A New YRP Member
By: AstronSoul
Rating: T to NC-17 depending on chapter.
Summary: What happens when YRP gains a new member? What will it mean for Paine?
Pairing: P/? & Y/R
Chapter 1
The intercom was loud as Gippal yelled through it, "YRP to the bridge!" In each of the girl's room you could hear groaning as they all slowly climbed out of bed to make their way up to the bridge. Rubbing his head, Gippal looks at the newcomer, "I haven't seen you since the challenge, think Paine will remember?" Looking at a tall muscular woman who fidgeted on her feet, she wore dark leather pants with silver straps, small daggers as clasps that held her belt and her two sai's to the belt. A long blade was in a sheath on her back ready to be drawn at a seconds notice; her top was a leather vest adorned with the same silver accents as her belt, daggers in the front clasping it together. "I dunno G, I mean I did make a promise to her and I hope she remembers. G it's been what almost eight years since she and I…" The woman stopped talking running a hand through her black and red hair as she sees the three women enter.
"Okay Gippal what was so important that you woke us at six a.m.!" Rikku was growling, everyone knew she loved to sleep in; Yuna wrapped her arms around her girlfriends waist keeping her from lunging at their pilot. "Babe calm down he always has a good reason." As Rikku calmed down, no one noticed Paine stop dead in her tracks as she saw the woman in front of her, "How can…Astron?" the two other girls looked between Paine and the mysterious woman, wondering how Paine could know her. "Wow, it's been years!" Both Yuna and Rikku were shocked when the usually quiet and stoic warrior ran and threw her arms around the tall woman. Smiling Astron wrapped her arms around Paine, nuzzling into the silver hair she fell in love with almost eight years ago. "I didn't know if you would remember." It was barely a whisper but Paine heard it, pulling back she smiled for the first time and everyone was witnessed to it. "I never forgot your promise Astron, ever." Leaning up she placed a soft kiss on the woman's lips, eagerly the taller woman returned pressing her lips more firmly to Paine's, they broke apart when they heard a small coughing sound. "Oh sorry girls, Yuna, Rikku, this is Astron Stryde, Astron meet the rest of YRP."
Both women moved closer to the other's, Paine staying securely to Astron's side, the raven haired beauty extended her hand, "It's a pleasure Lady Yuna and an honor to meet you, and you Rikku." shaking both their hands then there was a silence on the bridge. "Well Astron, let me show you to your cabin…" Gippal broke the silence, everyone followed him below to the cabins and they finally noticed the large door at the end of the hall Adorned with a Large Elegant fiery 'A' on it. "Gees Gippal make it anymore flashy?" the silver haired woman asks shaking her head. "Hey Astron is like fire so I thought it would work. Go on A check it out." Shaking her head Astron was already at the door, then looked back at the three women, "Um wanna come in too, I mean you might get to see a rare moment where I faint?" chuckling she resting the palm on the door knob, soon there was a leather cladded glove over her hand, "Do it together?" Nodding Astron looked into those crimson eyes; they pushed on the handle and let the door fall open not looking away from each other.
Impatiently Rikku was jumping on the balls of her feet, waiting for the two to go in so she and Yuna could follow, "Come on you two, it's obvious Gippal really put work into this I wanna see what the hell he did before I go take a nap! OW!" rubbing the back of her head as she glared at her girlfriend, "What was that for Yunie?" Grinning the high summoner simply shook her head, "Be nice babe, it's a shock to even see Paine touching someone let alone kissing them." pointing to the said woman who was currently in a lip lock with Astron again. "Oh come on!" Rikku ducked her girlfriend's second attempt to hit her head laughing; finally the two women broke apart and entered the cabin.
Eyes were scanning the area as lights automatically flickered on, there was a small seating area room enough for the whole crew on leather couches and chairs, a small kitchenette to the left side and two doors on the right. "Gippal, you…" Astron noticed the mounts on the walls for all her various weapons (and she had quite a few), walking slowly throughout she saw pictures she had sent Gippal weeks before; he had them up and framed. "Wow, you made my dream a reality." Turning he looks at the pilot, "You my friend have outdone yourself! This is insane!" The man was grinning then pointed to the two doors, "Check out those doors A." Leaning down he whispered to Paine, "Go with her, if I am right I think this might become both your new home." Slightly blushing the silver haired woman moved with Astron to the doors, choosing the one closest to the entrance first they pushed it open; inside was a large bed that was oddly enough not sheeted in leather but soft silks of red and black. "Oh wow you seeing this baby?" All Paine could do was nod in response as they walked in, there were more mounts for weapons but what caught both women's eyes was the large picture over the headboard of the bed.
There for all to see was the first time Paine had ever met Astron, they had challenged each other in a friendly fight to see who the best between them was; Astron was in the air a large gunblade up above her head, as Paine was below her getting ready to deflect. It showed their well-toned muscles and the determination in each pair of eyes. "I will never forget that day." Paine whispered as her friends soon came in looking around. "Damn wait is that you two in that picture?" Yuna asked getting a closer look and noticing the date. "Yes Yuna it is, that was the day I met Astron." The brunette had a confused look on her face as she looked over her shoulder at them, "But you're fighting each other, and holy shit I have never seen a gunblade that big!" Laughing all four walked out of the bedroom and looked at the second door, stepping up Paine pushed the door open and smirked, "Oh sweetie you are lucky you get your own bathroom." She and the other two women shot Gippal a killer glare, since he never gave them their own bathrooms. "Well babe it's not just mine ya know." Astron stated simply walking in to see the theme from the living room in the bathroom, minus weapon mounts.
Blinking Paine looked at her two best friends then to the door and then back at her best friends, "Did she just?" Yuna nodding as she fought the smile that was forming on her face, "Paine who is Astron?" Paine looked into the bathroom seeing Astron preoccupied, so she went and sat down on one of the couches. "Astron is the woman I fell in love with eight years ago almost, we met in Bevelle at the Coliseum. They were holding a tournament and Astron and I made it to the finals, beating everyone they sent our way. Then it was just her and I, we made an outside bet about our match and then went in, no holds barred. She won, but only barely." The silver haired woman smiled as she felt arms wrapping around her shoulders from behind, "Barely, Paine really gave me a work out, continue love." Leaning back into Astron's embrace Paine continued, "Our fight lasted well over three hours, the viewers were having a blast but we were both wearing down, I made one small slip up and before I knew it she was holding my own sword to my throat. You two now that thing is heavy, not many can pick it up…" She looked as her best friends nodded, "Well Astron here was twirling it like it was a toothpick. She won and I had to give her my Crimson crest, the one thing I treasured most…" Suddenly Paine was cut off by something being held out to her from Astron, in the hands sat her crest, "I said when I found you again that I would give it back, so here it is sweetie." Astron set the crest in the gloved palms of her love smiling against the woman's neck.
"Astron, thank you so much you didn't have too." Paine was having difficulty keeping her emotions quiet, she hated showing them but somehow Astron always made it easy for her, "Ok anyway moving on, after the match she asked me out to dinner. I agreed to go, she made sure to say to dress up, meaning not my usual outfit. We met for dinner and I knew at dinner that I was falling for her, we went up to her hotel room after dinner. One thing led to another and we woke up next to each other naked the next morning." The warriors cheeks were quite red at this point and buried her face in Astron's shoulder so the taller woman continued, "This is where it gets bitter sweet." She wrapped her arms more firmly around Paine, "I had to leave, and not many in Bevelle like me, but before I left I told Paine that I loved her, I was in love with her and that when I found her again one day I would give the crest back and I would never leave again."
By now Yuna and Rikku were cuddled on the couch across from them as Buddy and Gippal were in chairs, the room was quiet for a few moments before Rikku spoke up. "So this was eight years ago?" Both the women nodded, "Wow, how long had you looked for Paine?" Smiling Astron kissed the silver hair beneath her chin, "I started looking about a week after we met, by then I had gotten out of my trouble I was in and free and clear. A few times I heard she was in the same town as me but I could never catch up to her. Till' I found Gippal at the market about a month ago, I wanted it to be a surprise and he asked me to join the crew, I agreed and he I guess started making this cabin up for me. G, you really are awesome to do all this, now I see why you requested the pictures from me so early. Though I do have to ask, why is my A so far up the door and to the left, looks kinda awkward?"
Gippal gafoo'd smiling, "Well I figure if Paine wants to eventually move in, we can put the P right under you're A. And then if Yuna and Rikku ever get off their ass' and start living together I can combine Yuna and Paine's room for them." All the women got excited, except Paine stayed quiet nuzzling into Astron, "I can't believe you're here, it's been so long. They all wondered why I never tried to see anyone, I never wanted too." Then as if a switch was turned on in Paine she sat up, "So do you have anything to bring in?" Astron looked at Gippal, "Where did you put the rest of my stuff?" The man motioned to buddy and he quickly ran out, few minutes later showing up with four large bags, and kicking two others that Astron realized were her potions, "Hey don't kick that!" She ran over and picked them up, "Gees men kick everything fragile or not." Setting the bags on the table, motioning for the other four to go into the bedroom, Buddy did as he was told before leaving the quarters saying he needed a drink. Soon after Gippal, Yuna and Rikku all shared the same sentiment and left to go to the bar.
Moving around the couch, Astron sits beside Paine, "Ed oyn paas cu curl" Paine looked into the woman's eyes seeing the same love she saw the first day they were together, "Oac ed ryc pid janao fund ed." Smiling Astron caresses Paine's cheek, "Would you move in here, make a life with me as well as be a shere hunter?" Without thinking Paine nodded yes pulling Astron close as their lips collided together, reaffirming their reunion once more.
Ok my first Final Fantasy Fic period, and I hope you enjoyed the first chapter!
Astron: It has been so long
Paine: Yes it has but worth it