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SINS OF OUR FATHERS

Chapter Ten: Reunion

Six thirty a.m.

Around four thirty she had just accepted that she wasn't going to be getting any sleep. Excitement was pulsing through her veins, and she couldn't wait for the day to begin. Yuna smiled, she normally was not a morning person but she couldn't help it now. The day had finally come. The previous five days had been torture. It's funny how as soon as you find someone, you cannot be sure how you ever got along without them. You seemed to have made it through somehow, but nothing could convince you to go back to the way things were.

Yuna wasn't stupid, she knew that what she was feeling was being heavily influenced by infatuation, but it was the possibility of more, the possibility that this is what she had been waiting for. It was that thought that made her heart flutter, that and the memory of his perfect smile.

She sat in front of her mirror and stared back at the reflection. She was all ready to go, which was unfortunate because she still had several hours before she would even have to think of leaving, or rather... sneaking out. There really wasn't a large chance of her getting caught by her father. He very rarely left his bedroom before ten o'clock. After all, he was the most powerful and influential man in the greater Bevelle area.. business could afford to wait for him.

She got tired of staring into her mirror and got up, walking out the large bay doors to her balcony. The sun was starting to creep onto the horizon, with little flecks of golden sunshine that reminded her of the way his hair shone in the sun. She knew that she was smiling like a lunatic, but she couldn't care less, not now. The ridiculous expression was bound to be plastered to her face for the majority of the day.

Time continued to pass, though irritatingly slow. By the time it was right for her to leave, Yuna was ready to jump off the balcony and run the whole way to Macalania. Not wanting to break her neck, she decided against it. She grabbed her bag and slowly and noiselessly turned the knob of her door and began navigating her way out unnoticed in the silent palace.

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Six thirty a.m.

For what seemed like the hundredth time Tidus glanced over at the clock on the nightstand beside his bed. An hour earlier his eyes had snapped open and had refused to close, he spent the better part of that time trying to count Chocobos. Whoever said that worked was an idiot.

He rubbed his eyes and ran a hand through his messy hair, which for the moment resembled a big fluffy mop. He yawned, finally dragging himself out of the warm comfort of bed. He flattened his hair down to its usual tousled self. After getting dressed he made his way over to the mirror and sighed.

He was excited about seeing Yuna, but he knew that getting out of Zanarkand unnoticed, could potentially be a pain in the ass. Mostly because ever since he got back Shu and Lenne had been watching him, closely. They seemed to want to analyze every single movement, or word he spoke. It was becoming irritating, to say the least. Shu had even gone as far as accusing him of possessing illegal substances. All Tidus could really do at that was laugh, it was ridiculous. Apparently Shuyin didn't find it as amusing and left him with a friendly fist in the jaw, and then stormed off grumbling about his uncontrollable twin brother. He looked in the mirror at the bruise that graced his jawline, where did Shu get off punching him like that. They both knew, if he was going to get into drugs it would have been a long time ago.

They hadn't spoken since then, despite Lenne's best attempts at peacemaking. So Tidus knew that Shuyin was probably stalking him more than he had been before. But hey... stalkers had to rest sometime? He figured if he left really early that Shu would still be asleep. His plan of escape had been coordinated carefully. After all, Yuna was waiting for him. He would not let her down, no matter what. He smiled sheepishly at the thought of her, he could hardly wait to see her, and hold her. That thought alone gave him the courage to walk out his door.

The hallways were quiet, at least he knew he didn't have to worry about Jecht. He was sure that man hadn't seen anything before the crack of noon in many years. Seeing that his way was clear, Tidus quickly made his exit.

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Macalania Forest, everything about it was the same as it had always been. Yet, at the same time, every single detail had changed, for Yuna at least. The ice encrusted trees, the sparkling water, the sun shining down from between the trees, making the ice sparkle and dance like diamonds. Everything held her precious memories within them. She that regardless of what happened between them, this place, every pebble, every icicle, every drop of water... would remind her of him.
She trailed her hand along the cool bark of the tree she was sitting beside. In her haste to get here, she had ended up overestimating the time to took and arrived with plenty of time to spare. She was sort of glad though. It gave her a chance to calm down her nerves and just take the scenery in.

Despite that everything was covered in ice, she wasn't cold. She sat on the band of the spring and just stared into it. It shone like millions of crushed jewels all mixed up together. She couldn't resist. She took her boots and socks off and slowly slid her feet into the water. It was cool and refreshing. Yuna laid back and looked up past the trees and branches to the clouds that hung in the sky like puffs of cotton candy. This really was her favorite place in all of Spira. While it was true, she had never really been many places, she knew she would never find anywhere as beautiful as this, not in her whole life.

As she waited, the lack of sleep started to drain on her, and she could barely keep her eyes open. She decided it was safe enough, and there was time, so she let herself drift off into a dreamy sleep.

It was the brightness of the day, that peeked through the trees in spots, that woke her up. At first she was groggy and sort of unsure of where she was, but as her eyes adjusted to the light, she remembered. How long had she been asleep? By the sun, it looked like it was getting late in the afternoon. Yuna yawned, she assumed that by now her toes were so pruned that they would be unrecognizable. Her shoulders felt stiff so she stretched out her arms... and they hit something. Yuna immediately tilted her head to see. As she did so, she stared into the ocean blue eyes that met her own.

She jumped up, "Tidus! How long were you there?" she demanded.

He laughed, standing up as well, "Oh... long enough."

"Why didn't you wake me up?" She was so embarrassed.

Tidus smiled warmly at her, "You were so beautiful lying there, I didn't want to disturb you." He stepped closer to her and pulled her into an tight embrace. "I missed you."

Yuna felt her insides melt, and brought her arms around to encircle him, "I missed you too."

They stayed like that for a moment until finally they both pulled back. "Well we're both here now," he said, "It felt like this past week just wouldn't end."

"I know what you mean, sometimes it felt like I was going crazy just waiting for it to come," She laughed.

They took a walk through the forest, admiring the trees and just the atmosphere of being together again. Tidus explained to her about his family thinking that he was acting strange, and about Shu's burst of violence against him. She started to wonder if anyone in her home thought she was acting any different, but then realized... there wasn't anyone to notice.

Tidus stopped walking mid sentence and placed a hand under her chin and lifted her head up to meet his, "Whats wrong Yuna?" he asked looking concerned.

She was silent for a moment, "I was just thinking, that at least they cared enough to worry right? I'm sure its annoying and you wish they would just leave you alone. But it sounds like they are just really trying to show you that they care about you." She gave him a smile.

"Hmm... I guess I never really thought about it that way.."

"You should hold on to your family, I wish so much that I had a brother or a sister. Someone who I could talk to. It's only me and my father, and he is always busy with city business and work." She stared off into the distance, "He thinks he knows me, and knows whats best for me... but the truth is, he doesn't know me at all, and what he really wants is whats best for him."

Tidus wasn't sure exactly what to say, "I'm sorry Yuna..."

She looked up at him, coming out of her daze, "Sorry for what?"

He shrugged his shoulders and stuck his hands in his pockets, and they started walking again. "I don't know, for complaining when you have it so much worse."

Yuna slipped her hand in his pocket and grabbed his hand, she gave him a smile, "No I'm sorry too. In the end, we can all make our situations better, or worse. Now I've found you, so I don't have to worry about having someone to talk to."

He smiled back at her.

"Hey look!" She pointed up the path, "We're so close to Macalania Temple, do you want to go check it out?"

"Sure..." he said, "But wait, couldn't someone recognize us?"

"I don't think so," she stood in thought, "I've never actually been there before, and if you haven't either... it should be alright."

"Alright then," He grinned, "Let's go! I haven't been to a temple in ages."

They walked together up the path, the snow making thick crunching sounds underneath their feet. Tidus always liked snow, there was just something about it that looked so clean and pure, so beautiful. He laughed to himself, That could describe Yuna also, maybe thats why he liked her so much too.

The temple at Macalania was an amazing sight, It hung directly over the lake, the ice and snow that it was built upon seemed almost translucent, making the temple appear as if it was floating over the water, suspended by air and nothing more. As they entered the two large doors a priest silently nodded to them as he went on his way.

The inside was filled with many statues, mostly statues of old men. Almost everyone in Spira was a believer in Yevon, though in his life, Tidus had never really given it much thought. He walked over to where Yuna was standing staring up at one of the statues. It was the only statue of a woman in the entire temple.

"Who is she?" He asked curiously.

"The name on the statue says, Lady Yunalesca.. She's beautiful isn't she." Yuna said wistfully.

"Yeah..."he replied, "But not as beautiful as you."

Yuna laughed, "Thats what they all say."

He winked at her, "Yeah, but they're all not as good looking as me."

Yuna giggled and raised her eyebrow, "Or as conceited."

Tidus stretched out his arms over dramatically, "Well, it's a talent."

At that they both laughed, and then were shushed by a nearby priest. Tidus took her hand and they ascended the steps leading into the inner room of the temple. The walls were so colorful and depicted stories and numerous historical events. The place had a silence and a solemn atmosphere that seemed almost magical. They walked around for awhile joking and laughing as quietly as they could. Eventually they decided it was time to leave and began the walk back to Macalania. By the time they arrived there it was dark.

"I can't believe it's this late!" Yuna exclaimed, "I better get back before they notice that i'm gone."

Tidus nodded, "Yeah I should get going to." He walked over to Yuna and ran the side of his hand down her face gently. "Today was... amazing."

She blushed but smiled, "Yeah, it really was."

He looked slightly nervous as he asked, "When am I going to get to see you again?"

"I'll send you a message through Rikku, and we'll meet up soon... if you want that is.."

Tidus pulled her face to his and pressed his lips gently on top of hers. She reciprocated the kiss leaning her whole body into him, and winding a hand through his blond hair. He drew his lips away and hugged her close, his lips at her ears. She felt his warm breath as he whispered, "Of course I want to. Nothing could keep me from you."

When they had to, they pulled apart, "Goodbye Tidus," she said sadly.

"Goodbye Yuna."

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The walk from the lift-train to the palace wasn't very long, but as she walked, all Yuna could think about was how she still hadn't told Tidus about Seymour. But how could she? Oh by the way I have this fiancee that I'm being forced to marry in six months, but don't worry, I don't want to go through with it. She sighed, that was a lame excuse, even to herself. It was just something she didn't know how to say. Mostly because she didn't want to accept that it was true. There had to be a way out of it, there had to be, and she would find it.

She picked up a bag of apples at a fruit market on the way, that way the guards would let her in without suspicion, since she could say she had gone out to grab some. They nodded to her as she walked through the large gate leading up to Bevelle Palace. She didn't want to risk running into her father, so she decided to take the west entrance to her quarters, since he very rarely left his own side of the palace.

Her room was dark as she opened and then quietly closed the door. She dropped the bag of apples on her desk and walked to the light switch. As she flicked it, her heart fluttered in fear. In the reflection of her mirror, she saw two black eyes peering back at her. She quickly spun around, "What are you doing here!" she screamed at him.

Seymour was lounged on her bed, looking quite comfortable. "And where exactly have you been young lady?"

She sighed and pointed to the bag of apples, "I just went out for a snack, not that it's ANY of your business."

"Thats quite an interesting explanation, but I'm afraid thats not quite the truth now is it."

"What are you talking about," she demanded.

"I was quite intrigued when you left the house so early, so I took the liberty of having someone accompany you, unseen by you of course."

Yuna was silent, her hands balled up into fists. She wasn't sure if she had ever been this scared and angry at the same time before.

Seymour continued, "I had figured that your adverse attitude toward me was due to some insignificant affair you were conducting, but... imagine my surprise to find that you are actually consorting with the enemy. How unbecoming for a lady of your political and social position, tsk tsk."

"Don't you dare..."

Seymour let out a harsh laugh as he stood up and moved across the room toward her, "Or what Miss Yuna? What is it that YOU can do you ME. You have provided me with all the information that I need, so my dear, I think that it is you that is perched on very dangerous ledge. You must do whatever I say, because if you don't. I will tell your precious father, and all the officials about your little friend, and what do you think that they would say..." his smile darkened, "or what they would do."

She felt dizzy, she could hardly breathe. This could not be happening, the monster was going to blackmail her, and she couldn't say no. She didn't even want to think about what her father would, and could do to Tidus if he found out. The hate between their governments was so intense... it could even lead to his death, and she could not allow that, under and circumstances. She cursed inside herself, Seymour had her right where he wanted her, and she for her part, was helpless against him.

She fell into a seat and covered her face in her hands, very close to tears. "What do you want of me."

"I want you to marry me." He stated simply.

Yuna looked up at him with a scowl on her face, "I am already engaged to marry you."

Seymour put her face in his hand and bent down so that their faces were less than an inch apart. "I want you to marry me by the end of this month."

Yuna went rigid, "But..."

His snake like voice laughed again, "This isn't a negotiation, you are mine Yuna, and you shall be even more so by the time this month is up. Oh, and if you try anything, well, you can say goodbye to your little friend from Zanarkand." He stood up and walked toward the door, but turned one final time, "Sweet dreams, my fair bride-to-be. I shall be watching you closely." With that, he closed the door.

Yuna ran at her bed and buried her face in her pillows, she could not control the sobbing that came upon her. Her life was bound to Seymour now, because it was the only way to save Tidus. She was just a pawn in a game that she was only beginning to comprehend.

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SINS OF OUR FATHERS

Chapter Ten: Reunion

Six thirty a.m.

Around four thirty she had just accepted that she wasn't going to be getting any sleep. Excitement was pulsing through her veins, and she couldn't wait for the day to begin. Yuna smiled, she normally was not a morning person but she couldn't help it now. The day had finally come. The previous five days had been torture. It's funny how as soon as you find someone, you cannot be sure how you ever got along without them. You seemed to have made it through somehow, but nothing could convince you to go back to the way things were.

Yuna wasn't stupid, she knew that what she was feeling was being heavily influenced by infatuation, but it was the possibility of more, the possibility that this is what she had been waiting for. It was that thought that made her heart flutter, that and the memory of his perfect smile.

She sat in front of her mirror and stared back at the reflection. She was all ready to go, which was unfortunate because she still had several hours before she would even have to think of leaving, or rather... sneaking out. There really wasn't a large chance of her getting caught by her father. He very rarely left his bedroom before ten o'clock. After all, he was the most powerful and influential man in the greater Bevelle area.. business could afford to wait for him.

She got tired of staring into her mirror and got up, walking out the large bay doors to her balcony. The sun was starting to creep onto the horizon, with little flecks of golden sunshine that reminded her of the way his hair shone in the sun. She knew that she was smiling like a lunatic, but she couldn't care less, not now. The ridiculous expression was bound to be plastered to her face for the majority of the day.

Time continued to pass, though irritatingly slow. By the time it was right for her to leave, Yuna was ready to jump off the balcony and run the whole way to Macalania. Not wanting to break her neck, she decided against it. She grabbed her bag and slowly and noiselessly turned the knob of her door and began navigating her way out unnoticed in the silent palace.

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Six thirty a.m.

For what seemed like the hundredth time Tidus glanced over at the clock on the nightstand beside his bed. An hour earlier his eyes had snapped open and had refused to close, he spent the better part of that time trying to count Chocobos. Whoever said that worked was an idiot.

He rubbed his eyes and ran a hand through his messy hair, which for the moment resembled a big fluffy mop. He yawned, finally dragging himself out of the warm comfort of bed. He flattened his hair down to its usual tousled self. After getting dressed he made his way over to the mirror and sighed.

He was excited about seeing Yuna, but he knew that getting out of Zanarkand unnoticed, could potentially be a pain in the ass. Mostly because ever since he got back Shu and Lenne had been watching him, closely. They seemed to want to analyze every single movement, or word he spoke. It was becoming irritating, to say the least. Shu had even gone as far as accusing him of possessing illegal substances. All Tidus could really do at that was laugh, it was ridiculous. Apparently Shuyin didn't find it as amusing and left him with a friendly fist in the jaw, and then stormed off grumbling about his uncontrollable twin brother. He looked in the mirror at the bruise that graced his jawline, where did Shu get off punching him like that. They both knew, if he was going to get into drugs it would have been a long time ago.

They hadn't spoken since then, despite Lenne's best attempts at peacemaking. So Tidus knew that Shuyin was probably stalking him more than he had been before. But hey... stalkers had to rest sometime? He figured if he left really early that Shu would still be asleep. His plan of escape had been coordinated carefully. After all, Yuna was waiting for him. He would not let her down, no matter what. He smiled sheepishly at the thought of her, he could hardly wait to see her, and hold her. That thought alone gave him the courage to walk out his door.

The hallways were quiet, at least he knew he didn't have to worry about Jecht. He was sure that man hadn't seen anything before the crack of noon in many years. Seeing that his way was clear, Tidus quickly made his exit.

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Macalania Forest, everything about it was the same as it had always been. Yet, at the same time, every single detail had changed, for Yuna at least. The ice encrusted trees, the sparkling water, the sun shining down from between the trees, making the ice sparkle and dance like diamonds. Everything held her precious memories within them. She that regardless of what happened between them, this place, every pebble, every icicle, every drop of water... would remind her of him.
She trailed her hand along the cool bark of the tree she was sitting beside. In her haste to get here, she had ended up overestimating the time to took and arrived with plenty of time to spare. She was sort of glad though. It gave her a chance to calm down her nerves and just take the scenery in.

Despite that everything was covered in ice, she wasn't cold. She sat on the band of the spring and just stared into it. It shone like millions of crushed jewels all mixed up together. She couldn't resist. She took her boots and socks off and slowly slid her feet into the water. It was cool and refreshing. Yuna laid back and looked up past the trees and branches to the clouds that hung in the sky like puffs of cotton candy. This really was her favorite place in all of Spira. While it was true, she had never really been many places, she knew she would never find anywhere as beautiful as this, not in her whole life.

As she waited, the lack of sleep started to drain on her, and she could barely keep her eyes open. She decided it was safe enough, and there was time, so she let herself drift off into a dreamy sleep.

It was the brightness of the day, that peeked through the trees in spots, that woke her up. At first she was groggy and sort of unsure of where she was, but as her eyes adjusted to the light, she remembered. How long had she been asleep? By the sun, it looked like it was getting late in the afternoon. Yuna yawned, she assumed that by now her toes were so pruned that they would be unrecognizable. Her shoulders felt stiff so she stretched out her arms... and they hit something. Yuna immediately tilted her head to see. As she did so, she stared into the ocean blue eyes that met her own.

She jumped up, "Tidus! How long were you there?" she demanded.

He laughed, standing up as well, "Oh... long enough."

"Why didn't you wake me up?" She was so embarrassed.

Tidus smiled warmly at her, "You were so beautiful lying there, I didn't want to disturb you." He stepped closer to her and pulled her into an tight embrace. "I missed you."

Yuna felt her insides melt, and brought her arms around to encircle him, "I missed you too."

They stayed like that for a moment until finally they both pulled back. "Well we're both here now," he said, "It felt like this past week just wouldn't end."

"I know what you mean, sometimes it felt like I was going crazy just waiting for it to come," She laughed.

They took a walk through the forest, admiring the trees and just the atmosphere of being together again. Tidus explained to her about his family thinking that he was acting strange, and about Shu's burst of violence against him. She started to wonder if anyone in her home thought she was acting any different, but then realized... there wasn't anyone to notice.

Tidus stopped walking mid sentence and placed a hand under her chin and lifted her head up to meet his, "Whats wrong Yuna?" he asked looking concerned.

She was silent for a moment, "I was just thinking, that at least they cared enough to worry right? I'm sure its annoying and you wish they would just leave you alone. But it sounds like they are just really trying to show you that they care about you." She gave him a smile.

"Hmm... I guess I never really thought about it that way.."

"You should hold on to your family, I wish so much that I had a brother or a sister. Someone who I could talk to. It's only me and my father, and he is always busy with city business and work." She stared off into the distance, "He thinks he knows me, and knows whats best for me... but the truth is, he doesn't know me at all, and what he really wants is whats best for him."

Tidus wasn't sure exactly what to say, "I'm sorry Yuna..."

She looked up at him, coming out of her daze, "Sorry for what?"

He shrugged his shoulders and stuck his hands in his pockets, and they started walking again. "I don't know, for complaining when you have it so much worse."

Yuna slipped her hand in his pocket and grabbed his hand, she gave him a smile, "No I'm sorry too. In the end, we can all make our situations better, or worse. Now I've found you, so I don't have to worry about having someone to talk to."

He smiled back at her.

"Hey look!" She pointed up the path, "We're so close to Macalania Temple, do you want to go check it out?"

"Sure..." he said, "But wait, couldn't someone recognize us?"

"I don't think so," she stood in thought, "I've never actually been there before, and if you haven't either... it should be alright."

"Alright then," He grinned, "Let's go! I haven't been to a temple in ages."

They walked together up the path, the snow making thick crunching sounds underneath their feet. Tidus always liked snow, there was just something about it that looked so clean and pure, so beautiful. He laughed to himself, That could describe Yuna also, maybe thats why he liked her so much too.

The temple at Macalania was an amazing sight, It hung directly over the lake, the ice and snow that it was built upon seemed almost translucent, making the temple appear as if it was floating over the water, suspended by air and nothing more. As they entered the two large doors a priest silently nodded to them as he went on his way.

The inside was filled with many statues, mostly statues of old men. Almost everyone in Spira was a believer in Yevon, though in his life, Tidus had never really given it much thought. He walked over to where Yuna was standing staring up at one of the statues. It was the only statue of a woman in the entire temple.

"Who is she?" He asked curiously.

"The name on the statue says, Lady Yunalesca.. She's beautiful isn't she." Yuna said wistfully.

"Yeah..."he replied, "But not as beautiful as you."

Yuna laughed, "Thats what they all say."

He winked at her, "Yeah, but they're all not as good looking as me."

Yuna giggled and raised her eyebrow, "Or as conceited."

Tidus stretched out his arms over dramatically, "Well, it's a talent."

At that they both laughed, and then were shushed by a nearby priest. Tidus took her hand and they ascended the steps leading into the inner room of the temple. The walls were so colorful and depicted stories and numerous historical events. The place had a silence and a solemn atmosphere that seemed almost magical. They walked around for awhile joking and laughing as quietly as they could. Eventually they decided it was time to leave and began the walk back to Macalania. By the time they arrived there it was dark.

"I can't believe it's this late!" Yuna exclaimed, "I better get back before they notice that i'm gone."

Tidus nodded, "Yeah I should get going to." He walked over to Yuna and ran the side of his hand down her face gently. "Today was... amazing."

She blushed but smiled, "Yeah, it really was."

He looked slightly nervous as he asked, "When am I going to get to see you again?"

"I'll send you a message through Rikku, and we'll meet up soon... if you want that is.."

Tidus pulled her face to his and pressed his lips gently on top of hers. She reciprocated the kiss leaning her whole body into him, and winding a hand through his blond hair. He drew his lips away and hugged her close, his lips at her ears. She felt his warm breath as he whispered, "Of course I want to. Nothing could keep me from you."

When they had to, they pulled apart, "Goodbye Tidus," she said sadly.

"Goodbye Yuna."

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The walk from the lift-train to the palace wasn't very long, but as she walked, all Yuna could think about was how she still hadn't told Tidus about Seymour. But how could she? Oh by the way I have this fiancee that I'm being forced to marry in six months, but don't worry, I don't want to go through with it. She sighed, that was a lame excuse, even to herself. It was just something she didn't know how to say. Mostly because she didn't want to accept that it was true. There had to be a way out of it, there had to be, and she would find it.

She picked up a bag of apples at a fruit market on the way, that way the guards would let her in without suspicion, since she could say she had gone out to grab some. They nodded to her as she walked through the large gate leading up to Bevelle Palace. She didn't want to risk running into her father, so she decided to take the west entrance to her quarters, since he very rarely left his own side of the palace.

Her room was dark as she opened and then quietly closed the door. She dropped the bag of apples on her desk and walked to the light switch. As she flicked it, her heart fluttered in fear. In the reflection of her mirror, she saw two black eyes peering back at her. She quickly spun around, "What are you doing here!" she screamed at him.

Seymour was lounged on her bed, looking quite comfortable. "And where exactly have you been young lady?"

She sighed and pointed to the bag of apples, "I just went out for a snack, not that it's ANY of your business."

"Thats quite an interesting explanation, but I'm afraid thats not quite the truth now is it."

"What are you talking about," she demanded.

"I was quite intrigued when you left the house so early, so I took the liberty of having someone accompany you, unseen by you of course."

Yuna was silent, her hands balled up into fists. She wasn't sure if she had ever been this scared and angry at the same time before.

Seymour continued, "I had figured that your adverse attitude toward me was due to some insignificant affair you were conducting, but... imagine my surprise to find that you are actually consorting with the enemy. How unbecoming for a lady of your political and social position, tsk tsk."

"Don't you dare..."

Seymour let out a harsh laugh as he stood up and moved across the room toward her, "Or what Miss Yuna? What is it that YOU can do you ME. You have provided me with all the information that I need, so my dear, I think that it is you that is perched on very dangerous ledge. You must do whatever I say, because if you don't. I will tell your precious father, and all the officials about your little friend, and what do you think that they would say..." his smile darkened, "or what they would do."

She felt dizzy, she could hardly breathe. This could not be happening, the monster was going to blackmail her, and she couldn't say no. She didn't even want to think about what her father would, and could do to Tidus if he found out. The hate between their governments was so intense... it could even lead to his death, and she could not allow that, under and circumstances. She cursed inside herself, Seymour had her right where he wanted her, and she for her part, was helpless against him.

She fell into a seat and covered her face in her hands, very close to tears. "What do you want of me."

"I want you to marry me." He stated simply.

Yuna looked up at him with a scowl on her face, "I am already engaged to marry you."

Seymour put her face in his hand and bent down so that their faces were less than an inch apart. "I want you to marry me by the end of this month."

Yuna went rigid, "But..."

His snake like voice laughed again, "This isn't a negotiation, you are mine Yuna, and you shall be even more so by the time this month is up. Oh, and if you try anything, well, you can say goodbye to your little friend from Zanarkand." He stood up and walked toward the door, but turned one final time, "Sweet dreams, my fair bride-to-be. I shall be watching you closely." With that, he closed the door.

Yuna ran at her bed and buried her face in her pillows, she could not control the sobbing that came upon her. Her life was bound to Seymour now, because it was the only way to save Tidus. She was just a pawn in a game that she was only beginning to comprehend.