Mrr. Feedback is nice… Having bad, emotionally sucking day. Sorry this is
overly mushy towards the end, I think I find myself wishing I were in her
shoes. *sigh* Yeeees, this is still pg-13, regardless of what you might
think is going to happen.
Chapter 27 To change the world
"But, but my lord!" The younger Auron pleaded, his voice desperate. Rikku watched in a horrified fascination as the memory of the end of Braska's pilgrimage played out before Yuna's own party. "There has to be another way!" His cries were apparently in vain as he sank to his knees… crying. Rikku drew an inward breath, unaware as the living, or unsent, whatever, Auron grasped his blade with a trembling hand. He grunted, standing behind his former self. A strangled sound of anguish was emitted from the guardian as he slashed his mighty sword into the image of himself, hitting nothing but air.
A few moments later, the memory disappeared. Auron stood with his back to the others as his heavy breaths pierced the silence. "And the cycle continued," Auron rasped, his voice etched with despair and regret. Yuna took a few tentative steps forward until the young summoner was right behind him. She placed a gentle hand on her father's guardian, feeling the quivering muscle beneath his unarmored shoulder. Shocking the party, he sunk to his knees, much as he had done ten years before. Yuna knelt as well, keeping the contact. Rikku was slightly jealous, but kept her silence; this was Yuna's right and privilege, to help her guardians in times of need. The young summoner grasped her guardian's waist, feeling muscles flex as Auron fought for control over himself. She gently rested her head upon his back.
"We will… find a way," she murmured softly, glancing at Tidus. The teenager smiled to Yuna, nodding. The young summoner continued her embrace, her warmth spreading to Auron's quivering form. After a time, he relaxed, his head dropped as if in some strange prayer. Yuna stood, and addressed her party. "If we choose the path that has been placed before us… the cycle will… go on. It would be so easy to take this path but… this is false hope," she placed a hand on the still crouched form of Auron. "We must… free Spira of this false hope."
Rikku bounced happily, running over to Yuna and embracing her. Tidus grinned from ear to ear. The party then made it's way to the final chamber, to confront Yunalesca with their… most unusual decision. Rikku stayed behind with Auron, for he had yet to move from his crouched position.
"Auron?" Rikku asked softly, kneeling beside him. His eyes were shut behind his glasses, his face drawn in some unknown emotion. She clutched his arm, shocked to find in chilled. "Are you alright?"
"I… I don't know," he rasped, surprising Rikku as he leaned into her shoulder, his face falling to her warm neck. "I feel… off, like something is wrong but I can't put my finger on it."
Rikku felt her heart leap into her throat. No! There had to be more time than this… She quickly wrapped her arms around him, snuggling into his face. Wanting nothing more than to stay, she knew that this was not the time. She grasped Auron's underarms and helped him to his feet. He wavered slightly before regaining his composure.
"Will you be ok?" She asked, struggling to lift his sword from the ground. He helped her, taking the handle of the blade and gripping it tightly in his gloved hand. A feather-light kiss brushed by her cheek, a hint of stubble upon her smooth skin. Balancing the blade upon his broad shoulder, Auron took her hand in his and strode up the stairs to follow their summoner, speaking not a word of things that would undoubtedly come in the near future.
Entering the darkened room, suddenly the walls disappeared. Rikku gasped in shock, huddling against Auron's tall frame. A brief conversation with Yunalesca triggered another memory, the final memory of this cursed place. Rikku clutched Auron tightly as she watched both his memory and Tidus surge forward, howling their anger and rage. Young Auron was uncontrolled, emotional. He cried out in pain, placing the blame of his sorrows upon the unsent summoner. He cried out in pure emotional agony as the translucent memory charged Yunalesca. Rikku stifled a gasp of horror as the young guardian was thrown back, landing in a crumpled ball some feet away. Unable to bear the sight, Rikku buried her face in Auron's chest, tears leaking onto the leather. He was shaken himself, but brought his free arm to encase the girl, and glared at Yunalesca with hostility he had never shown before.
Bitter and outraged, Tidus and Yuna accused the unsent summoner of treason and lies. Yunalesca stared in disbelief at Yuna's opposition to the final summoning. A look of pity crossed her features as she decided to disperse of this unruly summoner. She suddenly flew into the air, her mostly nude body hovering above the party.
"This is it!" Auron cried, his weapon drawn. "Choose your fate! Die in hope, or face your fears!" Short conversation was spoken throughout the group, raising the morale of the party and their actions.
Yuna immediately summoned Bahamut, and Rikku stared in awe of the huge dragon, his brightly-colored armored wings flapping as he landed amongst them, his broad arms crossing defiantly against his muscular chest. Yuna summoned Aeon after Aeon, saving the strength of her party for last. Rikku rested tensely against Auron's chiseled chest, his free arm wrapped around her slender waist. The summoner called Yojimbo last, and paid handsomely for his attacks. After a time, the unsent summoner cried out, and suddenly a repulsive mutation took hold of her mostly-nude body. A large face revealed itself to the party, a slithering tongue of scales lashing out in a disgusting display. All Aeons were spent, and Rikku, Wakka, and Tidus charged forward to rid themselves of Yunalesca forever. Claw, jab, and claw again, that was Rikku's plan of attack. Apparently she was making progress, for the enraged mutation of Yunalesca sent a bone-jarring assault to the Al Bhed, knocking her to the ground and covering her with sticky goo. Rikku moaned, struggling to rise when she realized she was no longer able to see the fight. Rendered helpless, Rikku struggled to dispel the magic, but another attack smashed into her, sending her flying. Moaning and blind, she struggled to rise, dazed. A fuzzy hand forced her back.
"Rikku stay, Kimahri and Auron take your place," a deep voice rumbled, and left her alone. Grunting, she sat up, not even sure which direction she was facing. Shrieks from the unsent summoner and the sound of weapons filled her ears, groans of pain and whoops of victory following shortly after. She heard Yunalesca say something, but she wasn't sure what. After that… silence.
"Um… hello?" She called softly, unsure. The sound of footsteps approached her. Two massive paws lifted her effortlessly into the air, eliciting a shocked squeal from the Al Bhed. "Is everyone ok?" she whispered to Kimahri, unaware of the status of her friends.
"Yes. Auron stays behind with Tidus. We go to airship now," He replied, his brick-hard and furry chest tickling Rikku's nose. Rikku wondered what they were doing behind, but didn't let it bother her. A blast of chilled air hit her skin, and she assumed she as outside. Her skin was still sticky from whatever Yunalesca had hit her with. She felt wretched and in need of a bath.
She heard the motor of the Airship above, and they entered the ship, Rikku wasn't quite sure how.
"Kimahri put Rikku in bedroom, Kimahri go find Yuna to heal Rikku," he said, and Rikku felt the soft of a bed beneath her, as she was set down. She heard him walk away and out of the door.
Insecure, she huddled against the mattress, her sticky skin clinging to the sheets. A few minutes later, she heard the door open again.
"Yunie?" She asked softly. The person said nothing, but sat on the edge of the bed. A rough hand gently touched her face and a callused finger brushed across her lips.
"My, Yunie, you have big hands," she joked, eliciting a soft, deep chuckle from her companion. "Where is she?" Rikku asked.
"She is… resting. She spent the majority of her efforts on summoning all, /all/ of her Aeons, so I told her I would stay with you until she woke, refreshed." Rikku nodded, understandable. Though she really didn't like being blind, it rendered her so very helpless.
"Auron, I'm… gross," she murmured, making a face. Another small laugh, and a kiss upon her hair.
"It doesn't bother me one bit," Auron murmured, continuing his caress of her face.
"Well, it bothers me! I'm… nasty and sticky," she complained. His silence worried her, what was he doing? There was a rustling of fabric and the sound of things being placed on the floor. She gasped when she felt him lift her, her bare arms hitting smooth skin. "Where are we going?" She asked, but received no reply. "Auron!" She quipped, and sighed. They entered another room, and she was pelted by steam. She squeaked in surprise.
"What are you doing?" She asked softly, someone afraid.
"Taking advantage of your… condition," he replied smoothly, and she inhaled as his fingers removed her shirt.
"Auron!" she squealed, "Please tell me we are in a /private/ place," she groaned. Her voice softened as his hands gracefully removed her bra. Resting Rikku in his lap, he removed her boots and gloves, and she moaned softly as his hand sifted through her hair, his lips resting upon her ear. He gently untied her hair, the silky strands flowing down her bare back and shoulders.
"Stand?" he asked, and she obliged. She gasped again as he removed her shorts and underwear, sliding them down her long legs.
"Auron!" She hissed, uncertain whether or not she was aggravated or enticed. She stepped out of the clothing uncertainly, a blush racing across her face. She really wished she could see his face, so she might have an /idea/ of what he was thinking. My gods, if her father walked in… She shuddered at the thought.
Rikku heard the rustle of clothing, the felt his strong arms lift her again. A moan of sweet pleasure escaped her lips as she felt herself become encased in steaming hot water. She realized they must be in the bathing room on the third floor of the ship.
Auron sat in the pool with her in his lap, resting Rikku against his brick- hard chest. She nuzzled his smooth skin, silently thanking him for his compassion. He rested his head back against the metal deck of the pool for a time, feeling his muscles and body relax in the warmth of the water.
Rikku felt his hands thread through her hair, and she sighed in contentment. Auron cupped his hands, and brought a small amount of water to her scalp, the liquid dampening her golden strands. Reaching to the deck, he grasped the small bottle of soap, and worked a lather into his hands. Rikku smelled the soft fragrance before she felt it. He slowly began to wash her, his hands sliding smoothly across her skin. Had she not been so relaxed, she might have found his touch erotic. But as of the moment, she sighed, resting her head against what she assumed what his shoulder and fell to relaxed bliss.
After washing her, he worked his hands into her hair, his breaths even across her ear and cheek. Her sensitive scalp sang at the touch, the silk of soap dripping down her neck. Trusting Auron fully, she allowed him to dip back her neck and head, the water cleansing her hair. Half reclined as he supported her back, she felt the gentle brush of his lips against her throat as he kissed her sweet skin.
They sat there for what must have been an hour, Rikku's sightless eyes closed in peace and comfort. She felt herself start to drift off, but didn't really care. She was somewhat aware of the steamy air hitting her wet skin, and the caress of a towel against her bare body. Clad in the towel, she felt Auron carry her off, she really didn't care where, as long as he was with her.
The smooth fabric of sheets and soft pillows was pressed against her naked skin. She felt him climb into the bed also, his own unclothed body pressing against hers. He pulled the smooth comforter over the sheets, securing their own little world, separating them from all else. Rikku felt a hand trail across her face, down her neck, cross her collar bone and down her arm. She sighed, enwrapping her arms around Auron's solid and smooth back. She slept soundly in his arms.
***o_o eee. Funfunfun. Go see the new aurikku page on my website. Fwee.
-Spazkit
Chapter 27 To change the world
"But, but my lord!" The younger Auron pleaded, his voice desperate. Rikku watched in a horrified fascination as the memory of the end of Braska's pilgrimage played out before Yuna's own party. "There has to be another way!" His cries were apparently in vain as he sank to his knees… crying. Rikku drew an inward breath, unaware as the living, or unsent, whatever, Auron grasped his blade with a trembling hand. He grunted, standing behind his former self. A strangled sound of anguish was emitted from the guardian as he slashed his mighty sword into the image of himself, hitting nothing but air.
A few moments later, the memory disappeared. Auron stood with his back to the others as his heavy breaths pierced the silence. "And the cycle continued," Auron rasped, his voice etched with despair and regret. Yuna took a few tentative steps forward until the young summoner was right behind him. She placed a gentle hand on her father's guardian, feeling the quivering muscle beneath his unarmored shoulder. Shocking the party, he sunk to his knees, much as he had done ten years before. Yuna knelt as well, keeping the contact. Rikku was slightly jealous, but kept her silence; this was Yuna's right and privilege, to help her guardians in times of need. The young summoner grasped her guardian's waist, feeling muscles flex as Auron fought for control over himself. She gently rested her head upon his back.
"We will… find a way," she murmured softly, glancing at Tidus. The teenager smiled to Yuna, nodding. The young summoner continued her embrace, her warmth spreading to Auron's quivering form. After a time, he relaxed, his head dropped as if in some strange prayer. Yuna stood, and addressed her party. "If we choose the path that has been placed before us… the cycle will… go on. It would be so easy to take this path but… this is false hope," she placed a hand on the still crouched form of Auron. "We must… free Spira of this false hope."
Rikku bounced happily, running over to Yuna and embracing her. Tidus grinned from ear to ear. The party then made it's way to the final chamber, to confront Yunalesca with their… most unusual decision. Rikku stayed behind with Auron, for he had yet to move from his crouched position.
"Auron?" Rikku asked softly, kneeling beside him. His eyes were shut behind his glasses, his face drawn in some unknown emotion. She clutched his arm, shocked to find in chilled. "Are you alright?"
"I… I don't know," he rasped, surprising Rikku as he leaned into her shoulder, his face falling to her warm neck. "I feel… off, like something is wrong but I can't put my finger on it."
Rikku felt her heart leap into her throat. No! There had to be more time than this… She quickly wrapped her arms around him, snuggling into his face. Wanting nothing more than to stay, she knew that this was not the time. She grasped Auron's underarms and helped him to his feet. He wavered slightly before regaining his composure.
"Will you be ok?" She asked, struggling to lift his sword from the ground. He helped her, taking the handle of the blade and gripping it tightly in his gloved hand. A feather-light kiss brushed by her cheek, a hint of stubble upon her smooth skin. Balancing the blade upon his broad shoulder, Auron took her hand in his and strode up the stairs to follow their summoner, speaking not a word of things that would undoubtedly come in the near future.
Entering the darkened room, suddenly the walls disappeared. Rikku gasped in shock, huddling against Auron's tall frame. A brief conversation with Yunalesca triggered another memory, the final memory of this cursed place. Rikku clutched Auron tightly as she watched both his memory and Tidus surge forward, howling their anger and rage. Young Auron was uncontrolled, emotional. He cried out in pain, placing the blame of his sorrows upon the unsent summoner. He cried out in pure emotional agony as the translucent memory charged Yunalesca. Rikku stifled a gasp of horror as the young guardian was thrown back, landing in a crumpled ball some feet away. Unable to bear the sight, Rikku buried her face in Auron's chest, tears leaking onto the leather. He was shaken himself, but brought his free arm to encase the girl, and glared at Yunalesca with hostility he had never shown before.
Bitter and outraged, Tidus and Yuna accused the unsent summoner of treason and lies. Yunalesca stared in disbelief at Yuna's opposition to the final summoning. A look of pity crossed her features as she decided to disperse of this unruly summoner. She suddenly flew into the air, her mostly nude body hovering above the party.
"This is it!" Auron cried, his weapon drawn. "Choose your fate! Die in hope, or face your fears!" Short conversation was spoken throughout the group, raising the morale of the party and their actions.
Yuna immediately summoned Bahamut, and Rikku stared in awe of the huge dragon, his brightly-colored armored wings flapping as he landed amongst them, his broad arms crossing defiantly against his muscular chest. Yuna summoned Aeon after Aeon, saving the strength of her party for last. Rikku rested tensely against Auron's chiseled chest, his free arm wrapped around her slender waist. The summoner called Yojimbo last, and paid handsomely for his attacks. After a time, the unsent summoner cried out, and suddenly a repulsive mutation took hold of her mostly-nude body. A large face revealed itself to the party, a slithering tongue of scales lashing out in a disgusting display. All Aeons were spent, and Rikku, Wakka, and Tidus charged forward to rid themselves of Yunalesca forever. Claw, jab, and claw again, that was Rikku's plan of attack. Apparently she was making progress, for the enraged mutation of Yunalesca sent a bone-jarring assault to the Al Bhed, knocking her to the ground and covering her with sticky goo. Rikku moaned, struggling to rise when she realized she was no longer able to see the fight. Rendered helpless, Rikku struggled to dispel the magic, but another attack smashed into her, sending her flying. Moaning and blind, she struggled to rise, dazed. A fuzzy hand forced her back.
"Rikku stay, Kimahri and Auron take your place," a deep voice rumbled, and left her alone. Grunting, she sat up, not even sure which direction she was facing. Shrieks from the unsent summoner and the sound of weapons filled her ears, groans of pain and whoops of victory following shortly after. She heard Yunalesca say something, but she wasn't sure what. After that… silence.
"Um… hello?" She called softly, unsure. The sound of footsteps approached her. Two massive paws lifted her effortlessly into the air, eliciting a shocked squeal from the Al Bhed. "Is everyone ok?" she whispered to Kimahri, unaware of the status of her friends.
"Yes. Auron stays behind with Tidus. We go to airship now," He replied, his brick-hard and furry chest tickling Rikku's nose. Rikku wondered what they were doing behind, but didn't let it bother her. A blast of chilled air hit her skin, and she assumed she as outside. Her skin was still sticky from whatever Yunalesca had hit her with. She felt wretched and in need of a bath.
She heard the motor of the Airship above, and they entered the ship, Rikku wasn't quite sure how.
"Kimahri put Rikku in bedroom, Kimahri go find Yuna to heal Rikku," he said, and Rikku felt the soft of a bed beneath her, as she was set down. She heard him walk away and out of the door.
Insecure, she huddled against the mattress, her sticky skin clinging to the sheets. A few minutes later, she heard the door open again.
"Yunie?" She asked softly. The person said nothing, but sat on the edge of the bed. A rough hand gently touched her face and a callused finger brushed across her lips.
"My, Yunie, you have big hands," she joked, eliciting a soft, deep chuckle from her companion. "Where is she?" Rikku asked.
"She is… resting. She spent the majority of her efforts on summoning all, /all/ of her Aeons, so I told her I would stay with you until she woke, refreshed." Rikku nodded, understandable. Though she really didn't like being blind, it rendered her so very helpless.
"Auron, I'm… gross," she murmured, making a face. Another small laugh, and a kiss upon her hair.
"It doesn't bother me one bit," Auron murmured, continuing his caress of her face.
"Well, it bothers me! I'm… nasty and sticky," she complained. His silence worried her, what was he doing? There was a rustling of fabric and the sound of things being placed on the floor. She gasped when she felt him lift her, her bare arms hitting smooth skin. "Where are we going?" She asked, but received no reply. "Auron!" She quipped, and sighed. They entered another room, and she was pelted by steam. She squeaked in surprise.
"What are you doing?" She asked softly, someone afraid.
"Taking advantage of your… condition," he replied smoothly, and she inhaled as his fingers removed her shirt.
"Auron!" she squealed, "Please tell me we are in a /private/ place," she groaned. Her voice softened as his hands gracefully removed her bra. Resting Rikku in his lap, he removed her boots and gloves, and she moaned softly as his hand sifted through her hair, his lips resting upon her ear. He gently untied her hair, the silky strands flowing down her bare back and shoulders.
"Stand?" he asked, and she obliged. She gasped again as he removed her shorts and underwear, sliding them down her long legs.
"Auron!" She hissed, uncertain whether or not she was aggravated or enticed. She stepped out of the clothing uncertainly, a blush racing across her face. She really wished she could see his face, so she might have an /idea/ of what he was thinking. My gods, if her father walked in… She shuddered at the thought.
Rikku heard the rustle of clothing, the felt his strong arms lift her again. A moan of sweet pleasure escaped her lips as she felt herself become encased in steaming hot water. She realized they must be in the bathing room on the third floor of the ship.
Auron sat in the pool with her in his lap, resting Rikku against his brick- hard chest. She nuzzled his smooth skin, silently thanking him for his compassion. He rested his head back against the metal deck of the pool for a time, feeling his muscles and body relax in the warmth of the water.
Rikku felt his hands thread through her hair, and she sighed in contentment. Auron cupped his hands, and brought a small amount of water to her scalp, the liquid dampening her golden strands. Reaching to the deck, he grasped the small bottle of soap, and worked a lather into his hands. Rikku smelled the soft fragrance before she felt it. He slowly began to wash her, his hands sliding smoothly across her skin. Had she not been so relaxed, she might have found his touch erotic. But as of the moment, she sighed, resting her head against what she assumed what his shoulder and fell to relaxed bliss.
After washing her, he worked his hands into her hair, his breaths even across her ear and cheek. Her sensitive scalp sang at the touch, the silk of soap dripping down her neck. Trusting Auron fully, she allowed him to dip back her neck and head, the water cleansing her hair. Half reclined as he supported her back, she felt the gentle brush of his lips against her throat as he kissed her sweet skin.
They sat there for what must have been an hour, Rikku's sightless eyes closed in peace and comfort. She felt herself start to drift off, but didn't really care. She was somewhat aware of the steamy air hitting her wet skin, and the caress of a towel against her bare body. Clad in the towel, she felt Auron carry her off, she really didn't care where, as long as he was with her.
The smooth fabric of sheets and soft pillows was pressed against her naked skin. She felt him climb into the bed also, his own unclothed body pressing against hers. He pulled the smooth comforter over the sheets, securing their own little world, separating them from all else. Rikku felt a hand trail across her face, down her neck, cross her collar bone and down her arm. She sighed, enwrapping her arms around Auron's solid and smooth back. She slept soundly in his arms.
***o_o eee. Funfunfun. Go see the new aurikku page on my website. Fwee.
-Spazkit