Zidane's tail flicked as his eyes locked on Kuja's. Kuja stretched and smiled at Freya.
"Shouldn't we be going now?" He asked. Freya frowned deeply and sighed.
"Zidane…I don't know what you're thinking right now but Kuja has changed. He's a really great guy now!" Freya blurted. Both Zidane and Kuja stared at Freya, who blushed. She tapped her toe on the ground much like Eiko would.
"Well…he is…" she said meekly. Zidane smiled and shrugged.
"Hey, I forgave Kuja long go. I was just a bit surprised to see him…with you of all people Freya!" Both Kuja and Freya glared at him.
"What's that supposed to mean?!" They said in unison. Zidane laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head.
"I…I just meant that you and him…it's a weird couple you know? I just can't see a girl like you and a guy like Kuja…" Zidane stopped under their glares. "Well…umm…do you want to go see Garnet with me?" he asked quickly. Freya gasped and Kuja's jaw dropped.
"Garnet is here?" Kuja said in surprise. Zidane nodded. "Where is she?"
"She's visiting Cid of course…" but Freya and Kuja had already gone into their own little world.
"Eiko's going to the castle!" Freya cried. Kuja nodded and paced back and forth.
"Then she'll spill the beans and we'll be screwed. This entire plan will be ruined!" Kuja said, shaking his head. Then my world domination plan will be screwed too! And what did Zidane mean by Freya shouldn't…we aren't even…why am I thinking this?!
"C'mon Kuja!" Freya said. "We have to hurry!"
Eiko smiled and tilted her head back. This castle was huge! Easily the biggest thing, next to several summons, that she had ever since. Vivi, who had been walking behind her, smacked right into her. He fell on the ground. Eiko gasped and squatted down next to him.
"Are you ok?" She asked quickly. Vivi blushed and pulled his hat over his face.
"Yes…" he muttered. A shadow fell over them and a deep voice cried out.
"Master Vivi!" Eiko turned around and smiled.
"Hey Steiner!" she said cheerfully. Vivi pushed his hat up.
"Hiya Steiner." He smiled and patted Eiko on the head.
"Why are you here?" he asked her. She smiled and rubbed her hands together.
"Well, we need to talk a little business…"
"Oh, those are lovely!" Garnet squealed. Cid smiled and held up a golden frog. "They are so unique…may I have some?" Cid nodded and handed her the entire box of frogs.
"Well…it was going to be a secret but…happy birthday!" he grinned as he handed her the box. Garnet's eyes lit up as Zidane ran in.
"Ga…Garnet…" He was out of breath. "I…I just saw…" Garnet waved her hand.
"Not now Zidane! Look what uncle Cid gave me!" Zidane frowned.
"But Garnet!" he cried. She shook her head.
"Not now! Tell me when we get back to Alexandria!" With that, she kissed Cid goodbye and ran towards their airship. Zidane threw his hands up and sighed. Life sucks…
"This isn't fair…" Eiko sighed. She had just finished talking with Cid. Kuja was waiting outside the castle. They walked out of the castle to see him.
"Cid…gave all the frogs to Garnet." Eiko said quietly. Kuja groaned and shook his head. Was world domination worth this much?!
"To Alexandria then?" He asked. Eiko nodded, back to her upbeat self.
"Yup! Let's mosey!"
Author's Note: This is like finding a needle in a haystack right? Thanks for reading and keep those reviews coming. See ya in Chapter 7!