A New Saviour
Disclaimer: I own neither Final Fantasy nor Shadow Hearts and you know who does.
Author's Note: Thank you so much to The Hunter, jilly, Vaurnut, and Dragonheart7373 for reviewing my story, it really means a lot to me. I didn't think anyone would really read it cause I noticed that the Shadow Hearts section on the site is a little empty. But thanks guys, it inspires me to press on! Oh, and to Dragonheart7373, I know that my writing is a little rushed. It's always been and it's one of the things I hate about my writing. But I will try to improve on that ^-^!
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Chapter 3
That night there was quite a celebration as everyone congratulated the girl, who the boys now knew as Yuna, on becoming a Summoner. And what she had done when they exited the temple amazed even Yuri as she called forth as large, red, purple, and gold, bird-like beast from seemingly nowhere. He just couldn't figure it out.
Tidus came and took a seat next to Yuri, who was just staring at the night sky.
"Never seen so many stars out before," Tidus commented. Yuri nodded. "Still thinking about this afternoon?" he asked him.
"Yeah, I've never seen anything like that before. And I've seen a lot of shit in my life," Yuri said, as he turned to look at Tidus.
"I know, it was amazing. I was kinda scared, but she just patted that thing on the head and off it went! So I guess that was one of those Aeon things that old man at the temple was talking about."
"I guess so," Yuri agreed. "So what do you think-" Yuri stopped when he noticed that Tidus wasn't listening anymore. He was looking off towards Yuna, who was surrounded by admirers from the village. Yuri smirked. "Someone has a crush," he said in a singsong voice. Tidus turned back to Yuri, a faint pink on his cheeks.
"No, I just think she's really pretty," Tidus said quickly. "And Wakka only just introduced us to them, it's not like we're good friends or anything."
"Yeah, she's cute," Yuri commented. Tidus shook his head and looked back over at Yuna.
"She's beautiful," he corrected him.
"Well then, go talk to her!" Yuri said.
"I can't, I wouldn't know what to say." Yuri sighed.
"Stop being such a wuss and just go over there! Look, everyone's leaving her alone now, no one will hear you," Yuri encouraged. Tidus shook his head.
"I can't."
"Fine, then I will," Yuri said, standing. Tidus' head snapped up.
"Wait! But, uh . . . Put in a good word for me?" Tidus asked, smiling in deafeat.
"Yeah, yeah," Yuri said as he made his way over to the young Summoner. Yuna saw him approach and gave him a shy smile. Yuri plopped down next her.
"Hello, Yuri right?" she asked. He grinned.
"Yeah, that's me. And you're Yuna." She nodded. "That was a pretty impressive show you put on earlier," he commented. "I can't help but be a little curious about it."
"You mean you don't know about Aeons?" she asked, a little surprised. "I thought everyone in Spira knew."
"Oh right, I've been . . . uh . . . gotten too far . . . close to. . . uh . . ." For the life of him Yuri could not remember that excuse that Tidus had kept using. "Oh hell, I woke up on the beach here and I have no idea where I am," he told her. "I don't know anything about this place, but I am trying to learn. I know that you Summoner people, well, summon these things and how you're on a quest to defeat Sin, blah blah blah." Yuna giggled.
"I've never heard it described quite like that before."
"So can you tell me where those Aeon things come from?" he asked her.
"Well, I must pray to summon them. Only then will they come to my aid," she explained.
"But that one seemed to come out of nowhere. Is it a real live thing that follows you around like a dog and comes when you call it?" Yuri asked. Yuna giggled again.
"When I pray, willing, faithful souls, called the Fayth, combine to make up the Aeon that I am summoning," she told him.
"So that thing was made up of souls?" Yuri asked.
"Basically," she said, smiling shyly. Yuri couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"I guess some things never change," he said quietly. Yuna looked at him.
"I'm sorry?" she asked. Yuri looked up at her and chuckled.
"Oh, well, I was just thinking about how these things are made up of souls. Even though I'm not really from around here, my power is kind of the same thing."
"Really? Tell me about it." Yuri thought a minute about the best way to explain his fusion powers.
"Okay, well, where I'm from I'm called a Harmonixer. It means that I can fuse with different monsters that reside inside my body. When I need them, I just concentrate real hard and I can assume their form and acquire their strength and powers." Yuna looked a little confused, so he continued. "All the monsters that I've killed combine into one powerful fusion monster, that if I defeat I can fuse with it and assume its form whenever I need to. So my fusion monsters are also made up of souls."
"That's amazing!" Yuna commented.
"It is?"
"Of course! I'd love to see it sometime."
"Well, I think I'll be around a while since I have no idea where my friends are, so you probably will," Yuri said, winking at her.
"Your friends?"
"Oh, Alice, Margarete, and Zhuzhen. I was with them during . . . uh, this thing and I guess we got separated." He really didn't want to explain about a God being summoned to destroy the world.
"I'm sure you'll find them," Yuna said encouragingly. She looked down at her hands. "You must be really in touch with the souls that aid you," she commented. "I mean, they not only help you, they're a part of you."
"Well, you must be really in touch with those Aeon things to, or else they wouldn't come to you, right?" Yuri asked, smiling. Yuna smiled back.
"Yes, you're right." Just then, more people came over to talk to Yuna so Yuri excused himself. As he looked back at her, smiling and laughing with the people, he couldn't help but be reminded of Alice. They were just so similar. Shy, gentle, caring. He wondered where they were right now. He wasn't sure if they were back in Shangai or in this strange world with him. Hell, he didn't even know if they were still alive after what happened. Similar thoughts swam around his head as he made his way back over to Tidus and sat down.
"Well, what'd she say?" Tidus asked eagerly, snapping Yuri from his thoughts.
"Huh?"
"You did mention me, didn't you?"
"Oops. Sorry, I forgot," Yuri said with a sheepish grin on his face.
"Aww man!"
*~*~*~*~
Yuri woke up in a very different place than where he fell asleep. As least he thought he had woken up. One look around told him that he was still dreaming.
"Damn it, not this place again!" The sky was black, and a thin fog covered the ground. A broken, cobblestone pathway led to a huge pair of heavy, wooden doors and a rusty iron gate that was tightly shut. A crumbling, stone wall with one open gate from which Yuri had entered surrounded the whole place. And perched on mounds of grass were 6 large tombstones. Yuri uttered a long string of curses as he made his way over to the wooden doors. He was in the graveyard again. He stopped in front of the doors that were guarded by four floating masks: Grail, Staff, Sword, and Gold.
"Hee hee hee, look who's back!" remarked the red Staff mask.
"Nice to see another damned soul coming to visit us!" added the Yellow sword mask.
"You know, I'm getting really, really sick of you guys," Yuri growled at them. "You keep summoning me here and I want to know what you want this time!" he demanded.
"My my, such a temper," said the green Gold mask.
"It wasn't us who called you here this time," the blue Grail mask informed him.
"Oh yeah, then who was it?" Yuri asked, still incredibly annoyed. It was true, that when he usually came here it was because he had to clear the Malice that accumulated in his talisman. The talisman was a gift from his father, and one time the masks summoned him it was because they wanted to tell him that were going to get revenge for their fallen brethren. Aka, the many monsters that Yuri has killed during his life. The souls would collect as Malice and his talisman would change colours to indicate the level. From blue, to green, to yellow, and finally to red.
However, if it reached its peak, death would appear and would not stop pursuing him until he came back to the graveyard and cleared the Malice by doing battle with some random monster. Thus, he would never be rid of this cursed place.
It did have one advantage, though. When Yuri killed enough monsters of an element, they would combine into one inside those tombstones into a powerful monster that Yuri could fuse with. This time, though, he didn't have any fusion monsters to battle as he already had the highest level for each element. And he didn't come here willingly. So what did the masks want him for now?
"In case you haven't noticed, that wretched talisman you wear has not been accumulating Malice," Gold told him. Yuri looked at the small pendent around his neck. Gold was right, the stone still glowed a dark blue, meaning there was no Malice in it.
"Hey, you're right! Then why am I here?"
"Somehow, our curse on you has been lifted by another," Staff said angrily.
"Oh, really?" Yuri said, a smirk playing on his lips. "Gee, that's too bad. That means I don't have to come back here anymore, do I?" The Masks looked absolutely livid. "So who did break your wimpy, little curse?"
"Why should we tell you?" Grail asked angrily.
"It seems that since you are no longer in your world, our curse has no effect on the type of souls that roam this new world," Sword added.
"Wait, you guys know where I am?" Yuri asked.
"We do not. And even if we did, we wouldn't tell you!" growled Gold.
"Our purpose of bringing you here is that we are being forced to give you a message from someone you know very well," Sword said, trying to get straight to the point. "The same person who summoned you here, even though he cannot speak to you directly just yet. The same person who broke our curse."
"Apparently someone very close to you is still watching over you, and holds the key to this new world inside of himself. Although, he is not ready to relinquish it to you until you get stronger," Staff told him.
"Well, tell me who it is!" Yuri demanded.
"No," Grail said simply.
"No?"
"No," Sword repeated. "We will do no such thing. We are to only tell you that you are no longer cursed by us, yet you must keep coming back here in order to find the one who is watching over you. As you get stronger, so will he. And then he can pass down the power he holds to you."
Yuri growled, knowing that this is as helpful as these stupid masks get.
"Fine, I'll go. But just remember, one of these days I will kick your ass!" he said, turning to leave. The Masks snickered behind him.
"Go! Return to your pathetic world!" they called after him as he headed back across the graveyard to the open gates.
*~*~*~*~
"Yuri, wake up!" Tidus whispered as he shook him awake.
"Snuh? Wha? What's going on?" Yuri mumbled as he rolled over. He and Tidus had been sharing a room that contained two small, soft beds. Apparently, Tidus was still awake.
"You were talking in your sleep. Mumbling something about masks and a graveyard," Tidus told him.
"Yeah, I do that sometimes," he replied, rubbing his eyes. "So why'd you wake me up?"
"Oh, well, you just seemed to be in a lot of pain, that's all," Tidus said. "I couldn't sleep anyway because Wakka and that Lulu woman have been arguing right outside."
"Really?" Yuri jumped out of bed and headed for the door, pulling the cloth back ever so slightly. "So what's happening so far?" Tidus just looked at him. "What? I'm bored, I need some gossip!"
"Well, they've been arguing about someone named Chappu. Apparently someone really looks like him, yet Lulu says no matter what it isn't him," Tidus said.
"Ya, but, he needed help," Wakka said, pathetically trying to come up with a good reason.
"Excuses again?" Lulu asked, glaring at him.
"Ya, but . . . " This time Wakka was at a loss for words.
"That's it, no more. Enough Wakka!" Lulu said angrily as she stormed off, leaving Wakka behind, speechless.
"Man, she's scary," Tidus commented. "Wakka was totally at her mercy."
"Yeah, but damn she's hot!" Yuri said as Tidus just sighed. Wakka hung his head as he began to make his way towards them.
"Come on, let's get back to sleep before Wakka notices we've been listening." Yuri nodded reluctantly and climbed back into his bed.
*~*~*~*~
When the two woke up, they learned that Yuna would be starting her Pilgrimage, which Wakka explained to them in great detail.
"So you have to go as her Guardian, along with Lulu and the blue dude?" Yuri asked.
"Ya, and we leave now."
"Well then, what are we supposed to do? We don't know where we are and don't know anyone!" Tidus complained. Wakka sighed.
"Ya, I know. It's just that we must leave as soon as possible," Wakka tried to explain.
"The let us come with you! We'll be a really big help!" Yuri said, clapping Tidus on the shoulder. Tidus brightened up.
"Yeah, let us come!" Wakka wasn't sure what to say.
"I don't think this sort of journey is safe for children," Lulu commented as she overheard the conversation.
"Children? I'm probably older than you!" Yuri said. "Besides, you can never have too many handsome men around." Lulu was about to make another comment when Yuna approached.
"I'd like them to come along," she said softly.
"Why?" asked Lulu.
"Well, they are really in unfamiliar territory, and I'm sure they could help us." She then turned to Yuri. "And we may find your friends." Yuri's smile broadened. Lulu didn't seem convinced but she didn't answer, only glared.
"Then it's settled. We're coming!" Tidus said happily.
"Then I guess we should get you a weapon," Wakka said, disappearing inside his house for minute. He returned with a sword that had a lone, blue blade that almost looked like water. "Tidus, do you know how to use a sword?" he asked.
"Sure!" Tidus said as he accepted the sword and took a few practice swings. "It's great!" Wakka smiled.
"It was my brothers. You kinda look like him," he told him.
"You mean Chappu?" Tidus asked.
"Yeah, how do you know about him?" Wakka asked. Yuri coughed.
"Uh . . . you told us about him before," Tidus lied.
"Did I?"
"Uh . . . yeah."
"Hmm, oh well. Yuri, I don't have any other swords, but I'm sure if we stop by the Crusaders tent they would give you one," Wakka said, turning to him.
"Oh, that's okay. I've got a weapon." Yuri reached into his pocket and pulled out six, long and extremely sharp silver claws. "I usually fight with my fists, so I just use these like this," he informed them, holding the claws between his fingers. Tidus snickered.
"Mine's bigger," he commented. Yuri punched him in the arm. "Ow!"
"I've never seen a weapon like that before," Wakka said, admiring them.
"Also, you have your fusion powers, right?" Yuna added.
"You have powers?" Lulu asked doubtfully.
"What, don't you believe me?" Yuri asked her. Lulu let out a small laugh.
"I'll believe it when I see it," she said simply. Yuri grinned.
"And you will."
"Well, now that that's settled, let's head to the boat. It's going to take us to Kilika. Kimahri's going to meet us there," said Wakka as he started down the path, followed by Lulu, Yuna, and Tidus. Yuri hadn't moved, a little worried about Wakka's last statement.
"W-wait a minute. We're going on a boat?!"
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Author: Well, anyone who has played Shadow Hearts knows exactly why Yuri doesn't like boats ^-^. I tried to explain the graveyard and Malice thing as best as I could, so I'm sorry if it's a little confusing. Also, I tried to throw in a little more interaction b/w the characters. Let me know what you think! I'll love you forever!
Disclaimer: I own neither Final Fantasy nor Shadow Hearts and you know who does.
Author's Note: Thank you so much to The Hunter, jilly, Vaurnut, and Dragonheart7373 for reviewing my story, it really means a lot to me. I didn't think anyone would really read it cause I noticed that the Shadow Hearts section on the site is a little empty. But thanks guys, it inspires me to press on! Oh, and to Dragonheart7373, I know that my writing is a little rushed. It's always been and it's one of the things I hate about my writing. But I will try to improve on that ^-^!
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Chapter 3
That night there was quite a celebration as everyone congratulated the girl, who the boys now knew as Yuna, on becoming a Summoner. And what she had done when they exited the temple amazed even Yuri as she called forth as large, red, purple, and gold, bird-like beast from seemingly nowhere. He just couldn't figure it out.
Tidus came and took a seat next to Yuri, who was just staring at the night sky.
"Never seen so many stars out before," Tidus commented. Yuri nodded. "Still thinking about this afternoon?" he asked him.
"Yeah, I've never seen anything like that before. And I've seen a lot of shit in my life," Yuri said, as he turned to look at Tidus.
"I know, it was amazing. I was kinda scared, but she just patted that thing on the head and off it went! So I guess that was one of those Aeon things that old man at the temple was talking about."
"I guess so," Yuri agreed. "So what do you think-" Yuri stopped when he noticed that Tidus wasn't listening anymore. He was looking off towards Yuna, who was surrounded by admirers from the village. Yuri smirked. "Someone has a crush," he said in a singsong voice. Tidus turned back to Yuri, a faint pink on his cheeks.
"No, I just think she's really pretty," Tidus said quickly. "And Wakka only just introduced us to them, it's not like we're good friends or anything."
"Yeah, she's cute," Yuri commented. Tidus shook his head and looked back over at Yuna.
"She's beautiful," he corrected him.
"Well then, go talk to her!" Yuri said.
"I can't, I wouldn't know what to say." Yuri sighed.
"Stop being such a wuss and just go over there! Look, everyone's leaving her alone now, no one will hear you," Yuri encouraged. Tidus shook his head.
"I can't."
"Fine, then I will," Yuri said, standing. Tidus' head snapped up.
"Wait! But, uh . . . Put in a good word for me?" Tidus asked, smiling in deafeat.
"Yeah, yeah," Yuri said as he made his way over to the young Summoner. Yuna saw him approach and gave him a shy smile. Yuri plopped down next her.
"Hello, Yuri right?" she asked. He grinned.
"Yeah, that's me. And you're Yuna." She nodded. "That was a pretty impressive show you put on earlier," he commented. "I can't help but be a little curious about it."
"You mean you don't know about Aeons?" she asked, a little surprised. "I thought everyone in Spira knew."
"Oh right, I've been . . . uh . . . gotten too far . . . close to. . . uh . . ." For the life of him Yuri could not remember that excuse that Tidus had kept using. "Oh hell, I woke up on the beach here and I have no idea where I am," he told her. "I don't know anything about this place, but I am trying to learn. I know that you Summoner people, well, summon these things and how you're on a quest to defeat Sin, blah blah blah." Yuna giggled.
"I've never heard it described quite like that before."
"So can you tell me where those Aeon things come from?" he asked her.
"Well, I must pray to summon them. Only then will they come to my aid," she explained.
"But that one seemed to come out of nowhere. Is it a real live thing that follows you around like a dog and comes when you call it?" Yuri asked. Yuna giggled again.
"When I pray, willing, faithful souls, called the Fayth, combine to make up the Aeon that I am summoning," she told him.
"So that thing was made up of souls?" Yuri asked.
"Basically," she said, smiling shyly. Yuri couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"I guess some things never change," he said quietly. Yuna looked at him.
"I'm sorry?" she asked. Yuri looked up at her and chuckled.
"Oh, well, I was just thinking about how these things are made up of souls. Even though I'm not really from around here, my power is kind of the same thing."
"Really? Tell me about it." Yuri thought a minute about the best way to explain his fusion powers.
"Okay, well, where I'm from I'm called a Harmonixer. It means that I can fuse with different monsters that reside inside my body. When I need them, I just concentrate real hard and I can assume their form and acquire their strength and powers." Yuna looked a little confused, so he continued. "All the monsters that I've killed combine into one powerful fusion monster, that if I defeat I can fuse with it and assume its form whenever I need to. So my fusion monsters are also made up of souls."
"That's amazing!" Yuna commented.
"It is?"
"Of course! I'd love to see it sometime."
"Well, I think I'll be around a while since I have no idea where my friends are, so you probably will," Yuri said, winking at her.
"Your friends?"
"Oh, Alice, Margarete, and Zhuzhen. I was with them during . . . uh, this thing and I guess we got separated." He really didn't want to explain about a God being summoned to destroy the world.
"I'm sure you'll find them," Yuna said encouragingly. She looked down at her hands. "You must be really in touch with the souls that aid you," she commented. "I mean, they not only help you, they're a part of you."
"Well, you must be really in touch with those Aeon things to, or else they wouldn't come to you, right?" Yuri asked, smiling. Yuna smiled back.
"Yes, you're right." Just then, more people came over to talk to Yuna so Yuri excused himself. As he looked back at her, smiling and laughing with the people, he couldn't help but be reminded of Alice. They were just so similar. Shy, gentle, caring. He wondered where they were right now. He wasn't sure if they were back in Shangai or in this strange world with him. Hell, he didn't even know if they were still alive after what happened. Similar thoughts swam around his head as he made his way back over to Tidus and sat down.
"Well, what'd she say?" Tidus asked eagerly, snapping Yuri from his thoughts.
"Huh?"
"You did mention me, didn't you?"
"Oops. Sorry, I forgot," Yuri said with a sheepish grin on his face.
"Aww man!"
*~*~*~*~
Yuri woke up in a very different place than where he fell asleep. As least he thought he had woken up. One look around told him that he was still dreaming.
"Damn it, not this place again!" The sky was black, and a thin fog covered the ground. A broken, cobblestone pathway led to a huge pair of heavy, wooden doors and a rusty iron gate that was tightly shut. A crumbling, stone wall with one open gate from which Yuri had entered surrounded the whole place. And perched on mounds of grass were 6 large tombstones. Yuri uttered a long string of curses as he made his way over to the wooden doors. He was in the graveyard again. He stopped in front of the doors that were guarded by four floating masks: Grail, Staff, Sword, and Gold.
"Hee hee hee, look who's back!" remarked the red Staff mask.
"Nice to see another damned soul coming to visit us!" added the Yellow sword mask.
"You know, I'm getting really, really sick of you guys," Yuri growled at them. "You keep summoning me here and I want to know what you want this time!" he demanded.
"My my, such a temper," said the green Gold mask.
"It wasn't us who called you here this time," the blue Grail mask informed him.
"Oh yeah, then who was it?" Yuri asked, still incredibly annoyed. It was true, that when he usually came here it was because he had to clear the Malice that accumulated in his talisman. The talisman was a gift from his father, and one time the masks summoned him it was because they wanted to tell him that were going to get revenge for their fallen brethren. Aka, the many monsters that Yuri has killed during his life. The souls would collect as Malice and his talisman would change colours to indicate the level. From blue, to green, to yellow, and finally to red.
However, if it reached its peak, death would appear and would not stop pursuing him until he came back to the graveyard and cleared the Malice by doing battle with some random monster. Thus, he would never be rid of this cursed place.
It did have one advantage, though. When Yuri killed enough monsters of an element, they would combine into one inside those tombstones into a powerful monster that Yuri could fuse with. This time, though, he didn't have any fusion monsters to battle as he already had the highest level for each element. And he didn't come here willingly. So what did the masks want him for now?
"In case you haven't noticed, that wretched talisman you wear has not been accumulating Malice," Gold told him. Yuri looked at the small pendent around his neck. Gold was right, the stone still glowed a dark blue, meaning there was no Malice in it.
"Hey, you're right! Then why am I here?"
"Somehow, our curse on you has been lifted by another," Staff said angrily.
"Oh, really?" Yuri said, a smirk playing on his lips. "Gee, that's too bad. That means I don't have to come back here anymore, do I?" The Masks looked absolutely livid. "So who did break your wimpy, little curse?"
"Why should we tell you?" Grail asked angrily.
"It seems that since you are no longer in your world, our curse has no effect on the type of souls that roam this new world," Sword added.
"Wait, you guys know where I am?" Yuri asked.
"We do not. And even if we did, we wouldn't tell you!" growled Gold.
"Our purpose of bringing you here is that we are being forced to give you a message from someone you know very well," Sword said, trying to get straight to the point. "The same person who summoned you here, even though he cannot speak to you directly just yet. The same person who broke our curse."
"Apparently someone very close to you is still watching over you, and holds the key to this new world inside of himself. Although, he is not ready to relinquish it to you until you get stronger," Staff told him.
"Well, tell me who it is!" Yuri demanded.
"No," Grail said simply.
"No?"
"No," Sword repeated. "We will do no such thing. We are to only tell you that you are no longer cursed by us, yet you must keep coming back here in order to find the one who is watching over you. As you get stronger, so will he. And then he can pass down the power he holds to you."
Yuri growled, knowing that this is as helpful as these stupid masks get.
"Fine, I'll go. But just remember, one of these days I will kick your ass!" he said, turning to leave. The Masks snickered behind him.
"Go! Return to your pathetic world!" they called after him as he headed back across the graveyard to the open gates.
*~*~*~*~
"Yuri, wake up!" Tidus whispered as he shook him awake.
"Snuh? Wha? What's going on?" Yuri mumbled as he rolled over. He and Tidus had been sharing a room that contained two small, soft beds. Apparently, Tidus was still awake.
"You were talking in your sleep. Mumbling something about masks and a graveyard," Tidus told him.
"Yeah, I do that sometimes," he replied, rubbing his eyes. "So why'd you wake me up?"
"Oh, well, you just seemed to be in a lot of pain, that's all," Tidus said. "I couldn't sleep anyway because Wakka and that Lulu woman have been arguing right outside."
"Really?" Yuri jumped out of bed and headed for the door, pulling the cloth back ever so slightly. "So what's happening so far?" Tidus just looked at him. "What? I'm bored, I need some gossip!"
"Well, they've been arguing about someone named Chappu. Apparently someone really looks like him, yet Lulu says no matter what it isn't him," Tidus said.
"Ya, but, he needed help," Wakka said, pathetically trying to come up with a good reason.
"Excuses again?" Lulu asked, glaring at him.
"Ya, but . . . " This time Wakka was at a loss for words.
"That's it, no more. Enough Wakka!" Lulu said angrily as she stormed off, leaving Wakka behind, speechless.
"Man, she's scary," Tidus commented. "Wakka was totally at her mercy."
"Yeah, but damn she's hot!" Yuri said as Tidus just sighed. Wakka hung his head as he began to make his way towards them.
"Come on, let's get back to sleep before Wakka notices we've been listening." Yuri nodded reluctantly and climbed back into his bed.
*~*~*~*~
When the two woke up, they learned that Yuna would be starting her Pilgrimage, which Wakka explained to them in great detail.
"So you have to go as her Guardian, along with Lulu and the blue dude?" Yuri asked.
"Ya, and we leave now."
"Well then, what are we supposed to do? We don't know where we are and don't know anyone!" Tidus complained. Wakka sighed.
"Ya, I know. It's just that we must leave as soon as possible," Wakka tried to explain.
"The let us come with you! We'll be a really big help!" Yuri said, clapping Tidus on the shoulder. Tidus brightened up.
"Yeah, let us come!" Wakka wasn't sure what to say.
"I don't think this sort of journey is safe for children," Lulu commented as she overheard the conversation.
"Children? I'm probably older than you!" Yuri said. "Besides, you can never have too many handsome men around." Lulu was about to make another comment when Yuna approached.
"I'd like them to come along," she said softly.
"Why?" asked Lulu.
"Well, they are really in unfamiliar territory, and I'm sure they could help us." She then turned to Yuri. "And we may find your friends." Yuri's smile broadened. Lulu didn't seem convinced but she didn't answer, only glared.
"Then it's settled. We're coming!" Tidus said happily.
"Then I guess we should get you a weapon," Wakka said, disappearing inside his house for minute. He returned with a sword that had a lone, blue blade that almost looked like water. "Tidus, do you know how to use a sword?" he asked.
"Sure!" Tidus said as he accepted the sword and took a few practice swings. "It's great!" Wakka smiled.
"It was my brothers. You kinda look like him," he told him.
"You mean Chappu?" Tidus asked.
"Yeah, how do you know about him?" Wakka asked. Yuri coughed.
"Uh . . . you told us about him before," Tidus lied.
"Did I?"
"Uh . . . yeah."
"Hmm, oh well. Yuri, I don't have any other swords, but I'm sure if we stop by the Crusaders tent they would give you one," Wakka said, turning to him.
"Oh, that's okay. I've got a weapon." Yuri reached into his pocket and pulled out six, long and extremely sharp silver claws. "I usually fight with my fists, so I just use these like this," he informed them, holding the claws between his fingers. Tidus snickered.
"Mine's bigger," he commented. Yuri punched him in the arm. "Ow!"
"I've never seen a weapon like that before," Wakka said, admiring them.
"Also, you have your fusion powers, right?" Yuna added.
"You have powers?" Lulu asked doubtfully.
"What, don't you believe me?" Yuri asked her. Lulu let out a small laugh.
"I'll believe it when I see it," she said simply. Yuri grinned.
"And you will."
"Well, now that that's settled, let's head to the boat. It's going to take us to Kilika. Kimahri's going to meet us there," said Wakka as he started down the path, followed by Lulu, Yuna, and Tidus. Yuri hadn't moved, a little worried about Wakka's last statement.
"W-wait a minute. We're going on a boat?!"
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Author: Well, anyone who has played Shadow Hearts knows exactly why Yuri doesn't like boats ^-^. I tried to explain the graveyard and Malice thing as best as I could, so I'm sorry if it's a little confusing. Also, I tried to throw in a little more interaction b/w the characters. Let me know what you think! I'll love you forever!