Interlude

Disclaimer: Don't own it, never have, never will.

A/n: I know I said that Zanarkand would be next, but this idea popped in my head. I just had to use it, because it says so much. Sorry. Don't worry; we will go back soon enough.

FrequencyQueen: Thanks a lot. I guess after playing the game a million times, I better have it right.

MakoAnima: Yeah I know it could never happen, but I thought it would make a nice twist. I don't know though, maybe I ought to take it out and put something else there. What do you think?

mysterious digidreamer: Guess you'll just have to wait and find out, hehe.

Chibi-Sorrow: Don't worry this is far from over. At least I think it is. I don't know. Oh, now I'm rambling. I know how I'm gonna end it, it's just getting there.

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He stood next to a small pool waiting. Rising from above the water about two feet, was a holographic image. He watched as the blond sat and conversed with the fayth who resided with her. She seemed at ease enough with him. That was a good sign.

Suddenly several more people showed up with him, but he was not startled. He was expecting them.

"You have arrived. Thank you for coming on such short notice." The hooded figure said still not turning from the pool's image.

"Bahamut, what have you called us for? I was quite happy where I was." The fayth of Ifrit snapped. His heated attitude showing why he was the aeon of fire.

"Chill, Ifrit." Shiva placed a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. "Let us hear what he has to say."

"Very well," He grumbled.

"Thank you. Are we all here?" Bahamut turned to look around. Here was where they lived when they were not being summoned. It was like an extension of the farplane, but not quite. One could not go and call an image of them, they were not fully dead, hence the extension. "Valefor is missing." He noted. A side glance to the pool showed him where he was.

Rikku had summoned him and was now fighting fiends. The smile on her face told him she was only training. Luzzu stood to the side watching.

"Very well. Let's begin." Bahamut said.

"What is it you needed to see us about? I thought you said we were not needed." Ixion asked.

"The threat of Yu Yevon has become worse. He knows of our summoner." A few gasps came from the group. Those who didn't gasp scoffed.

Yojimbo was the first to speak. "So what does this mean for us?"

A new voice joined the conversation. "It means he has found a way to get his revenge on summoners and fayth. Now that he is awake, he will stop at nothing to recreate sin. And if he does, nothing is safe. Not Spira, not the farplane."

"Valefor, I am glad to see you have made it." Bahamut said.

"Sorry I could not be here sooner, but I could not refuse my summoner." He looked around the group. "Is Phoenix Auron not here as well?"

"No, he will not be joining us. His place is not here." Bahamut informed him. "So tell us what you and Shiva have found out so far."

"Only that Yevon is getting stronger and stronger. We have both suffered defeat at his hand. That and what I have told you when I arrived." Valefor answered.

"If the two of them do not create a bond strong enough, then our hope for defeating Yevon is gone." Shiva spoke, her cool voice filling the room.

"Bahamut, your plan was a waste from the beginning." Ifrit cut in. "They will never get along!"

Others cut in as well trying to reason with each other when a woman in a blue dress made her way to the front. She looked to the purple hooded fayth and nodded before facing the crowd.

"Enough." That one word was all it took to silence them all. "We must trust Bahamut on this. I know Auron. He may not let the young one in easily, but once he does they will be a force not to be reckoned with. I will take the path that leads to Zanarkand myself. Once there I will talk to them personally." When she finished speaking, Anima disappeared. She would wait for them there.

Mindy Magus hesitantly stepped up next. "Bahamut, what will happen if they don't, you know?"

Bahamut stepped next to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Then all Spira will be in trouble. You remember the holes Vegnagun made?" She nodded. "It will be worse. There will be no difference between living and dead. But do not worry young one. I would not have chosen them if I did not think it would not work."

"Does Phoenix Auron know of any of this?" Ixion asked.

Shiva was the one to answer. "No, It would interfere in the plans. He only needs to worry about protecting the summoner. And through doing that, he will learn what it means to open up. The bond they create will determine whether or not Yevon will be defeated."

"Thank you, Shiva. That ends the meeting." Bahamut spoke up.

The fayth talked together as they disappeared in twos. When the place was empty, he turned to see the image above the pool. Rikku was talking to Auron again. Soon he would see the full plan for him. For now it would soon be time for Rikku to have another dream. She has almost found her light. Bahamut smiled from under his hood.

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That was soooo short, but I think it got the point across. That's all I care about. Don't worry; I'll make up for the shortness with my next chap.