While they were slowly approaching Macalania Woods, Ranma was thinking about what awaited them behind it. The temple... Yuna's acceptance of Seymour's proposal... probably a fight... also, a new Aeon?
As Yuna told him, the Temple of Macalania was the temple of ice. But, like every temple, he had to have a secondary function. Fire and Earth. Lightning and Air. Ice and... Ranma pondered. Maybe water?
'Hey Carbuncle, does by any chance my next Aeon control water?' No response. 'Carbuncle? Maybe he's sleeping. Fenrir? Griever? Anyone?'
Now Ranma was really puzzled. 'Where the heck is everyone?'
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Yuna was, at the same time, also thinking about the following events. She would, seemingly, at first, accept Seymour's offer. When they were in the Chamber of the Fayth, she would, after receiving a new Aeon, talk to Seymour about his father. Ask him about his plans. If Seymour would react violently... she would have to defend herself with her Aeons. She knew Seymour was powerful... and he very likely would use his most powerful Aeon, Anima... but she had to do it.
She never thought about the fact that Ranma would accompany her to the chamber as well.
'I have to ask my Aeons to be strong,' Yuna thought. 'Right after we reach the temple.'
Then she shook her head. For some reason, it seemed to her like she was hearing voices inside a corner of her mind. She must be really tired if things like that happen...
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'All right,' Carbuncle said to the assembled Aeons. 'We have to be quick about this little conference, before Ranma and Yuna realize what we are doing.'
'Why did we have to choose Yuna's mind as the meeting place?' Fenrir wanted to know. His voice sounded damped, as his muzzle was being pressed against the walls of Yuna's mind.
'Yes, isn't Ranma's mind much bigger?' asked Ixion. The thunder unicorn was buried under Fenrir and Ifrit, who's bodies were draped over his back. 'Wouldn't we all have much more space?'
'Ranma would have realized instantly what we're planning,' Griever pointed out. His back was pressed against the other side of Yuna's mind, his wings safely wrapped around his body. Luckily, he put away his swords, to not injure one of the other Aeons. 'Yuna is busy planning her interrogation of Seymour... she won't notice if we hurry.'
'Take your stupid wing outta my face,' Ifrit growled. He was stuck between Fenrir and Valefor, who's wings were flapping wildly.
'I can't see anything,' Valefor shouted. 'Carbuncle, get off my beak.'
'Sorry...' the little imp of martial arts muttered and slid down her neck.
'ACK! Now you're suffocating me!'
'Well, are you gonna cry, prissy birdie?' Ifrit mocked. 'Besides, these rings hanging from your horns look really girly, you know that?'
Valefor fumed. 'For your information, I AM a girl. At least my face doesn't look like something Mt. Gagazet puked out.'
'CARE TO REPEAT THAT, FEATHER-BUTT?' the fire Aeon shouted.
'BRING IT ON, HOTHEAD!' Valefor screeched back.
'Hey, stop that,' Griever grumbled. 'Now's not the time. We need a plan, or both Yuna and Ranma won't stand a chance against Seymour.'
'Yeah, calm down,' Fenrir agreed. Ifrit nearly poked his eyes out with his horns.
'Carbuncle, did you talk to the boss?' Ixion asked. 'Maybe he has a plan?'
'He has,' Carbuncle nodded. 'I talked to Gilgamesh, and he told me which Espers the boss would send down to Macalania Temple. Together, they will be an unstoppable team.'
'Well, that's great,' Valefor said. 'I'm really looking forward to see Seymour's stupid face when Yuna and Ranma beat him.'
'Now that this is settled, could we please get back into Ranma's mind?' Fenrir asked. 'I think my legs are falling asleep.'
'Ssshhhh,' Ixion whispered. 'I think I hear Yuna calling...'
'Ixion? What's wrong? Can you hear me?' Yunas voice echoed through the stuffed room.
Quickly, every Aeon stopped moving and held his or her breath.
'Um, everything is fine, Lady Yuna,' Ixion assured her. 'Can I be of service?'
'No, thank you,' Yuna replied. 'I just want to thank you in advance... for what you are willing to do. And because of tomorrow's fight, I just wanted to say: Be strong and brave!'
'Thank you, Lady Yuna,' Valefor responded. 'We will!'
After Yuna's mental voice became silent, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Only Griever whimpered. During his conversation with Yuna, Ixion's horn had been pressed against his left butt cheek.
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Yuna shook her head. She could have SWORN she heard more than the three voices of her Aeons. Oh well, right now she was way too nervous to think about something like that.
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'I probably won't be able to sit down for a week,' Griever muttered, after he and his two roommates returned into Ranma's mind.
'Griever? Carbuncle? Come on, you guys! Where are you?'
'Ranma?' Fenrir called. 'What's up?'
'There you are!' Ranma sounded impatient. 'Were in the world have you been?'
'Umm... taking a little break?' the earth wolf tried.
'Break time's over. I just wanted to tell you my plan on how we are going to help Yuna in Macalania.'
'Sure, Ranma,' Carbuncle replied. 'Go ahead...'
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