Whispering Voices {Open}

[Erik Storm]

The Maester spoke and Erik, of course, listened to his introduction with a bright smile across his face. There was something mighty eerie about this man but he caused no harm to him or his friend so he had no reason to worry."Mighty nice to meet you Mister Seymour, any friend of Yuna's is a friend of mine~"He said. Though he would be a little more worried about the Guado, as long as Yuna meant him well, the young L'Cie would show the man his upmost respect. The last thing Erik wanted to bear anyone ill will, intentional or not. Despite Seymour's sinister aura, as long as Yuna was not worried for her life, he wouldn't be either. Speaking of Yuna, the girl wrapped her arms around him in a hug and his smile grew. He threw his arms around his best friend and returned the hug, ruffling her brown hair before smiling to Seymour."Ah, so Seymour is one of these guardians you have spoken about, Yuna?"He said, turning his gaze back to his friend and softly smiled."I'm very happy to see you too Yuna, you always brighten my day."

[Seymour Guado]

"Why of course Yuna, it would bring me great joy to stand at your side" Seymour allowed another gentle smile to grace his face, he was playing the part of a sweet and tender lover perfectly. He could tell by the summoners blush, and the way she spoke to him. He always knew the way to control her was through emotions, however he had never seen how easy her heart was to control until now. The right words and gentles of touches was all it took, to make her putty in his hands.

Her new friend, the young man who went by the name of Erik held no threat to him or his plan. This outside had no idea just what he could do, however it he wanted to get in the way Seymour would be happy to take his life. "It is good to see you have been met with kindness Yuna, On behalf of Spira we thank you Erik for protecting Yuna" he gave a slight bow of his head to the other, to the Guado kindness was just something to use to get what you wanted. However his knowledge of their world was laughable, he thought of him as one of Yuna's guardians, little did either of them know he was her husband for their marriage had never be nulled.

"I am not one of her Guardians, I am a Maester of Spira one of four who rule over the lands. blue eyes looked back over at Yuna, she was one of the most promising Summoners across all of Spira. "It is my one dream to protect her from harm, and of course to help her see her own dream come true" perhaps Erik would play a part in his ploy, someone else here for Seymour to trick into believing he was a kind hearted person who only seeks peace for his people.

[Yuna]

[/b] Yuna said with a grin. "Yes Erik is very kind." Yuna said with a small bit of pride. My dream? Yuna thought. "I thought I already accomplished defeating Sin." Yuna said.

After she said this she realized what she had told Erik. Everything about her past and Sin. Everything was different now and new in fact. She figured he would be a bit confused by her last statement. In fact she wouldn't blame him, she would be too. Yuna turned back to Erik and tried to smile.

"I..apparently I really am suffering from memory loss. Maes-Seymour," Yuna said correcting herself, "he mentioned that my fellow guardians and I defeated Sin and brought the eternal calm. All those people greeting me as High Summoner now make sense." Yuna said. Yuna looked at Erik's eyes and shook her head. "I am sorry that I confused you." Yuna apologised.[/ul]

[Erik Storm]

Erik nodded to the Maester's gratitude, warmly accepting it while smiling at Seymour. Though it wasn't the same gentle smile he gave to Yuna, it was one that said 'I'll treat you right as long as you treat my friend right' though he still kept up his gentleness."And on behalf of Cocoon and Gran Pulse, I thank you for treating Yuna nicely Mr Seymour, so tell me, what's it like being Maester? Is it difficult?"He asked the Guado curiously. His ears then picked up Yuna speaking and he turned to her, blinking."....Well it did clear a few of my questions, then again, I've only seen part of Spira that you call Besaid."He said, lightly laughing."But I'm glad you got your confusion cleared up, and I thank Seymour for helping you out too."He said, giving Seymour a nod and another of his 'exclusive to Seymour' smiles, then he looked at Yuna..what about the dreams she had..? that blonde haired man? What was that about? She'd have to ask later..but for right now, he had also something to clear up."..You did mention that once someone performed that summoning thing, they become High Summoner and die right? Like what happened with your father?"He asked, his mind going back to when the two visited the Temple of the Fayth.

[Seymour Guado]

There was one thing Seymour could not stand, well one thing besides people clinging to false hope and that was ignorance. That was exactly what Erik was right now ignorant, through and through it was pitiful yet useful at the same time. There was no problem with Yuna making friends from the outside worlds; they knew nothing of him or what he had once done. When Erik thanked him on behalf of his own worlds, Seymour gave no smile he returned instead he turned his face away from the other. "Your outside worlds would do well to leave our summoners alone, the teachings of Yevon must be up held and I would be correct in saying our worlds would see differently on many matters". His voice was stern and strong, he would not be wavered on the issue.

The floor boards creaked under his feet again, this time the Guado moved a bit away from the other male. He still needed to play the role of a Maester for Yuna; she still needed to think he was forever loyal to the teachings of Yevon. Erik was the perfect chance to show that, an outsider who knew nothing of their ways and whose world could be so different from theirs that just be being near it could cause Sin to rise again. "being a Maester of Spira is a task one must devote their life to, we must guide the people and prevent them from wavering from the teachings for when we waver from them Sin shall always be close behind to destroy and kill all those it finds". Spire was driven by fear, the fear of Sin for in that fear the people clung to the teachings like a baby clings to its mother afraid to let go.

It was why he needed to save them, save them from the fear and pain of life allowing them to forever rest in peace. Piercing blue eyes glanced at Erik, almost as if they were bearing right into his soul looking for that one weakness that could end his very life. Yet to voice such a thing one would sound crazy, and probably be looked upon as some sort of delusional fool. "Lady Yuna you would do well to be careful what you tell outsiders, there may be those who wish to use you against your own people" The blue haired Guado was playing the role perfectly, a concerned Maester who was only looking out for his own people.

[Yuna]

[/b] Yuna simply stated. "If I defeated Sin for good, wouldn't that mean Sin is gone for forever?" Living in terror was a life no one deserved.

Was it for nothing? Yuna thought. Thinking this, Yuna turned her back on the Maester and Erik, then walked back to the edge of the boat. Sin can't come back, the Eternal Calm was...Eternal just like Sin. Sin was Eternal yet it was defeated. Could the "Eternal" Calm be as much? Atone for our sins is what Yevon said. Yevon was no more, was it still true. Please let my worries not be true, Yuna thought as more tears rolled down her cheeks. Just the thought of Sin coming back..

Looking down at the water, Yuna listened to Seymour and gasped. "I mean no disrespect, but Erik would never hurt me or the people of Spira." Yuna said and turned around facing Seymour. "He is kind and gentle." Yuna said, while looking into the Maester's blue eyes.[/ul]

[Erik Storm]

Erik remained quiet as he let the Guado speak first. His eyes furrowed at the man's harsh words. He would never EVER cause anything that would harm or harrass anyone's teachings. He thinned his lips and shook his head."You'd be surprised."Was the only response Seymour would get from him on the issue. He heard Yuna talk on his behalf and his guilt shot up. Yuna was a kind and gentle woman but she did not need to speak for him. He didn't feel like a good friend so he decided to back up her statement and turned, facing the Guado. His eyes looked bravely into Seymour's, despite the blue piercing his very soul. He was a gentle hearted man but he would not let someone else take a burden."..Would it calm your nerves to know that I asked her about the concepts of Spira? Yuna and I are best friends, I would never cause harm towards her." He remained firm in his resolve and one way or another, Seymour would find that out.

Again, Seymour talked of Sin..but why? If the eternal calm had come to pass, why was there this mist and all of these battles?

[Seymour Guado]

Seymour was not impressed with the way his two companions were acting, both of them as it seemed were trying to defy everything he said or at least undermine what he was saying. True most of it was lies and twisted truth; however their defiance just made things more difficult for both them and him. "Yuna how can we be sure of anything in these distorted worlds, can we simply cling to the hope that in these worlds Sin simply won't exist" his voice was kinder again, as if to show he could never be angry at the young summoner. To the Guado from the moment he saw her his mind had begun to work on ways to get her onto his side, it was almost like a dance really Seymour was leading her and if she followed his steps then things would be smooth and gentle however if she wavered who knows what might happen.

When next Yuna spoke of Erik's kindness, his mind developed a new scheme one that would surly through her off. A soft sigh fell from his lips as he bowed his head slightly, as if those very words reminded him of something painful. "Yuna do you not remember you said the same things about that guardian of yours the son of Sir Jecht, you assured us he was kind and gentle.." he stopped in his words, looking back up to face Yuna eyes soft and kind yet they looked pained like his own thoughts were bothering. "Maester Kinoc was killed by that young man, now Yuna tell me how am I supposed to trust Erik when the last person you promised us meant no harm to anyone killed a leader of Spira". It was all too perfect really; this could possibly through the young summoner into a mood of self-doubt.

He gently shook his head and turned away from Yuna, a few steps were taken away from the both of them. "Spira needs to be saved from pain and suffering, if we must cut ourselves off from these other worlds to do so then I will gladly take the hate the people might offer for such an action but the fact remains these worlds could destroy us all" the smirk on the blue haired Guado’s face was hidden, his face was soft and serene that eerie tone never leaving it but none the less he was the picture perfect image of a man who cared.

[Yuna]

[/b] Yuna said and backed away a bit from Erik. In all honestly, the summoner's head was swimming with confusion, questions, and..and a bit of doubt. My guardian couldn't have been like that, Yuna thought. Then again, she was known to trust to easily. "Why..why did the son of Jecht kill him?" Yuna asked and shook her head. "I.." Yuna started. Starting to back up even more, she felt her back side hit the wooden railing.

The half Guado's words echoed again in her head of the murder. Sir Jecht was kind and gentle as well, truly his son had to be like him. Seymour's words did make her fear a bit of recent events. Erik wouldn't harm anyone unless he had to, right? Thinking these words, she could not even bring herself to look at Erik or Seymour. What else do I not remember? Yuna thought. The next words that were spoken, made Yuna close her eyes and lightly clench her fist. So many kind people she had met, quite a few of them from different worlds as well. Yes she should think of the people in Besaid and along with the people in Spira. Although, cutting off everyone who was not from Spira, she felt this was not the best choice. Sometimes it was good to have the support of others, morally along with physically.

Yuna let her arms drop to sides and quickly walked over to the Maester (ignoring the bit of squeaking that came along with it). When she was right behind him, Yuna reached for him but then stopped halfway. "Seymour?" Yuna asked. "I trust in your judgment, but should we be so quick to turn away good people?" Yuna mentioned. Saying so, Yuna quickly put a lightly clenched fist over her heart. Sir Jecht's son..Yuna thought. "I'm sorry." Yuna said and took a step backwards.[/ul]

[Erik Storm]

Seymour's words struck Erik, it was like the older male was trying to turn his best friend against him. For a moment, it worked. Yuna's new fear of Erik hurt him deeply. He bit his lower lip before looking at Seymour, a bit of anger written on his face."Maester Seymour, I understand that you care for Yuna deeply."He then paused and took off his shirt, revealing the icy white Sanctum L'Cie brand on his left chest."But I've already had to deal with the guilt of vengeance..I never want to do it again."He said and returned the shirt to his body, glaring a bit at Seymour."She said I had the qualities of a guardian, maybe I do, maybe I don't..but Yuna is my best friend, and tearing her away from me is like tearing a piece of my heart. The fact that I met and spent time with Yuna only proves that the collision of two worlds are a good thing, I would never betray Yuna and I know she would never do harm to me unless she had to."

His own mind was brimmed with confusion, his anger only fueled that confusion."Not everyone from every other world is bad, heck..I met Yuna and she's been so kind to me and I have done my best to be the best friend to her that I can, and you know why? I care for her."He said and clenched his fists, glancing to the side at Yuna with sadness in his eyes."Your words are only serving to hurt her Seymour.."He looked at the Maester with anger in his eyes."So I suggest you stop."

[Seymour Guado]

Yuna was putty in his hand right now, her emotions were nothing but a game and Seymour was just one step ahead. "When he attacked us in the temple we stated he could not allow you to gain the final aeon and he would kill anyone who stood in his way". How easy it was to twist the events of days past, Yuna didn't know what really went down and as long as he was around he would never let her gain back her memories.

However this Erik would need to be saved, he would need to die soon so he could be free from the pain of life. The tears she wept were nothing to him; he could not even bring himself to care for the pain he was causing her. However he would fake an apathetic look, his eyes filled with false kindness as he looked at her. "Forgive me Yuna, I have stood by and watched everyone suffer for long enough as a Maester I should be able to do more for them however I feel useless". Seymour began to walk away from the pair, he grew tired of playing pretend also he wanted to lure Yuna away from this place.

"I shall head to Luca, it is the closes place I have to home right now" the blue haired Guado walked up a set of stairs, the wood creaking beneath his feet sounded week and ready to break. He turned around to face the pair from the raised platform, looking down at the pair his glance would fall onto Yuna. "My darling wife if only you could remember what we once had" with those final words he left them, disappearing into the night to never be seen in the graveyard again.

[Yuna]

[/b] Yuna said quickly. "Of course." Yuna said and bowed in respect to him. Still bent over in a bow, she heard the next words. Those words sent a echo through her mind. Words that sent a deep red rushing through her face. Standing up straight, she had the look of shock on her and her jaw had dropped. "W-wife?" Yuna stuttered. "Wait!" Yuna said, while taking a step towards where Seymour walked.

I'm, why? Yuna thought. Why would he marry me? Yuna slowly turned toward Erik, then quickly walked up to him. My darling wife if only you could remember what we once had. echoed once more inside her mind. It was a wedding, those dreams I have been having...Yuna thought. Looking up at Erik, she gave him a respectful nod. In all honesty, she was at a loss of what to say after Seymour called her his darling wife. Would he not want someone who was not a summoner. Someone who would not die for Spira. Marriage was supposed to last wasn't it? Perhaps we got married to bring joy to Spira, she thought. A half guado and a human, Maester and summoner not bothered by race, it truly would bring happiness to Spira. Yuna was the High Summoner's daughter and Seymour was Lord Jyscal's son, it only made sense.

"I am sorry, Erik." Yuna said and shook her head with a bit of sadness. "I..I need some time to think. Thank you for being my friend." Yuna said giving him a hug. "I, I will see you soon. I wish to be alone." Yuna said looking down. She then wrapped her arms around Erik and embraced him in a hug. Thank you, Yuna thought. Afterwards, Yuna started walking in the direction she came. This place held to much agony, Yuna wished to return to a place where she found comfort. Perhaps the forest of Macalania, in any case she was returning to Spira.[/ul]

[Erik Storm]

He felt his anger subside as he saw the Maester leave. he did not mean to get so angry..but seeing Yuna hurt because of those words, he had to do something for her. What made him feel even worse was the maester's words of farewell. My darling wife if only you could remember what we once had This irked Erik even more, he sensed something not right about the man..Yuna meant him well but there was something in Erik's heart that told him not to trust Seymour. "Maybe I shouldn't have gotten involved after all.." But how could he not? He met a new friend, and his closeness to Yuna was one that he treasured deeply, he never regretted ever meeting her. He saw Yuna come towards him. His eyes glanced to the side, even at her gentle words and embrace, his heart was still filled with sadness. He embraced Yuna close, holding her close while keeping his gentle gaze to her, even as she lifted her eyes to look at him. Her words stung him, like she was trying to push him away. He only nodded."I hope to see you again."He said. He put a hand to her cheek and slowly separated from her as she pulled from him to walk away. He turned, a reunion with Yuna, for the first time..ended in sadness.

Erik, exit stage left?