Edit: 4/23/06 Edits to make this chapter readable.I've said my piece on theeditor, so onto the story.

Unfinished Business
a Final Fantasy X-2 fan fic
by Time Guardian

Thank you for the feedback. It is good to know that I am on
the right track. This part is a little small, but I hope it
allows you the see their relationship in a better light. :)

Now on with the story!


Nearly a week later, the weary travelers reached Macalania Woods. Rich and thick in color and splendor, it almost seemed like a
different world laid before them. Many paths twisted outward into different parts of the woods,but after a few days of tracking
and checking each one, Shuyin and Lenne found the main road to Bevelle. They discovered and decided to make camp at a secluded
pond just off of the main path.

Lenne set aside her supplies and slipped off her boots. She sat down and with a heavenly sigh placed her weary feet into the
cool water. After a few moments, Shuyin alsoslipped off his shoes and sat down beside her.

"Was it really nessecary to walk these past few days?" Shuyin grumbled asplaced his legs into the water. "Ahh that's better. I mean
come on, we must have passed at least twenty chocobos on the highroad."

Lenne gave him a bemused smile. "And of those, half of them were wild. As much as I would have liked to have seen you try and
tame one, our mission cannot wait. As for the others, we would have brought too much attention upon ourselves. The less attention
we get, the better chance we will be successful."

Shuyin grew quiet and they both stared over the water.

As night came, they could see strange shapes and colors glow beneath the water. Lenne closed her eyes, listening to the wind
whispering a lonely song through the trees.

His next words came out of the blue. "I have a confession to make."

Lenne opened her eyes and stared at him.

"Shuyin, what is it?"

"Before I met you in the stadium, I did see you somewhere else."

Lenne turned fully towards him, curious to this confession.

"I was journeying with my team to Besaid island for some rest and cross-training with the team there. One day we had just left the
temple after a prayer session, and some of us made our way over to the beach," Shuyin began. "It was there that I saw you. You
were facing one of the ugliest creatures I had ever seen, a plantlike creature which spews a very caustic poison. The guys that were
with me told me they were called Malboro, and that they were a menace, hurting many of the children in the village with their poison."

He smiled as he continued. "That was when I first heard you sing. It was a slow melody, and I was amazed when I saw the aeon
appear before you in response. It- She- seemed to be made of pure ice."

Lenne smiled. "That was Shiva, one of the first aeons I was ever able to summon."

"You sang her commands, and she was able to defeat the Malboro in one attack," Shuyin continued, "all I could remember was the
beauty of your song...and your own beauty as well."

Lenne went back to staring across the pond. "I had went to Besaid to relax, write new music, and train. My parents had talked me into training as a summoner, for my grandmother was one."

"So talent does run in the family," he quietly replied.

Lenne shrugged. "You could say that. It is as if my music allows me to feel and touch this world. My parents saw this as a sign, so they revealed my grandmother's life to me and convinced me that I too could make a difference."

Shuyin moved closer to her. "Do you have any regrets?"

Several seconds went by before she answered.

"At first I hated it. I wanted to lead a normal life, writing the music I loved, but then I realized that tapping into the Aeons for their help
has put me into touch with myself and this world. I wouldn't give that up for anything."

Looking at him, she asked slyly, "What about you? Ever regret persuing a Blitzball career?"

He laughed heartily, and put his arms around her. "No I don't, and you know why? Because if I had not persued a career in Blitzball,
you never would have seen me in the stadium to stare me down into meeting you."

Lenne laughed. It felt good to laugh. Maybe for one night, she could forget her mission. She put her arms around Shuyin and gave
him a long slow kiss full on the lips.

When she was finished Shuyin smiled and asked:

"Promise me when we are done with this mission we will go away together?"

She didnt mean to react, but the thought of thinking of the future left her with a bitter taste in her mouth. She got to her feet, grabbed
her shoes and turned to face him.

Lenne did her best to keep her tone light. "Let's just focus on this mission. There is a lot to consider and we don't need to be
caught unawares."

The look Shuyin gave her hurt her to the very core.

She pleaded, "I'm sorry, Shuyin. I am just tired and-I desperatly need sleep."

He turned to stare back out at the water. "It's okay. I put the bedrolls over by the tree. Go ahead, I'm going to stand watch for a while."


OK,Part two done. :) Part three (should be the final part) should be done within a week or less.

Till next time,

Time Guardian