Chapter 1
"Seymour come here." Jyscal spoke softly to his 18-year-old son.
"Yes, father?" Seymour asked in his mature, soft voice.
"There is a summoner in Guadosalam. Go and greet her Invite her into our home with open arms. She's had a rough journey, with no guardians and only 3 aeons." Jyscal gestured to his son, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Of course, father. I shall do my best." Seymour smiled to him, dark thoughts racing through his head. He had no respect for his father, but taking up his father's position right now would not be wise. He lacked the experience to gain the peoples' trust.
"That's my son" Jyscal smiled, still unable to detect the dark flames in his son's heart.
Seymour turned and walked out of the large mansion in the back of Guadosalam. The Guado greeted the half breed with smiles, but most of them seemed to be crowded near the inn. Seymour smiled, narrowing his eyes softly. The people had recently been introduced to Yevon, and they were still amazed and obsessed with every summoner that passed through here. With no temple, summoners did not remain long, but passed through with little care or thought. Perhaps that is why, Seymour thought, it took so long for Yevon to come to the Guado people.
Seymour made his way up the thick pathway towards the inn and entered. Upon his entering, he saw only the heads of Guado no summoner. It was highly unlikely that the summoner was a Guado after all, one would think at least he or his father would have heard of the Guado.
"Where is the summoner?" Seymour inquired, nudging a nearby Guado.
"Up there, beyond everyone else. She's waiting for a room, but they're all filled with passing travelers." The Guado whispered to his Lord's son.
"I see" Seymour lips curled into a clever smile, "Please, excuse me my father wishes to greet the summoner."
The people parted upon Seymour's request; as Seymour looked on, the summoner held in front of him was an unexpected pleasant surprise.
She stood calmly; a long pale dress fitted her feminine curves nicely. Long, light-brown hair draped down her shoulders halfway down her back and dark eyes stared around the room as a gentle smile protruded from pouty lips. Her sleeves covered her hands, but she held a summoner's rod in her right hand and a small purse with potions and what not attached to the ribbons around her dress.
"You must be Lord Jyscal's son I've heard of you." She spoke, her voice soft, but strong. She bowed to him.
"Please there is no need for these formalities I am Seymour-Guado it is a pleasure indeed, my lady?"
"Aurora." The girl smiled and nodded.
"Aurora quite a name you have quite fitting, as well. Your beauty is that of the sunrise." Seymour bowed himself. "Come, my father wishes to meet you"
"I would like to get a room reserved here first, if you don't mind." Aurora asked politely.
"That won't be necessary. My father wishes to present to you a place to stay for the night."
"Oh I"
"Please, don't refuse, my lady summoner. It is a rare honor that a summoner decides to stay here in Guadosalam let it be our pleasure." Seymour explained.
"As you wish, Seymour." Aurora smiled. She was used to the formalities, but something about Seymour enticed her.
"Well then, come this way, Aurora." Seymour held his hand out. Aurora stepped in front of him and walked out of the inn, waving at the Guado before she exited. The Guado exchanged looks and whispers of excitement.
Seymour began to lead Aurora to his father's mansion until she paused. He stepped forward a bit before pausing and turning around.
"Is there something bothering you, My Lady Aurora?" Seymour asked.
"No, nothing really. It's just beautiful here in Guadosalam I'm just admiring it."
"Well, now we shall have time for that later my father is waiting." Seymour turned and began walking again.
Aurora nodded and started to follow once more.
Upon entering the mansion, Aurora looked around, a small smile spread across her face; "It's very beautiful in here. I thank you for your hospitality. It's been quite a long journey so far."
"Why is it that you have no guardians?" Seymour asked.
"I" She began.
"Lady Summoner! It is an honor to have you here in Guadosalam" Jyscal came through a set of double doors that lead from his chambers.
Aurora looked up and bowed, "Maester Jyscal the pleasure is truly mine!"
"Child, please stand. I assume my son has introduced himself properly?" Jyscal asked, walking to Aurora with a smile.
"Yes, Seymour was very polite."
Seymour glanced at his father, and returned his gaze to the lovely Aurora.
"That is good to hear. Please, come this way I've much to ask and discuss with you, My Lady Summoner." Jyscal took her hand and led her away from Seymour.
Seymour rolled his eyes and turned around, walking up the stairs and through the double doors. He walked down a large hallway and entered the room on the left. He threw himself on the bed and contemplated his boredom.
He sat up again, knocking the lock of hair out of his face and walked to the mirror.
Half man, half Guado Always alone
"" he whispered softly.
Shaking his head, he climbed back into his bed and relaxed on his side. Soon the summoner would be gone and things would stop being so hectic in Guadosalam. He closed his eyes and fell asleep swiftly.
