SyuriFlower: Hi! Welcome to my first EVER story on FanFiction and yes, it is about my favourite couple in the Whole Entire World! So I do hope that you will enjoy reading this and it is going to be rated as M for further chapters. Recieves wolf whistles at the back. Yes yes, I know. Rolls eyes.

Anyways! I'm dedicating this chapter to one of my best friend's who is a big Yufftine fan, (You know who you are!)

So please sit back and enjoy your read!

P.S I do not OWN Final Fantasy. If I did, I'll be swimming with Dolphines right now in a pool on a sunny tropical Island.

Welcome Home.

"We…Are…Going…To…Make…It…" Brother commented through clenched teeth as he went to pull the Airship up a little so they don't crash too dramatically into the salty tropical sea and also not to crash into an Island called Besaid.

"Brother! You're going to crash right into him…" A young blonde girl jumped up and down and waving her arms about, almost taking the steering wheel from Brother.

"Go away Rikku! I'm trying to concentra-…" The Airship made a loud banging noise, knocking Rikku to the ground, whereas everyone else that was aboard the ship held onto something.

"Owie…" The blonde haired girl mumbled underneath her breath as she began to rub the top of her head. Before any other word could be said, the metal opening of the Airship opened up and a girl with short brunette hair and one blue eye with one green eye ran out to greet the young man they almost crashed into. Rikku smiled at the couple as they embraced each other before walking slowly over towards a small window, looking out at the sea. For a few seconds she stood there and then turned away, walking over towards a slightly taller girl with short silver hair that was shaped as a Mohegan.

"I'm so happy for Yunie and Tidus…" Rikku sighed happily before letting out a small giggle of surprise as she looked over at the loving couple and now the whole local people of Besaid has come round to gather and cheer for their love. But somewhere in Rikku's happy sigh was a hint of sadness.

"Rikku…Is something the-…"

"Hiya!" The blonde girl waved her arms frantically again over towards Yuna and Tidus. The other young girl, named Paine glanced over towards Rikku quickly before crossing her arms over her chest and then looking over at Yuna and Tidus with a smile. 'I will ask her later.' The hybrid woman thought as the two of them now went back into the ship to gather their belongings before going onto the Island.

The gang, including Lulu's newborn gathered around in the middle of Besaid's village to listen to Yuna's story as she explained to Tidus what happened in the past three years. There were much tears of laughter and much tears of sadness from the story but in the end, there was a happy ending…

Well, for Yuna that is.

Rikku sat watching Tidus and Yuna whilst hugging her knees, letting her blonde braided hair fall over her shoulders and a strand over her face. Even though she listened to the story, she also thought about a certain someone and wondered why he did not return as well as Tidus. No one but Paine noticed about Rikku's strange behaviour as she gave quick glances at the beautiful Al Bhed blonde. Tidus and Yuna, however were now holding close to each other, whispering and laughing softly at randomness.

"Hey guys, I'm going to go and walk on the beach. I need to stretch out my legs a little…" Rikku smiled as Tidus and Yuna looked up at the Al Bhed, first wondering why the all so hyper young woman would want to go then smiled back at her explanation. The Al Bhed stood up and started to stretch out her body before turning to leave the lively group and began to walk slowly to the beach. Paine watched as Rikku began to walk and after a few moments she also stood up.

"Same reasons." She commented to the group and then began to follow Rikku silently.

The stars shone brighter than usual that night and Rikku began to notice as she looked up at the velvet sky with its magnificent balls of light. She stood there for a few seconds, closing her eyes softly and taking a deep breath of fresh air before sighing once again. She walked once more, thanking whoever is watching her that no fiends have come out to attack. Not like she needs saving, she just wasn't in the mood to battle right now. What seemed a short time, her feet began to feel the soft sand beneath them and she could hear the soft clashing of the waves hitting the shore. For some odd reason, Rikku began to hum the old Yevon melody for when Sin was still around. She hated the song with a passion but right now she just could not help humming the tune quietly. Just then she looked up and noticed a figure lying in the sand, barely moving and from the looks of it the person must have had a bad time swimming onto the shore. Rikku quickly ran over towards the figure and skidded across the sand, now on her knees. It was strange really because the figure lying on the sand wore a red cloak similar to…

Rikku then looked over more closely and there it was! The Sake jug! She let out a small gasp and her eyes wondered over towards the person's face. She couldn't see though as the face was covered in long locks of black hair. She began to reach out her fingers then stopped for a moment, pulling them in then decided against it and reached out once more, brushing away the locks of black hair, showing the most handsome face she has ever seen. Even at that moment, the whole World seemed to have stopped as Rikku began to realise that she has seen this face before. About three years ago when everyone began to fight the Legendary Yunalesca and everyone found out that he was unsent…

"Who is that?" Rikku jumped up in surprise, scrambling onto her feet before coming face to face with Paine.

"Damn it Paine! You almost gave me a heart attack…" Rikku squealed then quickly turned to look at the young man lying on the sand.

"I…I don't know who he is…" Rikku whispered as she knelt down beside him again and began to smoothly run her finger across the man's cheek.

"We should get him to the village and in some shelter. The winds are picking up and it looks like a storm is going to brew soon." Paine said as she walked over towards the other side of the man before kneeling down as well.

"On the count of three, we lift him up, okay?" Rikku nodded at Paine's suggestion and wrapped her arms around the young man, ready to lift him up.

"One…Two…Three…"

Paine was right and luckily the pair got the young man in a spare Besaid home, well, Rikku's spare home before the thunder, lightning and the rain began to spill out. Paine also left the two alone and gone to her own place until the morning for it was too cramped for her to stay. Rikku quietly crawled over to where a candle stood on a small stool and fired it up with Fire that she learned from Lulu. Actually, she learnt quite a bit of Black Magic from the Mage during their travels as Guardians. After lighting up the candle, she quickly and quietly crawled over towards the young man and started to take a better look at him. She reached out her hand and began to brush his soft silky hair over his head, admiring the canning resemblance of the young guardian she saw fighting Yunalesca.

"Who are you and what do you think you are doing?" Rikku would have gasped but no sound came out from her lips. The man she was brushing his hair now had his hand grasped on her wrist and his brown hazel eyes were glaring at the green twirling eyes of a now frightened Al Bhed.

"I…I…"

"Well?" The man began to sit up, making Rikku lean back a little but he still had his hand grasped onto her wrist, more firmly this time. It was a bit awkward for Rikku as the man had nothing on but his shorts as his clothes were hanging up to dry by the other side of the room; she couldn't help but blush slightly, despite the firm grip on her wrist.

"If you don't mind…" Rikku began to say with a bit more encouragement. "…You are hurting my wrist." Again, the man did not change his facial expression but he began to loosen up his grip but still did not let go. Rikku sighed softly wondering if she should tell the man who she was. Well, she will once she got some answers out of him if he will co-operate.

"Before I tell you my name…I think I deserve to know yours first considering I saved you."

"Saved me?"

"Well…Not save you technically. I found you and brought you here before the storm came."

After Rikku said the last words, a flash of lightning striked outside but she did not flinch. The man sitting in front of her raised his eyebrow, clearly amused by this story.

"My name is Auron." At that point, the sun kissed blonde Al Bhed turned deathly pale, and again the man did not change his stern expression as he continued to look at her.

"What?...No…" Rikku began to shake her head violently, tugging at her arm but now Auron tightened his grip more.

"No?"

"NO!" Rikku screamed as she launched her fist over towards Auron but he quickly caught it with ease.

"You're lying!"

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Auron growled as he launched himself and now pinned Rikku at the end of the bed, pinning her arms above her head as he positioned himself on top of her. He looked down at the young Al Bhed, who now had tears streaming down her cheeks.

"I demand answers. First of all, your name." Auron said in a deep aggravated voice as he lowered his face down towards hers.

"My name is Rikku." After she said her name, Rikku closed her eyes softly and tilted her head to the side. Auron, however, stared down at her in shock; it defiantly was a good thing that Rikku did not see. He quickly regained his posture but with a more calming look

"Rikku…" Auron said, barely a whisper as he gently stroked her cheek with his finger as a tear landed. Rikku opened her eyes slowly before turning back to face Auron with a few sniffles.

"Auron…Is it really you? You look so…So…."

"Young? I did notice that my hair was a bit longer than usual…And yes, it is me." Auron gave a small chuckle as he continued to stroke Rikku's cheek.

"But how?..."

"I don't know at the moment. I remember seeing a small child…" Auron thought for a moment then sat up and looked around. It was indeed a small hut. It had golden colours around the room, a double bed was taking most of the room and there was a small stool near the end of the bed that had a candle on it with its wax melting from the firelight. The door, well… He wasn't quite sure to call it a door. It had a leather wrapping material hanging from the top. He then looked back and noticed that Rikku has changed a lot. She now had long blonde hair that was braided along the top of her head but straight underneath and a blue headband on top of her head. She wore hardly anything but a sunny yellow bikini top, a green skirt with the end of her yellow underwear sticking out the top and long white gloves with white flaps hanging out the top. To him, she wasn't a scrawny fifthteen year old girl anymore but a grown young lady and a beautiful one at that.

"Rikku?"

"Yes?"

"Do you remember when we first met at the Moonflow?"

"Yes…"

"Then you should remember that I was the first person apart from Yuna and Tidus that accepted you."

"Auron…" And more tears began to spring into the Al Bhed's eyes as she launched herself into Auron's arms and held him closely to her.

"It is you…It is really you…"

Auron wrapped his arms around Rikku's waist and for a short while they stayed like that.

"Rikku…"

"Yes?"

"You're not scared of lightning anymore?"

Rikku laughed slightly as she pulled herself away from Auron's embrace, now feeling slightly cold without his warmth. She then looked up at him and gave him her famous cheeky grin. Auron secretly smiled back, but mostly smiled to himself knowing she is the still same old Rikku.

"Funny thing really…Long story though. But I followed your advice and faced up to my fears!" Rikku said as she gave out an achievement wink before letting out a small yawn that accidentally escaped from her lips. Auron noticed this and then fell back onto the bed, moving his arm under a pillow before leaning his head onto it. Rikku blinked a couple of times before crawling over next to him and then looks over.

"May I sleep next to you?"

"You may."

She then began to lie down, curling up her body so her legs folded onto Auron's body and her arm across his chest.

"You said next to me, not on me." Auron said with a slight smirk as he closes his eyes.

"Oops…Sorry!" Rikku was about to turn over but Auron quickly gripped her shoulder with his spare arm.

"Don't worry about it." He said in a low tiring voice and Rikku smiled happily as she snuggled up against him as he just layed there with his hands behind his head.

"Auron?"

"Hmm?"

Rikku leaned up and kissed Auron's cheek lightly before continuing to snuggle once again.

"Welcome home."