The Darkest Aeon
By Ninth Lady
A/N: I hope everyone loves this chappie, the other two seemed popular enough. To everyone who has read, reviewed for the better or worse, or just started with this chapter, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter Three: Conqueror of Fire
Auron's POV
I walked into the temple in front of Braska, only when we had all entered did I realize what a dumb idea that was. I was an ex-communicated monk holding a woman who looked faaaaaaar from Yevonite followed by a shunned summoner and a crazy drunk. Everyone turned to stare at us. Not the polite kind of staring where people stop when you look at them, but the kind that makes you feel like some kind of new Aeon for everyone to look at.
Jecht, of course, was not fazed by this.
"What the hell are YOU staring at!" He snapped at the nearest person. Everyone gasped. I guess in Zanarkand, cursing was a public affair, in Spira it was a major no-no.
Lulu seemed to sense our presence was not quite acceptable, and slide out of my arms, holding onto my shoulders for support. "Umm, Auron?" She whispered, "I don't think I need a history lesson to know that there are some things that you didn't mention in the job description." I winced at her choice of words and decided to get this show on the road.
"Please clear the way so that Lord Braska may enter the chamber." Nobody moved. "I said, please step aside so that Lord Braska may enter the Chamber of the Fayth." Nobody moved this time either. "I SAID."
"Wateraga." With the sound of shattering glass, the temple flame was put out. Everyone's mouth hit the floor and I turned to see Lulu looking quite unfazed walking ahead to the entrance of the chamber. "Well?" She demanded, "Are you three coming or not?"
The three of us followed her quickly. At the entrance to the chamber, Lulu turned to the people that were still gaping. "Have you no respect? This man has come to this place seeking nothing more than to save all of you from Sin, and this is how you treat him?! You treat him like a.like a freak!!" I saw the anger growing in her eyes and I was filled with a new respect for her. "If this is how you treat your saviors, then you do not deserve to be saved."
With that said, she turned on her heel and entered the Chamber. Braska quickly followed her in, but Jecht and I watched her retreating figure. "Well, she's right." Jecht added to the people. The two of us entered after them.
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With four minds put together, the puzzles were quickly finished. Jecht and I positioned ourselves outside the door, incase any idiots decided to attack while Braska was in there. Lulu looked like she wanted to follow Braska, but stopped at the last minute. Shaking her head, she stepped back and sat down on the stairs.
I felt sorry for her; the only problem was that I didn't understand why. I barely even knew this woman, yet something kept telling me to try. Something kept telling me I wanted to know her. That I wanted to know everything about her, that if I didn't, I was going to regret it for the rest of my life. I walked up to her and sat down next to her.
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Lulu's POV
I was absolutely exhausted, in mind and body. My traveling to Kilika had really taken a lot out of me. Then there was those idiots called Yevonites, if they weren't poking me with sticks and pestering me to convert to Yevon, they were acting like the people trying to save them were pond scum. Damn, I hated them all. Cait Sith poked me lightly and I opened me arms for him to get in.
I felt like screaming, or crying, or killing something, even though none of that would do any good. Everything about this world was just frustrating.
"Something bothering you, Lulu." It wasn't a question, but a statement. I turned my head to see Auron's deep eyes looking at me. I blushed slightly and stared down at my lap. His gaze was penetrating and it made me feel exposed. I shook my head slightly. "No.I'm okay." I turned to him and smiled a little, even if he was older than me, I still felt myself becoming attracted to him.
I quickly stood up to prevent myself from feeling too stupid. In my hurry to get up, Cait Sith fell off my lap onto the floor. It didn't hurt at all, but Cait had to make a big deal of it. He whined in his own little kitty whines and stomped off into a corner. Auron and Jecht were not used to his outbursts and stared in curiosity at the little doll.
"Damn man! I wouldn't wanna be on his bad side." Jecht said in awe. Auron nodded and stood up, looking every so slightly confused and.embarrassed? Was I detecting embarrassment coming from him?
I shook my head and sighed. My head was really beginning to ache from all this stress, I massaged my temples like my Aunt had once shown me how to do. Auron noticed because I caught his glance, but we both looked away. I just couldn't face his gaze at the moment.
Finally, Cait decided that we had all been punished enough and wandered back over to my side. Yet, I knew him better. Cait could feel that I was uncomfortable with Auron looking at me so he wanted to make me feel even more uncomfortable. When he was sure that he had everyone's attention, he lept into my arms, directing both of their attention to my breasts.
Annoyed, I placed Cait down, when I realized what Cait was really trying to do. With a wicked grin, the doll pulled at my dress, causing my boobs to pop out. It really was a sight to see their eyes pop out of their sockets as they both got a major eyeful. I turned around as quickly as possible and ran out of the room.
I felt tears of embarrassment as I placed my boobs back in my bra and dress. How could Cait be so wicked at times? I wanted to strangle the cat, even if it wouldn't help anything.
Still, getting worked up over this did nothing to help my headache and stress level. My bottom lip trembled just as Auron came out. He had obviously wanted to give me time to get decent. "Lulu." He struggled for something to say, as he realized there was nothing to say. I was just really embarrassed and my pride was injured, but I was going to be okay. I took a deep breath and turned to him.
"That was certainly very tricky and naughty of him. Still, I trust that both of you have gotten your dignity back and won't look at me like I am a T-bone steak." I knew the words were kind of harsh and demanding, but I had to reaffirm my composure. "Sorry if that sounded harsh," I said after a few seconds, "I hope you guys don't think any less of me now."
Auron was certainly caught by my change of tone and words. He nodded quickly and ran back into the other room to tell Jecht something. I smiled slightly to myself and followed him in, not forgetting to smile evilly at Cait Sith as I entered. I would get him back later.
Braska came staggering out of the Chamber and staggered down the stairs. At the bottom, he inhaled deeply and looked at the three of us with fervor in his eyes.
"I did it! I got Ifirit! We can go now!"
He led the way with a new anticipation in his eyes. Jecht grinned and walked next to Braska, I followed behind with Auron. We both exchanged a glance of mutual agreement. I know understood something, even if I couldn't word it yet. It was something about Braska, something about his life that was key to my protecting him. Something I would have to deal with later.
"I'll show her to you when we pass through Bevelle again." It was then that I realized Braska had been talking. He looked very proud at that moment. "She's beautiful. So cute and petite, I absolutely love her. You will too, Lulu." He smiled kindly. "I think you two will get on well." I couldn't help but smile and nod back. There would be more talk of this later I was sure, this woman. I squinted as we left the temple and the sunlight poured down on us.
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Auron's POV
The Kilika sun was bright as we walked back to the inn, but Lulu seemed much better now and did not need my help to walk. Everything seemed perfect and beautiful as we walked. I couldn't help but admire how the sun shined on the water. I also couldn't help admiring the way the sunlight fell on Lulu. She looked like some kind of Elven Goddess in the afternoon light. The sight took my breath away.
Upon our arrival, Braska announced that we were going to check out of the hotel and board the ship. I decided that it was best not to argue with his decision. Braska had not been doing all that great since we had started out journey and I hadn't seen him so happy in a long time.
We boarded the ship and were soon underway. I was sharing a room with Lulu for the moment because we had decided that it was best she share the room with me. I think this was done so that Braska and Jecht wouldn't get any ideas about affairs since they were both married. And I was a monk, this is Jecht's opinion, would prevent me from having any foolish ideas. How wrong they were.
I was, in fact, thinking bad thoughts about her at that very moment. I just couldn't get that image of her breast out of my mind. I knew it was wrong, after all, she trusted me to put that behind us and to treat her like a comrade. That part I could do, I would never treat her badly or any differently because she was a woman. The part about forgetting how her boobs just fell out of her dress I couldn't forget. It was just stuck there.
"Auron?" I blinked and came back from my trip to Dream Land. "May I ask you something?" I nodded and patted the bed beside me. "Braska has something holding him back, doesn't he?" I blinked in surprise. Did she know.? "I'm not sure what it is, but I can feel that Braska has some reason for this pilgrimage. Not just trying to rid the world of Sin. Doesn't he?" I swallowed, it really wasn't my place to sat anything.
"Braska.he wants to make his life have meaning." I was surprised at how shaky my voice sounded. Lulu nodded for me to continue. "He's going to die.and not from defeating Sin."
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A/N: Whee! My longest addition yet! Thanks to all my reviewers! Twenty- seven!! YAH!!!!!!!! I hope that everyone, lovers and haters alike, will like my newest addition to the story. Continue reading and Auron/Lulu forever!
By Ninth Lady
A/N: I hope everyone loves this chappie, the other two seemed popular enough. To everyone who has read, reviewed for the better or worse, or just started with this chapter, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter Three: Conqueror of Fire
Auron's POV
I walked into the temple in front of Braska, only when we had all entered did I realize what a dumb idea that was. I was an ex-communicated monk holding a woman who looked faaaaaaar from Yevonite followed by a shunned summoner and a crazy drunk. Everyone turned to stare at us. Not the polite kind of staring where people stop when you look at them, but the kind that makes you feel like some kind of new Aeon for everyone to look at.
Jecht, of course, was not fazed by this.
"What the hell are YOU staring at!" He snapped at the nearest person. Everyone gasped. I guess in Zanarkand, cursing was a public affair, in Spira it was a major no-no.
Lulu seemed to sense our presence was not quite acceptable, and slide out of my arms, holding onto my shoulders for support. "Umm, Auron?" She whispered, "I don't think I need a history lesson to know that there are some things that you didn't mention in the job description." I winced at her choice of words and decided to get this show on the road.
"Please clear the way so that Lord Braska may enter the chamber." Nobody moved. "I said, please step aside so that Lord Braska may enter the Chamber of the Fayth." Nobody moved this time either. "I SAID."
"Wateraga." With the sound of shattering glass, the temple flame was put out. Everyone's mouth hit the floor and I turned to see Lulu looking quite unfazed walking ahead to the entrance of the chamber. "Well?" She demanded, "Are you three coming or not?"
The three of us followed her quickly. At the entrance to the chamber, Lulu turned to the people that were still gaping. "Have you no respect? This man has come to this place seeking nothing more than to save all of you from Sin, and this is how you treat him?! You treat him like a.like a freak!!" I saw the anger growing in her eyes and I was filled with a new respect for her. "If this is how you treat your saviors, then you do not deserve to be saved."
With that said, she turned on her heel and entered the Chamber. Braska quickly followed her in, but Jecht and I watched her retreating figure. "Well, she's right." Jecht added to the people. The two of us entered after them.
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With four minds put together, the puzzles were quickly finished. Jecht and I positioned ourselves outside the door, incase any idiots decided to attack while Braska was in there. Lulu looked like she wanted to follow Braska, but stopped at the last minute. Shaking her head, she stepped back and sat down on the stairs.
I felt sorry for her; the only problem was that I didn't understand why. I barely even knew this woman, yet something kept telling me to try. Something kept telling me I wanted to know her. That I wanted to know everything about her, that if I didn't, I was going to regret it for the rest of my life. I walked up to her and sat down next to her.
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Lulu's POV
I was absolutely exhausted, in mind and body. My traveling to Kilika had really taken a lot out of me. Then there was those idiots called Yevonites, if they weren't poking me with sticks and pestering me to convert to Yevon, they were acting like the people trying to save them were pond scum. Damn, I hated them all. Cait Sith poked me lightly and I opened me arms for him to get in.
I felt like screaming, or crying, or killing something, even though none of that would do any good. Everything about this world was just frustrating.
"Something bothering you, Lulu." It wasn't a question, but a statement. I turned my head to see Auron's deep eyes looking at me. I blushed slightly and stared down at my lap. His gaze was penetrating and it made me feel exposed. I shook my head slightly. "No.I'm okay." I turned to him and smiled a little, even if he was older than me, I still felt myself becoming attracted to him.
I quickly stood up to prevent myself from feeling too stupid. In my hurry to get up, Cait Sith fell off my lap onto the floor. It didn't hurt at all, but Cait had to make a big deal of it. He whined in his own little kitty whines and stomped off into a corner. Auron and Jecht were not used to his outbursts and stared in curiosity at the little doll.
"Damn man! I wouldn't wanna be on his bad side." Jecht said in awe. Auron nodded and stood up, looking every so slightly confused and.embarrassed? Was I detecting embarrassment coming from him?
I shook my head and sighed. My head was really beginning to ache from all this stress, I massaged my temples like my Aunt had once shown me how to do. Auron noticed because I caught his glance, but we both looked away. I just couldn't face his gaze at the moment.
Finally, Cait decided that we had all been punished enough and wandered back over to my side. Yet, I knew him better. Cait could feel that I was uncomfortable with Auron looking at me so he wanted to make me feel even more uncomfortable. When he was sure that he had everyone's attention, he lept into my arms, directing both of their attention to my breasts.
Annoyed, I placed Cait down, when I realized what Cait was really trying to do. With a wicked grin, the doll pulled at my dress, causing my boobs to pop out. It really was a sight to see their eyes pop out of their sockets as they both got a major eyeful. I turned around as quickly as possible and ran out of the room.
I felt tears of embarrassment as I placed my boobs back in my bra and dress. How could Cait be so wicked at times? I wanted to strangle the cat, even if it wouldn't help anything.
Still, getting worked up over this did nothing to help my headache and stress level. My bottom lip trembled just as Auron came out. He had obviously wanted to give me time to get decent. "Lulu." He struggled for something to say, as he realized there was nothing to say. I was just really embarrassed and my pride was injured, but I was going to be okay. I took a deep breath and turned to him.
"That was certainly very tricky and naughty of him. Still, I trust that both of you have gotten your dignity back and won't look at me like I am a T-bone steak." I knew the words were kind of harsh and demanding, but I had to reaffirm my composure. "Sorry if that sounded harsh," I said after a few seconds, "I hope you guys don't think any less of me now."
Auron was certainly caught by my change of tone and words. He nodded quickly and ran back into the other room to tell Jecht something. I smiled slightly to myself and followed him in, not forgetting to smile evilly at Cait Sith as I entered. I would get him back later.
Braska came staggering out of the Chamber and staggered down the stairs. At the bottom, he inhaled deeply and looked at the three of us with fervor in his eyes.
"I did it! I got Ifirit! We can go now!"
He led the way with a new anticipation in his eyes. Jecht grinned and walked next to Braska, I followed behind with Auron. We both exchanged a glance of mutual agreement. I know understood something, even if I couldn't word it yet. It was something about Braska, something about his life that was key to my protecting him. Something I would have to deal with later.
"I'll show her to you when we pass through Bevelle again." It was then that I realized Braska had been talking. He looked very proud at that moment. "She's beautiful. So cute and petite, I absolutely love her. You will too, Lulu." He smiled kindly. "I think you two will get on well." I couldn't help but smile and nod back. There would be more talk of this later I was sure, this woman. I squinted as we left the temple and the sunlight poured down on us.
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Auron's POV
The Kilika sun was bright as we walked back to the inn, but Lulu seemed much better now and did not need my help to walk. Everything seemed perfect and beautiful as we walked. I couldn't help but admire how the sun shined on the water. I also couldn't help admiring the way the sunlight fell on Lulu. She looked like some kind of Elven Goddess in the afternoon light. The sight took my breath away.
Upon our arrival, Braska announced that we were going to check out of the hotel and board the ship. I decided that it was best not to argue with his decision. Braska had not been doing all that great since we had started out journey and I hadn't seen him so happy in a long time.
We boarded the ship and were soon underway. I was sharing a room with Lulu for the moment because we had decided that it was best she share the room with me. I think this was done so that Braska and Jecht wouldn't get any ideas about affairs since they were both married. And I was a monk, this is Jecht's opinion, would prevent me from having any foolish ideas. How wrong they were.
I was, in fact, thinking bad thoughts about her at that very moment. I just couldn't get that image of her breast out of my mind. I knew it was wrong, after all, she trusted me to put that behind us and to treat her like a comrade. That part I could do, I would never treat her badly or any differently because she was a woman. The part about forgetting how her boobs just fell out of her dress I couldn't forget. It was just stuck there.
"Auron?" I blinked and came back from my trip to Dream Land. "May I ask you something?" I nodded and patted the bed beside me. "Braska has something holding him back, doesn't he?" I blinked in surprise. Did she know.? "I'm not sure what it is, but I can feel that Braska has some reason for this pilgrimage. Not just trying to rid the world of Sin. Doesn't he?" I swallowed, it really wasn't my place to sat anything.
"Braska.he wants to make his life have meaning." I was surprised at how shaky my voice sounded. Lulu nodded for me to continue. "He's going to die.and not from defeating Sin."
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A/N: Whee! My longest addition yet! Thanks to all my reviewers! Twenty- seven!! YAH!!!!!!!! I hope that everyone, lovers and haters alike, will like my newest addition to the story. Continue reading and Auron/Lulu forever!
