FF9 Meets Tenchi
Disclaimer: I OWN IT ALL!!! MUWAHAHAHAHA!!! Actually I don't…wait! What are you doing! No! Stop! ::psycho music:: AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! What? Oh. Never mind people! Everything is A-ok! Hehe. I don't own Final Fantasy IX or Tenchi Muyo!. Enjoy the story!
Key: = thinking :: :: = actions **= me
::Oh d-d-d-d-dear! Garnet has been taken by the evil scum people! What will our heroes do??!!::
Lindblum Castle
Doctor: He's still unconscious. He must have had a big impact.
Vivi: W-will he be alright?
Doctor: Yes. Just stay in here if you want. We'll be coming back every now and then to check on him. ::leaves the room::
Sasami: Poor, Zidane…
The following events will happen in Zidane's mind.
Zidane: Garnet…where are you? ::searches around in the Iifa Tree:: Garnet?
Voice: ::far away:: Alone for a while…
Zidane: Garnet? Is that you?
Garnet appears sitting on a root.
Garnet: Zidane! I'm glad to see you! I want to show you something! ::grabs his hand::
Zidane: What is it that you want to show me?
Garnet: ::laughs:: Close your eyes! I want it to be a surprise!
Zidane: Alright. ::closes his eyes::
Garnet: ::pulls him:: This way!
After a few minutes of walking, the reach a clear pool.
Garnet: You can open your eyes now.
Zidane: ::opens his eyes:: Wow…it's beautiful in here…
Garnet: Yes…it is…::looks sad::
Zidane: What's wrong?
Suddenly a loud crash is heard and the stalagmites and stalactites join together separating them.
Zidane: No! I don't want to be separated again! ::reaches out to her::
Garnet: Zidane! Help me! ::vanishes::
Zidane: NO!!!
Voice inside his head: If you care about your love, surrender Gaia to me…
Zidane: ::goes back to consciousness:: GARNET!! ::sits straight up::
Amarant: He's back.
Vivi: Zidane! You're back!
Amarant: Yea. You were talking in your sleep too.
Zidane: ::tries to get out of bed:: I've got to find Garnet! ::sharp stab of pain comes from his back:: Ah!
Freya: Easy Zidane! You have a nasty injury. Be glad you didn't break your back.
Zidane: What happened? ::looks around and realizes he's in Lindblum::
Tenchi: We all went on the Hilda Garde 4 and brought you back.
Zidane: Where are Steiner and Beatrix?
Ayeka: They went back to Alexandria to help defend the kingdom and to tell the news.
Sasami: Are you alright, Zidane?
Zidane: ::smiles:: Just my back…::lays back down::
Amarant: Steiner told me to tell you this…ahem…::good Steiner imitation voice:: "Tell Zidane that even though he's a thief, what he did out there was a very noble try."
Zidane: Hey that's pretty good.
Amarant: I know…
Doctor comes in.
Doctor: Well, it looks like our patient has come back. That's good. You'll be laid up for a couple of days. It feels bad, but it's not that severe. Just one big bruise. You were lucky. ::leaves the room::
Washu: I'd like to do some research on those two Genomes. They called themselves Akuma and Mashin. They both mean "devil."
Sir Fratley: Well, they sure acted like ones.
Washu: Where would be a good place to look them up?
Zidane: I would suggest Terra, but since that's not here, the next best place would be Daguerro.
Washu: Then are next stop should be there. Now that we know who they are, or at least the henchmen, we should be able to figure out who the head honcho is.
Mikoto: I heard that Mashin fellow mention Makai. Maybe that's the main person?
Washu: Could be…
Tenchi: Hey, where'd Ryoko go?
Ayeka: I don't know…not that I really care…
Outside the room
Ryoko: I wonder if Tenchi would ever do that for me…::looks inside:: I'm sure he would! But…I can't help thinking that he might not really like me at all… What am I thinking?! Tenchi and I were meant to be together! ::flies back into the room:: Hey guys!
Zidane: Where'd you fly off to?
Ryoko: Just looking about the place, that's all.
Eiko: Why don't I show you the rest of the place while Zidane rests?
All: ::groan::
Eiko: What was that? ::looks menacing::
All: We mean, yea! ::sweatdrop::
Eiko: Okay!
Zidane: ::chuckles:: Have fun you guys!
All: Bye!! We'll come back later!
Zidane: I hope you're alright Garnet…
At the Iifa Tree
Mysterious Voice: AKUMA! MASHIN!
Both: Yes, my Lord.
Mysterious voice: Have you put Princess Garnet in her room?
Both: Yes, my Lord.
Mysterious voice: Good. I would like to have a word with her.
In the cell
Garnet: What am I to do…what am I to do… How do I always get myself into these thing? This is the second time I've been kidnapped. I wish Zidane was here…Zidane, are you alright? ::looks around:: Looks like an ordinary room…
Akuma: Hey, Princess! The master would like to talk to you!
Garnet: And if I refuse?
Akuma: Well, you'll never see your precious Zidane ever again…
Garnet: Gr…alright. ::walks up to the door::
Akuma: ::opens the door:: Here he is.
A middle-aged man dresses in black appeared.
Garnet: ::gasps:: You're the one creating the Mist?!
Mysterious Person: Yes.
Garnet: Who are you?
Mysterious Person: I am Makai.
Garnet: Makai? I've heard of you before…
Makai: I'm sure you have. Being you are a summoner, you should have heard of me in your schoolings.
Garnet: Yes! You're the one who created Terra…
Makai: ::smiles:: I'm glad you remember your history.
Garnet: But why Gaia?
Makai: This planet is an exact replica of what Terra looked like. I had created Garland to take care of things, but he failed. The only Genomes he created that were successful were Akuma and Mashin. His others had potential, but…well you know three of them already.
Garnet: What are you going to do to Gaia?!
Makai: I'm just going to assimilate Terra into Gaia, like Garland tried to do. Of course, you know what must happen.
Garnet: You won't be able to succeed. Gaia is protected by the greatest warriors, both from here and from another dimension!
Makai: Yes, I know. Because of those others that came here, I was able to be revived. Now that my counterpart is gone, nothing can stop me.
Garnet: What is your counterpart?
Makai: I can't tell you that. If you knew, you'd try to help your friends find it.
Garnet: So it's still here…
Makai: That much I can say. Though it wouldn't help you any. ::looks up:: Well, it is getting late. I suggest you rest and get comfortable. You may be here for a while. ::walks away::
Akuma: You heard him. Back in!
Garnet: ::muttering:: A little rude I would say…
Akuma: What did you say, Princess?! ::grabs her throat::
Makai (O.S.): Akuma…
Akuma: Gr…::really close to Garnet's face:: One day, I'll get you! ::throws her in::
Garnet: ::gasps:: Man! She has a tight grip!
Hospital Room
Zidane: …bored bored bored…what to do…::looks a the ceiling and starts to whistle::
Voice: ::spirit and angelic like:: Zidane…
Zidane: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? ::looks in a different direction at each word::
Voice: ::laughs:: I see why Princess Garnet loves you Zidane…
Zidane: Who's there?
Voice: Zidane…please help me…
Zidane: Who's there? Who needs help?
No response.
Zidane: ::scratches his head:: I must have hit my head harder than I thought…I'm starting to hear things…::lays back down and dozes off::
Lindblum Castle
Regent Cid: Well, I'm glad the Hilda Garde 4 flew well, Erin.
Erin: Too bad we couldn't test out the weapons. I would have come to them sooner if I had known…
Regent Cid: It's alright Erin. You were too far away. Don't blame yourself for anything.
Erin: Yes, sir.
Hilda: I hope Garnet is okay.
Eiko (O.S.): And this is the throne room!
Amarant (O.S.): We've been through this already!
Ryo-ohki comes running in carrying Mog.
Ryo-ohki: Meow!
Mog: Kupo! Kupo! Kupo!
Sasami: ::comes in:: Ryo-ohki! Come back here! You can't go in the-oops. ::bows to Regent Cid and Hilda:: I'm sorry.
Hilda: ::smiles:: It's alright Sasami.
Sasami: ::grabs Ryo-ohki and Mog:: I'm sorry, again.
Regent Cid: Why don't you bring the others in. I'd like to talk to them.
Sasami: Alright. ::runs out the door and comes back in with the others::
Regent Cid: So who are we dealing with?
Kuja: Two more powerful Genomes, Akuma and Mashin.
Mikoto: We heard Mashin say his master was called Makai.
Regent Cid: Hm…I also hear you want to do some research in Daguerro.
Washu: That's right. If I can find out more about them, I'm sure we'd better prepared.
Hilda: How's Zidane doing?
Freya: He's awake now and he can leave in a couple of days.
Hilda: That's good.
Amarant: He'd probably be ready tomorrow.
Vivi: What makes you say that?
Amarant: It's him. He's a tough guy. He'll probably ask Eiko to use Cure on him or something also. He hates waiting.
Kiyone: I hope we'll able to rescue Garnet. She's so nice.
Mihoshi: Yea! And if we do, maybe we'll get promoted!
Kiyone: That's my line!
Mihoshi: Oops…
Kiyone: Anyway, no one would believe us.
Regent Cid: You can use the Hilda Garde 4 again whenever you need it. I'm working on a whole fleet of battle ships similar to the Hilda Garde 4. They'll only be a smaller. I hope to aid your battle.
Vivi: Can we see Zidane now?
Freya: Alright, Vivi. Lets go. Maybe Amarant's right.
They walk back to the infirmary to find Zidane sleeping.
Ayeka: ::whisper:: Should we wake him up?
Freya: ::whisper:: I'm not sure.
Ryoko: Well I am. I want to get going! I have to get payback on that Akuma!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Ayeka: ::whisper:: But Ryoko! That would be rude! He needs his rest!
Ryoko: Sounds like you like him, Ayeka…
Ayeka: WHAT?! I SAID NO SUCH THING!
Ryoko: Well, it seemed like you hinted at it.
Ayeka: ::throttles Ryoko:: He's obviously in a lot turmoil and we should let him rest!!!
Ryoko: ::throttles Ayeka:: Who said you can throttle me???!!!
Tenchi: Umm…guys…
Both: ::nice and sweet:: Yes, Tenchi?
Tenchi: ::points to the bed::
Zidane: ::sitting up in bed:: I don't need an alarm clock! Just send me some fighting girls!
Ayeka: I'm sorry to wake you up, Zidane. It was her fault. ::points to Ryoko::
Ryoko: ME?! YOU'RE THE ONE THE STARTED SHOUTING!!
Ayeka: WELL WHO'S SHOUTING NOW??
They get each other's throats again…
All: ::sweatdrop::
Zidane: Anyway, I think I'm starting to hear things.
Vivi: What do you mean?
Zidane: I heard this beautiful voice calling my name, asking me to help it.
Washu: Hm…I wonder…
Everyone looks at Washu.
Washu: I wonder if I could take some samplings of Zidane's DNA and study it…
All: Ooo!!! ::fall anime style::
Washu: What?
Sasami: How's your back?
Zidane: It's a bit better. But I would like to get cracking at finding out how to get Garnet back. ::looks at Eiko:: Hey Eiko-
Eiko: You want me to try Cure on you right?
Zidane: Yea…how'd you guess?
Eiko: ::points to Amarant::
Zidane: ?
Amarant: Forget it…
Eiko: Anyway, here goes! CURE!
Zidane: Hm…::moves his back:: Yow! ::cringes in pain and rubs his back:: It helped a little…
Sasami: You should rest. You've been through a lot.
Zidane: ::smiles:: Not only are you a good cook, you're a good nurse, too.
Sasami: ::blushes:: I'm not that good…
Mikoto: Maybe we should all rest. It's getting dark anyway.
Eiko: I'm sure father won't mind if you stayed the night. There's plenty of room!
Vivi: You get better, okay?
Zidane: I will. Night!
All: Night! ::leave the room::
Zidane: ::leans back on the pillows gently:: Garnet…where are you? Well, actually I know you're on the Outer Continent in the Iifa Tree, but where in there? And why were you taken there? ::looks out the window:: And who was that voice? ::closes his eyes and falls asleep::
The following events will once again take place in Zidane's head. Brought to you by Dream Vision.
Zidane: Garnet? Garnet? ::searches around forest this time::
Voice: I'm sorry, but the one you are looking for isn't here.
Zidane: Who's there? ::walks around some::
Voice: I'm here…
Zidane: Where? ::sees a bright light:: O…there. ::walks around some trees::
He comes to a crystal clear pool. A small waterfall provided the water for the pool. In front of the pool, sitting on a rock, was a beautiful maiden a white dress.
Zidane: Who…are you?
Maiden: ::turns to look at him, her long blond hair flowing behind her:: Zidane, please help me…
Zidane: How can I help you? Who are you? *he says that a lot doesn't he?*
Maiden: I'm not allowed to reveal my true identity, but I will give you a hint. You'll find me in books in this form. No one knows my true identity. They call me…Marianna.
Zidane: Marianna?
Marianna: Yes. But remember, that is not my true identity.
The place started to get dark and thunderclouds appeared.
Marianna: ::hurriedly:: Please! Help me by defeating Makai's two genomes! That is the only way I can be revived! I can help you defeat Makai. ::walks up to him:: I must go now…save Garnet. I'll be looking over you…::gives him a small kiss on the cheek:: Good-bye…::vanishes in a flash of white::
Before she fully disappears, Zidane saw her sprout wings.
Zidane: was she an angel? I promise I will help you, Marianna. ::wakes up to hear a storm outside:: Man…that was weird. ::shakes his head and stretches:: Huh? ::moves his back:: Hey! My back is back to normal! Great! Now I can save Garnet and help Marianna. ::looks out the window:: but how?
In the Morning
Eiko: Zidane! You're better!
Zidane: ::out of bed checking his Ultima Weapon:: Yep. So, when are we going to Daguerro?
Freya: Whenever you're ready.
Zidane: Then lets go!
Sasami: Did you get enough rest?
Zidane: Yep, and I dreamt a weird dream, too.
Vivi: What was it about?
Zidane: It had this beautiful maiden in it…
Eiko: What?! How could you be dreaming of another girl when Garnet's in danger??!!
Zidane: ::sweatdrop:: No no! Not like that. It was more of a spirit or angel or something. She said that if we beat those other two genomes of his, she'll be able to help. She said that she was called Marianna, but that's not her real name…or her true form.
Washu: I think I know who it is…but I'd like to check out the other two first and do research on this Marianna as well.
Ryoko: Lets go then.
Sasami: Can go with them?
Ayeka: Okay, Sasami. Just be careful, okay?
Sasami: I will. Come on Eiko! ::runs ahead::
Eiko: Yea! ::runs after her::
Zidane: To Daguerro!
So how's everybody enjoying the story? Thanx for all the reviews! I wonder what the true identity of that maiden is…well, most likely that will be revealed sometime later! And what will they find in the books in Daguerro? Just keep reviewing and if you'd like, you can take a guess what the real identity of that maiden is. You'll never figure it out though, hehe. Stay tuned for Chapter 7!
Disclaimer: I OWN IT ALL!!! MUWAHAHAHAHA!!! Actually I don't…wait! What are you doing! No! Stop! ::psycho music:: AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! What? Oh. Never mind people! Everything is A-ok! Hehe. I don't own Final Fantasy IX or Tenchi Muyo!. Enjoy the story!
Key: = thinking :: :: = actions **= me
::Oh d-d-d-d-dear! Garnet has been taken by the evil scum people! What will our heroes do??!!::
Lindblum Castle
Doctor: He's still unconscious. He must have had a big impact.
Vivi: W-will he be alright?
Doctor: Yes. Just stay in here if you want. We'll be coming back every now and then to check on him. ::leaves the room::
Sasami: Poor, Zidane…
The following events will happen in Zidane's mind.
Zidane: Garnet…where are you? ::searches around in the Iifa Tree:: Garnet?
Voice: ::far away:: Alone for a while…
Zidane: Garnet? Is that you?
Garnet appears sitting on a root.
Garnet: Zidane! I'm glad to see you! I want to show you something! ::grabs his hand::
Zidane: What is it that you want to show me?
Garnet: ::laughs:: Close your eyes! I want it to be a surprise!
Zidane: Alright. ::closes his eyes::
Garnet: ::pulls him:: This way!
After a few minutes of walking, the reach a clear pool.
Garnet: You can open your eyes now.
Zidane: ::opens his eyes:: Wow…it's beautiful in here…
Garnet: Yes…it is…::looks sad::
Zidane: What's wrong?
Suddenly a loud crash is heard and the stalagmites and stalactites join together separating them.
Zidane: No! I don't want to be separated again! ::reaches out to her::
Garnet: Zidane! Help me! ::vanishes::
Zidane: NO!!!
Voice inside his head: If you care about your love, surrender Gaia to me…
Zidane: ::goes back to consciousness:: GARNET!! ::sits straight up::
Amarant: He's back.
Vivi: Zidane! You're back!
Amarant: Yea. You were talking in your sleep too.
Zidane: ::tries to get out of bed:: I've got to find Garnet! ::sharp stab of pain comes from his back:: Ah!
Freya: Easy Zidane! You have a nasty injury. Be glad you didn't break your back.
Zidane: What happened? ::looks around and realizes he's in Lindblum::
Tenchi: We all went on the Hilda Garde 4 and brought you back.
Zidane: Where are Steiner and Beatrix?
Ayeka: They went back to Alexandria to help defend the kingdom and to tell the news.
Sasami: Are you alright, Zidane?
Zidane: ::smiles:: Just my back…::lays back down::
Amarant: Steiner told me to tell you this…ahem…::good Steiner imitation voice:: "Tell Zidane that even though he's a thief, what he did out there was a very noble try."
Zidane: Hey that's pretty good.
Amarant: I know…
Doctor comes in.
Doctor: Well, it looks like our patient has come back. That's good. You'll be laid up for a couple of days. It feels bad, but it's not that severe. Just one big bruise. You were lucky. ::leaves the room::
Washu: I'd like to do some research on those two Genomes. They called themselves Akuma and Mashin. They both mean "devil."
Sir Fratley: Well, they sure acted like ones.
Washu: Where would be a good place to look them up?
Zidane: I would suggest Terra, but since that's not here, the next best place would be Daguerro.
Washu: Then are next stop should be there. Now that we know who they are, or at least the henchmen, we should be able to figure out who the head honcho is.
Mikoto: I heard that Mashin fellow mention Makai. Maybe that's the main person?
Washu: Could be…
Tenchi: Hey, where'd Ryoko go?
Ayeka: I don't know…not that I really care…
Outside the room
Ryoko: I wonder if Tenchi would ever do that for me…::looks inside:: I'm sure he would! But…I can't help thinking that he might not really like me at all… What am I thinking?! Tenchi and I were meant to be together! ::flies back into the room:: Hey guys!
Zidane: Where'd you fly off to?
Ryoko: Just looking about the place, that's all.
Eiko: Why don't I show you the rest of the place while Zidane rests?
All: ::groan::
Eiko: What was that? ::looks menacing::
All: We mean, yea! ::sweatdrop::
Eiko: Okay!
Zidane: ::chuckles:: Have fun you guys!
All: Bye!! We'll come back later!
Zidane: I hope you're alright Garnet…
At the Iifa Tree
Mysterious Voice: AKUMA! MASHIN!
Both: Yes, my Lord.
Mysterious voice: Have you put Princess Garnet in her room?
Both: Yes, my Lord.
Mysterious voice: Good. I would like to have a word with her.
In the cell
Garnet: What am I to do…what am I to do… How do I always get myself into these thing? This is the second time I've been kidnapped. I wish Zidane was here…Zidane, are you alright? ::looks around:: Looks like an ordinary room…
Akuma: Hey, Princess! The master would like to talk to you!
Garnet: And if I refuse?
Akuma: Well, you'll never see your precious Zidane ever again…
Garnet: Gr…alright. ::walks up to the door::
Akuma: ::opens the door:: Here he is.
A middle-aged man dresses in black appeared.
Garnet: ::gasps:: You're the one creating the Mist?!
Mysterious Person: Yes.
Garnet: Who are you?
Mysterious Person: I am Makai.
Garnet: Makai? I've heard of you before…
Makai: I'm sure you have. Being you are a summoner, you should have heard of me in your schoolings.
Garnet: Yes! You're the one who created Terra…
Makai: ::smiles:: I'm glad you remember your history.
Garnet: But why Gaia?
Makai: This planet is an exact replica of what Terra looked like. I had created Garland to take care of things, but he failed. The only Genomes he created that were successful were Akuma and Mashin. His others had potential, but…well you know three of them already.
Garnet: What are you going to do to Gaia?!
Makai: I'm just going to assimilate Terra into Gaia, like Garland tried to do. Of course, you know what must happen.
Garnet: You won't be able to succeed. Gaia is protected by the greatest warriors, both from here and from another dimension!
Makai: Yes, I know. Because of those others that came here, I was able to be revived. Now that my counterpart is gone, nothing can stop me.
Garnet: What is your counterpart?
Makai: I can't tell you that. If you knew, you'd try to help your friends find it.
Garnet: So it's still here…
Makai: That much I can say. Though it wouldn't help you any. ::looks up:: Well, it is getting late. I suggest you rest and get comfortable. You may be here for a while. ::walks away::
Akuma: You heard him. Back in!
Garnet: ::muttering:: A little rude I would say…
Akuma: What did you say, Princess?! ::grabs her throat::
Makai (O.S.): Akuma…
Akuma: Gr…::really close to Garnet's face:: One day, I'll get you! ::throws her in::
Garnet: ::gasps:: Man! She has a tight grip!
Hospital Room
Zidane: …bored bored bored…what to do…::looks a the ceiling and starts to whistle::
Voice: ::spirit and angelic like:: Zidane…
Zidane: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? ::looks in a different direction at each word::
Voice: ::laughs:: I see why Princess Garnet loves you Zidane…
Zidane: Who's there?
Voice: Zidane…please help me…
Zidane: Who's there? Who needs help?
No response.
Zidane: ::scratches his head:: I must have hit my head harder than I thought…I'm starting to hear things…::lays back down and dozes off::
Lindblum Castle
Regent Cid: Well, I'm glad the Hilda Garde 4 flew well, Erin.
Erin: Too bad we couldn't test out the weapons. I would have come to them sooner if I had known…
Regent Cid: It's alright Erin. You were too far away. Don't blame yourself for anything.
Erin: Yes, sir.
Hilda: I hope Garnet is okay.
Eiko (O.S.): And this is the throne room!
Amarant (O.S.): We've been through this already!
Ryo-ohki comes running in carrying Mog.
Ryo-ohki: Meow!
Mog: Kupo! Kupo! Kupo!
Sasami: ::comes in:: Ryo-ohki! Come back here! You can't go in the-oops. ::bows to Regent Cid and Hilda:: I'm sorry.
Hilda: ::smiles:: It's alright Sasami.
Sasami: ::grabs Ryo-ohki and Mog:: I'm sorry, again.
Regent Cid: Why don't you bring the others in. I'd like to talk to them.
Sasami: Alright. ::runs out the door and comes back in with the others::
Regent Cid: So who are we dealing with?
Kuja: Two more powerful Genomes, Akuma and Mashin.
Mikoto: We heard Mashin say his master was called Makai.
Regent Cid: Hm…I also hear you want to do some research in Daguerro.
Washu: That's right. If I can find out more about them, I'm sure we'd better prepared.
Hilda: How's Zidane doing?
Freya: He's awake now and he can leave in a couple of days.
Hilda: That's good.
Amarant: He'd probably be ready tomorrow.
Vivi: What makes you say that?
Amarant: It's him. He's a tough guy. He'll probably ask Eiko to use Cure on him or something also. He hates waiting.
Kiyone: I hope we'll able to rescue Garnet. She's so nice.
Mihoshi: Yea! And if we do, maybe we'll get promoted!
Kiyone: That's my line!
Mihoshi: Oops…
Kiyone: Anyway, no one would believe us.
Regent Cid: You can use the Hilda Garde 4 again whenever you need it. I'm working on a whole fleet of battle ships similar to the Hilda Garde 4. They'll only be a smaller. I hope to aid your battle.
Vivi: Can we see Zidane now?
Freya: Alright, Vivi. Lets go. Maybe Amarant's right.
They walk back to the infirmary to find Zidane sleeping.
Ayeka: ::whisper:: Should we wake him up?
Freya: ::whisper:: I'm not sure.
Ryoko: Well I am. I want to get going! I have to get payback on that Akuma!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Ayeka: ::whisper:: But Ryoko! That would be rude! He needs his rest!
Ryoko: Sounds like you like him, Ayeka…
Ayeka: WHAT?! I SAID NO SUCH THING!
Ryoko: Well, it seemed like you hinted at it.
Ayeka: ::throttles Ryoko:: He's obviously in a lot turmoil and we should let him rest!!!
Ryoko: ::throttles Ayeka:: Who said you can throttle me???!!!
Tenchi: Umm…guys…
Both: ::nice and sweet:: Yes, Tenchi?
Tenchi: ::points to the bed::
Zidane: ::sitting up in bed:: I don't need an alarm clock! Just send me some fighting girls!
Ayeka: I'm sorry to wake you up, Zidane. It was her fault. ::points to Ryoko::
Ryoko: ME?! YOU'RE THE ONE THE STARTED SHOUTING!!
Ayeka: WELL WHO'S SHOUTING NOW??
They get each other's throats again…
All: ::sweatdrop::
Zidane: Anyway, I think I'm starting to hear things.
Vivi: What do you mean?
Zidane: I heard this beautiful voice calling my name, asking me to help it.
Washu: Hm…I wonder…
Everyone looks at Washu.
Washu: I wonder if I could take some samplings of Zidane's DNA and study it…
All: Ooo!!! ::fall anime style::
Washu: What?
Sasami: How's your back?
Zidane: It's a bit better. But I would like to get cracking at finding out how to get Garnet back. ::looks at Eiko:: Hey Eiko-
Eiko: You want me to try Cure on you right?
Zidane: Yea…how'd you guess?
Eiko: ::points to Amarant::
Zidane: ?
Amarant: Forget it…
Eiko: Anyway, here goes! CURE!
Zidane: Hm…::moves his back:: Yow! ::cringes in pain and rubs his back:: It helped a little…
Sasami: You should rest. You've been through a lot.
Zidane: ::smiles:: Not only are you a good cook, you're a good nurse, too.
Sasami: ::blushes:: I'm not that good…
Mikoto: Maybe we should all rest. It's getting dark anyway.
Eiko: I'm sure father won't mind if you stayed the night. There's plenty of room!
Vivi: You get better, okay?
Zidane: I will. Night!
All: Night! ::leave the room::
Zidane: ::leans back on the pillows gently:: Garnet…where are you? Well, actually I know you're on the Outer Continent in the Iifa Tree, but where in there? And why were you taken there? ::looks out the window:: And who was that voice? ::closes his eyes and falls asleep::
The following events will once again take place in Zidane's head. Brought to you by Dream Vision.
Zidane: Garnet? Garnet? ::searches around forest this time::
Voice: I'm sorry, but the one you are looking for isn't here.
Zidane: Who's there? ::walks around some::
Voice: I'm here…
Zidane: Where? ::sees a bright light:: O…there. ::walks around some trees::
He comes to a crystal clear pool. A small waterfall provided the water for the pool. In front of the pool, sitting on a rock, was a beautiful maiden a white dress.
Zidane: Who…are you?
Maiden: ::turns to look at him, her long blond hair flowing behind her:: Zidane, please help me…
Zidane: How can I help you? Who are you? *he says that a lot doesn't he?*
Maiden: I'm not allowed to reveal my true identity, but I will give you a hint. You'll find me in books in this form. No one knows my true identity. They call me…Marianna.
Zidane: Marianna?
Marianna: Yes. But remember, that is not my true identity.
The place started to get dark and thunderclouds appeared.
Marianna: ::hurriedly:: Please! Help me by defeating Makai's two genomes! That is the only way I can be revived! I can help you defeat Makai. ::walks up to him:: I must go now…save Garnet. I'll be looking over you…::gives him a small kiss on the cheek:: Good-bye…::vanishes in a flash of white::
Before she fully disappears, Zidane saw her sprout wings.
Zidane: was she an angel? I promise I will help you, Marianna. ::wakes up to hear a storm outside:: Man…that was weird. ::shakes his head and stretches:: Huh? ::moves his back:: Hey! My back is back to normal! Great! Now I can save Garnet and help Marianna. ::looks out the window:: but how?
In the Morning
Eiko: Zidane! You're better!
Zidane: ::out of bed checking his Ultima Weapon:: Yep. So, when are we going to Daguerro?
Freya: Whenever you're ready.
Zidane: Then lets go!
Sasami: Did you get enough rest?
Zidane: Yep, and I dreamt a weird dream, too.
Vivi: What was it about?
Zidane: It had this beautiful maiden in it…
Eiko: What?! How could you be dreaming of another girl when Garnet's in danger??!!
Zidane: ::sweatdrop:: No no! Not like that. It was more of a spirit or angel or something. She said that if we beat those other two genomes of his, she'll be able to help. She said that she was called Marianna, but that's not her real name…or her true form.
Washu: I think I know who it is…but I'd like to check out the other two first and do research on this Marianna as well.
Ryoko: Lets go then.
Sasami: Can go with them?
Ayeka: Okay, Sasami. Just be careful, okay?
Sasami: I will. Come on Eiko! ::runs ahead::
Eiko: Yea! ::runs after her::
Zidane: To Daguerro!
So how's everybody enjoying the story? Thanx for all the reviews! I wonder what the true identity of that maiden is…well, most likely that will be revealed sometime later! And what will they find in the books in Daguerro? Just keep reviewing and if you'd like, you can take a guess what the real identity of that maiden is. You'll never figure it out though, hehe. Stay tuned for Chapter 7!
