Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ The Life of Erin Tribal ❯ Chapter 49 ( Chapter 49 )

The Life of Erin Tribal Chapter 49

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A/N: IM BACK!!! Ahem. As you can tell, Im making an attempt to FINALLY finish FF6 and get onto FF8! Ive cut the in-between thing, as doesnt allow author note chapters anymore (and thats what it basically is!). SO, I will put all my notes on the first chapter for FF8, which Im estimating (right now) to be around Chapter 55 or 56.

Anyways, onto the chapter!

Note: When she goes into the dream (if you are confused, youll soon see what I mean), I will use ----to show you the beginning and end.

Selphie: Thanks!

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Disclaimer: Ill do it, Ill do it. Square-Enix owns all of the FF characters in this story, I own Erin, Relm, Harry, and all future original characters. There, its done. Happy?

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Erin stretched as she sat up from her bed. As usual, Relm was still sound asleep, but she could hear someone shuffling around up on deck. Being the curious one, she went to investigate and found Locke up there, preparing to get off. Hey, what are you doing?

Oh, just going to go train a bit, Locke smiled back at her, but he couldnt hide the small jump he had made when she had spoken.

Oh I bet you were, she joked. If you were going to train, why didnt you ask anyone to join you? Besides, its still dark out!

Its going to be light soon, and besides, everyone was still asleep, he told her.

With these monsters, its best to have someone else with you! Erin frowned. Anyways, were going to need everyone here when we set out to go find Shadow.

I was talking with Celes last night and theyve decide to also find Shadow, so I guess we have a win-win situation. After that, I suggested that we tie Shadow down so he doesnt run away again, Locke joked, which only made Erin frown some more.

Not funny, Erin shook her head and sighed, then continued, After that, lets go to Narshe and find Mog. Im sure hell be more than happy to join us. The sun was just starting to rise, casting its spell of light across the horizon. This is why I get up early. The sunrises here are magnificent. Nothing like back at home... Locke immediately looked over at her and she knew that she had said too much. Umm, forget I said that. Just forget I even said that!

What do you mean, back at home? Locke asked the girl.

Its umm... Nothing. Really, its nothing, Erin tried to explain.

Yeah, whatever. When do the others usually get up? Locke asked her.

Usually around now, Erin said, but realized she didnt have to as the usual chorus of footsteps echoed in the staircase. Erin sighed and stared out into the distance as the rest of the group joined them. She could hear them talking in the background, but didnt bother to listen as she didnt really need to. Or so she thought.

Erin? Celes asked. Erin? Do you mind if we go find Shadow?

Yeah, whatever, I dont mind, Erin finally replied. Whos going in the party though?

We were thinking myself, Locke, Cyan, and Sabin, Edgar replied. We have to try and figure out where he is first.

While I was traveling, Locke said, I found this place called the Coliseum. Its where people could bet items to test their skills against monsters or other opponents.

Sounds kind of like a place Shadow would head to. Do you remember where it was? Setzer questioned, starting up the airship. Locke nodded and started directing Setzer towards the place. When they had arrived thirty minutes later, the designated group left and the rest of the party headed back downstairs.

They became quiet for a while, no one knew what to say. Celes was the first to speak up, not knowing that it would soon go silent once again. Hey Erin, could we talk? Erin nodded in reply and the two left, opting to talk in Celes room instead of up on deck. Whats wrong? You seemed upset earlier.

Its nothing, really, Erin replied, without even looking her in the eye. Celes sat down on the bed and patted the spot next to her. Erin could take a hint and took the seat. I just miss my sister.

Yeah, Im sure you do, Celes said, smiling back at the girl. I was just wondering what you were planning to do after we defeated Kefka. Well?

I was hoping to stay here as long as possible. No matter how much I may miss my sister, I dont want to go home and find out what my punishment is for running away like I did. Relm invited me to go back to Jidoor with her and I took her up on her offer, Erin explained.

You know youll have to eventually go back and face your punishment. You cant keep running like this, Celes told her. Do you have any plans for what we are going to do if we find Shadow?

Why ask me? Erin wondered. Probably head for Narshe to find Mog.

Yeah, and that would bring us back up to where we were before. But what if we find somewhere else to explore? Then what? Celes asked her.

Why are you asking me? Erin asked again, getting up and walking over to the mirror. She turned around, not wanting to face the reflection that was staring back at her. Wouldnt you be better off asking Locke or someone?

Erin, look, I just wanted your opinion. Theres no need to get upset. And stop staring like that, Celes ordered. Erin blinked, not realizing that she had been staring. She had felt something taking over her body, but she didnt know what it was. Look, cool it and then meet us back in the ships sitting room. Celes walked out without another word and Erin sighed, turning back to face the mirror.

Staring at her reflection, all she could see was a seven year old staring back at her. But looking closer, she realized that she was more than just a seven year old. She was a spoiled brat. Always wanting everything. Always getting everything. If someone didnt agree with her, she would argue until they agreed.

Whats happening to me? she whispered to herself, and could feel a tear slide down her cheek. Whats happening to me? she repeated, bringing her hand up to her face to wipe away that solitary tear. Slowly, she walked back over to the bed and lay back on it. The soft materials cushioned around her body as she lay there, staring up at the ceiling.

She could feel her eyelids getting heavy and she wondered why she was falling asleep. However, she soon found out.

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Running. It was all she could do. The image in front of her blurred out into a rainy area, surrounded by rocks. A boy stood in front of her, his brown hair held down from the rain. Her own body, the image of a girl of about nine years old, glanced back at him, hand held tightly on the handle of a blade.

Ready? the boy asked, and without thinking, she nodded in response, drawing her weapon. The weight of it surprised her slightly, but the dream girl took over and held it out behind her, running at the boy. He was running as well, his own version of the weapon held about shoulder level.

Now about 2 feet apart, he slashed at her and she swung it up to meet his blade. The two weapons crashed, causing sparks to appear and the two duelists to be broken apart from the collision. They continued at it, blade hitting blade, until he struck her by surprise and she narrowly dodged the blow. Quickly recovering, she used all of her strength to bring the sword at him again and again, each time hitting his sword. He finally caught her weapon at the right angle to thrust her back onto the ground.

Pulling herself back up, she aimed a spell at him, but he attacked first, thrusting her back onto the ground. She felt the cold ground underneath her as he brought his blade down upon her again. Unable to dodge it, she tried to block it. Before she could, however, the weapon connected with her arm and she cried out in pain.

Trying one final time to pull herself up, she failed and she felt the blood begin to drip from the wound in her arm. Before she blacked out, she said one final thing.

Brian, how could you?

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Erin awoke with a start, trying to catch her breath. She brought her hand up to her arm and felt nothing there. How could that be a dream? It was so real. Shaking away the thought, she got up, went over to the mirror, checked her reflection, and then left the room. Apparently the others werent back yet, so she decided to join the rest of the group downstairs.

Reaching the bottom of the stairs, she looked over at the others, who apparently hadnt even noticed her return. They were deep in quiet conversations, so she just decided to lean against the nearest wall and hope that the others returned soon.

Edgar, Locke, Cyan, and Sabin soon returned, now accompanied by Shadow. Were back! Locke exclaimed, leaning over the railing.

Where to now? Sabin asked, walking down the stairs.

Narshe, Erin finally spoke up, surprising everyone who hadnt gone to the coliseum. To find Mog and all.

Fine by me, Sabin shrugged, taking a seat next to Celes. Setzer got up and left without a single word, quickly followed by Harry. Erin decided to join them up on deck as they headed for the snowy city.

The three were quiet for the whole trip, and by the time they arrived, Relm had joined them as well. They arrived, and the group was quickly decided. Celes, Locke, Sabin, and Edgar, but Erin begged them to let her go to, so they let her join them, along with Terra. They quietly proceeded through the snowy town as Locke guided them to the Moogles Lair.

When they finally got there, a lone moogle was standing there, facing the wall, holding something in its hand. Mog? Erin asked.

Thats me, kupo! the moogle exclaimed, turning around. Human friends! Youre alive, kupo!

Of course we are! Edgar replied. You want to rejoin us, Mog?

Kupo! Mog exclaimed. Of course, kupo!

Then lets get out of here already, Locke said, preparing to leave.

Wait, kupo! Theres a yeti living here, and Im the only person it trusts, kupo. Can he come with us, kupo? Mog pleaded.

Fine. Lead us to him, Locke sighed, wanting to get out of there. Mog jumped in joy, before quickly leading them to the yetis lair. When they reached the area where Kefkas Troops had previously attacked, a dragon was zooming around.

Should we take care of it? Erin asked. If we try to cross now, it just might attack us. What Im suggesting is we take a chance a get a good first strike on it, she finished, trying to give good reason for the suggestion.

Ive passed by this dragon a million times and its never cause any troubles, kupo! Itd be nice to finally get rid of it, kupo! Mog replied. With that said, they started attacking it with weapons, and, after further inspection of its type, fire magic. It fought back with its ice magic, it was apparent that he didnt like being interrupted. After a great amount of fighting, the Ice Dragon fell and they continued through to the next area.

They reached a dead end, the cliff where they had first found Mog, and the cliff where Terra had gone berserk a year ago. However, there was one problem. An Esper was sitting there, the same one from a year ago. It was frozen solid, just like the year before.

It looks like they only way we are going to get by is to fight this Esper, Edgar complained, looking in the direction of the frozen Esper. The rest of the group agreed and they started battle with it. Terra took up healing as the rest of the group attacked. It was over within 20 minutes. The Esper left behind a Magicite, which Terra picked up. A hole was also left behind. Everyone but Mog figured it was a dead end and started to leave but were stopped by the voice of the moogle.

We jump, kupo! Mog exclaimed, pointing down the hole, before jumping. Erin shrugged, and was the first to chase after him, soon followed by everyone else. They landed in some hay, and in a room where a large white beast stood on a ledge. Umaro, kupo! The yeti roared and leaped at them. Deciding they had no other choice, they fought him.

The yeti, despite his large size, attacked extremely fast, making it difficult for them to avoid the white giant. Mog finally shouted Umaro, kupo! again after they had taken a good amount of health off of him. Umaro, kupo, we are friends, kupo! The yeti backed off. Mog wants Umaro to help friends, kupo! Will Umaro help Mog? Mog asked him, and the beast nodded, as if he was incapable of talking. Mog turned to the party and said, Umaro will help us, kupo! Lets head back to airship, kupo!

Finally, Locke mumbled, and then spotted something shining in a nearby skull. A magicite? he asked, picking it up.

Kupo, dont touch Umaros treasure! Mog exclaimed, grabbing it from Locke.

Mog, its a magicite. Would Umaro mind if we used it? Locke asked the moogle. Mog asked Umaro, and apparently he didnt mind, so Mog handed the magicite back to Locke.

So, umm... How do we get out of here? Terra asked.

Jump, kupo! Come here, Ill show you, kupo, Mog explained, leading them over to another ledge. He told Umaro to jump down, and Umaro did so. Mog jumped down next, the rest of the party followed, realizing it was apparently safe. Erin spotted the sun sinking in the distance and wonder exactly how long they had been in that cave. They quickly left Narshe and headed back to the airship.

Everyone in that party said that they were going to go get some sleep, as it was getting pretty late and they were all really tired. Erin quickly fell asleep and hoped she didnt have that dream again.

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A/N: Hello, kupo! Howd you enjoy the chapter, kupo? Ahem, I never thought Id say kupo so much in my life! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed that, and I squeezed in whats hopefully a small teaser for FF8! Which mean, yes, I just introduced the next original character! Brian Long, at your service! He most likely wont return until I actually get to FF8, so dont be expecting him to show up soon. I may introduce the next original character in this fashion, but I also may not.

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