As we really started to approach Besaid Island, I dragged Yuna towards the ramp exit. I commed brother to drop the ramp as soon as it was safe to do so, and when he did I told you to run to the blonde. She looked confused but as soon as she was on her way down, she saw why I said that. She sprinted into the arms of the blonde-haired man. Tidus. After confirming that he was really there, another voice spoke up.
"Yuna? Is that you?" That voice shocked me. I never even entertained the thought that I would hear it outside of a sphere recording or my memories again. Braska's voice. I didn't even remember starting to run towards the voice, but soon I saw him. He wasn't in his summoner robes, but I would know him anywhere. Auron must have had the same reaction, because it seemed he was right behind me. I ended up tackling him, sending sand everywhere. It really was him, and he was here in my arms again. But he already trying to push me off of him.
" My apologies, but I am a happily married man." He told me still trying to get me off of him. I probably laughed harder than i should have while casting a water spell over all three of us. Auron was already there so yea, he was caught in it too.
"Rose!! Why am I always caught up in your mischief?!?" Auron sputtered trying to get the water out of his face. Braska's face registered shock for a moment, then he pulled me into his arms as if to never let me go. Sora's voice interrupted our reunion though.
"Mom, do you know him or do I need to shock him?" He asked, and I looked to see him and Zaon approaching us. I laughed and told them to introduce themselves properly before resorting to violence. They both bowed.
"I am Zaon, son of Lady Rose and High Summoner Braska. I am the younger brother of High Summoner and Gullwing Yuna, and older brother to Sora. My sister brought the Eternal Calm." Zaon spoke. Braska looked shocked but Sora spoke before he could say anything.
"I am Sora, son of Rose and Braska. Youngest brother of Yuna and Zaon. Can I shock him now, mom?" I told him no, trying and failing at keeping a straight face. Braska's shock was plain as day to see. So I figured I should explain.
"Um so that night in the Calm Lands we spent together before you defeated Sin? Well yea. I was sent back to my world after you defeated Sin, with Zaon in my arms and Sora starting to form inside me. So actually you have three children. Yuna, Zaon, and Sora. Sorry to spring this on you, Braska." I apologized, but the minute I said his name we were tackled by the boys. Well mostly Braska was.
We hadn't realized that Yuna and Tidus had approached us until she spoke.
"The Fayth must have known you needed Father as much as I needed Tidus. They brought our true loves back to us, mom!" Yuna smiled as she helped me up. I laughed. Looking at the boys going crazy over their father being there, I figured I should help him.
"Zaon! Sora! Let him up now or you can spend the next week cleaning from sunup to sundown!" I yelled. As soon as their names were called, they jumped up and ran to stand in front of me. Braska stood up with the help of Auron, and looked at me in amazement.
"First, who is the young man with his arm around my daughter? Second, Rose how..." Braska asked. I smiled and looked at Auron.
"Auron promised to watch out for not just us, Braska. He was asked to keep an eye on Jecht's son too, remember? That young man is Tidus, Jecht's son and Yuna's guardian. Plus Yuna and Tidus fell in love...just like us. And also keep in mind I practically raised the twin terrors for ten years by myself. They know to listen to me." I explained.
"I have done my best to keep my promises, My Lord." Auron told him.
"No. Not 'My Lord'. Just Braska. Or old friend." Braska smiled. But he did seem to be keeping a close eye on Tidus.
"The best thing about Tidus is I never had to sober him up unlike his father...and he always tried to keep us all smiling. Still, he brings out the best of Yuna against all odds." Tidus ducked his head in embarrassment at the praise. It was growing dark out, so the boys led the way. I think they did that to show Braska their skills. And Braska praised them every time. Finally, we were a family again. There were some bumps along the road, but there we were. Happy. And no matter what the future brings, I know we will face it together.
So this is the end. So I wondered if I should do more with this family. Leave comments if you would like to see them adjust to a modern environment. But I want to thank you all for coming this far with me! I wouldn't have been able to do it without you all! See you next time, kiddies!!! :)