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Chapter 2

Leaving Besaid, Starting a Journey

Everyone circled around me as I stood in the centre of the village. I prepared my first summoning, a little frightened. I didn't know what was going to happen. "Believe"

I heard the Fayth calling with me. I pulled my arm back, then felt the entity I had felt in the Chamber come alive outside of me. And the Aeon swooped down. I had done it!

I slept the moment I hit the bed. My dreams seemed twisted and blurred. All I could remember was a spring of icy blue and a glittering tree in its centre.

It was dark out now. I could hear the people outside setting up the bonfire. Sitting up, I closed my eyes to listen. Lulu was talking to one of the priests, probably about what had happened, and Wakka and the blond were probably avoiding her. Wakka had probably told him about Lulu and her short-temper. I lay back down on my bed, thinking about the blond. He was kinda cute, I had to admit. Just the thing to think about after I became a summoner. Falling in love? Did I just think about falling in love with him? Or was I already in love? I groaned inwardly. I was already back to thinking about my choice. I cursed myself under my breath.

"Yuna?"

"Yes Lulu?"

"You're wanted outside. You okay?"

"Yeah..."

I stood, wobbled, then strode out of the tent. I had to cover my ears, the cheering was so loud. I almost turned red, but immediately calmed down. I took a deep breath and bowed to the crowd. A woman stepped up to me and started chattering. However, I just nodded, because at that moment, Wakka and the blond walked towards me. They were talking about something; I strained to hear what it was.

"Stay away from the summoner!" an old lady shouted to the blond.

I stood, then walked over to him.

"Lady Yuna, be careful!" another person shouted.

"But...it was my fault to begin with," I replied, continuing to approach him. "I'm Yuna. Thank you so much for your help earlier."

He scratched the back of his head in what I supposed was embarrassment. "I'm sorry about that," he answered sheepishly, "Wasn't that...wasn't I not supposed to... guess I...kinda overreacted."

"Oh no, I was... overconfident." An awkward silence. He broke it by changing the subject.

"Uh, I saw that Aeon thing. That's amazing!"

"Really?" I was surprised. It was my first Aeon, but it was nothing compared to what my father could do. "Do you think I can become a high summoner?"

He nodded. "Oh, by the way, the name's Tidus"

A child approached. "Come play with me, Yuna!" I nodded.

"So, tomorrow, then."

"Tomorrow"

"We're going on the same boat, aren't we?"

"Really?"

"We can talk more. You can tell me all about Zanarkand!"

I let the child lead me away, but my thoughts were spinning around in my head so fast, I could feel them crashing. I felt like screaming with joy, I was that happy. I didn't really know why I was so happy, I guess I didn't want to admit the truth to myself. After getting blessings from the priests, and talking to all the villagers, I headed over to my guardians. They all prayed to Yevon, and I bowed back to them.

"So...are you ready?" Lulu asked.

"Kimhari go to forest"

"I can't believe you are startin' your journey already Yuna" Wakka stated.

"Better head to bed, it's a big day tomorrow" Lulu said, dragging me over to my tent. My thoughts were in turmoil, as I bustled around the tent packing my things in a hurry. I began packing gifts for the temples and then I just had sat on my bed, before hearing familiar voices. I sighed. It's Lulu and Wakka going at it again. What is it this time?

"You shouldn't have brought him here in the first place!" Yeah, that was a typical Lulu line. You shouldn't have done this, or none of this would have happened.

"But...but he needed our help" Trademark Wakka line. But this, but that.

I peeked through the tent flap, noticing, with a grin, that many other faces were peering out to see what was happening. And Wakka and Lulu, as always, were oblivious.

Noticing that Lulu was turning away from Wakka, I ran, heart racing, to my bed, and pulled my covers on. However, long after the whole village was asleep, I was still awake, worrying about tomorrow. It would be the first time leaving Besaid, my foster home, which I now called my Home. I cried softly, then fell into a deep sleep, for the sleep pitied me.