� The day had passed by swiftly since the group had departed from the Zanarkand Ruins. The sun had begun to set over the mountains and twilight had begun to slather across the sea, the waves sparkling like diamonds. The evening breeze pushing against their bodies as the Celsius roared within the sky, jetting off towards Besaid Island. Almost instantly since boarding, Tidus and Yuna had stepped onto the deck of the crimson airship. Hands entwined as they faced against the intensity of the wind, letting their hair fall back from their face with a smile.�

� They could not have been happier right then, alone atop the airship smiling. Relaxing, comforting each other with their presence, with their hearts. Occasionally, Yuna would let herself wander off from thoughts of Tidus and become lost in the glow of the sunset. Lost in the twilight, the gentle rays that soothed her, yet could not dwarf the relaxation she felt around Tidus. That realization, brought her eyes to gaze worriedly up to his stern expression. So much had happen since he returned�.so many difficulties�.The Fayth had begun to lose their strength�Tidus was gradually dying�Spira was utterly falling apart. All because of one being that died a 1000 years ago� because of one being that refused to be forgotten just yet.�

� Cautiously not to startle him, Yuna slowly placed her hand upon the right side of his face. Caressing it with her palm with soft, gentle rubs as fear built rapidly within her. She gazed up cutely with sorrowful eyes, eyes that made Tidus want to embrace her at her cuteness yet cry at her concern as he locked his cerulean eyes upon her. Peering down through the beauty and into the abyss of despair. The man smiled softly down upon the former summoner and allowed his hand to reach upward and pull her own away from his face, locking it in a grip that could not break even through eternity. Feeling their fingers with warmth.�

Tidus I�.� She hesitated briefly, questioning whether or not to force the words upon him.� Can�.can you tell me what happened back at Zanarkand?� She blurted before she could even begin to hold the question back.� I know it�s awkward to ask�but�I am concerned a great deal about what went on�.I want to know if you know anything about why you became so powerful when the skeleton showed up�

Well�..� Tidus too, became reluctant to answer the question. For he as well, was oblivious as to how he had excelled to such strength. It seem to be as though, for those moments, his power greatly exceeded even that of the mighty beast. He had desperately hoped everyone would retain from asking, he preferred that everyone just let him be.� Listen Yuna�� He continued with a sigh of hesitance.� What happened back there, is unexplainable. I have no way to give a response to that, well��a response that could satisfy you. All I know is, that the instant that thing showed up, I felt my body improving. I could so�easily acknowledge the feeling of my muscles expanding and hardening�.growing at an amazing rate! I felt empowered, unstoppable! Then when that thing attacked Rikku.. I couldn�t even begin to protest before I was holding off the same attack that destroyed Bevelle�

Mmmm..� She hadn�t expected him to be informed enough to give her an appropriate answer, whatever had occurred left everyone confused and shocked. Unable to comprehend what had happened. It was such a grating matter, arduous as it was pestiferous, and the ensued tumult that followed was suppressing any way to uncover the facts! Blinding everyone stumbled in a haze of darkness overlapping an answer. Like a rat lost in a maze of endless corridors.� I understand�.But tell me one thing, you did have control right? When it happened�.you stayed as yourself right?

� This was what disturbed him more then anything since the events. The fact of knowing he had no control over his actions proved rather�.upsetting, knowing even though he was conscious, no decisions could be made to attack or not. He was observing through the eyes of another. Yet felt exactly what that person felt.� Yuna�.� He started, shutting his eyes.� No�.The moment I felt that surge of my power I felt myself lose control. I did not act when that creature launched a blast at us, rather��another part of me did. A powerful��and possibly malevolent part. It�scared me alone to know it was dormant within me.

� Startled, Yuna gently pulled herself away from his body while biting her lip. � So then�Do you think that possibly�..you would attack us next? If that part of you is stirred from it�s dormancy, will you strike me down?� She couldn�t hold herself from asking, the thought was haunting her and graved an answer regardless of what it brought to her. But the consternation ensued by her outburst regarded her as coward, and she felt the strength in her knees give way as she toppled to the floor.�

Yuna!� Tidus blurted as he swiftly caught her in his arms, cradling her against his chest before gently lowering them both to the floor. He raised his hand quietly as he brushed a strand of hair that fell in front of her face away, glancing worriedly down to her. Yuna still had not opened her eyes, possibly out of reluctance to face him, or maybe�just maybe she wasn�t conscious at all. Yet Tidus continued to rock her back and forth like an infant, refusing to let her go.� I�m sorry Yuna�I know your afraid now�I would be too. The darkness inside me is so powerful�I wouldn�t want it to come after me. So please�..if you can hear me, I am sorry. But as long as I can chose, I will never hurt you. I don�t care how powerful the malevolent part of me is�it�s not match for my love for you.

�At the statement Yuna�s eyes opened up to him once again with a grin, peering deeply into his own as the two lovers exchanged smiles, both of equal warmth and love. Yuna had seemed rather, reassured by her lovers words, convinced that come what may, he would not permit any version of himself to harm her. A declaration that she trusted with her heart.� When we get to Besaid�.let�s wander away from everyone else�Tomorrow I will have to leave again�and I won�t be able to see you for awhile�not until I return after disposing of this thing in Bikanel Desert.

� Anticipating a protest, Yuna�s predictions were shattered beneath a chuckle that arose from the depths of Tidus throat as his head shook in amusement while Yuna bit her lip petulantly in wonder to what humored him so.� On the contrary Yuna! You WILL be able to see me�.every moment and every step you take on the adventure�.because I am coming with you�� Tidus could detect the movement of her lips as Yuna started to disapprove, but the delicate touch of Tidus�s right index finger against her lips quieted her. Easing slightly back with uncertain eyes. Then as his finger gradually removed from the skin, he brought her up to him with the support of his arms and locked their lips passionately together as the sun fell beyond the mountains and darkness flooded the sky.�

� Rushing hastily from the ramp as the Celsius descended from the sky, Yuna, Paine, Tidus, and Rikku ran individually down to the sands of Besaid. Greeting the inhabitants of the enclosed island who welcomed them in return. Tidus hadn�t expected such a crowd to welcome them when he agreed to accompany Yuna away from the others, Lulu and Wakka had only begun to steadily approach him before he was trapped by a circle of Aurochs members impatiently bombarding him with continual questions, that Tidus could have sworn were asked far many times than once. �

� Evading person after person, Tidus eventually freed himself from the mob with heavy breaths, drifting his eyes below him as he inhaled deeply. Suddenly, a powerful arm encircled his neck with lightning speed, unable to react as Wakka lifted him high and held him in a headlock regardless of how desperately he kicked. As he felt the force of Wakka�s fist drive in a spiral atop his head, the burning sensation of uprooting hairs made him yelp and struggle, ultimately being released as the retired Blitzer stepped back.�

Bout time you two got back, ya?� Wakka exclaimed while crossing his arms.� Beginning to wonder if ya weren�t going to bother coming back! Me and Lu have be worried sick about ya!� For a moment filled with fear, Tidus suspected he was in for another hold by the way he approached him, relieved when Lulu aligned herself with her husband.�

Well, I am glad you two have returned safely..� The Black Mage spoke with a soft smile, not filled with the familiar cold and serious look.� I also have to agree with Wakka, you two did take a large amount of time just to make it to Bevelle and back, news of it�s destruction troubled us. For a second, we considered the possibility you two might have been killed�

Well uh�� Tidus laughed nervously while quickly glancing around, stopping on Yuna�s figure as she waited patiently on the path leading away from the shore. Standing cutely with her hands clasped behind her back. Prying his eyes away from her perfect figure, the blonde hair man directed his attention upon the two before him, forcing a smile with haste.� Let�s just say it�s a very long story!

Well, It�s going to be a very long night ya?� Wakka could detect how desperate he was to escape from them, but until everything was straightened there was no way he would allow him to go. This time, nothing would be concealed, nothing would be hidden. For previously, during the events of the last pilgrimage, he had refused to inform the two of his condition until the final battle with Yu Yevon, not confessing he was a dream until it was too late to turn back.�

� Lulu, however, saw the quick glance Tidus made upon their surroundings, catching eye of Yuna still waiting with a pout for him to follow her. Ignoring Wakka�s statement, the woman slowly stepped forth, shoving her husband gently behind her.� We understand, you can tell us when you have the time�.now, Wakka�.� She spoke turning to face the red-haired man who stood with a confused expression.� Let us head back now�

� Obeying with a second glance between her and Tidus, the man shrugged and laughed as he placed his hands slowly behind his head, pursuing his lover with a shaking head. Instantly upon seeing their departure, Tidus sprinted across the distance between himself and Yuna who took off upon seeing him rushing for her. The two running through the trails as they ducked branches and leapt over shrubs, dodging thorns and swapping cobwebs until they descended upon the opposite side.�

� Sweeping her up in a quick motion, Tidus cradled Yuna gently against his chest while the two fell upon the sands, letting her lay peacefully atop his body. Staring into each others eyes, they did not wait for a moment to pass before the two locked lips hungrily, their tongues battling fiercely against the other while Tidus wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her further into his body. Yuna responded by placing her hands upon the sides of his face, rubbing his warm cheeks with her palms while the kiss between them deepened immensely, their love excelling within their bodies.�

� Desiring air after minutes of continuous kissing, Yuna finally broke herself away from her lover�s lips with a smile, gazing down into his entrancing cerulean orbs. Tidus too gazed into her eyes with a returning grin, rubbing her back delicately with a tender touch while her hands released his face, blinking as she pulled herself off him.�

Aw come on now! Don�t get sad on me! I just wanted some air!� Yuna giggled in response to seeing his saddened face, unable to retain the laughter bottling up inside her. He looked so cute right there, laying on his back while he watched her concerned if he had not pleased her or she lost interest. Although it seemed cruel, who wouldn�t laugh at such a pitiful expression, so pitiful it was adorable. That quickly died when his face straightened.�

You had me all worried and everything Yuna!� Tidus was unable to keep a serious expression, for he too would have been humored by his expression for how well Yuna found it amusing. Heaving his body up with another grin, he wrapped his arms swiftly around her waist, pulling her into him once again. As he drew near for another kiss, a sudden chill spread up his body which made him release her without warning, stumbling back while his body slowly began to vibrate with a cold never felt before.�

Tidus..? Tidus what�s wrong?� The former Summoner cried as she regained balance, rushing over to him while she placed her hands upon his shoulders to try and calm him. However, the attempts failed miserably for his condition only worsened, and Yuna could only watch.�

� While attempting to calm his seemingly endless shaking, the woman failed to notice the streak of scarlet pouring across the land in an instant. The waves halting in mid roll while birds that flew overhead stopped in the middle of their flaps, time stilling in an instant. As she noticed the sudden change, cautiousness grew rapidly within her as she drew her guns once again in hostility, veering to face the horizon where the mysterious man had once ascended, something drawing her in that particular direction.�

� After many moments of waiting in anticipation, a shadow slowly arose from over the bank. The all familiar dark shadow she had seen previously on this exact spot, the location where Tidus had first underwent a fading and materializing process, where she was helpless to act. But now, her lover was unaffected by anything other then a serious chill, he was with her, conscious and untouched by the halting of time. �

It�s�you�.� She whispered while her weapons gradually lowered in diminishing hostility, becoming calm and eased with every frozen moment. � What are you doing here?� She asked, unaware of Tidus�s abnormality receding, not taking her eyes of the approaching figure even when he stepped up beside her.�

Something has gone amiss Yuna�.

What do you mean?� She asked somewhat baffled by his words.�

Your interference has altered the plan of fate�.You were not supposed to live�

� Unsure of what he meant, it suddenly struck Yuna harshly that the sentence had not been directed at her, but at Tidus, who stood with the exact confusion beside her.�

Are�you talking to me?� The blonde man asked while pointing his finger at his chin to clear up the matter.�

You�.You pathetic dream�.You interfered�.you disrupted destiny�.you awakened�

Hey, listen man�� Tidus began while his hands waved in denial. Suddenly, with a flash of astonishing speed, the cloaked figure came within inches of the Blitzer with his hands becoming slowly transparent.� What the?� Given not the opportunity to react, Tidus felt a sudden sense of emptiness consume him abruptly as the mans hands drove deep into his lower abdomen. Pryflies withering up from his body while the impaling hands rummaged through his insides, as if searching for something he could not find. Finally, with a grunt of dissatisfaction, the man retrieved his transpiring limbs reluctantly, letting them fall to his sides as he slowly stepped back, a grin forming on his face.�

It�s too late now��.� It began as it�s back slowly turned to the two.� The part I gave him to has fully manifested�.It is impossible to retrieve now�

What do you mean?� Yuna had grown tired of her silence and spoke freely with an exasperated expression, infuriated by what he had done or attempted to do to Tidus.�

Come to Bikanel, Summoner��Everything will be revealed to you there�Be sure that he�.� It�s shaded head turned to Tidus with a glare of malevolent blue eyes from beneath it�s hood.� Accompanies you there�.His presence is a necessity to the continuation of both of your stories�..Never leave him alone Yuna�He might been gone when you return to retrieve him.� With his sentence ending, a sudden uproar of wind pulled against their bodies as time began to flow normally once more. With a flash of light that blinded them momentarily, the cloaked figure dispersed into nothing, and the two were left alone�as waves splashed at their feet.�