.:Crystal Dreams:.
Chapter Four
-The Final Aeon-
"Have you chosen?" Yunalesca inquired.
"Yes," Yuna said. She looked and sounded confident, but she had never been more afraid in her entire life.
"Who shall I make the Final Aeon?"
Yuna looked at her guardians, each with a look on uncertainity and fear plastered on their faces. Glancing at Tidus she felt her heart sink lower. Turning back to Yunalesca, "My guardian, Tidus... star player of the Zanarkand Abes," she said with a weak smile.
"You serious?" Wakka asked.
Yuna turned to the others, nodding. "Lady Yunalesca and Lord Zaon were lovers. Her Calm lasted twenty years. I'm hoping mine will last longer. It took me... a long time to choose, and it's come down to this. Thank you... all of you."
"See ya man," Wakka said, exhaling. "We'll miss yah." He gave Tidus once last bear hug.
Lulu set a calm hand on his shoulder, "You made the journey exciting. I hope you find your way back home."
"Kimahri is proud to have fought with you," the Ronso said.
Rikku looked at Tidus, angrily. "I thought you wanted to stop it. But I guess I was wrong." She crossed her arms, tears creeping down her face.
"Rikku..." Tidus sighed, "I'm sorry. Maybe you can find a way someday..."
The Al Bhed walked up to the blitzball player, "I will find a way. Don't you worry." She hugged him tightly. "But I'll never forgive you," she muttered omniously.
Tidus looked down, "I don't blame you."
"Come now, the time has come." Lady Yunalesca walked into the chamber behind her.
"Bye everyone," Tidus said, following Yuna into the chamber.
Yuna looked at Tidus, her eyes shimmering, tears falling down her cheeks. "I don't want to say goodbye. You know I don't want to do this..."
"Yuna," he said softly, taking her in his arms. "You know I don't want to either. But we have to be strong. For Spira. Right?"
The summoner sobbed quietly. "It doesn't seem fair."
"It's not." Tidus took Yuna's face in his hands. "But we'll be together in the Farplane... and children will sleep in their beds without fear. Just like you wanted." He brought his lips to hers, sharing their last tender kiss.
"Thank you. You gave me everything I wanted. Laughter, joy, and love," Yuna said, her voice trembling.
"I love you Yuna. I always will."
"I love you too," Yuna whispered.
Lady Yunalesca set her transparent hands on Tidus' shoulders. "It's time."
Yuna gasped as she felt, or rather didn't feel, Tidus' arms around her. He slowly became transparent.
"I love you," he said softly before disappearing.
A soft aura began to glow around Yuna. After a moment, it faded away.
"I have bestowed upon you your Final Aeon, Leviathan," Lady Yunalesca spoke.
"Thank you," Yuna said quietly. She walked from the chamber, meeting her friends once more.
"It's over?" Rikku asked. Her face was red with tears streaked across her face.
Yuna nodded solemnly. "Tomorrow... I confront Sin."