Hey, everybody. Sorry if I upset any of you. I know that I told some of you that I was going to have my new chapter up yesterday, and I apologize. One of my best friends passed away yesterday, and it got really hard. So I am going to dedicate this chapter to him…well because he is the only one that actually believed in my writing.
"So here it is Alan, just for you…" I present to you Chapter 21 "Never lose faith"
Rest in Peace
Alan "Byrd" Cheek…save me a seat. I love you homeboy, this ones for you.
"Yunie…we have to leave now, or you'll miss your plane." Yuna's eyes distracted between the curtains, unmoving, concentrated solely onto the street below. Rikku stood in between the hallway, and her bedroom holding some of Yuna's luggage between her hands. Yuna slowly gripped the lace curtain into her right hand throwing her left into the air to Rikku.
"Rikku…please…just give me a moment… alone." Without a word she nodded, slowly closing the door. As the door latched shut, Yuna turned around into the vanity…exposing her tear stained face.
"He isn't coming…I suppose…it's over…" Taking a breath, and step forward, placing a portrait face down realizing that those times were over. The smiles had been erased with tears, and friendship had been blurred finely with a thick line of deceit. Walking unhurriedly toward her bed she buried her face into the blankets, outstretching an arm for her child hood doll she grasped air…it had already been packed. It was then that it all had hit her; it was then that it began to sink in.
"I know…that I have made the decision to leave…and…I must follow through…but…why is it so hard…it is as though…I am…forcing myself." Glancing to the window once more she gently rubbed her skirt smooth.
"My decision would be less…difficult…if he would…why hasn't he? It's really over…" Standing somberly, and leaning down to lift her purse she paused, running to the window, throwing it's latch open.
"Tidus!" Yelling out the window she startled the old postman, taking a couple feet back.
"No…miss…just dropping your mail into the box…sorry miss." Dropping her head she gently shut the window, locking it, shaking her head for being so stupid to act like a little girl. Slowly walking through the door Rikku peered in.
"Hey…Yunie…the pilot said he can't wait anymore…the air field in Besaid is on an adjusted landing schedule. Are you ready?" Faintly smiling, she nodded, grasping the strap to her purse tighter.
"Yes…shall I depart then?" Taking a step past Rikku to the hallway, each hall echoing beneath her footsteps, she continued. Exiting few courtyards she reached the small private plane. The staircase descended, and before climbing into it her last bit of hope evaporated. Turning around she waved to Rikku, who was doing her best to smile.
"Goodbye Rikku, I will see you next Christmas! Take care of my room!" Letting out a façade laugh she climbed aboard. Dropping her hand instantly Rikku turned to the garret as the plane departed.
"I hope…she'll be okay." Shoving her hands into pockets, and swiping astray hairs from her face she glanced occasionally as the planes size exponentially disappeared. Walking down the stairs and into the courtyard, her thoughts rushing together.
"Should I have told Yuna, that Tidus had come? I mean…it seemed as though she was waiting for him to come. Well that is the past—"Rikku! Am I too late?" Glancing up from thought she noticed him, her eyes striking upon him.
"What are you—"Am I too late!" Her hands began to fidget inside her pockets, biting her bottom lip she nodded slowly.
"She just left—"Damn!" He was angry, and it showed. Rikku began to feel uncomfortable, but instead of running began to fight her feelings.
"What do you mean damn? She had to leave, you have already agreed to marry Lenne, what did she matter!"
"I love her Rikku!"
"Then why…why are you marrying Lenne…if Seymour is—"Rikku…I am still in love with her, I know my obligations, but that doesn't mean all of my feelings have been erased."
"Tidus…she is gone…it is for the best, now please…just leave." Moving his eyes from Rikku to the small plane that disappeared into the clouds he whispered, "Yuna…"
"Tidus…there is nothing here for you…please—"I am leaving okay Rikku? I'll disappear…that's what you wanted right? Well fine…goodbye Rikku." Standing there quietly he turned to leave, both were at a loss of words. Rikku was deeply sorry for what had happened, but he had been the problem. She was going to miss Yuna…but it was for the best.
Tidus & Lennes Home
The house was rather quiet, with all Lenne's friends being gone. Tidus could hear the clock ticking from the kitchen. Lenne sat in the living room drawing sketches for the wedding florist. Noticing his arrival she placed her sketchpad down, signaling him to join her.
"What's wrong…you don't look so well." Shaking his head, and at the same time shrugging his shoulders he sat across from her.
"Nothing…just had a bad day." Smiling gently she nodded.
"Don't worry…I have had plenty of those. Do you want me to heat you up some cocoa?"
"No…I'm fine."
"Are you sure…when I was a little girl, my father would always heat me up some hot cocoa…and it always made me feel better." Smiling, he shook his head again. She was really trying to cheer him up, but if he told her it was because of Yuna…she would be upset.
"I…love you." Her words shocked him, lifting his head he stuttered, "What…what did you say." Smiling, she laughed slightly.
"I said I love you silly…ever since I was little…I have always been…alone." Her smile faded, turning her head she concentrated on the floor.
"I was an only child…so it was tough…but I knew always that I would find somebody…and I did…I found you." Tidus began to blush as Lenne looked in his eyes. This was the one he was going to marry…and he had made her so happy…he couldn't disappoint her. The engagement party was tonight at 8:30…he had to write a speech for the guests. Yuna was gone…and now was the time to…maybe…he just had to forget her. Innocently smiling he whispered, "You know…I think I'll take some of that hot cocoa."
Kilika Transit Airport"Sorry Miss Yuna…I need more fuel…I am going to stop at Kilika airport in about five minutes to refuel. It will take about 40 minutes," the pilot sounded a head.
"Alright…I'll go in, and rest in the lobby if that's alright."
"Yes Miss…of course." The plane slowly descended and the plane bumped onto the runway. Grabbing her purse beside her she descended into the terminal. Kilika was filled with tourists, and scented with a tropical aroma. Stumbling between the crowds she took a seat in the main lobby. Pushing her tear stained tissues deeper into her purse, she took a breath.
"Man…I'm really going to miss them…all of them…especially—"You should really try smiling some…it would lighten up your face a bit." The scruffy voice sounded a few chairs down. Turning her head to see who spoke, she desperately tried to identify him. He had jet-black hair that seeped beneath his cloak, which nearly covered him.
"Excuse me Sir…did you say something?"
"Just thought you looked a bit sad…that's all."
"Well…I'm not—"Do you lie often?"
"How dare—"No need to get upset little lady. I just thought you might need someone to talk to."
"Who…are you?" Shifting his cloak closer to his face, "Just a friend." Realizing that he wasn't going to show his face she leaned back into her chair.
"So…you're going to give up that easily?" Turning her head in disbelief, he continued to laugh to himself.
"What…are you saying…you don't know anything—"I know that your running from something…don't give up little Yuna…I once did…biggest mistake I ever made."
"How do you know my name…I don't understand—"Miss Yuna…the plane is ready," As the pilot signaled her over she stood, turning back to her new mysterious friend.
"Thank you for speaking with me, but I must go now—"Little Yuna…just never lose faith…you'll regret it…take it from someone who knows." Listening to his last words she turned jogging slowly to ascend back into the plane. Turning back to see her mysterious friend noticed that there was no one, he was now gone. Taking her seat back into plane the pilot spoke loudly above the engine, "We should be in Besaid in about 3 hours!" Without replying she glanced out the window to the terminal.
"How did he know my name…Little Yuna…only one person called me by that name, but that was a long time ago…he said…never lose faith…what did he mean?" Taking a moment to think, her head beamed up, pressing the intercom, she yelled.
"There is a change of plans. Head back to Bevelle as soon as possible."
Well that's chapter 21!!! Hope everybody enjoyed it! As always leave lots of reviews, there are also only 3 chapters left to this story. Hope you all enjoyed!! Review please!