Disclaimer: Nope, don't own it. Just making things up as I go.

mysterious digidreamer: I plan on it, and thanks for the compliment.

RPG Chick101: Oreos and milk, too good! But yeah, I thought so too. He was just quiet in the game.

Chibi-sorrow: Don't you worry. I am a true aurikku shipper all the way. I just needed something to keep in touch with Besaid, he happened to be what I thought of.

A/n: Okay real quick. In my last chapter I used an idea from one of Chibi-sorrows stories. (It helped to make Kimahri seem more observant) I suggest that you go read her story Origins of the Bracelet. Yes this is a shameless plug, but you know what? This is my story and if I want to plug her stuff then so be it! Believe me though, you won't regret it.

A/n 2:The words in italics are flashbacks, just so you don't get confused.

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The first day on Gagazet was just as Kimahri has said it would be. It this would continue, they would be able to reach Zanarkand in the expected time. Rikku and Luzzu walked along in silence. The only sound breaking it was the occasional battle.

That night they set up camp in a well hidden cave. It was big enough for the two of them, yet small enough that fiends would not bother them much. They set up sleeping bags, and Rikku started a fire. Once she was sure it would not go out she went to sit at the entrance of the cave. She stared out at the snow covered landscape in thought.

"You have been silent since I have joined you. Something on your mind?" Luzzu asked breaking her from her thought for the moment.

"Just thinking is all. Two or three days and we will be there, you know. Then I might be able to find out why I am here." She thought of the conversation she had back in Macalania.

"Once you have reached the forgotten city of Zanarkand you will learn more about your mission. Yes, you have been the two we have chosen to defeat Yu Yevon, but there is more to it then just that." Shiva spoke coolly informing the two would be (once again) heroes. She gave a small inward smile as they glanced to one another in question.

"What is in Zanarkand? Can't I just find Yevon now and send him?" Rikku asked confused.

"Sorry little one. But you are not ready just yet. There are things you must know that can only be found in the forgotten city."

"We will keep that in mind. We go now." Auron said roughly.

"Wait! You too have things there you must learn. You are now a fayth. As such, there are things you must be aware of."

He turned away from her, but spoke indicating he was going to listen. "Such as?"

"You cannot do anything on your own. The more powerful your summoner is, the more you are as well. Your strength comes directly from her."

"You speak as if I did not already know that." He snapped.

"Auron please." Rikku jumped in. "Listen to what she has to say. I know you have been a guardian twice as does she, but she would not tell you this if there was not more to it."

He sighed but turned his one good eye to stare at his summoner. "Very well."

Shiva gave an outward smile this time. Bahamut's plans were going as they should. Had it been anyone else she would have doubted it would work. No, he had chosen well. She secretly cast a sleep spell on Rikku. What she had to say to the newest fayth was not for her to be heard. Rikku yawed and lay on the stone floor. Within moments she was asleep.

"You scared?" Luzzu asked her. He came up and sat down next to her.

"Maybe, just a little." She said softly. "I mean I have been here before, but it was for Yunie, you know. This time I have to find the answers for myself. And who knows what will happen when it is all over?" She let out a gentle breath of air.

"Let's just go to sleep. You're getting too worked up. Relax and worry about it in the morning."

"You go ahead. I'll be in a little while." She urged him.

"Very well then." He said as he stood. "Don't stay up too late. We have a long way ahead of us in the morning." He moved to the back of the cave next to the fire.

"Hmm." She nodded, but wasn't paying much attention to him. "Auron?" She whispered.

"I'm here. What do you need?" He answered gently as if he knew she was going to speak to him.

"I just um. I wanted to talk. Not about this thing we have to do or anything. You know, as friends? Is that okay?"

"Talk? I'm not one for it." He was silent for a moment and Rikku thought he was done. She was surprised when he spoke again. "But, if that is what you want, I suppose I will try."

A grin spread over her face. "Thank you so much. If I could, I would hug you!"

"Thank Yevon you can't."

"Hey, that wasn't very nice!"

"My apologies."

"That's okay. I forgive you. You have changed though, you know. I'm glad."

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"I'm not sure, Lulu. She has been acting weird since I met up with her. She doesn't speak much. The oddest thing is what you told me about someone being with her. So far it has been just the two of us." Luzzu sat in the back of the cave talking to Lulu through the com-sphere she had given him. He was doing his best to fill her in on what was going on.

"I see. I thought something was strange when I read her note. Something has happened to her and she is not the same Al Bhed we know. I told you about her ability to summon. Maybe she was not ready. Yuna had to train for years before she became one."

"Maybe. But that does not seem to be the problem. There are times when she seems as if she zones out. She still fights and walks, but she has a blank look on her face."

"How is she physically? Wakka would like to know."

"Strong as ever. Her magic is above anything I have ever seen. A simple fire spell overkills just about any fiend we come across. However, it takes so much out of her after a while. It's like it takes triple the amount of magic it would normally take."

"That would explain why she passed out here in Besaid." Lulu noted.

"Yes, but get this. She does not need the help of any sort of weapon or those sphere things the girls used to use. It's like an inborn trait." Luzzu lifted his head to see Rikku walk back in. She gave him a small wave and lay down. "I better go. Looks like it's time for bed." He turned off the com-sphere and made sure that it was in his bag. Once confident it was safe, he laid down and fell asleep himself.

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Dreams, they haunted her sleep. She could not get away from them. She tried to run only to find her feet stuck to the ground. All light faded and she screamed, but nothing would come out. No light and no sound. Was she going to die here? And exactly where was 'here'? She shouted again. Nothing but the blackness around her.

Then a small light floated close by. She reached a hand out to catch it, but it was too quick. It slipped through her fingers. She forced her body to do as she wanted and slowly found her feet taking small steps. Little at first, then her stride became longer. Soon she was running. That light, what was it? She had to find out.

She could see it just ahead of her. It was as if it was leading her somewhere, but where? The light faded and she found herself on the outskirts of Zanarkand.

"Zanarkand? Why am I here?" She asked out loud not even thinking her voice did not work. To her surprise someone answered her.

"You must help them." It came from behind her.

She turned quickly and faced a familiar figure. It was the fayth of Valefor. (Quick A/n, In the game I am aware Valefor was a girl. But I changed it because I didn't want Auron to be trapped with a bunch of females. And I couldn't change Shiva. It wouldn't work. Just wanted to point that out.)

"You, what am I doing here?" She asked him.

"Don't let them give up. She is scared, and needs you to encourage her. He hurts as well and needs to learn to accept help. You can be the one to do that for them. They are almost here. Talk to them." The fayth disappeared and a blond came around the bend. Behind her stood a dark haired man.

"Rikku?" She whispered. Her cousin turned and stared strait at her. Yuna sat up in bed. She woke up before getting a look at who else stood on the hill. What was that all about? Tidus lay next to her. He groggily opened an eye to see why she had moved so suddenly. It was unlike her to be so restless.

"Yuna what is it?" He sat up and yawned before rubbing her back.

"I had a dream. It was about Rikku. I'm worried about her. What if something were to happen? I would never forgive myself for letting her go."

"Don't worry about it. Luzzu is with her. I'm sure that if something were to happen, he would be right there to help." He kissed her cheek and lay back down. The light sound of snoring told her he had fallen asleep.

"I don't know. I just don't know. The fayth, what did he mean?" She wondered before laying down herself.