The sun shone brightly over the beautiful landscape of Spira. Children's careless chatter could be heard among many other miscellaneous noises. Yuna and her former Guardians were traveling leisurely down the road to Macalania Temple.

"Did Baralai make any mention of what this was about?" Wakka asked catching up with Yuna.

"Nope. He just said it was a surprise and to bring my guardians."

"We're missing one." Tidus said, looking over the familiar faces.

"I'm sure Sir Auron is watching proudly from the Farplane." Lulu said smiling and nodding.

"Come on let's see what's going on." Rikku said scurrying down the road. The entourage arrived in a short amount of time. "Ah, it's got that new temple smell to it." Rikku said running forward and smelling the air.

"Yeah, The Machine Faction, The Youth League, and New Yevon did a good job with this, ya?" Wakka crossed his arms and looked around

"Baralai, Gippal, Nooj? Where are you guys?" Yuna yelled as they emerged from the side chamber, "What's going on? What do you have to show me?"

"Baralai, Gippal, move the cover." Nooj said pointing to the white sheet.

Obeying their captain's orders, they removed the sheet revealing the beginnings of statue. Though it was still incomplete one could tell it was of Yuna. "It's for you High Summoner Yuna." Baralai said smiling.

"Yeah we figured it was about time one was put up." Gippal added.

She covered her mouth with her hand, "It's beautiful." She remarked excitedly.

"Not as beautiful as the original." Tidus said wrapping his arms around Yuna's waist. He rested his head on her back. Noticing another sheet, Tidus released Yuna, "Hey what's this?" He asked walking over to it.

"Oh that's anther Statue we're working on." Nooj explained.

"It's of High Summoner Stella." Baralai said walking up and removing the sheet.

"But I'm the last High Summoner. Who is Stella?"

"She was the Summoner that defeated Sin before your father."

"Oh you're wrong, Nooj that was Sir Garet."

"Well according to Maester Mika's records, Sir Garet was Lady Stella's Guardian." Baralai said.

"What records?" Kimahri demanded.

"I found them in Maester Mika's room. Apparently he kept detailed records of all the Summoners who defeated Sin when he became Maester."

"Why have I never heard of this Stella?" Yuna asked.

"It's not surprising. Not many people knew about her. And that was because…."

"She was an Al Bhed." The shaky voice said that everyone immediately recognized.

"Maechen!" Yuna and Rikku exclaimed happily.

"My lady." He bowed politely.

"Gramps, I thought you went to the Farplane."

"It seems that I have just one more story to tell." Maechen said smiling, "And how I do love stories. Would you like to hear the story of The Lost Summoner?"

The group looked around at each other then agreed. They settled on the steps leading to the Cloister of Trials and Maechen began his story:

"If I remember correctly Sin returned the day Stella was…"

-Stella's Story-

The morning sun shone brightly through the slightly parted curtains of Stella's bedroom. The twenty year old stirred as the bright light struck her face. "Stella, wake up! Breakfast!" her uncle's voice carried into her bedroom, waking her completely from her slumber. She sat up and stretched. Pulling her quilt away from her legs, she went to the mirror. Rubbing her swirling blue eyes, she examined her reflection. "Eww…" her face twisted in pretend disgust. Her long blonde tresses were tousled and tangled about her head. She immediately remedied that problem with her silver brush. After her hair was finally fixed, she got dressed and went downstairs.

"Good Morning Uncle!" She said happily kissing his cheek.

"You're in a cheerful mood, Stella." Marcus said as she sat beside him.

"I'm leaving today, remember?" She said taking a few big bites at once.

"Of course I remember. First time you have left on your own since you came to live with me. Slow down. You're going to choke if you keep eating like that."

"I've got to hurry and finish up before the ship bound for Kilika leaves. I don't want to miss it." She said taking another big bite. In a matter of minutes her plate was clean and she placed it in the sink, "I'm all packed and so I guess I'm off."

"Be careful Stella. It may be The Calm but there is always a danger present."

"Yes Uncle."

She smiled happily and walked out of the room. "I hope I'm doing the right thing."

Stella held her head high as she made her way through the city. The people around her whispering things behind her back, but she didn't care. She knew she was among the most hated race in Spira. She walked up to the S.S. Winno, "I have a ticket to board this boat." She said showing him her ticket.

"I don't want your kind on my boat." The captain said pushing her away.

Stella was about to protest when suddenly a rush of people ran off the boat past her.

"What's going on?" The captain demanded of one of his crew members.

"It's Sin sir! It has returned." The crew member said running into the city.

Stella watched curiously as the fin rose out of the water. This was the first time she had ever run into Sin. Terror rose into her stomach and she turned and ran. The city was in turmoil as people were in a mad dash to find shelter. Stella burst into her uncle's home crying.

"Stella what's the matter?"

"Sin! Sin ec lusa!" She cried falling into his arms.

"No…Go to the basement. Stay there until I come get you."

"But Uncle…"

"I am the Captain of the Lucan Crimson Blades; it's my duty to protect the people. Now go!" he yelled running out the door.

She obeyed his order and ran to the basement. The wait seemed like forever but Marcus finally returned. "All right it's safe." He said wrapping his arms around the frighten girl.

"Uncle…"

"Yes dear?"

"I have to…"
"No! I forbid it!"

"But it's my duty to the people of Spira."

"The People of Spira aren't going to accept you. You're an Al Bhed!"

"I know that!"

"Then why? Why do you want to throw your life away?"

"Even if the rest of Spira won't accept me, my people, I have to do this for them."

"I forbid it Stella."