Disclaimer: Ok.. I don't own Final Fantasy X or any of the characters or plots. I only own my thoughts which (thankfully) can be seen only by me! =) Summary: Takes place from Yuna's POV. Ever wonder what happened to Yuna when the group got separated in the Sanubian Desert? The untold tales of Yuna's torture. Rated R for later chapters. This first one is kind of a prologue so if you want to actually get to the plot, R&R! All opinions loved and welcomed! Enjoy!

As I slowly regained an unstable state of consciousness, I instantly noticed the Sun. Its piercing rays seemed to slash right through my already tightly closed eyelids. I felt as though I was presiding on a blanket of miniature hot coals that mercilessly burned every inch of bear skin it could scorch. Using my long silky skirt as a shield for my legs against the fiery sand, I covered my sunburned face with my shaking hands and attempted to analyze my surroundings. As I cautiously opened my eyes, I took in quite a bizarre sight. A swirling chaotic mess of yellow was everywhere. My exhausted brain could barely register what I was witnessing as a sand storm, much less realize what that might mean. At that point, I was practically insane due to stress and lack of nourishment so I couldn't quite comprehend the severity of the situation I had been forced into. All my tired bones would allow me to focus thought on, was sleep. I could barely make out a dark shape in the distance that seemed to resemble ancient ruins of some kind. I knew I was in no mental or physical state to do much else but rest, so I forced my aching legs to move and my quivering arms to block some of the sand as I slowly half-walked, half-stumbled over to my newly discovered crude shelter. With the last of my energy draining, I collapsed onto the sand that was cooled with the glorious blessing that was shade. It wouldn't have mattered if I'd fallen onto a bed of feathers or a bed of nails because the instant my head touched the ground, I more or less passed out... much to my exhausted body's relief.
A sharp, quick pain in my left shin roughly forced me out of resting state (to me) only a short time later. I quickly opened my eyes and slowly sat up, my head dizzy from lack of food. The first thing I noticed was the desert. Before, I had been more or less brain dead but now that I'd gotten some rest, I knew I must have been in the Sanubian desert. The beat up pieces of machina remains had been there since I was a little girl visiting my cousin Rikku and Uncle Cid.
"Boss! I think we got her!"
My head whirled around and for the first time, noticed the soldier who had so painfully awaken me. To my horror and shock, I immediately recognized the soldier to be of Guado race! I felt cold from my head to my feet, despite being in the midst of a huge desert. With a good idea who the "boss" was, I began backing away from the guard, whimpering in fear. I frantically searched for any method of escape. They had me backed into a corner. The filthy piece of Guado scum laughed at my distressed state.
"Heh heh... no big, tough, heroic guardians to save you now huh?"
My eyes widened as I let out a short gasp. Where were my guardians?!? No... (I dimly noted) where were my best friends?? We were all together before we met up with Sin... they could be anywhere now.
"Where are they?? What did you do to them?!?", I demanded.
"Cool it Princess! When we find them, we'll let you know exactly what we'll do to them.", the soldier remarked with a sinister laugh. A bunch of soldiers nearby joined in, having a hearty chuckle at my expense! I tried my best to show an air of confidence and bravery towards the guards, but I couldn't help being worried. What if all of them got transferred clear across Spira? What if they all got transferred to a totally different time? What if they all got separated to different times and places? What if...
"No.", I muttered just quietly enough for me to hear. I had to stop playing the "what if game". It could drive a person crazy! Besides, Auron and Kimahri would be fine wherever they ended up, that's for sure. Their muscles and no-nonsense attitudes were enough to intimidate even the toughest of foes. Lulu, she'd be O.K. too. Sometimes, I knew she got scared even if most people couldn't see it in her always confident face, but with just one glace at her, most guys would be quick to do her biding. Of course, Lulu could protect herself from "horny male" type fiends tool Once I'd witnessed Lulu cast a quick flare to a persistent male's groin who wouldn't get the hint. Although most people wouldn't guess it, Rikku was a lot like Lulu. Sure Rikku was talkative, cheerful, and perky (totally anti- Lulu), but when it came to men, she was nobody's damsel in distress. Plus, natural thief instincts that were usually such a pain off the battlefield, would come in handy. Yeah, Rikku would be fine. Wakka could manage himself well also. He was always good-natured and willing to help. His never wavering example of generosity seemed to make people become compelled to selflessness and they tried to help him right back. Of course, he was no pushover. He's been building up his muscle strength for about 10 years playing pro-blitz ball, making him a force to be reckoned with.
And then... there was Tidus. My newest guardian. Although I've only known him for a short while, I've learned he's a strong leader. He led the Aurochs to victory (with Wakka's help), he led himself into the forbidden Cloister of Trials, and he leads everyone with such confidence, you'd think he lived in Spira his whole life. At just the thought of his beautiful face, I felt a little stronger. Thinking such thoughts made me automatically give an inward sigh. I wont pretend Tidus doesn't captivate me. His looks alone are enough to make any girl in Spira swoon and go week in the knees. Those eyes... they make me feel as though I lose track of reality as I fall into those blue pools of sincerity. As crazy as it sounds, his eyes are my sweet consolers. Every time we make eye contact, I feel as if he knows and understands my every worry and fear without saying a word. And that's just his eyes. His lips always seem to curl upwards at the ends, ready and waiting to grace the world with an infectious and beautiful simile. That smile... it's hard to be anything else but blissfully happy when you catch sight of his smile and carefree laugh. And of course, his body and finely toned muscles are a thing of sheer beauty all their own.
I felt my cheeks glow a deep crimson in spite of my efforts to keep calm. Ever since the day I became a real summoner, I'd been thinking peculiar thoughts such as these. The same symptoms always accompanied these thoughts. The blushing, excessive sweating, heart beating like crazy... No one had ever made me feel quite like this. O.K., maybe my non-existent experience with men had something to do with my mass confusion in this area, but you really can't blame me. Besaid Island isn't exactly a goldmine for available members of the opposite sex. I almost laughed at the memory of Rikku's shock in finding out that I could count the number of available guys our age on one hand when she was visiting one summer.
Before I realized what was happening to me, my vision blurred and I began shaking with uncontrollable sobs. I had tried to keep my face expressionless. Prove to those filthy soldiers that hey hadn't won, they'd never break me. I had only let my guard down for a second, but that's all it took for the emotion of total despair to take me over. There was almost no stopping me. I bawled in short, hiccupy, gasps, my back to the soldiers, out of shame. What had my life come to? What would my parents think? This thought only made me sob harder. Due to my uncontrollable wails, I failed to notice the ever-nearing footsteps behind me. A hand, cold as death, slowly traced its way up my spine. My back instantly stiffened as an unpleasant crawling sensation took hold of my skin.
"So... we meet again, Lady Yuna," an eerie voice remarked. I felt a sharp pinch on my neck.
"Oh shit," I thought. Then, everything went black.