Boarding the airship, Tidus stopped to look back once more at the white crystal land. Now, he knew why Yuna looked back to say goodbye. Because now, he didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay, immerse himself in no worries, and be at peace. But instead, he etched the place in his memories and said goodbye. He had to continue his journey, no matter how painful.
Tidus had directed Cid to Guadosalam, to where the Farplane was. No one asked questions. Cid just nodded to the pilots and the airship took off . Tidus bowed and smiled and Cid tried his best to look cheerful. These past few days of flying to the temples had been difficult for him. He forcing himself to say goodbye to Tidus, who was like his own son. The airship had turned into a gloomy hearse lately for everyone. Tidus retreated to the bedroom when Cid turned away from him. Lulu, dark lips turned in a frown, looked up at Wakka.
"The Farplane. . ." She murmured. Wakka place a hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort the black mage. Lulu struggled with herself to stay composed as they flew at top speed to the former Guado city.
Guadosalam seemed like a ghost town these days. Few people wandered the tamped paths. There were all sorts of people here now, Guado, Al Bhed, Humans, and even Ronso. Guadosalam was no longer just for the Guado. People came from all over to see the Farplane. Guado no longer lived here for that reason. They weren't respected anymore because of Seymour either. Guadosalam only existed now because of the Farplane.
"I'll be quick." Tidus promised to his guardians. The party stood outside the Farplane on the steep steps. When the guardians nodded at him, Tidus walked up the rest of the stone steps and disappeared through the Farplane barrier. Rikku shook her head sadly, willing herself to keep thinking of another way, another way to defeat Sin.
The sound of soft running water in the Farplane soothed Tidus immediately. The beauty of the Farplane always stunned him. He walked to his usual spot and dropped to the ground. He closed his eyes and thought hard about his lost love. Tidus felt her approach with his eyes squeezed shut. He could smell her, feel her aura, picture her beautiful body. Opening his eyes, he saw the picture perfect figure before him. She shimmered with the Farplane's glow, and pyreflies escaped from her translucent figure. Her hair moved ever so gently with the Farplane wind. Tidus smiled. Yuna looked unhappy. She pointed to him, every movement for her spirit a great struggle.
"Yuna. I have to do this. I'll beat Sin - forever. And I have to do this for you." The figure shook it's head vigorously.
"Don't you remember? Yuna, anywhere you go, I'll follow. Even to the Farplane now. I'll wait for you here...always." Before she could make another gesture, he blew her a kiss and left.
End.