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"Yuna's Secret Dream"

MacalaniaSpring

Chapter 1

"Remembering and Moving On"

Letting my tears flow willingly, without even a care in the world…I was slowly walking down that long road towards despair. Could I have had it in myself to contain my emotions for only a second more?

But, then, you…you waded into the water beside me. I couldn't look up, didn't look up. Oh, no. You mustn't see me like this.

Oh, I curse myself. Why wasn't I smiling? Of course, you understood. But, how in all of Spira could I have possibly let you see me like this?

"Yuna..." your soft voice echoed. Still to this day, I can remember the beauty of your voice…the way it would wash away any one's doubts, worries. Your demeanor, your nature, was just so purely positive. If only I could hear it again but for once.

No, I couldn't have looked at you. One glance, and it would have cost me that one-ounce of control I had left over myself. No matter, how deep it may be.

You were moving closer to me…edging, slowly. Did you think that I wouldn't notice? Only…then I wouldn't have.

Oh. But, now I seem to remember that you were leaning over me…your face just a breath away from my own. You comforted me. I lost my chance to speak long before I could even fathom what to say. For your soft, delicate, lips had touched my own. How surprised I was! I was not expecting that; I was expecting something more along the lines of you asking me why in the world I was crying. Well, of course I knew that you already knew. Nobody had ever seen me cry, before that fateful day. You must've known that. Didn't you? Yes, you did.

I had not noticed how much of a chill the water in the spring brought. Sensing my realization, you wrapped your arms around me. Feeling safe, I softened up to your kiss. I could not feel tense, even if I were to pretend. How I wish that we could've stayed there, like that, forever…

I let go of all of my cares and continued to kiss your lips. Then we fell deeper into the spring. We didn't care though; we were in our own world. With your arm still around me, I took a step back to look into your celestial blue eyes. You did the same and gave a wide smile. Feeling slightly embarrassed, I blushed. I've never felt this way before…never felt this feeling...this feeling know as love.

You brought me closer and then I felt your lips on mine. I took my hand and placed it on your cheek. I could feel from the warmth of your cheek that you were blushing. But, so was I.

I still remember that day in the spring. That was where we first kissed. It was our first kiss, as well...my first kiss. You were there to comfort me.

Tidus, I don't know if you heard me that day. The day...when...you...faded away. But, I want you to know: I loved you...and I still do. You were a dream of the fayth. But, we all are somehow. So, I know I'll find you again. You had your story and this is mine.

"Hey, Yunie!"

I turned around to see Rikku running towards me.

"Hello, Rikku."

"Yunie, you're never going to guess what I found."

I looked up at Rikku, with curiosity shining in my eyes. Then I saw what she was holding. She was grasping a sphere that looked as if it were a thousand years old. Rikku smiled at me, while I gaped.

"Kimhari found it on the top of Mt. Gagazet. There's an image 'you know who' in it," Rikku gasped for breath, from talking so fast. "I know that you miss him, Yunie...and that you'd do anything to see him again. So, I knew that you'd want to see this. C'mon, let's watch it."

Rikku held up the sphere, while I was watching with such an intensity I though I would cry. Oh, my...it's you. Right there, before my eyes. Why were you trapped inside of a cell? What's happened to you, my dear? Are you in Bevelle? Love, why would you go back to that wretched place after what has happened? If I must, I will journey there to save you.

"It was the only way I could have saved the summoner. I'm sorry I used your weapon. What would you have done if she was your girl?" The sphere image broke up...and then it went black. You were gone. But, that was your voice. Tidus...I know that it was you.

Rikku put the sphere away and looked at me tentatively. She put her arm around me. "Yunie...I'm sorry. Maybe I should have though about showing you that a little more. What is too much for you?"

I shook my head at her and gave a small smile...a fake smile. I have to figure out how to find you. At once I must leave this island, to Bevelle...where you await me. That is...if I am correct that you are really there. "I'm fine, Rikku."

After settling that, Rikku stuck her hand inside of her little pouch that she kept potions in. She was pulling out another sphere. Were you in this one, too?

"Yuna, I have another sphere...with him in it." Rikku looked at me, rocking back and forth on her heels. "Do you want to see it?"

I nodded. I have to know for sure where you are, and how to save you.

Rikku held up the sphere, while I waited...watching, to see when you would appear. Then, there you were. Again. How I've missed gazing at you... Oh. But, I must save that for a later time. For now, finding you is of the utmost importance. There was a machina the size of Sin before you. What trouble have you gotten yourself into? Oh...I was beginning to hear your voice.

"You know...you're all I can count on to save Lenne." The sphere image broke...and you disappeared.

Who is this Lenne that you speak of? Do you love her now? Have you forgotten about me? Do I even need to find you now...?

Rikku shook me from my reverie, while jumping up and down excitedly. "Yunie! You should join the Gullwings. We could search all of Spira, for spheres...and maybe Tidus would be in them. One day, we might even find him!" Rikku put her arm around me and gave me a wide smile. "What do you say?"

While I was considering what Rikku had said...

"No way, Rikku. Yuna has to stay here on Besaid. You have to comfort the people of Spira, not searching for spheres looking for the past." Wakka stated, folding his arms. He was also frowning at Rikku. "By the way, Baralai wants to see you. He's the praetor's son." He smiled at that.

I assumed Wakka had heard the whole conversation. Although I knew that it was my duty to support and comfort the people of Spira...I knew that I just had to find you. You're my life. I love you, Tidus...more than anyone or anything.

"But, Wakka..." Rikku started, talking more fiercely than normal. "Hasn't Yuna done enough for Spira? I mean, shouldn't she get a break sometimes? Yunie should be able to go on an adventure and enjoy herself for once!" She was practically screaming now.

"Well..." Wakka was obviously looking for the right words. "No, she has to stay here." He nodded his head. I suppose that was final.

Wakka was like a big brother to me... I wasn't quite sure who I was supposed to listen to. The last thing that I would want to do is hurt anybody,

"Why, Wakka?" Rikku spat.

Wakka was silent. He just looked down.

"Pek sayhea," confirmed Rikku, while giving a nod of her head. She turned her back to Wakka and folded her arms across her chest.

"What did you just say?" He looked dumbfounded.

"Fro cruimt E damm oui?" Rikku was getting angry. But, you could still sense the playfulness of her voice.

"Stop talkin' in Al Bhed, ya! I can't understand you!"

In Al Bhed, "Co cunno." You could hear the sarcasm dripping.

Now Wakka was furious, with an agitated look on his face. "Ahh, stop talkin' like that, ya!"

Rikku looked startled. But, she quickly recovered. "Fine. Yunie, c'mon. Let's go and get you a new outfit!" With that, she grabs me by the arm and starts to walk away.

"Okay, let's go." That was the first thing I said since the argument between the two.

Before I was too far away, I looked back at Wakka. I smile...but, still...I was leaving, without saying goodbye. Eventually, Rikku had lead me to an airship.

While taking one final look back at Besaid, I nod and take a vow. Tidus, with this, I shall promise you: I will not give up, not until I find you. On this personal journey, I know that I'm not alone. You're always with me...in spirit. I am still awaiting your whistle. Once I hear it (wherever, whenever,) I will come running.

I promise.

Author's Note: Hi, there. Thanks for reading Chapter 1, everybody. Read the rest of the story and tell me what you think, okay? Please? Hehe. Well, tell me what you think. Oh, yeah. Just to let everybody know: this is the revised version of "Yuna's Secret Dream." So, it's not exactly the same as it was a couple of years ago. I'm still trying to edit the rest of the story, so it might take a week or two. -MacalaniaSpring