Life after Death

Chapter 10: Inevitable

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A/N: Wooo! The plot chapter! Go ME!

Loki: I think Malevalla is on a roll…three chapters in three days!

Malevalla: . Anywho…Yep, I already read the chapter of your story, Beastie! I liked it! I just forgot to leave a review…-.-;

Disclaimer: She no own FFIX

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It was already dark once I got to Lindblum castle.

I had stopped to get something to eat after the fight with Blank. I wasn't up to fighting with the almost edible food. I stepped into the castle with a sigh. I'd just go to the bedroom and go to sleep. It seemed a reasonable thing to do at the moment.

"Loki, you're back! We're did you go?" Ryoko asked, looking at my from her guard post at the door. I hadn't noticed her there before.

"I went shopping," I said dismissively, walking down a hallway that led to the bedroom.

I collapsed on top of the bed, and laid there for a few minutes. I turned over, and took the satchel off, dropping it in the floor. I did the same with Flare and Doomsday, though I was a bit more careful. I closed my eyes, and let sleep take me.

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"Hello!"

"Ah! You can see me!" I backed up into a wall, starring at a woman, slightly shorter than me. Chocolate brown hair framed her face, which was very much cat like in its shape. Hazel eyes looked me over, examining everything about me. She wore several layers of clothing, the end result being a large, silver colored gown that easily brushed the floor and hid her feet. She had been talking to me.

"Of course I can! Did you think Vivi was the only one who could?" She asked, titling her head to one side. I nodded yes, slowly, not taking my eyes off her. "Oh," She shrugged, and turned around. "Well, Vivi will be here shortly. I shall see you later." She said this in a matter-of-fact way, walking off as she did. She disappeared behind some door or another, and I watched the spot intently to make sure she didn't jump out and attack me.

"Loki!"

"Ah!" I screamed for the second time that night, jumping up in my spot. I turned my head to see Vivi. He was frowning, and his eyes told me how confused he was.

"What's wrong?" He asked, looking at me unblinkingly.

"You startled me that's all!" I replied, scratching the back of my head.

"Oh, sorry!" Vivi looked down for a second, but brought his head back up. He walked up towards me, smiling like he always did when I came here.

"are we going to continue that tour?" I asked, smiling to myself.

"Er…yeah, if you want to!" Vivi replied, taken aback.

"Yep!"

"Okay then! Were did we leave off last time?" He asked, pulling a map out of his pocket. He unrolled it and looked at it, studying it intently.

"Somewhere in the Magic District," I answered after a second of thought. "Do you think I could get anything from there to help us? I don't think we'll be able to stop Kuja the way we are now."

Vivi stopped, and I could tell he was worried without looking at me. "Loki…"He began, but he didn't continue. I decided to coax him into it.

"Yes?" I asked, turning my body so I could stare right into his face.

"You…aren't supposed to win," He whispered, rolling the map up.

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused at his answer.

"You're…going to die. There isn't any stopping it," Vivi choked. I thought he was going to burst into tears!

"Then…how are we supposed to stop them?" I asked, not so worried about the 'dieing' part of this adventure.

"Once you guys are strong enough, you'll be able to travel between these two worlds at will," Vivi answered, tears forming in his eyes. "I'm sorry…" he whispered as an after thought.

"For what?" I didn't see any reason for him to apologize. Not to me anyway.

"I didn't tell you sooner. I was afraid you wouldn't go through with this if you knew.

I shrugged, sighing to myself. "I would have," I admitted. "I don't know about Eiko or Lilly, but I would have. I would do anything to be with you, so I'd only get my wish if I died. It's no big deal to me."

Vivi smiled, despite the tear rolling down his cheek, he shook his head, and looked back up at me. "Loki, don't tell the others. If you aren't sure, then don't test it!"

"Okay," I agreed, placing my hands on my hips. "I'm taking Zidane with us. It was the only way I could get the Regent to let Eiko go. I'm going to tell him!"

"W-why?" Vivi asked, looking up at me as if I was insane.

I shrugged, giving him an 'I don't know' look. "Someone on Gaia needs to know we're going to die! I don't know why yet, but my instincts are telling me it's a good idea!"

"Okay, if you have to," Vivi sighed, shaking his head. "…but I wish it didn't have to turn out this way…"

"I'm not afraid to die!"

"I know…but I don't want you to give up so much just to save the black mages. They're all happy here anyway!"

"I don't care! I want to help! Besides, if I don't help you, I'll never let myself live it down!" Vivi sighed again, looking away from me.

A door behind me slammed open, and I screamed again. Why don't people stop scarring me already?

"I finally got it!" I girl shouted, running into the room. She ran right through me, quite literally. It was like I wasn't even there! She knelt down and hugged Vivi, squealing into his ear. "I finally figured out how to get into contact with the aliens!" She hopped up, skipping circles around Vivi.

"Um…good for you?" Vivi guessed. I raised an eyebrow and tried to get his attention. The side of his mouth twitched, signifying that he had no clue. I nodded, and watched the blonde haired girl. It was Kay, from when I first saw Vivi on Say!

"Yep! So, I won't be needing this anymore!" She pulled the yellow and purple gem off her head, and skipped away, singing to herself.

"But-," Vivi began to protest, but Kay was already gone. "What am I going to do with it now?" He asked, starring at the gem in his hand.

"I know who to give it to!" I answered, looking at the gem. Vivi turned to look at me.

"Really? Who would you give it to?" He asked, titling his head to the side.

I grinned, remembering the ditzy brunette. "Ryoko!"

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A/N: Dun Dun Dunn! Plot twist! Sort of…anyway, looks like Ryoko will get to be one of the powers! XD

Loki: Powers are people with gems, if you hadn't guessed yet.

Lilly: Yep! Also, Malevalla would like to apologize.

Malevalla: Yeah. I just realized that I occasionally write Vivi OOC. I have a reason, but I didn't make it clear. He was always depressed because he didn't know anything about death and blah blah blah. You've all played the game. Since he doesn't have to worry about death anymore, he can finally relax and act like a kid! Only…a dead kid…or something. Meh, I'll shut up.

Ryoko: YAY! GO ME!

All: -.-;;