FF9: Remnants of Terra

Prologue: The Iifa Tree

The early morning sun rose over the outer continent. Dew was still fresh upon the leaves of the mysterious Iifa Tree. An unknown figure slowly made its way up the roots of the mighty tree, stopping at the now-blocked entrance. Reminders of battles and the damaging mists left scars, ranging from hairline fractures to deep gashes that would never heal, leaving it marred...like wrinkles that criss-crossed a worn, aging face.

The figure paused quietly, studying the sealed doorway, as if sensing something from behind it. Attentively, the figure placed a hand on the door and spoke in a soft voice.

"So...I have found you…after all these years since you left Terra…left me...without a trace."

All that was seen after that was a bright glow of magic, which quickly faded into oblivion.