Searching For Serah - Chapter 2

Too Old For This

Noel walked down the dimly lit streets of the Capital of Bhunivelze. It was called Alexandria after Hope’s fine achievement. Not many people were out this ‘morning’—or what you prefer to call it. Due to ‘no time’, people still kept watches in hope to create the illusion of time. There was neither day nor light—only a constant haze in this twilight realm. He walked to the west side of the city to a small bar that Sazh owned. As he stepped inside, a small bell ran alerting Sazh of some unknown presence.  

“We’re closed,” Sazh sighed, his back turned from Noel.

“Hopefully not for me,” Noel teased as Sazh turned to face his comrade.

“Well, fancy seeing you here.” Sazh chuckled, his eyes tried from a long ‘night’ of working. “What brings you here? Wanna drink your sorrows away like the rest of us?” he questioned.

The brunette let out a faint laugh, sitting down at one of the bar stools and coolly, “I, uh…” Noel paused, unsure of how to begin explaining, “I have a favor to ask.”

Sazh frowned, knitting his brow together and crossing his arms. “What kind of favor?”

Noel took a deep breath. “It’s a long story.”

“Well, I have time,” Sazh stated weakly, leaning against the bar. “So start talking.”

Noel explained everything.

From when he started having nightmares to Serah’s visit. When he had finished, he took a deep breath and sat back. “So,” he began, his voice hopeful, “Will you help me?”

Sazh stared at Noel for some time before letting out a faint groan and pinching the bridge of his nose. “I dunno, son. Seems rather crazy. Besides, I don’t own Jet Bahamut anymore. I gave it back to Hope. You’d need to go ask him.”

“Fine, but will you at least pilot the damn thing?” Noel pressed.

Sazh rubbed the back o his head and mumbled, “I suppose so.”

The Hunter grinned widely and stood. “Thanks, Sazh. I’ll contact you once I get a hold of it.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Sazh sighed, waving his hand, “I’m getting too old for this…” he murmured as Noel darted out the door.