Okay everyone the next chapter is up I hope you all like it. Now just a piece of information E's Cunno means I'm sorry in Al Bhed. Keep a look out for some cameos from some characters from the game (mostly from X-2) in this chapter. Also the story continues to unfold in interesting ways. Please send your reviews, thoughts, questions, suggestions, ideas, etc.

Chapter 3: E's Cunno

The Next Day

Rekks sat alone in the dark. He was inside one of the rooms they setup for them before the attack. Luckily this building was still standing. He was bandaged up from his fight earlier. The door opened slightly as Rose peered in, she saw Rekks then turned on the light. She walked into the room with Vid and Cana close behind.

"What are you doing here?" asked Rose concerned

"I just want to be alone." Replied Rekks

"Come on brudda, it wasn't your fault." Replied Vid

"What do mean? Who dragged you guys here? Who ran head first toward the guy without thinking about anything? Who was so useless that his sister had to come in and injure herself just to save the day? Tell me what part of any of this wasn't my fault?" asked Rekks

"Ya didn't make the guy in the first place. Hey look at dis way, if ya weren't here thins woulda been worse for da village. Everythin would be gone." Replied Vid

"Besides I'm fine, I'm just a little drained." Smiled Cana

"I still screwed up. If only I……."

"If only you what? Okay you messed up, I saw first hand there was you were totally unprepared and without a clue of how to deal with anything. But we can't change what happened. The village is in ruins, the people are hurt, so what are you going to do? Are you going to sit around and mope about what happened or are you going to do something productive?" Rose shot out

Rekks remained silent staring down at the floor.

"Are you going to answer her?" asked Cana

Rekks looked down at his fist then clenched his fingers tightly.

"When's the next boat leaving from the harbor?" asked Rekks

"So that's it, you're just going to run away?" replied Rose in disbelief

"I'm going to make things right. I'm going to Bevelle. You guys coming?" smirked Rekks

"Sure thing Brudda." Smiled Vid

"Right behind you." Smiled Cana

"Sounds good." Smirked Rose

Rekks headed out of the room and over to the main tent. Mr. Kurosawa sat slumped over a table with his hands covering his face.

"Mr. Kurosawa, I'm sorry. I promise you that I'll make this right." Stated Rekks

"Thank you." Replied Mr. Kurosawa

With that Rekks headed out of the tent. He met up with Cana, Vid and Rose and they started off on their journey to Bevelle.

Bevelle later that day

Bevelle one of the largest cities in all of Spira, the city was fraught with activity. Many were moving boxes and packing things up. With New Zanarkand opening soon many people were moving their business and in the case of the government their offices. The four heroes stood infront of the massive government building.

"I need to check in with my department I'll meet up with you guys later." Stated Rose

She waved to Vid, Rekks and Cana then headed off. Cana then took a hold of Vid's hand and smiled at her brother.

"We need to go visit an old friend of the family. Will you be okay going in by yourself?" asked Cana

"I guess." Replied Rekks

"See ya!" said Vid as he walked away with Cana

Rekks took a deep breathe then entered the government office building. People were busy attending to their work and packing things up. Rekks walked up to the front desk and rang the bell. A woman came up to him and smiled.

"Hello Sir, how may I help you today?" asked the woman

"I need to talk to Nooj. Tell him Rekks is here to see him." Replied Rekks

"I'll see what I can do?" replied the woman

After waiting for a few minutes Rekks was brought into the office of the elderly Nooj. Rekks shook Nooj's hand then sat down across from him.

"Haven't seen you in a while Rekks. I saw your mother here earlier and I hear your Blitz career is going well." Stated Nooj

"I try." Smirked Rekks

"SO what brings you here?"

"I'm in a little bit of a bind and need some help."

"Well I'll be happy to help you in anyway I can. After what your parents have done for Spira it's the least I can do."

"Well seeing that you are in fact the Spirian Government's defense Secertary. I would like to borrow a large army of over 1,000 trained soldiers, over the period of two months to combat a man capable of unspeakable evil."

"Come again?"

"I'm asking for an army."

"I'm not sure I can do that. I mean over 1,000 men? The Grand Opening of New Zanarkand is in two months and we can't afford to spare any troops."

"Geez it's the same day? Listen I screwed up, a lot of people counted on me and I screwed up. But now I want to make it right. If you can't spare the numbers, then how about giving me as many of your best guys as possible."

"I'm sorry, but I can't do that either."

Look this guy has the ability to summon an army of fiends. In the village I have to defend there's this cavern. In it is something that he desperately wants and it's tied to something big. If he gets it, I don't know what will happen, but it will be bad for all of Spira. I can't do this alone."

"I can give you a little over a battalion, but they aren't going to be some of our best."

"How many is that?"

"300."

"300? 300 of you're lowest guys?"

"That's all I can give you, I'm sorry."

"I'll take it thanks."

"Look if your really planning on taking up a fight like this a bet you now at least 3 people better than anyone in the army. I wish you luck."

"Thanks, hey is my mom still around?"

"No she already left Bevelle. She's in New Zanarkand now working out some things."

"Thanks again and See ya!"

Rekks stood up and began to leave when he was halted by Nooj.

"Hey Rekks if you're really going to do this thing in two months. Then I guess you're going to miss the big game."

"Big Game?"

"Yeah it was just announced the other day. On the day of the big opening of New Zanarkand the government commissioned an inaugural Blitzball game. An official title re-match of the world championship game between the Goers and the Aurochs."

"What? But we won."

"Yeah and the game was so amazing that all of Spira wants to see it again. Which is why they set-up this rematch and to make it more exciting they made it for the title."

"And that happens in two months, on opening day?"

"Yes."

"Thanks for your help, please send the 300 guys to Mifune village on Bikanel Island right away, See Ya!"

Rekks sighed then headed out the door. He walked out of the government building then sat down on a nearby bench to think things over. He lowered his head and rubbed his temples trying to relax. When he looked up he saw a man putting up a poster on the side of the building. Rekks groaned loudly as he read it: Come celebrate the birth of New Zanarkand and see the rematch of the Century. Aurochs vs. Goers. Don't miss this amazing event.

After parting ways with Rekks and Rose, Cana and Vid sat waiting in another government office. Soon they were approached by man and told they could go into the office. Together they entered the government office to find an elderly Baralai. Vid shook hands with him as Cana gave him a hug. Baralai motioned for them to take a seat as he sat down behind his desk.

"So good to see you two again. By the way that was an amazing Blitz game the other day." Smiled Baralai

"Ya thanks." Chuckled Vid

"Anyways my assistant said you wanted to talk to me about something?" asked Baralai

"Yes and by the way we ran into your daughter recently." Remarked Cana

"Oh, you did. I haven't seen Rose in weeks, I've been so busy. How's she doing?"

"Great and she said you could help." Replied Cana

"I'll be glad to see if I can lend some assistance." Smiled Baralai

"Well ya see Man, We was in Mifune Village. Dey recently uncovered dis Cavern havin ta do somethin wid da old fayth statues. Rose is investigatin it now, but the real trouble happened when dis guy showed up." Stated Vid

"He was incredibly power and had the ability to summon a massive army of fiends. At first he over powered us. It looked like we'd be dead." Added Cana

"How did you survive?" questioned Baralai

"That's why we came to see you. Some how I managed to access power, more power than I ever had before. Then some weird things happened, I was surrounded by Pyreflies, I accessed a dress sphere I didn't bring with me, and quite possibly I did things I didn't even think possible and felt like I could do more." Stated Cana

"It was weird Man…..and kinda scary. Whatdaya think it could be?" asked Vid

"Well I'm not entirely sure. Explain in more detail. What did it feel like, what brought you to that point, Could you control it?" asked Baralai

"Well what happened was that I saw my friends in danger, Rekks jumped in front and naturally I jumped in front of him. I just thought that I wanted to protect everyone so much. Then when I made the transformation I felt like I did have that power. So I used it. I focused everything I had in to one goal, defeating that man."

"Too bad he got away." Lamented Vid

"Did anything else happen?" asked Baralai

"While I was under the influence of "the power" I created some things that weren't originally there and I could control Pyreflies." Replied Cana

"Well I don't know what to tell. But consider this, as head of the Spirian Government's historical division, I have to remind that this could be linked to your parentage." Sighed Baralai

"Whatdaya mean?" asked Vid

"Consider this, not only was your mother the exceptionally powerful Summoner who defeated sin and Vegnagun, but your father….technically……he isn't real. I mean he's a construct of the fayth brought to life. When you and your brother were born, all of us were a bit unsure of the effects of Tidus procreating." Remarked Baralai

"Are you saying this is linked to my father?" asked Cana

"No offense, but most defiantly. The fayth had the ability to create things out of nothing through the power of their dreams. It sounds to like you could do it while your wide awake. I'm not sure of the extent of this, but I assure you as far as special abilities go……we are in uncharted territory." Sighed Baralai

"So ya can't help?" remarked Vid

"I see what I can do. I contact some of my resources, we can go in to the archives, conduct some tests, I'll try my best. But there is one thing I'm concerned about." Replied Baralai

"What?" asked Cana

"Well, being an old friend of the family, I know you to be a very level headed person. And from your description it seems like you had some degree of control over the situation. What I'm worried about is your brother. If this is just a sample of what you're capable of……who knows what he can do? Or if even if can control it?"

"Rekks is a bit wild. If he even has half the strength ya did…….It's a scary thought. What da ya think we should do?" asked Vid

"Maybe we should wait a little longer, until we understand things better…..before we tell him." Proposed Baralai

"I just can't with hold information like this from my brother." Retorted Cana

"It's not with holding. We really don't know anything, for sure, yet. I think he'd appreciate it more if we got our facts straight first." Replied Baralai

"I don't know." Answered Cana

"Rekks is like a brudda ta me. He's got a lot on his plate right now, maybe we should wait a bit until we know more. Once we have more information, we can sit down and talk this out wid em, help em even." Replied Vid

"I guess." Sighed Cana

"Don't worry it's for da best. I'll be here wid you and we'll get through dis."

"How much longer are you guys planning on staying here in Bevelle?" asked Baralai

"Not too long." Answered Cana

"If you want we can run a bunch of really quick tests right now?" asked Baralai

"Sure." Replied Cana

"Okay come with me I'll set things up right away. Oh…..and by the way good luck Vid, I'll be looking forward to the big game." Smiled Baralai

"Big Game?" remarked Vid

Meanwhile Rose was in her office packing some things up, when she heard a knock at her door. Rose looked up to see her mother, Paine, standing there giving her a slight smile. Rose finally put the last thing in her case then walked over to her mother and gave her a hug.

"Mom, It's so good to see you." Smiled Rose

"It's good to see you. You've been so busy lately, your father and I have hardly seen you." Remarked Paine

"I know and I'm sorry. I was going to say hi to him before I left. Some of my friends are up there now talking to him."

"Friends?"

"Yeah, well we just met, actually we've already met but that was along time ago……..What I mean is that they're the kids of some of your old friends, we ran into each other in Mifune village."

"Why are you packing up? Is something wrong?"

"It's hard to explain, but I'm going to go away for a while. It's very important."

"What's going on?"

Rose stumbled to find the right words and explain things to her mother when they heard a loud knocking sound on the door. They both turned on see Rekks leaning on the door frame smiling at them both.

"Rekks?" Rose looked at him confused

"Hey, I asked around and found out that you were here." Replied Rekks

"You're Yuna's kid aren't you?" remarked Paine

"Yes I am Maim, Rekks is my name." He replied as he shook her hand

"What are you doing here?" asked Rose still confused

"My meeting finished up so I thought I'd take you out to lunch and discuss some things. How about we all go get something. It'll be on me." Smiled Rekks

"That sounds lovely." Replied Paine

Rose groaned slightly then followed her mother and Rekks out the door. He turned to face her and gave her a slight wink as they headed off to a nearby restaurant.

In the restaurant Rekks sat across from Rose and Paine. Rekks took a sip of his drink as Paine looked him over.

"Congratulations on your Blitzball career. You're quite the athlete." Remarked Paine

"I try my best." Replied Rekks

'How'd you two get together?" asked Paine with a sly smile

"Mom, It's not like that." Interjected Rose nearly choking on her food

"We're more like business associates. We met in Mifune village she was there investigating an archeological dig and I was there……… aiding in my own special way. We're planning on heading back there later, we got some big stuff a head of us." Replied Rekks

"Oh really, like what?" inquired Paine

"That's classified, Sorry." Replied Rekks

"I talked to your mother the other day. She had a lot of good things to say about you." Stated Paine

"That's great to hear, I was afraid she'd talk about what a hassle I've always been." Joked Rekks

Paine smirked at Rekks as Rose smiled slightly.

"I'll be back you two, I have to use the bathroom." Stated Paine as she got up and left

Rose waited until here mother was out of sight before she leaned in closer to Rekks.

"What are you up to?" asked Rose

"What do mean?" retorted Rekks

"The whole taking us to a restraint thing?"

"I just thought I'd be nice. Besides I talked to Nooj and I wanted to tell you about it."

"What happened?"

"Yul's return happens to fall upon the same day as the grand "opening" of New Zanarkand."

"It does?"

"Yeah, so he can't spare anybody. I managed to talk him into giving us about 300 soldiers. But they ain't going to be the cream of the crop."

"So what are we going to do?"

"I was hoping you'd have an idea. I figured that if we can plan things out, rebuild some stuff and set things up we could stretch out forces, but that still wouldn't be enough."

"Look at you. It sounds like you're thinking ahead for once."

"There's a first time for everything."

"I guess. Well maybe we should look for some outside help. There's the four of us. And in order to properly fortify the village we'd need at least 3 more powerful warriors."

"So seven in all."

"Exactly."

"Sounds good we should probably tell Vid and Cana. They might have some ideas about where to start looking. Speaking of those two, do you know where they went?"

Rose took a big gulp and leaned back in her chair.

"I have no idea. But they'll turn up."

"I guess. Your mother seems like a nice woman."

"She is and she seems to like you."

"What's there not to like?"

"Maybe I'll write you a list later."

The two of them laughed. They stared at each other for a while not saying a thing. Paine stood a small distance away and watched her daughter talk with Rekks. She smiled then walked back to the table.

Later that night Rekks and Rose where sitting in the bar of the hotel they were staying in for the night. Vid and Cana sat down next to them and relaxed. Rekks handed them some drinks then sat back in his seat.

"Where have you two been?' asked Rekks

"Taking care of some things. No doubt you heard about the big game?" replied Cana

"Yeah…..it sucks." Lamented Rekks

"What are we gonna do Brudda?" asked Vid

"Well isn't it obvious…..we're not going." Replied Rekks

"But it's for da Championship." Replied Vid

"It doesn't matter we have job to do." Answered Rekks

"Whatever ya say. But it's gonna be hard ta explain ta da team, ta our parents, ta everyone."

"Your right about that." Replied Rekks as he took a sip of his drink

"So what happened during your meeting?" asked Cana

Rekks explained the situation to them and outlined the strategy he developed with Rose.

"So you have any idea who the other 3 can be?" asked Rekks

Vid and Cana thought about it for a couple of seconds. Just then an idea popped into Cana's head.

"We can always call in cousin Tev." Remarked Cana

"Tev? I don't know?" replied Rekks

"Who's Tev?" asked Rose

"He's a cousin of ours. He's a bit eccentric and kinda wild…..the times we had." Remarked Rekks

"We had some crazy adventures." Added Vid

"I know Tev can be a bit out there, but not only dose he have an airship, which would be invaluable to our cause, but if Tev agrees then he'll bring his wife along. And Shay is pretty level headed. Not to mention that they're both excellent fighters and engineers." Stated Cana

"They would be a big help. Ok fine, but what about the last guy?" replied Rekks

"Forget about it for right now. We'll call Tev, have him meet us tomorrow and maybe he'll have some ideas. Then we'll take some time to prepare things then head back to the village and start getting ready. Use these two months to our advantage." Stated Cana

"Let's just hope we can get all The Seven people we need together. This is going to be tough." Remarked Rekks

"Here's to the hope that we can accomplish our mission." Stated Rose as she raise her glass

The others raise their glasses and together they toasted to the promise that tomorrow would bring.

To be continued…………………………….

Who is this Tev? You'll meet him and his Wife in the next chapter. Also who will the seventh person be to join the group, again you'll find out later. Remember to send your reviews, thoughts, ideas, suggestions, questions, etc. I love getting feedback and remember if you want to know a little more about me just send me a little email. The next chapter is coming soon keep and eye out for chapter 4: The Seven.