AN: Well for those of you who aren't happy because I'm moving too slow with the romance. I'm sorry.Just for you the romance begins here. Again I am no expert.So anytime you think I should move slower, faster, whatever the problem, I will look into it. So read on, and do enjoy.
Lulu walked the forest. Tree's caught onto her belt dress. Her face was scrapped, but she was determined to find Rikku. She walked for what seemed like hours before coming to a stop in a clearing. From there she could see the outline of a body. She stood a moment staring at the blond. Finally she quickly walked to where Rikku lay in the grass. She had a nasty bump on her head, and scratches all over her arms. A few of the thorns from the fiend stuck in her arms and legs. She moaned when Lulu turned her over. "Rikku?" Came Lulu's voice. It was a voice on the vurge of crying, but she wouldn't let herself cry. She leaned over and looked at the face of the younger girl.
Suddenly Rikku's eyes shot open. She could see the world, and it was bright. She shut her eyes tight to block out the suns light. When she opened them again all she could see was Lulu's pale face. Her dark red orbs where staring back at her. All Rikku could do was swallow hard and stare. She opened her mouth to speak, but found nothing would come out. Suddenly Lulu leaned in and kissed the thief. Rikku's eyes widened. W-why is she? She wondered, but didn't fight it. She was too stunned. She lay there, limp, and shaking. The only thing keeping her up where Lulu's loving arms. Her warm lips soft against her own. Rikku closed her eyes, and kissed her back. Her heart pounded. She wasn't sure why, but she knew it was right. Knew the whole time she had been fighting feelings for the older guardian.
Lulu pulled away, and stared into Rikku's eyes. Now she was scared. What have I done? I shouldn't have done that. The poor child looks terrified. But the it wasn't terror in Rikku's eyes. No. She saw something almost as if she was telling her she had been fighting the same feelings. Lulu bit her own lip and stared into the Al Bhed's eyes. There was silence for the longest time before Rikku's arms wrapped around Lulu in a tight hug. Lulu's eyes shot open. She wrapped her own arms around the younger girl. She still didn't see how she could have feelings for anyone after Chappuu. Especially a woman. She was lost, and confused, but at the same time it felt right.
After what seemed like hours Lulu pulled away. "Rikku, we have to get back to the others. They'll be worried."
"Alright." Rikku tried to stand, and found herself face first in the dirt. Lulu had to carry Rikku. She threw her arms around her, and picked her up. Luckily the walk wouldn't be too far. The whole way back was silent. Rikku had fallen asleep in Lulu's arms. Now and then Lulu would look down at the sleeping thief and smile. Never before would she have relized how much she cared for the girl. If it weren't for thinking she had almost died she might not have. She sighed and looked ahead. The clearing where the others where was close.
When she got there they where fighting. "Now look! They're both gone!" It was Tidus. His face was red with fury.
"Hey, hey. Calm down, ya?" Wakka walked up beside him and gave him a pat on the back. "We'll find them."
Yuna and Aurron where in their onw conversation. It was a calmer one, but you could tell Yuna was worried sick for her cousin and a woman she thought to be a mother or sister type.
Kimahri stood to the side. His eyes where peeled. He was the first one to see Lulu and Rikku comming. "Look! It's them!" He shouted, and pointed in the direction of the two women. Everyone quickly rushed to help. Tidus took Rikku, and Yuna stood close by. Wakka walked over to Lulu. "Hey, you alright in there?" He gave her a pat on the back.
Aurron looked to the sky. "We should go. The next inn isn't far. " He began to walk tword the path. Everyone slowly followed. Tidus carried Rikku, and Yuna followed close behind. Lulu walked next to Wakka, and Kimahri followed behind the rest.
The walk to the inn wasn't too long, and they didn't bump into any more trouble. During their walk Rikku seemed to go in and out of conciousness. Lulu would give a worried glance now and then, and Yuna never seemed to move from her cousin's side. Oce they where there a healer was quickly summoned. Everyone waited impatiently. Yuna sat by Kimahri and Aurron. Wakka and Tidus where doing their own thing. Their talk wasn't about blitz ball suprisingly. Instead it was about Zanarkand. Which wasn't suprising either.
Lulu seemed restless. She sat with her hands folded tightly. She was sweating a great deal, and her skin was still very pale. Many times Yuna would shoot her a worried glance. She would look back and smile sadly.
When the healer came out everyone jumped up. Yuna and Lulu where the first ones to reach him. His eyes where filled with worry. Yuna and Lulu stared. "Is she alright? Will she live? What happened?" Yuna asked franticly. Al Lulu could do was stand there shaking.
"She is...alive, but.." The healer said. Both girls eyes widened. They where very impatient for the news. Yuna had to restrain herself from strangling the healer, and Lulu had to keep herself from casting spells on him. "But she is in terrible shape. Things aren't looking well. The thorns that were in her where tipped with poison. She should live, but she could die as well." He sighed and looked at the ground. "We can only hope for the best." He bowed to Yuna and left.
Everyone was silent now. It seemed they all had the same worried thought on their minds. Will Rikku live?
AN: Well I hope that was satisfying. I put alot of thought into what the ending would be. (As you can see it still sux) So I hope you will leave me reviews. I can't fix it without inpute. So do write to me about it, and I shall work on it. Again thanks for sticking with my story.
Bui-Bui,
Ravey-Chan
