Authors Note: Here you have it. The much anticipated reunion, go ahead and bitch at me for taking a few days. I rule, though, foos. Thank you SO much for these awesome reviews, especially 7th guardian and Tidus, you guys rock my socks. Oh, and I'm switching lyric songs from take a bow to somebody's crying by Chris Isaak, copyrights go to him. Also, for those of you that keep asking, I will most likely write a sequal for this fanfic seeing as how I will have to; the ending won't be satisfactory for you, i'll bet. ::Yawn:: Without further Adue, here we have it, kiddies!

Serenity Uprising: CH6: I Dream of you


I know somebody, they cry for you.
They lye awake and then dream of you.
I'll bet you never even knew they do, but--
Somebody's cryin'.


Lector's luminous eyes held swords of disturbance. He released Yuna, and paused--breathing in the air.

No--not yet! He whispered, a deeper sense of harshness than usual. He released his grip from Yuna's wrist and snapped his fingers, instantly teleporting him to his boat--he was leaving Besaid for the time being. He knew what was coming, and he was not prepared. He sensed something.

The attendant of Lector's personal boat gave him a puzzled look. Is there a problem, my lord? He asked.


I had a vision, He stated, his tone of voice was suspecting; it was mysterious.


Oh? What of? The man crossed his arms.


A warrior. A great warrior--one whom shall wreck my plans if not dealt with. Come. We need to leave here; we need time to prepare. Take me someplace where there is little population. Kilika shall suffice.. Lector clapped his hands, gesturing twords the steering wheel. The luetenant turned, and nodding, he activated the ship. They were off within seconds.



* * *

Lulu did not like Yuna away with Lector alone. He was a man with no heart; who knows what he would do to her. Lulu remembered Yuna's trembling; the look of great fear in her azure eyes. Without a second thought, the mage gathered her skirts in her hands, and stepped out into the night. She was happy to find that the air was not heavy; there was nothing ominous about it. As she looked up, clouds seemed to fade. They revealed a full moon, and silver stars twinkling in the light. They seemed to be smiling at her. The wind subdued, warming the area--and her heart. She glanced over at the tents--Yuna was probobly in the North End tent. It was forbidden, therefore, it seemed likely that Lector would use it. She hustled herself over, stopping occasionally to look at the stars. They were reassuring her; it was the most beautiful night besaid had had in a long time.


Lulu soon reached her destination; it would have taken less time, had she not savored the warmth the stars cast down on her. But it was worth it. She hoped Yuna would be able to enjoy this comfort as well.

She carefully opened the flap of the tent, surprised to see Yuna there--alone. The summoner was fiddling with her thumbs, a smile---a real smile---was pursed on her lips. Lulu smiled for the sake of smiling. Yuna looked up, somewhat startled to see Lulu there. She nodded, and moved over.

Where's Lector? Lulu asked, looking around. Yuna nearly laughed with joy at the sound of Lulu's voice. It was not worried, it was not empty, it was as it used to be; when she was a child growing up in besaid.


He's gone, she responded simply.


Lulu sat down, folding her arms down on her lap.


I don't know, but I have the feeling he is no longer in besaid. Yuna smiled at this comment. She was much happier without Lector there.


I see.


There was a silence. It was not an uncomfortable silence, but one that seemed to take up the emptyness in it's own. It was a silence they both had longed for. Yuna was the first to break it.


I can sense something. She stood up, she was out and out excited.


You too? Lulu did the same. She was more exhuberant than she had ever been before.


They laughed at eachother. There were so many real smiles that evening, along with so many real cries. However, the smiles far out-weighed the cries.


The stars...they shine brighter than usual. Lulu opened the tent flap, and they stepped outside.


It was the only thing Yuna could mutter. There had not been stars--or a full moon--in so long. She could feel her father looking down on her, urging her to relax. There was no need. She was as relaxed as could be. The question was---why?


***



Lulu and Yuna had not been the only ones admiring the beautiful night. Wakka, too, had begun to take a walk--over to the ship docks. He remembered teaching Tidus the basics of fighting there, and chuckling to himself, remembering how little Tidus had known. He had come so far. Wakka sat down, staring up at the stars. They were so comforting for the town of besaid; nothing could break the perfection of this night. However, something could add to it.


Wakka sighed a sigh of contentment. He blinked several times, noticing a small light in the distance.



What's that? He questioned to no one in particular, raising a hand over his forhead and peering into the darkness.


He rose to his feet, and began to walk--then swiftly jogged over to the docks. Something was happening, something wonderful. That light was a light of hope. He needed to get to it ASAP.



* * *


Rikku stood up from the panels, taking down her goggles and awaiting comments from Tidus, who seemed lost in space. He jumped to life quite suddenly, startling her.


We're goin in! He yelled, raising a fist in the air.


Jecht chuckled at his boy. He was so enthusiastic about seeing Yuna. Jecht was, too, though most definetly not as much.



Let's do it! Rikku hollered, running past Tidus and nearly knocking Jecht over. Jecht looked after her, raised an eyebrow, and shook his head.


He muttered.



Both Tidus and his father followed Rikku, at a quick pace. They were all rushing for individual reasons. Tidus wanted to see yuna; Rikku wanted to see Tidus with Yuna, and Jecht wanted to see a bed. All motivations were enough to keep them going, despite the darkness and tension.


Tidus inhaled deeply as his sneakers touched the sand of besaid. He smiled, and running, headed twords the camp. Rikku followed closely behind, while Jecht jogged at his own pace.


They had reached the path leading to the village. They stopped, knowing that they would reach their goals in such a short time. They savored the bliss they had found.


Not too far off, Tidus recognized a bulky figure running twords him. His heart raced a mile a minute as he saw what was most definately Wakka. The blonde began to race twords his friend, as did Rikku. Jecht lagged behind, not really caring what the hell was going on; as long as he saw a bed soon.


Wakka stopped short about three feet away from Tidus. Tidus stopped, too, allowing himself to gaze at his friend.


Wakka remained speechless. He opened his mouth, but no words could come out. Was he hallucinating? Mistaking his visions in the dark of the night? Or was it really Tidus? The boy Yuna had longed for for so long?


were the only things wakka managed to spit out in a hoarse whisper.


Hey wakka. How you been? Tidus cocked his head and grinned sheepishly at his friend.

Wakka jumped at tidus, instantaneously grasping him into a headlock.


EEEEG...LEMME GO... Tidus shooted back, swinging his arms about rapidly.


Hey man! Really you, eh? Where you been all this time. We've missed you, ya?



Yeah, I can imagine. Wakka let go of Tidus, and stood still, shaking his head and smiling. He folded his arms across his chest, peering at Tidus with a look of satisfactory. Itwas then that he noticed Rikku standing behind him.


He pointed an accusing finger at her. Soo, you had to do with his coming back, ya? He asked, grinning.


Nope, I just found him. She said, shrugging as if her accomplishments were nothing. She rose her chin up in an I-told-you-so way.


It was Auron, Braska, and my old man who got me here. Together, they formed a new fayth, one that will dream me up forever. What a lucky guy. Tidus gestured twords Jecht. And he, is the living form of that fayth.

Wakka gasped. Sir Jecht.. he said, reaching out his hand. It's an honor..


Jecht smacked Wakka a high five, acknowledging his admiration.


So, you're the one that's been takin' care of my kid, huh? He asked Wakka, shoving Tidus to the side.


Nah, he din need much takin care of, ya? He did pretty good on his own.


I find that hard to believe. Jecht countered. He was kidding, of course.


So...we can talk later! Let's go find Yunie! Rikku said, quickly running past them twords the village. Wakka and Tidus, along with a very tired Jecht, followed shortly behind.


They reached the point between the water hole and the secondary path, either way was a way to the village. Before anyone could mention which route to go, Tidus had dove into the water hole, releasing a chuckle from Wakka. Both he and Rikku immitated his movements, and jecht rolled his eyes; well, atleast the water would cool him off. He jumped in.


They knew there was no need to worry about water fiends; for they dared not disturb such complete and utter bliss.



***

I know somebody, they called your name...
a million times and still you never came.
They go on lovin' you just the same--
I know that, somebody's tryin.


Yuna sat down in the middle of the dirt road, making her white komodo filthy. But she didn't care. The was awaiting whatever present the heavens were sending to her. Subconsciously, she began to sing the hymn of the fayth. Lulu joined in, again, subconsciously, adding to the rhythmic beating of the gleaming stars.


Hey guys, I got somethin' to show you, ya? Wakka stated excitedly, interrupting Yuna's concentration. His bold voice startled her, especially on a night so peaceful.

She turned, gasping at what she saw. Her world spun around before her, she could feel the world turning beneath her feet; and she remained frozen. So much emotion was drilling into her vains. She did not know what to think. What if he was not real? It would be such a miserable disappointment.

Tidus, too, remained speechless. There were so many things he wanted to tell her, so many stories yet untold. But the words did not come. However, they both felt eachothers emotions run through them. For a moment, an instant, they were one. Their eyes locked, only breaking when Yuna blinked; making sure she was not hallucinating. And, much to her great relief, she was not. He was there, standing in front of her, his loving eyes soaking in every feature of her flawless body.


You..You're here.... She said, not moving her eyes from his.


I guess I am... He was too choked up, the words came out as a low whisper.



She didn't give him a chance to answer. She stood up, and ran into his oustretched arms.


It was the most beautiful moment of her life.


She took this time to inhale his scent, every texture, every movement of his whole body. It was a moment she would never forget; she loved him. She loved this day. She loved the world. For the first time, she felt completed. She felt as if the world was finally on her side. And he felt the same way; that was for sure. They were soulmates; their body's fit perfectly into the embrace. It was perfect.

And Tidus thought, this time, from his heart. His mind no longer controlled him.


I love you...



the words locked inside his head. And for a second, he was sure he heard Yuna whisper..


I know.





A/N: aw sookie sookie now, I've gone mushy. You love it. Don't deny it. There, now, wasn't that satisfying? good. I'm glad.
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