Chapter 43
Where's Tobli?
Amahy's POV
I woke up a few hours later and for a split second I thought I'd been dreaming. But I was still in Auron's arms. I could hear him breathing softly. I slowly turned so I could look at him. He was still sleeping peacefully. I smiled and lightly touched his cheek with the tips of my fingers. He pulled me tighter against him and I rested my head on his shoulder. I managed to get a few more hours of sleep before we both had to get up.
"Amahy."
I groaned and pulled the blanket over my head. I heard him chuckle and he lifted the blanket. He kissed me softly. We got dressed and headed outside. The sun was barely coming up. We went back to the village where Authion was still fast asleep. I smiled and stroked his head. He slowly opened his eyes looking very sleepy.
"Momma?"
"Mommy and daddy are going to help auntie Yuna. You still need to take care of your aunt Lulu until your little cousin is born. Okay?"
He sat up and pouted a bit.
"You promised me you'd take care of aunt Lulu. And what I have I always taught you?"
"A warrior always keeps a promise. They must have honor." he said.
"Exactly. We'll be back soon, I promise."
He hugged us both before we left and went back to sleep. Auron and I met the others at the airship.
"I'm surprised you didn't bring him with you." Yuna said.
"Sooner or later we'll be going against Vegnagun... I want Authion as far away from that battle as possible." I told her.
Auron took my hand and squeezed. Yuna smiled softly.
"His parents know what's best for him." she said.
We boarded the airship and went to the bridge. Spira was in chaos. With it's leaders missing, no one seemed to know what to do. New Yevon and the Youth League were reaching boiling points.
"New Yevon?" Auron asked.
The tone of his voice made me laughed a bit.
"Yeah, it's no better than the original." I told him.
He rolled his eye and I smirked. It was decided that something needed to be done to calm them for at least a little while. And we all agreed that Yuna should sing.
"Sing?"
"She's really good. We still have to get you caught up on everything." Rikku said.
"Apparently so."
"You have time." Paine said.
Auron looked over at her. I always thought Paine and Auron were similar. They didn't talk much, both were strong and loyal.
"If we're gonna do something like that then we need a professional."
"What about Tobli?" I asked.
"What's a Tobli?"
"He likes to put on performances. Last we saw him he was on the Moonflow." I said.
We went to the Moonflow and found that we weren't the only ones looking for Tobli.
"Maybe we should split up." Rikku said.
"Amahy and I will take the other side."
"Works for us." Paine said.
Auron and I went to the Shoopuff and boarded.
"We don't have a lot of time, but tell me what I've missed."
I smiled at Auron.
"My first question, why on earth would we have a concert on the Thunder Plains? Your cousin is terrified of thunder and lightening."
I couldn't stop myself from laughing.
"Rikku got over her fear. She camped out in the Thunder Plains for a whole week."
"I wish I could've seen that."
He suddenly looked very sad and I took his hand.
"I missed everything with Authion."
I put my arms around him.
"Uncle Cid helped me in the beginning. There are spheres for you to watch. I know it's not the same as being there yourself, but at least you can see it."
He kissed my forehead.
"Yuna has changed too. She's stronger."
"Hm. You have no idea."
I told him as much as I could before we reached the opposite shore. We got off the Shoopuff and started looking for Tobli.
"Oh!"
Auron looked at me and I smiled. I held out his sword.
"I think this belongs to you."
He smiled at me and took it.
"I trust you've put it to good use?"
"You know I have. Every now and then I'd let Authion try and lift it up. He's always wanted to be strong like you."
Auron took my hand.
"He is strong."
I nodded and we continued to search. After a bit I heard someone shouting. Tobli zoomed by as a man chased after him. I smirked and as he got closer, I stuck my foot out and tripped him. He rolled right into a tree. We kept walking and caught up with Tobli outside of Guadosalem. Yuna, Rikku and Paine arrived shortly after. Tobli was more than happy to help put on a show. At least two dozen Hypellos came out of Gudosalem. I smiled a bit and then remembered something.
"Hey guys, I need to stop at Cheateu Leblanc."
"What?"
I didn't say anything to Auron. Yuna smiled softly and nodded. I took Auron's hand and led him into Guadosalem. He stopped right outside the door to Leblanc's.
"The Guado aren't here anymore. They... the ones who are left were run out. Hiding in Macalania."
The goons let m through the door.
"The boss is in a fowl mood." said one of the goons.
I knocked on the door before going in. She looked incredibly depressed.
"What do you want?"
"I came to thank you."
She looked up and then looked at Auron.
"So, your little friend's potion worked."
"Yeah, and it wouldn't have without your help. I owe you big time."
She just nodded and I smirked.
'You know, I don't think Nooj plans on being gone for too long. He's probably doing this to keep you safe."
She looked at me but didn't say anything.
"And if it turns out he's stuck wherever he is," she looked up alarmed. "I won't stop until he's back home with you."
She gave a sort of half-smirk half-smile.
"You're not so bad."
I smirked.
"Same to you."
Auron and I left and hopefully she'd be in a better mood.
"You haven't changed."
I looked at him as he smiled at me.
"You still have the biggest heart."
I hugged him before we caught up with Yuna and the others.
