6 Months Later...

"It's a boy!" Lanka exclaimed. I was sweating, and I was struggling to breath in the hot tent. The blankets were hot, but it was finally over.

"Ti...dus." I moan. But Lulu just dabbed my forehead with water.

"Shhh." Said Lulu. "Just relax. Dr. Musika is washing your baby up. You'll be able to hold him soon."

"Tidus." I mumbled. Lulu continued to wipe my forehead.

"Here he is." Lanka said, carrying a baby boy in a bundle of blankets.

I didn't know what to do as the baby got closer. My arms were trembling, but when I felt the weight of the baby, I was steady. He was so tiny and fragile. His eyes were close, but he was crying. His hands were out in front of him, trying to touch something. I let his tiny hands wrap around my finger, and then his crying went down to a whine.

"Hey." I whispered. I quickly wiped a tear and smiled. Lulu amd Lanka was smiling with me.

"What are you going to name him?" Lulu asked.

That was something I haven't thought much. Maybe I was hoping I wouldn't name him on my own...but I have no choice.

"Well...I was thinking..." I said, but then I was quiet. He slowly opened his eyes, blinked a few times, and stared at me.

I gasped. His eyes were just as I hoped they would be. He had Zanarkand blue eyes, but he also had a Al Bhed spiral. His eyes were like a whirlpool.

"Wow." I said, and more tears started to pour. Lulu leaned closer to look, and she too smiled and shed a tear.

"He's beautiful." She said.

"Yeah...I think I'll call him...

Three Years Later...

"Sudran!" Leo called. "Sudran!"

"I'm back here." I called. He wabbled his way to the back of the hut where I was hanging the wash. His father's necklace was still around his neck ever since I gave it to him on his third birthday last week.

"Sudran, can I play with Vi?" He asked.

"Vidina? Sure." I simply said, and he was off running.

Leo and I have been living on Besaid Island for three years. Occasionally we'd go to Luca and watch blitzabll games and shop. But I've haven't traveled any further then that. I can't even remember the road to Djose Temple. Paine and Yuna sometimes come to visit, but they are always busy with there jobs. Gippal comes to visit sometimes, but not as much as Paine or Yuna.

Pops and Brother comes on days when they feel like it. But they're busy with there jobs too. I have a job in the item shop, but I can't help but feel the need for adventure again. But I can't leave my son. And I don't have enough money to buy an apartment in Luca either. For now, I'll work my way up...

I finished hanging our laundry, and I decided to visit somewhere special. I walked into the woods behind the huts, following the faint dirt path. Finally, I've reached the side cliff that looked out to the sea behind the temple. The bent tree was still there, leaning close to the edge.

This place bring happy memories, but it makes me sad to recall them. I could sing that special song, but it reminds me of Tidus too much. I still love him...

"It's hard to imagine he's three years old." Someone spoke. I turned around and saw Lulu.

"He grows so fast." I said. We were quiet, looking out at the open sea.

"Rikku...I know it hurts to wait, but there's someone here I want you to meet." Lulu started. She was always like this. Trying to convince me to see other people. I took a deep breath.

"When I was little, I hated waiting. So I would just try to ignore the past." I said, feeling a sad smile on me. "But I'm different now. I can't forget Tidus no matter how stubborn I used to be."

"Hmmm?"

"I'm not a child anymore. I won't live in the past, but I won't forget Tidus." I said. I was proud of being a single parent. I tell stories to my son about his father. And even Leo doesn't want any other dad then Tidus.

"I understand." Lulu sighed, and walked away.

It was quiet except the cool breezy from the sea...

Tidus? Can you hear me? I told myself three years ago that I would move on, and that I could stand on my own. I told myself that I could be strong and raise my child on my own. And I thought I did.

But it's hard.

I haven't shed a tear in front of Leo for three years. I haven't let anyone see me in tears. I've held it in for so long, I don't think I can take it. I've reached my limit.

Tidus...I miss you!

I heard heavy footsteps behind me. I quickly wiped my tears away, so they wouldn't see.

"Rikku?"

My heart started to beat faster. It was that voice...that voice that pulls my heartstrings. That can't be him!...Is it?

"I...I must be hearing things." I mumbled to myself.

"Rikku." He said louder.

I slowly turned around, and I could've swore my heartbeat stopped. He looked so different. His hair was a little longer, so he tied it back in a small ponytail. His clothes were different too, as if he was more mature for style. He still had his Zanarkand blue eyes, and he looked stronger...older.

"Am I seeing things?" I asked. His smile was warm. His eyes looked tired.

"No. This is real." He said.

I took tiny steps until I was close to touch him. I slowly raised my hand and touched his cheek. He felt so warm. Suddenly, he wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me to a hug. As if my body was waiting for this, I automatically wrapped my arms around him tightly.

I felt whole for a long time. The missing part of my heart was finally complete, and I don't want to lose it again.

"I'm sorry it took me so long to come back." Tidus whispered.

"How did you get here?" I asked. He wiped my tear.

"That doesn't matter. Just thank Shinra the next time you see him." He smile. I nodded my head.

Our heads were getting closer and closer, but then we heard another pair of footsteps.

"Sudran?" Leo called. Tidus turned to look. I could see the look of his face was shock when Leo entered the clearing.

"Well, hi there." Tidus said. Leo walked up to his father. Tidus kneeled down to his eye level, and they stared at each other for the longest time. Tidus looked up and down at his son, and so did Leo.

"Daddy?" He said. Tidus bit his lip as if he was holding in a laugh. Then, he smiled.

"Yeah...I'm home." Tidus said.

All day, Tidus and Leo played together. Rolling around and horse playing like a father and son would normally do. Everyone who remembered Tidus was shocked as I was that he was back and alive. Tidus tried to explain how Shinra had him real, but I didn't care...all that matters is that he's here.

"Hey, you're getting tired." Tidus said as Leo yawned loudly.

"No, I'm not." He grumbled, rubbing his eye.

"Come on. Time for bed." I said. I picked him up and carried him to our tent.

Thanks to Wakka and his former blitzball men, they build my tent into a three room hut. One room for Leo, a room for me, and a room to cook. I laid Leo down and he was already fast asleep. Tidus did the honors of covering him with the blankets. We turned the lights off and left to my room.

We didn't have to say anything. It was night time. The village was going to sleep. And that night, Tidus never left.

He was there when new sons and daughters were added to the family. He was there to tell us he found a bigger place for us in Luca. I was there for him when he joined a blitzball team. And as time moved on, our four children grew up and we grew old.

I was happy. Everyone was happy. Spira was still at peace, despite the Farplane problem. Yuna claimed they found more land past the vast sea. She says they've contacted to people from the other land, saying it's called Ivalice. They're helping out with our Farplane problem also. But all and all, I was next to the one I loved for the rest of my life.

The End

Thank you for reading my story. I hope you enjoyed as much as I tried to get my message across to you all. Technically, I should've ended the story last chapter, but then I'm a die-hard tikku fan and I would want a more satisfying ending. So, I made this chapter. But, please don't look over the main point on why I made this story. It's very dear to me.

Anyways, here are my personal thanks to the reviewers (They're in no particular order):

Igloo Pop: I'm glad you liked it. And i'm very happy you understand my moral. A lot of people seemed shocked in the end of chapter 2. haha, you didn't move? that must've been something. I hope you do read my kingdom hearts fanfic. it's almost the same moral too.

CloudTidus: Thanks for reading. you were the first to ask about the necklace in the begining. it makes me glad that someone who reads a story notices key things like that. thank you!

Alice001: You've been there since the first story, i appreciate it. thanks for sticking with me and supporting! Also, twlight series! Yeah!

Dagger1211: I glad you like my story. I like reading stories with twists and turns too. It really makes you want to know what happens.

Tobi the good boy: I enjoyed reading your reviews. They were so much in depth and you ask good questions. i love reviewers who do, and i'm pretty sure other writers likes in depth reviews like yours. Thanks!

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Farewell Tikku Fans

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I'll be seeing you real soon!!