When my vision finally cleared, I found myself with my eyes closed. I didn't feel weak per say but my limbs felt awkward due to an uneasy lack of control. As I opened my eyes, I finally noticed myself in a crib inside what seems an underground bunker with metal walls.
"Aauuuugh, mmphf"
what? My words also feel weird!
???: "Huh?, Oooh look!!, The little ones awake!!"
A lady I recognized wearing a long one-piece white dress approached me as she lifted me up.
???: "Hello little one!! I am your aunty Lisa, Aren't you just the most adorable!!"
The lady looked like she had a screw loose but I completely understood that I was a child as saw my own limbs. It was kind of a dead give away when this woman in front of me looked like a massive giant.
In retrospect I decided to keep silent. To be honest I was excited inside as I viewed my surroundings, and it must have shown cause my aunt noticed my face as she started to squeeze my cheeks.
"WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH"
WHY AM I SO SAD CAUSE OF A LITTLE PAIN!! At this point I'm starting to understand that as an infant it is difficult to control emotions and I also feel as if any emotional feelings i had inside will show on my face. This is gonna be a pain.
Lisa: "Oh nononono, shhhhhhh, Aunty is so sorry. You were just so cute."
She started to rock me in her arms but then I heard another cry from another crib that escaped my notice before.
"WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH"
At this point, my self proclaimed Aunt had a panicked look on her face as she tried to pick up a second baby.
Lisa: "Oh No Rikku, don't cry !!!"
Did she say Rikku?! I looked at the baby in her other arm as I noticed a very cute baby bawling her eyes out. at this point, I guess due to my intrigue at the other baby I must've stopped crying.
Lisa: "oh Rikku, please stop crying, mommy is here. Shhhhhh, Shhhhh"
When Rikku started to stop crying I came up with a funny idea.
"WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH"
Thats right.....
Let's cry harder.
At this point I can see the panic and the confusion grow on Lisa as she started to rock both of us as she was trying to placate both babies.
This went on for half an hour until Lisa now had started crying out loud with both babies in her arms
Lisa: " Waaaaaahhhhhh!!! Im sorry for pinching your cheeks. Waaaaahhhhhh!!!!"
At this point I stopped pretending to cry as I was getting both tired and a little sorry at this scene. I don't know why but I felt this would have been a more funny scenario. *sigh*
Guess that is only funny in Manga's.
I placed my small hands on the crying woman's cheek as I was trying to calm her down with a worried look. What was funny was that Rikku also seemed to had stopped as soon as I had and started copying my motion as we both had an outstretched hand on each cheek of Lisa's.
Lisa on the other hand kept crying. Man, what a baby, and this is coming from one.
???: "WHATS ALL THIS RACKET FOR?!"
Unbeknownst to all of us a Balding man entered the room looking a little miffed while wearing yellow overalls. I recognized him pretty quick. This man was Cid. The leader of the Al Bhed and the man who united all his brethren together to create a single nation known for their skills in the use of Machinery or "Machina" for short.
Cid: "What? Lisa, what are you trying to do by swapping roles with the babies?"
Seeing the bald man with a gobsmacked face. I couldn't help but started laughing as I noticed a clear bell like voice ringing from my own mouth.
I don't know why but my voice caused everyone to go silent as even Rikku was staring at me with round eyes full of curiosity as she joined in and started laughing with me.
Cid: "Well well well, Lookie here"
He came and picked me out of Lisa's arms. Cid looked with moistened eyes as he looked at me. You have such a beautiful laugh just like your mothers. I don't know why but I can sense a feeling of sadness and I felt that I knew why. At this time, sin should still be close to being slain and if I remember my preferences, it should be at least 10 years before canon.
That's the time I would have preferred to be reincarnated and I am sure God would know my desires the best.
Cid: "You remind me of your mother. You know, both your mother and father were considered my best friends."
Cid tried to sound cheerful but reality was a different story. Truth is, I don't know a single thing about my life when it comes to this world.
As he placed me inside the cradle, I decided to stay silent as I sat down looking at Rikku who still had her eyes locked onto me. She stared at me like I was an intriguing animal she couldn't wait to discover.
Rikku: "cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"
I felt sweat on my back.
Cid: "Well look at that!! hahahaha. Looks like Rikku is curious about her new neighbor!! gahahahaha"
Lisa: "Well should we have them play together then? I believe Ellie should be back here with little Yuna tomorrow."
Cid: "Sounds like a wonderful idea sweetie. Well if everything is alright now, I'm gonna head on back to the barracks to check on Brother to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. Like pressing buttons, or breathing for that matter."
Lisa punched Cid in the arm
Lisa: "Don't you dare place that kind of misfortune on our son!"
Cid: "hahaha, I'm just joking, just joking" he said as he walked out the door.
As soon as Cid left, Lisa placed Rikku in the same crib as mine and walked on over to a couch as she opened up a magazine that read Al Bhed Tomorrow. Rikku on the other hand was playing with me as she was poking me with her hands, which was slimy, as she had slobbered all over them.
Rikku is pretty adorable as a baby. I remember the story line for 10 was very fascinating, filled with countless adventure and excitement. The only sad part was that in the end, that fascinating story turned out to be a tragedy until Final Fantasy X-2.
I always felt regret at the loss of Tidus in the end. It seemed too soon.
I also remembered myself crying at the sad departing and I really hate that kind of tragedy.
Luckily, this time I was reborn to take part in the story I loved so much as a child. This time, Tidus will NOT die on my watch. I will do everything I can to prevent as many of the unnecessary deaths that were present.
I look to my side and notice Rikku sleeping soundly right next to me.
First things first
In my mind I said
System Open
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*blip*
*Initializing System*
*Confirming New Owner*
*Establishing KARMA SHOP*
*Uploading Origin Data*
*Creating AI*
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Wow, that was kinda retro. I couldn't help but smirk to myself.
Uhmm, system, how are you doing?
*System is all green*
So do I just call you system?
*Owner may call me system or if you would like, You are free to provide me with a name.*
huh, well if that's the case then I'll call you Karma and you can call me ...
GAHHHH!!!!! What the heck is my own name in this world!?
*Would owner like to use appraisal?*
Oh Yeah!! Karma, please use appraisal on myself.
as soon as I thought that, a status screen opened up.
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*As I said, writing this for my own enjoyment. I might write another chapter, maybe not. I don't know. I am not the type to make excuses. If you guys have any suggestions for a Name, leave them in the comments below.