AN: This was supposed to be a oneshot, but it kinda ran away. So here's part one and part two will be out soon, hopefully.

Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy X or any of the places or characters. I am making no money off of this so please don't sue.

Chapter One: Promise Me Happiness

The morning breeze was cool and refreshing as Lulu walked up the steps to the deck of Cid's airship. She stretched her arms above her head as she walked to the railing to watch the clouds below. She was glad to be on the final stretch of their journey home. Although they had defeated Sin for good over four months ago, every place they stopped at wanted to through a huge celebration in their honor and, of course, Yuna let them. Yuna felt that after all they've been through, the people of Spira deserved to celebrate and have fun, even if it did slow down their journey home. Lulu agreed with Yuna, but thought it was ridiculous to spend almost a whole week in each place. She didn't see how anyone could take three days to plan a party, a day to have the party, and then another day to recover from the all-night event.

Thus, Lulu was very happy that they were almost to Luca where the last major celebration was to be held. Sure, Besaid would probably have a welcome home party for them, but it wouldn't seem like such a chore since they would finally be home.

Lulu gazed languidly at the passing clouds for a few moments more before noticing Yuna join her.

"Good morning." She greeted her quietly.

Yuna returned the greeting and returned to looking out, almost dejectedly, over the railing.

She was actually quite worried about how Yuna was handling losing Tidus. Though she put on a good face for everyone, Lulu knew Yuna was hurting.

"How are you doing," Lulu asked, looking over at Yuna.

"Oh, I'm fine," she responded quickly, "just glad to be almost home."

Lulu knew she wasn't being honest. "I meant about everything. The pilgrimage, losing Tidus." She knew she was being pushy, but she couldn't help Yuna if she wouldn't talk about it.

Yuna looked down sadly. She didn't really want to talk about Tidus, but Lulu was like an older sister to her and she had gone through the same thing with losing Chappu. "It hurts still. A lot." She said slowly, raising her head to look at Lulu.

The second Lulu saw the tears in Yuna's eyes she stepped forward and hugged her close. "I know it hurts," she said, "and it will for awhile yet, but it will get better. You just have to focus on the little things that make you happy to get through the day. Then the days will add up to weeks and the weeks to months and you will notice that you feel a little better. You just have to take it slow." Lulu finished looking down at Yuna.

Yuna nodded in understanding. "I know. That's why I have agreed to go to all of the celebrations on our way home. Watching everyone else being so happy makes me a little happier as well," she explained, her voice a little muffled against Lulu's shoulder. "I became a Summoner so that I could buy the people of Spira a little bit of peace and happiness. Watching these celebrations reminds me that I succeeded and that knowledge brings me a little bit of happiness as well." She stepped out of Lulu's arms at this point and looked up at her. "Do you know what would make me really happy?" She asked.

Lulu shook her head no.

"To see you happy again. I went through this so that everyone could be happy, including you."

Lulu looked confused. "But I am happy. Sin is gone for good and we are in an eternal Calm. What more could I want?"

"No you're not, you've been in the same angry, depressed state since Chappu died. I know you loved him, but it's been years and it would make me so happy to see you have a little bit of fun, even for a short while. Just to let me know that you're recovering." Yuna said earnestly, looking directly into Lulu's eyes.

Lulu looked away. "I have recovered, even if it doesn't seem like it. I no longer live in the past and I, I…" she let out a sigh of defeat. "It's complicated."

"What is it?" Yuna asked worriedly. "You fell for someone else, didn't you?"

Lulu gave a short nod in response.

"Isn't that a good thing? You're not disrespecting his memory by moving on. I think he'd want you to be happy, no matter what."

"You don't understand," Lulu said, shaking her head.

Yuna paused for a moment, thinking. "It's Wakka, isn't it?" It was common knowledge to everyone on the pilgrimage, except Lulu of course, that Wakka was in love with Lulu. It wasn't until this moment that Yuna realized that Lulu was in love with him as well.

Lulu looked down and blushed slightly. "Yes. I feel like I am betraying Chappu by falling for his brother, but Wakka is so good to me."

"I stand by what I said earlier," Yuna said, making Lulu look at her. "I think Chappu would want you to be happy, no matter what. You should give it a try with Wakka."

"I don't know, I doubt he even thinks of me as more than a friend anyway."

Yuna smiled slightly at this. "You'd be surprised."

Lulu gave her a quizzical look.

Yuna studied her for a moment. "Spend the celebration in Luca with him and see how it goes. If it works out then great and if it doesn't, I'm sure you will have enjoyed the evening anyway and at least you'll know."

"I don't think it's a good idea…"

"For me? Please? I still want to see you happy and I think this will help." Yuna pleaded, putting on her best sad puppy face.

Lulu seriously doubted spending the whole night with Wakka would do anything else but make her feel foolish and she especially didn't see how she would enjoy this celebration when she hated all the others, but it would make Yuna happy. It was her original intent this morning to make Yuna feel better and if this helped even a little, then she would indulge her.

"Fine." Was Lulu's only response.

"Promise me."

"I promise."

Yuna smiled brightly and gave Lulu a quick hug before running back down below deck.

Lulu leaned against the railing, once again staring out at the clouds. Lulu still felt like she was betraying Chappu a little bit, but deep down knew that Yuna was right, he'd want her to be happy. She smiled wryly. 'Great, now all I have to do is trick Wakka into asking me to the party, convince him to fall madly in love with me, and then marry him.' She leaned her head against the railing in defeat. This was so not going to work out.

AN: I know Wakka wasn't in this chapter, but I promise he'll be in the next one and there'll be a lot of interaction between him and Lulu. Thanx for reading and please review. Concrit is appreciated but flames will be ignored.