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Lil: Hmmmm we got a question for Yunie-star-Tidus-cutie

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Tidus charged toward Sir Nicholas. Although he didn't want to fight him, for they have been friends long ago, he didn't want to go home.

Zell was fighting against two knights who were much larger and stronger then him but he was more skillful in sword and knew more technique then they put together.

Squall used his power to protect Rikku and Yuna for they weren't very good at sword fighting.

'Go home Prince Tidus!' Sir Nicholas said, through gritted teeth. Their sword clank as they fight. Sweating, Tidus defend himself, not hurting his friend.

'No!' Tidus yelled back.

One man was advancing towards Yuna and Rikku, Yuna held both hands in front of her yelling "Stop!!!!!!!!!"

It actually worked the man that was charging towards her and Rikku stopped in front of them, Rikku grinned.

"Now..." Rikku said smiling "Go fight with that guy over there"

Rikku was pointing at Zell and the man shrugged and charged at Zell like a mad bull

"Oi Yuna want to eat him? Member Tasty" Zell asked grinning as he held one man, then his eyes widen as one man charged at him, "Shit I'll cook him for you later, tonight special mad bull"

Yuna laughed then ducked as one man charged at her

In the corner Squall was using his power to give more strength to Tidus and Zell, and protected the girls too.

He was growing tired and has little strength left. Although he might be a mage he wasn't powerful.

When he was about to give up a loud sound was heard overhead. A sound that is so loud that make your ears want to burst but also gave you a chill.

Tidus and Zell dropped their sword and crouch down and covered their ears.

'What is that?' Tidus gritted through his teeth.

Sir Nicholas and his army also crouched down and covered their ears. The girl stood and nearby was still standing wondering why they are crouching.

Yuna ran towards Tidus asking 'Tidus, Tidus. What's the matter? Are you okay?' she put her arms around him and soothe him by stroking his hair without realizing she doing it.

The sound got louder. Zell tilted his head and looked up.

Overhead was a bird. Or was it?

The birds have two huge wings and its body. Its body wasn't a bird body but a half human and half eagle.

It great yellow eyes looked down and saw human.

It soared down to the ground and gave a loud roar.

The girls couldn't see nor hear the great beast. A man could only see this animal.

'Get down Yuna!' cried Tidus as he struggled to get up and protect Yuna from the fierce beast.

The beast flash it eyes towards Tidus, and then it licked its lips as it advanced toward Tidus.

Somewhere, a soft soothing sound was heard.

The beast turned it head toward the lake, forgetting about it prey.

'Go away beast, go away and leave the harmless humans.

Your day has come when we mermaids shall protect these harmless humans

You can't hurt us but we can hurt you.

Now leave before we attack you.

You afraid of nothing, you fear of no one but the creature you fear is us

Now go before we attack you'

The song must have done the trick for the beast spread it great wings and soar through the morning sky.

The man regained their strength and was soon able to stand up.

They turned their head towards the still lake and saw ten mermaids sitting on the rock.

Their hair was dripping from their shoulders and their tail was colourful as it glittered in the morning sun.

Rikku, who was standing next to Zell, let go of his arm. She, like Yuna also run to Zell and tried to comfort him.

'Who are you?' asked Zell.

Out from the still water burst another mermaid. She was larger and beautiful then the others. Her long, golden hair shone and a golden crown, with diamonds and jewels, was on top of her head.

The others mermaid made way for the beautiful mermaid, which burst out of the lake.

Everyone was staring in shock.

'I'm the queen of the Lake of Magical. We are the seers. We see future and help as many people as we can. And you are the one we been seeking for,' her voice was strong and musical that it rang through the forest.

She continued. 'We are here to guide you to Alexandria. Along the way you must fight with others vicious creature like the one you saw today. We cannot help you but you must help yourself.' She sat on a large rock by the lake. Her tail was still on the water. Every word she said they listened with curiosity.

Squall walked up to the queen mermaid and touched her hand. The queen didn't flinch but the other mermaid was glaring at him with anger. 'Get your hand of the queen!' one yelled.

The queen silenced them then looked at Squall. Her blue eyes never leaving Squall.

'You sound and look familiar queen mermaid. Who are you?' his eyes looked at her with recognition.

'I am none of your concern, dear.' she pulled her hand away gently.

Squall walked back with confusion.

The queen turned her attention back to Tidus and Zell.

'The pendant you got there is magical that have lots of magic that still haven't been revealed. You must find out the magic to protect yourself. Only you can work it out, Prince Tidus.'

'You got it?' she asked them.

They have been staring at her with astonishment. They shook their head then nodded.

'Good.' She turned her back to them and dived down the lake.

The others followed and they were out of sight, their tail gave a last splash, which fell on Tidus, Zell and Squall.

'What was that for?' Zell said angrily as Rikku tried to smother a grin.

'I guess we-' Tidus stopped as he turned and saw Sir Nicholas and his army.

He almost had forgotten about them. He was too busy with all the commotion.

They stared at him blankly then blink. 'Your Highness,' they bowed realizing that he was a Prince. Tidus stared at them in confusion.

'Why are we here? Are we going hunting?' Nicholas asked, confusing.

'Huh?' Tidus said. The others laugh.

Nicholas looked behind the prince's shoulders. 'Are they the servants?'

They laugh harder.

'Um, Nicholas, err you can, um, go home now and tell the King that I'm fine.'

'Yes Your Highness,' he bowed and left. Tidus waited until they are well out of sight then he turned to the others. They stiffed a laugh.

'Man, what is going on?'

'I guess the mermaids put a spell on them when she was talking to us,' Squall suggested.

'Yeah, maybe.' Tidus touch his pendant then said, 'Okay, lets go.'

He walked a few step then stop. 'Uh, where are we suppose to go?'

'Oh man, we forgot to ask the mermaid where to go,' Zell smack his forehead with his palm.

A loud splash was heard behind them. They turned to see a merman holding a small crystal.

'Prince Tidus, the queen requested me to give you this.' He threw the small crystal to them and Tidus caught it. 'It will guide you to where you want to go. Used it well and if you need help a "Drop Of Tear" and we will come to your rescue. Good luck.' he dived down the lake and was out of sight.

They crowed around Tidus to look at the small crystal. The thing flash and a small line were shown on the crystal. The lines spread and joined until it formed like a map.

'It's a map,' Zell said at last.

'Duh. We all could see that,' Rikku said, sarcastic.

'Who asked you?' retort Zell. Rikku glared at him.

'Shut up will ya. We have to get to Alexandria, remember? And I have to figure out the secret power stirring inside this pendant.

He touched the pendant with caress.

'Yeah. Then we find Seifer.' Squall added.

Yuna nodded saying less.

They collected their things then were set off.

They untied their horses, who were feeling agitated.

'Shh girl.' Yuna patted her horse.

They rode for days with little rest and less to eat. Their foods were running out and the forest was full of creatures.

They had been attacked twice. A wild fox who were trying to steal some of Zell's bread and a pack of wild wolf.

Luckily Squall used his magic to flee from the animals.

They arrived at a small village with hardly any people around.

"Where are we Tidus?' Zell asked.

Tidus decided to keep the map because he was the one to guide them.

'Um, we at a village called Chessto.'

'Chessto, hey? Never heard of it.'

'Well I do.' Rikku said. 'We been here before. This place is known for their herbs shop, where they sell healing potion and so much more. There used to be lots of travelers but now,' Rikku pointed at the small village, 'there's hardly anyone.'

'Maybe Seifer had taken over this village?' Yuna suggested

Rikku shook her head. 'I don't think so. I think this area is restricted for anyone to enter anymore. Seifer took over other villages and didn't want anyone to come here anymore.'

'I see.'

They made their way down the mountains.

People were looking sad and glum. No one looked at his or her way.

They found a small inn. Inside was deserted except for an innkeeper and two men at a corner talking deeply.

The boys walked to the innkeeper.

'Do you have two spare room?' Squall asked.

The innkeeper looked up. 'There are so many room left you can each have one.'

'No thanks, we would like two rooms, please.'

'Fine with me' they follow the old man, past corridors and doors and finally came across two doors. One to the left and one to the right.

'Here are the keys.' He handed one to Yuna and one to Tidus.

'Thanks,' Yuna said quietly.

The man left, smiling at Yuna sadly.

Yuna opened the door to their room and stepped in.

'Wow. This room is way better then any other inn.'

The room was big enough to fit ten people in it. There were two beds with blue blankets, a closet and a door to the bathroom.

'I wonder how long we going to stay here?' Rikku take her dirty clothes off and climbed onto bed. 'I hope forever.' She snuggled into the soft pillow.

Yuna smiled. 'Not forever Rikku but maybe for a little while.'

They were cleaned when they went to the dining room to have dinner.

The boys came out a little while later.

The place was still empty but there were some people. Three ladies and five men.

They been talking when the door to the inn opened and a gust of wind blew in.

They looked up and Rikku gasped as she recognized who was it.

A tall man with dark brown hair and a scar was dressed in black overall was standing at the doorway.

Everyone froze as they realized who just entered.

The innkeeper was pouring a jug of water when he dropped it. It crashed to the ground and tiny glasses were spilled everywhere.

'Seifer,' Rikku said under her breath as her face reddened in anger and fear.


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