Opening author's notes: Hi everyone. I do not usually write fanfics to video games, but FFX has been the best game I have ever played and I totally fell for the idea of Rikku and Auron being a couple. I have read a few fanfics of the combo, and decided to give writing an Aurikku a stab myself. This story is based on what I hear happens in the special cinematic you can find in the "FFX International" version for the game. Now for the disclaimer. I do not own any of the characters of FFX. They are the property of SquareSoft and I would never try to make money off them, so don't sue. Anyways, on with the story.

"Rikku, wait," Auron said as the group walked ahead of them. The girl paused and turned towards him, locking her spiraling green eyes on him. He walked up to her, still uncertain how to say what he had to. He glanced up ahead to see Yuna and the rest of the guardians had taken a turn, putting them completely out of sight.

"Yes?" She said softly, trying to encourage her.

"There... is something you have to know before we go any further," He hesitated, grasping for a way to say what he needed to. Finally he sighed, and placed a gloved hand on her face, cupping her cheek. She looked up into his eyes, a mixture of surprise, fear and excitement dancing across her features. "When this is all over, Something is going to happen," He was deliberately vague, still not wanting to tell her the truth. "And when it does, I won't be here anymore."

Confusion riddled her face. "I don't understand."

His thumb did lazy circles on her cheek. "I didn't expect you to. You just need to know that when that time comes, there is nothing you or anyone else can do."

Her eyes slipped closed as she fought back tears. "Auron please," she whispered.

"Rikku," Auron commanded, forcing her eyes to open as he stared down at her. A flood of tears escaped, cascading down her cheeks. She was always so open, so unwilling to hide what she was feeling. He was the opposite, forever hiding himself behind an impassive shield of expression, but for once, it slipped. His russet eye taking her in turned softer, and the muscles in his face relaxed. The shield dropped away and Rikku was left staring at the man that was usually guarded from her. She didn't get to observe him for too long as he dipped his head and pressed his lips against hers.

Surprise kept her stiff for a moment, but she quickly melted, her lips parting to grant him access. He kissed her deeply, devouring her lips, trying to commit every aspect of the moment to memory. After a few minutes they parted, both gasping for air from the attempt of trying to drown in each other's souls.

He reached out and tenderly wiped away the traces of tears off her cheeks. She sighed at his touch, trying not to cry again. "So what happens then?" She asked him.

He paused for a moment. "You go on without me."

"But," Rikku started, wanting to cry at the thought of not being with him.

He shushed her, placing a fingertip on his lips. "It's not my choice Rikku," He said softly. "If I could, I would..." He trailed off. It was already painful enough. Better not to make it more so. "Be strong," He said at last. "For both of us."

She nodded and leapt forward into his arms, hugging him fiercely. "I'll be strong," She whispered hoarsely as he hugged her close. She pulled away after a moment, composing herself. "We better start walking before the others notice we are gone," She said with a small smile.

Auron nodded at her, almost seeming sad. They began to walk, without another word being said between them, almost as if the kiss never happened.

~*~*~X~*~*~

Auron sighed at the memory. Time seemed to pass so slowly in the Farplane. It felt as if centuries had slipped by since he been sent by Yuna after ridding Spira of Sin for good. He had been alone for some time now, absorbed in his thoughts. Absorbed in his memories of her. His heart cried out for her, trapped here so far away. He had nothing but time to think of her in this place and so he was plagued with his memories, wishing to be with her once more.

He was startled as he felt a presence approach from behind. He looked over his shoulder to find his old friend standing behind him. "I wasn't expecting company," Auron said as he turned back around to stare into the field of bright flowers stretched out before him. The Farplane was gorgeous, but it paled in comparison to the beauty of the girl he missed so much.

Braska sat down next to him. "Do you know how much time has passed since Sin has been defeated?" He asked his comrade.

Auron grunted. "I haven't really been keeping track of time Braska."

"Would it surprise you to learn it has been two years?"

He turned to look at him in surprise. "Really?" He asked.

Braska nodded at him. "Yes. Much has happened since we have been stranded to eternity."

"I'm sure it has," Auron replied. He decided not to comment more, wanting not to appear eager to hear something about her.

"What I have come to tell you is that Tidus has been sent back."

"What?" Auron's thoughts spun wildly. "What do you mean 'sent back'?"

"It was decided it was not his time yet," Braska explained. "There are tasks left undone by him."

He sighed deeply. Somehow he had known the boy's story was not complete when he had appeared in the Farplane.

"But something has happened."

"That doesn't sound good."

"Yu Yevon has been revived."

Auron stood up, anger flooding him. "What do you mean? We destroyed him!"

"You succeeded in defeating him, trapping him in the Yu Pagodas. You did not destroy him however. Somehow, Seymour found a way back to the living. He is as much flesh and blood as Tidus is now. He found the Yu Pagodas and set Yu Yevon free."

"So, this means that Sin will return?"

"Not necessarily," Braska replied. "The only way that Yu Yevon can become Sin is to inhabit an aeon and transform it into Sin."

"Well then, there is no problem. Yuna sent all the aeons."

"You're wrong Auron. There is a lost aeon."

"A lost aeon?"

"According to legend, only a Summoner with a pure heart and just intentions can obtain it. We are sure Seymour knows this. This is why he has taken Tidus captive to lure Yuna and the others to him, hoping to acquire the aeon through them."

"We can't let that happen," Auron said firmly.

A smile flitted across Braska's lips. "I knew that you would feel that way. That is why you are being sent back."

"I'm being sent back?" He said in surprise.

Braska chuckled. "As I said earlier Auron, a lot has happened. Things have changed for your old companions. They are going to need your help." Auron started to protest, when Braska cut him off. "Besides, I know there is something you want to finish."

Auron stammered at his friend's insight into his situation.

Braska chuckled at him. "Don't be so surprised Auron. I have known you far too long for you to be able to keep a secret."

"When do I go back?" He asked.

"Whenever you're ready."

"I'm ready now."

~*~*~X~*~*~

Rikku pulled off her goggles, shouting out in Al-Bhed for the man operating the crane to stop. Since they had defeated Sin two years ago, her people had tried to find a new place to make Home. They had searched all over, and yet none had felt right like the old Home. After rebuilding and collecting some Machina to work with, they had started the hard road to rebuild the Al-Bhed City from its ruins.

She had been working alongside her fellow people for a year now, trying to be strong just like she had promised Auron. But old wounds panged at her heart, making her think of him everyday. "That's enough for today," She called out in her native tongue. She took off at a jog down a street as everyone packed up for the day. It was amazing that they had rebuilt half of the city better than it was before in just a year. She greeted the people politely she passed by, all of them knowing that she was one of the heroes of Spira. She had become a role model reluctantly, but she would not turn back now, despite how little she liked being in the spotlight.

She approached the small building she lived in, unlocking her door and stepping into her bedroom. Her home consisted simply of a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. She could have had something more grand, but she opted for the simplicity of her cozy little house. Exhausted from working, she stripped off her clothes and headed to the bathroom. She hopped into the shower, washing the dirt off her lithe frame quickly and taking a moment to enjoy the hot blast of water. After she stepped out of the shower she put on a bathrobe and went back into her bedroom. Sitting down on her bed, she took a towel and began to dry her long golden hair, being careful not to disturb her braids that lay across the front of her shoulders. When she had it as dry as she could manage, she sat down the towel and reached over her bedside table, pulling a movie sphere into her lap.

Getting the sphere made had cost her a small fortune, first having paid to have the memory recorded to the sphere, then having to pay the man that had made the sphere for her to keep quiet. If all of Spira had known that her and Auron had been... Her life would never be normal again. Still, she had needed to have some memory of him to keep. She pushed a button and the sphere sprang to life, replaying the scene of Auron and her kissing. It had been their only kiss. She thought back briefly to watching Yuna send Auron. She had gasped, never having thought that he could have been unsent. He had said goodbye to everyone, but had merely looked at her, as if begging her to be strong once more. As he dissolved into pyreflies and scattered throughout the air, she had lost the struggle. "Auron!" She had cried out, dropping to her knees and sobbing.

The memory faded as a knocking sounded on her door. She looked up, startled. She was not expecting anyone, but she answered the door anyway. A man stood on the other side of the door, holding a package for her. She accepted the parcel, and bid him good day, bringing it into her small room and sitting it on the bed. Anticipation filled her as she opened the package. She was surprised to find a sphere like her movie sphere in the small box, with a letter. She opened the letter to find it to be from her companion Kimahri. She read it, then stared at the sphere. There was no doubt what she had to do. Changing into a clean pair of clothes, she gathered up a small bag of supplies and equipment, lastly tucking in both movie spheres.

She took off to where her father stayed and told him what had been sent to her. Cid immediately readied the airship to take them to Besaid.

AN: Well, this is the first chapter. I hope everyone liked it. Please review and share your comments. Hopefully this will be a good story.