Reliving the past
By: Bree-2006
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Chapter 20
Yuna's eyes darted around the room. Ixion has disappeared, suddenly and there was no way that it could have been predicted. Yuna ran to the center where the pyreflies fluttered carelessly around her.
"No" she muttered aimlessly into the air. The others watched her, they had not bothered to move towards her. The beetle like creature watched amusingly as Yuna's eyes turned gray.
As quickly as she became sorrowful, a dangerous smirk made its way to her lips. Her hands came together in front of her.
"I call them all..." the others watched helplessly as she began to glow brightly. The sphere broke free from her Garment Grid. Her clothing quickly turned normal and she fell backwards into Tidus's arms. In front of them stood four angry Aeons not being controlled by the ex-summoner. She stared confusedly at them as did the others. The room clouded around her as she swiftly blacked out.
Tidus looked up at the Aeon's and noticed something he hadn't noticed before.
"They are with them...the fayth are with them." Rikku too looked up; she became mesmerized by what she saw.
"This is their revenge isn't it?" each of the individual fayth came together. Everything came to a halt. The air thickened, and everyone watched in anticipation at what was about to happen.
Tidus lifted Yuna in his arms cradling her small frail body to his. He stood carefully, his love still in his arms. He readied himself to protect her if worse had come to worse and had started administering potions to wake her. Rikku grabbed tightly onto Gippal's forearm. He cringed as her rough nails dug into his warm flesh. Paine had rushed quickly over to Baralai as soon as he had disbanded from Yu-Yevon's possession. She cared for his wounds quickly plastering different oils and potions on the worst of the wounds. He still hadn't moved as Paine waited patiently for him to recover.
The fayth stood there silently each standing next to their associated Aeon. No one knew what to expect, why had the fayth come along with the Aeons? Why were all of the Aeons out at the same time...and had Yuna known about this the whole time?
"We have been waiting for a summoner, one that will finish the job that we had started so many years ago. Things are not always what they seem. You can never fully know when the job is truly done unless you try to finish it. We stand here in front of you Yevon ready to finish this once and for all."
"We've awaited this moment for a thousand years, a hundred summoners have lost their lives due to your madness which tonight we shall put an end to. Innocent people have lost their lives due to you, so it all ends here."
The room grew eerily silent for a slow moment. Bamahut's fayth started glowing first followed closely by Ifrit's, Shiva, and Valefor's. Together they combined themselves being reveled by a blinding light. Tidus and the others covered themselves, protecting themselves from the rays. And as the light slowly faded only one Aeon stood.
"The final Aeon?" they all stared in wonder at the colossus formation. Tidus set Yuna near Baralai and grabbed tightly onto his sword. Rikku moved away from Gippal spreading out her claws in a ready position to fight. Gippal grabbed his gun, and Paine flailed out her sword.
"Is...is it on our side?" Rikku asked eyeing the creature. Tidus did the same
"No summoner had thought of this before, the final Aeon could be made with the combination of the others." Paine stared forward.
"But not all of her Aeons are here." Rikku shivered.
"Yeah but the others...weren't they hidden?" Tidus nodded.
"Yes not to mention the fact that each of these Aeons are elemental. Bamahut can cast all elemental spells, Shiva is Ice, Ifrit is fire, Valefor can cast minor elemental spells and Ixion..."
"Could cast Thunder spells." Rikku jumped up.
"But he was used earlier...so there is a piece missing." Tidus smiled.
"Then we'll just have to fix that piece." Rikku's eyes bulged.
"What'da ya mean?"
"I mean that we will just have to replace what's missing, and Rikku you're the only one that can do it!" She looked around.
"You want me to cast thunder spells don't you?" Tidus nodded.
"Why me, why not Paine?" Paine grinned.
"I cant I'm only a level one black mage, you are level three. Besides I thought you got over your fear of lightning." Rikku sighed.
"Not really I only hid it from you." Gippal put a reassuring hand on her back.
"You can do it Cid's girl...I know you can." He smiled down at her.
"Alright...but get the potions ready."
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The combined Aeons fought harshly with the beetle like Yevon. The walls crumbled around it, the floor rumbled with its every move, yet still it wasn't strong enough.
They used a flare that only caused minor damage to the winged creature, elemental spells that didn't even leave a dent in the creature. The Aeons fought tirelessly using spell after spell to bring the enemy down.
Once again it healed itself, and once again they had to start over. A flash of lightning pierced through it its energy sending shockwaves through the evil monster. It turned to the source.
Rikku smiled and zapped the creature again.
"This isn't as horrible as I thought." The others smiled as they began equipping themselves with thunder-able weapons. Tidus and Paine sliced their swords into it while Gippal used lightning gems. It screamed in pain as it was hit with each element. Its purple tint began to fluster, the fog around it thinned and eventually disintegrated. The final Aeon slammed an attack of all elements as did Rikku and her thundaga attack.
It seemed like it was melting.
All energy was lost as the final Aeon erupted into Pyreflies. Rikku fainted falling suddenly into Gippal's arms.
All that was left to finish the job was Tidus and Paine. Back to back they pushed themselves forward both of their swords cutting through Yevon like butter.
It too was lost into Pyreflies.
The two warriors also fainted.
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He awoke, his head pounded fiercely in his ears. Rolling over off of his stomach he noticed where he was.
The Deep of the Farplane.
He remembered it all, the attack at Guadosalam, the possession of Yevon, and even the attack on Besaid.
But he sure didn't remember this.
Yuna mumbled something beside him. Rikku yawned, and Paine's sword clanged against the floor.
Wait Paine?
She was ok? He sat himself up just to see her come to her feet. He smiled and coughed to get her attention. She looked up and smiled.
"Baralai..." she limped forward falling to the place beside him. He wrapped his arms around her tightly, and although surprised by his gesture did the same.
"Your awake, and your alright." He nodded. "I can say the same to you." Paine reached for her bag and pulled out a potion.
"Take it." He complied letting the smooth refreshing liquid slip leisurely down his throat. He left her half and pushed it into her hands.
"Awe how sweet!" Rikku gawked from the where she was sitting next to Gippal. Gippal rolled his eye at her.
"Leav'em alone Rik's" he smiled when all she did was pout. Tidus sat in the center of the room Yuna lying in his lap. She stirred slightly, her eyes slowly opened.
"Have we done it?" Tidus laughed.
"I think we have." She smiled and pulled him down. "Then can we go home?" he nodded.
"Sounds good..."
AN: YAY! MY story its almost done! Thank you all! The next chappy will be the last!