Hello again! I'm very sorry I haven't been able to write for months. Blame the holiday season :) Anyway, I did promise that I would start writing again, so let's get started!
Chapter 14: Kinshi's Story
"I still can't believe you're here in Besaid."
Kinshi, the group, and I left the temple for some fresh air. Yuna decided to show the village her first summon. I wasn't too interested. Like the game, a giant red bird swooped down from the heavens and let Yuna touch it. Everyone was in awe at both Valefor and Yuna's bravery. Kinshi and I, however, were away from the group, sitting on the temple steps.
Kinshi smiled. "Well, someone's gotta look after you," she replied.
I frowned. "Whatever. I probably had a better time than you before our reunion," I shot back.
"Yeah, right."
I stood up, my anger building up inside me. "Then tell me about it!" I yelled. I must have yelled a little too loud, because everyone was staring at me. Even Kimahri was looking at me. Kinshi giggled. I hate it when she giggles. Blushing furiously, I sat down again.
"So, tell me what you did before I met you here," I said politely.
Kinshi shook her head. "Boys will be boys," she muttered. Then she looked deeply into my eyes. "Well, I guess it all started at the beach..."
Kinshi's Point of View
I woke up, not knowing where I was. The sun was shining, the waves roaring as they overlapped each other. I could hear the palm trees rustling in the wind. I heard a voice call out to me.
'Hey, you okay?'
I grunted as I lifted myself off the ground. I nodded to the stranger. I couldn't tell who it was; my vision was blurred. As I walked over to him, my breathing staggered, and I fell into darkness.
When I came to, I was in a small hut. Pottery was lined up against the walls... er, flaps. A table was in the center, with lots of fruits. The stove was on, meaning that whoever lived here was cooking more fruits. A man was towering over me.
'Ahh!'
I fell off the bed. The stranger laughed. I could've killed him for that. But he did care for me, so I did nothing.
The stranger helped me up. 'You okay?' he asked. I nodded. He smiled.
'Glad to hear it. Name's Wakka,' he introduced himself.
'Kinshi' was all I could struggle to say.
Wakka nodded. 'Well, least you're okay. It could've been worse, ya?' I stifled a laughter. He had no idea what had happened the last few days.
Silence filled the tent. After a moment, Wakka decided to break the silence. 'So, ever heard of summoners?'
I perked up. Summoners... I've heard it before. They were supposed to be the ones that could defeat Sin. But I also heard from the Al Bhed that they had to be sacrificed in order to complete the pilgrimage. 'Yeah, I have. What of it?'
Wakka laughed. Note to self: avoid making Wakka laugh. Too loud and too scary. 'Well, a friend of mine is becoming a summoner. And I thought that maybe you could help her through her training?'
I had to weigh the consequences. I could help a summoner defeat Sin, and rid Spira of evil, at least until the Calm ends. On the other hand, the Al Bhed wouldn't like it, and I have a feeling we'll end up there soon. But it didn't matter. 'Sure,' I agreed. 'Just tell me what I have to do.'
The next few weeks were tough. Well, the first day was easy. I got to know everyone's names. Easy enough. But after that, it was all uphill. I had to recite the books of Yevon over and over again so Yuna could memorize the teachings. I also had to quiz her on the past summoners, and who their guardians were. I could've died from boredom.
Finally, the day came. Yuna was supposed to become a full-fledged summoner. As we neared the temple steps, I had a crazy idea. Maybe I could be a summoner. I mean, I taught this girl everything about being a summoner. It was boring, sure, but I may know more than her. I told everyone to wait before we enter the Cloister of Trials, and headed for the library. I looked through dozens of books before I found my answer. "If the training has been completed for two persons, they have the privilege of entering the Cloister of Trials and trying for a summoner." Which meant that two people could become summoners at the same time! I headed towards the entrance of the temple, grinning. But I realized Wakka wasn't there. My grin turned into a frown. 'Where's Wakka?' I asked.
Lulu spoke up. 'You took so long in there, he just left, gathered his teammates, and headed towards the beach to practice blitzball,' she replied.
I sighed. 'Anyway, let's head up to the Cloister of Trials. I have something to tell you!'
My Point of View
"...and that was right before you arrived," she finished.
I listened to her entire story nonstop for ten minutes. "Wow, you sure were busy," I commented.
Kinshi grinned. "Thank you."
"Hey, you guys done yet!"
We turned towards the village square. Wakka was calling us. "What is it Wakka?" I yelled.
Wakka sure was happy. "Tonight is the celebration of our summoners!" he roared. At that moment, everyone cheered and applauded. I turned to Kinshi. "They like you," I said.
Kinshi punched me playfully. "They love me, but hate you."
I stood up. "That's it!" I yelled playfully.
Everyone was looking at me. "What are you looking at!" I shouted. They turned away. "Anyway, isn't there another way you could be, I don't know... nice!"
Kinshi stood up and walked away. "Sorry, it'll have to wait 'til tonight. Gotta get some beauty sleep."
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Not bad after a month's break, huh? Next time, we get to find out what happens at the campfire tonight and we start to leave for our pilgrimage! It's going to be exciting!