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Love of the Warrior
Chapter 1: Song of Tears
The silver haired warrior was standing in that damned place they all called the den of woe. The only difference this time being there, was that she was not the one getting shot in the back, it was her with the gun, and on the floor she saw the dying body of the high Summoner….Yuna. Blood was quickly running onto the ground as those bi-colored of blue and green eyes pleaded with her. Shock was on Paine's face as she realized what she had done. Not knowing what to do next, she turned and simply ran, tears stinging her face, 'Yuna…oh my god…I never wanted to hurt you…What have I done…Now I'll never get the chance to…'
Paine's eyes opened slowly 'Ugh…just another nightmare'. The silence on the ship in the morning was how she liked it best, not a soul awake and able to bother her. Her crimson red eyes scanned the beds to see the always hyper Al Bhed girl still huddled in her blankets dead asleep. Then the bed to Paine's left was vacant, something it usually never was. After having that nightmare, she was covered in sweat and knew she needed to cool off and wash off. Grabbing the usual black leather clothes she always wore, she headed to the very large bathroom. The water was going, her heart skipped a beat realizing her dream was only that…a dream. Yuna was alright. Walking in she got into the shower next to the one that was already in use by the young woman. Hearing Yuna still singing made her realize that Yuna still thought she was alone. God she loved her voice, her singing was of another world. As she turned the water on, she let the spray wash away her fears of her nightmare that followed her almost every night. Suddenly she began listening intently to the words of the song.
Raindrops, Fall From, Everywhere
I Reach Out, For You, But Your Not There
So I Stood, Waiting, In The Dark
With Your Picture, In My Hands
Story Of a Broken Heart
Paine put her hand on the wall separating her from the beautiful brunette, quietly whispering her name so no one could hear it. "Yuna…"
Stay With Me
Don't Let Me Go
Cause I Can't Be Without You
Just Stay With Me
And Hold Me Close
Because I've Built My World Around You
And I Don't Wanna Know What's It Like Without You
So Stay with Me
Just Stay With Me
Suddenly the angelic voice was no longer heard and Paine heard very quiet sobs escape the stall next to her. As the water continued to run down, one tear mixed with the water as it slowly ran down the cheek of the warrior that never showed any sort of emotion to her team mates. 'Yuna, if only you knew…' But in reality, she knew those words were for the man they had searched for, Tidus, not the person she wished they could be for, the only person that heard her cry quietly to herself. Finishing her shower before Yuna could, she got out of the shower and went back up to her bed, pulled her hairbrush out from her night table and styled her hair to the normal style she always had it. As she did this she felt a slight wind pass her as Yuna walked past her to her own bed to run a brush through her own hair. Paine took a quick glance at her and saw the red rims on her eyes. Looking away she finished her hair. "Good morning Yuna, you're up kinda early."
"Yea I guess, I couldn't sleep well" Yuna said with down cast eyes as she struggled with her hair. Paine took a cautious step towards her. And put her hand over hers, grabbing the brush from her.
"Let me help you" She said as she began to brush to ever so soft hair, smelling the lovely smell she gave off.
Paine…?" Yuna said quietly.
"Yeah?" Paine asked as she realized Yuna still had only a towel on and blushed.
"After defeating Vegangun, I realized something…We aren't meant to find Tidus. He will stay gone forever, and for some odd reason, I'm okay with that. Even after all we went through, I realized I've moved on." Yuna spoke softly seeming deeply in thought about her words. Paine just kind of stood there, then stuck the brush back into Yuna's hand that was at her side. Then she did what she feared might be a mistake but couldn't help. She wrapped her arms around the thin yet built girl and hugged her from behind.
"Yuna…I'm sorry you got your hopes up, and as much it may surprise you, I am here for you if you need to talk to someone. I know Rikku isn't that great of a listener, or a good advice giver."
Yuna turned around in Paine's arms and smiled at her that gorgeous smile Paine adored. Then she hugged her back. "Thank you Paine. That truly means a lot to me" With that Paine let go of her friend, knowing if she held on any longer Yuna would become uncomfortable. Then she walked down to the bar and got her coffee from the Barkeep. Then she spun around in her chair and to her surprise she saw Yuna turned around up above, not realizing Paine had turned and threw the towel off and got dressed. Paine choked on her hot drink and turned a deep shade of red as she quickly turned again to set the cup down and cough. She heard quick footsteps as Yuna ran down to her now fully dressed. "Paine!" Are you ok?"
After coughing for a little more, she nodded and turned away to hide her face "Yea, just really hot" she the warrior said as the pushed the cup away in protest. Yuna took it from her and sipped at it. Then an odd look overtook her peaceful features.
"What? Hot? No it's not, really Paine, you shouldn't lie to people. What made you choke?" Yuna said eyeing her friend suspiciously. Paine glanced at her slyly, then simply sat there for a second pondering over her answer.
"Down to 45 respect point Yuna" She simply said as she got up and walked towards the elevator. All she could hear was Yuna's gasp of annoyance and the tapping of her foot as she considered what to do next. Right before the elevator closed to head up to the deck, she sneaked a glance at Yuna. 'Wow, she looks so cute when she is mad like that' Paine chuckled to herself and the elevator shot up to the deck. She walked out onto the open area, loving the feel of the soft wind as she airship was not moving. She went over the side of the door and leaned against it, one leg up. Crossing her arms over her chest like she always does she took a deep, slow breath. 'What a morning! First Yuna cries in the shower, then I see her naked without her even knowing.' It was only seconds until the door near her opened and Yuna walked out, looking to her right and then to her left to spot Paine there. "What now Yuna?" she asked closing her eyes.
"You know exactly what, I don't care if I lose all my points. I will find out what that was!" Yuna said as she stood right in front of her friend, hands on her hips. Opening one eye Paine took in Yuna's appearance 'hmm those hips, they look so nice…' "I just choked on my coffee."
"Uh huh, and I always sing in the shower." Yuna said, not knowing she was about to be caught in a lie.
"Yea of course you don't, you sing and then you cry" Paine said as she pushed off the wall with her foot and walked to the elevator, leaving a stunned and open mouthed Yuna to stand there by herself.
Yea i know its kinda short, just the introduction chapter, they will get longer, I promise, so tell me what you think, and if u have any thoughts, comments, or ideas i would love to hear them, ill even give u credit for it.