"Don't just stand thereall puzzled! Do something!" - These words were shouted at me by a female voice before I could even begin to understand what had happened. Surprised by this, I immediately turned my head, looking for the source of these words, and that was when I first saw them, running in my direction: A young woman, with a sword clutched tightly in her hand, and a man wearing some strange, almost colorless clothing resembling a robe and holding a crossbow. Who were they? What were they ddoing here? Why would they want to help me? Questions over questions... - But it was not the time to ask them. For as soon as these two strangers joined my side, the battle against the no longer airbone Amphisbaena began.

It was an intense battle, and I didn't care much about asking questions. Too strong was the adrenaline pumping in my veins, as I did my best to slay the very beast that just moments ago had filled me with fear. I don't know why that is... - But having someone to fight at your side gives you a feeling like you could master just everything. This feeling... it gave me wings, wings which I felt could takee me anywhere. Still, I did not only care about me, as that would not have been right. After all, these two did safe me, so what kind of a man would I be if I did not try to return the favor? However, there was no need to - Those two could more than just handle themselves. For they were apparently fellow l'Cie.

In the case of the man, it was most obvious. Who else but a l'Cie could conjure a thunderstorm by a gesture of his hand? Also, he somehow managed to weaken the Amphisbaena's considerably during the battle, a feat which can not be explained without the use of magic. However, all this power seemed to come at a cost, as he appeared rather frail and vulnerable to my eye. It certainly was fitting that he chose to stand in the backrow and not directly at the front.