Hey guys! It's been a while, right? Haha. Well, while scanning this site, I stumbled upon the Final Fantasy X story. I fell in love! XD So, this is my first story for Yuna and Tidus. If I don't get my facts straight, please let me know, alright? Thanks! And be nice!

-- Risea

The ocean waves glided up onto the shore, slowing creeping back in a salty spray. Two bare feet sauntered down the deserted beach, a thin, white summer dress kissing the waves as they passed her. Her shoulder length, chocolate brown hair swirled with the breeze, her creamy face without a freckle or blemish. Her heterochromatic eyes; one ocean blue, the other grass green, scanned the shore expectantly.

Yuna hopped gracefully onto a large balcony extending out into the salty sea. Standing at the very edge, her toes curled around the board, she leaned forward and whistled softly. Her heart stopped, waiting for an answer. Nothing.

It felt as if a bowling ball had dropped in her stomach. She tried again, this time, her whistle was slightly louder. Still, he didn't appear.

Choking back a sob, she whistled hard, the sound piercing the air around her. Every day, she came to this balcony in hopes of seeing the golden haired boy, racing to save her from her lonely life. And every day, he never showed. No matter how much it pained her to walk back along the beach alone, crying softly and rubbing her arms, she still made the journey, whistling in vain. And no matter how many times she went though this vicious circle, her hopes still shot up in the five seconds she waited for his response. And all those days, her hope was crushed harder than the first time, just as they were today. A silent tear slipped down her cheek.

"Yuna!" someone called from the sand.

Yuna didn't have the strength to turn around. She didn't want anyone to see her here. She was supposed to be a leader, the High Summoner who vanquished the reign of Sin, not a pathetic, love-sick school girl whistling for a non existent boy. But she didn't need to turn, for Wakka and Rikku had joined her on the balcony, standing on either side of her slim body.

"What are you doing out here, Yuna?" asked Wakka, though he already knew the answer.

"Yeah, you're gonna miss the party!" Rikku exclaimed. "Didn't you hear? It's Lulu's birthday! Wakka got her a huge cake! You've got to see it, Yuna!"

"Really?" asked Yuna, hiding her sorrow easily. But Wakka knew better. "I had almost forgotten. I saw a shell necklace down in the market that I thought she would love. Do you want to come with me to buy it?"

"Sure!" screamed Rikku. "I love presents!"

Rikku had already bounded down the boardwalk when Wakka stopped Yuna with his hand. "I'm not here to tell you about Lulu's party," he said grimly. "I just needed Rikku in the dark. There was someone in the village. Someone who needed to see you urgently."

"Who?" asked Yuna, suddenly intrigued.

"I don't know," said Wakka, his face unmoving. "Whoever it was, they had a cloak on, and a hood over their head. I couldn't see their face, you know? They were sort of creeping me out, so I said that you were in the temple and couldn't be bothered. Then they just sort of disappeared."

"And you have no idea who it could have been?" asked Yuna, looking up at her red-haired friend expectantly.

"No. I was hoping that you know who it was," said Wakka lamely, crossing his arms. "I wasn't going to tell some stranger where you were."

"Oh, I know," said Yuna, and she couldn't help but to feel some disappointment. "Thank you for that. But you realize that you aren't my guardian anymore."

"I'm not being a guardian, Yuna. I'm being your friend. Friends watch out for each other," said Wakka, a little stung at Yuna's statement.

All she could do was nod. Yuna's thoughts were completely centered around the mysterious figure who had wanted to see her. But those thoughts were broken by Rikku's incessant chants for Wakka and Yuna to accompany her on her quest for Lulu's necklace.

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Yuna flopped onto her bed, groaning loudly. Everyone on Besaid had an amazing, fun time at Lulu's party except for her. And Yuna knew that Lulu was never happy unless she knew Yuna was as well. She ruined her special day.

Jerking the covers over her head, Yuna bit her lip hard. She felt so ashamed for bringing Lulu down on her birthday. But without him, Yuna felt incomplete, alone, and depressed. She couldn't help it that a smile seemed so out of the ordinary for her, and Yuna didn't know how much longer she could contain her misery.

Her thoughts were strayed by a light tapping. "Please leave me be," said Yuna under the covers. "I don't mean to be rude, but now is not the best time."

She heard the tapping again. She threw the blanket off of her head and sat up. "Please leave me be. I really don't want to talk right now. I'm sorry."

When the tapping continued, Yuna realized that it was coming from the window, not her door. Standing up, she waited for the tapping to stop before she began to approach the window. Fear gripped her heart as she peeked over the edge, but she saw nothing but the inky darkness of nightfall.

Sighing, she turned away. Suddenly, her heart stopped. A long, high whistle sounded from outside the building. Yuna couldn't help but to squeal in delight as she whipped around to jump out the window. But she was met by a masked man with glowing yellow eyes. Grabbing her by the hair, he slammed her head against the wall, and it all went black…

Okay, well I know it's short, but it's just an introduction. Do you like? Let me know!

-- Risea