So Much For My Happy Ending

Chapter One

Authors note: This is my very first fanfiction ever posted. Now I'm not using that as an excuse, I'm going to try and make this as good as possible. I'm not a hardcore FF fan, having only played FFX and FFX2 but I'm going to use the best of my knowledge. Any help from you guys would be appreciated if I do happen to mess up. With that in mind, read, review, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything that belongs to FF X-2, but I wish I owned Gippy.

"A union between the Guado and Al Bhed heirs"

"Rikku a bride?"

"Why not Gippal? Isn't Gippal suppose to take over after Cid?"

"Has the old man lost it?"

Rikku bit the inside of her cheek, so hard she could taste blood as she tried to hold all her emotions in.

A few minutes ago her father, Cid, Leader of the Al Bhed people had made a shocking announcement. It seemed that he and the Leader of the Guado, Tromell had decided to create an alliance between their two tribes.

"We're still not on the greatest terms with the rest of Spira. Makes sense to align ourselves with another group of outsiders" Cid reasoned.

But that wasn't good enough for Rikku. She was only 19, still too young to get married, especially to someone she had never met.

She followed him into the newest wing of Home and as soon as the big metal doors closed she lost her cool.

"What are you thinking Pop!?"

"Calm down Rikku it's not that big of a deal" he said finally turning to face her.

"Not that big of a deal? It's a HUGE deal! You're forcing me into an arranged marriage!"

"It's for the Al Bhed people, it's our future"

"But, but why not pass the Leadership to Brother!? He's suppose to be the heir isn't he? You know first born male and all?" Rikku waved her arms around as she began to pace back and forth.

"It was between him...or Gippal. And Brother isn't capable of being a leader"

"Gippal! Wasn't Gippal you're first choice? What happened to that!?" she whined.

"When was the last time Gippals been home? Where was Gippal when we were rebuilding Home?" Cid shook his head. "He's turned his back on his own people. He'd rather work on machina and busy himself with Spira politics"

"Gippal would step up if he knew he had to step up!" Rikku exclaimed. "I know he would"

Cid laughed and looked his only daughter dead in the eye. "I already talked to him. I tried to reason with him, I didn't want this future for you. But he doesn't want the responsibilty. So this is what has to be done. Your union with the Guado's heir will produce a heir for the Al Bhed Leadership"

"Why do I have to get married? Why can't I do it then? Why can't I be the heir?"

"You know the rules Rikku. Women can't be leaders" Cid shook his head.

Rikku felt her blood boiling, tears began to surface but she pushed them back. "This can't be happening. This can't be my happy ending!"

"Not everyone gets a happy ending girl" Cid then turned away from her. This was the very last thing he wanted to do and it was hurting him to see the pain and distress it was causing his daughter.

Furious, Rikku spun around and burst out of the room. She wasn't going to stand by and let this happen. Everyone was entitled to a happy ending, and if she was going to have to force her's, then she would.

I know it's short but it's just an opening. I didn't want to make it too long or confusing, kind of just wanted to get your guys feet wet to see if you like it and think its worth continuing.

If you guys do in fact like it I will continue it and the next chapter will be much much longer. And Gipppppppy will be making an appearance!

Reviews? Thank ya kindly.

Constructive critism? I'll take it.