The help that the Rhonso gave me was quite useful. It started off a little confusing, with the whole Yoven...No...Wait...Yevon...Yevon thing, with all the killing, and a huge machine, and...I really can't remember the rest, so Elder Kimahri (Which is what I'm forced to call him) started from the beginning.

"You name is Seymour Guado." Kimahri told me. "You were the leader of the Guado people. Your father's name was Jyscal Guado. That is all you need to know of your past." But I begged and pleaded with him, until he told me the horrible, horrible truth. Apparently I was a maniac who was bent on taking over Spira and turning it into a giant pit of death. It all started when I asked "Lady Yuna" whose name I heard earlier, to marry me, but when she found a sphere of my father, relating of my killing him and why, she went to negotiate with me. But instead she wound up killing me (I found that part rather depressing). But unfortunately for her, she forgot to send me to the farplane, which is a place where all dead people are sent. So I remained undead-I mean unsent. But then I captured her and forced her to marry me in Bevelle, but they escaped. Then I tried to kill them here, on the peaks of Gagazet, and once more inside Sin. It was at that time that Lady Yuna sent me. But apparently I came back to life because of the…"fayth", these souls of dead people who were trapped in statues. They recollect your memories and thoughts and put you back together.

I also learned about summoners. They used to practice the ancient art of summoning. They call forth great beasts called aeons, which they get from preying to the faith. I can even name all of them in order of the temples. Valefor, Ifrit, Ixion, Shiva, bahamut, the, Yojimbo, Anima, and the Magus sisters-sandy, Cindy and Mindy. These aeons were used to defeat Sin, a hug monster who appeared a thousand and twelve years ago to wreak havoc on Spira. The summoners were there to get rid of Sin. Basically, what they did was perform a final summoning, which killed Sin, but also killed them.

I know a lot more than that, though, but Kimahri tells me that what I know is only half of what I should know.

Kimahri also told me that it was not safe to keep my name.
"Seymour Guado was a shadow and a curse to all of Spira. If you wish your death, you will travel with your name."

"Then what name should I take?" Kimahri thought for a few minutes before looking me in the eye. "Kane. Means warrior. That seems to suit you well." I smiled. Kane. I like it. Kimahri seemed to catch my satisfaction.
"You still have a way to go, young human. Your face…your hair…people will know it is you. Come, I hand you over to Khrona. She might help change your outer shell."

Khrona was a female, with a kind face and a gentle voice.

"Poor, poor little human," she crooned, taking my arm like a child and walking me to where all the other females were standing, giggling insanely at my puzzled expression. "We will help you."

What I was expecting was a few tweaks here are there, maybe a little change to my face and hair.

What I received was a full body and facial change.

The female Rhonso members insisted on almost completely submerging me into what they called a "spa". I protested, but they literally tied me to a rock and threw me in. Evidently they can't seem to control their own strength.
"Do not fret, little human, it does not harm you. It is to help you relax." The Rhonso idea of relax was crossing the "comfortable" line. In fact, it was so far past the line, that the line was a dot! That spa was boiling hot, and it singed my skin. I yelped and jumped out, but the females just dragged me back in, and tied me there. This left me with only one option-Complaint. And complain I did, and it was very loud, too, but nothing would faze those fuzzy creatures. I mean, really, what on earth is the point of being fuzzy if you're going to be scary? But, on a more positive note, I slowly got used to the spa. Its not so bad. In fact I would love to do it again.

Following the Spa, the Rhonso set to work on my skin, trying to fade all the scars, and the lightning bolts on my face-Something I didn't actually want to part with, seeing as it made me different. But being different, as the Rhonso decided, might kill me, so I grudgingly allowed them to use their magic to get rid of them. When I looked at my image in the water, I was shocked. Pleasantly shocked, that is. Without the blue lightning marks on my face, I looked kinder, and shyer. Kimahri smiled at my reaction.

"You are not yet finished, Seymour."

Turned out he was right. I needed new clothes, new hair, and new weapons. I had to change everything so that no one knew me as Seymour Guado. I had to become Kane. The Rhonso used their magic for most of this. I started to wish that I was gifted with such extraordinary talent. It really is amazing. One wave of a paw and my hair change to a blue-ish black, and my eyes were..

"Garnet?"

"Seymour Guado hates garnet."

"I don't blame him," I muttered, which earned me another whack with the staff. I rubbed my head.

"Ow! Must you whack me every time I mutter?" Kimahri nodded.

"It is training. You must learn to face troubles like a man, not slyly mutter under breath." I glared at him, and he grinned. Well, it was an attempt at a grin, but it was creepy all the same.

"Worry, not, little human. We are almost finished."

"That's What you said three hours ago! "

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Tidus paced around on the Celsius.

"Goddamit! With that evil bastard is prancing around again, who knows what he might do this time!"

"Whoa, whoa, calm down, ya? We don't even know if he's here or not."

"Yes, he is right!" Brother, who had placed the ship on auto pilot, joined them. "First stop, mushroom rock! We pick up Nooj! He is a smart man! We are lucky to have him! Then, we go to Bikanel, where Rikku and Gippal are! Then, to Bevelle for Paine and Baralai!"

"Rikku and Gippal in the desert? Paine and Baralai in Bevelle? Wonder what they're up to?" Wakka winked. Tidues shoved him.

" Not now, Wakka! This is no time for giving everyone bad mental images! Are we there yet, Buddy?"

"Almost, man, almost…" He trailed off when the airship rumbled.

"we're here! Everyone out!" Tidus was the first off the ship, scanning for Paine's silvery mane of hair. A guard walked up to him.

Wow, the uniforms have really changed. Instead of just the mess of clothing and armour, thrown together, the uniforms were more…formal. Black full length body suits were covered by body hugging armour, crimson in colour. The armour was spiked, and apparently very light, seeing as the man moved very easily.

"Can I help you guys?"

"Yeah, We're looking for Nooj and Paine." The guy shook his head.

"Sorry, ya just missed 'em. They headed off to Gagazet to excavate more armour metal. Fine stuff this is. Light, but tougher than an Aamantortoise's hide."

"Oh. That's good to hear…Thanks."

"No Problem. Ya might wanna take some weapons up, though. Lotta fiends there. Fire should do well." The guard handed Tidus a few small bottles, filled with what seemed like everlasting fire.

"Here, take these. Fiends down here seem tah swallow the stuff. Those'd be great in the hands of an alchemist, I reckon. Good luck." Tidus nodded.

"Thanks." With that, he walked out onto the ship.

"Well? Did you get them?"

Brother asked. Tidus rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, Brother, I definitely have this Nooj guy, judging from the lack of flesh, blood and bones beside me!" He mimed shaking hands with an imaginary person. "Hello, make-believe Nooj, its nice to finally meet you, I'm Tidus, and— Waaaaaah!" The airship had just taken off, and was zooming along the skies.

"Haha! That is for making a fool out of me!" He whacked Tidus across the head. "And That is for being sarcastic! No sarcasm on my ship!"

"Yes sir."

"That's right. Now, we go to Bikanel! Rikku and Gippal await!"

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"Where are we going?"

"You shall see."

"Why are we going there?"

"I well tell you when we arrive."

"Are we there yet?"

"NO!" I wasn't trying to annoy the elder, I was just curious, but he seemed to enjoy whacking em with that stick.

"OW! Will you STOP it?" Kimahri laughed.

"Only when you learn to hold your tongue, and not question elder's thinking. Ah, we are here." I gaped. We were standing at the edge of a snowy cliff. Gazing out over the edge, I could only see swirling, snowy winds, nothing more. Kimahri, on the other hand, seemed very used to it.

"When you reach the bottom— "

"The bottom? What Bottom? As far as I can see, this seems to be an endless abyss, leading only to inevitable death!"

"Your first lesson, young Kane" Kimahri stressed the name, as thought reminding him of who he had to be. "Is courage. Conquer your fears. Take the plunge. Fear is but an obstacle in life. What is fear, but an overwhelming shadow? A darkness, which only the light of courage can hope to extinguish? Use your light, Kane, and extinguish your fear." I closed my eyes. Sure, it made me feel stupid, but it calmed me all the same.

Take the plunge, Kane…

Take the plunge…

Extinguish your fear…

Light…

Then I felt it.

It was like a tiny ray of hope, telling me…

Believe.

And I believed.

I'm not going to die.

The voice seemed to fill me up with some kind of warmth, whispering comforting words into my ear, giving me courage enough to throw myself off the snowy cliff. All other sounds- The howling winds, the Elders words, even my own breathing- had disappeared completely. All I could hear was the beating of my own heart, and the whispering voice. I had opened my eyes, but all I could see was white

Step back.

I took a few steps back, until I felt the edge of the cliff. My heart started to beat faster.

Close your eyes.

I closed my eyes yet again. Everything faded to black.

Now, lean back.

I obeyed, and I felt my feet leave the ground…felt the wind rushing up, past my fac, felt my body falling…

Falling into the icy abyss below.