Our Past

Chapter One

Hello minna-san! This is the second story I've posted, not as a Yuna/Rikku fic, but as a fanfiction in general. As I've mentioned in my first one I'm not a very good writer, I write as a pastime/hobby type of thing.

The story takes place after FFX2, Yuna's reunited with Tidus, but are not living together. Rikku, Paine, and the rest of the crew are still sphere hunters (Yuna quits btw). The ages are as followed:

Yuna – 20

Rikku – 17 (will be turning 18)

Paine – 19

Summary: After their glorious victory against Vegnagun, Rikku begins to daydream about the past, and comes across her true feelings to a certain brunette, but is uncertain on how to express herself.

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

- - - Scene change

WARNING: If you still haven't noticed this is a Yuna/Rikku fanfiction as in shoujo-ai, yuri, femslash, etc. You get my point. Turn back now if you can't handle it, for these who can please enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy X-2, or any of its characters. All belongs to Square Enix.

To all the Yunie/Rikku fans out there hope you enjoy!

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The wind blew gently, caressing soft blonde locks. The sun glistened upon the tan skin of the Al Bhed girl. The emerald-eyed girl slept peacefully on the sand by the Oasis. Ever since Vegnagun's defeat, and Tidus' return, she's been finding herself spending hours on end napping in the desert sun, or floating lifelessly in the pond. The Gullwings found this particular behavior odd. Never have they seen the hyperactive blonde act so calm.

"Rikku. Come in Rikku."

Spiral eyes fluttered open. Standing up straight Rikku stretched her body causing it to crack in certain places. Lifting her left wrist she spoke into the device.

"Rikku here. What's up?"

The blonde stood in her traditional thief outfit, daggers placed on her slim hips. The sound of an aircraft getting nearer met her ears. Turning around Rikku spotted the red airship she, and her brother built together in the distance.

"We've located another sphere. Get ready to board."

"Roger that."

Rikku watched the hangar open to reveal Paine bent down with her arm out stretched. Smiling the Al Bhed simply raised her arm into the air. Two hands clasped tightly together as the blonde felt herself being lifted off the ground. Paine hauled Rikku up onto the platform as it began to close.

As the Celsius got further away we see the words 'I miss you' written in the sand by the water, till a gust of wind blew it away, leaving no trace of it ever being there.

- - -

'Things haven't changed that much since that faithful day. Paine, myself, and the rest of the crew still continued to be sphere hunters. Only difference is that Yuna left us.

After Tidus returned, she wanted to stay with him in Besaid. 'Wanted to catch up' is what she said to us. So now we're back to how it used to be. Before Yuna joined us. Paine's more opened now, so at least I have someone to talk to.'

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The Calm Lands came into view. The sphere is located in the temple where Yuna obtained the aeons of the Sisters. Buddy left Rikku and Paine at the bottom of the spiral path that is beneath the temple.

"Sigh. Why couldn't he leave us on the bridge?"

Rikku complained. Paine grabbed her hand and tugged her along.

"What's wrong with you Rikku? You're not acting like yourself."

The 17 year-old tugged her hand back, and ran up ahead of the crimson-eyed girl. Twirling around she faced her companion.

"What do you mean Dr. P?"

Paine made her way up toward Rikku, and laid her gloved hand on the blonde's shoulder. Concern made themselves visible in her eyes causing Rikku to turn away from her gaze.

"I mean I haven't once in the past five months taken any respect points from you, and I usually do so every week. That and I haven't even called you 'annoying' once. Plus you're not as hyper anymore."

'Five months? Has it really been that long?' The Al Bhed bent her head downward, bangs covering her pain filled eyes from view. 'It'll be my birthday soon. I…I wonder if she'll visit?'

Paine sighed and placed her arm around the Al Bhed's shoulders, pulling her along the twirling path. They remained silent throughout the walk. Upon entering the temple they made their way toward the back. It took a while for them to find a secret door with their desired object on a pedestal.

"I don't know if it's a good thing that there's no monster, or a bad one."

The blonde gently said as she picked up the glowing sphere. Paine shrugged her shoulders and contacted Brother. Once exiting the temple they felt the ground beneath them shake. Looking over the edge they witnessed the spiraling path start to crumble, making its way up fast.

"Rikku quick! Across the bridge!"

Paine yelled at the shocked Rikku standing behind her. 'No, not this place. Anything but this place!' The teen stared at Paine with fear and sorrow. Paine understood, but what could they do? 'Nothing is what. It's too late for this place.'

"I'm sorry Rikku, but there's nothing we can do."

Grabbing her tanned arm, Paine lugged the lifeless blonde with her. Once across the bridge Paine stopped running, and looked behind her. The two stood side by side as they witness the catastrophebefore them. Paine glanced at her partner, but couldn't tell what the tanned girl was feeling, because her bangs were shielding her eyes from view.

"Rikku…"

The sliver haired girl whispered worriedly. A strong gust of wind announced the arrival of the Celsius. Paine held Rikku's hand, and led the girl on board as if she were a lost child. Rikku glanced back at the opened area. Emptiness greeted her back. 'Why? That place was special to us…no not 'us', but me.'

Rikku returned to the cabin area, while Paine went to the bridge intending to watch the sphere. The crew crowded around Shinra as he played the sphere. When the last of the footage ended, everyone looked at each other confused. Before anyone could say a word, Paine took the sphere and headed to the elevator.

Entering the resting area, the crimson-eyed girl climbed the stairs to the upper level where the three of them slept. 'No, it's only two of us now.' Paine spotted the younger girl on her bed just staring aimlessly at the ceiling.

"Here I think this belongs to you."

Paine tossed the yellow sphere over to Rikku who caught it easily. The thief just examined it for a brief moment before she herself watched the mini clip. A familiar eight year-old girl greeted her. A blonde and brunette were seen exploring the temple together, that temple being the one she and Paine just returned from. The footage then switched to see the two children running across a smaller bridge crumbling behind them. It ends with the two of them making it across, and collapsing together on the grass giggling.

Rikku smiled softly at the memory. 'If only we could go back to the good old days. Where it was just you and me.'

"Care to explain?"

"There's nothing to explain Dr. P. This memory is long forgotten. It's but a dream now."

The rest of the day remained uneventful. For some strange reason sphere waves started to become rare. Their auras are fading dramatically, so much so that sometimes the Celsius would have to be right on top of it to let us know that there's a sphere. 'Yep, things are defiantly changing big time.' The thief rolled on her side while still clenching the sphere in her hand. Paine left half an hour ago, giving the teen some space to think about the lost sphere they found.

Opening the bedside table drawer, Rikku placed the delicate object inside. She's to be an adult soon. 'I shouldn't be thinking about the past. Besides what are the chances of her remembering?'

- - -

It's another hot day in Bikanel Desert. Exactly one week has gone by since the discovery of the sphere, and the destruction of a lost memory. Rikku finds herself back at the Oasis floating aimlessly in the water. The blonde was so deep in thought that she didn't notice the figure looming over her.

"Hey squirt, get your little butt out of that pond right now."

Blinking twice the thief turned her gaze to meet crimson colored eyes staring right back at her. Taking a deep breath the teen let herself submerge to the bottom, and stayed there watching the sunlight pierce its way into the dark corners, making the water shimmer. Rikku swam to the edge, and merged in front of the warrior wetting her a bit. Her blondetresses were dripping wet and matted to her face. Wet from head to toe the water made her tan skin glisten as she crawled out of the pond, looking like a water goddess. Paine held her breath; her mind couldn't believe how beautiful the blonde in front of her looked.

"You should have joined me Paine, the water's great."

As if to prove her point the thief smiled naughtily, and hugged the awestruckwarrior soaking her front. Paine gasped at the cold wet feeling while trying to pry Rikku off her.

"That's five respect points Rikku!"

The blonde giggled before letting go. Smiling some more the Al Bhed made her way to the hover car that Paine came with, and hopped on. She then waved the warrior to come over. 'This girl's gonna get it.' Smirking Paine started the machine, and drove back to base.

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"Rybbo Pendrtyo!"

The gang shouted as the birthday girl walked in with Paine. Rikku was almost in tears. 'It's been so long since everyone got together.' Everyone who was a friend, or family to the thief was there celebrating her birthday. 'Wait someone's missing.' Of course what's the point in having a party if the one person you to attain isn't even here.

"Paine, where's Yunie?"

Crimson eyes turned away from emerald ones. Rikku didn't need Paine to say anything. Her silence was enough of an answer. The blonde forced a smile, and shrugged her shoulders as if to say it was no big deal. But everyone in that room knew it was. The party went on, but there seemed to be an air of sadness to it.

It was not hard to see past Rikku's smile. To see through the shell she put up to hide her true emotions. While everyone was busy chatting away and enjoying some cake, Rikku took this opportunity to make her escape. Back to the Oasis she went, back to floating in ice-cold water. But she didn't notice any of it.

The yellow sphere flashed through her cloudy mind causing her lips to tug upward in a smile. Spiral eyes gazed up at the starry sky, its beauty breath taking.

"There was a sky just like this, that time too."

'That was ten years ago…' Closing her eyes the blondesank to the bottom of the pond as memories once buried deep in the back of her mind started to resurface again.

FlashBack

A cute little eight year-old girl is seen walking down the long path to Bevelle with her father. At the entrance stood a brunette of ten years old holding her own father's hand. Upon seeing the brunette, the blonde dashed her way over to her.

"Yunie!"

Letting go of her father's hand, Yuna walked a couple of steps toward the dashing blonde. Rikku crashed into Yuna, giving the multi colored eyed girl the biggest hug she could master at her age.

The two fathers smiled lovingly at the two children, before telling them to run along, and to not get into trouble like every other time. Rikku grinned while taking the brunettes hand, and tugging her back down the path.

Once out of sight by the two adults, the blonde hopped onto the water car. Facing Yuna, Rikku held out her hand to help the brunette on board. Yuna didn't budge a muscle, clearly against joining the rebel child on that thing.

"Come on Yunie, I know how to use one of these things."

Still the older of the two refused to move, worry clearly written on her face. The blonde rolled her eyes, then with lightening speed pulled the shocked brunette onto the machine.

"Don't worry, there's not one machina in this world that I don't know how to use. So trust me okay?"

Yuna nodded, and held onto the shorter girl afraid of what will happen next. The blonde was too busy starting up the machina to notice the small arms around her waist. Once everything was set Rikku pushed a green button making the machine skyrocket down the water path.

"Yahoo!"

The ride was over almost as soon as it begun. Rikku jumped off the machina filled with energy. But her partner in crime wasn't feeling the same way. The poor girl looked pale and close to tears. The blondedidn't hesitate to bring the girl onto solid ground and comfort her.

"I'm so sorry Yunie! But you have to admit that it was fun, right?"

The brunette glared angrily at the blonde, then refused to look at her. Rikku felt utterly guilty for scaring the multi color eyed girl like that. Turning the angered girl to face her, Rikku planned to make it up to her.

"How about we just go exploring? Whatcha say?"

Yuna for some reason couldn't stay angry with the blonde for long. It seemed like an impossible task to do. Agreeing to the blonde's second crazy idea of exploring, the two made their way hand in hand to Macklina Woods. Yuna didn't see the point in exploring the woods since they've discovered, and know every square inch by heart since Rikku's previous visits. But this time was different.

They were heading into the Calm Lands, a please her father told her not to wonder. Yuna didn't want to disobey her father's orders, but her curiosity easily got the better of her. Holding Rikku's hand a little tighter the two of them past through the boundary together.

The view that met their eyes awed them both beyond belief. While the brunette was still taking all this in, the blonde already had her sights on something else.

"Yunie this way."

'Why didn't my father want me to come here?' Yuna pondered as the blonde continued to lead the way. They were heading toward this small wood and cement made bridge, off to the right. Once crossing that small one they were met with another one along the way. Only this time it was over 20 feet long, made of ropes with wood plankes, and you couldn't see the bottom.

Yuna watched as the six year-old tested the ropes, and jumped up and down on the first wood plank. Satisfied the blonde walked the first five steps, and then turned to face Yuna. She mentioned the brunette over with a wave of her hand.

Even though she believed the energetic girl to be a big life riskier she trusts her more than she trusts' herself. 'I know I'm the oldest, but I feel so safe and protected when I'm with Rikku.' Slowly and carefully the two youngsters took on the scary bridge together. The two let out a sigh of relief when they touched solid ground again, then glanced up. 'Isn't that a temple?' Two minds thought at the same time.

As if in a trance they walked side by side on the stone path leading to the temple doors. Little hands pushed the big heavy wooden doors open, revealing to them a dimly lit room. There wasn't much to see, only one big open space with another pair of doors on the other side. The room echoed as their shoes hit the high ceiling. Yuna stood at the middle admiring the markings on the walls near the ceiling while Rikku couldn't careless about the weird drawings, and kept moving forward curious to see behind door number two.

A frown played on her lips when the door refused to open. Calling the enchanted Yuna over, the two pushed and tugged to their limits before finally giving up. Yuna was disappointed, but not so much as Rikku who really wanted to see beyond these closed doors. Rikku sighed in defeat, she decided to walk around and study various markings, but quickly lost interest. She opted to just sit down and observe the brunette in her awed state of mind. For Yuna, Rikku would wait a million years, and that's saying something for she was never one to be patient.

Yuna sighed in delight, the excitement and joy she was feeling were visible in her eyes. Her gaze traveled toward Rikku who sat asleep on the floor. The sight made Yuna smile then yawn, as she too felt tired. 'A little nap wouldn't hurt, right?' Planting herself next to the slumberingblonde she too prepared to sleep. Holding Rikku's arm, and cushioning her head against the sleeping girl's shoulder, she closed her tired eyes.

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Emerald eyes blinked opened, and searched around the dimly lit room. The soft warm body by her side got her attention. Rikku planted a soft kiss to the sleeping girls' temple before interrupting her dreams. Shaking Yuna awake, Rikku held her hand as they exited the ancient temple.

Crossing the bridge wasn't so scary the second time. The sun was setting, indicating to them that it was time to head back before their parents start worrying. As they were nearing the second bridge a faint growling sound met their ears. Chancing a look, Rikku's eyes widen in fear. An Adamantoise was moving toward them, mouth hanging open baring its sharp teeth. 'Man talk about a turtle gone wrong.'

"Yuna run!"

Yuna didn't have to be told twice, she ran like her life depended on it, and sure enough it did. The monster ran after them not letting the chance of dinner getting away. It was only three feet away from them, as they stepped onto the cement bridge, but the monsters' weight was too much to hold, causing it to collapse with the girls still on it.

Rikku felt the bridge give way, and shouted for Yuna to jump as it was their only hope to survive. They landed on the other side safely with Rikku on top of Yuna. The cry of the monster turtle was the last thing they heard as everything plungedto the ground causing it to shake.

Multi-color eyes met emerald ones, and for a while they stayed in that position. The blonde felt herself leaning in, being drawn to the beautiful eyes beneath her. Yuna felt her cheeks burn, and her eyes became half-lidded as she watched Rikku getting closer. Their hearts were beating fast against their rib cages, both being afraid that the other will hear its thump-thump sound. Before Rikku could close the small gap between them a pair of purple furred feet caught her attention.

Quickly getting off, Rikku stared up at the six foot giant before her. Yuna still in a daze, continued to stare at the empty space above her that was once occupied a few seconds ago by a certain blonde.

"Huh?"

Yuna tilted her head upward, and was greeted with animal-like eyes. Startled she got right up, and hid behind Rikku who still had a surprised look on her face. 'What's a Ronso doing here?' Thought Rikku.

"Pups should not wonder here alone."

With that said the hornless Ronso turned, and marched away only to stop a few feet later to see if the two children were following. Instead he still found them in the exact same position as before.

"Pups follow Kimahri."

Rikku got up slowly, bringing Yuna up with her. The brunette held on tightly to Rikku's hand while trying to hide behind said blonde. Kimahri kneeled down before them once they got close enough. He mentioned his shoulders as if telling them to hop on. Yuna wasn't so sure about the gesture, but Rikku quickly reassured her. Once settled down Kimahri gently stood up to his full height causing the girls to gasp in amazement at how high up they were. Throughout the whole ride the girls had their hands entwined, smiling without a care in the world.

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As the three of them entered Bevel their fathers quickly met them. Rikku was quick to take the blame for everything, for she never wanted her beautiful brunette to get in trouble. Cid, Rikku's father, decided to punish his daughter after their visit leaving Rikku off the hook for now.

Braska took this moment to introduce Kimahri as Yuna's new guardian. Everyone knew that he was a summoner. But what they didn't know was that he would die in the next few months battling Sin, and giving the people of Spira the calm.

Cid didn't look too happy about the statement that Braska made. As if knowing what Cid might say next, Braska invited the adults into his home were they will have much more privacy.

The girls later found themselves in Mackalian Woods by its lake with the beautiful 1000 year-old tree at its center, with little flakes of glowing light falling from its branches creating a calming atmosphere. Lying on the sand with their hands clasped, the girls stared at the starry night sky. They were happy, and wished to stay this way forever for they knew nothing good would come out of Braska's announcement.

End FlashBack

The now 17 year-old thief gasped out for air, not realizing that she's been underwater for so long. She remained standing in the waist deep water just staring longingly at the night sky. 'That's right…we almost kissed back then.' Paine once again found the Al Bhed dripping wet, basked by moonlight. 'Surprised this kid doesn't have a boyfriend yet.'

"Hey why the long face?"

Rikku closed her eyes, and smiled before advancing to Paine. Grabbing her long blonde tresses, she twisted them to get the excesswater out.

"Man, for you to be saying a line like that I must really be obvious."

'Damn right you are.' Paine stared at the thief trying so hard to hide behind a mask that simply wasn't working for her.

"Ya know you don't need to put a mask on whenever I'm around."

The soaked figure quickly lost its smile in exchange for tears. All the penned up emotions escaped through tiny teardrops down tanned cheeks. It hurt to watch the happy-go-lucky blonde in this depressed state. The warrior tugged the unstable thief into her arms, holding her as tightly as she could while slipping her fingers through the wet hair.

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Back on board the airship Rikku continued to mope. Curled up on her bed like a punished child, mourning in silence. The crimson-eyed warrior curled up next to her wounded partner, and scooped her up in her arms. The thief didn't complain she needed the comfort, and touch of another human, even if that person wasn't the one she wanted.

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There you have it the end of the first chapter, the second one is half finished so that will be up soon enough. Please review, and let me know what you think so don't forget to leave lots of reviews they make me happy

Sorry for any spelling, or grammar mistakes I've made grammar isn't my strong point.

Al Bhed translations:

"Rybbo Pendrtyo!" - "Happy Birthday!"