Murder in Bevelle
Let me just set some ground here, the inspiration for this story was strange... Nevertheless, the original reason for writing it was Ôcuz I wanted to read a story about Paine and or Baralai that didn't have yaoi in it! And I was sick of seeing my two favrite character's reputations tarnished! Thus this was born! I spent a week just thinking of the basics for the plot, and so I really hope you enjoy this!
I use some Al-Bhed in this story you can translate it yourself, or I'll tell you at the end of each chapter. Also if the italic text doesn't show up that it's not my fault! FanFic won't let me use it! So if it get's confusing I can't help it!
Paine sat happily in the small cafe in Luca. Yuna and Tidus had been living in Besaid for the pas few months, Rikku went back to the desert, Baralai, Nooj, and Gippal were up to their same as always, and Paine was here to meet up with Yuna and Rikku. She took sip of coffee. She knew Rikku was there before she even entered.
"PAINE!" Rikku glomped her as Yuna just stood there giggling with her arms wrapped around Tidus. For once Paine decided to ignore the obnoxious 17-year-old, she hadn't seen Rikku in so long she almost missed it.
"Get off me!" Paine said chocking back laughter.
"Never!" the blond Al-Bhed screeched at the top of her lungs.
"Ugg!" Paine moaned as she through Rikku off with the utmost ease.
"Oui Pimmo!" Rikku said, an animated expression of annoyance on her face, as she pulled herself off the floor.
"Nice to see you again Paine!" a bright smile daces across Yuna's face as she said it. Paine smoothed back her hair and dusted herself off.
"Good to see you too Yuna, and you", Paine nodded in Rikku's direction "are as immature as always." Paine declared with a ring of confidence in her voice.
"Coming from you, I think that's a compliment!" Paine shook her head. No one could have ever been able to tell she missed them. Just then, a frantic man ran into the shop.
"There's been a murder!" the man panted and looked around at the confused and now panicking customer of the cafe. There weren't many murders anymore, especially not in Bevelle. The owner of the coffee shop turned a large sphere screen on the wall. There was a news flash on and Paine instantly recognized the reporter, Shelinda.
"All across Spira there hasn't been many murders or crime at all, until now! Tromell Guado, has been killed. An investigation is now underway by Spira's leading officials. The information we can disclose is that, he was killed somewhere in Bevelle" Shelinda continued speaking but the cafe was now filled with a low worried murmur. However, some voices rose higher then others, saying things like:
"A murder!"
"How?!" and Paine even heard Yuna say:
"But the calm! We worked so hard and now". Nevertheless, one voice rose above all the rest, it was Rikku, who else did you expect?
"Someone killed Tromell!" She was screaming. YRP had once met Tromell; he'd given them a sphere. Still Paine stayed calm, she didn't like the guy all to mush anyway. Yet... It was a tad bit confusing, and she could hardly hear her own thoughts!
"Crid ib!" Paine yelled finally over fed up with the noise. "It was a murder Tromell is dead get over it!" Every one was silent for a moment but the noise quickly picked up again. Paine sighed and walked out, closely followed by Rikku, Yuna, and Tidus. Yuna and Rikku were endlessly going on about how terrible it was, it's awful that someone was killed but I'm not going to lose sleep over it!Rikku and Yuna went on continuously. Will they ever shut up! Paine thought absent-mindedly.
"Should we go check it out?" Rikku asked.
"What?" Paine knew but what but she thought Rikku might have second thoughts if she had time to realize what she'd said.
"The murder! Duh! Frana ryja oui paah ymm tyo?" Rikku made it sound like you had to be the stupidest person in the world to not know what she was talking about, and you probably did.
"Oh Rikku, that's a great idea! Give me a Y!"
"Give me an R!"
"Give me an something to kill Rikku with"
"HEY!"
"Kidding!"
"Good!" Rikku was wearing her best pouting expression, which almost made Paine burst out in laughter.
"Wait, aren't we forgetting something? It'll take forever to get there without the airship." Paine said in hopes that it would discourage everyone out of going to Bevelle. She really didn't feel like seeing Baralai, and if the murder was in Bevelle no doubt he'd be there. She hadn't seen him since defeating Vegnagun and that was over three months ago! It wasn't that she disliked him she just... Couldn't tell why she didn't want to see him, he was her friend so she should be excited to see him but... Am I nervous? No, never... I think
"The airship! Paine that's brilliant! We'll be the Gullwings again! It'll be just like old times! We'll call Buddy and Brother and Shinra and Barkeep and" Rikku was now painting she'd said that all in one breath. She let out a squeal of delight at the thought of being with the Gullwings again.
What've I done? Now I have to investigate a murder, see Baralai, and do it all a Gullwing. Paine sighed, what fun"This will be so much fun" Yuna exclaimed. Tidus, who hadn't said anything yet groaned. Yuna shoved him. "Won't it?" Yuna asked Tidus.
Tidus flashed what looked like a forced smile and said "Yup".
"Well good!" Rikku was almost hyperventilating with excitement. "Yunie, call them! If they leave now we can be in Bevelle by tonight! Yuna pulled out a small portable CommSphere, one of Shinra's last inventions before the Gullwings went their separate ways. Before Yuna got the CommSphere fully out of her pocket Rikku grabbed it and flipped it on.
"Buddy! Hey Buddy! Come in!" Rikku yelled into the CommSphere.
"Rikku?! Yuna?! Paine?! What's up?" Buddy sounded strange on the CommSphere
"Bring the airship to Luca dock! And grab Brother, Shinra, and Barkeep while you're at it!
"Why?
"Ask questions when you get here no time now! Go! Go! Go! Mush! Whatever! Just get here as fast as possible! It's Gullwing time!
"OkayÉ Whatever you say RikkuÉ Over and out!" Buddy said as he turned off the CommSphere.
"Yes we're off!
Shut up!
Crid ib!
Pronounced: "KU-raee-de ee-bae!"
You Bully!
Oui Pimmo!
Pronounced: "OHooee PEeemmoh!"
Where have you been all day?
Frana ryja oui paah ymm tyo?
Pronounced: "FE-raahnah raae-jaeah ohooee peahah-ha aemm teaeoh?"
-Chapter 1 Complete!-
