Author's Note: At this point, there may be a long wait for new chapters. I know, I know. It's getting so good. But I would like more Kuja fans to read this fanfic, or I shall fade away. Enjoy!
Reincarnation
Chapter 11-Newer Revelations
Totetsumonari Kyuuden
5:37 A.M. Gaian Standard
Kirika:
I could hear Kuja's soft breathing in the other room. I couldn't understand how he was able to sleep when there were unanswered questions in the air. When I had asked Kuja about my parents, he just shrugged. I couldn't tolerate that answer. But I didn't want to bother him about it anymore than I had to. The only way I could find answers is to search for them. And I knew where to start. I got up from under my silk sheets and pulled the book off of my bedside table.
I had kept Kuja's journal close to my heart for the longest. I knew that he had written something about my parents in it. I flipped through the pages to the back and started reading.
'Kirika shows great promise. Even though her parents seemingly disliked her for what reason unknown, I only though it fair to tell them about their child's whereabouts, but they attempted to send an assassin after me. So no further attempts were made. But I do know that they are somewhere in the Industrial District of Lindblum.'
Well of course, Lindblum was destroyed, but there was the possibility of Neo Lindblum. I set the book down in my lap and ran my fingers through my hair. So they didn't care. I blinked and tried to remember back to my youth. But I found it difficult to recall anything. Why couldn't I remember? I got out of bed with a small groan and started putting fresh silk robes on. I would travel to Neo Lindblum to find my parents and find out my past.
I glanced at myself in the mirror and noticed how messy my hair was. So I ran a small brush through it and put it up in a bun. I exited my room quietly and moved down the hall past Kuja's bedroom door. I didn't bother to stop and wake him up. He had enough to worry about from Zidane and Garnet. I crossed into the main hallway and broke the spell on the door. The cool clammy Mist Continent air flowed through the opening I made in the doorway, ruffling my robes.
I edged out of the door and sealed it with another spell. The streets of Treno were completely deserted on palace's side of town. But once I entered the slums section, there would be enough activity to shatter the peace of Totetsumonari Kyuuden. I could see why Kuja sometimes despised this town. But then again, Kuja despised any place that wasn't peaceful. I crossed the lake to the left of Totetsumonari Kyuuden, quickly exiting the Treno city limits.
The Invincible loomed overhead, engines whining softly. I stood underneath it and gasped as the teleported lifted me inside. The cold, sterile air of the Invincible washed over my body, generating a shiver from me. I immediately walked up the steps and through the doorway to the bridge.
"Invincible, set a course for Neo Lindblum," I said as clearly as I could.
There was a confirming beep and then a lurch as the ship took off. A lot of questions ran through my mind as the ship continued about its course. Would my mother recognize me? If what Kuja said was true, would my family still hate me.
"The Invincible has arrived at its destination."
I sighed and headed back to the teleporter device. Within the next few minutes, I was back on city turf. The streets were deserted, except for the guards that were posted every few streets. I had some kind of idea where my parent's residence may be in the Industrial District of Lindblum. My searchings led me to a mansion in the very back with three floors. A sign on the door read 'Nightengale'.
Kuja had never told me my last name. But I was certain this was the place. I walked up to the door and rung the doorbell next to it. I glanced up at the predawn sky and sighed, silently wishing for the best. The door opened and a small man glanced out, his gaze not exactly friendly.
"I am Lady Kirika Tribal, from the Alexandrian royal family and I'm here to see my mother, the mistress of the estate," I said proudly.
The man looked me up and down with distaste and opened the door wider.
"Come in, m'lady," He said, showing me inside with a frown.
I walked inside and glanced around slowly. The room that I was in, which seemed like the front foyer, was decorated in light purple hues. There were antiques and even some nice paintings. My heart began to race as the minutes passed by in the foyer. I hope Kuja hadn't found out that I had left the palace against his wishes.
A woman about 5'3 walked into the room, dressed in light blue robes. She had purple eyes and black hair just like me. So…I was face to face with my mother.
"Lady Kirika Tribal, what brings you here?" My mother asked.
"To see you," I replied, my voice thin and low.
"I thought that evil man would have killed you, Kirika."
What did she mean by that? Suddenly I felt sick to my stomach. This wasn't going well.
"He raised me mother, which was obliviously something you can't or couldn't do," I snapped.
My mother brought her hands up to her face and sighed.
"Do you see all of this stuff, Kirika? I got it when you left or rather, when I left you," She said.
Her comments stung my heart. I felt tears began to build up in my eyes and sighed.
"Why do you hate me, Mother? Why did you leave me with those monsters alone?" I asked, my voice literally cracking with emotion.
"Because you are not normal. I figured I could take away the shame of the family by leaving you."
"Your shame is right here, in your face, all around you!" I snapped.
My mother chuckled.
"You may take your leave of me now, Lady Kirika Tribal," She spat.
I couldn't believe this or her. But I kept my outrage inside me as I exited that horrible house and headed back to the Air cab building. Along the way, I burst into bitter tears, reviewing all that I had heard in my mind over and over.
"Kirika!"
I stopped and turned in the direction of the voice. It was the little black mage, Vivi. I wiped the tears away from my face and sighed.
"Hey Vivi," I said softly.
"You seem sad. Is something wrong?" Vivi asked.
"Nothing's wrong, Vivi. I was just a little frustrated, that's all," I answered.
Vivi shrugged.
"Oh well. Stay safe, Kirika."
Oh I will, Vivi. I will…