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Chapter Two

I walked out of the temple into the late afternoon sun. One of the first things I noticed was how warm it was, but I guess that was a given considering this was a tropical island. Walking through the village, I took in all the sights that I missed earlier. There were tons of villagers of all ages out taking advantage of the beautiful weather. None of them even bothered looking up at me. I liked that. Back in my old neighborhood in Bevelle, everyone knew me. They knew who and what I was. I can't begin to remember how many funny looks I got just walking to school. I had always kept my head up trying not to let them ruin my day. Now I wonder if I even understood why they looked me. I shook my head.

"Hey," an unfamiliar voice said.

"Huh," I replied looking around.

Behind me, I saw a tall girl with dark hair. The same girl I had seen earlier on my way to the temple when I had first arrived. I wonder what she wanted with me.

"Hi," she said, "I'm Lulu."

"Yuna," I said back to her looking at my feet. Her eyes scared me. It was as if they could she right through me. I shivered.

"So you just get here," she asked.

I nodded. I realized I was not being that friendly, but didn't care. No it wasn't that I didn't care it was more that I didn't like this Lulu girl.

"Want me to show you around you know maybe introduce you to a few of my friends," she asked. She sounded sincere. Almost as if, she really did want to help me. I didn't want to be rude so I nodded again. I most have looked like such a fool.

"So where you from Yuna," Lu asked. She really sounded interested not like all those adults who just talked to you because they felt they had to.

"Bevelle." I answered quietly.

"Oh no wonder you left I mean I don't mean to be rude or anything, but there are way too many people there."

"Yeah," I said smiling a little. It was too crowded I thought I wish that was the only reason I left. I frowned. I really have to stop reminiscing like this.

"You okay," Lu asked concerned, "I hope I didn't make you sad"
I shook my head. She didn't need to know or at least not yet. I couldn't hide from my identity forever.

"You know you have really pretty eyes," Lu said after an awkward moment of silence.

I looked up at Lu suspiciously. This was the first time that anyone outside of my family actually said anything nice about my eyes. The other kids used to tease me saying that they were a curse made to show the world what I was. It never bothered me though because I knew I was special. Never in all my life had I seen or heard about any else who had two different color eyes. The right one green and the left blue. I was probably the only one.

"Thanks," I finally answered.

Lulu pointed out a bunch of places through out the village and gave long, drawn out explanations of what they were. Did she think I was so stupid that I couldn't tell the difference between the temple and the Crusaders' Lodge or maybe she was just trying to be helpful and keep the conversation going.

"And finally," she said, "I'll conclude the tour be showing you my own home."

I followed her into a little hut near the temple. It was kind of a nice place with flowers of different kinds growing in pots all over the place. Also there were a lot of dolls, which surprised me because she didn't seem like the type that would like dolls.

"Those boys are Wakka and Chappu," she said pointing to two boys sitting at a table in the corner play fighting over the last cookie.

I couldn't help laugh at their comical appearance. They both had red hair that totally defied gravity.

"They're both really into Blitzball. This year Wakka is going to play on the Aurochs. That the name of our home team." She said proudly.

The older boy noticed us and walked over. "Hiya," he said I've never seen you around here before.

"She just moved here from Bevelle," Lu said.

"Wow that's really far from here," the other boy said, "It take you a long time to get here."

I nodded.

"Hey Lu," Wakka asked, "Whats for dinner. I'm hungry, ya"
Lu shrugged. "I was busy giving Yuna a tour you guys could have made something."

"No way," Chappu said, "I remember the last time we tried to cook. We started a fire."

Lu laughed. I was starting to feel out of place here as if they were a family that I wasn't really part of.

"Good thing I knew that water spell," Lu said.

"Oh yeah ,Yuna," Wakka said, "don't make Lu too mad 'cause she is a black mage and can use all kinds of powerful magic."

"Apprentice black mage," Lu corrected him.

"Whatever, ya," Wakka said.

"Would you like to stay for dinner, Yuna?" Lu asked.

I shook my head. "Kimahri's probably wondering where I went so I better go back to the temple."

"Alright, would you like me to walk you back to the temple?" she asked.

"I'll be okay on my own," I replied, "It was very nice meeting all of you." I bowed my head before leaving their home.

I all but ran back to the temple to get away from those freaks. A black mage, no wonder that girl was so scary. I don't think I'll ever go back there if there is a chance she'll use magic on me.

Back in our room in the temple, I finally felt safe again.

"Kimahri worry because Yuna was gone so long," Kimahri said.

"Oh sorry, a girl showed me around the village and I guess I lost track of time."

"Kimahri glad Yuna find new friends."

"Thanks, "I said. But I wasn't really sure if I wanted to be friends with that bunch.

"Yuna should rest because Yuna needs to get up early for school," Kimahri said.

"Why," I complained, "I don't need to go to school."

"Kimahri disagree; think knowledge will help Yuna grow."

"So"

"No arguing, Yuna going to school"

"Alright," I gave in.

After eating, I went to bed. Laying there staring up at the ceiling really made me think. As odd as it might sound back in Bevelle I barely ever went to school for whatever reason so even though I was already seven I barely knew how to read. It was sad. I remember my mother used to read to me every night before I went to sleep. Knowledge had been important to her, but that was probably because of what she was. She'd be disappointed if she knew that I was illiterate. I didn't want to disappoint my mother so I promised myself that I would try to be smart. Thinking about her had made me really sad and I almost began to cry.

The next morning I got up and got dressed. Kimahri asked me if I wanted him to walk me to school, but I said I'd be okay.

Outside it was another beautiful day. I stalled a little looking for other kids.

"Yuna," a boy screamed out.

I turned around and saw Chappu. He smiled at me and I slowed down so that he could catch up.

"Good morning," I said.

"Good morning to you too. Where you heading off to this morning?"

"I got to go to school"

"Hey what a coincidence so do I let's go together"

"Okay" I smiled. I definitely liked him.

"So," he said, "hope we didn't scare you off last night"

"Well don't tell her, but Lu kind of scares me"

To my surprise he laughed. "Everyone says that about her when they first meet her and I totally mean everyone, but trust me when you start to get to know her you'll see that she really is the kindest person. Trust me"

"But didn't you say she's a black mage and that she used magic when she got mad"

"Oh we were just playing, you know she'd never hurt anyone plus she's really smart"

I laughed. It was quite obvious that this boy had a thing for Lu.

When we arrived at school, Chappu introduced me to the teacher, Ms. Maya. The teacher then introduced me to the rest of the class and told me to go sit in a seat in the back row. I obeyed. At lunch, we went outside and everyone gathered around me asking a bunch of questions. That was new in Bevelle most of the other children went out of there way to avoid me. I was different that automatically made me unpopular. By the end of lunch, I almost missed that because I was so tired of repeatedly answering the same questions. After school, I walked back with a girl named Leah who said she was originally from Bevelle too. So far everyone seemed to be accepting me fine, but I wonder if that would change if I told them who I was. Maybe I wouldn't ever tell them. Back in the temple, I ran in to Chappu and he invited me over. I really didn't want to see Lu, but I didn't have anything better to do so I agreed.

"Hello again Yuna," Lu said.

"Hi," I said with false warmth. Chappu, Wakka and I played outside for the rest of the day. I wasn't sure what Lu did and I didn't care either for that matter.

When I went home it was dark and Kimahri was there waiting.

"How was your first day of school?"

"Good. Everyone is really nice"

"Kimahri glad Yuna is happy"

"What did you do all day?" I asked him.

"Kimahri find job at weapon shop so that way he can stay and watch over Yuna." he said

"Thank you"

I went to bed happy that night, but I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned for hours before wandering out of our room into the temple's main hall. It was silent and dark since everyone was sleeping or so I thought. A lone figure stood by a statue. I backed away before realizing I knew the figure. It was Lulu. I was really starting to think that she was stalking me. She turned around when she heard my footsteps.

"What are you doing here? You should be in bed."

"I can ask you the same thing"

Lu sighed. It was apparent that something was bothering her. "I come here when I can't sleep. It's better than having nightmares."

"Oh"

"Why are you here?"

"Same reason I guess"

"I'm sorry"

"It's alright. It's not like it's your fault."

"To tell you the truth Yuna when I was your age I barely ever slept. I was haunted by the memories of my parents' death. Sin killed them when I was five."

"I'm so sorry. Sin killed my mother a year or so ago. Everything changed after that especially my father."

"Everyone has lost something dear to them due to Sin Yuna, but you are lucky you get to grow up during the calm."

"I think that was one of the things my father wanted. One of the reasons he did it."

"Huh"

Oh yeah I thought she didn't know who I was. I hadn't intended on telling anyone, but I knew I could trust her.

"Lu there is something you should know"

"What"

"Who I am"

"You are Yuna. Knowing that is enough for me."

"Yeah I guess, but still you should know. I mean I can't pretend to be like everyone else forever."

"You are like everyone else. It's not who your parents were, but what you do that makes you who you are. But you are right about one thing you can not deny your linage."

I looked around the dark temple. I was starting to really get freaked out. Somehow, Lu already knew. "How do you know about my linage?"

Lu laughed. "If your parents weren't anyone out of the ordinary would you really make such a big deal about who you were?"

"I might, but you don't know exactly who I am"

"That's a truth that seems to elude both of us"

"What do you mean? I know who I am. I'm High Summoner Braska's daughter and my mother well she was an Al Bhed."

"Is that so?"

"Do you hate me?"

"Why would I hate you because your half Al Bhed? You really don't understand what I'm trying to tell you."

Lu turned away from me and walked out of the temple. "Goodnight Yuna" was all she said as she left me standing there all alone stricken with confusion. Talking to her is like beating your head off a wall. It gets you nowhere and only leaves you hurting. I went back to bed and finally was able to sleep.

The next day and for that matter, every other one was just like the last. I got up, went to school, and then played outside with Lu, Wakka, and Chappu until it got dark. We all laughed so hard it hurt. I think that I was always smiling. I never knew this simple, carefree happiness before, but it is my life now.


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