HEEELLLLLLOOOOO and welcome to CHAPTER TWO!!! Now to do my disclaimer this time is Yuffie! Come on out!

Yuffie: YAY!! Well, Unfortunately Auroki doesn't own Final Fantasy. But if he did, I would've gotten more of a role in my game!

Auroki: Damn straight!

Yuffie: *glomps*

Auroki: Now without further ado here is Chapter Two of Another Journey.

Key

"Character Speaking"

Character thoughts

(Switching to another character)

*see author notes*

Notes and stuff after the story

Another Journey

Chapter Two

"So this is the main city huh?" Shiroki asked himself out loud after he'd jumped through the hole he made in Lowtown. "I used up most of my energy during that fight, so my mist energy should be close to untraceable." he muttered as he walked around the east end where all the shops were. "This place seems to have a nice vibe about it." He said as he looked around. Indeed for a town controlled by the Empire, Rabanastre seemed to function pretty well. "Maybe when this is all over, I can live here in peace." He said as he walked by a bar called the Sandsea. He decided that he could catch a drink and he walked into the place as a shirtless blond haired kid walked out at the same time. Paying no attention to the other person, Shiroki walked up to the balcony and sat down when a soldier approached him. "This place is reserved for Imperials. Move now or else we will forcibly relocate you." The guard spoke with an arrogant stuck up attitude. Shiroki lowered his hood revealing his face and looked at the guard. "Listen here tin head. I have had a long day traveling the desert, getting chased by a dragon, and someone important to me is gone. So either get away from me or else I'll pound that armor into your body." He replied as he stared angrily at the guard, his glowing eyes illuminating the inside of the imperial's helmet. One could see the newly etched fear in the guard's face. "Well this one time, I'll make an exception." He said turning around muttering something about getting a transfer. After he left a man approached Shiroki. "That's the first time anyone's ever gotten him to move. I'm the owner and I can't even do that." He spoke. Shiroki looked up at the stranger, "And who the hell are you?" he asked. The new guy laughed and replied, "The name's Tomaj, and I think I might have a job for you. Assuming of course you are as dangerous as you look"

(Doctor Cid)

A man walked down the hallways of the Draklor Laboratory cursing all the way. "Just as I was making progress on what he was, that boy ups and escapes!" he yelled pushing a guard out of the way as he stomped into his office. "He could be the very thing that returns History back in the hands of man." He muttered to himself as he sat in his desk. Just then a man came into the room. "Doctor Cid, we may have found him!" he spoke walking up to the desk. Cid looked up as a smile came onto his face. "Well now my day just got better instantly." He spoke as he got out of his desk. "Deliver these instructions to Judge Ghis."

(Shiroki)

"Should be getting close. I feel a high source of mist close by." Shiroki muttered as he wandered around the Westersand. "Thextera where are you?" he muttered as he as looked around a large rock and saw what he was looking for. A large mutated wolf was staring down at him while several normal wolves gathered at its legs. "Sorry to do this, but I have to put you down." Shiroki spoke as he rushed the beast. He jumped into the air and kicked Thextera in the face. The beast yelped and retaliated by biting the leg she was just kicked with. The poison in her fangs took effect immediately on Shiroki's body. "Damn this stuff works fast." He grunted clutching his leg as several wolves circled around him. "That poison is a result of the mist's alterations on that wolf's body." He spoke as his body had begun countering the poison. "The fact that it's mostly mist based makes it almost useless against me you mutt." He spoke getting back on his feet. He then began chanting a spell. His body glowed red as he unleashed a Firaga spell on the wolf pack. All the normal wolves burned away into nothing, and Thextera was left panting heavily. Shiroki walked over to the beast and placed his hand on it. Mist swirled out of the wolf and flew into the hand touching the wolf. "I've removed the mist that was causing your aggression. You're free to do as you wish with your life now." He spoke smiling as he turned around and walked away. The wolf got up, ran in front of Shiroki and sat down looking him in the eye. "You wish to go with me huh? Well I can tell that you want to repay me for helping you. Very well then come." He said as he continued walking back towards the city with the large wolf following behind.

Walking up to the gate with Thextera provided a little excitement. The people waiting to get in immediately dived for cover as the guards drew their weapons. "Halt foul beast!" and "Prepare for a fight!" could be heard amongst the screams. Shiroki smiled and raised his hand to the wolf and immediately Thextera sat down and lowered her head. "Don't worry, this wolf is with me!" he yelled to everyone in the area. "It's part of a job I had to do, so please open the gate for me." He politely asked the guard while secretly hoping he would start a fight. "Well ok then, but you and that beast will be under close watch and as soon as anything goes wrong, we will execute it, understood?" the guard explained. Shiroki nodded in agreement and waited for them to open the gate. After the gate opened the two walked into the eastern section, making their way to the Sandsea. Tomaj was standing right in front of the bar and nearly died of shock when he saw Shiroki leading the wolf towards him. "Tell the client that Thextera has been dealt with and his business is free to operate once again. I'll collect my pay later." Shiroki instructed as Tomaj nodded and walked in and came out a few minute later. "Shiroki, what do you know of Clan Centurio?" the bar owner asked with a bright smile on his face.

(Imperial Guard)

"Why are we combing the Westersand for just one guy?" the soldier asked the Judge in charge of his unit. "Apparently he has quite a bit to do with the doctor's research and it's our job as his personal force to do what he demands." The judge answered. The guard looked at the ground, "I joined this army to protect people and here I am on a wild goose chase for a crazy quack of a doctor." He muttered so no one could hear him. Suddenly something bright had reflected in his eyes through his helmet. Upon getting out of the light, he saw a crashed fighter. "Sir I've found it! The fighter he escaped in!" he yelled to everyone searching. The judge and the rest of the unit came to his location. "Good work Agrio, you just got a raise!" The soldier known as Agrio Slinghander opened the visor on his helmet and bowed. "Thank you sir! My family and I both thank you!"

(Shiroki)

After looking around for about twenty minutes, Shiroki and Thextera finally located the building in which Clan Centurio meets. The Bangaa at the door hailed me over upon seeing me. "They said the guy we'd be looking for would be an odd one, and sure enough here you are!" he laughed as he moved aside revealing the door. "Well go in, your wolf as well!" he spoke ushering me and Thextera inside, The wolf had decided to take a nap in the middle of the room, while Shiroki noticed a moogle staring at him. Why does that creature keep looking at me? He thought as he walked up the steps to meet the little guy. "Tomaj told me you'd be coming, Kupo! I'm Montblanc owner and leader of Clan Centurio!" the moogle squeaked holding out a hand. Shiroki extended his hand in return and the two shook hands. "Kupo, you're a-"Montblanc began to say before Shiroki cut him off. "I would prefer it if no one knew about me if you don't mind." He spoke quickly looking to make sure no one else heard. Montblanc nodded in agreement and replied, "Sorry kupo, it's just that it's been years since I've seen your kind." Shiroki was surprised that someone actually knew about his race and after recovering himself asked, "I know you assign hunts to skilled warriors, but can you give me marks close to the Empire's capital? I've got business there that requires me to have a decent excuse to get in, and I figured a raging dangerous beast falls in that category." The moogle boss nodded and looked at Shiroki beaming, "I've got no problem with that, but only if you do me a favor first kupo! You see a friend of mine had his sword stolen from him by a powerful enemy. If you travel to Bhujerba and go deep within the Lhusu Mines to deal with this enemy, your request will be granted kupo!"

Well there's chapter two!! Hope ya enjoyed it!! Next Chapter will have everyone's favorite six armed wielding badass!

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Auroki: HEY DON'T STILL MY LINES!!
Yuffie: Why not? I already stole your wallet!

Auroki: HEY!?!?!?!

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