Love Her and Despair Remaster [22]

Love Her and Despair
Chapter 22: "On the Brink"
Final Fantasy X/X-2 AU
Characters: Auron, Elma
Rating: PG
Word Count: 2300
Summary: Auron recalls his last pilgrimage during a lull in the next.
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The Story So Far: Isaaru's pilgrimage has hit a few snags: Sin is destroying the temples, Elder Cid of the Al Bhed is about to attack Bevelle, and Yuna's Sphere has revealed the lies of Yevon. En route to Bevelle, Auron grapples with his private demons and helps another soldier with hers.

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The airship soared on through the night sky. There was no sign of Sin, save a thin stripe of corded cloud marching off towards Macalania. The flight deck had emptied two hours ago, after Shinra reprogrammed the autopilot to track their quarry. Now the running lights had dimmed, leaving no visible barrier between its sole occupant and the endless sweep of stars. Sir Auron sat with his back against cold glass, keeping vigil with only his jug of nog for company.

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