As soon as we stepped foot on the Mi'ihen Highroad, we were told that machina were attacking people there. Yuna looked at me hopefully. I reasoned that it was good for training with Paine, and that there might be treasure involved to Rikku. That got them both on board. Plus we were heading towards Mushroom Rock Road anyways, so it was not like we were going too far out of our way. Plus the boys loved perfecting their skills, so I unleashed the little monsters.

By the time we made it to the travel agency, we were told that we had defeated all the raging machina on the way there. And we only had to defeat two more sets to beat the Machine Faction's total. Rikku heard there was a prize, and she bet the boys that she could defeat more than them. That got the three of them running.

We kept going, and soon only saw dismantled machina. But in that time, we found three sets of raging machina. And Rikku and the boys had taken care of those. Rin was waiting for us at the entrance to Mushroom Rock Road, and handed us the prizes. 10,000 Gil and a garment grid. Mushroom Rock Road was blocked off when the path led to the Youth League Headquarters, but Lucil wanted to ask Yuna something. They talked for a couple of minutes, then Yuna returned to us.

We headed up the road and soon the Djose Highroad was ahead. We came across a couple of guards from Bevelle that picked a fight, but nothing that posed any trouble to us. We only stopped at Djose Temple to check on Gippal. He said they were doing ok. I knew this would change soon. But for now we headed to the Moonflow.

To say that Tobli's show was a flop was an understatement. But there was nothing that could be done, so we moved on to Guadosalam. LeBlanc was lamenting over Nooj's disappearance, so we tried to cheer her up. It was no use, and Yuna was ready to leave. I told her that we should check something out and without a second chance, I led them to the hidden backrooms. I led them to the treasure room, and we found a Tetra Band and some Heady Perfume. Heading back to Logos and Ormi's room, we found the spheres they took and watched them. And that is when Logos pointed out Nooj in one shot. Yep, everything was going like it should. That is when Machen appeared.

I made everyone listen to him, even Zaon. He talked about the Machina War from 1000 years ago, and a great machina that was supposed to be able to destroy the world. And how that war ended with Sin as a result. Sora's eyes lit up as if something clicked in his mind while he listened. I knew he was smart so it didn't surprise me when after Machen left, Sora pulled me aside to talk to me.

"Was Lenne a summoner from ancient Zanarkand? And if that is the case, Shuyin would have to have a connection to her. And in line with that thinking, it could be said that the fighting between the Factions could have stirred his anger. And that could be who is trying to use Vegagun." He explained his thoughts, looking to me to see if I betrayed anything. Damn was he smart. I smiled and put my finger to my lips, warning that he couldn't reveal those thoughts to anyone yet. He understood. And that is when it dawned on him that I truly knew more than I said. But my smart boy held his tongue with a smile.

"I see you understand now. But for now, the only thing I can do is guide your sister. If I gave all the answers to her now, she would not gain anything. Not even her happy ever after. So we say nothing until the right time." I smiled as I whispered to him. He nodded to me, knowing now that I only said what I needed to as to insure Yuna stayed on the right path. Sora was about to say something, but that is when Yuna walked over.

"Is everything alright? You two have been talking quietly for a couple of minutes already." She explained. Sora put on his best pokerface and said that the one sphere had a guy eyeing up his sister, and I was just calming him down. So he caught that. And made a plausible excuse for talking to me privately using that reason. He was smarter than I gave him credit for. Oh would Braska be proud! Yuna blushed and said she wasn't that pretty, while Sora glared at Ormi. Zaon heard that and started telling Yuna that she was the prettiest girl he knew. Rikku jumped in right at that moment and asked what about her, in a whiny voice. Sora jumped in and told her that she was a close second to Yuna.

I mentally facepalmed. I never knew that they could charm girls like that, judging on how both Yuna and Rikku both blushed. I guess I would have to have a certain talk with the boys very soon. I heard a small chuckle to my left, and looked to see Auron walking up to me. I guess my face betrayed me, cuz he leaned over.

"I will give them a certain talk if you would like." He said loud enough for Rikku to hear. I stammered out a thank you, and walked away. As I got to the door, I realized that I needed a pick-me-up. So I turned around and used a water spell to soak Auron. I giggled and told Auron that he looked thirsty as I turned around again and left the room.

"Why is it always me? I blame Braska for teaching her that spell!" I heard him roar as I was walking away. And then I heard another splash and in not even a minute, Sora came running up to me and grabbed my hand.

"We gotta run! Uncle Auron is super mad right now. I kinda wanted to try to see if I could do that water spell, and I did. Honestly, I was going to dunk Zaon but Uncle Auron stepped in the way." Sora explained as he started tugging me towards the Chateau's entrance to escape.