Emerald 1

"What do you mean?"

"You know very well what I mean, Yuna."

 " Just because danger is rising, does it mean that we put our children in danger?"

"If we don't, it would put all of Emerald in danger."

"Fine! Go ahead! But remember, I am not at all in favor of what you are about to do."

Yuna rushed out of the room, and left Tidus looking at her in despair. But she had said to do it, so... yes, he must.

"Edna!" Tidus called. A second later, Edna appeared. "How is your training with Ethan going?"

"Good, he is doing very well. Only a year more until the next two girls..."

"Actually, Edna, we have decided to begin the other three's training."

"What! Era enusga! That is outrageous!"

"You don't understand! We must, or Emerald will be destroyed!"

Realization was beginning to dawn on Edna's face. "But still, Your Majesty, I understand, but it is like saying that you know they will be dead."

Pain flooded through Tidus's eyes. "I know," he spoke quietly, "but it is the only way."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll begin to train them also. But Your Majesty, have you consulted with Queen Yuna?"

"Yes, she doesn't approve, but she has given her consent."

"Alright, Your Majesty. I will work on awakening their powers."

"When can we expect them to be here?"

"When would you like?" Edna inquired.

"In a week, at the most."

"Yes Your Majesty, "Edna said, "I'll tell all of Emerald." She walked swiftly out of the room.

Tidus picked up the crystal ball lying on desk. "Ethan, come," he whispers into it.

A minute later, Ethan appeared there. "What is it, Dad?" He paused. "Is there a problem with Safari?"

"Kind of, but not really. Uhh, I'm not sure how to say this. Well, we have decided to start training your sisters and your brother."

"What?" He was shocked. "How can you! They will die!"

"There is still a chance they will survive. They will still get training." Tidus tried to defend himself, but he knew he couldn't. His choice was just killing them. "I know." He said quietly. "But we don't have a choice, do we? If we don't then Emerald will be destroyed."

"Why should we care? We grew up on Earth, and we can live there for the rest of our lives. Is the solution killing my siblings?"

"And my children! Do you know how hard it is to make this decision?"

"No, but you won't have to. I will make sure they don't know their powers until the right age, 16. They still need another year."

"Good luck keeping them from realization."

Ethan teleports away.