Chapter 3: A Surprising Sighting

Zidane saw Garnet off at the Hilda Garde. It mad him sad to see her go, but he knew that he would see her again. Sighing, he watched the airship take off for Alexandria. He really couldn't wait until the trolleys at the Lindblum - Alexandria gate were fixed, since repairs were almost done. Once they were, he could go and visit whenever he wanted.

As the airship disappeared from view, he turned around, only to trip over Eiko. Zidane landed face first on the tiled floor. "Ouch! groan"

"I'm sorry Zidane...Are you okay?"

No...that hurt like...

"Yeah...I'm fine." He got up and dusted himself off. "What's up Eiko?"

"I wanted to see Garnet off too...but by the time I got here...the ship had taken off already."

Zidane chuckled softly. "Don't worry, I think she saw you." Just then, he remembered something. "Say...when I head out to Treno, do you want to come with me? Garnet's birthday is coming up soon and I want to get her something from the auction house."

"The auction house huh? Where did you get the money to afford anything there?"

Zidane shrugged. "I've been saving money that I've been getting from the local monsters and I sold some of my cards."

"So...what are you planning to get Garnet?"

"Well, I heard that there will be a really nice necklace up for auction soon...and I think that Garnet might like it. I mean...Rusty and Beatrix sent me a letter and a picture of it, saying that Garnet has wanted one like it for quite a while."

"Oh wow! When we get back...can I see the picture???"

Zidane nodded, "Sure...why not? Just don't tell Garnet about the necklace when we see her. I want it to be a surprise."

Eiko nodded and walked with Zidane back to the hideout. He asked Vivi if he wanted to go, and Amarant insisted on going, saying that he had some business in Treno to take care of. Freya declined, yet stated that she will attend Garnet's party and Quina...well, no one knew exactly where Quina was.

Everyone decided to get some rest before heading out, so they stayed for the night. Vivi was up first and when he came back, Zidane, Eiko, and Amarant were getting ready to go. "I heard that the trolleys are operational now. That means we can go anytime now Zidane."

"Thanks Vivi. That is good news indeed. The sooner we get there the better."

They walked outside and Zidane stretched. "Hey! Look at that!" Zidane followed with his eyes where Eiko's hand was pointing. Two winged creatures were flying high overhead, and in the dim sunlight of early morning, he could barely see its color until a brilliant silver wing glinted in a sunbeam, followed by the other.

Silver Dragons?! I haven't seen one since...Kuja.

He stared, wide-eyed as the dragons flew by, headed toward the Lindblum - Alexandria gate.

Odd...

He looked at Amarant and Vivi, who both wore expressions of total surprise. Eiko took in a deep breath. "That was strange. Aren't those supposed to be gone since Kuja's gone??"