Hey guys, im really sorry for the late update, ive been really busy with revision and exams but thats only gonna last for the next week and a half so after that i should update quite regularly and have a couple more fics cause im actually drowning in ideas, not sure if there any good but we'll see.

Thanks to those who reviewed especially zm4u and Kahoko for sticking with me so far I hope u like this chapter, to everyone esle sorry i didn't translate what the al bhed said in the last chapter i just completely forgot, all future al bhed conversations will be translated i promise,

anyway enough of my blabbing, please enjoy and review.

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Chapter 3:Old friends

Tidus' P.O.V

'I feel bad for ditching Dona but it had to be done, it's too dangerous for her and I don't want her getting caught up in my life. No-one should have to go through this but from today I'm hoping to change that because I have an idea which could help me in the long-run' I thought as I walked through Luca when I finally decided what I was going to do.

I started to wonder what Dona was doing, I hadn't caught a glimpse of her since the cafe so I'm presuming she hasn't a clue where I am but then it hit me, what if?

I practically ran through the Luca slums trying to get to my next destination quickly, 'They better have her or they will be sorry!'.

I neared a building with a sigh that read 'Mexiet Nuusc' (Liquid Rooms)

Mexiet Nuusc is a small Al bhed bar in the middle of the Luca slums, its notorious for bar-room brawls, gang fights and other such trouble but the Al bhed that run the place are old acquaintances that owe me big time so hear I am.

I push through the swing doors and I am immediately hit by a wave of heat, smoke and sweat which forces me to recoil but I force back the urge and walk in earning me the gaze of everybody inside, being all Al bhed because this bar rarely attracts non-Al bhed customers. I nodded my head down to conceal my eyes and they all went back to their drinks.

I walked up to the bar and sat down on one of the many stools and orded a drink. The bartender stared at me for a bit but the complied and poured my drink. As he put it down infront of me I grabbed his hand and pulled him towards me until my mouth was level with his ear. Shocking him and others I heard a number of people stand and slowly pace towards us, not wanting trouble I quickly whispered "E rayn du caa Cid" this caused the bartender to ward off his rescuers. I slowly let go of his arm and downed my drink while he neated himself up then nodded to the side of the bar, I complied and walked over there seeing him standing infront of a heavy door whispering something through a small hatch, the person on the otherside obviously complied because the closing of the hatch was followed by a long pattern of locks being unlocked. The door opened and the bartender nodded his head in the direction of the in door. I snorted 'As if I need permission, I could of just blasted through, although that would kind of screw up the whole idea of me hiding away from the world' I thought as I walked through then hearing the door close and lock. (I need to see Cid)

I walked through a series of corridors and doors not needing the guide infront of me, having been here many times, although those times I didn't have ten fully armed guards following me last time.

We finally reached a large set of steel double doors, the guide infront putting in a code in the small pad beside the door then standing to the side, the doors opened and I walked in.

The room I was in was mostly circular with small inlet sections leading to other corridors or stock rooms. The roof was dome shapped with a number of hanging shades supplying a dim light to the room. There was a number of crates stacking around the walls of the room ranging in sizes with several Al bhed discussing and planning around them. In the middle of the room was a large circular table covered in maps, plans and blueprints. A group crowded round the table in a heated discussion when the heard my footsteps all moved except their leader who merely said "E ys pico" then he resumed his dicussion. (I am Busy)

I stopped a few meters from him and said " Edc paah y muhk desa Cid" he immediatly tensed up and slowly turned round to face me. (Its been a long time Cid)

"Tidus... fryd dra ramm yna oui tuehk rana?" he growled. (Tidus... what the hell are you doing here?)

"I'm here to settle our dept" I answered.

He burst out laughing for what seemed like hours. I merely stood there waiting for him to calm down, he did then said "You are joking..." I just stood staring at him "Tidus, you know as well as me that were finished, I owe you nothing else, you've used all your favors, now leave... I'm busy" he shouted and turned back round.

"Right your busy, busy relocating your people right, it's no secret that the Guado attacked Home because they didn't agree with the Al bhed being allowed a part in how Spira is run" I said getting a grunt in reply.

"How's Rikku?" I asked with a smile on my lips. He tensed up again. "What... who?" he looked dumbfounded. "Rikku, you know your daughter, blond hair, 5'5, always hyper, how is she?" I could see him clenching his fists. "How do you know my daughter... if you have done anything to her I'll kill you" he threatened.

I laughed, then sarcastically faked being hurt "How could you, I am hurt that you would think such a thing, you remember how one of your passenger airships was shot down during the attack, well I happened to be wandering the Sanubi at the time and I came across the crash site and found her knocked out and dehydrated, did you not wonder who radioed in saying they have found Rikku and where to find her then strangely disappeared when the rescue team arrived, that was me, I called in which means your beloved daughter is alive because of me" I breathed in while awaiting his response.

"You have got a lot of balls coming here..." he paused then looked at me ".. but you couldn't have known what you do unless you actually did save my daughter, so as long as this is the last time that your going to ask for any favors, what do you want?" he asked looking half sincere.

I smiled "I'm here for her" he looked at me with sispicision "Who?" he asked. "Don't give me that, I know you have her" I stared him down but I saw a small glint in his eyes and new that he had her. "Where?" I stepped forward and said "Luca dock, 3rd pier, tomorrow, midday" he nodded and said "Done, thats it Tidus no more" I nodded back at him and walked out, not hearing him sigh then say "That boy could be so much more".

Outside Mexiet Nuusc

I walked out quite happy with myself 'Finally something went right' I thought. 'What should I do now? I have a whole day to myself and nothing to do, I think I'll go down to the docks, check out the security and make sure it hasn't changed since last time'.

I walked out the slums towards the docks, pushing and shoving through crowds 'Dawm its busy today' I thought. I got into the square when I suddenly stopped and walked over to a billboard, noticing something interesting on a flier, I ripped away from the wall and read it.

It says something about an opera, a big charity event in the Luca Sphere theater, its tomorrow, thats perfect. There going to need plenty of security meaning there will be abear minimum at the stadium, I think something or someone is looking out for me.

'Now I don't need to check out the stadium so what the hell should I do, its too early in the day to sleep and I'm not tired anyway, I think I'll go down by water and I need some place to chill out and think of what I'm going to do tomorrow' I thought.

I dropped the flier then began walking down the long road towards the stadium. Reaching the bridge towards the stadium I went left towards the docks that lined the edge of the city which met the sea. I walked for a bit until I came across a small pier. I walked to the edge of it and layed my bag down the sat down and crossed my legs. I sat in silence for a bit listening to the waves, until I started humming, I didn't realise at first and surprised myself when I noticed that it was the Hym of the Fayth.

I carried on like that for sometime until I heard something. 'That sounds like someone shouting... no wait there screaming but wheres it coming from' then it hit me, its coming from the water. I looked out to see any sign of life but I couldn't see anything, I could only hear faint cries but it was gettin slightly louder, 'I think they're coming closer' I thought as I scanned the water again except further out. 'Nothing, but I think I can her what they are saying'.

'HELP... please... help... I can't... ' I could hear the cries, it was definitly a woman but I couldn't see where she was and by the sounds of it she won't able to last much longer'

I continued to search and then I saw her. A girl possibly the same age as me, about half a mile from this pier, smacking the water, fighting to stay afloat but was losing fast, I have to help her!

Without another thought I took off my hat then my jacket, my waistcoat then I unclipped my greaves and took off my shirt all the while thinking 'Why the hell did I have to wear so much in the middle of summer' then I dived in.

I hit the water and then I was under, ruled by adrenaline I pushed myself as fast as my legs would take me, I knew that that girl was close to exhausted so I had to get to her quickly. About half-way there I noticed she had slipped underwater, 'Damn it, please just hang on, I'm almost there'. I pushed myself harder, knowing that she had little time left.

Finally I reached her, she was unconcious so I wrapped her arms round my neck and held her with my arm on her back and swam upwards to the surface.

We reached the surface and as I took a few well needed breaths having been underwater since jumping in, I pulled away from her but still holding on I checked for any sign of life, none, 'Damn it, I better get her to the pier... wait' It was then I noticed how beautiful she was. I knew this was the worst time to admire her but I couldn't help it, she had shoulder length chestnut hair darkened by the water, a number of strands sticking to her wet face making her ever more desireable and she had full, pink, plump lips begging to be kissed which made me wish my hormones wouldn't interfere at a time like this then I realised 'Shit, I've got to get her to shore'.

I tightened my grip around her pulling her body against mine and I swam as fast as I could while again cursing my teenage hormones. I managed to get back to the pier quite quickly and then, I carried her up onto the pier and gently layed her down, then scanned her again for life, no change.

I checked for breathing but she wasn't so I decided to give her mouth to mouth. I leaned down, held her nose, took in a deep breath then closed the gap.

I breathed out, relishing the touch of her perfect lips, wishing that I didn't have to pull away. I did then I crossed my hands over her chest, pushed down and began to pump her chest to the count of five. No result, I tried again, savoring the taste of her warm lips, again nothing. I tried once more taking as big a breath as possible then I pulled away again and pumped her chest begging for a response. My prayers were answered when she suddenly sprang to life choking and gagging and coughing up water.

Coughing up the last of the water in her lungs she started violently thrashing around kicking at me and screaming so I put one arm around her and the other on her shoulder to try and stabilize her.

"Hey, hey, hey... calm down" I said to her firmly but trying not to intimidate her. I tightened my grip on her bringing her closer to me so I could whisper in her ear "Shhhh... just calm down, your okay, just breath slowly, I promise you'll be fine" I said while rubbing her upper arms for assurance. I held her for a few minutes, waiting for her to calm down. Eventually her breathing slowed and her body went still, I was just about to pull away when she threw her arms round my chest, squeezing tightly with what felt like inhuman strengh, I was about to question her when I heard her faint sobs as she was crying into my chest, I felt so bad for her, she came so close to dying, if only I had been faster she wouldn't of been in this condition, now I can add her to the ever-long list of people I have failed.

My chain of thought was broken when I felt her grip around me loosen, she didn't let go completely but enough to look me in the eyes, I swear my heart stopped. Her eyes, they were the most beautiful thing I had ever seen in my entire life, the look she gave me, it was one of fear, pain but also compassion. The thing that caught my attention the most was the colour. One of her eyes was sparkling ocean blue while the other was deep forest green, she was truly beautiful.

"Are you ok?" I asked while looking deep into her eyes.

She nodded, not looking away. She didn't make any attempt to move away but I noticed she was shaking, still in shock from the ordeal. I went to move for my jacket to comfort her but her grip immedetiatly tightened on me, the fear in her eyes showing me she didn't want me to leave.

"Whats your name?" I asked while resting down near.

She looked at me for a moment, not sure weither to answer until she finally said "Y-Yuna"

Well, there you go, I hope you are all happy with this chapter, I'm kinda half and half,

I know things are going rather slow but thats only gonna last for the next 2 or so chapters then I'll start throwing in action and really get the story going,

I hope you all enjoy this chapter and look out for the fourth in about a week,

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