Author's Notes: This is my first try on Final Fantasy material. Any comments would be accepted. It happens years after Final Fantasy 8. The game's characters, none of them, are here. The year would be 3035, an estimate not considering Final Fantasy 8. Wish me luck. Characters from Spirit Jerebis would be here but with different situations and events. Final Fantasy 8 was and still is my very favorite off PC game ever. I still have it but it's sort of bad. If any of you want me to continue and to know more than say so in your review, personally, I'd like to continue on with this as well. This is going to be my first trilogy I've ever written. Don't forget, enjoy; read and review!

The Age of Meric

In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful

Episode 1: "The Legendary Descendant"

"Don't get in my way."

Do you remember?

"What are you going to do?"

The same dream we both had together?

"My aim is Sewiril."

I'll be patient...

"So is mine. I won't allow you to possess it before me."

I'll look forward for the meeting...

"You? You can't beat a weak young kid! You'll never defeat Sewiril!"

Don't forget...

"I guess it's a challenge then. I can't allow you to continue and I must win this."

An area with a sparkling waterfall in complete solitude...

The two teenage competitors unsheathed their weapons and dashed at each other. The first one with a curved, green sword, jumped with both of his hands holding his sword, trying to cut his competitor's head in half like a melon. The second quickly countered by slashing his sword across the face of the first one. Blood drops dripped to the ground.

Listen to your soul - Never forget your personality - Battle for Freedom - Nightmares and Failures lay ahead - Rejoice! Myths is still in the air - The fighting is not over - Gain your confidence - Challenge your rival - A better day lays ahead - Survive for your time is yet to come - A war would erupt - All for a rear item - Destruction... Corruption... Chaos... Betrayal... Death all lay in your path - Excel in your abilities - No one stops you - Stars of Twinkle

A young teenager moaned slightly. Below him was a soft relaxing sensation. The teenager tried to sit up but shooting pain stung his back. The teen's eyes widened and he quickly collapsed. He heard a door slid open diagonally. His eyes closed, surrounding to his surroundings. He was still aware and conscience though. In a few moments he heard voices, talking about him.

"Is he going to be O.K.?"

"He'll be fine. The scar is going to stay though. He had a mighty battle before he was brought in."

"Is he awake?"

"I would say he's conscience."

"So he can hear us?"

"I would say so, yes, he can."

"Thanks."

"No problem. It's my duty."

He heard footsteps fading away. He still sensed a person near him.

"Hey. I know you can hear me."

The teen nodded.

"Good. Name's Karen, Karen Leonhart. What's yours?"

'A girl! Just what I need.'

"Leave me alone for some time please."

"Now, now, don't try to escape training."

"Escape training! Did I say anything about that!"

"Hector Almasy gave you quiet a battle, didn't he? Weren't you supposed to get your first Guardian Force or GF, the mighty Sewiril?"

"I was on my way to get it but as you know... Hector stopped me..."

"Sewiril is still out there. It seems Hector might have wanted to possess it but he failed in having it."

The teen opened his eyes. What he saw amazed him. The girl had short spiky black hair with brown eyes.

"Sewiril is still out there?"

"It sure is."

The teen sighed.

"Name's Śohoob Actonal. No questions about my family."

Karen smiled. She shook her head.

"Don't worry I won't ask."

Śohoob Actonal had dark green hair with green eyes. His hair was smooth and short.

"How do you feel?"

"I'm fine this way but shooting pain goes up my back when I try to sit up."

"Don't worry about that. A few days of rest and you'll be just fine. Hi, my name is Nurse Jennifer Kinneas."

"When can I leave this bed to head to my room?"

"... Ah... I would say you can go now but you'd need rest, staying in bed and away from any fights or battles of any sort."

Śohoob tried to sit up again but the pain returned. He gritted his teeth and closed his eyes, tolerating the pain. He put his feet over the bed's edge. Jennifer had long dark yellow hair with black eyes.

"Do I have a scar?"

Karen's and Jennifer's faces paled instantly.

"You do."

"How bad is it?"

"Check for yourself."

Karen showed Śohoob his face through a mirror she brought out. Jennifer stared at Karen. Karen shrugged. Śohoob's eyes widened at the sight. He frowned, lowering his head. Karen put her mirror away. Śohoob was still in his battle suit. A scar was on his left eye. It was diagonal, from bottom left, close to the nose to up right, barely passing over his eyebrow.

"I'd advice for some one to help you to your room."

"I'd accept it."

Śohoob stood up on his feet, pain shot throughout his body. He put his shoulder around Karen's neck. Karen held him by his right side. Śohoob painfully stood up straight and walked out of the recovery.

"Thanks."

"No need."

Karen took Śohoob to his room. Śohoob laid down on his bed and sighed, closing his eyes.

"I'm going to check on you from time to time."

"Sure."

Karen nodded, leaving. Śohoob fell asleep, with his blankets over him.

It was night and Śohoob was still sleeping. Karen checked on him twice and at both times he was sleeping. A shadow, carrying a blade stood over Śohoob's sleeping body. The shadow was about to strike its blade down into Śohoob's stomach but Karen came in. She gasped, seeing the figure, carrying the blade over Śohoob's body. She attacked, using magic. She barely hit the figure with her fireball. The figure easily dodged it.

"Still a bad aimer as I always knew you."

"Hector?"

"You bet."

A myths sphere hit Hector's left side. He was sent slamming into the room's wall. Both he and Karen turned to the attacker. It was Śohoob wide awake and his eyes were glowing and flaming green. He lowered his arm slowly.

"I've failed this time. If it wasn't for your savior here, you would have been gone by now."

"Allow me to disagree with you. I felt you over me and I knew it was you."

"What? How? You were sound asleep!"

"That's part of my ability that my family has had ages back. I have more abilities but I haven't discovered all of them yet."

"Your abilities? You're normal like anyone here!"

"My family's history says differently."

"Oh? And like you have or know your family's history?"

"I do have it and I know some of it! I showed nothing in our previous battle."

"So I see. I'll be leaving now. Until next time battle faces us against one another."

"The battlefield would be our judge."

Hector left in anger, slamming the door behind him.

"Are you O.K.?"

"I'm fine Karen."

Karen nodded, leaving the room. Śohoob went back into his bed, tucked himself in and went back to sleep.