Author's Note: From innocent women to demon. Is that change possible?

When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears

When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your tears

And I've held your hand through all these years

But you still have all of me

My Immortal~Evanescence

Reincarnation

Chapter 4-The Change

Alexandria Castle (A rather rainy afternoon)

3:06 P.M. Gaian Standard

Zidane:

          I glanced through the small window of my study, watching the rain go by. Strangely enough, the rain reminded me of the mood at Kuja's funeral. What was shown on Kirika's face…

(Flashback-Kuja's Funeral)

          Kirika Tribal just sat there, inches away from Kuja's grave crying. It didn't seem fair that she was the only one crying. Everyone that lived in Alexandria that bothered to attend just sat in silence, dishonoring my brother-the man who dared to change his fate. No words I could muster could sooth Kirika's sorrow. She drew herself inward and away to Totetsumonari Kyuuden.

(End Flashback)

          Speaking of which, it was definitely time to visit her. It was custom for me to pop up unexpected like that. That's what I used to do with Kuja. I sighed and scratched the back of my head softly. I couldn't get used to the fact that he was gone. A small knock at the door drew my attention away from my rainy window.

          "Come in."

          The door opened with a small creak.

          "Zidane, we better hurry down to the airship dock. We don't want to disturb Kirika at a late hour."

          The voice belonged to my wife, Garnet.

Kirika:

          "Just set it down in there. Careful Auctioneer, I'd hate to have to tear you apart just for damaging the cords and life pod."

          My voice was as cold as ice. The poor Treno Auctioneer just set the giant life-pod down in the corner and started plugging the wires in. A small smirk crept across my lips as he uncovered my recent prize. Inside the life-pod, encased in now clear liquid was a perfect replica of Kuja Tribal, my father. I had only taken me hours to find Kuja's other diary, kept in the Invincible's ship logs.

          I went to Terra on a hunch and found the life-pod and papers on how to use it. What a lucky find. Once the Auctioneer finished, he left, cheeks flushed with blood. I guess I had frightened him a lot these days. I was probably beginning to remind him of Kuja. For the last few weeks, I had holed myself up within the confines of my bedroom, mourning and forcing myself to learn the simple magics of the time. With a little bit of blood and a soul, Kuja would be back to me in no time.

          And then, I would snatch the comfort of Alexandria and the Black Mage Village right out from the inhabitants hands. Only then will I become complete. I stood in the room for a long time before approaching the life-pod. Kuja's lifeless, perfect hands were pressed against the glass harmlessly, making a small imprint on the glass within.

          "I'll call your soul back, Kuja. I'll take care of everything. I swear it," I whispered to the cool glass.

          I walked out of the room, closing it behind me. I wouldn't have to worry about visitors for a long time now. At least, none that would peek back this far. As I crossed the threshold towards my room…

          "Lady Kirika. You have visitors in the main hall."

          I narrowed my eyes in silent frustration. I didn't want visitors right now.

          "Should I tell them to leave?"

          "No, tell them I will be right there," I muttered as I went into my chambers.

          I had to put on something decent so I slipped a silk robe over my body and headed out into the main chamber. Queen Garnet and King Zidane sat in two of my finest chairs, expressions filled with concern.

          "Kirika, are you alright?" Garnet asked.

Zidane:

          "Kirika, are you alright?"

          The question rung in the air like a bell. Kirika, herself, wasn't looking too hot. There were circles under her fair purple eyes and her skin had gone from a ghostly pearl to a sickly white. Obliviously, she had mourned a great deal over Kuja, but I doubted living in this palace was justice enough.

          "I am fine, Queen Garnet," came the reply.

          "Are you sure? I mean we can't have you becoming old and decrepit in this palace," I said as cheerfully as I could.

          My comment was met with a dark glare from Kirika.

          "I have no intention of returning to Alexandria, Zidane. You know that."

Black Mage Village

Mikoto:

          I frowned with distaste as I stood amongst the genomes in the forest just outside the village.

          "Kirei, things are getting dangerous. I thought you destroyed Kuja's hold on this planet!"

          Kirei snorted and turned her back away from me.

          "Patience, Mikoto. You fail to realize that child of hers saw what I did. It'll take time to make this work," She replied tiredly.

          Make it work? She sounded as if we had plenty of time to do things.

Back to Kirika:

          After Garnet and Zidane had gone, I was left with a sense of annoyance. They were meddling constantly now. Kuja's life was in my hands now. I had to figure out whose soul I could use to call Kuja's spirit back. At least that's what the ship logs said. I couldn't use just anyone's spirit and I certainly couldn't use mine. That left the high-ranking officials in Alexandria. But which one? I asked myself as I slipped my traveling cloak on.

          "Auctioneer, I will be out for a little while. Make sure the palace is locked tight," I muttered as I head out the large double doors to my freedom.