Sleep Tight

Ch. 3

A really short chapter, oh well. **shrugs** I don't own anything from FFX.

"text" dialogue

[text] thoughts

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"Humph…He should of known better to over exert himself," a man in his late 30s--early 40s said to himself as he walked up to the fallen guardian.

[He's got a brand new body and he already over worked it.]

The stranger bent over, scooped the blond into his arms and proceeded into Besaid Village. Faint candlelight could be seen emulating from various homes. The man continued past the "main street" of the small town and went straight into Baaj Temple.

The place of worship continued to glow with the light from various torches and the smell of religious incense lingered in the air. Although these aspects remained intact, the house that once belonged to Valefor seemed empty. The hymn of the fayth could no longer be heard because the fayth no longer existed. The only thing "alive" in the main chamber of the holy place was an old, unidentifiable priest sitting in the front of the statue of High Summoner Braska; with his back towards it. He appeared to be mediating and the mysterious man walked up to him.

"Ahem…"

The priest opened his eyes halfway to see who it was beckoning him.

*gasp*

Surprised, the follower of Yevon jumped to his feet and backed up to the statue. His eyes were wide open and his skin turned pale. Completely gawking at the sight, he lifted his left index finger and pointed at the salt and pepper haired man.

"You're…You're…"

"Sir Auron? Yes, with all due respect, can I please relieve my burden somewhere?"

A few sweat drops fell down the side of the priest's face.

"Ye…ye...yes. This way."

The holy man ushered the two men past the High Summoner sculpture and into a vacant room. It was pitch black until the priest lit candles along the room's walls with a few fire spells. Spotting an empty bed, Auron walked over to it and gently place his sleeping friend on the purple silk sheets. He took off his blood red overcoat and covered Tidus with it.

The teen rolled to his left side, subconsciously getting comfortable.

"Wakka…" the blond uttered in his sleep.

[Wakka?] "Humph…I knew it."

Turning away from the slumbering youth, he saw an empty bed across the room that looked more and more inviting. His eyes feeling heavy, he made his way to it and made himself comfortable.

"Umm…"

The priest felt stupid, he didn't know what to do next. He just roomed two men that, to his knowledge, were supposed to be DEAD. Resisting the urge to run screaming into the main chamber like a mad woman, he turned on his right heel to exit the room.

"Don't tell anyone we're here."

The priest stopped midway in his tracks, a lump forming in his throat.

"All will be explained in the morning."

With that, Auron closed his eyes to get some rest. In the back of his mind, he couldn't help but smile.

[I'm alive and well again…and the first thing I do is scare the shit out of a priest.]

The old man at the door was trembling violently. [They're ghosts I tell ya] He took the opportunity to leave, holding his hands over his mouth to prevent himself from screaming.

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End of Ch. 3

Auron is so intimidating! But hurray!!! Tidus and Auron are back!!! Or are they? ^~

R&R please!