" A La Melody "
Shalya sat motionless on the edge of the dock as her toes were tickled by
the rippling waves. Her short brown hair was tied into a small bun, resting
on the top of her head. Her eyes half shut she looked lifeless as she starred
endlessly at the departing ship. Her pink lips parted as she began to sing
to herself. Closing her eyes she lowered her head and then raised one arm
slowly into the air. Holding her hand out, as if about to receive or give
something she sang, " Sometimes I know--...When you see me...that your love
is real...Oh don't turn away...Don't leave me now...For our battles--were
long and our love is eternal....please...stay here---...right here beside
me..."
Walking up behind Shalya , Bickson grinned as he took his Blitz Ball and twirled
it. His short red hair was covering the bandana he wore around his head. He was
still dressed in his Luca Goer Blitz Uniform. Dropping the Blitz Ball he kicked it
with all his might and watched as it swiftly flew into the back of Shalya's head.
" Revenge..." He said as he snickered. Turning around he high fived Graav and took
off.
Crying out in pain as her head jolted forward she looked up at the sky , then her eyes
closed as she fell into the water. Her body drifted motionless on top of the gently
rippling ocean waves.
Thirty seconds past, and a Ronso named Kimbaru walked to the dock's edge to see Shalya
slowly floating away. Looking around he grunted as he dove off into the water and
swam after her.
Pinning Datto against the wall Botta narrowed his eyes as he kneed him again. " Say it
Datto! Tell me you'll never see my sister again! " He said in a firm voice as he
stood there breathing heavily in Datto's face. Sweat rolled down his forehead as he
pushed himself away from him and turned around. With his back to Datto he rubbed his
bandaged covered nose and shook his head. " I'm only looking out for her...Datto
your...I don't think your good enough for my sister. "
Wiping the blood from his lower lip Datto narrowed his eyes and shouted, " IF I'M NOT
GOOD ENOUGH THEN WHO THE HELL IS?! " His face was shadowed in darkness as he stood there
with his hands balled up into tight fists, which were up to his chest. " ANSWER ME BOTTA!
IF NOT ME THEN WHO!?? WHO'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR ... "
" If I had my way...no one. " He said as he turned around and looked at Datto. Shaking his
head he shrugged and said, " I'm just worried about her. I ... I wanted her to keep
the teaching of Yevon in her heart...yet you stole the inno...Datto...where is my sister? "
Walking into the locker room Keepa tossed the Blitz Ball at Datto and then rubbed his
bulging stomach. " Yo, the Blitz match is about to start in two minutes. Better get out
here and take your places or else we be disqualified, ya? "
Moving the Blitz Ball back and forth in his hands Datto looked at Botta and then nodded to
Keepa. " I'm coming. " He answered as he threw the Blitz Ball at Botta and then ran off towards
the entrance to the Blitz match.
Dropping the ball Botta sat down on the bench of a moment, his yellow Auroch uniform made a
rubbing noise as he leaned forward and sighed. Clasping his hands together shook his head
again as he put them against his forehead then stood up.
" Well looks like another great Blitz Match. The once ill fated Besaid Aurochs against
the Ronso Fangs. A match I for one never thought I would see. " The announcer said over
the loud speaker as the stands quickly filled once again with thousands of cheering fans.
" Well Jimma we're getting down to the final seconds if the goalie doesn't arrive soon it
looks like the Ronso Fangs might have to throw in the towel. " Announcer two said as he
snickered.
" That's right. five seconds fans! " The count-down began in the stands as fans began to
grow angry. Many booed and hissed at the Ronso Fangs and Besaid Aurochs. This was the
most disappointing match in history. " Well that's it folks. The Besaid Aurochs win by
Ronso Fangs disqualification. And that's the game..." He pauses, " The next match will
take place in thirty minutes! Our very own Luca Goers against the Al Bed Psyches. "
Laying her down on the dock the Kimbaru touched her chest, trying to shake her without
hurting her. " Uh.." Like most Ronso's he was at lose for words. His placed his hand on
her body again and shook her a little harder. " Miss? "
Shalya's body shook as she laid there. Unable to move she regurgitated a mouthful
of salt water. Her eyes shot open as she gasped for air. Her lips trembled as her eyes
focused on the Ronso. " Wh...what ... happened? "
Putting his large blue , fury hands behind her head , he gently lifted her into a sitting
position and tried to smile, but only frightened her. " I am...Kimbaru. I dove into
ocean to save you. You were...dieing..."
Lowering her eyes Shalya trembled as she tried to move. The back of her head throbbed
in pain as she shook her head. " Ugn...I...thank you.." She whispered as she tried to stand.
Her legs were like rubber, causing her body to wobble. Losing her balance she fell on top
of Kimbaru and cried out in pain. " Ahh..."
" Miss...can..."
" Take me to...the Aurochs locker room...please.." She whispered as she closed her eyes
and rested her head against the Ronso's chest. ' Datto...'
The Aurochs slowly pilled into their locker room. Jassu slammed his fist into his locker
and yelped in pain. " Aww shit! " He said as he turned around and leaned up against the
locker and sighed. " Those stupid answer always make us look like idiots.."
Nodding Keepa sat down on the bench and leaned over. Reaching under he pulled out a small
tool box and opened it up revealing large piece's of fried chicken and cake. Picking up
a piece of chicken he raised it into the air and said, " We'll win the next one. " as he
brought it down to his lips and began ripping the crunchy chicken skin off the chicken leg.
" Keepa...you always keep yourself well rounded, ya? " Botta said harshly as he sat down.
He narrowed his eyes as he leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knee caps. " Why
do they always have ta boo us like we are some sort of ... losers ... we did beat the
Luca Goers after all..."
Kicking open the locker room door Kimbaru walked in , holding Shalya in his arms. " Besaid
Aurochs..." He said as the Aurochs all ran over to him staring at Shalya. " She was
drowning. "
Grabbing his sister Botta turned and carried her over to the bench and laid her down. Pushing
the damp locks of brown hair off her face he placed his hand on her right cheek and said,
" How did this happen? "
Kimbaru shrugged and said, " I do not know. I saw someone run by...then I saw her floating
in the ocean. " as he turned and exited. " I must go. Fellow Ronso .. must be angry now.
I must apologize. " Closing the door he closed his eyes as he began to remember who was running
by. Gasping he pushed the door back open and said, " It was the Luca Goers, Bickson and
Graav. "
Growling Datto got up and motioned to Jassu and Keepa. " Come on boys. Let's go get ourselves
some Luca Tail! " Standing at the door he looked back at Botta and slipped on his green
head piece. Narrowing his eyes he turned around and ran out the door with the others.
Rolling over onto her side Shalya's lips parted as she began to sob. " Brother...brother.."
Shivering she sat up and pushed her hair back. " Botta...what...where am I? " Her eyes
locked with his as she trembled sitting there, hugging herself. Rubbing her arms she leaned
toward her brother and said, " Please...hold me...I'm so cold..."
Raising his well built arms he wrapped them around her tiny shoulders and held her close
to his body. Sighing he rested his chin on top of her head and said, " It was Bickson..
and that creep Graav...they did this to you..." as his eyes clouded with tears while
he frowned holding to her.
Pressing the palm of her ice cold hand against his chest she slowly inhaled and whispered
to him, " Why?...What did...oh gosh...because of that?! " As she pushed herself away
from him and looked at him. Strands of her damp brown hair stuck to the sides of her face and
forehead. " Just because of that! He would be willing to kill me?! If that Ronso hadn't
of come ... I would have ... " Bursting into a loud sob she fell back into her brother's
arms and punched him. " Damnit.."
Joining Abus in front of the stadium Graav looked for Bickson and sighed. " I told him to
met us here. " He ran his hands through his slick blonde hair as he flashed the local
reporter a charming smile.
Groaning as he felt Keepa wrap his arms around his, holding him for Datto, Jassu and Letty
, Bickson narrowed his eyes as he took a blow to his gut. Grunting he spit a mouthful
of saliva and blood as his red hair rustled a little. " Hn..."
Blowing another painful punch to his gut, Datto smiled as he grabbed hold of Bickson's
chin and forced him to look him in his eyes. He met his eyes for a moment then was stunned
as he felt the warm spit on his cheek. " You are a creep Bickson! You almost killed my
girl! "
" Yah well the bitch deserved what she got. " Groaning he began to struggle but quickly
stood still again as Letty and Jassu joined in on the beating. His eyes rolled into the
back of his head as his breaths grew shallow. His head dropped and dangled there as they
watched him.
Letting go of him Keepa took a step back and then looked at the other's. Fear was written
all over his face. " Did we...kill him? "
Kneeling down Letty grabbed his wrist and felt for a pulse. Shaking his head he let the
arm fall lifelessly to the ground. " No. He's still alive. Let's get out of here. "
Nodding Datto narrowed his eyes at Bickson and said, " You got lucky this time round..
the next time you mess with my girl you'll get more then a beating. " as he turned and
walked down the street with the other Aurochs. ' I'll kill him next time. '
Turning on the shower Shalya removed her cloths and stepped under the rushing water and
slowly exhaled as she held her hands open and raised them to her face, slowly she covered
her face with her hands and ran them down her entire neck. Picking up the bar of seaweed
soap she began to rub it against her creamy colored skin as she stood there under the warm
water. ' Datto...I wish you would come join me...'
Just then to her surprise, Datto walked into the bath hall and quickly apologized as he
saw her standing there under the running water. Blood trickled down from his nose as he
watched the water shimmer on her naked body. " I'll just..uh..."
Giggling she dropped the bar of soap and smiled warmly. " Opps..I dropped my soap..can you
get it for me please? " She raised her hands to her breast and then rubbed herself as she
stood there waiting. " Well...if you wont..then I guess.." She began to say as she knelt
down and grabbed hold of the bar of soap then standing half way up she tossed it his way.
" Now.. bring it here.."
Dropping to his knees Datto picked it up and rubbed it between his hands then he tossed
it back over to her. " Not now...your body needs time to recoup after what happened
earlier today. " He said as he stood back up and headed to the tub. Sitting on the edge
of the tub he began to run the water as he looked back at her and sighed. ' Don't do this
Shalya...don't cry..'
Turning away Shalya lowered her head as she continued to work a fine leather over her
stomach and breast. Glancing back over at Datto she felt her eyes burn as the suds got
into the corner of her eye. " Ouch..." She said as she dropped the bar and began rubbing
her eyes, trying to remove the painful touch of the soap.
Getting out of the tub Datto walked as fast as he could over to her, trying not to slip.
Grabbing hold of her , he turned her around and then grabbed hold of her wrists. He slowly
put her arms down to her sides then turned her back around and said to her gently, " Let the
water rush over your face, but keep your eyes closed. But not too tightly. " as he rubbed up
against her.
Smiling she lifted her face up to the running water and kept her eyes loosely closed as she
felt the water work its way under her eye lids and work the suds out. " MMmm..." She moaned
as she put her arms over her head and placed her hands on the back of Datto's shinny head.
Turning herself around she pressed her lips against his before he could react.
Pulling away Datto shook his head as he grabbed hold of her arms and sighed. " Look...I aint
trying to hurt you Shalya...but your.....um...you and I...we need to slow down just a tab. "
He said softly as he let go of her arms and took a step back.
Screaming Shalya knelt down and picked up the bar of soap and threw it at him. " Take it
slow?! Take it slow!? Who the hell was the one who made all the moves on me only a few days
ago?! Oh I know...I see how it is...your afraid cause of my age! Your afraid of my brother?!
Your a coward Datto! A Coward! " She said harshly as she turned around and quickly turned off
the water. Grabbing her towel she quickly ran out of the bath house and headed to her room.
The final week of the tournament began. The Besaid Aurochs were once again seeded. First
up was the Ronso Fangs against the Al Bed Psyches, then the Guado Glories against the Luca
Goers. Since the Aurochs were not to face anyone for a little while they went ahead and grabbed
a quick bite to eat and then returned to find that they would be facing the Ronso Fangs.
A match that all had been waiting for, since the last time they were to face one another the
Fangs had to throw in the towel.
Leaning up against the wall of the Stadium Shalya sighed as she heard the answer scream,' ITS
BLITZ TIME! ' Grabbing her head she slowly exhaled as she turned and walked out of the stadium
and into the deserted city. She was wearing a long white dress with a multi-color sash around
her waist. Her wrists were weighed down in gold and silver chains. " What should I do? " She
whispered as she felt the sun beating down on her creamy skin.
Running over to the cafe' she joined ten other villagers. Ordering a glass of water she cheered
silently as she watched the screen.
Botta grabbed the ball and began swimming toward the Ronso's goal. Quickly he did a summersault
and passed the ball to Datto. Holding onto the ball tightly Datto floated there looking at the
two Ronso's who stood in his way. His eyes worked their way over to the Goal and saw it was only
a few feet. Grinning he let go of the ball and then flipped uside down, his leg hit the ball
sending it shooting past the Ronso's before they could even get a chance to block it. The Blitz
Ball moved back and forth as it wiggled past the goalie and hit the back of the goal grid.
" GOAL!!! Well folks looks like the Aurochs have one this match! There's no way the Ronso Fangs
can score three goals in two minutes! " The Announcer said as he flipped off his microphone
and grumbled. " Damn Aurochs.."
" Well Jimma with those moves, they would be the best now that they have one of our top notch
reporters on their team. "
" I guess. " He rolled his eyes as he looked at the clock and hit the buzzard. Switching the on
switch, on he held the mic to his lips and said, " Well that's its folks! Stay tuned for more
exciting action after the 15 minute break! "
Piling into the locker room the Aurochs and their new team member Shaami huddled in the center
making their plans for the next move. " Regardless of who we face. We gotta win and bring back
the cup to Besaid, ya? " Botta said as he held his right hand out in the center. The other's
quickly agreed and placed their hands on top of his. On the count of three they screamed as loud
as they could, " VICTORY! VICTORY! VICTORY! "
Fixing her hair Shaami walked over to Botta and tapped him on the shoulder. " Botta may I speak to
you in private? " She said softly as her ruby red lips formed a perfect smile, while her pal skin
shimmered with water droplets. " Please? "
Nodding Botta walked out of the locker room and into the hall with Shaami. Folding his arms across
his chest he stood there motionless and thought for a moment then said, " What do you want Shaami? "
Straighting her tan colored dress with animal print at the bottoms she walked up beside him and placed
her tiny hands on his shoulders. " Botta...after we defeat the next team can ... can we go out
on a date before you leave Luca? "
Gasping Botta stood there for a moment then he slowly exhaled. As he turned around his green eyes
met with her dark brown eyes as his cheeks began to grow hot. Nodding Botta's mouth was wide open
as if he was searching for words but couldn't think of anything to say. " Um..we should head back in
and get ready for the next and final match. "
" Ok. "
Running her finger tip over the glass rim Shalya sighed as she watched the screen. " This is so boring. "
" Can I get you another miss? " The bartender asked as she finished wiping a glass off and sitting it down
in front of Shalya. Pulling out a pencil and a note pad she stood there as her long blonde hair fell into
her eyes. " Well ? " Pausing she shook her head and said, " Well when your ready to order again let me
know. "
Thinking Shalya looked up at the menu and said, " Miss...I think I will have a Luca special with a side
of Sea beans. " as she took a sip of her water. Sitting the glass down she ran her fingers through her
hair and sighed. Putting her hair up into a bun she tapped her fingers on the counter as she watched the
bartender prepare her meal. ' Maybe I should head back .. and wait for Datto and the other's so I can
go out with Dat...never mind. ' She thought as she shook her head and narrowed her eyes. ' He wants to
take it slow after all! '
Handing the plate to Shalya the lady wrote a quick note in her note pad and then said, " That will be
twenty nine gil miss. " as she looked up at Shalya and tapped her foot on the floor. " Twenty nine gil
I said. "
" I know all ready! Geez. " Shalya said harshly as she glanced around really quick then slipped her
hand into her open top and pulled out a small leather bag. Opening it up she spilled out the gil on the
table and counted each until she realized she was one gil short. Embarrassed she looked around and then
spotted a gil under the next guys seat. Holding up her hand in effort to tell the lady to hold on she
quickly jumped down off her seat and knelt down. Reaching under the guys seat she carefully grabbed
up the gil and stood back up. Holding it in her hand she dropped it in front of the lady and smirked.
" Twenty Nine gil. "
Cupping her hand the lady quickly scooped the gil off the counter and into her hand. It made a soft clink
noise as each gil hit her hand and the other pieces of gil. " Thank you. Enjoy. "
Cutting into her potato cake Shalya looked up at the screen and sighed as she saw them enter the sphere.
' I need to hurry up anyways..' She thought as she began to wolf down the bites of Potato Cake and Sea
Beans. Downing her glass of water she quickly turned and ran out of the cafe' heading down the road
to the stadium. ' I've got ten minutes to get there! But it will take five just to run clear across town!'
She thought as she opened her mouth and began to breath heavily.
Bumping into a gentleman and his daughter Shalya gasped as she fell to the ground and skinned the paml of
her hands. Sitting up on her knees she raised her dirty hands to her face and looked at them. The cracks
that were left on her hand from the landing began to open allowing blood to flow out. Trembling she stood up
and took off again. Her hair began to come undone as she entered the stadium main lobby.
Walking up the flight of stairs she made her way to sector A and headed to the Besaid locker room. Pushing
open the door she walked inside and sat down on the bench. Glancing around she searched with her eyes
for the first aid kit. Getting up from the bench she walked over to the first aid kit, which was under the
sphere monitor and opened it up. Kneeling down she flipped through and found the cleaning solution as well
as white gauges.
Closing the first aid kit she placed the white massive gauges on top and then began pouring the cleaning
solution on her open wounds. Trembling as she felt it enter her cuts and burn the poison inside she quickly
grabbed up a cotton swab and began cleaning the wound. Soon she had three cotton swabs covered in blood.
Sitting them aside she took the gauge and began to wrap it around her right hand then her left. " I look
like a freak. " She muttered as she picked up the dirty cotton swobs and trashed them.
Passing the Blitz Ball to Shaami Botta groaned as he felt Graav and Abus ram him from both sides. The sphere
pool began to turn colors as he floated there mindlessly. Gathering some strength he swam over to the goal
and floated there keeping guard. His head and body throbbed as he watched the figures at the other end of
the sphere fight over the Blitz Ball. ' Ugn...I hope it's almost half time..' He thought as he put his hands
on his sides as he kicked his legs back and forth.
Holding the Blitz Ball tightly in her hands Shaami spun around swiftly as an invisible force field built
around the Blitz Ball. Her speed decreased as she kicked the Blitz Ball with all her strength toward
the goalie. Floating there she threw her arms up as the buzzard sounded. ' YES! ANOTHER GOAL FOR ME! ' She
thought as she swam over to the exit and headed out of the sphere.
Entering the locker room first Datto slowly made his way to the bench and sat down. He hadn't yet noticed
Shalya sitting at the other end looking at him. Rubbing his face with his wet hands he stood back up and
shook the access water off. Turning as he heard a soft laughter his eyes widen as a smile crossed his face.
" Shalya I didn't see you sitting there. "
" Obviously. " She said as she continued giggling, standing up she hid her hands behind her back as she
walked over to him then gasped as she saw the other's coming in. Her eyes stopped on Shaami. " Who's
she? "
" While you decided to run away for a bit...we asked Shaami here to join our team because Derrick quit. "
Botta said as he sat down on the bench and then laid down. His body trembled in response to the pain
as he stared at the ceiling. " Shalya where did you go and why? "
Sighing Shalya looked away then turned to face her brother. Placing her hands on his arm as she knelt down
beside him she smiled slightly and said, " I'm sorry if I worried you. I needed some time to think. "
squeezing his arm she bite down on her lower lip as she laid her head on his shoulder. " Mm...you guys are
doing great out there. You'll win for sure. "
" Shalya...what happened to your hands? " Datto asked as he knelt down beside her and grabbed hold of one
of her wrists. Looking at the white wrapped hand he narrowed his eyes as he saw spots of blood. " Shalya?
Did someone do this to you? "
" No. I bumped into some guy and his kid and my hands broke my fall. " Sitting up she pulled her hand away
and looked down at her white, dusted dress. Clutching to the dress she looked at her brother then at Shaami
who was staring at him. " Shaami aren't you one of the local reporters? "
Nodding Shaami put her hair back up and then scratched the back of her head as she smiled at Shalya. " Ya
I am. I decided to show my skill a little though...so I could get at least one game in before I went back to
the regular reporting duty. " Lowering her arm she walked over to Botta, her dress clung to her every curve
as she knelt down beside him and ran her hands through his hair. " Botta are you going to be able to play? "
" Of course. Just give me two seconds here..." He muttered as he closed his eyes and slowly exhaled.
Standing up Shalya thought for a moment then held her hands over her brother's body. " I learnt this from
Lady Yuna. " She said happily as she closed her eyes and began to focus all her energy on her hands.
" Draw the light, of the power of healing from this body! Heal and bless him. " She whispered as a white
energy drew from her own body and slowly poured onto his. " There. " Her head felt fuzzy as she fell to her
knee's and clutched her chest. " Mmm...it takes a lot out of me though...but you need it. "
Sitting up Botta looked down at his baby sister and grinned. " A Healer in the family. Cool. " He said
happily as he stood back up and walked out of the locker room. Shouting back to the other's he said
" COME ON YOU LAZY BUMS! TIME TO BLITZ! "
Pulling Shalya up off the ground Datto ran his hands through her hair and smiled as his heart rose to his
throat. " Mmm...I'll score the winning goal. Just...promise to be here when I come back in. I want to
take you out on a date to the Luca Theater. " He said as he cocked his head to the left and leaned in. His
lips gently touched hers as he pulled back away and grinned. " See ya. "
" Datto..." Shalya whispered as she ran up to him and whispered to him softly, " I'll always be waiting. "
as she watched him go to the entrance of the sphere. " Good luck! " She said as she cupped her hands
around her mouth. Smiling she turned back around and walked into the locker room. Closing the locker room
door she sighed as she placed her hand in between her breast and felt the racing of her heart. " I love you
so much Datto..."
The crowd went wild as the Besaid Aurochs and the Luca Goers took their position in the sphere pool. Letty
stared at Graav, waiting for the blitz buzzard to go off. Pushing himself off the platform Letty stretched
his arms into the air, hitting it toward Graav. ' Aww shit! ' Letty thought as he quickly reacted and rammed
Graav. Taking the Blitz Ball he dove under Graav and began swimming at full speed toward the goal. Turning
around he passed the ball to Botta, who passed the ball to Datto.
Grabbing the Blitz Ball Datto ducked as Bickson swung at him. His arm barely missed Datto as he flew past
him. Kicking the Blitz Ball Datto grinned as he saw it smack hard into the back of the goal grid. ' YeS! '
Flipping upside down Datto swam back to his platform. Lowering his head he stood there with one knee of
the platform, his back arched as he waited for the buzzard. ' That was for you Shalya! '
Grabbing the Ball Graav swam toward his own goal then made a quick pass to Abus. He made a circular motion.
' Round house baby! ' He thought as he swam closely to Bickson. Winking at Bickson he swam under Bickson.
Passing the Ball to Bickson, Abus groaned as he was rushed by Shaami, Botta and Datto. ' Damn Graav! ' He
thought as he tasted the blood in the back of his throat. ' I'm gonna black out...' He thought as he floated
there watching Bickson trying to score a goal. ' You fool! Your too far back! '
Disappointed Bickson turned and shook his head at Graav as the buzzard sounded. The match was over. The Aurochs
won again, 0-2. ' Sorry Graav...' He thought as he tried to grab hold of Graav, but was pushed back. Lowering
his head he swam slowly over to the exit and made his way back to the locker room. Running over to Graav he
placed his hands around his waist and kissed the back of his neck. " Come on Graav. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to
miss. I had to take the chance! The buzzard was about to go off. "
" Its ok...I just didn't want to lose so badly. " He answered as he placed his hands on top of Bickson's and
turned around. His eyes were full of disappointment as he leaned forward and kissed Bickson. " Sorry. "
Jumping up and down Shalya wrapped her arms around Datto and kissed him all over the place. Her lips landed on
his cheeks, on his lips, nose and neck. " I'm so happy you won! " She said quickly as she cocked her head to
the right and pressed her lips firmly against his. Her tongue worked its way into his warm mouth and touched
tips with his. Pulling away she grinned as she felt pressing his lower body against hers. " Are you in that big
of a hurry? " She said teaseingly.
Grinning Datto nodded as he grabbed hold of her hands and raised them to his lips. " You better believe it. "
He said as he kissed the knuckles of her left and right hand. " Let's go to the theater after I take a shower."
Leaning in closely Shalya whispered into his ear, " Can I join you? " as she blushed. Her fingers tickled
his ribs as she stood there waiting for his response. Her eyes were locked on his and then she quickly turned
her attention to her brother who was staring at her with cold eyes. " Botta! Wh..what...is it? "
" You know what. " Botta said as grabbed his sister and took her outside. Growling he paced the hall then
threw up his arms and said, " I don't know what to do with you! Your impossible! " as he locked his green
eyes on her. " What do you think your doing?! You were giving him a bonah. "
Lowering her eyes Shalya looked away as she put her hands behind her back. Moving her foot across the
floor in front of her she sighed and said, " Botta. I want you to stop treating me like I'm a little kid.
I am old enough to know how I feel. I love Datto. I want to be with him. Everything about me...I want my
body to feel him...experience him...and be one with him forever. He's my melody...of love..life.." Her eyes
watered as she looked up at her brother and said, " I love him and there's nothing you can do about it! "
" You love him? " Botta said as he leaned against the wall and thought for a moment. Then he burst into
a loud laughter.
Raising her eyebrow Shalya folded her arms across her chest and said, " What? What's so funny!? " as she
looked at her brother.
Grabbing hold of her he pulled her close and hugged her tightly. " I love you little sis....and I ..I'm happy
for you. Because...Datto told me how much he loved you too. " He said as he kissed her cheek. Pulling away
he took his hair down and allowed his red hair to fall, covering the upper part of his ears.
Giggling Shalya jumped up and down and grabbed hold of her brothers hands and squeezed them as she continued
to jump and down. " Oh my God! I love you brother! Your so cool! " Hugging him quickly she turned and ran
back into the locker room. Glancing around she looked over at Jassu and said, " Where's Datto? " concern
covered her face.
Pointing to the shower hall Jassu grinned as he watched her enter the shower hall. Looking over at Botta
and Shaami he said, " You did good Shaami. Join us again next season, ya? " as he continued packing his
leather pack.
" Ok. " Turning to Botta , Shaami wrapped her arms around him and said, " Now how about that date? "
* Well I guess this will wrap it up...unless I get requests to continue...oh and I do not
own any of the characters except Shalya. Square owns all rights to the FFX Characters.
Shalya sat motionless on the edge of the dock as her toes were tickled by
the rippling waves. Her short brown hair was tied into a small bun, resting
on the top of her head. Her eyes half shut she looked lifeless as she starred
endlessly at the departing ship. Her pink lips parted as she began to sing
to herself. Closing her eyes she lowered her head and then raised one arm
slowly into the air. Holding her hand out, as if about to receive or give
something she sang, " Sometimes I know--...When you see me...that your love
is real...Oh don't turn away...Don't leave me now...For our battles--were
long and our love is eternal....please...stay here---...right here beside
me..."
Walking up behind Shalya , Bickson grinned as he took his Blitz Ball and twirled
it. His short red hair was covering the bandana he wore around his head. He was
still dressed in his Luca Goer Blitz Uniform. Dropping the Blitz Ball he kicked it
with all his might and watched as it swiftly flew into the back of Shalya's head.
" Revenge..." He said as he snickered. Turning around he high fived Graav and took
off.
Crying out in pain as her head jolted forward she looked up at the sky , then her eyes
closed as she fell into the water. Her body drifted motionless on top of the gently
rippling ocean waves.
Thirty seconds past, and a Ronso named Kimbaru walked to the dock's edge to see Shalya
slowly floating away. Looking around he grunted as he dove off into the water and
swam after her.
Pinning Datto against the wall Botta narrowed his eyes as he kneed him again. " Say it
Datto! Tell me you'll never see my sister again! " He said in a firm voice as he
stood there breathing heavily in Datto's face. Sweat rolled down his forehead as he
pushed himself away from him and turned around. With his back to Datto he rubbed his
bandaged covered nose and shook his head. " I'm only looking out for her...Datto
your...I don't think your good enough for my sister. "
Wiping the blood from his lower lip Datto narrowed his eyes and shouted, " IF I'M NOT
GOOD ENOUGH THEN WHO THE HELL IS?! " His face was shadowed in darkness as he stood there
with his hands balled up into tight fists, which were up to his chest. " ANSWER ME BOTTA!
IF NOT ME THEN WHO!?? WHO'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR ... "
" If I had my way...no one. " He said as he turned around and looked at Datto. Shaking his
head he shrugged and said, " I'm just worried about her. I ... I wanted her to keep
the teaching of Yevon in her heart...yet you stole the inno...Datto...where is my sister? "
Walking into the locker room Keepa tossed the Blitz Ball at Datto and then rubbed his
bulging stomach. " Yo, the Blitz match is about to start in two minutes. Better get out
here and take your places or else we be disqualified, ya? "
Moving the Blitz Ball back and forth in his hands Datto looked at Botta and then nodded to
Keepa. " I'm coming. " He answered as he threw the Blitz Ball at Botta and then ran off towards
the entrance to the Blitz match.
Dropping the ball Botta sat down on the bench of a moment, his yellow Auroch uniform made a
rubbing noise as he leaned forward and sighed. Clasping his hands together shook his head
again as he put them against his forehead then stood up.
" Well looks like another great Blitz Match. The once ill fated Besaid Aurochs against
the Ronso Fangs. A match I for one never thought I would see. " The announcer said over
the loud speaker as the stands quickly filled once again with thousands of cheering fans.
" Well Jimma we're getting down to the final seconds if the goalie doesn't arrive soon it
looks like the Ronso Fangs might have to throw in the towel. " Announcer two said as he
snickered.
" That's right. five seconds fans! " The count-down began in the stands as fans began to
grow angry. Many booed and hissed at the Ronso Fangs and Besaid Aurochs. This was the
most disappointing match in history. " Well that's it folks. The Besaid Aurochs win by
Ronso Fangs disqualification. And that's the game..." He pauses, " The next match will
take place in thirty minutes! Our very own Luca Goers against the Al Bed Psyches. "
Laying her down on the dock the Kimbaru touched her chest, trying to shake her without
hurting her. " Uh.." Like most Ronso's he was at lose for words. His placed his hand on
her body again and shook her a little harder. " Miss? "
Shalya's body shook as she laid there. Unable to move she regurgitated a mouthful
of salt water. Her eyes shot open as she gasped for air. Her lips trembled as her eyes
focused on the Ronso. " Wh...what ... happened? "
Putting his large blue , fury hands behind her head , he gently lifted her into a sitting
position and tried to smile, but only frightened her. " I am...Kimbaru. I dove into
ocean to save you. You were...dieing..."
Lowering her eyes Shalya trembled as she tried to move. The back of her head throbbed
in pain as she shook her head. " Ugn...I...thank you.." She whispered as she tried to stand.
Her legs were like rubber, causing her body to wobble. Losing her balance she fell on top
of Kimbaru and cried out in pain. " Ahh..."
" Miss...can..."
" Take me to...the Aurochs locker room...please.." She whispered as she closed her eyes
and rested her head against the Ronso's chest. ' Datto...'
The Aurochs slowly pilled into their locker room. Jassu slammed his fist into his locker
and yelped in pain. " Aww shit! " He said as he turned around and leaned up against the
locker and sighed. " Those stupid answer always make us look like idiots.."
Nodding Keepa sat down on the bench and leaned over. Reaching under he pulled out a small
tool box and opened it up revealing large piece's of fried chicken and cake. Picking up
a piece of chicken he raised it into the air and said, " We'll win the next one. " as he
brought it down to his lips and began ripping the crunchy chicken skin off the chicken leg.
" Keepa...you always keep yourself well rounded, ya? " Botta said harshly as he sat down.
He narrowed his eyes as he leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knee caps. " Why
do they always have ta boo us like we are some sort of ... losers ... we did beat the
Luca Goers after all..."
Kicking open the locker room door Kimbaru walked in , holding Shalya in his arms. " Besaid
Aurochs..." He said as the Aurochs all ran over to him staring at Shalya. " She was
drowning. "
Grabbing his sister Botta turned and carried her over to the bench and laid her down. Pushing
the damp locks of brown hair off her face he placed his hand on her right cheek and said,
" How did this happen? "
Kimbaru shrugged and said, " I do not know. I saw someone run by...then I saw her floating
in the ocean. " as he turned and exited. " I must go. Fellow Ronso .. must be angry now.
I must apologize. " Closing the door he closed his eyes as he began to remember who was running
by. Gasping he pushed the door back open and said, " It was the Luca Goers, Bickson and
Graav. "
Growling Datto got up and motioned to Jassu and Keepa. " Come on boys. Let's go get ourselves
some Luca Tail! " Standing at the door he looked back at Botta and slipped on his green
head piece. Narrowing his eyes he turned around and ran out the door with the others.
Rolling over onto her side Shalya's lips parted as she began to sob. " Brother...brother.."
Shivering she sat up and pushed her hair back. " Botta...what...where am I? " Her eyes
locked with his as she trembled sitting there, hugging herself. Rubbing her arms she leaned
toward her brother and said, " Please...hold me...I'm so cold..."
Raising his well built arms he wrapped them around her tiny shoulders and held her close
to his body. Sighing he rested his chin on top of her head and said, " It was Bickson..
and that creep Graav...they did this to you..." as his eyes clouded with tears while
he frowned holding to her.
Pressing the palm of her ice cold hand against his chest she slowly inhaled and whispered
to him, " Why?...What did...oh gosh...because of that?! " As she pushed herself away
from him and looked at him. Strands of her damp brown hair stuck to the sides of her face and
forehead. " Just because of that! He would be willing to kill me?! If that Ronso hadn't
of come ... I would have ... " Bursting into a loud sob she fell back into her brother's
arms and punched him. " Damnit.."
Joining Abus in front of the stadium Graav looked for Bickson and sighed. " I told him to
met us here. " He ran his hands through his slick blonde hair as he flashed the local
reporter a charming smile.
Groaning as he felt Keepa wrap his arms around his, holding him for Datto, Jassu and Letty
, Bickson narrowed his eyes as he took a blow to his gut. Grunting he spit a mouthful
of saliva and blood as his red hair rustled a little. " Hn..."
Blowing another painful punch to his gut, Datto smiled as he grabbed hold of Bickson's
chin and forced him to look him in his eyes. He met his eyes for a moment then was stunned
as he felt the warm spit on his cheek. " You are a creep Bickson! You almost killed my
girl! "
" Yah well the bitch deserved what she got. " Groaning he began to struggle but quickly
stood still again as Letty and Jassu joined in on the beating. His eyes rolled into the
back of his head as his breaths grew shallow. His head dropped and dangled there as they
watched him.
Letting go of him Keepa took a step back and then looked at the other's. Fear was written
all over his face. " Did we...kill him? "
Kneeling down Letty grabbed his wrist and felt for a pulse. Shaking his head he let the
arm fall lifelessly to the ground. " No. He's still alive. Let's get out of here. "
Nodding Datto narrowed his eyes at Bickson and said, " You got lucky this time round..
the next time you mess with my girl you'll get more then a beating. " as he turned and
walked down the street with the other Aurochs. ' I'll kill him next time. '
Turning on the shower Shalya removed her cloths and stepped under the rushing water and
slowly exhaled as she held her hands open and raised them to her face, slowly she covered
her face with her hands and ran them down her entire neck. Picking up the bar of seaweed
soap she began to rub it against her creamy colored skin as she stood there under the warm
water. ' Datto...I wish you would come join me...'
Just then to her surprise, Datto walked into the bath hall and quickly apologized as he
saw her standing there under the running water. Blood trickled down from his nose as he
watched the water shimmer on her naked body. " I'll just..uh..."
Giggling she dropped the bar of soap and smiled warmly. " Opps..I dropped my soap..can you
get it for me please? " She raised her hands to her breast and then rubbed herself as she
stood there waiting. " Well...if you wont..then I guess.." She began to say as she knelt
down and grabbed hold of the bar of soap then standing half way up she tossed it his way.
" Now.. bring it here.."
Dropping to his knees Datto picked it up and rubbed it between his hands then he tossed
it back over to her. " Not now...your body needs time to recoup after what happened
earlier today. " He said as he stood back up and headed to the tub. Sitting on the edge
of the tub he began to run the water as he looked back at her and sighed. ' Don't do this
Shalya...don't cry..'
Turning away Shalya lowered her head as she continued to work a fine leather over her
stomach and breast. Glancing back over at Datto she felt her eyes burn as the suds got
into the corner of her eye. " Ouch..." She said as she dropped the bar and began rubbing
her eyes, trying to remove the painful touch of the soap.
Getting out of the tub Datto walked as fast as he could over to her, trying not to slip.
Grabbing hold of her , he turned her around and then grabbed hold of her wrists. He slowly
put her arms down to her sides then turned her back around and said to her gently, " Let the
water rush over your face, but keep your eyes closed. But not too tightly. " as he rubbed up
against her.
Smiling she lifted her face up to the running water and kept her eyes loosely closed as she
felt the water work its way under her eye lids and work the suds out. " MMmm..." She moaned
as she put her arms over her head and placed her hands on the back of Datto's shinny head.
Turning herself around she pressed her lips against his before he could react.
Pulling away Datto shook his head as he grabbed hold of her arms and sighed. " Look...I aint
trying to hurt you Shalya...but your.....um...you and I...we need to slow down just a tab. "
He said softly as he let go of her arms and took a step back.
Screaming Shalya knelt down and picked up the bar of soap and threw it at him. " Take it
slow?! Take it slow!? Who the hell was the one who made all the moves on me only a few days
ago?! Oh I know...I see how it is...your afraid cause of my age! Your afraid of my brother?!
Your a coward Datto! A Coward! " She said harshly as she turned around and quickly turned off
the water. Grabbing her towel she quickly ran out of the bath house and headed to her room.
The final week of the tournament began. The Besaid Aurochs were once again seeded. First
up was the Ronso Fangs against the Al Bed Psyches, then the Guado Glories against the Luca
Goers. Since the Aurochs were not to face anyone for a little while they went ahead and grabbed
a quick bite to eat and then returned to find that they would be facing the Ronso Fangs.
A match that all had been waiting for, since the last time they were to face one another the
Fangs had to throw in the towel.
Leaning up against the wall of the Stadium Shalya sighed as she heard the answer scream,' ITS
BLITZ TIME! ' Grabbing her head she slowly exhaled as she turned and walked out of the stadium
and into the deserted city. She was wearing a long white dress with a multi-color sash around
her waist. Her wrists were weighed down in gold and silver chains. " What should I do? " She
whispered as she felt the sun beating down on her creamy skin.
Running over to the cafe' she joined ten other villagers. Ordering a glass of water she cheered
silently as she watched the screen.
Botta grabbed the ball and began swimming toward the Ronso's goal. Quickly he did a summersault
and passed the ball to Datto. Holding onto the ball tightly Datto floated there looking at the
two Ronso's who stood in his way. His eyes worked their way over to the Goal and saw it was only
a few feet. Grinning he let go of the ball and then flipped uside down, his leg hit the ball
sending it shooting past the Ronso's before they could even get a chance to block it. The Blitz
Ball moved back and forth as it wiggled past the goalie and hit the back of the goal grid.
" GOAL!!! Well folks looks like the Aurochs have one this match! There's no way the Ronso Fangs
can score three goals in two minutes! " The Announcer said as he flipped off his microphone
and grumbled. " Damn Aurochs.."
" Well Jimma with those moves, they would be the best now that they have one of our top notch
reporters on their team. "
" I guess. " He rolled his eyes as he looked at the clock and hit the buzzard. Switching the on
switch, on he held the mic to his lips and said, " Well that's its folks! Stay tuned for more
exciting action after the 15 minute break! "
Piling into the locker room the Aurochs and their new team member Shaami huddled in the center
making their plans for the next move. " Regardless of who we face. We gotta win and bring back
the cup to Besaid, ya? " Botta said as he held his right hand out in the center. The other's
quickly agreed and placed their hands on top of his. On the count of three they screamed as loud
as they could, " VICTORY! VICTORY! VICTORY! "
Fixing her hair Shaami walked over to Botta and tapped him on the shoulder. " Botta may I speak to
you in private? " She said softly as her ruby red lips formed a perfect smile, while her pal skin
shimmered with water droplets. " Please? "
Nodding Botta walked out of the locker room and into the hall with Shaami. Folding his arms across
his chest he stood there motionless and thought for a moment then said, " What do you want Shaami? "
Straighting her tan colored dress with animal print at the bottoms she walked up beside him and placed
her tiny hands on his shoulders. " Botta...after we defeat the next team can ... can we go out
on a date before you leave Luca? "
Gasping Botta stood there for a moment then he slowly exhaled. As he turned around his green eyes
met with her dark brown eyes as his cheeks began to grow hot. Nodding Botta's mouth was wide open
as if he was searching for words but couldn't think of anything to say. " Um..we should head back in
and get ready for the next and final match. "
" Ok. "
Running her finger tip over the glass rim Shalya sighed as she watched the screen. " This is so boring. "
" Can I get you another miss? " The bartender asked as she finished wiping a glass off and sitting it down
in front of Shalya. Pulling out a pencil and a note pad she stood there as her long blonde hair fell into
her eyes. " Well ? " Pausing she shook her head and said, " Well when your ready to order again let me
know. "
Thinking Shalya looked up at the menu and said, " Miss...I think I will have a Luca special with a side
of Sea beans. " as she took a sip of her water. Sitting the glass down she ran her fingers through her
hair and sighed. Putting her hair up into a bun she tapped her fingers on the counter as she watched the
bartender prepare her meal. ' Maybe I should head back .. and wait for Datto and the other's so I can
go out with Dat...never mind. ' She thought as she shook her head and narrowed her eyes. ' He wants to
take it slow after all! '
Handing the plate to Shalya the lady wrote a quick note in her note pad and then said, " That will be
twenty nine gil miss. " as she looked up at Shalya and tapped her foot on the floor. " Twenty nine gil
I said. "
" I know all ready! Geez. " Shalya said harshly as she glanced around really quick then slipped her
hand into her open top and pulled out a small leather bag. Opening it up she spilled out the gil on the
table and counted each until she realized she was one gil short. Embarrassed she looked around and then
spotted a gil under the next guys seat. Holding up her hand in effort to tell the lady to hold on she
quickly jumped down off her seat and knelt down. Reaching under the guys seat she carefully grabbed
up the gil and stood back up. Holding it in her hand she dropped it in front of the lady and smirked.
" Twenty Nine gil. "
Cupping her hand the lady quickly scooped the gil off the counter and into her hand. It made a soft clink
noise as each gil hit her hand and the other pieces of gil. " Thank you. Enjoy. "
Cutting into her potato cake Shalya looked up at the screen and sighed as she saw them enter the sphere.
' I need to hurry up anyways..' She thought as she began to wolf down the bites of Potato Cake and Sea
Beans. Downing her glass of water she quickly turned and ran out of the cafe' heading down the road
to the stadium. ' I've got ten minutes to get there! But it will take five just to run clear across town!'
She thought as she opened her mouth and began to breath heavily.
Bumping into a gentleman and his daughter Shalya gasped as she fell to the ground and skinned the paml of
her hands. Sitting up on her knees she raised her dirty hands to her face and looked at them. The cracks
that were left on her hand from the landing began to open allowing blood to flow out. Trembling she stood up
and took off again. Her hair began to come undone as she entered the stadium main lobby.
Walking up the flight of stairs she made her way to sector A and headed to the Besaid locker room. Pushing
open the door she walked inside and sat down on the bench. Glancing around she searched with her eyes
for the first aid kit. Getting up from the bench she walked over to the first aid kit, which was under the
sphere monitor and opened it up. Kneeling down she flipped through and found the cleaning solution as well
as white gauges.
Closing the first aid kit she placed the white massive gauges on top and then began pouring the cleaning
solution on her open wounds. Trembling as she felt it enter her cuts and burn the poison inside she quickly
grabbed up a cotton swab and began cleaning the wound. Soon she had three cotton swabs covered in blood.
Sitting them aside she took the gauge and began to wrap it around her right hand then her left. " I look
like a freak. " She muttered as she picked up the dirty cotton swobs and trashed them.
Passing the Blitz Ball to Shaami Botta groaned as he felt Graav and Abus ram him from both sides. The sphere
pool began to turn colors as he floated there mindlessly. Gathering some strength he swam over to the goal
and floated there keeping guard. His head and body throbbed as he watched the figures at the other end of
the sphere fight over the Blitz Ball. ' Ugn...I hope it's almost half time..' He thought as he put his hands
on his sides as he kicked his legs back and forth.
Holding the Blitz Ball tightly in her hands Shaami spun around swiftly as an invisible force field built
around the Blitz Ball. Her speed decreased as she kicked the Blitz Ball with all her strength toward
the goalie. Floating there she threw her arms up as the buzzard sounded. ' YES! ANOTHER GOAL FOR ME! ' She
thought as she swam over to the exit and headed out of the sphere.
Entering the locker room first Datto slowly made his way to the bench and sat down. He hadn't yet noticed
Shalya sitting at the other end looking at him. Rubbing his face with his wet hands he stood back up and
shook the access water off. Turning as he heard a soft laughter his eyes widen as a smile crossed his face.
" Shalya I didn't see you sitting there. "
" Obviously. " She said as she continued giggling, standing up she hid her hands behind her back as she
walked over to him then gasped as she saw the other's coming in. Her eyes stopped on Shaami. " Who's
she? "
" While you decided to run away for a bit...we asked Shaami here to join our team because Derrick quit. "
Botta said as he sat down on the bench and then laid down. His body trembled in response to the pain
as he stared at the ceiling. " Shalya where did you go and why? "
Sighing Shalya looked away then turned to face her brother. Placing her hands on his arm as she knelt down
beside him she smiled slightly and said, " I'm sorry if I worried you. I needed some time to think. "
squeezing his arm she bite down on her lower lip as she laid her head on his shoulder. " Mm...you guys are
doing great out there. You'll win for sure. "
" Shalya...what happened to your hands? " Datto asked as he knelt down beside her and grabbed hold of one
of her wrists. Looking at the white wrapped hand he narrowed his eyes as he saw spots of blood. " Shalya?
Did someone do this to you? "
" No. I bumped into some guy and his kid and my hands broke my fall. " Sitting up she pulled her hand away
and looked down at her white, dusted dress. Clutching to the dress she looked at her brother then at Shaami
who was staring at him. " Shaami aren't you one of the local reporters? "
Nodding Shaami put her hair back up and then scratched the back of her head as she smiled at Shalya. " Ya
I am. I decided to show my skill a little though...so I could get at least one game in before I went back to
the regular reporting duty. " Lowering her arm she walked over to Botta, her dress clung to her every curve
as she knelt down beside him and ran her hands through his hair. " Botta are you going to be able to play? "
" Of course. Just give me two seconds here..." He muttered as he closed his eyes and slowly exhaled.
Standing up Shalya thought for a moment then held her hands over her brother's body. " I learnt this from
Lady Yuna. " She said happily as she closed her eyes and began to focus all her energy on her hands.
" Draw the light, of the power of healing from this body! Heal and bless him. " She whispered as a white
energy drew from her own body and slowly poured onto his. " There. " Her head felt fuzzy as she fell to her
knee's and clutched her chest. " Mmm...it takes a lot out of me though...but you need it. "
Sitting up Botta looked down at his baby sister and grinned. " A Healer in the family. Cool. " He said
happily as he stood back up and walked out of the locker room. Shouting back to the other's he said
" COME ON YOU LAZY BUMS! TIME TO BLITZ! "
Pulling Shalya up off the ground Datto ran his hands through her hair and smiled as his heart rose to his
throat. " Mmm...I'll score the winning goal. Just...promise to be here when I come back in. I want to
take you out on a date to the Luca Theater. " He said as he cocked his head to the left and leaned in. His
lips gently touched hers as he pulled back away and grinned. " See ya. "
" Datto..." Shalya whispered as she ran up to him and whispered to him softly, " I'll always be waiting. "
as she watched him go to the entrance of the sphere. " Good luck! " She said as she cupped her hands
around her mouth. Smiling she turned back around and walked into the locker room. Closing the locker room
door she sighed as she placed her hand in between her breast and felt the racing of her heart. " I love you
so much Datto..."
The crowd went wild as the Besaid Aurochs and the Luca Goers took their position in the sphere pool. Letty
stared at Graav, waiting for the blitz buzzard to go off. Pushing himself off the platform Letty stretched
his arms into the air, hitting it toward Graav. ' Aww shit! ' Letty thought as he quickly reacted and rammed
Graav. Taking the Blitz Ball he dove under Graav and began swimming at full speed toward the goal. Turning
around he passed the ball to Botta, who passed the ball to Datto.
Grabbing the Blitz Ball Datto ducked as Bickson swung at him. His arm barely missed Datto as he flew past
him. Kicking the Blitz Ball Datto grinned as he saw it smack hard into the back of the goal grid. ' YeS! '
Flipping upside down Datto swam back to his platform. Lowering his head he stood there with one knee of
the platform, his back arched as he waited for the buzzard. ' That was for you Shalya! '
Grabbing the Ball Graav swam toward his own goal then made a quick pass to Abus. He made a circular motion.
' Round house baby! ' He thought as he swam closely to Bickson. Winking at Bickson he swam under Bickson.
Passing the Ball to Bickson, Abus groaned as he was rushed by Shaami, Botta and Datto. ' Damn Graav! ' He
thought as he tasted the blood in the back of his throat. ' I'm gonna black out...' He thought as he floated
there watching Bickson trying to score a goal. ' You fool! Your too far back! '
Disappointed Bickson turned and shook his head at Graav as the buzzard sounded. The match was over. The Aurochs
won again, 0-2. ' Sorry Graav...' He thought as he tried to grab hold of Graav, but was pushed back. Lowering
his head he swam slowly over to the exit and made his way back to the locker room. Running over to Graav he
placed his hands around his waist and kissed the back of his neck. " Come on Graav. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to
miss. I had to take the chance! The buzzard was about to go off. "
" Its ok...I just didn't want to lose so badly. " He answered as he placed his hands on top of Bickson's and
turned around. His eyes were full of disappointment as he leaned forward and kissed Bickson. " Sorry. "
Jumping up and down Shalya wrapped her arms around Datto and kissed him all over the place. Her lips landed on
his cheeks, on his lips, nose and neck. " I'm so happy you won! " She said quickly as she cocked her head to
the right and pressed her lips firmly against his. Her tongue worked its way into his warm mouth and touched
tips with his. Pulling away she grinned as she felt pressing his lower body against hers. " Are you in that big
of a hurry? " She said teaseingly.
Grinning Datto nodded as he grabbed hold of her hands and raised them to his lips. " You better believe it. "
He said as he kissed the knuckles of her left and right hand. " Let's go to the theater after I take a shower."
Leaning in closely Shalya whispered into his ear, " Can I join you? " as she blushed. Her fingers tickled
his ribs as she stood there waiting for his response. Her eyes were locked on his and then she quickly turned
her attention to her brother who was staring at her with cold eyes. " Botta! Wh..what...is it? "
" You know what. " Botta said as grabbed his sister and took her outside. Growling he paced the hall then
threw up his arms and said, " I don't know what to do with you! Your impossible! " as he locked his green
eyes on her. " What do you think your doing?! You were giving him a bonah. "
Lowering her eyes Shalya looked away as she put her hands behind her back. Moving her foot across the
floor in front of her she sighed and said, " Botta. I want you to stop treating me like I'm a little kid.
I am old enough to know how I feel. I love Datto. I want to be with him. Everything about me...I want my
body to feel him...experience him...and be one with him forever. He's my melody...of love..life.." Her eyes
watered as she looked up at her brother and said, " I love him and there's nothing you can do about it! "
" You love him? " Botta said as he leaned against the wall and thought for a moment. Then he burst into
a loud laughter.
Raising her eyebrow Shalya folded her arms across her chest and said, " What? What's so funny!? " as she
looked at her brother.
Grabbing hold of her he pulled her close and hugged her tightly. " I love you little sis....and I ..I'm happy
for you. Because...Datto told me how much he loved you too. " He said as he kissed her cheek. Pulling away
he took his hair down and allowed his red hair to fall, covering the upper part of his ears.
Giggling Shalya jumped up and down and grabbed hold of her brothers hands and squeezed them as she continued
to jump and down. " Oh my God! I love you brother! Your so cool! " Hugging him quickly she turned and ran
back into the locker room. Glancing around she looked over at Jassu and said, " Where's Datto? " concern
covered her face.
Pointing to the shower hall Jassu grinned as he watched her enter the shower hall. Looking over at Botta
and Shaami he said, " You did good Shaami. Join us again next season, ya? " as he continued packing his
leather pack.
" Ok. " Turning to Botta , Shaami wrapped her arms around him and said, " Now how about that date? "
* Well I guess this will wrap it up...unless I get requests to continue...oh and I do not
own any of the characters except Shalya. Square owns all rights to the FFX Characters.