Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ The Life of Erin Tribal ❯ Chapter 50 ( Chapter 50 )

The Life of Erin Tribal Chapter 50

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A/N: Not gonna say much this time. I hope you enjoy this, cause it's hard to think of a way to introduce this part. If there's spelling errors (or grammatical errors) that neither myself nor my awesome beta (thanks CuteMoogelz!) catch, please have patience.

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Disclaimer: I own all original characters. Square-Enix owns all of the FF characters (though I truly wish I did).

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Erin yawned as she stared out at the horizon on yet another early morning. They had decided to just travel to see if they could find somewhere to build up a little bit. So, Setzer was flying around, and the entire group was taking in the scenery.

"The world seems so dead," Locke commented. "You think we can revive this place?"

"Of course!" Edgar replied. "But how? You guys think its safe to go after Kefka at this point with our group the way it is now?"

"We're all together again, so what's the problem bro?" Sabin questioned.

"I think what Edgar means is," Celes started, then she stopped for a moment to think. "We're all together again, but the group doesn't feel complete. Its as if we need more help to defeat Kefka."

"So what are you saying? That we just go to a town and say, 'Oh hello, would you like to help us fight Kefka?' Yeah, that sure would work. Everyone's afraid of him," Sabin replied, being sarcastic as usual.

"What about," Erin said, "We just explore like we are now and see what we find?"

"You mean something like that?" Locke asked, pointing down below them. He was pointing down at an island they were currently hovering over. The island was shaped like a triangle, featured two sets of mountains, and had a large grouping of trees.

"Let's go and explore!" Relm suggested.

"I don't know, it looks dangerous," Strago said nervously.

"Oh, what's a little danger? Please?" Relm begged. "It could be Erin, Harry, Mog, and myself!"

"You guys need an adult," Terra told them.

"What about Sabin?" Harry asked, looking over at the man.

"Sabin? Taking care of kids?" Edgar asked, trying not to break out laughing.

"Bro! They need my muscles!" Sabin flaunted.

"Kupo, that charm I gave you keeps away monsters," Mog added.

"Yeah, so they don't need you!" Edgar exclaimed.

Harry was the next to speak up. "Yeah, but maybe we want Sabin to come along, right girls?"

"Yeah!" both girls exclaimed at once.

"Oh fine, as long as Mog keeps that charm on!" Edgar finally gave in. "Setzer, land and let them off."

"Hey Setzer, why don't you guys explore some more? When we're done, we'll send a Fire spell or something in the air as a signal, okay?" Sabin suggested.

"Sounds good to me," Setzer replied to the brothers, and set the airship to land. They designated group got off of the ship. Once Edgar was sure Mog had the charm on, they took off and the group started exploring in silence.

After examining the entire island for at least an hour, they soon realized there wasn't anything useful there. But they soon had another plan. "Mog?" Erin asked. "Why don't you take off that charm? I mean, as long as we don't tell anyone, we'll be okay. But I have a feeling that we'll run into something without it on," she finished, getting a bad feeling about what she had just said.

"Are you saying that it may have something to do with the monsters?" Sabin asked.

"Exactly," Erin grinned, glad that they understood. "Please Mog? For the sake of the team?"

"Sounds good, kupo!" Mog replied, taking off the charm. The group started exploring again and it wasn't long before they ran into a monster. It was large, at least 3 times the size of Sabin, and had a mouth the size of a human. They started attacking it, but it had something else in mind.

"Mog!" Relm shouted as the monster started sucking in the furball. Mog was lifted off the ground and into the monsters mouth.

"Guys, wait, maybe this is the cave weve been looking for!" Erin realized. "As gross as it sounds, let's let him suck us up like he did Mog, okay?"

"Fine then!" Sabin said. "Suck me up you vacuum head!" As if the monster could hear him, it started sucking up Sabin, and the kids soon joined him once he had sucked them up.

It took them a while to recover, and they probably only did due to Mog's help. Where they were didn't seem even remotely like what a monsters insides should look like. They started off once again, but soon were stopped at a series of bridges with some weird men walking back and forth across three of the bridges.

"Okay, who has any bright ideas about how to get across here?" Harry asked, examining the men with interest.

"Well, first, just to be safe, Mog, get that charm back on," Sabin ordered.

"And then," Erin said, walking up to the edge of the first bridge. She watched as the men walked back and forth. After a few minutes, she spoke again. And then we figure out some way to get across this.

Sabin could carry us? Harry suggested. Wait a minute! Theres obviously some pattern to this, he concluded.

We could try it, Relm replied, heading over to where Erin was standing. Cant we just knock them off or something?

I doubt it, Erin said. Lets just try what Harry suggested. Sabin agreed, and they were soon on their way through the room, dodging the men. They made it to the other side without incident, but when they reached the next room, the party came to a screeching halt. The ceiling came crashing down right in front of them, making everybody jump. Now what? Erin complained as the ceiling started to rise again.

Do we run through one by one? Relm suggested.

It may be our best bet. I see some spots where there might be holes. Ill go through first just in case, Sabin replied. The others agreed and stepped back as the ceiling came down again. Once the ceiling was high enough for Sabin to pass, he went through. Apparently he found a hole as when the ceiling came down again, they could spot him in the distance. You guys just wait there so I can make sure its safe!

Sabin set off again and in no time at all he had made it safely to the other side. Alright, go through one by one so we dont have any fatalities, the man shouted at them. The four looked amongst themselves, not knowing who should go next.

Who wants to go? Harry asked. Erin, Relm, and Mog all looked at him. What, me?

Why not? You ARE the one who spoke up first, Erin pointed out, and couldnt help but giggle at the thought. Just do it. We cant stay here forever!

Fine, Harry said, waiting for the ceiling to come down. As with Sabin, he waited for it to be just high enough for him to pass under and then he ran through. Soon, he was over next to Sabin. Mog went next, and then Relm, and finally Erin. Once she was over, they continued onward to the next room. They all looked around the vicinity, wondering what to expect next.

How are we supposed to get across this!? Sabin complained. All the bridges are broken!

Arent those treasure chests over there, kupo? Maybe thats how we get across, kupo! Mog suggested.

Lets think of a way across then, Erin suggested, starting to cross one of the bridges. She saw a platform on the other side of the chest, so she jumped onto it and then onto the platform. Come on, I think I found the way! she called over her shoulder. The rest of the group joined her on the small platform and from there they figured out their next move.

What about that double chest there? I see a doorway over there! Relm announced, pointing at the chests in front of them. Erin made the first jump again, trying to get over to the bridge that led to the door, but it wouldnt let her. Then, unexpectedly, the bridge she was on twisted around so she followed it and was soon by the door.

Come on already! she shouted. Once again, they followed her and they went through the door in front of them. It was a small room containing a bridge and a chunk of land surrounded by dim light. A person covered in clothing stood on the piece of land, just staring at the wall in front of them. From what they could tell, the clothing consisted of many wraps, but in the dim light, it was hard to say. Hello? Erin asked, slowly approaching the person. They couldnt tell if it was a man or a woman in the dim light however.

Adventurers in Zone Eater? How very odd. I have been down here for many years waiting for someone worthy enough of my powers. Not a single soul has been worthy. But you five... I sense something different about you. Please, tell me your story and I will see if you are the ones I am destined to be with, the person explained. Even after the person had said something, it was still impossible to tell if it was a man or a woman.

So, the group explained their entire story, about how Kefka was going to destroy the world and their attempt to stop him. When the last word had been spoken, the person seemed to be deep in thought. After what seemed like an eternity, the person finally replied.

I see. I have thought long and hard over what you have told me and I have come to my decision. You adventurers are worthy of receiving my help, the person said.

May I ask you something? Whats your name? Sabin questioned.

My name is Gogo. Well now, shall we leave this place? Gogo asked them, stepping closer to the group.

Yeah, lets go, Erin said, and was the first to leave. Everyone else followed and they made their way back. They took the same path as before and were soon back where they had started.

Now how do we get out? Sabin asked, looking around. All that was visible was a single beam of light coming down from the ceiling.

The air is different here, Harry stated, walking slowly towards the light. Its cleaner, like the air outside. Maybe this is the way out?

Only one way to find out! Sabin replied, being the brave one and going under the beam of light. The large man was lifted out of the chamber. Everyone figured he was outside so they followed close behind. Before they knew it, everyone was outside again. Relm began to cast Fire, like they had promised they would do as a signal, and then sent it up into the air. Within minutes, the airship was there.

Everyone boarded, but they were soon wondering what was going on. Whos he? Edgar asked, pointing over at Gogo.

This is Gogo. We found him! Erin explained. He told us we were worthy of his help.

Well, we finally found Shadow. Its almost time for bed already, seeing as you guys were down there all day, Locke explained. Erin didnt bother to argue, and neither did everyone else from that group. They were tired and needed some sleep. Setzer landed the ship for the night and everyone went for bed.

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A/N: WHEW, NEVER EVER thought Id finish this chapter! BUT ITS DONE! Anyway, feel free to review, it means a lot. I finally got work done on the site for this story, and all the chapters are posted there. Please enjoy!