It all started when Wakka asked for Al bhed lessons. It was his way of trying to cheer Rikku up. Oblivious the girl was excited and wondered where to begin. So... They began to hang out like before... Before things got rocky between them. Wakka wasn't sure how to feel about the language itself. Though it gave him the excuse to talk to Rukku again. He admitted it, he was a jerk to her. He was the one who cut the bound between them. The whole argument was his starting and he hoped he be the one to end it...
Before his startling realization of her heritage. He got along with her just fine. Heck, she was the one he hung out with more than Tidus. In some ways this was his way in bringing that back. As silly as it may seem... He missed talking to her.
"You say it like this, Rammu." Rikku instructed
"And that means hello right?" Wakka asked
Rikku's eyes beamed, "Yes, it's our formal hello."
Wakka was bit stunned by just how hard this language was to learn. It's only been 2 hours and he still can't say hello properly yet. Rikku seem happy and that was all he could ever ask for. Even if this was still a bit awkward.
"This is how you say, how do you do. Ruf tu oui tu." Rikku continued
"Hold on... I'm still wrapping my head around hello, ya?" Wakka chuckled
"Wakka is a cmuf maynhan." Rikku laughed
The two chuckled as Tidus suddenly walked into the room. He looked at the two in confusion but was joyed to see them friends again. The young blond wanted some way to get them back together as friends. It was hard as Wakka was stubborn and so was Rikku. When clashing it was difficult to stop them from arguing. Though seeing them talking and Wakka learning Rikku's language willing was a nice start. Sadly it must be cut short as they were almost at Bevelle.
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After they saved Yuna, the group was thrown in jail... Waiting to be sentenced. Wakka and Rikku both shared a cell. The two didn't say anything at first, but Rikku knew better. Shock and betrayal was all over Wakka's face. How could she blame him... The very people in his beliefs betray the very teachings they preach. While mindless people like himself followed blindly. A part of the blitzer wanted to believe it was just Mika and Seymour, but he knew better.
"Rikku..."
The blond looked up at Wakka, "Do you mind teaching me some more Al bhed?"
Shock by his sudden request she hesitated before nodding. She began with words that they use to calm ones mind. Meditation words one might say. It was a huge leap from their last lessons, but she felt he needed them. Wakka didn't seem himself plus it could distract him from Yevon. Even if it was just for a little while.
"Ymm ec nekrd fedr dra seht means all is right with the mind." Rikku instructed
"Ynn ec nekrd fedr... Dar secht..." Wakka tried repeating
"No, it's Ymm ec nekrd fedr dra seht. You're mixing the syllables." Rikku corrected
Wakka tried and tried again until he finally managed pronouncing it correctly. Shockingly it didn't take long for him to do so. Rikku felt proud that this once Al bhed hater is learning something of her culture. With a new outlook on things it seem he's now opening himself up to new things. She always knew he was capable of doing so. A bit slow, but capable of removing himself from his obsession of Yevon. It was a big step and she was willing to help him on the way.
"I hope you don't mind me asking... But, can ya teach me a few swears?" Wakka asked
"Why the swears?" Rikku asked
Wakka shrugged as he struggled for an answer. Regardless Rikku began teaching him some phrases. A couple of minutes it brought smiles and laughter to them both. She watched as she saw a huge smile spread across his face. She couldn't help but smile back at him.
"To add some flavor say oy to replace the ya." Rikku teased
"Now that would throw the group in a loop wouldn't, ya?" Wakka played a long
After some time the two continued with the Al bhed lessons. To Rikku's surprise, Wakka was becoming a fast learner. After just a couple of lessons he was able to say hello, goodbye, meditation prayers and now some swears. She wondered if he studied even after their lessons. Regardless she knew that he'll be speaking it in no time. Now that he's finally getting the basic down.
"Hey redhead! It's time for your sentence!" A guard yelled
"peda sa!" Wakka shouted
Rikku and the guard both looked at him in shock. Those weren't words she taught him. He looked he direction and realized he made this awkward again. A rosy red tint spread across Wakka's face. He didn't mean to yell those words. Kinda slip out. The guard shocked at the sudden Al bed began to yell blasphemy. Wakka could only respond with him sticking his tongue out childishly.
"Where did you learn that?" Rikku asked
"I had Tidus help me a bit with some of the syllables." Wakka admited
"You were serious in learning Al bhed?" Rikku asked
Wakka was about to respond before the guard grab hold of him and drag him off. Rikku watched in horror as the guards punched and kicked Wakka. Calling him a traitor and mongrel for speaking in such a savage tongue. They then began to lead him out of the room. In pain, Wakka managed to sneak on last peek at Rikku. He smiled, trying to reinsure her that everything will be all right. Though in honesty...
He was sure it wasn't…
Chp 1
AN: Heyo I know something new and possibly something I might not finish… Though unlike my other works… I'm actually almost done. Just got to overlook and hopefully not fill it with too many typos or bad english… To be honest I kinda ship these two. Though this story might center around their friendshp… Unless I find a way to not fuck up the pairing. We shall see… Anyway enjoy and chp 2 coming soon… Literally.
(( Here's some of Al bhed translation. From beginning to end. ))
Rammu - Hello
Ruf tu oui tu - How do you do
cmuf maynhan - Slow learner
Ymm ec nekrd fedr dra seht - All is right with the mind
peda sa - Bite me
