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Chapter 2

The Summoner

"OOMPPHHH!!" My body was sent flying back, hitting an invisible wall. Oh yeah, the barrier. Then I felt a numb sensation in my groin, and both my hands suddenly covered it. It hurted...LIKE HELL!!

"Movaak! Are you TRYING to make me lose my...my precious gift?!" Movaak chuckled and pointed his right finger towards me.

"If you can't even defend your body, you have no right to have the precious gift. Learn to defend, and then attack." Movaak then ran towards me, black, flaming arm trailing behind him.

Let's see, his punch to my groin was REALLY devastating. Well, of course, private areas ARE weak to physical force. Hmph, girls are lucky. I guess the only way to dodge and defend myself from his super hard attacks...is to become faster than him, and strike him quickly. Yeah, that plan shouldn't fail! Anyways, I AM pretty good at track.

I got up to get ready for Movaak's next attack, but my groin wouldn't let me, so I fell down again. Great, now I'm at a disadvantage.

"What's wrong Will? Giving up?"

Give up? Hey, he CHEATED! There should be a rule that you can't hit another person's private area! I heard Zelferd chuckle.

"Will, if you want, I can always patch your private ar..."

"Shut up Zelferd!" Zelferd hung his head low and turned his back towards us, facing the wall. I'm kinda worried, is Zelferd gay or something?

"Will, focus on the battle here!" Movaak slashed downwards, but I dodged him by pumping my legs with energy and I flung myself to the side. Ignoring the pain in my private area is kinda hard to do. When I struggled to get up, Movaak quickly did a horizontal slash, skimming my right cheek. Small droplets of blood dropped to the ground. And to add to that, I flew again to another invisible wall, across Movaak.

I raised my hands shakily. "Hey Movaak, wait! Can you, like, slow down your moves or something? I'm having a hard time dodging em."

Movaak stared at me, trying to burn a hole into my forehead, I guess.

"Do you think Fiends would give you a chance to attack them? If you can't dodge them, you're as good as dead. Now fight me!" Movaak AGAIN rushed towards me. But the good thing is, the pain finally subsided in my private area. It's time to fight back.

My right arm scythe blade twitched. Hm, that's strange. Anyways, Movaak got right in front of me, and slashed horizontally again, but this time, I ducked down and quickly jumped up with my left palm facing upwards, hitting his chin. I followed it up with a spinning horizontal slash with my scythe blade arm and he was sent flying across from me. Guessing from the attack I just did, I should have cut across his stomach. I hope I didn't cut too deep.

To my surprise, Movaak did a backflip in the air and landed on his feet. And I was right, blood was dripping from his stomach. His white cloak was getting stained.

"Hehe, nice comeback Will! Ducking down as quickly as possible, you were able to dodge my slash. And by following up with a hit to the chin, you disoriented me for a second. I knew you were gonna slash at me, but I thought I'd let you, just to boost your confidence up."

Am...I hearing right? He LET me cut him? Just to get MY confidence up? Oh, he's gonna pay.

"Movaak...don't kid around with me. I can and will..." BAM!

I felt a huge pressure hit my stomach, almost knocking the air out of me, and I flew back so hard against the invisible wall that I thought I broke my spine. And just when my vision cleared, Movaak got in front of me and started hitting me with a flurry of punches. I couldn't block him one bit. He punched me in the face, the chest, my stomach and arms. It was...too fast. And my eyesight suddenly got black. Am I...dead?

"Movaak...stop now." It was Zelferd's voice. And a split second later, I didn't feel any punches. Probably cuz my body got too numb.

"Whoops, sorry Will, I guess I kinda overdid it." I spluttered out some blood.

"Heh...yeah...gasp...you did, Movaak. You did." I heard a 'wheer' sound and suddenly felt myself being pulled up by two people, both arms being supported. I can guess that it was Zelferd and Movaak.

"Well, Will, your test in battle is complete. Although you did lose, I just wanted to see how well you used your fiend weapon and what your battle style was like. But, it looks like you don't have much battle experience to begin with." I nodded. I've never been in a fight before. I always tried to avoid em. I could hear Movaak talking this time.

"Well Zelferd, I can always try training Will into combat." Zelferd chuckled.

"Yes, well, we don't have the time. The new summoner is about to come out of the Cloister of Trials, and we need new Guardians to defend her. And I've been thinking of letting some Hiends join her for her journey." It was quiet the whole time through. And I drifted off...to sleep.

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Am I...in a dream? I mean, my vision IS hazy, so I guess I am. But...where am I?

I looked around and saw that I was...in the Cloister of Trials. Well, the place where Lulu and Kimahri was waiting for Yuna to come out. Good thing I remembered that part.

Looking at the door where the summoner would appear, I then heard a hissing sound. All of a sudden, the door opened. And out came...a really beautiful girl.

She had dark tan skin, with blue eyes. Her silver hair was shoulder length. She had a really good body figure. Her clothing consisted of a white shirt and white mini skirt which went above her knees, like WAY above her knees. I bet if you bend down to pick up something next to her you can see her...ooookay, let's not think about that. She also had a black sash that wrapped around her waist. She wore wooden sandals and she held a yellow looking wand. At the tip of the wand was a weird looking eye. And I think it's...looking at me? Creepy.

The weirdest thing about this dream was that, it looks like she can SEE me. She walked up towards me, and we were face to face. Her face started to get closer and closer to mine, and truth be told, I couldn't move AT ALL. But instead of a kiss, she just went right next to my right ear, and said, "I'm happy that you'll join me." And that's when...

SPLASH!!

"HOLY CRAP! WHO THE...oh?" Movaak was holding a bucket right in front of my face. And I was wet. Bucket right in my face. Me, wet. No way...

"Movaak! Why did you...?!" Movaak made an innocent smile and slammed the bucket at my face. Ah, the pain.

"You were freaking me out! I heard you saying weird stuff like, 'she's dark tan' and 'if you bend down to pick something up next to her." The hell were you dreaming about?!"

Oh man, he actually heard what I saw in my dream? That's not good.

"Oh well, I was dreaming about, those dark tanned coconuts y'know? And, and, um you see, I tried to pick up the coconuts but they always seemed to move and stuff. Yeah, yeah, that's it." By the blank look on Movaak's face, I guess he didn't buy it.

"Will, you're a really, REALLY strange kid." I nodded. Then I remembered about the fight, and my injuries.

"Hey Movaak, what happened in the test area? How did I get...here?" I looked around and saw that I was in the Crusader's tent. And I was in a bed. Ah, okay.

Movaak snorted. "Do I really need to tell you where we are?" I shook my head.

"So, how bad are my injuries?" I could see many bandaged wounds on my body, especially the chest and arms. But for some reason, my stomach and face wasn't injured...at all. Didn't I get hit there badly?

"If you're wondering about your injuries, you'll be fine. It looks like you have some regeneration abilities." I raised an eyebrow.

"Regeneration ability? Like self-healing?" Movaak narrowed his eyes towards me.

"What do you think regeneration means? But anyways, yeah, regeneration is pretty much self-healing. Many Hiends can self regenerate themselves from their injuries. Some can heal fast, some heals slowly. Looks like your regeneration has medium speed. So, that's pretty good."

Hmm, self regeneration. Sweet, so I can heal myself? But, why my face and arms? Movaak placed his right hand on my head.

"Don't worry Will, chest and arm areas are sometimes slower to regenerate compared to stomach and face. Groin areas are really fast to heal." Groin...areas?

"Wow, there must be many abilities for the Hiends." Movaak shook his head.

"Yeah, but then again, we have some limitations as well, but we'll get to that sooner or later!" Zelferd then came into the tent, whistling some kind of tune.

"Ah, Will is awake I see! And if I may, I have a question." I layed back down on the bed.

"Okay, shoot." Zelferd nodded slowly, smiled, and pulled out from behind him...my white t-shirt and black boxers.

"Y'know, your choice of clothing is really...interesting. I don't really see people wearing there sleeping clothes in the daytime." My face suddenly burned up, and quickly I got up, snatched my clothes away from Zelferd, and got into my bed again.

"Well, well, it looks like you also healed greatly. You're able to move again." I just rolled my eyes.

"Hey, Zelferd, can I get some new clothes? I don't think I'll be able to make a good impression of myself wearing my...sleeping clothes." Zelferd smirked and walked away.

"Okay, but just don't be mad if I get something that you don't like." Gulp, I hope it's not something that'll make me look stupid or gay.

7 minutes later...Wait, how can choosing clothes for me take 7 MINUTES? Zelferd is strange

"Okay Will, here's your clothing!" Zelferd got in the tent again and threw a heap of clothing straight to my bed. Wow, he's a good thrower. "Go on Will, wear em!"

I slowly got out of bed, watching closely at Zelferd, and randomly wore some clothing on. But hey, it looks okay.

I now wore a white sleeveless shirt with black shorts that went over my knees. And I also wore my Black Nike shoes. Hehe, actually, the shoes were at the foot of my bed.

Zelferd clapped his hands. "Marvelous, just marvelous!" Movaak just shook his head and went to the entrance of the Crusader's tent.

"Zelferd, is the summoner coming out soon?" Zelferd's face suddenly got serious. This is the Zelferd that I like.

"...Yeah."

"Okay Will, follow me. We're gonna meet our summoner that we're gonna have to protect her throughout her journey." Movaak got back to me, pulled me by the cuff of my shirt, and dragged me. Man, why am I being dragged all the time?!

We finally found ourself at the place where Yuna showed off her summoning skills by calling out Valefor. Sweet, I wonder if the summoner is gonna do that? And what's with the protecting talk?

A huge group of villagers gathered around at the place, looking towards the Besaid Temple. Wow, I don't think I actually went into the Temple yet. Oh yeah, and me, Movaak and Zelferd were at the front row of the crowd, so we got a pretty good view. A few minutes went by, and all of a sudden, the crowd was cheering. What for? I found my answer when 3 shadowy figures came out of the temple entrance. And I...was shocked.

It was that summoner girl in my dream. And walking side by side of her was an old looking priest and a young looking priest, wearing a green and white robe. They were...what the, CARRYING the summoner. What's her problem?

"Will, do you know why those priests are carrying the summoner?" I shook my head. How was I supposed to know? Wait, why didn't I notice this before? She's...

"It's because she doesn't have any legs." I should've caught on to that. Actually, her legs were just her thighs and knees, and it ended with a stump. What the hell?

I whispered back to Movaak. "So...how did she lose her legs?" Movaak shook his head.

"You'll have your chance when we journey with her." The summoner girl looked around the crowd and smiled, making the men cheer and the women furious. I have to say, she looks really cute.

Zelferd then got between me and Movaak. "Okay guys, I have a mission for you. And it's REALLY important. Throughout your journey, you must protect the summoner, Anuy Toen. It may be difficult, but you must persevere. And also, as a side note, try getting some more Hiends to protect her. 2 isn't enough to protect the summoner." Movaak nodded, while I looked down. So, we're gonna have to protect her. Does that include carry her?

Anuy looked around, and said in a loud but cute voice, "Who are my Guardians, who will accompany me for my journey to rid Sin?" Movaak moved up, and when he didn't notice me moving, he pushed me forward. Anuy then looked at both of our faces, and smiled. "Thank you brave Guardians, I know we will get along really well during the journey.

Me and Movaak in unison said, "Yes, ma'am" and walked towards her. Anuy suddenly jumped towards me, and wrapped her arms around my neck. Now THAT was scary! I had to fumble to grab hold of her waist, and we held there for some time. I heard some whispers of 'what's so great about her?' and 'ah, what a lucky guy'. And then, the young priest, who left, came back with a wheelchair. An ordinary looking wheelchair. I placed her gently on the wheelchair, and I heard her softly say, "Thank you." I bowed my head towards her.

The young priest went besides me and whispered in my ear, "Please take care of the summoner. If you don't...I'll...I'll kick your ass." Okay, now are priests supposed to say such things? I nodded my head slowly, and the young priest backed away. Me, Movaak and Anuy faced the old and young priest. The old priest did the Yevon hand sign.

"I pray to Yevon, that the summoner and her 2 Guardians will be safe while they journey around the temples of Spira. Please give us peace, Summoner Anuy." Anuy nodded and turned her wheelchair, wheeling her way through the makeshift path the crowd made. Movaak and I followed her.

Not more than 20 feet away from the temple, when we heard a huge BOOM sound. I swiftly turned around, and on top of the temple, was 2 figures.

The sun blocked my vision, so I couldn't see them very well, but I could hear their voices clear as a whistle. Must be some kind of Hiend ability.

"See? I told you Zakuo, they were right here in Besaid!" The woman figure swung some kind of string around her finger. Wait, is that a yo yo?

"Sophia, please, just shut up and let me do the work." I guess that was the Zakuo guy.

"Zakuo, I hate you. I'm gonna fight em first, so if you interrupt, I'll kill you." The Zakuo guy humphed.

Who are these people?

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A/N: Oh my, who are these people? Why did they come to Besaid? And also, how did Anuy lose both her legs? We'll find out on the next chapter! Hope you guys are enjoying the story, and don't forget to R&R!

Oh, Zakuo and XxXChiharu-Chan-1000-SpringsXx, I'm happy that you guys are enjoying the story! :)

Ah yes, and here is a little short story, that was supposed to be humorous. Oh well, please read! :)

Short Story of Will's Clothes

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Before Movaak could take out Will from the Crusader's tent to see the summoner

"Um, Zelferd, I have a question." Zelferd glanced at my face.

"Yes, Will? What did you want to know? You know that I know of many things!" Wow, he looks happy.

"Um, well, while you had my sleeping clothes with you, was I wearing anything in the bed?" The corner of Zelferd's mouth twitched.

"Will, what kind of que..."

"Just answer it." I heard Movaak shifting uncomfortably.

"Well...I guess you weren't wearing anything at all." I froze.

"You mean, I was na...nak...nake...na..." Movaak pulled me along. I couldn't register it. I was naked in that bed? AND NO ONE BOTHERED TO TELL ME?!

Inside the Crusaders Tent, before Zelferd came out with Will and Movaak

Zelferd sat on the bed where Will used to lay. "Whew, if he found out that I injected some kind of numbing shot on him, he'd be going crazy at me. But I guess it worked, he didn't even feel the wind coming through the Crusader's tent. It was actually a very strong wind...Maybe I should inject it to Movaak next." Zelferd pondered that for a while.

And a new character has revealed herself!

Name: Anuy Toen

Age: 17

Race: Lucain

Height: 5'8, without legs is 5'4

Weight: 138

Build: Has a really good figure, her breast size is decent

Main Weapon: A 4 foot wooden, yellow wand, at the tip is an eye that seems to follow your every move.

2nd Weapon Form: A 5 foot wooden, black wand, at the tip is an eye that seems to follow your every move. A silk, pink cloth flows from the bottom end of the wand.

3rd Weapon Form: A 6 foot wooden, black wand, at the tip is a HUGE red eye that seems to follow your every move. A silk, pink cloth flows from the bottom end of the wand. There's also a little mouth placed at the middle of the wand, allowing it some speech.

Special Skills: Her skills include summoning aeons, healing your friends and allies, and killing dark type fiends. Also able to use both white and black magic.

Overdrive: She'll be able to summon her aeons, with their Overdrive gauge filled. Pretty much Yuna.

Appearance: She has dark tan skin, with blue eyes. Her silver hair was shoulder length. She had a really good body figure. Her clothing consisted of a white tight shirt and white mini skirt which went above her knees, like WAY above her knees. She also has a black sash that's wrapped around her waist. Lastly, she wears wooden sandals.

Personality: Although she may look calm and brave when she's in front of a crowd, she's actually really shy. Once she embarks with some Guardians, she would shut herself up, and won't speak until necessary. When in battle, she tends to stay at the back row, helping her friends. She wouldn't summon her aeons until everyone is either really injured or dead. But when people get's to know her, she can be a kind person. Also, when she does something wrong, and when she didn't do anything wrong, she usually says sorry like 3 times.

Proficient Ability: She dances well, and she's kind of smart. But she's not strong, and she can't endure hard and long punishments, so she can get taken down in less than 5 hits from a fist. Talk about really sensitive. But because of her mini skirt, movement is easy for her.

Fighting Style: Healing

Was This Person Born or Warped to Spira: She was born in Luca.

Reason Why She Joined the Summoner: Wants to save people.

Background: When Anuy was young, she was already being taught many subjects, including Al Bhed, machina, and the ways of the summoner. Both of her parents were dead from a fiend attack at Luca a long time ago. She tried to protect her parents, to no avail. The consequence for that, was the fiends ripping off both her legs. Anuy fainted, but was luckily still alive. Where she found herself next was at Besaid Village, being tended by priests. There, she continued her education.