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Love of the Warrior
Ch 2: Taking Action
Paine went back to where Yuna's sleeping cousin still lay. She threw the blankets off and liked the reaction the young thief gave her. She jumped up quickly, complaining as she jumped at Paine to get her sheets back, saying she hadn't gotten all of her beauty sleep. "Well if you didn't stay up until who knows when then you could get up earlier." Then Rikku tackled Paine to the floor, but to her unfortune, was suddenly turned, flipped and placed in a headlock.
"You big meanie…why do you have to be so cruel to me" Rikku pouted as she gave up.
"Just call it tough love Rikku" Paine said as she tossed the blanket back on the bed with one hand and the thief along tried to scramble out of the headlock, clawing at Paine's arm. Then she bit her in the arm, causing Paine to throw her onto the bed as well and grabbed her leg, pulling it up to a very uncomfortable position for the desert girl. She went limp as if surrendering. Paine released her hold of the girl and turned around to head down. Suddenly the quick thief didn't give up. She quickly grabbed the blanket on Paine, blinding her and jumped on her back. Yuna walked in just as this happened. She watched, knowing who would win in the end, just like all the other times those two were caught wrestling. As Rikku attacked Paine, the warriors' strong arms came up from the blanket, grabbed Rikku, and threw her off of her, not thinking which way she was facing. Suddenly she heard a scream and a crash. She ran to the edge of the beds and saw Rikku sprawled out on the floor and seemed to still see stars among broken shatters from a wooden table. "Rikku!! Oops, I'm sure you'll get over it." Paine said as she saw Yuna glare at both of them. Rikku got up.
"You are such a meanie. Why'd you have to do that? Couldn't you let me win for once? Geez, now I have to tell brother we need to stop in Luca to buy new furniture. I'll be back when we make it there." The desert thief said as she left.
Paine shook her head slightly, then, turned to her own bed, busying herself with making her bed as she saw Yuna out of the corner of her eye come up the stairs. Even when she finished, she tried to continue to look busy, but Yuna was not one to be fooled by her for once. "Paine…you…you heard me?" She whispered.
"Yes, of course I did, I didn't pull that comment out of thin air now did I? Paine said standing up to be right in front of Yuna. She put a hand on her shoulder.
"Paine, I…"
"No, don't explain, I know how you feel, you said you are over him, but when I heard you cry I knew better, you're not. Only time will prove otherwise to me. I understand where you are coming from; you just spent a whole new journey searching for him or for a way to get him back, only to save the world again but not to gain what you wanted. I see why you would be so depressed and sad. Yuna don't lie to me, or even to yourself, it won't help at all, just accept the truth how it is. Now, I believe it will not be long until we arrive in Luca, so let's head down to the bridge." Paine said as an emotion showed in her face that had never been seen before. Whenever Paine did show emotion it was anger, but now it was something else, it took Yuna a second to figure it out, but then she realized it, it was sadness. Yuna went to open her mouth put her companion turned and headed for the elevator, waiting for Yuna to catch up. The ride down was silent, but not awkward, both were deep in thought. Yuna was confused, not sure how to react to Paine's untrue words, not knowing how to even start what she wanted to say, what she was too scared to say. Paine was mad; cursing Tidus, wishing he'd either never met Yuna, or never left her. Everyone else was left to pick up the pieces of Yuna's fragile broken heart, and Paine could not stand seeing tears on her beautifully carven face, it did not fit her headstrong character. Arriving on the bridge, they saw that their captain, Brother, and their co-pilot, Buddy, were not there, still asleep YRP assumed. Rikku was steering the ship. Soon enough they arrived in Luca, and Rikku happily and in a bouncy mood led the way to the store where they had previously bought the sturdy wooden tables. Buying a brand new one that Rikku found, Yuna paid the owner, while Paine picked it up over her head as if it was nothing and they headed back to the ship, but the walk took a few hours, seeing that their leader at the moment, Rikku, took a wrong turn, taking them to the other side of town. She was too busy talking away to any person she passed or singing to herself. Frequent stops had to be made after a while because Paine's arms began to burn and needed to rest. When they did finally make it back, and having put the table back, everyone retired for the night. Though it was early, a day long walk was exhausting. Paine stayed up long, unable to sleep, afraid to, fearing the murderous dream would return as it did every night, haunting her. Her two team mates were silent, sleeping peacefully. What she wouldn't do to sleep like that. After what seemed like hours, sleep overtook her, and once again, she awoke in sweat, not remembering the dream this time, but she knew very well by the stress she felt that it had returned. The sun had yet to go up, it must be very early. Paine rolled over, seeing Yuna's sleeping face on the next bed; this relaxed expression on her face brought a smile to Paine. Not being the type to lay in bed once awake, she got up, quietly going down to the new training room. For almost over an hour, she was swinging her sword in a very practiced and skilled way, never messing up, never faltering, and never missing. She completely destroyed their training dummy when they first got it so it just hung in pieces; nobody ever bothered getting a new one, knowing It would only be destroyed again. Finally, feeling the sweat drip down her face, she put her practice sword back on the rack along the dagger, guns, and staffs. Walking to the elevator, she went up to the rest area, heading for the bathroom to wash her face. Once again, Yuna was in the shower, Paine wondered if that was coincidence or not. Two days in a row going to the bathroom at the same time as Yuna, as if it was planned. Paine headed over to the sink to wash off, but she couldn't help but listen to this rather intriguing song.
You're automatic and your hearts like an engine
I die with every beat
you're automatic and your voice is electric
why do I still believe
it's automatic every word in your letter
a lie that makes me bleed
it's automatic when you say things get better
but they never
there's no real love in you
there's no real love in you
there's no real love in you
why do I keep lovin you
These words seemed far different than the words of her last song. Had she misunderstood Yuna? Was it not Tidus she was singing for? Could she in fact be yearning for someone else? Could that someone be her? Somehow, that seemed doubtful to her, the ex-summoner would never fall for another woman, she cared too much for other people's opinions for that. So she got out of the warm bathroom and walked up to her bed. Rikku was up also, and Paine guessed she was at the bridge with the three guys eating breakfast even though they always told her not to eat there. So Paine went to the bar, and not being tired, she got herself a strong drink that would burn its way down her throat. She downed a few drinks and just as she was about to go for her next one it was snatched from her hand and drunk by Yuna, who coughed at the strength of the drink.
"Whoa! Paine, you drink some really strong stuff." Yuna said as she spoke to her for the first time since their encounter by the beds. Paine ignored her comment and got up out of her chair, pushing past Yuna slightly, allowing her hand to graze Yuna's leg ever so lightly and headed up to get her…'to get my what…I don't need anything, why am I going up to my bed?' As she stood at the foot of her bed, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She felt a hand come down softly on her shoulder; she turned her head to see Yuna with a concerned look on her face. "Paine…I want to explain"
But Paine cut her off "Yuna, you know what you need? You need to relax, here, lie down, and let me give you a massage." Paine said as she put her hand on her shoulder to push her down gently, Moving down to the foot of the bed to slowly take Yuna's boots off. Beginning with her feet, she slowly began to rub in soft soothing motions, slowly she worked up to her calves. "Yuna, did anyone ever tell you that you have the best legs ever" Paine bluntly said, blushing at her own comment. Yuna didn't respond, staying quiet. After a few seconds, she moved to her thighs, but not too far up to make her too uncomfortable, she stayed there only for a little bit. Then she reached her hands under Yuna's top to start on her lower back, going as low as she could without making Yuna suspicious. She heard a slight moan escape Yuna's lips. This only encouraged her to continue and try even harder. The motions of her hands began to get more passionate. Then allowed to move up her back, just to where her bra strap was, she slid under that too, but made sure not to go too far to the sides.
"Paine…wow, I never knew you where this good at this" Yuna said softly. Paine smiled to herself. Now she moved her hands to Yuna's slender shoulders
"Guess it's not quite" automatic" is it? Perhaps I do feel, and don't have a "heart like an engine" as you think" she now knew it was now or never, she started it and had to finish. Paine knew this was the moment she had wished for, if it ended her way, or the moment she will wish never happened if it ends badly. Butterflies came like crazy to her stomach.
Yuna recognized the words of the song she sung this morning, the seriousness in Paine's voice surprised Yuna and she pushed herself up with her arms. Turning her head, but her back was still to the silver haired warrior. She gave her a puzzled look, feeling nervous for some reason. "You listened to me again?"
Paine ignored this question; she couldn't let her mind get side tracked. "Yuna…I need to tell you ..." but instead of saying anything, she reached her hand over her shoulder, lightly put her hand on Yuna's opposite cheek and turned her head slightly more, then slowly leaned in and placed her lips on Yuna's. Yuna's eyes opened completely in shock, unsure of what to do. She saw that Paine's crimson eyes were hidden behind her eyelids. Suddenly Paine pulled back after Yuna didn't react. "I…I'm sorry Yuna I shouldn't have…"
"You're right Paine." Yuna said looking into those red eyes that seem to try to look into her soul to see what she was thinking. Suddenly in the depths of the red pools pain was visible, the hurt of the rejection was plain to see. "You're right…you shouldn't have pulled back." Yuna finished as she pushed herself backwards into Paine's arms and her lips back onto Paine's. Paine's arms wrapped around Yuna's chest, pulling her closer as her lips caressed her young friend's. The sound of the elevator door caused them to split rather quickly, too quickly for both of their likings. All they saw was a blonde head poke out of the doorway, "hey you guys, we've got sphere waves coming from Besaid, maybe you can get rid of all that power you have" Rikku said, directing her words at her attacker from the day before when a table was broken. With a frustrated sigh Paine jumped down and scared Rikku, making her sprint back to the elevator. Then Paine looked up to Yuna, who simply stood there with her eyes glazed over, she was in her own little world in her mind, still thinking of what exactly had happened.
"You coming? Or you just gonna keep standing there like I just shot you?" Paine asked, and then winced at her own words, remembering her frequent dreams. "I mean…uh…never mind" Paine walked out, following the thief, and waited for Yuna, as they stood in the elevator, Yuna looked at Paine, seeing that something important was on her mind and it had nothing to do with the kiss they had just shared. With her crazy cousin there she decided not to ask about it and looked away, so her nosy cousin did not ask questions. When they got to the bridge, Brother yelled at Paine, walking towards her with every word, trying to put emphasis on it as much as he could, though all the girls knew who was the most intimidating, and it wasn't the Al Bhed with the Mohawk.
"Paine!!! QRO eh dra funmt tet oui pnayg y dypma! UHA suna suja mega dryd yht ouina uid uv rana!" In a split second Paine had him pushed against the wall, off the floor.
"Oui sacc fedr sa ykyeh yht E'mm lid ouin telg uvv!" Paine threatened. After he simply nodded and and began to turn purple, Paine dropped him and turned to Buddy "Open the hatch" And then headed out.
Al Bhed translations:
Brother: Paine!!! WHY in the world did you break a table! ONE more move like that and you're out of here!
Paine: You mess with me one more time and I'll cut your dick off!
Thats Chapter 2 for you! hope u like it, tell me what you think. I think its coming along just great. its gonna get even better i promise.