Fantasy Ways

Ok, since I'm leaving for 3 weeks I've decided to update a bit quicker for you guys, I apologize to all my champion reviewers & readers, but when I come back I'll try even harder to get my chapters updated! This one's mainly focused on Tidus so I hope you all like this one ) and have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Chapter 13: Bizarre Dreams

'I'm home.' Tidus said dragging the sound 'o' in home as he scruffily made his way up stairs to his room.

'Sweetie are you hungry?' Tidus heard his mother's voice echoing from the kitchen.

'No thanks, I'm fine.' Tidus replied tiredly, his mother could tell he wanted a rest, so she left him alone, she knew him too well and almost nothing can fool her.

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Tidus' Room

Tidus chucked his bag on the floor causing the books to break out like suffocating people. His daily routines after school were practically going to his room, try and find his favourite briefs that David keeps 'hiding', gives up, takes off his shoes and shoves them under his bed in a poor manner and then he would dive for his comfy bed not bothering to think about his filthiness.

'Ahh, my room, the best privacy-'while Tidus was finally getting his relaxing moment there was a sudden knock on the door which obviously gets Tidus all the time by shocking him to a near heart attack. He was infuriated, almost devastated by the always-interrupting servants. 'What now?' Tidus rolled his eyes and loosened his hair by sliding his hand through his hair like a comb. The knocking continued this time it was faintly done.

'Master Tidus your briefs have just been finished washed, would you like me to set the water in the bath for you?' David offered with a trivial hint of trepidation in his voice.

'Nah,' Tidus dragged the word again and slopped back on his bed. 'Oh and can you hang a sign or what ever to tell everyone to not disturb me.' He continued while scuffing his hair to relax. 'Finally! Peace and quiet! What I've always looked forward to.' His mind drifted away into a daze and in his physical absence he opened his eyes.

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Tidus' POV in his dream

Oh great another dark place, I've had these kinda stuff happening to me ever since Yuna came, what gives? I was floating like when I played Blitzball, I was free but wherever I tried to swim I would end up no where, see nothing but black blending into a brownish surface leaving darker carved areas that seemed to appear like ancient scriptures. Sometimes I get tired and sick of the same dream again and again. I can't believe that now I wish I would have listened in History Class so I'd know what this stupid writing was about.

However the dream didn't end at just that, it had the scripture bits and stuff but it also showed a scene that appeared to look like one of Blitzball's matches. This seemed familiar to me, like I do play Blitzball but something just feels different. I was in the centre of attention in the water with crowds cheering, I studied around and a match took place. The ball headed my way, I wasn't ready so my reflexes quickly took over me, my hands dodged, then I was aware of the sudden water current forcing upwards I released my arms from protection and I saw a young player swim-dash passed me, the winning bell rung, his face was unclear but I could recognize the shot he used to score that goal.

'Hey do-'I raised my hand but just before I could ask anything another scene was triggered.

'What the hell?' I said while my voice ricocheted in a chocolate-red room. Scriptures again? Man what have I got to do with Yevon mumbo jumbos? I shook my head from left to right; I wasn't in water after a few seconds figures faded in, they appeared to be waiting for someone. All I could see were their backs; one looked similar to the guy I saw before, it was so silent that I could hear myself breathing, until the round door that was on the top of the stairs lifted. A blinding flash of light was exposed and in that light, everything faded.

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Tidus' Room

Tidus awoke and his whole body was drenched in water. He looked down at himself.

'Huh? Why the hell am I wet? I was here all the time.' He sat in silence for a moment and then he sprang up like a mad monkey. He gave a suspicious look around. 'Phew…' he sighed thinking that someone saw him. 'I better go take a shower now; that dream was pretty weird.' Fetching his favourite pair of briefs he looked down at the books that were all over the floor comparing it to when he entered the room. 'What a mess I am…I betcha if Yuna was here she'd-.'Tidus smacked his forehead as a reminder. 'Yuna's goodie, I'm baddie…ok back to having my shower.'

In Tidus' mind, his reason for denial was simply because Yuna was elegant in everything she did and she'd never stir up trouble while he was virtually the opposite.

'Ahh…the water's just right.' After a long bizarre vision, the shower he had could have never been so alleviating; it just felt like the invisible weight got lifted away from him.

After his shower he appeared to be in a good mood so he decided to do his homework. He headed towards his desk hoping that he didn't have much to do and he received what he wanted. Yet he had another detention today he remembered what Yuna said when she paid him an additional visit like she always does. He grouped his books and rationalized them.

'Well, here goes…' He quivered the thought of doing his homework the first time without being asked. 'Science was first up tomorrow; Mr Minomoto would go through a tiresome lecture and then throw me one of those study detentions.' A few minutes later he'd suddenly collapse and bang on his desk, why? Because he didn't know a single thing about the topic that Mr Minomoto was discussing about earlier today.

'Master Tidus dinner is ready.' Three hours have passed and dinner was served. Tidus snapped, he was so raged up by his science homework that he tooted back at David who was all shaken up again then following up was the stomping of the feet which really hurt Tidus afterwards (since he was so barmy the pain couldn't be felt during the tramping).

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Dinning Room

'You alright? What-' Marie noticed that his son was upset she wanted to continue but Jecht arrived.

'Ahh.' Jecht sat on the relaxing dining chair and sighed out a reeking alcoholic stench which indicated that he must have drunken beforehand. He smiled at his wife but didn't bother looking at his son and began to eat. They ate wordlessly, shortly they finished their meals.

'Natalie can you bring out the desserts please.' Tidus asked politely breaking the silence. Natalie nodded and both the servants went to the kitchen and prepared some multi-fruit icecreams.

'Son don't be so polite, you sound like a wuss.' Jecht exclaimed after the servants went.

'Oh come on dad it's not like there's something wrong in being polite for once.' Tidus didn't really care much when he was talking to his dad, because neither he nor Jecht liked each other a lot.

'No bullshit; you're not usually like this. What made you such a-' Marie couldn't stand arguing between them, she always had to stop them, break them up or else who knows what else could happen.

'Jecht please, no swearing.' Marie's plead always seemed to work, just from that one sentence Jecht'd know that she wasn't happy with what's occurring. Tidus would be the one who'll be thanking his mother. A pause fell upon the family and the desserts were served.

'Mmm…ice cream…' Tidus absolutely loves ice cream but he was just ok with the fruit.

'Tidus remember to eat the fruit too, it's good for you.' His mother added.

'I'll be checking your homework.' Jecht announced suddenly, alarming Tidus as he did so. Tidus nearly suffocated on the fruit that he just swallowed.

'What?! Dad you don't need to, you go do what ever you do-'

'No, with the teachers ringing me everyday and complaining about my son's performance I'm not getting enough peace around here.' Jecht sighed, Tidus thought for a moment.

'Well I guess that could be annoying but dad you can handle them.' Tidus smirked while continuing his scoop of ice cream.

'No son I cannot handle them, especially that science man, I cannot understand what the hell he's on about!' Jecht laughed as he recalled the situation before when he was talking to Mr Minomoto. Tidus laughed along with him, knowing exactly what he was talking about.

'Well that's how he is; during science he's even worse.' Tidus laughed so hard that he coughed. Marie was amused, she couldn't believe that Tidus was getting along with his dad but she knew that these moments wouldn't last forever.

'I heard from him that there was this new girl that came earlier this month and she volunteered to supervise your detention. He also said that you should learn to be more like her…' Jecht sniggered a while then he asked. 'What's the girl's name?' Jecht kept laughing he couldn't get his mind off the science teacher's accent but Tidus solidified, the thought of Yuna made him think deep.

'Tidus is she that girl who helped you before? What's her name?' His mother questioned detecting his silence.

'Er…yes she helped me before and she is sorta a friend of mine now…' He scratched his head making him look dumb. 'Her name's Yuna, she's a very nice girl-'

'Oh very nice girl indeed if you're talking about Braska's daughter but if it's another daughter I guess she's just nice?' His dad continued his enjoyment while Tidus thought again.

'Her father? I never asked who her father is…and oh! Braska, I've heard of him somewhere before.' Jecht finally stopped; he knew what his son was going to ask.

'Braska is my boss at work; he's also one of my best mates, tell ya what he's too decent to be a man. He has a daughter named Yuna but I'm not sure if it's the Yuna you're talking about.' Jecht explained briefly to give his son gets the gist of it.

'I'll have to ask her, but of course that's if I remember, I can't even remember what I did today?' A new piece of information made him think even more than he had to, he had an idea who Braska was because he was famous for being the most successful entrepreneur throughout the whole of Spira and of course he was also known for his talents, good looks and sociability. 'Well dad you said you wanted to check my homework? I haven't done any coz-'

'Yeah, yeah, yeah.' Tidus' dad wielded his hand in the atmosphere in a slapdash fashion. 'I'll check it. Marie you go on and have an early night ok?' Jecht was all soft around Tidus' mother; it was very noticeable from his normal self and from when he was with Marie. He gave her a peck on the cheek and she smiled back, it doesn't happen very often, it only happens when Jecht's in a good mood and that doesn't happen much.

'Err…dad…I've still got science, English and religion to do and I haven't started.' His dad gave him a cold stare then he stood up and prepares to go to his son's room.

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Tidus' Room

'First time I've checked your homework…'Jecht looked through his son's books, he was definitely not interested. 'To tell you the truth I'm not an academic person.'

'Dad…I knew that from the beginning.' Tidus giggled while Jecht threw him a blow on the arm. Tidus returned the favour and punched his dad back.

'Enough fooling around show me what you've done…' Tidus shrugged signifying that he hasn't done any work. Jecht gave his son another jab on the arm. 'Well, I guess you better get started…yes and where did that girl help you on? Show me that.' Tidus didn't know why he would want to know what Yuna helped him in so he did what Jecht asked and showed him the English Grammer book.

'Here dad, I've learnt a lot from her, you can tell by my A grade sentence structures.' Tidus grinned knowing that it was just a lie, the units that he showed his dad were the ones where Yuna filled them all in for him. Jecht certainly took note of the different handwritings and nudged him on the head.

'This is not your writing, I assume it's that girl's, well let's talk about her for a second and not worry about your homework.'

'But-'

'No buts, you sound like a chicken. It's just a girl, no big deal, I bet you can handle chicks just like I used to.' Tidus couldn't believe his dad, well of course, his dad was the most famous Blitzball player back in his times and all girls would do anything for him which is sort of the same situation that Tidus deals with except that he doesn't know how to handle with girls.

'Fine, what do you want to know?' Tidus rolled back his eyes and looked towards the ceiling with his hands crossed around his neck so his head could rest on them.

'Well, how many girlfriends have ya got?' Jecht was very straight forward; he'd go straight to the point no argument no nothing.

'What? Exactly how many girlfriends do you expect me to have huh?' He got out of his gazing-at-the-ceiling position and exclaimed.

'I wouldn't be surprised if you dated all the girls in your school.' Jecht said seriously.

'Yevon no! I don't like any of them ok? And no don't be surprised either if I haven't dated any coz I haven't!' Tidus was shocked, he knew he was attractive and all but how can his father think that way of his son.

'That is a shocker son, you've got my looks and of course you've got more of your mother's attractiveness. So you've never dated? You must be kidding me.'

'I've seen Gippal date, and the way he does it, seems like he's a play boy and I don't want to be seen-'

'Well all I can say is that I'm disappointed in you.'

'Just coz I haven't dated before?'

'Well-'

'So you want me to just grab a girl, date them, have sex, dump them and then go for another girl?!'

'Hmm-'

'Didn't know you were that outgoing.'

'Well that's what it was like back then, and yes it's like that now, as you said Gippal does it, I also heard that Braska's daughter Yuna was dumped by this popular guy and he went out with another girl, heard he's still at it.' Jecht was quite a nosey person when it comes to courting girls, especially when he's experienced more than Tidus had expected.

'Uh, I think you better go I've still got to finish my homework or else the teachers will ring you up tomorrow and I'm sure you don't want that.'

'Alright do your work.' Jecht exited the room; he of course did not want anyone to bother him, especially not by phone. Tidus let out a sigh of respite, shook his head, stretched his arms and yawned.

'Man look at the time, I'm so tired,' he looked down at his blank exercise book. 'Argh! NO!' He squeezed his clean soft hair. 'I'm tired already and I still haven't done anything! Thanks dad thanks a lot.'

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5 Hours Later

Tidus was still flipping through his books, it was the last question he had to do and then he'd have to brush his teeth and sleep.

'Aw…stupid religion why the hell did we need to get homework for this…now where is that stupid-AHA! Found it, what the? That thing looks like a whale and I'd thought it'd be cooler if it had almost destroyed Spira. Oh well, time to sleep!' He closed his books quietly aware of what time it was, he paced steadily then almost tripping because of his steadiness.

'Wow, I can't believe I actually did that all by myself.' Tidus filled his cup of water, took some in his mouth and spat it out. 'But it took me five freakin hours!' He looked at himself in the mirror. 'Well I do have my mother's eyes, nose and mouth, nothing much of my old man's though...which is a good thing.' He sniggered psychologically and spat out the toothpaste.

He walked drowsily back to his bed, with the lights all turned off it was pitch black and nothing could be seen. Tidus ambled a little more assuming that his queen sized bed was in front of him, he freely let himself drop and to his surprise he ended up on the floor. It took him a while to notice the hurting.

'Ouch.' His hand pulled on a soft material which seemed like his blanket. He essentially slithered up onto his bed and fell asleep at there.

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Tidus' POV in his dream

Well, well, well…wouldn't expect much from the dreams I'm having lately, it's the same old scriptures. Moments later after I floated in mid air, I heard water waves crashing. Must be Blitzball, but then again waves don't happen during a match. What could it be? I seemed to be floating nearer to the waves splashing; the noise was getting louder until the whole scenery flashed. A whale?!

What kind of dreams are Tidus having? They seem to be quite random-Yevon ones. Guess Tidus' father was one of those 'play boys' back when he was in fame, maybe Jecht wants his son to follow his footsteps or maybe is it for a greater purpose?

Once again I hope that you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Love you all! I'll try and get the next chapter up straight after I come back from my holidays!