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Chapter 5 Frozen Plains
Rikku wasn't so sure about this Guado guy. One look at him and her brain registered 'fruitcake'. Oy. And he was in desperate need of a hairstylist…
As Yunie walked away, following the Guado, she gazed back at the party, unsure. It was Auron who calmed her, reassuring the summoner. As they group walked after her, Rikku paused. She had this sinking feeling in her gut. She eyed the ice and snow carefully. Wait a second, that smell… was it… fuel? Tanker fuel? She stopped dead, Wakka running into her.
"Auuff! Keep walkin', ya?" Grumbled the annoyed blitzball player. But she stayed still. The scent, it was on the wind, growing stronger.
Tidus came to her side. "What is it, Rikku?" Before she could answer, the roar of engines blasted over the icy cold.
"AL Bhed!" Cried Wakka. Rikku stared, shocked. Her brother? Oh no! She raced over the snow, skidding on the ice. The two siblings spat short exchanges of Al Bhed at each other, and Rikku gasped again. Not their magic! But her brother had already disappeared inside the frightening contraption. She shook her head. This was her choice! She was guarding Yunie now, her brother should just bud out!
Regardless, she was ready to fight. She would protect her cousin, no matter what!
* * * * * * *
Half an hour later, things were not looking up. The machina was far more powerful than Rikku had expected. Lulu was frantically trying to cast Thundara before the thing spat it's Mana Beam again. Uggghh. Three times in a row Rikku had been pounded by that beam, and somehow she was still standing. Her body was throbbing in regular intervals now, but she continued to fight. She had to, she was one of the only three left. Wakka was the last, besides Lulu and herself. Yuna had caused massive damage with her Aeons, but the Mana Beam had beaten them all, and now things were looking grim. Auron, Kimahri and Tidus had guarded Yuna the best they could, but they too were unconscious, victim to the powerful weapon.
Lulu successfully cast her spell, causing the Crawler to quake. Oh no! It got Lulu too! Rikku swayed, her time running out. Wakka was in no better condition, but he launched his Blitzball anyway. Rikku felt floaty, like she was hovering. Oh goody, head wound, she thought, and decided to hell with it. She combined her most powerful items, tossing the explosive to the machina. To her surprise, the fireball blasted the cannon right off the hull, rupturing the gas tank. "NO! Get out!" She cried. She thanked the gods when she saw her brother and his friend escape before the thing blew. Fire and metal shards flew everywhere, a piece catching Rikku on her arm.
Problem averted, barely, Wakka just glared at Rikku, blood and all. Uhoh. He silently cast life to the party, the guardians and summoner dragging themselves to their feet. Rikku stood a good ten yards away, looking back where her brother had just been. STUPID! She thought.
Weak, bleeding, tired and… well, 'floaty', she handled the oncoming barrage of insults and questions from Wakka quite well. In the end, Wakka just stormed off. Rikku closed her eyes. They snapped open two seconds later when someone called her name.
"Rikku!" Auron called, and she "floated" right on over. "Do you know how to use this?" He asked gently, kneeling before her and the overturned speeder. She nodded her head, the world flipping upside down in the process. She was aware of Wakka and Auron talking or something, then his hand gently touched her wobbly ankle. She also knelt, and helped to overturn the speeder. A blob of blue skid past her, followed by more engine revs. Auron helped her stand, then sat her down in front of the handlebars. Her drive? Did he have a death wish? She couldn't tell snow from sky at the moment.
Then Auron sat behind her, his arms coming around her shoulders to take the handlebars. Before he started the engine, one arm wrapped itself over her shoulder to her stomach, pulling her smaller form into his torso. The sides of his scarlet coat created a kind of barrier, enwrapping her. As he leaned forward, her head fell beneath his chin, her face buried in the warmth of his neck. He revved the speeder, and took off over the snow. Rikku barely noticed the thrum of the engine or jumps over the snow dunes. Half-conscious, she only wished the trip would last forever.
"Rikku?" Auron asked gently, having brought the speeder to a stop. She didn't respond, body limp against his. He reached behind her back and into his coat, retrieving a hi-potion. He watched the swirling light play across her features, into and through her wounds. The swordsman felt her shift. She peeked open an eye, looking up to him. His eyes were warm. Then, cruelly, he moved, getting off the speeder and leaving the Al Bhed alone.
She watched Auron approach the temple doors. Rikku, energized now, bounced up and scurried after him. Upon reaching the stone steps, the priest would not let her enter.
"She is a guardian," Stated Auron, "By her choice. That is all that is needed to be a guardian." The priest stuttered, then reluctantly let her pass. Eeee! Rikku passed through the huge carved doors to the interior of the Macalania temple.
It was beautiful inside, regardless of her beliefs of Yevon. The statues rose proudly above the guardians, faces solemn. Rikku admired the craftsmanship and architecture of the temple.
Several priest-people, or whoever they were, came running out of a chamber to her left, screaming about Lord Gyscal. Tidus ran, followed by the rest. Rikku scrambled to keep up. By the time she had reached the sidechamber, a small sphere was playing. So. Gyscal was murdered. That was not a nice thing at all. Auron shook his head.
"She is going to try and stop him alone."
"We can't let that happen!" Cried Tidus, and he and Kimahri simultaneously raced out of the room, to the trials. Wakka just shook his head, shocked. Poor Wakka, Rikku thought. She really did feel badly about his faith… he was going to have to go against everything he believed in.
Auron came behind them both, pushing them out of the room. Yuna needed them now. They raced into a large oval chamber, complete with interior decorating of Seymor Guado and two of his little friends. Yunie!
A fierce battle began. For Yuna's life, for them all. Maester or not, Seymor was not going to be allowed freedom from punishment.
Rikku swiped the first Guado with a vengeance, her claw drawing green gooey Guado blood. Tidus followed, slashing with his sword. Lulu came next, finishing the guard. However, the guard to Seymor's right sent a mind- numbing blow to Rikku's chest. Time for the girl seemed to stop. The world seemed to be in a fog. Why? Normaly battles were crisp and clear, fight, and be victorious. Now, it felt as if her legs were rubber. Had the wound been that bad? Things were spinning. She had no control. She could see blurry objects here and there, but nothing was defined. What was wrong with her? She heard voices…
"I, I do not have enough magic to cast ensuna!" Cried Yuna, seemingly far away. Rikku saw a dark red blur. Not in control, she charged, slamming her fist into it's fuzzy form.
Auron grunted, Rikku's attack more powerful than he'd thought. Her jade eyes were glazed, and she continued to pound his chest. They did not have the items to cure her, and she was doing more damage to her party member than to Seymor, who laughed and laughed. Auron had only one, probably not wise, idea. He pulled her close, ignoring the painful jabs of her claw. His nose brushed her face, his breath mingling with her own. He whispered her name.
In the heated environment of the battle, time seemed to stop. Rikku, confused, heard her name. What? Auron? That was not Auron. Auron was not the enemy that was gripping her shoulders. But…
He pulled closer still, oblivious to the others. His rough voice whispered her name again, and he gently kissed the bridge of her nose. Rikku stopped attacking.
"…Auron? Is that you?" He smiled.
"Go." His voice was calm, breath washing over her face. Still somewhat confused, she broke away, stumbling past Kimahri, who took her place. She sat down, head spinning, little stars racing around her forehead. She was vaguely aware of Seymor's insane laugh, and the summoning of an Aeon. Seymor's Aeon? Oh dear. Brain still awash from the confusion, she was aware of a bright beam of light… and then the world was black…
*** Gar. I have re-written this chapter like four times. It's not doing what I want it to, but I need to move on with the story so… blah. -_- I sowwy.
-Spazkit
Chapter 5 Frozen Plains
Rikku wasn't so sure about this Guado guy. One look at him and her brain registered 'fruitcake'. Oy. And he was in desperate need of a hairstylist…
As Yunie walked away, following the Guado, she gazed back at the party, unsure. It was Auron who calmed her, reassuring the summoner. As they group walked after her, Rikku paused. She had this sinking feeling in her gut. She eyed the ice and snow carefully. Wait a second, that smell… was it… fuel? Tanker fuel? She stopped dead, Wakka running into her.
"Auuff! Keep walkin', ya?" Grumbled the annoyed blitzball player. But she stayed still. The scent, it was on the wind, growing stronger.
Tidus came to her side. "What is it, Rikku?" Before she could answer, the roar of engines blasted over the icy cold.
"AL Bhed!" Cried Wakka. Rikku stared, shocked. Her brother? Oh no! She raced over the snow, skidding on the ice. The two siblings spat short exchanges of Al Bhed at each other, and Rikku gasped again. Not their magic! But her brother had already disappeared inside the frightening contraption. She shook her head. This was her choice! She was guarding Yunie now, her brother should just bud out!
Regardless, she was ready to fight. She would protect her cousin, no matter what!
* * * * * * *
Half an hour later, things were not looking up. The machina was far more powerful than Rikku had expected. Lulu was frantically trying to cast Thundara before the thing spat it's Mana Beam again. Uggghh. Three times in a row Rikku had been pounded by that beam, and somehow she was still standing. Her body was throbbing in regular intervals now, but she continued to fight. She had to, she was one of the only three left. Wakka was the last, besides Lulu and herself. Yuna had caused massive damage with her Aeons, but the Mana Beam had beaten them all, and now things were looking grim. Auron, Kimahri and Tidus had guarded Yuna the best they could, but they too were unconscious, victim to the powerful weapon.
Lulu successfully cast her spell, causing the Crawler to quake. Oh no! It got Lulu too! Rikku swayed, her time running out. Wakka was in no better condition, but he launched his Blitzball anyway. Rikku felt floaty, like she was hovering. Oh goody, head wound, she thought, and decided to hell with it. She combined her most powerful items, tossing the explosive to the machina. To her surprise, the fireball blasted the cannon right off the hull, rupturing the gas tank. "NO! Get out!" She cried. She thanked the gods when she saw her brother and his friend escape before the thing blew. Fire and metal shards flew everywhere, a piece catching Rikku on her arm.
Problem averted, barely, Wakka just glared at Rikku, blood and all. Uhoh. He silently cast life to the party, the guardians and summoner dragging themselves to their feet. Rikku stood a good ten yards away, looking back where her brother had just been. STUPID! She thought.
Weak, bleeding, tired and… well, 'floaty', she handled the oncoming barrage of insults and questions from Wakka quite well. In the end, Wakka just stormed off. Rikku closed her eyes. They snapped open two seconds later when someone called her name.
"Rikku!" Auron called, and she "floated" right on over. "Do you know how to use this?" He asked gently, kneeling before her and the overturned speeder. She nodded her head, the world flipping upside down in the process. She was aware of Wakka and Auron talking or something, then his hand gently touched her wobbly ankle. She also knelt, and helped to overturn the speeder. A blob of blue skid past her, followed by more engine revs. Auron helped her stand, then sat her down in front of the handlebars. Her drive? Did he have a death wish? She couldn't tell snow from sky at the moment.
Then Auron sat behind her, his arms coming around her shoulders to take the handlebars. Before he started the engine, one arm wrapped itself over her shoulder to her stomach, pulling her smaller form into his torso. The sides of his scarlet coat created a kind of barrier, enwrapping her. As he leaned forward, her head fell beneath his chin, her face buried in the warmth of his neck. He revved the speeder, and took off over the snow. Rikku barely noticed the thrum of the engine or jumps over the snow dunes. Half-conscious, she only wished the trip would last forever.
"Rikku?" Auron asked gently, having brought the speeder to a stop. She didn't respond, body limp against his. He reached behind her back and into his coat, retrieving a hi-potion. He watched the swirling light play across her features, into and through her wounds. The swordsman felt her shift. She peeked open an eye, looking up to him. His eyes were warm. Then, cruelly, he moved, getting off the speeder and leaving the Al Bhed alone.
She watched Auron approach the temple doors. Rikku, energized now, bounced up and scurried after him. Upon reaching the stone steps, the priest would not let her enter.
"She is a guardian," Stated Auron, "By her choice. That is all that is needed to be a guardian." The priest stuttered, then reluctantly let her pass. Eeee! Rikku passed through the huge carved doors to the interior of the Macalania temple.
It was beautiful inside, regardless of her beliefs of Yevon. The statues rose proudly above the guardians, faces solemn. Rikku admired the craftsmanship and architecture of the temple.
Several priest-people, or whoever they were, came running out of a chamber to her left, screaming about Lord Gyscal. Tidus ran, followed by the rest. Rikku scrambled to keep up. By the time she had reached the sidechamber, a small sphere was playing. So. Gyscal was murdered. That was not a nice thing at all. Auron shook his head.
"She is going to try and stop him alone."
"We can't let that happen!" Cried Tidus, and he and Kimahri simultaneously raced out of the room, to the trials. Wakka just shook his head, shocked. Poor Wakka, Rikku thought. She really did feel badly about his faith… he was going to have to go against everything he believed in.
Auron came behind them both, pushing them out of the room. Yuna needed them now. They raced into a large oval chamber, complete with interior decorating of Seymor Guado and two of his little friends. Yunie!
A fierce battle began. For Yuna's life, for them all. Maester or not, Seymor was not going to be allowed freedom from punishment.
Rikku swiped the first Guado with a vengeance, her claw drawing green gooey Guado blood. Tidus followed, slashing with his sword. Lulu came next, finishing the guard. However, the guard to Seymor's right sent a mind- numbing blow to Rikku's chest. Time for the girl seemed to stop. The world seemed to be in a fog. Why? Normaly battles were crisp and clear, fight, and be victorious. Now, it felt as if her legs were rubber. Had the wound been that bad? Things were spinning. She had no control. She could see blurry objects here and there, but nothing was defined. What was wrong with her? She heard voices…
"I, I do not have enough magic to cast ensuna!" Cried Yuna, seemingly far away. Rikku saw a dark red blur. Not in control, she charged, slamming her fist into it's fuzzy form.
Auron grunted, Rikku's attack more powerful than he'd thought. Her jade eyes were glazed, and she continued to pound his chest. They did not have the items to cure her, and she was doing more damage to her party member than to Seymor, who laughed and laughed. Auron had only one, probably not wise, idea. He pulled her close, ignoring the painful jabs of her claw. His nose brushed her face, his breath mingling with her own. He whispered her name.
In the heated environment of the battle, time seemed to stop. Rikku, confused, heard her name. What? Auron? That was not Auron. Auron was not the enemy that was gripping her shoulders. But…
He pulled closer still, oblivious to the others. His rough voice whispered her name again, and he gently kissed the bridge of her nose. Rikku stopped attacking.
"…Auron? Is that you?" He smiled.
"Go." His voice was calm, breath washing over her face. Still somewhat confused, she broke away, stumbling past Kimahri, who took her place. She sat down, head spinning, little stars racing around her forehead. She was vaguely aware of Seymor's insane laugh, and the summoning of an Aeon. Seymor's Aeon? Oh dear. Brain still awash from the confusion, she was aware of a bright beam of light… and then the world was black…
*** Gar. I have re-written this chapter like four times. It's not doing what I want it to, but I need to move on with the story so… blah. -_- I sowwy.
-Spazkit