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Guadosalam. A very quiet and mysterious town that has bewildered numerous guardians and Summoners for many years. It was a town that was hidden underneath a huge tree, or so to say. Roots, as thick as two men, covered the towns entire area; acting as just mere decorations. The townsfolk that settled in this mystifying city were called Guado's. The only distinction between them and the human race must be the extremely longs arms and their pointy ears.  Other than that, they kept to themselves and lived happily in their root covered village.

We entered the town being a bit skeptical at first. Observing our surroundings, we found 2 or 3 homes to our left and a utility shop just in front of us. The shop then divided the path into two different sections. The path on the right led you to more Guado homes and a main path to a mansion. To the right wrapped around the shop and led you into an inn below a bridge.

Soon as the group entered the city, Yunie began walking to the path that led us to the next town in which…

Next town? Oh no…We can't be there already!

Looking back up to face the back of Wakka, I peeked my head around his huge frame to see why we had suddenly stopped.

An elderly Guado had stopped our journey and now stood before us.

"We have been expecting you, Lady Yuna." He said with a rickety voice. "Welcome to Guadosalam."

Yunie just stared at the new and insecure man.

"This way M'Lady" he began as he reached out and grabbed her hand. Yunie felt the old man beginning to move her and she threw her hand back.

Wakka and Kimahri both ran up to their Summoner in distress and stepped between their friend and the intruder.

The Guado staggered to turn around, a bit startled that someone would refuse to follow. When he faced Lady Yuna again, he found her surrounded by her guardians.

"Oh, I beg your pardon. I am terribly sorry, I am Tromell Guado." He announced as he bowed before us to his name. He looked at us and then a gentle smile fell upon his face. "I am in the direct service of our leader, the great Seymour Guado." He smiled as he thought about his duties as Seymour's personal secretary. "Lord Seymour has very important business with you Lady Yuna."

Yuna was quite taken back. "Business with me?"

"Please," Tromell asked nicely, "come inside to the manor. All will be explained."

And with that, Yuna gave us a quick glance of safety and left with the little Guado who had greeted us.

I walked before the group and scratched my cheek in concentration. Why would Yunie just run off like that? Somethin has to be up.

I looked to my left and found Wakka and Kimahri already traveling to the Utility shop to sell our old weapons and to purchase some new ones. I followed my two comrades until I found another path behind the shop that led to a small bridge that crossed above a huge river. Walking across the bridge, I stopped and then leaned over the railing to look underneath me. Shortly after, I hopped on the railing and let my legs hang over the side. Looking down to the green colored water, I began to sing some tunes that were currently stuck in my head.

A hand fell on my shoulder and I jumped in surprised. I was startled by someone being there beside me which almost caused me to fall over the edge. I turned to see who it was and found Tidus smiling in my directions.

"Geeze Ti," I whined, "you really scared me! And I almost fell in."

The young fighter chuckled, "Good, cause you smell anyways."

My jaw dropped and I hopped off the railing with a raised fist, "Are you trying to say that I stink?!"

Tidus used his arms for protection, "No! But really, when was the last time you showered?!"

I brought my fist closer to his face and cornered him into a wall. Ha ha! Now he had no where to go! "You know, I am really being nice to you." I teased. "Any other girl would have thrown your behind into the river!"

Tidus watched closely as her eyes where glued to his and her smile was turning into a smirk. "Well I guess then we know where you stand now don't we?"

I stopped smiling and then sneered at him. I tightened my fist in his face and acted as though I was about to hit him. He flinched, a bit scared and then opened an eye, expecting to be hit already by the small Al Bhed. He only found her though walking away and towards the inn with a bit of pride in her stride.

I entered the inn and walked pass the clerk's desk to the rented quarters where I would find a bathroom. I heard Tidus' voice behind me in the distance and found him running after me as he entered the inn himself. I shrieked in fear and darted towards the bathroom which was still a ways down the hall. Tidus ran to her at full speed, dodging and jumping over numerous objects that where in his way. I continued running down the hall where I eventually found the bathroom.

I stopped and jiggled the knob, only to find it locked. I turned my head quickly to Tidus' direction and found him almost to my spot. I yelled again, a bit of laughter in my voice and looked behind me to find a door that was slightly open. Instinct drew me quickly into the open door and I shut it immediately after and locked the handle. Tidus followed closely behind her and faced a closed door. He placed his hand on the knob and shook it violently, trying his best to open the door.

A pound at the door was heard behind me. My back shook with his fierce blows. All I did was giggle at his predicament.

"Come on out Rikku!" he yelled.

I laughed and covered my mouth to hush myself. Tidus pounded violently again against the door and then yelled to me once more.

"I know you're in there, I'm not that dumb!"

I squeezed my hands on my mouth harder and huddled over to my knees, preventing myself to laugh.

Tidus pounded again against the door and then stopped, knowing that she wasn't going to open up the door to him. He sighed and then walked back down the hall and out the inn.

I listened to his footsteps travel down the hall until I eventually heard nothing from behind the door. I wiped my hand over my forehead and sighed as I slummed against the door and to the ground. Looking to my new surroundings, the room was a bit dim and on a table to my left, there was a lit candle. I stood to my feet and turned to exit the vacant room.

"I didn't ask for a wake up call." A voice spoke from the darkness.

My hand was on the handle, ready to turn the knob and leave the dismal room. I heard the voice and stopped dead in my tracks, baffled how there was someone actually in here. At first I thought it was someone that I didn't know and I would have instantly turned around to apologize. Then, hearing the voice call out to me, I looked up from the floor and closed my eyes in frustration, not believing what was happening.

I gulped down my fear and then continued doing what I should have done in the first place, leaving.

"Are we departing for Seymour's manor?"

I sighed in annoyance and turned to face the voice before me. "I don't know Auron."

"Then why did you interrupt me?"

I tightened my fist and sucked my teeth, "I was having fun with Tidus, God Auron, get off my back." I said to him. Then I realized something. "Hey, don't blame it on me that I interrupted you! I didn't even know that anyone was in here!" I stomped my foot, "Plus the door was open!"

"You didn't bother to knock?"

I threw my arms into the air and grabbed my head. "No Auron, I am sorry. There are you happy?" I snorted. I turned back around and reached out for the door knob. I pulled the door open and began walking out into the hallway.

"Thanks for waiting."

I stopped and placed a hand on my hips. Shaking my head in disgust, I looked into the room, "Well, hurry up!"

Movement was heard from within the room and I soon found the warrior before me at the entryway. I watched as he closed the door and follow me to the Guado city.

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