The Next Morning (Or "Get the Freaking Umbrella"!)
Lulu was the first to awaken. Her eyes slowly fluttered open, focusing on what she would eventually identify as Wakka's chest. She managed to lift her head up to look up at his face. She smiled…she was so comfy, and he was so cute. Then she realized something – They hadn't gone back to camp! Were the others out looking for them?
She slowly managed to squirm free of Wakka's arms. He seemed to be more tired than she was, as all he did was murmur and roll in the other direction, still asleep. She dusted some of the sand from her pretty grey dress, and started up the path back towards the camp. But she would be interrupted by a voice…
"So I've found you…"
She stopped suddenly, and turned around to see Auron. She raised a brow, a little cross…"What are you doing here?"
Auron chuckled lightly, looking out to the sea, then to her…"I've only been here a few minutes, but I'm finding out more with each second…"
Lulu lowered her head, a small blush crossing her light cheeks. She looked back up at Auron…"What do you mean?"
Auron was leaning against another palm tree. He adjusted his shades somewhat…"I saw Wakka look at you at dinner the same way Tidus looks at Yuna…"
Lulu smiled slightly…"Yeah…I guess he has…"
Auron nodded, turning to leave back for the encampment…"I'll let everyone else know you two are alright. The chef's tired from last night, so breakfast is on your own…" He then started walking down the path.
But Lulu called out…"Auron?"
He turned around…
"Could you maybe…not tell anyone? Can they find out for themselves?"
Auron nodded…"How else did I come across that information?" He then turned and proceeded back towards camp.
Lulu sighed a bit, relieved. She looked down at her bare feet, then to her thigh-high boots leaning on a tree. She had removed them the previous night so she could feel the nice touch of the sand on her toes. She picked them up, placed her right leg on a stump, tugged the boot on, and did the same with the other leg. She pulled her dress back down, and walked back towards the shoreline where Wakka still slept.
She kneeled before Wakka, and placed her left palm on his cheek.
It was enough to wake him up. A soft groan left his lips, as his eyes slowly opened, resting upon the figure that sat in front of him…"Mornin Lulu…"
Lulu smiled down on him, rubbing his cheek lightly…"Morning sleepyhead…"
Wakka smiled back up at her, enjoying her soft touch. Yyyep, he was definitely in love with her. He gently rubbed up to her hand with his nose. "Should we head back now?"
Lulu nodded, taking back her hand, slowly getting to her feet…"Tidus and Yuna must have stayed up late, because she isn't making breakfast." She extended her hand to help Wakka to his feet.
He accepted her hand gently, getting up to his feet without a hitch. He then began to dust the sand from him with his hands.
Lulu planted a little peck on Wakka's cheek, before backing up. She felt like a total ditz at the moment, but hey, she was in love, there was reason enough all by itself there. She extended her hand…"Shall we head on to camp?"
Wakka touched the spot she had planted her lips on. A small imprint of her lipstick was on his cheek. His cheeks flushed a light shade of crimson as he took her hand in his…"Sounds like a plan, ya?"
And so the two of them walked hand in hand back towards the camp…
"Quiiiiiit it Rikku!" Tidus was lying on the ground outside his tent, tired. He and Yuna had stayed up, but it had been all romantic cuddling and kissing. He tried to swat at Rikku, half asleep…
Rikku giggled, dodging the blow…" Yff...lusa uh Tidus, oui'na hu vih!"
Tidus whined lightly…"I don't care if I'm no fun! I'm tired!"
Yuna poked her head out of the tent, as it was evident a blanket was wrapped around her body…she too, was tired…"Could you please be a little quieter Rikku? I'd like to sleep please…"
"Ey! That's enough Rikku, leave the lovebirds alone!"
Rikku looked up to see Wakka and Lulu. They were standing normal, no hand in hand. Seems they didn't want them to find out, but they prayed that Auron could keep his big beak shut about it…
"Please Rikku!" Lulu started, strict and firm…"A summoner needs her rest!"
Rikku nodded, grumbling quietly as she made her way to a fireplace, where she was boiling some rice, a la Survivor. Yuna was pretty much the only person qualified to cook, except for Lulu, her trainer in that quality.
Lulu walked up to Yuna's head poked out of the tent, and patted her on the head gently…"There you go. You can rest now."
"Thank you Lulu!" She pulled her head back inside, and most likely rest her petite frame back on the bed.
Lulu smiled, and walked over to the fireplace to help out Rikku with her rice.
Tidus got up and performed the standard issue "Getting up in the morning" stretch. He covered a yarn with his left palm, then walked over to Wakka…"Hey, where've you been Wakka? We had Auron out looking for you guys!"
Wakka had already thought of a decent alibi, but like Lulu had thought, he couldn't really lie his way out of a wet paper bag. He looked towards the cloudy skies, then to Tidus…"Ah, Lulu just wanted to go for a walk, and I guess she wanted someone to talk to. I guess we walked too far…"
Tidus hesitated, then nodded. He figured he wasn't telling the whole truth, but with Wakka, his lies would reveal themselves eventually anyway.
Kimari was huddled over the fireplace with Lulu and Rikku, trying to find a spot to grill some of the leftovers from the last night's meal for breakfast.
But where was Auron?
Standing off in a bit of a clearing a ways away, in front of a forest. He was staring at the skies…he then spoke aloud to himself…"The weather will be an inconvenience to today's plans…"
That day, they were going to pit Yuna's aeons against each other in battles, for the heck of it, just to see who would come out on top, despite the fact they all knew Anima would rejoice in victory anyway.
Auron turned back and walked towards the camp, more specifically Yuna's tent. He cleared his throat, and spoke from the outside of her tent…"Lady Yuna?"
There was a bit of a sound of ruffling, then Yuna peeked her head out, no longer hiding her frame in a blanket, as she was clothed once more. She stepped out…"Yes Sir Auron?"
"The weather will be inclimate today. It is best we delay the Aeon tournament for a later date."
Yuna frowned, then nodded…"Yes. Thank you Sir Auron."
Some time later…
It was truly raining cats and dogs. Rain was coming down like points racked up against the Aurochs. Indeed Auron's weather forecast had proved true. Which had been a shame, as Auron had made a wager against Kimari that Anima would LOSE. He would have likely lost anyway.
The seven of them were inside a much larger tent, suited for all seven of them. They would gather in there from time to time, for fun, or shelter from the rain, when they didn't feel like running out to the beach and frolicking in the showers.
Yuna was, predictably, resting in Tidus's lap and arms. Kimari was seated on his own little section. Auron was sitting next to Rikku, as Wakka and Lulu sat next to each other, about a foot apart, unsure as to how to act in front of the others.
Rikku was tired. She kept unintentionally leaning on Auron, struggling to keep her eyes open. But then Auron told her to just go ahead and lean…"Rest child…"
Auron smirked lightly, then turned his attention to Wakka and Lulu…"So, when are you two going to tell us where you really were?"
Wakka and Lulu's spines chilled. They looked to Auron, Wakka speaking out…"Eh, what do you mean?"
Tidus looked to Wakka and Lulu, getting some ideas…"Yeah! Go on, tell us!"
Rikku, half asleep, managed to blurt out a similar chant…"Teeeeeell us!"
Lulu looked down, and blushed deeply. They might as well find out now, they had managed to keep them out of the loop for almost a full day. She figured one gesture would satisfy them. She scootched over to Wakka, and lay down, resting her upper back in his arms. Wakka patted her shoulder lightly, a bit of a blush on his cheeks as well…"Aw shucks…"
There was a bit of a silence, before Yuna spoke up…"I'm so happy for you two!"
Wakka looked to Yuna…"Eh?"
Yuna wiggled out of Tidus's lap, and sat up…"You two have been my Guardians for as long as I can remember! I just felt it in my heart that Yevon would bless you two in return!"
Then she started clapping…then everyone was. Tidus was even hooting for the heck of it. Wakka and Lulu just blushed and smiled, as they shared a simple, yet passionate kiss…
Kimari groaned, digging out a wallet…"Aww…Kimari think this very sweet, but Kimari now owe Auron fifty gil!"
Wakka looked to Auron…"Don't tell me you bet on this too, ya?"
Rikku giggled, then answered for Auron…"Oh good, I was afraid he'd have to tell you!"
They all shared a good laugh, as Lulu cooed lightly, resting in Wakka's arms.
Tidus spoke up…"Hey, let's go for a swim! Last one changed and in the water's a lousy blitzer!
That prompted the three kids to rush to their tents, and change as fast as they could. Auron blinked, suddenly not having Rikku leaning on him now. He shrugged, and took a sip of his draft…
Wakka slowly got to his feet…"Well, I guess I better watch them. You gonna come Lulu?"
Lulu had rarely gone to the beach to swim, let alone change into a swimsuit to tan. She thought for a moment, then looked up to Wakka…"Why not? I'll go and change!"
Which left Auron and Kimari in the big tent to discuss what they would wager on next…
*****
So now everyone's in the know! Lulu sure has changed. Well, while I try and discover what size suit would fit Lulu best (XD), why don't you send in a lovely review? Come on, you know you wanna…
Lulu was the first to awaken. Her eyes slowly fluttered open, focusing on what she would eventually identify as Wakka's chest. She managed to lift her head up to look up at his face. She smiled…she was so comfy, and he was so cute. Then she realized something – They hadn't gone back to camp! Were the others out looking for them?
She slowly managed to squirm free of Wakka's arms. He seemed to be more tired than she was, as all he did was murmur and roll in the other direction, still asleep. She dusted some of the sand from her pretty grey dress, and started up the path back towards the camp. But she would be interrupted by a voice…
"So I've found you…"
She stopped suddenly, and turned around to see Auron. She raised a brow, a little cross…"What are you doing here?"
Auron chuckled lightly, looking out to the sea, then to her…"I've only been here a few minutes, but I'm finding out more with each second…"
Lulu lowered her head, a small blush crossing her light cheeks. She looked back up at Auron…"What do you mean?"
Auron was leaning against another palm tree. He adjusted his shades somewhat…"I saw Wakka look at you at dinner the same way Tidus looks at Yuna…"
Lulu smiled slightly…"Yeah…I guess he has…"
Auron nodded, turning to leave back for the encampment…"I'll let everyone else know you two are alright. The chef's tired from last night, so breakfast is on your own…" He then started walking down the path.
But Lulu called out…"Auron?"
He turned around…
"Could you maybe…not tell anyone? Can they find out for themselves?"
Auron nodded…"How else did I come across that information?" He then turned and proceeded back towards camp.
Lulu sighed a bit, relieved. She looked down at her bare feet, then to her thigh-high boots leaning on a tree. She had removed them the previous night so she could feel the nice touch of the sand on her toes. She picked them up, placed her right leg on a stump, tugged the boot on, and did the same with the other leg. She pulled her dress back down, and walked back towards the shoreline where Wakka still slept.
She kneeled before Wakka, and placed her left palm on his cheek.
It was enough to wake him up. A soft groan left his lips, as his eyes slowly opened, resting upon the figure that sat in front of him…"Mornin Lulu…"
Lulu smiled down on him, rubbing his cheek lightly…"Morning sleepyhead…"
Wakka smiled back up at her, enjoying her soft touch. Yyyep, he was definitely in love with her. He gently rubbed up to her hand with his nose. "Should we head back now?"
Lulu nodded, taking back her hand, slowly getting to her feet…"Tidus and Yuna must have stayed up late, because she isn't making breakfast." She extended her hand to help Wakka to his feet.
He accepted her hand gently, getting up to his feet without a hitch. He then began to dust the sand from him with his hands.
Lulu planted a little peck on Wakka's cheek, before backing up. She felt like a total ditz at the moment, but hey, she was in love, there was reason enough all by itself there. She extended her hand…"Shall we head on to camp?"
Wakka touched the spot she had planted her lips on. A small imprint of her lipstick was on his cheek. His cheeks flushed a light shade of crimson as he took her hand in his…"Sounds like a plan, ya?"
And so the two of them walked hand in hand back towards the camp…
"Quiiiiiit it Rikku!" Tidus was lying on the ground outside his tent, tired. He and Yuna had stayed up, but it had been all romantic cuddling and kissing. He tried to swat at Rikku, half asleep…
Rikku giggled, dodging the blow…" Yff...lusa uh Tidus, oui'na hu vih!"
Tidus whined lightly…"I don't care if I'm no fun! I'm tired!"
Yuna poked her head out of the tent, as it was evident a blanket was wrapped around her body…she too, was tired…"Could you please be a little quieter Rikku? I'd like to sleep please…"
"Ey! That's enough Rikku, leave the lovebirds alone!"
Rikku looked up to see Wakka and Lulu. They were standing normal, no hand in hand. Seems they didn't want them to find out, but they prayed that Auron could keep his big beak shut about it…
"Please Rikku!" Lulu started, strict and firm…"A summoner needs her rest!"
Rikku nodded, grumbling quietly as she made her way to a fireplace, where she was boiling some rice, a la Survivor. Yuna was pretty much the only person qualified to cook, except for Lulu, her trainer in that quality.
Lulu walked up to Yuna's head poked out of the tent, and patted her on the head gently…"There you go. You can rest now."
"Thank you Lulu!" She pulled her head back inside, and most likely rest her petite frame back on the bed.
Lulu smiled, and walked over to the fireplace to help out Rikku with her rice.
Tidus got up and performed the standard issue "Getting up in the morning" stretch. He covered a yarn with his left palm, then walked over to Wakka…"Hey, where've you been Wakka? We had Auron out looking for you guys!"
Wakka had already thought of a decent alibi, but like Lulu had thought, he couldn't really lie his way out of a wet paper bag. He looked towards the cloudy skies, then to Tidus…"Ah, Lulu just wanted to go for a walk, and I guess she wanted someone to talk to. I guess we walked too far…"
Tidus hesitated, then nodded. He figured he wasn't telling the whole truth, but with Wakka, his lies would reveal themselves eventually anyway.
Kimari was huddled over the fireplace with Lulu and Rikku, trying to find a spot to grill some of the leftovers from the last night's meal for breakfast.
But where was Auron?
Standing off in a bit of a clearing a ways away, in front of a forest. He was staring at the skies…he then spoke aloud to himself…"The weather will be an inconvenience to today's plans…"
That day, they were going to pit Yuna's aeons against each other in battles, for the heck of it, just to see who would come out on top, despite the fact they all knew Anima would rejoice in victory anyway.
Auron turned back and walked towards the camp, more specifically Yuna's tent. He cleared his throat, and spoke from the outside of her tent…"Lady Yuna?"
There was a bit of a sound of ruffling, then Yuna peeked her head out, no longer hiding her frame in a blanket, as she was clothed once more. She stepped out…"Yes Sir Auron?"
"The weather will be inclimate today. It is best we delay the Aeon tournament for a later date."
Yuna frowned, then nodded…"Yes. Thank you Sir Auron."
Some time later…
It was truly raining cats and dogs. Rain was coming down like points racked up against the Aurochs. Indeed Auron's weather forecast had proved true. Which had been a shame, as Auron had made a wager against Kimari that Anima would LOSE. He would have likely lost anyway.
The seven of them were inside a much larger tent, suited for all seven of them. They would gather in there from time to time, for fun, or shelter from the rain, when they didn't feel like running out to the beach and frolicking in the showers.
Yuna was, predictably, resting in Tidus's lap and arms. Kimari was seated on his own little section. Auron was sitting next to Rikku, as Wakka and Lulu sat next to each other, about a foot apart, unsure as to how to act in front of the others.
Rikku was tired. She kept unintentionally leaning on Auron, struggling to keep her eyes open. But then Auron told her to just go ahead and lean…"Rest child…"
Auron smirked lightly, then turned his attention to Wakka and Lulu…"So, when are you two going to tell us where you really were?"
Wakka and Lulu's spines chilled. They looked to Auron, Wakka speaking out…"Eh, what do you mean?"
Tidus looked to Wakka and Lulu, getting some ideas…"Yeah! Go on, tell us!"
Rikku, half asleep, managed to blurt out a similar chant…"Teeeeeell us!"
Lulu looked down, and blushed deeply. They might as well find out now, they had managed to keep them out of the loop for almost a full day. She figured one gesture would satisfy them. She scootched over to Wakka, and lay down, resting her upper back in his arms. Wakka patted her shoulder lightly, a bit of a blush on his cheeks as well…"Aw shucks…"
There was a bit of a silence, before Yuna spoke up…"I'm so happy for you two!"
Wakka looked to Yuna…"Eh?"
Yuna wiggled out of Tidus's lap, and sat up…"You two have been my Guardians for as long as I can remember! I just felt it in my heart that Yevon would bless you two in return!"
Then she started clapping…then everyone was. Tidus was even hooting for the heck of it. Wakka and Lulu just blushed and smiled, as they shared a simple, yet passionate kiss…
Kimari groaned, digging out a wallet…"Aww…Kimari think this very sweet, but Kimari now owe Auron fifty gil!"
Wakka looked to Auron…"Don't tell me you bet on this too, ya?"
Rikku giggled, then answered for Auron…"Oh good, I was afraid he'd have to tell you!"
They all shared a good laugh, as Lulu cooed lightly, resting in Wakka's arms.
Tidus spoke up…"Hey, let's go for a swim! Last one changed and in the water's a lousy blitzer!
That prompted the three kids to rush to their tents, and change as fast as they could. Auron blinked, suddenly not having Rikku leaning on him now. He shrugged, and took a sip of his draft…
Wakka slowly got to his feet…"Well, I guess I better watch them. You gonna come Lulu?"
Lulu had rarely gone to the beach to swim, let alone change into a swimsuit to tan. She thought for a moment, then looked up to Wakka…"Why not? I'll go and change!"
Which left Auron and Kimari in the big tent to discuss what they would wager on next…
*****
So now everyone's in the know! Lulu sure has changed. Well, while I try and discover what size suit would fit Lulu best (XD), why don't you send in a lovely review? Come on, you know you wanna…