The Rise of Terra
Fire Angel
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hello again, guys! Finally, I'm up to part 3!! I know, it took me a hell long time
(but hey, it's the longest part to date), and I'm sorry. "But in the end, it doesn't even
matter", cos it's here now… sorry; I'm listening to Linkin Park's 'In the End'. Wicked song if
you haven't heard it. Anywayz, back on track (naughty Fire Angel), thanks again for all your
great reviews, I hope you like this part as much as you did the previous ones!
Comments can be sent, as per usual, to rinoa_heartilly86@hotmail.com
Luv yaz, from Fire Angel, person hanging out more than anyone else to get a copy of Final Fantasy
X… haha! xxx ooo :ob
The Rise of Terra
Part 3: Eidolon's Call
CHAPTER 7
"Queen Garnet!"
Garnet looked momentarily up from her fighting to acknowledge the lookout's call, and then swung
her racket forward to club an enemy with a glowing ball of magic.
"What is it?" she asked, gritting her teeth as part of the magic reflected, knocking her back
slightly.
"There are more monsters coming, and…"
Eiko knocked one of the smaller monsters aside and looked up at the soldier.
"WHAT?!" she exploded. "Every time we start knocking them back…" she stopped, silenced by a
severe look from Garnet.
"Now we know why," the lookout explained. "There appears to be some type of entity creating at
least three new monsters for every one we knock out."
Garnet and Eiko exchanged a single glance, and then Garnet hooked her racket over her back and
dashed inside the castle.
"Keep fighting!" Eiko yelled, as the citizens of Alexandria stopped to stare after their queen.
"We have to try, at least!"
A moment later, Garnet was standing next to the lookout. She took his telescope and scanned the
mountains that stood around the castle city. Then she turned and disappeared back down the
stairs.
"Incoming!" yelled the lookout, as a whole new horde swooped down on them. Eiko whisked her
racket from her back and let loose with a volley of magic balls. Garnet reappeared a moment
later, holding tightly onto a sword.
"I paid a quick visit to the armoury," she explained, slicing the sword towards one of the flying
creatures. "But I have some news. And you aren't gonna like it."
"Go on," Eiko said quickly.
"The entity that's creating the monsters and generally helping the Terrans? Take a guess who that
is."
* * * *
"Necron?" Beatrix repeated, staring at the messenger. "Oh please, tell me you're joking."
"No lie, madam. Her Majesty saw him with her own two eyes."
"But…" Beatrix looked at Steiner. "Didn't you say that Necron wanted nothing but an eternal
nothingness?"
"He said that one lives to die," Steiner agreed. Pausing, he added, "And that our fear controls
us. He said in a world of nothing, there would be no need for fear… that a world of nothing is
what our souls truly desire."
"Alright, so why?" Beatrix muttered, her brow furrowing. "If he wants the world to be turned to
nothingness, why is he helping Terra collide with Gaia?"
"Do you think I know?" Steiner grated. "Perhaps it's part of his ultimate plan or something.
Maybe by helping them collide…"
"It's making his goal easier in the long run," Beatrix finished. "I get it now."
"Also," said the messenger, "Queen Garnet wishes to know whether your armies are succeeding in
their battle against the Terran allies."
"I wouldn't say succeeding," Beatrix said. "But I wouldn't say failing, either. We are doing
okay, but every time we kill some of the monsters off, more come along."
"Plus, the army is tiring," Steiner added. "We need either allies or reinforcements. If Her
Majesty can spare some of her army, it would be much appreciated."
The messenger nodded, and then bowed.
"As you wish, Lord Steiner. This news shall be delivered to Her Royal Majesty, Queen Garnet,
straight away. Fare thee well, Lady Beatrix."
"And you, kind sir," Beatrix murmured, smiling slightly.
With the formalities taken care of, the messenger turned and headed back towards the castle,
dodging monsters with every step.
"Continue the fight, Steiner," Beatrix instructed. "I shall watch to make sure that he makes it
back safely."
Steiner turned and flung himself towards the monsters. Beatrix's eyes narrowed as she
concentrated on the messenger's retreating figure. Suddenly she was up and running towards him,
her sword outstretched.
"Beatrix!" Steiner yelled, turning away from the creature he was fighting. He ran after her,
knocking monsters aside with his sword.
When he reached her side, he gasped, "Beatrix?"
She dropped to the ground, closing her eyes. Steiner's eyes widened as he saw the fallen form of
the messenger, pierced through the heart by an Ochu's tentacle.
A white light began to glow around Beatrix. Steiner took an involuntary step back, staring at her
nervously as she raised her hands and flung them out towards the messenger, crying, "Full-Life!"
Steiner cried out as a huge blast of white rocked the ground.
Beatrix stepped back towards him, her eyes open.
"It's not doing anything," she grated. "Why isn't it doing anything?"
"He's too far gone," Steiner said gently, steering her away from the body.
"No!" Beatrix protested, slapping him away. "We haven't lost anyone yet, and I don't intend to!
He's not even a soldier - he's just an innocent messenger on an errand from his Queen! We cannot
just leave him to die!"
"Beatrix…"
"Steiner, I'm a white mage, blessed with the Eidolon Alexander's power. I have the power to heal
and to revive. I can't just stand by and watch an innocent bystander die, when I know I'm the
only one here that can help."
She walked away, focussing on the messenger again.
"Eidolon Alexander, Eidolon Phoenix, I beseech you one gift. An innocent man has fallen in a war
between planets, and as a white mage endowed with the power of healing, I must help his soul back
to his body. Please, give me your strength. Full-Life!"
But nothing happened. Steiner watched as Beatrix bowed her head in sad acceptance, and then
murmured, "I understand."
She turned to look at him.
"There is no saving this man," she whispered solemnly. "By the word of the Eidolons of Light."
"Then we have no choice but to continue fighting."
"Not me." Beatrix's voice grew stronger. "The Eidolons have decreed that I take the fallen man to
Queen Garnet, and relay our news to her in person. You are to take charge of both armies for the
time being."
"Will you be all right to do that?"
"Lord Steiner, I may be a mere woman, but I am also Commander of the Alexandrian Knights,"
Beatrix said stiffly. "I will be fine." Her voice grew softer as she whispered, "Be careful."
"You too."
Steiner watched as she disappeared into the distance, carrying the body of a fallen comrade in
her arms.
CHAPTER 8
-Garnet…-
Garnet jumped, looking anxiously around. Her eyes met Eiko's, and the younger girl frowned
curiously. Oh no, Garnet thought. Here comes an interrogation.
"Dagger, what is it?" Eiko asked, pulling Garnet aside.
-Queen Garnet-
"What the hell?!" Garnet yelled furiously. "What do you want?" she asked the air.
"Dagger, are you all right?" Eiko said dubiously. "You're… ah…"
"There's this voice," Garnet explained. "It's calling me. Go and keep fighting. I'll be with you
soon, and I'll explain then. Right now… I don't understand this either."
"Are you sure…?" Eiko asked, her voice quavering with concern.
"I am positive," Garnet promised. "I'll be okay, Eiko," she reassured. Eiko ducked away, and she
calmly asked the air, "Who are you?"
-I am a… an… Eidolon-
Garnet closed her eyes, listening to the female voice that she could somehow hear, but not
through her ears. It was like the woman - the Eidolon - was talking to her from inside her head.
-Queen Garnet, time is running short. It will not be long before the collision of worlds occurs.
Necron will stop at nothing-
"What am I to do?!" Garnet cried. "I can't single-handedly stop the destruction of Gaia!"
-You have your friends and subjects to help you, Majesty. Also… If you are willing, I can help
you. If you meet me at Oeilvert, I can transfer my power to you-
"Then I'm on my way," Garnet said firmly.
-Wait. A word of warning: Oeilvert has magic seals. You must prepare yourself well with weaponry
and armour, and bring healing items, for your white magic will not work once you are inside-
"I understand," was Garnet's reply. "Thankyou. I shall meet you there soon. Please wait for me."
* * * *
Freya couldn't help but stare as the shadow power knocked back each and every single one of their
enemies. She looked back at Zidane, and for a moment she thought he had an extra pair of hands
protruding from his chest. She blinked, and the spirit-hands were gone.
"Mikoto?" she asked, turning to the younger girl. "I don't understand. How is Zidane able to cast
one of the Black Magics? He's not a mage… is he?"
Mikoto smiled ruefully and said, "Sorry Freya, I should have remembered that you couldn't hear
both sides of the speech. Kuja… his spirit is within Zidane, helping him to cast the spell."
"Wait. Kuja is on our side? The same Kuja that… I mean, Zidane's brother Kuja?"
"They are one and the same," Mikoto replied coolly. "Garland created us to be vessels. Kuja was
the one that was supposed to bring the destruction of Terra. Zidane, and then after him, myself,
were supposed to be the back-ups. But in his heart, Kuja truly was good."
"Okay… and he's been sent here to help us?"
Mikoto nodded, and muttered, "Something like that."
Together they stood and watched the amazing destructive power of the
shadow-spell.
"Vivi's not gonna like this, when he wakes up," Freya murmured.
Mikoto nodded her agreement. "Poor kid."
Suddenly, the spell died down and the women turned to find Zidane walking over to them.
"God," was Freya's only remark.
Zidane laughed in reply. "Zidane, God of sex. Sex-god. It has a certain ring to it. Cutest god in
the universe, worshipped by all women, homosexuals, and really strange animals alike."
"Okay Zidane, we get the point," Mikoto laughed. "Good job, guys."
"Thanks," Zidane said. "And thanks, from Kuja."
"Well, don't get too up-yourselves yet," Mikoto commented. "Why don't you test your magical bond
with a couple of Curaga spells?"
Zidane looked down at Amarant and Vivi, and sighed. "I'm too drained from that Ultima spell," he
complained.
-Nonsense- Kuja snapped. -You have the strength of two people now. Try using it-
Zidane walked over to Vivi and Amarant, and outstretched his hands.
"Curaga," he murmured, his eyes glinting. A yellow glow filtered from his hands and surrounded
the man and the mage, and slowly but surely, their eyes fluttered open.
"Zidane?" Vivi murmured, sitting up. He looked around. "NO!" he yelled, strength coming into his
voice as he grabbed for his staff.
"Vivi, calm down!" Freya yelled, lunging at the young boy as he swung the staff at Zidane. She
knocked the staff from his hands, and he fell to the ground, defeated.
"Do not fret, little mage," Zidane said. "Your friends are not dead, merely sleeping." Everyone
turned to stare at him. He shook his head, as bewildered as they were. "I didn't say that," he
muttered. "The words came from my mouth - but I didn't say them."
"What do you mean, 'sleeping'?" Vivi demanded. "And… w-who are you?"
"By sleeping, he means unconscious," Freya muttered. "They will wake up soon, so we must leave
this place."
"That's all very well." Amarant said. "But the question of who you are still remains unanswered."
The voice coming from Zidane sounded amused. "Can you not recognise my voice, Vivi? It is the
mage Kuja. I am speaking through Zidane."
"Do you mind, Kuja?" Zidane asked. "I like to control what comes out of my mouth. Couldn't I just
tell them what you're saying?"
-For now, we will do it like that. But later, speed may be necessary. I was just testing, to see
if I could do it-
"Thankyou," Zidane muttered. "Can I talk to you in the same way, for times when silence may be
necessary?"
-Try-
Zidane squinted his eyes and concentrated on the entity that was one with him. He said silently,
Kuja, can you hear me?Why… why are you here?
Fire Angel
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hello again, guys! Finally, I'm up to part 3!! I know, it took me a hell long time
(but hey, it's the longest part to date), and I'm sorry. "But in the end, it doesn't even
matter", cos it's here now… sorry; I'm listening to Linkin Park's 'In the End'. Wicked song if
you haven't heard it. Anywayz, back on track (naughty Fire Angel), thanks again for all your
great reviews, I hope you like this part as much as you did the previous ones!
Comments can be sent, as per usual, to rinoa_heartilly86@hotmail.com
Luv yaz, from Fire Angel, person hanging out more than anyone else to get a copy of Final Fantasy
X… haha! xxx ooo :ob
The Rise of Terra
Part 3: Eidolon's Call
CHAPTER 7
"Queen Garnet!"
Garnet looked momentarily up from her fighting to acknowledge the lookout's call, and then swung
her racket forward to club an enemy with a glowing ball of magic.
"What is it?" she asked, gritting her teeth as part of the magic reflected, knocking her back
slightly.
"There are more monsters coming, and…"
Eiko knocked one of the smaller monsters aside and looked up at the soldier.
"WHAT?!" she exploded. "Every time we start knocking them back…" she stopped, silenced by a
severe look from Garnet.
"Now we know why," the lookout explained. "There appears to be some type of entity creating at
least three new monsters for every one we knock out."
Garnet and Eiko exchanged a single glance, and then Garnet hooked her racket over her back and
dashed inside the castle.
"Keep fighting!" Eiko yelled, as the citizens of Alexandria stopped to stare after their queen.
"We have to try, at least!"
A moment later, Garnet was standing next to the lookout. She took his telescope and scanned the
mountains that stood around the castle city. Then she turned and disappeared back down the
stairs.
"Incoming!" yelled the lookout, as a whole new horde swooped down on them. Eiko whisked her
racket from her back and let loose with a volley of magic balls. Garnet reappeared a moment
later, holding tightly onto a sword.
"I paid a quick visit to the armoury," she explained, slicing the sword towards one of the flying
creatures. "But I have some news. And you aren't gonna like it."
"Go on," Eiko said quickly.
"The entity that's creating the monsters and generally helping the Terrans? Take a guess who that
is."
* * * *
"Necron?" Beatrix repeated, staring at the messenger. "Oh please, tell me you're joking."
"No lie, madam. Her Majesty saw him with her own two eyes."
"But…" Beatrix looked at Steiner. "Didn't you say that Necron wanted nothing but an eternal
nothingness?"
"He said that one lives to die," Steiner agreed. Pausing, he added, "And that our fear controls
us. He said in a world of nothing, there would be no need for fear… that a world of nothing is
what our souls truly desire."
"Alright, so why?" Beatrix muttered, her brow furrowing. "If he wants the world to be turned to
nothingness, why is he helping Terra collide with Gaia?"
"Do you think I know?" Steiner grated. "Perhaps it's part of his ultimate plan or something.
Maybe by helping them collide…"
"It's making his goal easier in the long run," Beatrix finished. "I get it now."
"Also," said the messenger, "Queen Garnet wishes to know whether your armies are succeeding in
their battle against the Terran allies."
"I wouldn't say succeeding," Beatrix said. "But I wouldn't say failing, either. We are doing
okay, but every time we kill some of the monsters off, more come along."
"Plus, the army is tiring," Steiner added. "We need either allies or reinforcements. If Her
Majesty can spare some of her army, it would be much appreciated."
The messenger nodded, and then bowed.
"As you wish, Lord Steiner. This news shall be delivered to Her Royal Majesty, Queen Garnet,
straight away. Fare thee well, Lady Beatrix."
"And you, kind sir," Beatrix murmured, smiling slightly.
With the formalities taken care of, the messenger turned and headed back towards the castle,
dodging monsters with every step.
"Continue the fight, Steiner," Beatrix instructed. "I shall watch to make sure that he makes it
back safely."
Steiner turned and flung himself towards the monsters. Beatrix's eyes narrowed as she
concentrated on the messenger's retreating figure. Suddenly she was up and running towards him,
her sword outstretched.
"Beatrix!" Steiner yelled, turning away from the creature he was fighting. He ran after her,
knocking monsters aside with his sword.
When he reached her side, he gasped, "Beatrix?"
She dropped to the ground, closing her eyes. Steiner's eyes widened as he saw the fallen form of
the messenger, pierced through the heart by an Ochu's tentacle.
A white light began to glow around Beatrix. Steiner took an involuntary step back, staring at her
nervously as she raised her hands and flung them out towards the messenger, crying, "Full-Life!"
Steiner cried out as a huge blast of white rocked the ground.
Beatrix stepped back towards him, her eyes open.
"It's not doing anything," she grated. "Why isn't it doing anything?"
"He's too far gone," Steiner said gently, steering her away from the body.
"No!" Beatrix protested, slapping him away. "We haven't lost anyone yet, and I don't intend to!
He's not even a soldier - he's just an innocent messenger on an errand from his Queen! We cannot
just leave him to die!"
"Beatrix…"
"Steiner, I'm a white mage, blessed with the Eidolon Alexander's power. I have the power to heal
and to revive. I can't just stand by and watch an innocent bystander die, when I know I'm the
only one here that can help."
She walked away, focussing on the messenger again.
"Eidolon Alexander, Eidolon Phoenix, I beseech you one gift. An innocent man has fallen in a war
between planets, and as a white mage endowed with the power of healing, I must help his soul back
to his body. Please, give me your strength. Full-Life!"
But nothing happened. Steiner watched as Beatrix bowed her head in sad acceptance, and then
murmured, "I understand."
She turned to look at him.
"There is no saving this man," she whispered solemnly. "By the word of the Eidolons of Light."
"Then we have no choice but to continue fighting."
"Not me." Beatrix's voice grew stronger. "The Eidolons have decreed that I take the fallen man to
Queen Garnet, and relay our news to her in person. You are to take charge of both armies for the
time being."
"Will you be all right to do that?"
"Lord Steiner, I may be a mere woman, but I am also Commander of the Alexandrian Knights,"
Beatrix said stiffly. "I will be fine." Her voice grew softer as she whispered, "Be careful."
"You too."
Steiner watched as she disappeared into the distance, carrying the body of a fallen comrade in
her arms.
CHAPTER 8
-Garnet…-
Garnet jumped, looking anxiously around. Her eyes met Eiko's, and the younger girl frowned
curiously. Oh no, Garnet thought. Here comes an interrogation.
"Dagger, what is it?" Eiko asked, pulling Garnet aside.
-Queen Garnet-
"What the hell?!" Garnet yelled furiously. "What do you want?" she asked the air.
"Dagger, are you all right?" Eiko said dubiously. "You're… ah…"
"There's this voice," Garnet explained. "It's calling me. Go and keep fighting. I'll be with you
soon, and I'll explain then. Right now… I don't understand this either."
"Are you sure…?" Eiko asked, her voice quavering with concern.
"I am positive," Garnet promised. "I'll be okay, Eiko," she reassured. Eiko ducked away, and she
calmly asked the air, "Who are you?"
-I am a… an… Eidolon-
Garnet closed her eyes, listening to the female voice that she could somehow hear, but not
through her ears. It was like the woman - the Eidolon - was talking to her from inside her head.
-Queen Garnet, time is running short. It will not be long before the collision of worlds occurs.
Necron will stop at nothing-
"What am I to do?!" Garnet cried. "I can't single-handedly stop the destruction of Gaia!"
-You have your friends and subjects to help you, Majesty. Also… If you are willing, I can help
you. If you meet me at Oeilvert, I can transfer my power to you-
"Then I'm on my way," Garnet said firmly.
-Wait. A word of warning: Oeilvert has magic seals. You must prepare yourself well with weaponry
and armour, and bring healing items, for your white magic will not work once you are inside-
"I understand," was Garnet's reply. "Thankyou. I shall meet you there soon. Please wait for me."
* * * *
Freya couldn't help but stare as the shadow power knocked back each and every single one of their
enemies. She looked back at Zidane, and for a moment she thought he had an extra pair of hands
protruding from his chest. She blinked, and the spirit-hands were gone.
"Mikoto?" she asked, turning to the younger girl. "I don't understand. How is Zidane able to cast
one of the Black Magics? He's not a mage… is he?"
Mikoto smiled ruefully and said, "Sorry Freya, I should have remembered that you couldn't hear
both sides of the speech. Kuja… his spirit is within Zidane, helping him to cast the spell."
"Wait. Kuja is on our side? The same Kuja that… I mean, Zidane's brother Kuja?"
"They are one and the same," Mikoto replied coolly. "Garland created us to be vessels. Kuja was
the one that was supposed to bring the destruction of Terra. Zidane, and then after him, myself,
were supposed to be the back-ups. But in his heart, Kuja truly was good."
"Okay… and he's been sent here to help us?"
Mikoto nodded, and muttered, "Something like that."
Together they stood and watched the amazing destructive power of the
shadow-spell.
"Vivi's not gonna like this, when he wakes up," Freya murmured.
Mikoto nodded her agreement. "Poor kid."
Suddenly, the spell died down and the women turned to find Zidane walking over to them.
"God," was Freya's only remark.
Zidane laughed in reply. "Zidane, God of sex. Sex-god. It has a certain ring to it. Cutest god in
the universe, worshipped by all women, homosexuals, and really strange animals alike."
"Okay Zidane, we get the point," Mikoto laughed. "Good job, guys."
"Thanks," Zidane said. "And thanks, from Kuja."
"Well, don't get too up-yourselves yet," Mikoto commented. "Why don't you test your magical bond
with a couple of Curaga spells?"
Zidane looked down at Amarant and Vivi, and sighed. "I'm too drained from that Ultima spell," he
complained.
-Nonsense- Kuja snapped. -You have the strength of two people now. Try using it-
Zidane walked over to Vivi and Amarant, and outstretched his hands.
"Curaga," he murmured, his eyes glinting. A yellow glow filtered from his hands and surrounded
the man and the mage, and slowly but surely, their eyes fluttered open.
"Zidane?" Vivi murmured, sitting up. He looked around. "NO!" he yelled, strength coming into his
voice as he grabbed for his staff.
"Vivi, calm down!" Freya yelled, lunging at the young boy as he swung the staff at Zidane. She
knocked the staff from his hands, and he fell to the ground, defeated.
"Do not fret, little mage," Zidane said. "Your friends are not dead, merely sleeping." Everyone
turned to stare at him. He shook his head, as bewildered as they were. "I didn't say that," he
muttered. "The words came from my mouth - but I didn't say them."
"What do you mean, 'sleeping'?" Vivi demanded. "And… w-who are you?"
"By sleeping, he means unconscious," Freya muttered. "They will wake up soon, so we must leave
this place."
"That's all very well." Amarant said. "But the question of who you are still remains unanswered."
The voice coming from Zidane sounded amused. "Can you not recognise my voice, Vivi? It is the
mage Kuja. I am speaking through Zidane."
"Do you mind, Kuja?" Zidane asked. "I like to control what comes out of my mouth. Couldn't I just
tell them what you're saying?"
-For now, we will do it like that. But later, speed may be necessary. I was just testing, to see
if I could do it-
"Thankyou," Zidane muttered. "Can I talk to you in the same way, for times when silence may be
necessary?"
-Try-
Zidane squinted his eyes and concentrated on the entity that was one with him. He said silently,
Kuja, can you hear me?Why… why are you here?