The Dream that Became Reality-Chapter 8:Reflections and Revelations
Well peeps, I'm thinking that this will be the last chapter of this fanfic, but I'd like to say thank you to everyone who's read and reviewed this story, I really appreciate the kind things that everyone's said about my fanfic, and I hope that you all enjoyed reading it as much as i enjoyed writing it. I'm going to start some new stories soon, so look out for those. Enjoy this last chapter, and good-bye for now!
DISCLAIMER:All characters and names associated with Final Fantasy X belong to Squaresoft.
2 nights later, the Besaid Aurochs returned to Besaid Island with the Crystal Cup for the first time in 25 years. When they returned, a huge party was held in the middle of Besaid, with a huge bonfire lit for everyone in the village, who didn't want to miss out on welcoming the team home. The team marched into the town square with Tidus carrying the Cup and Wakka carrying his MVP honors which was given to him by Tidus. However, there were some unexpected visitors there too, such as Jecht and Auron...but also Sudit. "Come on Rikku, why do I have to go? Tidus is gonna gloat in my face." He protested. Rikku grabbed his arm and pulled him towards the village. "Don't worry about it, he's not going to gloat, but you asked me yourself what was so special about him, so I brought you here so he could tell you." She explained. "Can we leave right after he's done?" He asked. Rikku rolled her eyes. "I'm going to visit with my friends, you do what you want." She said, frustrated with his attitude. "Just go talk to him, for me, ok?" She asked looking at him innocently. He smiled and kissed her. "How can I say no?" She smiled. "That's better. Now let's get some partying done!" She ran off towards the village
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A large crowd had gathered around the Aurochs, who were each recounting the whole experience with the fans, and also Yuna and her ex-guardians, which included Jecht and Auron. Tidus stood between the two groups, talking to his new fans and signing autographs, when suddenly someone grabbed his arm. "Hey!" He protested angrily, until he noticed it was Jecht. "Oh, hey Dad, what's up?" Jecht shrugged. "Listen boy, I don't have much time left, so I thought I'd come and say a few things before I go back to the Farplane." He paused and looked at Tidus for a minute. "I'm really proud of everything you've done, Tidus. You've really changed since you were a kid. I never thought you'd make it, and I regret all the harsh things I've said and done over the years." He sighed. "What I'm trying to say is....I'm sorry." He finally said. Tidus stood in stunned silence. "Wow...thanks Dad." He finally said. Then with a grin he said. "So what'd you think of that shot? Not the greatest anymore are you Dad?" Tidus joked. The remark stung Jecht a little, but he realized that he deserved it. So instead of getting angry he just smiled and replied. "I think that was done even better than I ever intended to do it son. And yeah, I guess you could say I'm not the best anymore...someone else is, but I guess I'm glad it's you." He said, patting his son on the shoulder. He looked down at his feet, still embarassed by the sudden emotion he was revealing to his son. "Well son, guess I'm going back to the Farplane, but Auron wants to see you yet, so I guess all I'm gonna say is enjoy your life, don't waste a minute, and be thankful you got a second chance." He finished. Tidus nodded, impressed with his father's sudden intelligence. "Alright Dad. And I promise I'll take better care of Yuna this time. Tell her Dad that for me, ok?" He grinned slightly. Jecht nodded, smiling. "I thought you were gonna lose that one kid, you're lucky you got her back. But alright, I'll tell him." He said as he waved and disappeared into nothingness. This time Auron stepped up to him. "You've done well Tidus. Always remember that the fate of Spira rests in your hands now and forever until your death. I know it's not your home of Zanarkand, but protect it. It seems that you'll probably get to see your Zanarkand soon enough...don't lose hope." He said, offering his hand to Tidus to shake. Tidus shook his hand. "I will Auron...and I'll never forget everything you've taught me. Thanks for everything." He said. Auron smiled slightly. "Don't thank me, I just brought out your natural talents." He said. "But I guess this is goodbye. So until your passing hour, goodbye Tidus." He too walked away into nothingness. Suddenly, another hand grabbed him by the shoulder. "Hey, where'd Sir Jecht and Sir Auron go to?" Wakka asked. Tidus smiled to himself. "They had some things to take care of so they had to go." He explained. Wakka nodded. "Well alright. Come on, we're going to tell the story about Yuna's pilgrimage. Rikku says that Sudit wants to hear it too, so you better come, ya?" He said. Tidus nodded. "Sure thing." He said silently, still slightly saddend by Jecht and Auron's return to the Farplane.
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Some special chairs were set up in front of the fire for the 5 remaining guardians and the returned summoner. However, they requested that an empty chair be left for Auron, in his memory. After the people were finished cheering, they began the story. From the farewell to Besaid, to the Blitzball game in Luca, to the false wedding to Seymour, to the traitor tag being laid on them, to the final defeat of Sin and Yu Yevon, and finally Tidus' disappearance, everything was covered. (except for Sin's identity and the scene at the moonflow.) When they were done, Yuna and Rikku continuted by telling their story about their adventure with Paine, who couldn't be there for that night. Finally the crowd rose and cheered loudly for the heroes of Spira, even Sudit, who up to this point had no idea that Tidus had done these things. The stories finally finished, and the people, tired and happy began to head for home. However, not all the people were done for the night.
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"Damn, man I had no idea that you did all these things! I'm so sorry I treated you the way I did. I had no idea that all of this had happened. Please forgive me." Sudit begged. Tidus laughed at his antics and patted Sudit on the shoulder. "I got some apoligizing to do too. I was pretty rough on you too, and I shouldn't have been since you're part of me, and there's no reason to do that. It's alright. We're cool now." He said. Sudit smilied. "Thanks Tidus, you're the greatest." Sudit said as he rushed off to Yuna's house. Rikku watched him take off. "Well Tidus, I guess I have to thank you too. I lost you and you gave me Sudit. You two are the best things to ever happen to me." She said in appreciation. Tidus hugged her close. "I'll always love you Rikku...as a friend now though." He said with a slight smile. Rikku nodded. "Yeah, I think it's best that way. But the time we did spend together was the best time of my life." She sighed. Tidus looked at her. "Yeah, for me too." He looked at his feet. Rikku looked up and ruffled his hair. "Hey! Don't touch the hair!" Tidus yelled. Rikku laughed and bolted for Yuna's house. Tidus ran halfway and gave up. "Night, Tidus!" Rikku turned and waved at him. Tidus just laughed. "Yeah, goodnight Rikku." He called back. Now Wakka and Lulu walked towards him. "Go to bed man, you look bushed." Wakka said. Lulu nodded. "Yes, Wakka's right Tidus, you've all had quite a long day." She said. Tidus rolled his eyes. "Alright, Mom and Dad." He said sarcastically. Wakka just laughed as Lulu glared at Tidus for a minute, then softened her gaze. "No seriously though, I have some things I want to think about before I go to bed, ok?" Tidus explained. Wakka just nodded. "Well alright man, but don't think too hard, not good for sleeping." He said. Lulu smirked at him. "Is that why you sleep till noon every day Wakka? Lack of thinking? That really explains alot." She said. Wakka rubbed his neck and sighed. "Whatever you say Lu. Well good night Tidus." They walked off towards their house as Tidus made a whipping motion with his hand, which caused Lulu to laugh, something she hadn't done in a long time. "Goodnight Tidus." She said with a smile as she rushed off to catch Wakka. "Night Lulu." He replied. He stood there in the middle of the square, looking for anybody left. Surprised, he found nobody and ran off to beach.
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Yuna sat on the beach, watching the tide come in and wash over her legs. She sat with her arms folded around her legs, with moonlight shining off her hair. Tidus walked up to the beach, expecting to be alone, but liking what he found. He walked silently towards her, so he wouldn't scare her. "I uh....hope you don't mind some company?" He asked. Yuna jumped and looked behind her, breathing a sigh of relief. "Oh, it's you Tidus....you scared me." She slowed her beating heart. Tidus scratched the back of his head. "Sorry, I just thought I'd ask." He said as he sat beside her. She looked at him sideways. "You already know the answer." She said softly. He grinned slighlty and looked out at the sea. "I guess I did." He agreed. The two sat in silence for what seemed like enternity. Finally Tidus broke the silence. "That was some adventure you and Rikku and Paine went on." He said, looking at her. She nodded. "The whole point of it was to find you...but I didn't and I don't know how I made it..." She trailed off. Tidus looked at the ground. "And this whole thing with Rikku probably didn't help you either..." He added. She looked at his saddened face. She put her arm around his shoulder and looked at him. "It's alright Tidus, I forgive you, I know that you were confused and this whole thing with the split soul. It's ok." She comforted him. Tidus shook his head, not accepting it. "It
s not ok Yuna. I....I had sex with her. She's my best friend and I had sex with her. I can't forgive myself for that. I cheated on you Yuna. Might as well say I did." He said, getting angry with himself. Yuna felt her heart break, but knew that Tidus needed her right now. "I know you did, but it wasn't your fault. Don't worry about it, it's ok now. We're together again and that's all that matters." She said. Tidus looked up and looked deep into her eyes. "You know, despite all this blitzball victory and coming back to Spira, I overlooked the one person that was more important than anything in the whole world." He paused. "I love you Yuna. I don't know what it is that had you believe in me all this time, but whatever it was, I love you for it." He thanked her. Tears began to well up in her eyes. "I've waited for you to say that to me Tidus....thank-you." She said as they kissed in the moonlight, finally laying in the sand, just enjoying each other's company.
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"Man it's good to see them back together, ya?" Wakka asked from behind the trees. Lulu and Rikku nodded. Kimahri looked at Rikku. "Kimahri sorry for Rikku. All the things that happen to you." He said slowly. Rikku smiled. "I'm alright, I got Sudit now, and Yunie's happy now too so that's all that matters." She said cheerfully. Everyone agreed and went to bed for good this time.
Author's Note:Well, I guess this is the last note that I'm going to be leaving, once again, thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more fics in the future!
Well peeps, I'm thinking that this will be the last chapter of this fanfic, but I'd like to say thank you to everyone who's read and reviewed this story, I really appreciate the kind things that everyone's said about my fanfic, and I hope that you all enjoyed reading it as much as i enjoyed writing it. I'm going to start some new stories soon, so look out for those. Enjoy this last chapter, and good-bye for now!
DISCLAIMER:All characters and names associated with Final Fantasy X belong to Squaresoft.
2 nights later, the Besaid Aurochs returned to Besaid Island with the Crystal Cup for the first time in 25 years. When they returned, a huge party was held in the middle of Besaid, with a huge bonfire lit for everyone in the village, who didn't want to miss out on welcoming the team home. The team marched into the town square with Tidus carrying the Cup and Wakka carrying his MVP honors which was given to him by Tidus. However, there were some unexpected visitors there too, such as Jecht and Auron...but also Sudit. "Come on Rikku, why do I have to go? Tidus is gonna gloat in my face." He protested. Rikku grabbed his arm and pulled him towards the village. "Don't worry about it, he's not going to gloat, but you asked me yourself what was so special about him, so I brought you here so he could tell you." She explained. "Can we leave right after he's done?" He asked. Rikku rolled her eyes. "I'm going to visit with my friends, you do what you want." She said, frustrated with his attitude. "Just go talk to him, for me, ok?" She asked looking at him innocently. He smiled and kissed her. "How can I say no?" She smiled. "That's better. Now let's get some partying done!" She ran off towards the village
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A large crowd had gathered around the Aurochs, who were each recounting the whole experience with the fans, and also Yuna and her ex-guardians, which included Jecht and Auron. Tidus stood between the two groups, talking to his new fans and signing autographs, when suddenly someone grabbed his arm. "Hey!" He protested angrily, until he noticed it was Jecht. "Oh, hey Dad, what's up?" Jecht shrugged. "Listen boy, I don't have much time left, so I thought I'd come and say a few things before I go back to the Farplane." He paused and looked at Tidus for a minute. "I'm really proud of everything you've done, Tidus. You've really changed since you were a kid. I never thought you'd make it, and I regret all the harsh things I've said and done over the years." He sighed. "What I'm trying to say is....I'm sorry." He finally said. Tidus stood in stunned silence. "Wow...thanks Dad." He finally said. Then with a grin he said. "So what'd you think of that shot? Not the greatest anymore are you Dad?" Tidus joked. The remark stung Jecht a little, but he realized that he deserved it. So instead of getting angry he just smiled and replied. "I think that was done even better than I ever intended to do it son. And yeah, I guess you could say I'm not the best anymore...someone else is, but I guess I'm glad it's you." He said, patting his son on the shoulder. He looked down at his feet, still embarassed by the sudden emotion he was revealing to his son. "Well son, guess I'm going back to the Farplane, but Auron wants to see you yet, so I guess all I'm gonna say is enjoy your life, don't waste a minute, and be thankful you got a second chance." He finished. Tidus nodded, impressed with his father's sudden intelligence. "Alright Dad. And I promise I'll take better care of Yuna this time. Tell her Dad that for me, ok?" He grinned slightly. Jecht nodded, smiling. "I thought you were gonna lose that one kid, you're lucky you got her back. But alright, I'll tell him." He said as he waved and disappeared into nothingness. This time Auron stepped up to him. "You've done well Tidus. Always remember that the fate of Spira rests in your hands now and forever until your death. I know it's not your home of Zanarkand, but protect it. It seems that you'll probably get to see your Zanarkand soon enough...don't lose hope." He said, offering his hand to Tidus to shake. Tidus shook his hand. "I will Auron...and I'll never forget everything you've taught me. Thanks for everything." He said. Auron smiled slightly. "Don't thank me, I just brought out your natural talents." He said. "But I guess this is goodbye. So until your passing hour, goodbye Tidus." He too walked away into nothingness. Suddenly, another hand grabbed him by the shoulder. "Hey, where'd Sir Jecht and Sir Auron go to?" Wakka asked. Tidus smiled to himself. "They had some things to take care of so they had to go." He explained. Wakka nodded. "Well alright. Come on, we're going to tell the story about Yuna's pilgrimage. Rikku says that Sudit wants to hear it too, so you better come, ya?" He said. Tidus nodded. "Sure thing." He said silently, still slightly saddend by Jecht and Auron's return to the Farplane.
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Some special chairs were set up in front of the fire for the 5 remaining guardians and the returned summoner. However, they requested that an empty chair be left for Auron, in his memory. After the people were finished cheering, they began the story. From the farewell to Besaid, to the Blitzball game in Luca, to the false wedding to Seymour, to the traitor tag being laid on them, to the final defeat of Sin and Yu Yevon, and finally Tidus' disappearance, everything was covered. (except for Sin's identity and the scene at the moonflow.) When they were done, Yuna and Rikku continuted by telling their story about their adventure with Paine, who couldn't be there for that night. Finally the crowd rose and cheered loudly for the heroes of Spira, even Sudit, who up to this point had no idea that Tidus had done these things. The stories finally finished, and the people, tired and happy began to head for home. However, not all the people were done for the night.
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"Damn, man I had no idea that you did all these things! I'm so sorry I treated you the way I did. I had no idea that all of this had happened. Please forgive me." Sudit begged. Tidus laughed at his antics and patted Sudit on the shoulder. "I got some apoligizing to do too. I was pretty rough on you too, and I shouldn't have been since you're part of me, and there's no reason to do that. It's alright. We're cool now." He said. Sudit smilied. "Thanks Tidus, you're the greatest." Sudit said as he rushed off to Yuna's house. Rikku watched him take off. "Well Tidus, I guess I have to thank you too. I lost you and you gave me Sudit. You two are the best things to ever happen to me." She said in appreciation. Tidus hugged her close. "I'll always love you Rikku...as a friend now though." He said with a slight smile. Rikku nodded. "Yeah, I think it's best that way. But the time we did spend together was the best time of my life." She sighed. Tidus looked at her. "Yeah, for me too." He looked at his feet. Rikku looked up and ruffled his hair. "Hey! Don't touch the hair!" Tidus yelled. Rikku laughed and bolted for Yuna's house. Tidus ran halfway and gave up. "Night, Tidus!" Rikku turned and waved at him. Tidus just laughed. "Yeah, goodnight Rikku." He called back. Now Wakka and Lulu walked towards him. "Go to bed man, you look bushed." Wakka said. Lulu nodded. "Yes, Wakka's right Tidus, you've all had quite a long day." She said. Tidus rolled his eyes. "Alright, Mom and Dad." He said sarcastically. Wakka just laughed as Lulu glared at Tidus for a minute, then softened her gaze. "No seriously though, I have some things I want to think about before I go to bed, ok?" Tidus explained. Wakka just nodded. "Well alright man, but don't think too hard, not good for sleeping." He said. Lulu smirked at him. "Is that why you sleep till noon every day Wakka? Lack of thinking? That really explains alot." She said. Wakka rubbed his neck and sighed. "Whatever you say Lu. Well good night Tidus." They walked off towards their house as Tidus made a whipping motion with his hand, which caused Lulu to laugh, something she hadn't done in a long time. "Goodnight Tidus." She said with a smile as she rushed off to catch Wakka. "Night Lulu." He replied. He stood there in the middle of the square, looking for anybody left. Surprised, he found nobody and ran off to beach.
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Yuna sat on the beach, watching the tide come in and wash over her legs. She sat with her arms folded around her legs, with moonlight shining off her hair. Tidus walked up to the beach, expecting to be alone, but liking what he found. He walked silently towards her, so he wouldn't scare her. "I uh....hope you don't mind some company?" He asked. Yuna jumped and looked behind her, breathing a sigh of relief. "Oh, it's you Tidus....you scared me." She slowed her beating heart. Tidus scratched the back of his head. "Sorry, I just thought I'd ask." He said as he sat beside her. She looked at him sideways. "You already know the answer." She said softly. He grinned slighlty and looked out at the sea. "I guess I did." He agreed. The two sat in silence for what seemed like enternity. Finally Tidus broke the silence. "That was some adventure you and Rikku and Paine went on." He said, looking at her. She nodded. "The whole point of it was to find you...but I didn't and I don't know how I made it..." She trailed off. Tidus looked at the ground. "And this whole thing with Rikku probably didn't help you either..." He added. She looked at his saddened face. She put her arm around his shoulder and looked at him. "It's alright Tidus, I forgive you, I know that you were confused and this whole thing with the split soul. It's ok." She comforted him. Tidus shook his head, not accepting it. "It
s not ok Yuna. I....I had sex with her. She's my best friend and I had sex with her. I can't forgive myself for that. I cheated on you Yuna. Might as well say I did." He said, getting angry with himself. Yuna felt her heart break, but knew that Tidus needed her right now. "I know you did, but it wasn't your fault. Don't worry about it, it's ok now. We're together again and that's all that matters." She said. Tidus looked up and looked deep into her eyes. "You know, despite all this blitzball victory and coming back to Spira, I overlooked the one person that was more important than anything in the whole world." He paused. "I love you Yuna. I don't know what it is that had you believe in me all this time, but whatever it was, I love you for it." He thanked her. Tears began to well up in her eyes. "I've waited for you to say that to me Tidus....thank-you." She said as they kissed in the moonlight, finally laying in the sand, just enjoying each other's company.
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"Man it's good to see them back together, ya?" Wakka asked from behind the trees. Lulu and Rikku nodded. Kimahri looked at Rikku. "Kimahri sorry for Rikku. All the things that happen to you." He said slowly. Rikku smiled. "I'm alright, I got Sudit now, and Yunie's happy now too so that's all that matters." She said cheerfully. Everyone agreed and went to bed for good this time.
Author's Note:Well, I guess this is the last note that I'm going to be leaving, once again, thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more fics in the future!