Tidus was walking around the battlefield. He could see injured people, dead bodies... Crusaders that weren't that badly wounded helped their comrades.
If it weren't for Kasumi, lots more crusaders could have died today. And still, there were many that nevertheless did die...
Angrily, Tidus turned towards the ocean, towards the retreating form of Sin. "Don't you run away from me!"
Afterwards, he really didn't know why he tried to swim after Sin... He just did.
Maybe he was just angry at him. But maybe... it had something to do with his father...
----
Yuna was at the shore, dancing and sending the souls of the dead to the Farplane.
----
Auron was talking to Kinoc.
"Satisfied?" he asked grimly. "A massacre among those that turned from Yevon... but not as many died as you hoped, right?"
Kinoc looked darkly at him. "The past ten years have changed you, I see..."
Auron looked in his old friend's eyes. "Maybe... it's time that more of us should change..."
And with these words, he turned around and left the maester alone.
----
Ranma was talking to Ukyo.
"So, ummm... you wanna stay with the crusaders?"
Ukyo nodded. "Yes, Ranchan. I have sworn an oath when I joined them... It's not something that I can throw away that easily. I think I'll join Captain Lucil, Elma and Clas-chan when they're leaving... I think they're planning on searching for new chocobos."
"Well, good luck to you, then."
She smiled at him. "Don't worry. Once you find a way to return to Nerima, I'll go with you. Okay, see ya later."
And when she left with her new friends, Ranma couldn't help but think: 'And what if we get no chance of telling you in time?'
----
Akane was taking care of Kasumi.
She smiled at her older sister. "You know, that was pretty brave."
Kasumi smiled. "I just had to protect you. I am your older sister, after all."
Akane giggled. "Yes, that you are. But... we still have to find Nabiki..."
"Don't worry," Kasumi put a hand on Akane's shoulder. "She will be joining us pretty soon, I'm sure of it."
Akane looked at her in worry. "You sure you're all right? No injuries?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
"And... Lenne?"
"Yes, she's fine as well..."
Akane smiled again. "I KNEW it."
Kasumi made a shocked face when she realized what she had blurted out. "Oh my... I'm sorry, Lenne. I didn't mean it."
"She is in your mind, right?" Akane guessed. "Like the Aeons with Yuna and Ranma. The dressphere, I guess?"
Kasumi sighed. "Yes, the dressphere. I talked to her the first time... when we were ready to leave Besaid."
"I thought you acted kinda strange that day. And, is she a nice person?"
"Oh, certainly. She is the most polite and thoughtful person I've ever met. But Akane... how did you know?"
Akane leaned forward. "Well, I'm not blind, dear sister. Aside from your blurting out her name in Luca, I also saw a small part of your conversation with the spirit in the cave. I'd suppose that was Lenne speaking, not you?" Her face took on a sad look. "Is he really... her lover?"
Kasumi nodded. "Yes, they're both from Zanarkand. Lenne told me his story... she was a summoner and was supposed to go into war, but he didn't want to lose her. And now that she found him... he's gone again..."
Akane took her sister's hand. "Tell her I'm really sorry about that punch I threw at him. And I'm sorry about what happened to them."
Kasumi nodded and then, seemed to stare blankly into the empty air. Finally, she turned her head around and smiled. "She says it's not your fault what happened. And she thanks you for your sympathies."
----
Yuna was finished with her sendings, when Maester Seymour approached her.
"You do not look so well," he said. "But now more than ever, you must be the people's strength, their confidence. Anyone else would be expected to show their sorrow. But you... are a summoner. You are Spira's hope. Until Sin is defeated, you must not relent. Do you understand?"
Yuna nodded, uncertainly.
Ranma, who had listened to their conversation, was coming up to them.
"Hey, that's not entirely true. Sure, you're a summoner, Yuna. And I'm the last that would advise you to give up. But... that doesn't mean you are no human being. And everyone has to be sad sometimes. It's no big deal to be sad, for a while at least. Afterwards, you'll feel better and even more confident to finish your task. Dontcha think?"
Yuna looked at Ranma gratefully. "Yes, you're right... Thank you, Ranma!"
Seymour looked at Ranma's face carefully. "You seem... certainly wise for someone who's just supposed to be the summoner's guardian. May I ask where you are from?"
Ranma smirked and shook his head. "I'm sorry, can't tell you. It's a secret I'll have to keep, even from a maester. But I'll tell ya, I'm not just an ordinary guardian."
"I don't think I understand. Would you explain, please?"
"I'm Ranma Saotome, heir to the martial arts school of Anything Goes style... and I'm a summoner."
Seymour was taken aback, something that he would have never admitted before, but before he could answer, a little green shape came flying up to them.
'Ranma, Tidus has come back. It looks like we can move on pretty soon.'
Ranma smiled. "Thanks, Carbuncle. Ready to go back to Fenrir and Neko?"
'Sure.'
And while the little imp was returned to Ranma's mind, Seymour's mind was in turmoil.
'An Aeon? How can that boy be able to summons Aeons? He is no summoner... he never was accepted by Yevon, he doesn't wear the traditional summoner's garment. But I can... sense something within him. Is he the one Goba told me about? The one with the curse?'
Outwardly, he gave Ranma a smile. "You sure are an intriguing man, Mr. Saotome... but, if you don't mind my asking: How do you plan to go on a summoner's journey without the blessing of Yevon?"
"Simple," Ranma sneered. "I'm Ranma Saotome... and Ranma Saotome doesn't lose."
And with those words, Ranma turned around and left the maester. After a quick bow, Yuna followed him.
----
Tidus was slowly walking over the shore. His old man... was it for real? He could feel him, inside that shell, true... But could he fight him?
He looked up when Auron stood in his way.
"Sin is Jecht," he simply said.
Tidus nodded. "Yeah, for a while, I thought I could feel him. But that doesn't mean I believe you."
"Sin is Jecht," Auron repeated. "He came here for you."
"So he killed all these people just for a chance to see me?" Tidus asked in disbelief.
Auron nodded. "That is what Sin does. He wanted to show that to you. Do you know why?"
Tidus crossed his arms. "How am I supposed to know?"
"So you could kill him."
"You gotta be kidding," Tidus blurted out. "How do you know all of this, anyway?"
Auron didn't answer. He walked to the others.
"I'm not done talking to you," Tidus yelled. "Don't you run away!"
"You're the one running," Auron replied.
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