Author's Notes: Okay, this is the chapter where I'm really gonna need all you FFX experts to bear with me. I did this to the best of my ability, since I haven't played the game as I've said before, and I'm not even sure if I did it right. From what I know and have been told, there are those little video sphere things, right? Information can be stored on them, right? I hope so, cuz otherwise all of this is screwed. So if I didn't get it right at all, let me know and I can redo the chapter. Also, to the reviewer who said there should be a relationship between Kelcie and Lindsay…*shudder* Please, please don't ever suggest that again!!! In case you didn't know, the character of Kelcie was to be made after me, me, Kelcie. And Lindsay, in real life, is my best friend. That is just wayyyy too scary for me to think about EVER doing. I'm sorry, but maybe for another story where I'm not one of the characters, lol. I hope you guys who are rooting for Tidus/Yuna appreciate all the action between them I'm giving you, because it's 2 full chapters of almost nothing but them. Enjoy, and keep reviewing!

You Were Mine

Chapter 11

Hunting and Infiltrating

"It's not supposed to feel this way I need you I need you, more and more each day

It's not supposed to hurt this way

I need you, I need you, I need you, tell me

Are you and me still together? Tell me

You think we can last forever, tell me

Why?

So go and think about whatever you need to think about

Go on and dream about whatever you need to dream about

And come back to me when you know just how ya feel

You feel…"

            I can't believe I'm doing this, Yuna thought to herself as they walked hand-in-hand into the Center. Tidus had told her about Rikku's plan after he stalled for as long as he could, and she'd reluctantly agreed. After attempting to get over him, she really wasn't fond of the idea of pretending she was married to him. But she was willing to help him find Lindsay, because that's what made him happy.

"Hi, how can I help you?" a receptionist greeted as they walked up. Her nametag read, "Clayre," and as Rikku walked up behind them, Clayre's expert air vanished.

"Rikku! I thought you weren't working today!" It was obvious the two of them fit perfectly as friends, both had the same way of screeching or squealing obnoxiously when something exciting happened.

Rikku approached the desk, and gave her co-worker a half-hug, accompanied with a grin, and stepped back again. "I know, but a favor from a friend came up, and he needs to look at a file, so I'm going to take them back there."

Clayre's smile didn't fade completely, but its brightness dulled. "They family?" she asked, as if it were a deep secret. Tidus and Yuna stood only a few feet away, but Clayre didn't seem to care.

Rikku never faltered. "Of course. I know the rules, Clayre. It's his sister."

"So what about the wife?"

Hmm, Rikku thought deviously. Apparently they naturally look good together. She didn't even ask! "C'mon, Clay, in-law. Don't you remember Besaid Counseling Center Code 5? 'If immediate family is present to confirm, in-laws may be permitted to accompany sight of confidential files."

Clayre blushed; embarrassed that she hadn't remembered Code Number 5. "Oh," she said, " I guess that means they're okay to go in. did you check any ID?"

Tidus's heart beat faster. He knew they wouldn't be able to get around that one, but Rikku was ready. "Don't you trust me, Clayre? I thought we were pals!"

Clayre gave in, waving them away. "Alright, alright, go on ahead. But don't cry to me if Anders stops you."

Rikku ignored her, and signaled for the "married" couple to follow her into her office. Its scent resembled that of a doctor or dentist's office, although no medical tools were ever used, the smell was still sterilized, and seemed too clean to feel casual. She opened a filing cabinet, and began sorting through different dividers in the drawer. She let out a squeak as she found a bound stack of small clips, a small sticky note on the front of them, and waved it in the air in triumph.

            "Parted loved ones by disappearance! Let's watch these and see what we can find, shall we? Maybe we'll get a clue as to where that girlfriend of yours is, Tidus. The one you've been cheating on your wife with." She gave a wink as she said it.      Tidus nodded, but turned a deep crimson, flashing a smile at Yuna, said wife, and squeezed her hand. The feeling that shot through her every time they touched was going haywire, and she could hardly stand the thought that he was only this way because they were close to finding Lindsay. But you can't blame him for that, Yuna, she told herself. She's his joy. Of course he wants to find her. But she couldn't help a growing feeling of re-emerging love for Tidus, and she didn't like it.

            "Okay," Rikku said, beginning to access one of the video clips containing the spheres. "Let's get this party started!"

            Two hours had passed, and Rikku was still looking through the Center record videos. Her, "get this party started," mood was long gone, replaced with a tired, discouraged one.

            "I can't believe this," she remarked, taking out another one. "All these files, and not a single one that matches this girl's profile.

            Tidus refused to give up. He and Yuna had a stack of their own spheres that were going simultaneously, still watching and listening and trying to match up clues. "Keep goin', Rik," he assured. "We're bound to find something soon. I know it."

            "You've been saying that for the past hour and a half, Tidus," she said hostilely. "I don't think we're going to fi…" her words died on her lips, as she was halfway through yet another one of the videos.

            Tidus looked up at her. "What is it?"

            She shushed him, and kept watching. Suddenly her face lit up. "This is it, guys! We've got it!"

            "Thank God," Yuna mumbled, putting the sphere she was looking at away. "I thought we'd be here all night."

            "No, no, this is totally it! Kelcie Slade, claimed her best friend disappeared out of their hut, made a suicide attempt after she disappeared, had to be institutionalized for two months. Wow, she really does look crazy."

            "That's her!" Tidus cried, joy showing in his expression. "Where does she live?"

            Yuna looked puzzled. "Whoa, whoa, wait, Tidus. How do we know Lindsay's at this friend's house? She could've taken her anywhere."

            Tidus didn't lose his joyful aura. "Let's just go with our first instinct. Or…mine. If she's not there, well…we'll cross that bridge when we get there, huh?"

            Yuna glanced at Rikku, and received a shrug in return. "Why not?" Rikku said. "It's worth a shot."

            "So where?" Tidus repeated.

            Rikku accessed that part of the sphere, and replied, "32 Bell Lane."

            "Great. Let's go, Yuna!"

            Lindsay couldn't decide what to do with herself. Wondering if Tidus would be able to defend himself once he got there was eating away at her, and she had nothing else to do but think.

            Would he bring someone with him?

            The police?

            A friend?

His old girlfriend?

            That thought stopped her. What if he was bringing that girl? What if they were getting closer while they were looking for her? She could be losing him even before he got there. And what would she do then? Look stupid while they went off together and left her in the dust?

            Silence reigned throughout the room, and she couldn't hear any noise in the other parts of the house to indicate what Kelcie was doing. Once again, she figured she was in some position ready to pounce on him/them when he/they got there. How he would find her, she couldn't be sure, but she figured he'd find a way. He always did.

            As if on cue to her thoughts, the doorbell to the house rang.

~*Earlier*~

            Tidus, Yuna, and Rikku sat in Yuna's car, staring at 32 Bell Lane. None of them knew exactly what to say, wondering how to approach the situation. It was Tidus who broke the silence first.

            "I'll go in by myself," he said, but immediately received objection from his two friends.

            "No, Tidus."

            "We're not letting you do that."

            He insisted. "Look, she's my girlfriend, it's my responsibility. And besides, don't you think it'd be a tad suspicious if we all went traipsing in together?"

            Yuna looked at him worriedly. She didn't want him in danger, but she did have to agree that it would look fishy. "Tidus?" she said quietly, looking away.

            "Yeah, Yun?"

            "…Be careful."

            Tidus smiled in return. "I will."

            She seemed on the verge of saying something else, but stopped herself. Instead, before he opened the car door, she gave him a kiss on the cheek, and instantly flushed red, as Tidus had earlier. He looked back at her with a reassuring glance, and left the vehicle.

            "If I'm not back within a half an hour, come looking for me." he headed toward the front door, giving one last glimpse that seemed to be aimed directly at Yuna, and gave her a thumbs up. Then as if sounding a toll of doom, he pushed in the small doorbell.

~*~*~*~*~*~

            Kelcie grinned as the bell sounded throughout the house. It was about time he arrived. She was beginning to think he wasn't coming at all, and that would've screwed over her original plans. But he was there now, and if she executed this plan correctly, things would go smoothly from there on. Opening the door with a steady hand, she peeked around the corner at a handsome face and a friendly smile. She slapped on a fake grin, and greeted him.

            "How can I help you, Gorgeous?"

            Lindsay's head snapped up. She heard the doorbell, and Kelcie's greeting. I can't believe this! She thought with protest. She's hitting on my boyfriend!

            "Hi, are you Kelcie Slade?" he asked politely, paying no heed to the name she attached.

            "I certainly am. How did you know that?"

            Lindsay could recognize the phony charm in Kelcie's voice. After hearing the menacing way she'd been talking to her earlier, it was easy to tell who the real character was. She couldn't pick up Tidus's voice yet, but knew once he was inside, he was in a danger zone.

            Watch yourself, Kelcie, she warned herself mentally. Don't get too plastic. He probably already suspects that you have her. Can't get too Western cow girlish.

            He didn't lose his friendly air. "I've got my connections. May I come in and ask you a couple of questions about my girlfriend, Lindsay Krycek?"

            Kelcie allowed herself to appear saddened by the mention of her former best friend, present victim. "Yeah…of course. You were Lindsay's…boyfriend, I assume?" she inquired, opening the door and allowing him inside. "I always knew she had good taste."

            Lindsay felt disgusted. She couldn't believe how innocent Kelcie was making herself seem, and hoped Tidus wouldn't fall for it.

            "Actually, she is my girlfriend."

            Now she could hear his voice. God, how she had missed hearing that voice. Deep, husky…the sexiest voice she ever heard in her life. And she hadn't heard it for what felt like ages.

            Kelcie pretended to look confused. "Is? Can I ask your name, Sir?"

            "Tidus."

            "Well, Tidus, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but…Lindsay disappeared three year ago."

            Tidus had to think quickly. He had planned to make it up as he went along, but felt a little stuck as to how he should explain that Lindsay was back. Nodding, he said, "Yeah, I know, we met while she was gone. It's a really long story, but I'll just say that where we were, we met and began seeing each other. We came back here after a long absence, and now she's gone missing again, but this time on her own. I figured it must be a kidnapping, and I wanted to get some information from you about who Lindsay might have known, and if you have any idea as to who might have taken her."

            Wow, he reflected somewhat egotistically. I'm pretty good at improvisation. Never knew I had it in me. He watched Kelcie's face, and thought he saw a flicker of knowing in her eyes, which now seemed cold to him. Her lips curved upward into the most twisted smile he'd ever seen in his life, and gone was the person he'd met at the door.

            "Well, the answer to that question is very simple, Tidus," she said softly, an edge to her voice. "I'm the one who took your precious girlfriend."