" Morning had peered through the darkness of night just hours ago when The Gullwings boarded the Celsius ready to set off. Biding their farewells to their loved ones and greeting the new adventure setting out before their path with obstacles yet unknown, and dangers yet uncharted. Just as it has always been, just as it always will be. Yuna had awoken some time before the sun had began to peak over the flat, calm sea. The cold air flowing before sun rise chilling her mildly as she stepped out onto the ground, barely managing to bring herself to leave Tidus's arms whom she could hear still groaning in the distance. Once again beginning to toss in pain."

I'm sorry…" She had whispered as she leaned sadly above him, tears slowly making their way down her cheeks as she gently kissed him on the lips a final time before she would have to go. She felt like she was abandoning him. Leaving him here to fade away." I d-don't want to leave you……But… If I don't you'll fade away again, and I won't let that happen! I promise I'll come back!

" The pain he was barely enduring only seemed to intensify as she turned her back to leave, larger groans escaping from his lips as small screams only able to be heard from inside the hut fought their way between his moans. Making her stop immediately and rush back to his side." Yuna…..Yuna…." His words came weaker than ever, so faint she had to lean to make it out."

" At the heart-break she held confined within herself, an outburst of tears was seemingly immanent to this point when she finally acknowledged just how agonizing this was for him. Having every ounce of strength extracted from his body with every moment that passed, her alone sitting here was drawing him closer to deteriorating away. When she could be closer to ending his suffering."

" So why was she so reluctant to remove herself from his presence? Fear of him fading away the moment she exited to begin her quest? Fear of him waking up, and not finding her here by his side? Ultimately the reason she feared, was NOT being there to embrace him at his every waking moment. And hating her for not waiting patiently to help him."

I have to go now.." She had finally spoken through her endless tears." I love you Tidus… Please hang on for me. I'll come back soon! I promise you!" She nearly yelled out her words as she finally stood up, wiping away her tears. And after many moments of silence, doing nothing but watch him as if hoping he would answer, she turned her back to him. And as she sobbed uncontrollably, stepped out from the hut. Leaving his distant groans behind her, for him to suffer alone."

------------Near The Celsius

You be careful ya?" Wakka yelled out over the roar of the Celsius as Yuna slowly boarded the ramp." Come back to us soon after ya knock this thing off!

I will!" The High Summoner yelled out as the ramp slowly began to lift and shut." Take care of Tidus for me!!

Don't worry Yuna!" Lulu yelled out as she slowly began to cradle Vindina in her arms." We will be sure he is taken care of.

Thank you!!" As her words barely managed to escape through the crack between the ramps rising, it finally shut off fully as the faint sound of cheers were drowned out by a massive roar as the Celsius sped off into the sky, disappearing into the distance in a matter of seconds."

Well, now we're off once again!" The Al Bhed Rikku giggled excitedly as the Herself, Yuna and Paine made their way for the deck." Ohhhhhh this is going to be soooo much fun!!!

Tsk." Paine chuckled as she rolled her eyes." Do you always have to be so cheerful. We're not going on any Sphere Hunt.

I know that!" She whined padding the arms swiftly with her hands like she so often did." But at least we can go on another adventure!

I suppose your right." Paine seemed to think about this, and finally gave an agreeing nod."

" As the 3 girls stepped out onto the Bridge expecting a warm greeting from the crew, Brother was standing impatiently before them within a seemingly aggravated expression, his arms crossed as his foot tapped the ground continuously."

Yuna!" He finally yelled out as his arms unfolded and swayed in the air." You have returned to me at last!" He dashed forth in attempt to hug her to only to have Rikku knock him off to the side."

Give it a rest sicko!" She grumbled placing her hands upon her hips." Yuna didn't come her for you! She came here in order to save Tidus!

Bwah!" Brother immediately grew frustrated as he turned his head away in annoyance to hide his disappointment." Yuna should not waste time on blonde man! He is not worth her time! Nothing short of trouble for her!

" Yuna just stood there, gazing at the man who spoke sadly yet forcefully. Getting his words across before Rikku had the chance to hurt him then shook her head in disagreement." No, your wrong! He is worth every moment of my time! And we're wasting it right now!" She couldn't help but allow another tear of sadness slip down her cheek." I can't let him fade away on me again!

Exactly bub!" The hyperactive Al Bhed yelled as she pushed Brother towards his seat." Now get your arse in gear and lets go to Bevelle!

" Brother obeyed obediently as his back turned with reluctance away from the staring group, swaggering his way forth as though he had not been phased by the response he head been giving, this time, as hard as it would be for him to accept, his love for Yuna would have to recede until Tidus was gone. Knowing it would take an eternity for that to happen."

Hey Rikku?" Yuna asked quietly as she placed her hands gently behind her back leaning forth." I'm going to go up on the deck.. I want to be alone for awhile.

Roger!" She winked as she jumped forth to Shinra in order to nose about in his business."

Don't stay out there too long, we'll probably arrive in Bevelle bout an hour from now." Paine reminded as she walked quietly over to Rikku to end her nosing about."

" Yuna only nodded as her back turned away from the occupied group socializing on the Bridge, stepping out through the doorway that slid open to greet her as she made her way hastily through the passage leading to the Elevator, boarding it with a smile as she was transported up to the deck in a matter of moments. And stepped out to be greeted by the sunshine."

" A satisfied sigh drove through the spacing of her luscious lips as the wind drilled relentlessly against her shortened hair. Opposing forces making it quavering rapidly as she stepped her way across the crimson coating, her multi-colored eyes glistening brightly beneath the luminous covering reflecting the radiant glow from the sun looming above. It's illumination blurred when a cloud drifted aimlessly before it, cloaking her body in a shadow wide enough to shroud the ship entirely."

" Although she was pleased to have once again embarked on yet another adventure with more important motivations, she could not contain the vast depression bottled in her heart for leaving Tidus. Despite the cause for doing so, she had no excuse for allowing him to endure the interminable affliction scathing his body. Abandoning him to bare it alone, how she felt nonetheless she couldn't shake it. Yuna felt guilty."

I'll return to you my love…" She whispered as her bi-colored eyes veered worriedly up to the cerulean sky, the color above her only causing her mind set on forgetting of his endless eyes that made her melt just to stare into their depths. So full of compassion and love that knew no limits, expressed only through his beautiful gaze that warmed her when she froze." Just please, hang on…

" As she turned her head slowly to the side, she could see, past the wind barraging her eyes, Bevelle's image begin to materialize in the distance from their approaching speed. A soft smile forming upon her lips as she readied herself for landing and progressed forth to the Bridge."

-----------Inside Bevelle

" Yuna, Paine and Rikku arrived finally after what seemed like hours in the Temple of the Fayth some time after crossing into the city. Darkness purging around them in a shroud of mist as Yuna stood before her companions with a sheer look of absolute determination, gazing up into the air as Bahamut towered above her silently, floating without so much as a smile beneath the purple hood of his robe that left his eyes unseen beneath a darker shadow."

I'm glad you've come. "The Fayth spoke abruptly as a small smile caught between the sides of his lips, his voice seeming to echo out in the abyss beyond him."

Tell me what is going on?" She immediately skipped to the point. Forcing herself ignore the will to greet him warmly back." Why is Tidus fading away?

" The smile slowly faded from boy's lips as frown placed upon them, replacing the warmth radiating from his grin. Serious yet seemingly upset, he knew she was in a rush." You want to know why all of this is happening….. And how to stop it correct? You want to know why your loved one can't stay with you, you want to know why you can't stay with him.

" The former summoner seemed rather taking back by the boy's words as she stared up in awe with a sigh, leering her gaze down to the pillar upon she stood and nodded." Yes… What IS it exactly that is draining you?

Nothing more than a spirit…" He began." Nothing more than a soul sealed away in it's own solitude, where it waits to be awoken.

What do you mean?" Yuna asked dumfounded." Please, explain to me

1000 years ago, in the time of Zanarkand's glory, there existed many emotions in the hearts of it's inhabitants. Emotions such as love, jealousy, hate, confusion, existing in their prime. Each one stronger than the next, but nothing compared to greatest In that time so long ago…. That emotion was lust." The Fayth ended shortly." Near the time of Zanarkand's destruction, those emotions grew overwhelming for some, leading to the deaths of many by suicide, it's population shortening by the day all because others wanted something they could never have. Deciding to take their own life in order to end their eternal suffering….. But back then, summoners were rare. And the souls wandered freely unsent, evolving into fiends. Yet some had become so strong, so powerful, they did not fall lure to that same fate. Yet instead, suffered a darker one. The emotions bound to their spirits drew many of the souls together simultaneously, forging a darkness that grew larger with every day and soul it absorbed until it took a form, that form was Oblivion.

" Rikku's head tilted in confusion, as did Yuna's and Paine's as they listened without interruption."

Oblivion was a being much like Sin itself, existing for the sheer pleasure of destruction and mayhem like a relentless killer assaulting an innocent child. Killing all without so much as a breath of hesitation. Said to be the worst thing ever to happen to Zanarkand. Attacking the city every 2 years so it could feed. But one day, a man stepped forth from the shadows, uniting all the hearts of many together and brought forth an army strong enough to combat any fiend in existence back then. But alone as the war raged further in the land no known as Bikanel, it was not enough. With his dying breaths, the man known as Galen heaved himself up with his remaining strength with the living soldiers, and forged their united souls into a final strike and obliterated Oblivion's body, leaving nothing more than his soul to be sealed away in the a temple built to hold him there for eternity, buried beneath the sands. But now, although we thought he was forever gone, are foolish assumptions only struck us with all the more shock when we realized Oblivion's spirit was beginning to awaken. And feeding off our very powers to do it. Even we do not know how…..

Is there anyway to stop it?" She whispered quietly only loud enough for him to hear." Can't we do anything?

Travel to Bikanel, there beneath the sands is where the ancient temple lies…." He spoke a final time." When all is done, our strength shall return and Tidus shall fade no more. He can stay with you for eternity…" With his words finally spoken, before Yuna could respond with a happy face to know Tidus would stay, he was gone. "