"A thunderous roar boomed out from the skeletal figure looming above, as the group before it stumbled back in fear. Pyrflies, withering endlessly off the creature's grotesque image, glowed with a strange magnificence surrounding the beast as they parted into the air. The dull, empty sockets where it's glowering eyes had once been peering ominously down upon them as if it could see every individual, like it knew who was where and who was who. A repining gaze that through the tumult brought such consternation to it's peak a selected few feared to breath, feared to blink."

"Yuna stood dumbfounded before the transparent beast towering in the sky. The continual producing of pyrflies somewhat kindling a suppressed emotion of gratification, simplicity at it's best as she continued to gaze on in dismay. The lace of dread bound to the obtained gratitude overwhelming had been lately acknowledged, as such turned to the matters of Tidus, Pondering as to if this creature's sudden appearance would effect Tidus's duration of time remaining, or if it had already been spent."

" Acting in rhythm with the disturbing thought, her bi-colored orbs hastily took hold upon the awed figure whose mouth still gapped open in amazement. Obviously, without a doubt, startled yet intrigued by such a monstrosity he could not bring himself to fear it yet. Unless that astonishment was turned to anxiety, he would likely stand with bulging eyes while Zanarkand was reduced to ashes. Such as Bevelle had been recently before, an event still haunting her very soul."

Yunie it's back!!!" A sudden whine came from the fear stricken Al Bhed Rikku allowing her hands to once again, swap at the air in a pattern. Repeating the process constantly with a consuming glimpse of fear drowned in the swirls of her eyes." Ohhh we have to get everyone away from here before it decides to fire at Zanarkand like it did on Bevelle!! That was bad enough but this place is historical!

I know Rikku!" Yuna suddenly snapped to her own surprise, allowing her brows to furrow, exasperated while her hands firmly clinched." I can't forgive this thing for what it has done.... And there is no way we can escape it! We have to put a stop to it here and now!" The High Summoner practically commanded allowing her hands to clasp the handle of her pistols, drawing them out in hostility and preparation for conflict. A confrontation assuming the second Rikku joined alongside with her dagger's twirled in hand, awaiting the 3rd combatant Paine who ascended in the line shortly after words."

Listen Yuna, I'm going to trust Tidus. Maybe...If we dispose of this thing nothing else the Fayth foresaw while occur." The warrior offered reassuringly as though apologizing for taking the side of Nooj in the previous debate. In the recent event that would scar her with loathe for herself every time she wandered back to it." Consider this an act of redemption and friendship Yuna! I am sorry I doubted you!

" With past wrongs forgiven and friendships restored, the trio once again aligned themselves in battle. Swearing an oath of protection to the other, their loyalty mended through their forgiveness. This time, sewing a bond that would not quake in the matter of betrayal, it was eternal. So swiftly to their appreciation of alliance, the trio sped forth in eagerness. Permitting their weapons to slither in and out of their grasps through complex, twirling motions of showmanship. Expressing their jubilance and lack of fear to face off against this beast, yet something inside them was vexed by this adrenaline. And it gradually was brought to the surface."

" Rikku's sped came superior in comparison to the others as she sprinted across the ground with determination sown with excitement. Her fragile body crossing paths with stones and sheltered tablets hung beneath the layer of rock shielding their existence, leaping and running with the agility of a master thief, unknown through the silence of her landings. The blonde Al Bhed however, was devoured by her anticipation, and blinded by her rashness. For even as her skinny arms loomed high above her with glistening daggers that swiped across the exterior of bone upon the beast's right leg, she did not take heed to the figure's turning head above."

Take this, and this, and this!" Rikku exclaimed with an expression radiating her pride to attack it. Obviously in a state of belief her assaults were causing massive affliction to the creature, yet when reality struck it wasn't even wincing. Regardless of how forcefully she slung the pestilent arsenals she could not rip deeply into the coating, scathing the surface but not touching the interior. Despite constant efforts." Ahhhh!! Why!! Won't!!! You!! Let!! Me!! Hurt!! You!!!" She yelled exasperated to her inability to harm it. Gradually easing her swipes to steady, calm cuts that barely made a sound, quickly being drained of strength."

" Nearly keeling over in exhaustion, Rikku did not come to notice the beast's mouth slowly opening above her. Baring it's yellow, razor fangs ominously. She did not hear the calls, the shouts as particles of energy began to accumulate in the center of the monstrosity's glowing jaws. She could not at the moment bring herself to focus upon anything else then her attacks and consuming desire to hurt it."

Rikku!!!!!!!" A sudden scream heaved her out from the trance as Yuna's voice reached across the distance between them, shooting her eyes in the direction as to which the yell had been detected. In time to notice the fear in every individuals eyes, all directing to a single location above her. As the blonde haired woman tilted her head back through confusion as to which they had seen, horror struck at a maddening moment when the blast of energy came soaring down from the beast's mouth. Realizing it all too late."

" Tensing her eyes in preparation for the soon to come agony Rikku allowed her dagger's to raise defensively, having, in desperation, small hopes that the dagger's could bring protection from the erupting blast. But a sudden grasp upon her shoulder forced them to open once again. In time to feel her daggers swept away and body swung backwards with amazing force before sent plummeting to the floor feet away, catching the image of Tidus through the corner of her eye. Her head smacked against a tablet as her body thudded against the ground, crumbles of rock dug into her skin the further she skidded before halting against the corner of a destroyed tower."

Oowwiee..." The naïve blonde whimpered to herself allowing her left hand to caress the bump upon her scalp. Feeling the warmth of blood trickle between her fingertips and plaster her golden blonde hair. Though her vision had been blurred, Rikku fought desperately to clear them as she watched the area where she had been slung from many yards away. Gasping in awe to see Tidus holding the blast of energy off with the assistance of her daggers, his veins practically bulging through his body."

Amazing! That man is holding the blast off with mere daggers!" The whisper of a young man came barely to be heard over the roar of the blast." What power he must have!

Aye, I'll say..." Agreed another with a bizarre accent, his voice gruff and deep." Ta think we were going to try and kill da man...Fools we are...Fools our leaders are...

" Yuna had heard these words as she stood a short distance away from her lover struggling to hold the attack off, her eyes too, bulged in the amazement so many individuals felt. Somewhat lost in a tumult that stranded her with thoughts of how he had suddenly flourished In such power, how he could possibly have flourished in such strength so quickly, when by all means he should have been weakened by the torment he had endured in the holding cell. She allowed her pistols to lower mildly to her interest, intrigued greatly as to how he would fair in holding it back. Nearly slapping herself for how cruel the thought had been, amused to see her lover struggling for his life in an attempt to save them all. For had the blast been launched, Zanarkand would have been destroyed, along with everything else."

Yuna!" The voice of Paine shot in her sense retrieving her from thought, speeding a glance of haste to the warrior standing erect beside her with sword readied offensively. Her hair flapping wildly in the wind gusting over them from the attack's aftershocks." We have to attack it while it's busy with Tidus! From the looks of it he appears to be able to hold it off! So let's assist him and take this thing down!" She practically commanded, hurtling herself upon the nearest limb while leaping with cat-like agilities to her destination point. Yuna closely following up the scale."

I think this thing's weak point is it's legs! If we can hurt if from at least ankle length it should fall to pieces!" The warrior exclaimed as they dashed up the ankle to the bare, yellow kneecap. Yuna's cut, brown hair flapping wildly in the uproar of wind slamming against her making her ponytail slightly sway. The sudden, continual gusts spurred by the attack's power. A glance as to which she would occasionally cast to inspect Tidus's ability to hold out, paranoia devouring her in worries if he wasn't able too. Yet she optimized herself, and continued upward in a run."

" Set in warrior form, It wasn't long before Yuna and Paine arrived at their destination, settling upon the massive beast's kneecap with sword's prepared to strike. Aiming the pestilent tips downward towards the shell high above their heads, flashing each other glances to signal the others preparation. Returning nods in exchange for casting worried looks. Concentrating a vast amount of their energy into the blade's filled interior, channeling their power and will through their weapon's body a multi-colored aura surrounded both them and the swords. Growing immensely as the arsenal's underwent a drastic change, a warp of scarlet light cloaking them fully and extending their length. Slitting at the end into an apex similar to it's previous one and expanding in width."

" In unison, simultaneously speaking, the two called out the title of their attack "Excalibur ", and without reluctance jammed the energy constructing the sword's adjustments into the creature's kneecap. For moment remaining as nothing had happened, going on and did not appear phased. The two nearly giving up before a sudden crack rung out into the sky, drowning out the roar of the blast. The bone upon which they stood suddenly slit upward, progressing it's way up the ankle, past the kneecap, and up the thigh. Until an outburst of energy incinerated the creature's leg entirely, sending both of them falling to the ground with a startled yell."

" Taking advantage of the creature's sudden lost of limb, Tidus who was now surging with a bizarre empowerment heaved his arms upward pushing the dagger's. A spasm shooting throughout his entire being as his golden hair swayed in a burst of wind and energy particles, spreading his arms out slowly in attempts to free himself of the blast's hold. Drawing, tapping further into the depths of the power surging through him as if begging for more to assist him, desiring more, needing more, wanting more. His wish was granted. Suddenly, another rage of energy purged his body, his veins seething through his skin in an attempt to keep the power at bay. Instantly slipping his arms crossways which in turn freed himself of the blast's hold, sending two massive crescents of energy cutting through the assault in moments. Reducing it to nothing more then a glimmer of gathered energies that almost disappeared into nothing. His launched attacks shooting up past the beast which in turn startled it before fading into the sky, leaving a stunned crowed gasping in further amazement."

I think we have had enough of you..." Tidus finally spoke coldly, twisting the dagger's within his hands arrogantly to express how sure he was he could prevail." You destroyed Bevelle, harmed Yuna, and attempted to erase the only memory I have left of my Zanarkand?" His rage was gradually expanding within him, slipping him into further empowerment that eventually began to dilate his pupils." You will not be forgiven....you cannot be forgive....whatever the fuck you are, I will send you back to hell!!" Raising the dagger's once again to his chest, Tidus crossed them into the shape of an X as a cocky smirk curled upon the edge of his lips. Delivering another crescent of energy across the ruins as it brutally collided with creature's remaining leg. Another crack filling the air as the limb split into multiple slits upon it's bone, the cracks spreading upward through it's body hastily from the impact. Reaching it's abdomen, then it's arms, it's neck, and finally it's head. So for many seconds all remained quite, no one stirred, the creature did not move or blink. Time seemed still. Then, a thunderous rumble filled the sky as the creature's body suddenly shattered in millions of shards into the air. Falling instantly to the ground with loud snaps and thuds before the crowd broke out into a hysterical cheer. Making him wince."

Tidus!" A sudden voice relieved him as he turned to face a dashing Yuna, his form beginning to relapse as he spread his arms out wide in a greeting. Allowing his lover to fall freely within an embrace of happiness and relief, nuzzling his face gently into her neck with a heavy sigh brushing against her delicate skin. Feeling his muscles relax and veins return to normal, no longer surging with the rage of power he had been bestowed with. Making him wonder what exactly it was that gave him such strength."

Oh Tidus! I was so afraid!" She clearly had managed to survive the fall with minor bruises and cuts from the rocks. Paine was basically in the same shape, and Rikku was still whining over the bump on her head. Making Yuna chuckle in amusement as to how she complained about the smallest thing, even over the cheers around them. She felt her body tense abruptly, as Nooj and Baralai made their way through the roaring crowd. A soft small gently placed upon their lips to signal they bared no intentions of separating them." What is it!!!" She snapped in hostility to her own surprise. Still loathing them for what they had done."

We understand your anger for us Yuna..." Nooj responded still smiling softly with a hand gesturing her forgiveness." But we had to take precautions to ensure nothing happened to you nor Spira....and it seems due to your attempts not only have you all saved Zanarkand but possibly stopped the Fayth's predictions from coming true." He finished explaining, allowing his arm to fall limp to his side."

I agree....." Baralai spoke shortly after allowing his hands to cross firmly upon his chest. A strand of white hair falling before his eyes." With that thing defeated, it appears that, possibly, there will be no longer a need for Tidus's execution. For as it seems, that beast could have been the main reason for everything....perhaps what the Fayth meant was that the beast was stalking Tidus, wanting his life and as such your life would be sacrificed in trying to protect him. But your all still alive....so it turned out rather well wouldn't you agree..?

Mmmmm..." Yuna nodded with a smile allowing her body to relax now knowing the had not intention of taking Tidus away from her again or trying to execute him. They planned to let their lives be, filling her with hope that maybe...just maybe their lives could go about normally. But Yuna knew there was something else left to complete, Tidus would still weaken as long as the darkness was growing in Bikanel. She would have to stop it before she could ever find peace."

" Allowing herself to break away slowly from her lover's embrace, she turned to the remains of the creature's body. Scanning over the shards with a small, curious expression. Then to her own astonishment, the remains suddenly glowed a bright, yellow glow. And burst into pyrflies, thousands flooding the area, then drifted into the sky. "

( Guess whose back O.O!!!!!!!!! LOL! Sorry I haven't update people, but meh comp was on da fritz and mesa needed to get it fixed! Hey that ryhmed! Anyway, I made this chapter slightly longer then the rest of my other ones to make up for lost time, and the next chapter! Tidus and Yuna return to Besaid before heading out to Bikanel, and a familiar hooded figure arrives on the horizon once again! Is his presence hostile or friendly? Does he bring good news or bad news? Fine out next time on meh damn story!!! )