The Secret
[Authors note] Hey everyone! Ok, now I think that before I start this story, I should fill you in a little. It is kind of an Alternate Universe, but not (?) I know, confusing. It will be an Aurikku, but more lime and lemon 'cause I'm no good at those!! I will have a go though (. Anyway, back to the story, its set in Spira, with Yuna's pilgrimage, only, the order of places will be different and some parts in the story will be different, like the fact that Rikku is in it from the start. Also, Auron is not dead and unsent in this story (YAY!). Yuna's pilgrimage will not play a huge part in this story; in fact I may change it, so that it's nothing to do with Yuna. It was just the only reason I could think of for the entire group to be traveling around Spira, so if anyone could come up with something I could replace it with, R R. But R R anyway! I'm loving reviews. Flamers welcome, but keep them constructive please!!! This story will probably contain spoilers for the game, so if you have not completed it, then you have been warned. I can't think of anything else to put, except enjoy the story and not all my A/N's will be this boring! And keep me posted. I have the story planned out (well, most of it) and it's going to be long (...joy) but if there's anything you want adding, then tell me and I'll try and squeeze it in. See ya's soon, lovin' y'all! Kat
Disclaimer: I don't own them, squaresoft does! I'm borrowing them!
Prologue:
The rain washed her tears from her eyes as soon as they formed. For that, she was grateful; she did not want her party members to see her pain. Since her mother's death, she had cried alone at night, something she had grown out of as the years went by. Now, she cried for her father. She vaguely felt her cousin urging her forward and she scattered some of the Al Bhed sand that she had gathered from Home onto her father's grave. "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust." Someone was crying next to her. Yuna. Tidus wrapped his arms around the young summoners' waist and she turned, sobbing into his shoulder. Kimahri, ever the strong and silent type was standing a ways off, emotionless as usual. Lulu had an odd sort of glaze to her eyes. She assumed this was for her lost love, and Wakka's brother, Chappu. Funeral's did different things to different people. She guessed that the black mages way to grieve was to think of her dearly departed as she didn't know Cid that well. Wakka stood next to his comrade. He was looking very uncomfortable, torn between comforting Lulu, and grieving himself. Then, last but not least, there was Auron. He, out of the group was staring at the young Al Bhed. As soon as she looked at him, her gaze was averted. She couldn't take the depth that the stoic warrior was penetrating her with. She felt as though he were looking past her skin, and into her very soul. It was unnerving. Auron looked at the group. He did not know Cid, but it was at Yuna's request that all of her guardians be there for Rikku. How he hated funerals. They reminded him too much of Sin and its devastation. Auron could feel anger boiling up inside him. Sin. Sin was the reason he was here. It was Sin that took his life from his peak. He had had it all, the house, the job, the status, the loving family... no, don't think about it, not now, not yet, it's still too soon he told himself. He felt his mental defenses and blocks sliding into their usual place again and withdrew from the world. He was snapped back to reality when he heard Yuna sobbing loudly into Tidus's shoulder. He felt for the young summoner, though his understanding only went so far. He had never known his parents, Sin had come along and stolen them in the night and he was adopted by the warrior monks as he had no other family. That was 35 years ago. 35 years... He had changed much from the arrogant child he once was. He had learnt to expect nothing from the world, and not to love anything. Sin thieved on destroying dreams. His gaze landed on Rikku. She was still in shock he realized. Through the rain, he could make out her small frame, shaking slightly. She looked up and saw him staring at him. A small blush crept over her and she looked away. Auron smiled to himself. The child stirred something in him. She reminded him somewhat of his wife. Not in physical appearance, but in nature. They were both highly energetic people with gentle bubbly personalities; always trying to make others smile and very caring. His smile slid and a tear emitted from his eye, unseen to the others behind his dark glasses and collar.
As the sermon ended, the group turned and began the slow walk back through the graveyard to the temple. Rikku read the words on the tombstones as they passed;
To my darling, Sin came and stole you, but your soul shall forever reside in the Farplane.
Wait for me there.
Your devoted wife,
Lelu
Son, Though you are gone, you shall never be forgotten. May you guide our family
from afar.
Piona
I shall not rest until Sin is vanquished and your life avenged.
Forever yours,
Zidane
And so they went on. There were so many. She felt a squeeze on her hand, and found Lulu walking beside her. "How are you feeling?" She asked gently, "I don't know how I'm feeling. Numb, I guess." Was the distant reply "You want to talk about it?" The mage sympathized. Silence. "Rikku?" She tried again. "No. It's too soon." Lulu nodded and drifted away. As the 7 friends entered the church, followed by a small assortment of Al Bhed friends of Cid's, and the Vicar they could feel the wind howling through the small hall. A buffet had been laid out to one side and tables and chairs were scattered decoratively around the room. Rikku walked over to the nearest of these and slumped down, her head resting lightly on her shoulders. The group looked at one another, all confused about what should be done. Yuna stepped forward and lightly touched her cousins' shoulder. Rikku looked up, her green eyes shimmering. "He's gone." Was all she could manage before her shock subsided and she let go, her tears falling freely...
[Authors note] Well there you go peeps. First chappie up, well prologue at least. They wont all be this depressing I promise. R R Starting the next one now, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long. The next one will contain the plot of the story. Love ya.
[Authors note] Hey everyone! Ok, now I think that before I start this story, I should fill you in a little. It is kind of an Alternate Universe, but not (?) I know, confusing. It will be an Aurikku, but more lime and lemon 'cause I'm no good at those!! I will have a go though (. Anyway, back to the story, its set in Spira, with Yuna's pilgrimage, only, the order of places will be different and some parts in the story will be different, like the fact that Rikku is in it from the start. Also, Auron is not dead and unsent in this story (YAY!). Yuna's pilgrimage will not play a huge part in this story; in fact I may change it, so that it's nothing to do with Yuna. It was just the only reason I could think of for the entire group to be traveling around Spira, so if anyone could come up with something I could replace it with, R R. But R R anyway! I'm loving reviews. Flamers welcome, but keep them constructive please!!! This story will probably contain spoilers for the game, so if you have not completed it, then you have been warned. I can't think of anything else to put, except enjoy the story and not all my A/N's will be this boring! And keep me posted. I have the story planned out (well, most of it) and it's going to be long (...joy) but if there's anything you want adding, then tell me and I'll try and squeeze it in. See ya's soon, lovin' y'all! Kat
Disclaimer: I don't own them, squaresoft does! I'm borrowing them!
Prologue:
The rain washed her tears from her eyes as soon as they formed. For that, she was grateful; she did not want her party members to see her pain. Since her mother's death, she had cried alone at night, something she had grown out of as the years went by. Now, she cried for her father. She vaguely felt her cousin urging her forward and she scattered some of the Al Bhed sand that she had gathered from Home onto her father's grave. "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust." Someone was crying next to her. Yuna. Tidus wrapped his arms around the young summoners' waist and she turned, sobbing into his shoulder. Kimahri, ever the strong and silent type was standing a ways off, emotionless as usual. Lulu had an odd sort of glaze to her eyes. She assumed this was for her lost love, and Wakka's brother, Chappu. Funeral's did different things to different people. She guessed that the black mages way to grieve was to think of her dearly departed as she didn't know Cid that well. Wakka stood next to his comrade. He was looking very uncomfortable, torn between comforting Lulu, and grieving himself. Then, last but not least, there was Auron. He, out of the group was staring at the young Al Bhed. As soon as she looked at him, her gaze was averted. She couldn't take the depth that the stoic warrior was penetrating her with. She felt as though he were looking past her skin, and into her very soul. It was unnerving. Auron looked at the group. He did not know Cid, but it was at Yuna's request that all of her guardians be there for Rikku. How he hated funerals. They reminded him too much of Sin and its devastation. Auron could feel anger boiling up inside him. Sin. Sin was the reason he was here. It was Sin that took his life from his peak. He had had it all, the house, the job, the status, the loving family... no, don't think about it, not now, not yet, it's still too soon he told himself. He felt his mental defenses and blocks sliding into their usual place again and withdrew from the world. He was snapped back to reality when he heard Yuna sobbing loudly into Tidus's shoulder. He felt for the young summoner, though his understanding only went so far. He had never known his parents, Sin had come along and stolen them in the night and he was adopted by the warrior monks as he had no other family. That was 35 years ago. 35 years... He had changed much from the arrogant child he once was. He had learnt to expect nothing from the world, and not to love anything. Sin thieved on destroying dreams. His gaze landed on Rikku. She was still in shock he realized. Through the rain, he could make out her small frame, shaking slightly. She looked up and saw him staring at him. A small blush crept over her and she looked away. Auron smiled to himself. The child stirred something in him. She reminded him somewhat of his wife. Not in physical appearance, but in nature. They were both highly energetic people with gentle bubbly personalities; always trying to make others smile and very caring. His smile slid and a tear emitted from his eye, unseen to the others behind his dark glasses and collar.
As the sermon ended, the group turned and began the slow walk back through the graveyard to the temple. Rikku read the words on the tombstones as they passed;
To my darling, Sin came and stole you, but your soul shall forever reside in the Farplane.
Wait for me there.
Your devoted wife,
Lelu
Son, Though you are gone, you shall never be forgotten. May you guide our family
from afar.
Piona
I shall not rest until Sin is vanquished and your life avenged.
Forever yours,
Zidane
And so they went on. There were so many. She felt a squeeze on her hand, and found Lulu walking beside her. "How are you feeling?" She asked gently, "I don't know how I'm feeling. Numb, I guess." Was the distant reply "You want to talk about it?" The mage sympathized. Silence. "Rikku?" She tried again. "No. It's too soon." Lulu nodded and drifted away. As the 7 friends entered the church, followed by a small assortment of Al Bhed friends of Cid's, and the Vicar they could feel the wind howling through the small hall. A buffet had been laid out to one side and tables and chairs were scattered decoratively around the room. Rikku walked over to the nearest of these and slumped down, her head resting lightly on her shoulders. The group looked at one another, all confused about what should be done. Yuna stepped forward and lightly touched her cousins' shoulder. Rikku looked up, her green eyes shimmering. "He's gone." Was all she could manage before her shock subsided and she let go, her tears falling freely...
[Authors note] Well there you go peeps. First chappie up, well prologue at least. They wont all be this depressing I promise. R R Starting the next one now, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long. The next one will contain the plot of the story. Love ya.