Hey everyone. im sorry ive been rather slow but i am so busy at school and this story i am writing as i go. I have a story line but its not detailed so i mainly right whatever is on my mind. plus its hard to do with little time. But hang in there guys. This chapter is rather short, i felt that was a good point to stop, i promise the next one will be way longer than any other chapter yet. so enjoy and review please.

Disclaimer: i do not own a thing!! wish i did though ;)

Ch 7: Escaping To Get Captured

"Everyone…" Yuna choked out. Then her voice returned to her, strong and seemingly confident. "In a week, Spira will witness the marriage of me and Tidus" Yuna said, looking at Rikku, then the ground, not able to look at Paine. Tidus, his blonde hair shining in the sun and his electric blue eyes scanning for any hostile reactions from the warrior, he had his free hand behind his back with a gun, ready for anything.

"We will begin preparations immediately; I will have to ask for you to leave. The ceremony will be private, with only me, the bride, Baralai, and one reporter to film it for all of Spira to watch. We all know that Yuna has a lot of wedding crashing friends. And we would not want anyone to interfere this time. You may come back and see her afterwards of course, though she may be busy with duties that she has neglected, like making appearances in Bevelle for celebrations and other events since Sin's defeat. She has avoided this city much and there are many activities," Tidus said. Paine walked up to him, and the grip he had on Yuna and the gun tightened. She looked him into the eyes, the red ones seeming to burn into his. A look of pure disgust showed on her face, and then she turned allowing a glance to pass over Yuna. Yuna gasped upon noticing the hate in her eyes at that moment. Tidus pulled Yuna away from them and headed back to where they came from. Upon reaching the room, Yuna could no longer see, her vision was blurred by the tears filling her eyes. "Ah, home sweet home. Isn't it nice to have a place to call home?" Tidus asked, spreading out on a couch. Yuna just stood there, trying to let her eyes dry. "Yuna…I will say this once and I will not repeat myself. You do not cry, what sort of a hero are you? If I ever see you cry, I swear I'll…"

"Do what? Huh? What are you going to do to me? You can't just…" SMACK!!!! Yuna's hand went up to her now already swollen cheek. Tidus looked with rage into her eyes and her eyes were wide in horror. "You don't even love me anymore"

"Yuna I'm doing all this because I love you and I believe a man and a woman are meant to be, especially when I did so much and fought so hard to get back to you only to see you with another woman! I told you I would get you to be mine and you WILL learn to be an obedient wife to me." Tidus said as he took a sloppy and gut wrenching kiss from her. Only the fear of getting struck again kept her in her spot. "Now we have a long few days ahead of us. You'll get your own room until we are married. I believe it to be proper, and that is how everything will be…proper. And you will act as a proper wife Yuna" he said pointing to her room, when she walked in he locked the door behind her. Instantly tears ran down her eyes. She felt like she was hearing her name being called over and over. Only after about the fifth time did she realize she still had her communication device in her ear.

"Yunie!!! Answer me already?" Rikku's voice said.

"Rikku, oh my god! You have to get me out of here. I'm locked in."

"Don't worry, I've already tracked your location and am on my way"

"What about Paine?

"…." Silence from Rikku.

"Rikku?"

"She wouldn't come…Yuna…I'm sorry" Suddenly the arms were around her. Yuna saw the blonde hair from her cousin and sighed relief, though there was a sting in her heart, she just had to get out of this place. "Let's go. I feel we won't get far If we hang around here too long" grabbing Yuna's hand, the thief climbed back out the window. When their feet were safe on the ground, they started running, It wasn't long until footsteps were heard after them, Yuna began to get tired, but her legs desperately continued to run.

"Stop running!" they heard a soldier call behind them, then when they didn't shots were fired by them, warning them. Still running a bullet zipped right past Yuna's head, Rikku pulled her suddenly to the side, they were suddenly running toward the ship. But then all Yuna saw was the ground, she hit it hard, head hitting fast, and a terrible pain in her side. Rikku picked her up desperately, but not strong enough so she partially dragged onto the Celsius. Upon getting in, she pushed the button to close the hatch. Brother met them there and helped carry Yuna to where they would treat her. They had to go on the Bridge first on their way there. When in there, a bomb must have struck the ship, causing it to jump and Brother lost his footing and lost Yuna. She hit the ground screaming in pain, blood was dripping down her face, staining it, and her shirt had been soaked through at her hip. She saw Paine in the corner, staring at her, with no emotion in her face. Yuna had tears mix with the blood, how could she look at her as if nothing mattered, like she never cared and just let her die? With no time to lose, they had to fix her up there on the spot. As they tore her shirt off to get cleaner and better looks at the wound, Yuna laid there, trying hard not to scream. The bullet was still in her, she heard Shinra examine, so with no other way, they grabbed a small knife and cut the wound open more until they could reach the bullet. Blood was now running down her stomach, almost in a flowing motion it was so much, Yuna felt light headed and her arms flayed around, searching for something to hold on to. Rikku was there for her, it wasn't the comforting hand she had hoped for but it was better than nothing.

"DAMN IT!!! Get that stupid BULLET out NOW!"

"No! Let it stay in there and burn. Maybe she'll know what she makes others feel like" she heard come from a stone cold voice, looking to see Paine look at her with anger. Fresh tears came to her eyes.

"Paine…" and she passed out.

When her eyes finally came to open again, she was in a bed. The one she always slept on when on the ship. It was nice to be in familiar places again, but then she looked around, It was dark outside. Rikku was sleeping in her bed, like always wrapped up in her blanket. But the bed to her other side was empty. She felt as if a dagger cut her heart. Trying to move to get up she managed to prop herself up on her elbow but then fell back with pain. She looked down and saw the stitches in her side, 'that is a huge cut!' She thought as she tried to divert her mind. Sleep would not take over her, even when she was beyond tired. Her body was worn out and so much had happened in such a short time. Just a day ago, she was sleeping happily with Paine, now she could not even talk to her. Tossing and turning for hours, the sun was starting to come up. It was a good thing Yuna would not have to get up, she was recovering, but still she was getting upset because she could not sleep. She heard the bed next to her sound as someone got on it. Looking to her side, opening one eye, she saw Paine sit, with her back to Yuna.

"Paine?" she whispered. No movement, so she continued to talk. "Don't interrupt me this time please. Just hear me out. What you saw in Bevelle…it is not what you think. I don't want to marry Tidus, but I am being forced to…"

"No one can force the high summoner to do anything!" Paine said, turning around to face her, sitting on that side of the bed closer to Yuna as to not wake Rikku.

"Just listen to me damn it. They threatened me, I had no choice, or you would have been killed, along with everyone else. I much rather live a life married to Tidus than a life with you dead. You should know by now, out of all people, that you are the one I want."

"But the way you looked when you told us, so solemn and decided. It just isn't right" Paine said, dropping her gaze to the floor so to hide her emotions that were flooding through her.

"Don't you see, I had to, Tidus had a gun with him at that moment, I had to make it look serious. What else was I supposed to do? Let him shoot you?!"

"I'd much rather die than see his hands on you one more time. If me dying kept him from you, than I'd be happy to" Paine said, now looking up at Yuna, hate in her eyes but tears running down her cheek.

"Paine…I love you, and only you. I know I can't run forever and he will find me, then I will have to go with him. But my marriage to him is all show, nothing is real. My heart belongs to me, and I chose to give it to you, and it will stay with you." Yuna said, wanting to get up but unable to. Paine reached across the small space between them and grabbed Yuna's hand.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you, I shouldn't have been like that, I should've known better. If I hadn't been so wrapped up in my own pride you wouldn't be hurt right now" Paine said apologetically,

"Hey it's ok, I'm alive and still here and that is all that matters right? I'll get better soon enough"

That soon enough turned from days to weeks. After the first week she was able to walk about the ship for small amounts of time. Most of the time she just wanted to be with Paine, but she refused, saying her body needed rest and that she would not help. After a good month of being locked up in the airship, and the stitches just removed, she was allowed to go with them into Luca for a restocking of supplies. But just stepping out of the ship, she saw several soldiers around; they were everywhere, looking for her. Tidus was not about to let her go. She looked at her team and they nodded, she slyly made it back onto the ship. She went to the Bridge, looking out the front into the sea.

"Yuna…now why would you run away from me? Don't you love me" a menacing voice asked, turning, she was face to face with that tanned face that she now despised, he held a gun in his hand, ready to fire. She stood frozen on the spot for several minutes, only to be snapped back into reality when she heard the footsteps of her companions. Just at that moment, Tidus swung the hilt of the gun and drove it into Yuna's face, making her fall to the ground. "I told you, I told you to be obedient!" He yelled, no one moved.

short i know...sorry, but as i said, ill make it up in the next chapter, and expect some great scenes, ive got them in my head already, as soon as i have time ill get to it