The Al Bhed have a saying "Hajan Ykyeh" which we might recognise when we translate it. It means never again. This is why some Al Bhed are hiding something that no one would suspect them of hiding: - The Guado...

"So why protect us? What we did was wrong, and we are fiend callers."

"So why be hated because of what your leaders did? It's stupid and foolish. We know what persecution is like and have no intention of inflicting it ourselves on another race. We have told the Ronso that we are protecting you, in a way that does not break our treaty with them, and leaves them clear."

A massive thump and there it was, one of the Ronso's that remained alive after Seymour's campaign, With a message that was uncompromising and bold. It contained news that would wreck the alliance one way or another. Cid was dead, by an assassin's hand. The new Cid was Rikku. At least it wouldn't sound as stupid as Cid Cid

Paine moved along carefully. It was time to report to Cid, the truth. A lost Aeon had been found. One of immense power. Once again the Church of Yevon was rising. The machinists had done their job. Now she had better do hers. This news was so important she had to deliver it even if it meant her life. Nothing too much to worry about then. The sooner she got to the Al Bhed ship the better. She got on her chocobo, and rode as if Sin was on her tail.

Other chocobo riders chased her, but they lacked her training. She had been in the crusaders, and few riders could outrun her, she was one of the best chocobo riders since Tidus. The weaves and leaps caused riders to fall. And she leapt onto the boat. And smiled.

The robed figure cursed. Paine had escaped. But so good so far. She planned her next move carefully. She had to make sure she was prepared. Capturing this Aeon would be dangerous. She prepared herself carefully. The ancient rituals were spoken once again. She would soon renew Spira.

So Cid was dead. Excellent this would weaken the Al Bhed. Brother was in no fit state to rule. And since inheritance passed down the male line. Well, that was a useful task completed. Still time to do more research on where the other Aeons were hidden. One was useful but in no way enough. Time to look once again at the battle.

"Mi'hen."

"We must get to the summoning chamber, Holy One. After there first failure they'll try and pin us in. If only some Omegan monks remained, but they are gone, or hiding, because no one will give shelter to us. After all to Al Bhed we are mere Yevonites, and to the Maester's we are sin spawn."

"I will make a pronouncement later. But there will be a cost."

"That is understood."

Rikku Tidus and Mi'hen race down the corridor. They have to get to the sanctum. As Mi'hen moves first points one direction then another. The turn and there is a sudden rattle of gunfire, but they are fortunately out of range of the Yevon monks guns and flame-throwers.

"Yevon burner - Section A"

The summoner and the two best fighters run through the winding corridor. Mi'hen nods his head. He speaks clearly and carefully. "One bit of the ritual Yevon has got right, is that a summoner must enter the temple with guardians. The reason the guardians are left outside is a relic from the old war. To protect the summoner so that he could summon in peace. However before that they entered with him so if the Aeon wanted to test with a fight, they had a fair chance."

"So what method are you going to try?"

"Persuasion. The false priests will send their army after me. I need you out here. With Al Bhed weapons and your magic holy one you should hold them off for days."

"What if they bring out a defender?"

"Look at the corridor's width. They'll have to take you in hand-to-hand combat and with your superior weapons they ain't doing that anytime soon."

Sharp cracks are fired. Almost like an exchange of fire. Tidus and Rikku look at each other in silent prayer. It was now time for them to defend themselves. However the Defender is not the only one of Omega's robots. The Yevon Monks have a thinner more capable robot: - A YAT. These have only just been brought in because Omega had put more guards on these robots. And these robots can fit in the narrow corridor. And these robots can be more quickly devastating because the can end a battle with one kick, despite how ungainly they look.

The Al Bhed's song of resistance starts once again, coming from the chamber, echoing through the caverns. Amplified and redirected. All hear the song and pause. All except those surrounding the chamber where a battle for Spira's future is raging.

Rikku throws her grenades at the strange robots, though they have far less effect than she expected, and the sword barely cuts into their metal hides. Unless Mi'hen survives this test alone, against the angry Aeon they are dead.

"Imprisoned for Ages long
As All Stone becomes Sand,
Titan freed by Forbidden Song
Now Show the Anger of the Land."

The earth moves, Cave's collapse. Here underground is where the Titan is strongest. The Al Bhed have won the battle, but at such cost. The Al Bhed will not be as strong as they were for another five hundred years.

Besaid Island.

"Surrender False Priestess! By order of Yevon."

"Lu, I don't like this. Yevon was bad enough but ..."

"Right Wakka. Pity I'm out the fight. I don't any unpredictable effects messing up my pregnancy. So unless we're in real trouble don't do anything too foolish, Wakka."

Three people close ranks in front of Yuna and Lulu: - Tidus, Rikku and Wakka. This was one of the more dangerous grouping's especially now, with Yuna's loss of Aeons. If she had some they'd have brought her in and brought a smack down upon them. But thanks to her 'blasphemy' the Aeons had deserted them.

"For Redemption!" the Yevonite's cried. "We will kill the unholy Al Bhed."

"This always happens." Rikku complains. "Every time."

"Umm, I don't think they're talking about you." Tidus points out. "Somehow Yuna's ancestry has leaked. And the old guard are using the Aeons disappearance to strengthen their power. Claiming that they are displeased."

"Yuna sent then. The Aeons can no longer be summoned. So fight us now. Rikku, standard plan."

Rikku chucks one of her grenades, at this obviously high-ranking person. Dissolving armour and crippling the enemy with many poisons. The man's words "Treacherous Al Bhed" come out as a croak, as he attacks Rikku with his sword. Rikku deftly dodges it as the monk is put off his balance by being hit by several balls tilted his way. Or at least that's what it seemed like. Then a third attack comes forth of incredible power slashing high and then the man looks at the ball that barrels into him.

"The Demon has returned. I must summon!"

The legendary guardians look at each other. That explained why he hadn't attacked again despite being hasted. He'd just wanted to unseal his mouth so he could call.

"Imprisoned until Stone becomes Sand, Titan, now show the Anger of the Land."

Appearing as if from nowhere, the monster keeper appears. Looking unwilling, but summoning up a powerful earthquake on the island. -