II- DREAMER EYES

It was almost impossible to see that cave from the outside, and even the few ones who managed to notice the small crack had no idea of how large was its interior, which was the home of and old master Qu´and his grandson for time ago, it was common to see them observing the wide blue sky above with a deep mist below.

-Why do you want to know where you came from?- the Qu´ asked

-Grandpa- replied a little boy. His clothes were a bit larged compared to his size and he had a big, pointy-hat as his face, only a pair of bright eyes could be seen, but it was clearly possible to see something disturbing him.- When I was in Treno, some boys said I´m not like you and them...I know you adopted me, but sometimes I just can´t stop thinking about where I belong...

-Vivi- the old man said- Listen, it doesn´t matter if you have your differences. I brought you here and I don´t have any regrets, do you know why? Because fate has given me the world´s greatest treasure and I won´t stop you if you want to search more about yourself someday, just don´t forget one thing, Vivi: it all doesn´t matter, it won´t make you better or worse than what you are today.

-Grandpa...

-All right, now let´s get in because it´s almost lunch time and if you keep staying here I´m gonna eat it all. I´m REALLY hungry today...

-...and everytime- the little boy whispered

-What did you say?

-Nothing...ehehehe

-HAHAHAHAHAHA

Today, years later, in that same cave, the same little boy was on that same balcony watching the same blue sky, although neither his grandfather or the mist were there anymore. Now everyone is able to see the nice view of the continent and the beautiful Ceebell river coming from Alexandria Plateau.

"Everything is so different without the mist...-Vivi thought- Mist...how come that treacherous mist lurking with monsters everywhere be the responsible of our existence?...I know I couldn´t do anything for Mr.288 and everybody else, but I still hope that someday people will undestand that we aren´t war tools."

-Grandpa- he said- I still miss you so much, I can´t deny it, but I promised to follow your advice and don´t let anything keep me down. I know you can understand me. I´ve learned so many things while traveling with Zidane, Garnet, and every friend I´ve got since that trip to Alexandria, when I was able to know the entire world, so big as you used to say. You know, I´m keeping that fake ticket as a memento...by the way, it was Puck who "helped" me to see the play...Puck, I wonder if he´s alright...maybe he´s back in Burmecia.

-EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHH VIVIIIIII- something screamed, just like a purple lightning coming to him.

-What? Artem...-the little mage said, right before the collision...

-...ouch...that hurted...sorry...I just...

-I know- Vivi said, getting up- It´s ok, I´m kind of used to tripping and falling...are you still using that...

-Shhhh- the moogle said- I still got a little bit hehe, you know, that theater girl and I made a deal...but sorry anyways, I lost control after arguing with that punk Mois...ok, this is for you.

-Is this...an invitation?-Vivi asked, surprised- Party in Lindblum...Hilda Garde 5...this is amazing, but I´m not sure if I should go...

-You know, it was the young angry lady who asked me to deliver it...so I think she´ll get really upset if you ignore it, kupo...- Artemicion suggested.

-Eiko? So I guess everybody is going too...

-Ok, you´re the one who should decide what to do. Now, I´m going away ´cause there are six more invitations to deliver. Bye bye, kupo...oh, and...about that...

-...don´t worry- vivi replied- Nobody in the Central is gonna find out

-Thanks! I promise I´m gonna deliver everything properly this time- he said, flying away from the balcony

After seeing him going away, the little mage looked at the invitation once more..."From Eiko to my beloved friends",it said in the title...he looked again at the horizon...Artemicion was already far, dancing in the sky among those airships and getting more and more distant...he kept watching them until his glowing eyes couldn´t see them anymore.

-...yes, grandpa...even if my body stop and perish someday, I´m not gonna live worrying about it anymore, now I know what I have to do: I have to fight...fight for a future of hope for me and the remaining Black Mages, while I´m alive or just "working", I have to do this...it´s not gonna be easy, but, at least, I´m not alone anymore since I´ve got them around me...and you inside me.

***IX***

Note: It´s not been easy for me to translate this fanfic to English and, from now on, the chapters are VERY bigger than this one, so, I´m going to publish chapter 3 only if I get any review ;)