I do not own Final Fantasy 7 or Final Fantasy 10 and do read the note from Chapter 1. Ignorance is so NOT bliss.

Chapter 7

Attack 2

Luca Stadium

With Kimahri and Lulu on either side of her and staff on hand, Yuna was remaining where she was to fight off fiends. Her eyes constantly shifting to the two inside the sphere pool, both of which were taking out fiends buying the others time to get out. Wakka and Tidus were both more the capable of taking care of themselves.

Still she wanted to be there. She needed to be there to protect them from the outside as best she could. A large Zu emerging now from above them, Kimahri prepared to use Fire Breath upon it. Already tired from having used a variety of skills like jump and mighty guard to keep them all safe the Ronso admittedly was starting to wear out.

It was only Lulu's covering of Black Magic and the healing powers of Yuna that had kept him going for as long as he had. Summoning would actually be easy and simple at this moment to fight off the giant black bird. But to be honest, well to be honest it took to much time to do it.

And judging by the sheer amount of fiends and the need to protect and heal those all around her. Yuna would not be doing anything like that soon, for the young summoner was more concerned with the lives and safety of all those around her.

Therefore, it was no surprise as they were startled when the point of something came through the stomach of the great bird from above it.

Pulsing with a pale blue light the point was expanding the slice it was making within the Zu, which even now was bursting into pyre flies. When it had done so, the three stood face to face the man who had rescued them. Tall and blonde much like their newest friend who fights with Wakka, this one had a different quality to him.

Wearing all black, he had the stance of someone who has fought far too long to not know anything else. His eyes a piercing blue, they only for a moment showed a hint of kindness to those in front of him. Holding his hand out, it glows a radiant white and his hand rests upon the Ronso.

The latter feeling a renewed strength infusing his senses, the large catlike man just nodded his head in thanks. A tilt of head in acceptance, Kimahri knows that this is one he could trust off the bat. Two swords are now where one once was stood in his hands, he and the stranger moved to protect the two women behind him. Both of which puzzled, as knowing the Ronso for as long as they have, he almost never trusts anyone first meeting....

Momentarily forgotten though, they help by covering the two men as best they can, as the influx of fiends continues to grow by every minute.

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Wakka and Tidus had finally made it out of the sphere pool. Both exhausted, they were glad they were the last out though. Between the two of them, they had allowed the Goers and the rest of the Aurochs time to get out of the pool easier.

Wakka still holding on tightly to his ball, as Tidus held on to his sword, the two men moved out from underneath the arena and out into the open. Nailing the Umbrals and various killer wolves among other fiends running around, the two men's eyes widened as they found themselves becoming surrounded by more of the various monsters.

It all came to a head though as a Garuda came up from below. Ready and willing to do its sonic boom, the carnivorous giant bird was moving in for the kill when a familiar figure in red to one of the two steps forward.

Swinging his sword through it as it swoops down, the thing bursts into pyre flies as it falls over both Wakka and Tidus.

"AURON!"

Letting out a sound of acknowledgement, more creatures approach the now group of three men.

"Hn...can you keep up?"

A growl of rage, the man's only response, Tidus moves alongside his long time teacher/foster father and takes out more fiends in anger. Wakka aiding on the other side, the reddish orange haired man looks warily at his two companions.

Thrilled beyond belief that he was fighting alongside the legendary Sir Auron himself, the man was also not that dumb to not notice the animosity his friend was feeling at that moment. Something about the way Tidus glared at Auron as he currently worked on a pack of coyotes was enough to tell him, that now is not the time to act like a fan of one of his heroes.

Still though, watching as Auron sliced through some of the hardier creatures attacking Luca, Wakka could not help but be in awe at the sheer power and finesse for which it is handled. But then he as well as everyone else slows down as one of the Maesters finally approaches the chaos from their safe pavilion.

"Anima come forth!"

Now as many watch what happens, there are mixed reactions and events that follow. To most of those watching, it is one of pure admiration at the power the Aeon wields. Strong and incredible it wipes out many of the fiends with incredible ease, its eyes obeying its summoner; this is when the next shock of the day comes forth.

For some watched as Aeon before it was banished approached a blonde in black. It's chained figure bowing down almost as if it was offering its allegiance. No one save those directly around him seeing the true actions going on at that moment, the Aeon disappears.

Those who watched crowded around to say not only thanks, for these people also helped to protect them from harm. But they were curious for you see; they saw something being exchanged almost between the Aeon and this man in black.

By the time though most had gotten to where he and the others were. They were gone.

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Outskirts Luca/Mi'hen Highroad

Leaning against the balcony rails, Cloud found himself accompanied by the steadfast Ronso of those whom he had saved. Arms crossed and the claws upon them looking extremely sharp, the blue humanoid figure just leaned back as he was. Spear beside him and ready for the grab at a moment's notice. The fact that it was separate spoke volumes to Cloud as it was the beings manner of simply saying...

I trust you.

This in mind; a mutual sharing of silent messages as with Auron is passed between them and it was one of respect and understanding. Thus it gives the other two enough time to approach with a curious air. The one that makes him smile in memory of others who had a similar air about them as did the same summoner girl from this morning.

Gentle by her kind eyes, as they had fled out of the range of to many questions, he watched as every so often she stopped to offer a kind smile to a child. A warm helping hand to a fellow man or woman....

Much like they did before their deaths....Aerith...Tifa...

"Thank you for helping us....?"

"Cloud...the name's Cloud."

A bright smile crossing her features, she bows before him in greeting happily. "I am Yuna and these are my friends Lulu and Kimahri."

Nodding his head to each in turn, he finds the former looking at him with a cautious eye.

"What was that sphere that the Aeon gave you?"

"Something only I can use." Cloud replied quietly. "It's hard to explain. But it will come in handy in the long run I believe." Turning to the young woman looking at him curiously, he bows his head. "There is something I wish to ask of you. But I will wait till he gets here before I do so."

Before the conversation could get any further, the excited shouts of Wakka made the two turn around in joy. Both rushing off to go and greet the blitzball player with hugs as well as fussing over his welfare, Kimahri just remains where he was. A single word surprising the former SOLDIER.....

"Materia?"

"How did you know?"

"Legend among Ronso...from long ago. Materia is from time when Ronso still share home with humans. Ronso allow humans to look for it if respect mountain from then according to legend. Materia made of planet itself. Reason why Ronso like Mount Gagazet so much, is close to planet.... We here it speak through mountain. Mountain be our guide..."

Nodding his hand as memories of a certain young lady come forth as the Ronso home could only be hers from back then as well, Cloud looks up to see Auron approaching with another. A younger man around the age of Yuna, give or take a couple of years, he too had blonde spiky hair and brilliant blue eyes like himself.

But that is where the differences ended as where he was tanned, Cloud was somewhat pale. Where he had a lean body...Cloud was built more muscular.

"Sir Auron...." Yuna whispered in awe much to the amusement of Cloud. Auron had admitted that despite the fact he earned that title in the eyes of many. He hated it with a passion. To the former Yevon monk, he was simply Auron and always would be so.

The Ronso's eyes already widening somewhat at he sees the man in front of him, questions in his own gaze to be asked. He wisely says nothing though as Auron approaches Yuna.

"I wish to become your guardian. Do you accept?"

Eyes widening at the question, Yuna stumbles a little bit over her answer. "Of course...of course I accept Sir Auron. Please...?"

A slight chuckle erupting from his lips as he holds a hand up, "Him and this one comes with me as well."

Pointing towards Cloud as Tidus is pushed forward, Yuna is surprised and overjoyed. Mostly as a sheepish smile and friendly voice reaches deep inside her heart, as he speaks. His hand going behind to scratch the back of his head as he somewhat shuffles his feet.

Even now as Cloud nods his head in becoming a guardian to this young woman, his eyes wander to his fellow spiky haired blonde. Despite the fact he seems to be willing, there was something in his eyes that made him wonder about what he and Auron had spoken of.

For the young man whom he would come to know as Tidus, seemed now as he looks closer, more upset then he was angry. Gazing at Auron, Cloud could see the hidden message. That this youth was the key to his story along with the young summoner....

Musing in what he can do and whom best he could work with, Cloud remained ever silent beside Kimahri, the mere presence of the young woman already was soothing the lifestream within him. Enabling him for the first time in a while to be able to clear his senses and feel that which is around him.

Surprisingly though, she felt stronger then most other summoners he has come across. Even Belgimine was not as strong in the lifestream as this girl was and felt to his senses.

"She is strong." The Ronso said thoughtfully. "Yuna's heart big, has room for all of Spira. Heart is her biggest strength."

"And her weakness." Cloud replied quietly. The Ronso not arguing over the statement reluctantly nods his head.

"Weak yes, but even then it is strong. If Yuna says she defeat sin. She will do so. She is strong. She is Yuna."