Yuna began to stir, feeling her body begin to wake up. The bed was unbelievably comfortable. She felt like she would sink right through it. She stretched her arms and legs, then her fingers and toes. Feeling around, she noticed that Tidus had already woken up and left, and Yuna let out sigh of content, having the bed all to herself.
"Come on, she not up yet," she could hear Tidus whisper. "Give her a few more minutes."
"No. We're doing this now," Lulu said as she flung open the bed's drapes. "Are you awake now, Yuna?"
"Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhn," Yuna answered.
"I'm glad to hear it," Lulu said. "Things have taken an interesting turn. Come on. We need you."
Lulu helped Yuna sit up in her bed and brushed her hair with her hands to make her more presentable. Lulu then pulled Yuna on her feet and guided her to the door. Tidus opened the door for them and they walked through, into the common area. All of Yuna's guardians were standing around the room. In front of Yuna's door stood a man and a woman from the previous day's trial, accompanied by two Bevelle guards.
"Lady Yuna," greeted the man. "I hope this morning finds you well."
"Hmmmm?" answered Yuna, her eyes still half closed.
"After the events of yesterday and the disappearance of Maester Seymour," the woman said. "Our city council had much to discuss last night after you and your friends had turned in. Most of the public either fell asleep in the pews or went home before we concluded. In fact, we only finished deliberations less than an hour ago."
Lulu could feel Yuna begin to shift and lean on her. She quickly shook her awake.
"We won't bore you with the specific debates, but we must inform you of the decision we reached," the man said. "Lady Yuna, Bevelle asks that you remain here to become her protector and leader."
Yuna's tired eyes popped open. "Excuse me?" she said.
"In these times of Aeons emerging from temples, bringing chaos and destruction," the man continued. "Bevelle needs a strong and caring figure at the helm. Since Maester Seymour appears to have abandoned us, and with the strong desire for peace you displayed, we can think of no one better suited to lead us."
"Oh, Yunie!" Rikku gasped. "You're gonna a princess?!"
"I don't think that's what's happening here," Paine whispered.
"What say you, Lady Yuna?" asked the woman.
"I graciously accept," Yuna smiled.
Suddenly, the elevator door opened. Shinra, Buddy, and Brother emerged with four Bevelle guards. Brother fell to the floor and crawled over to Yuna.
"Found these three snooping around the tower," one of the guards said. "When we greeted them, the one in the overalls attacked us."
"Brother got us arrested," Buddy said.
"Not true!" whimpered Brother. "We were sure you were captured! So we demanded justice for Yuna, and these bullies brutalized us!"
"I won't get locked up right?" asked Shinra. "I'm a minor."
"So do you know these guys?" the guard asked.
"Yeah," said Yuna. "They're more of my friends."
"We lost contact with you all once you entered the tower," said Shinra, walking over with Buddy. "Looks like none of our signals or communications can penetrate these walls. I'd love to take a closer look and see what the deal is with this place."
"Maybe later, Shinra," said Yuna. She looked around the room and clapped her hands together. "Gullwings. Guardians. We have a job to do."
"Alright!" said Tidus, pumping his fist. "What's the job?"
"Um, well," Yuna stumbled. "The short answer is: We save the world, or something. There's a more detailed answer, but I haven't worked out all those details. I'm going to need everyone's help, there's going to be a lot of moving parts to this, and… uh."
"Don't worry," Lulu said, putting her hand on Yuna's shoulder. "We're behind you all the way."
"Thank you," said Yuna. "Let's get to work."
