Much Needed Closure
Chapter Seven - Airship Memories & Bonfires
By: Digi-Esca Girl
Disclaimer: I own nothing in regards to FFX. I'm assuming that's enough for you.....?
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"Tidus!!"
The blonde looked up at the sound of his name, straightening his posture from the slump
it had been against the full-length window.
"Wakka....?"
"You can try and get Yuna to remember right now, ya? It happened here, on the airship!!"
Wakka said cheerfully, waiting for the grin he was sure would come from his friend. It
never came, however, replaced with a deeper look of sadness.
"I know....."
"So what's the problem?!"
"She won't remember, Wakka. I just know it..."
"Now that is NO kind of attitude to have right now. Yuna loves you! She told you herself, or do
you not remem-"
"Of course I remember!! Do you honestly think that I could concentrate on anything but those words
over the last year?! You think I don't curse myself every time I think back...and know that I could
have said something....that I could've......told her.........." Tidus' voice trailed off from an angry
yell to that of a defeated, quiet whisper as he closed his eyes and hung his head.
"Everything will work out, ya? You gotta believe that, man." Wakka said, embracing his friend
as he gathered his rampant emotions.
"It's hard to, sometimes...." Tidus replied after a moment, gently pulling away from his friend's
embrace.
"I know. Uh...anyways...do you think you'll be up to,uh...re-enacting today?" Wakka asked after
several seconds had passed, scratching the back of his head. He hoped his weak attempt at
humor was enough to at least put the mischievious spark back in Tidus' eyes.
".....Probably. I just have to think back a little. I have to try and get as close to what I actually
said as possible to make it easier for Yuna's memories to fight Sin and take over again." The
blonde explained, looking to Wakka to make sure he understood that he needed some time alone.
"I understand, man. You know where I am, so come get me when you're ready. Just uh...don't
take too much time, ya? I think Cid modified the engine speeds again...." Wakka said with a
chuckle, before walking back towards the living quarters.
Tidus sighed, wishing he knew what to do. This was his last chance. Re-enacting the scene again
would trigger the Farplane's call, and he would be sent back. That is, if Yuna didn't remember.
'Which she won't....' The blonde youth thought sadly.
'Now that is no way to think, young man.' Came a reprimanding voice from inside his mind.
An image suddenly started to shimmer in front of his very eyes, and began to twist and contort, forming some kind
of shape that resembled a human woman. The image became more focused, and the woman's features became
clearer and clearer as the seconds passed. Tidus looked her up and down once she had become clear,
and he noticed mostly her facial features.
She had elbow-length, tawny brown hair, and a dazzling smile that made her look years younger. What he noticed
the most out of everything, however, was that her eyes were each different colors, one shining sapphire, and the other
a shimmering viridian.
"You're....."
"Yuna's mother, Aldrin. You look like you need some help." She answered, smiling warmly.
"But aren't you.....?"
"Dead? Yes. You never met me because the part of the Farplane I went to is one where only those with the purest
of hearts can go. My husband will join me soon, but he has to work on it a little more before they let him in."
She replied again, sitting down beside him on the bed.
"How can you be here in front of me then? Auron and my father can't do that...." Tidus asked, his brain working
overtime to try and figure out how she'd done it.
"I've had a lot more time to strengthen my magic than them as well, Tidus. But, to the point. You need some
help, and it pertains to my daughter, I believe." Aldrin said, smiling encouragingly.
Tidus took a deep breath and told her the entire story, starting with details of Yuna's pilgramage she had
not witnessed. As he finished, he was even more frustrated, having reminded himself exactly how bad his
current situation was.
"You shouldn't be worried."
"And why not?"
"You know, for someone who claims to love my daughter so much, you sure don't have very much faith
in her to remember the greatest times of her life." Aldrin replied, giving Tidus a motherly look he hadn't
received since he was six years old.
"But-"
"No buts, young man. Now, I want you to go out there, talk to my daughter, and get her to remember you.
If you ask me, though, it really won't take that much convincing for her to just fall back into your arms,
crying happy tears because she's so over-joyed that she rememberes everything."
"I sure hope you're right, Aldrin."
"I am right, Tidus. Now go."
"Thank you. I would hug you but...." His eyes wandered briefly over her semi-transparant form, "you know."
She nodded, smiling at him one last time before fading away in a shimmering cloud of mist. She left no trace
that she'd been there, except for the sudden confidance that dwelled in Tidus' heart. He sucked in a deep
breath, and walked out of his room, heading straight for Lulu's.
He opened the door, not surprised to find Rikku, Wakka, Kimahri (who'd arrived via teleport while he had
been talking to Aldrin) and of course Lulu inside.
"I'm ready," He said simply. They all nodded, rising from their seated positions and filing out the door.
"Nice to see you, Tidus." Kimahri grunted as nicely as his vocal chords would allow, resting his large paw
on the blonde man's shoulder.
"Good to see you too, Kimahri. Well, let's get going, shall we?" Tidus replied with a smile, gesturing towards
the open door with his hand, waiting for Kimahri to walk through it. He did, and the blitzer followed suit.
'I can't believe this......this is it.....' Tidus thought, licking his lips nervously as the group headed down
the corridor towards the deck.
"I'll go get Yuna, alright?" Lulu said as they passed the living quarters. Wakka nodded, seeing as Tidus
wasn't paying attention, and smiled slightly at her before she turned and walked off.
As they walked, Tidus looked down at his right hand. It appeared normal enough, but when he removed
the glove he could see that it was almost transparent as it had been at Macalania. He sucked in a deep
breath and pulled off his left-hand glove. He squeezed his eyes shut tight as he discovered that his left
hand was just as bad as his right one.
"Everything will be fine," Came a deep barotone from behind him. Tidus turned his head and smiled
weakly back at the Ronso, who tried his best to smile properly back.
"Yuna?"
The summoner looked up from the novel she was reading to smile at her best friend.
"Can you come out to the deck for a moment? There's something I want you to see." Lulu asked, averting her
eyes from Yuna's warm gaze.
"Alright. I'll be right there," She answered, rising from her seat and searching for a bookmark as Lulu nodded
and left the room. She sighed deeply and leaned against the wall.
'Yevon....Or whoever's in charge now,' She silently prayed, 'Please help these two....please.....'
"Everybody ready?" Rikku asked, stepping out onto the deck.
They were all in position, standing near the door like they had almost exactly one year ago. Lulu had just joined
them, signaling that Yuna was close behind. Tidus stood ahead of them, watching the door, waiting for her lithe frame
to appear in it.
Suddenly, footfall was heard, and several deep breaths were sucked in by the "cast". The mechanical door swished
open, and Yuna's smile faded slightly when she saw everyone standing around looking sad.
"What's wrong everyone? Is something the matter?" She asked, stepping out onto the deck to stand in front
of her friends.
'Show time,' Tidus thought, looking down at his hands.
They shimmered and went transparent, this time including his entire body in the colorful display. It was happening
all over again.....
Yuna turned and watched the young man's body grow translucent for a moment, and suddenly a word sprang
from her mouth before he mind had even formed it.
"No."
Tidus shut his eyes as the memories came rushing back, and he groped quickly for his exact words from that day.
"Yuna, I have to go....." He paused, watching as her eyes glazed over and she appeared to be remembering.
"I'm sorry I couldn't show you Zanarkand........Goodbye." He said, walking towards the center of the deck.
"Hey!" Wakka called, almost missing his cue.
"We're gonna see you again.....?" Rikku said after Wakka, glancing at Yuna to find that tears were tracing
their way down her cheeks, just like they had a year ago.
Tidus turned and continued walking, but turned back around the instant he heard Kimahri's cry.
"Yuna!" Called the ronso's powerful voice.
"Tidus no! Not again!" The young woman called out, rushing forward and leaping into his arms...............
....................but she fell right through him again, crashing to the floor as more crystal rivers ran down her face.
"No...." Rikku whispered, unable to believe their efforts hadn't paid off.
Yuna lay there on the ground, watching as a pyrefly floated past her face. Tidus simple hung his head, accepting
the fact that he'd been given another chance, but had blown it. Just like he had the first time.....
He then became even more transparent, floating upwards, unable to control himself.
"Tidus!" Wakka called, running forward a few steps only to be held back by Kimahri.
"We tried," He stated simply, and felt the Besaidian go limp with defeat against his arm.
Yuna stood and watched as Tidus slowly disappeared into the sky, once again leaving her all alone.
"I love you, Yuna......." Came a whisper, seemingly from the wind.
Everyone rushed forward to comfort her, but she held up her hand to stop them.
"Please....go on inside. I need to be alone for a moment...." She whispered almost inaudibly, hanging her head.
Kimahri and Wakka nodded, leading Rikku and Lulu back inside the airship. Once the doors closed, Yuna fell
to her knees, unable to control her sobs any longer.
'Why did you have to leave me again...?' She thought sorrowfully, burying her face in her hands.
"I didn't."
Yuna's eyes snapped open and her head shot up at the familiar voice behind her. She slowly rose to her feet,
turning around to face the source of the voice she's heard. What she saw she dared not to believe.
There was Tidus, completely un-transluscent, holding his Brotherhood sword in his right hand.
"But....you.....?" She tried to ask, taking a few cautious steps towards him.
"I forgot my sword," He stated simply, holding up the object with a sheepish smile, "Sorry if I scared ya."
Yuna half laughed, half sobbed as she flung herself into his arms, this time being encircled by warmth instead
of meeting with the cool, steel floor. She pounded a few punches into his chest, and smirked at his questioning look.
"For scaring me half-to-death," She justified, standing on her tiptoes to meet his lips in a kiss that was WAY overdue.
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Six months later......
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"Happy birthday Yuna!" Came a memorized cheer as the birthday girl's eyes widened.
"Surprise...." Whispered Tidus, leaning in to kiss her cheek as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"You guys....." The shocked summoner said, "I don't know...what to say....except thank you so much!"
"We've been planning it for weeks!" Said Rikku, bouncing up to her and leading her over to a small table piled
with presents.
"Do you know how hard it is to surprise a girl like you, ya?" Wakka said with a smile, his arm wrapped around
Lulu's waist. The mage smiled in agreement, wrapping her free arm around her best friend in a hug. Her
wedding ring glinted in the evening sunlight.
So the cake was cut and the presents unwrapped, and now all was winding down. The rising moon saw a
bonfire, with friends crowded around it talking of old times and good memories. It also saw two young
lovebirds, sneaking away from the group to a secluded cove by the beach lit only by moonlight. They were
laughing and walking hand-in-hand, wanting to be no other place in the world but where they were.
"So," Tidus asked, leaning over to kiss Yuna lightly, "How was your birthday?"
"The best I've ever had," She replied, reaching over to hold his hand. He smiled and sat down on the sand
in front of her, looking her straight in the eyes.
"Yuna, you know how much I love you, right?" Tidus began, sucking in a deep breath. Yuna nodded in reply,
so he continued, "And I've told you many times that I want to be with you forever, remember?"
"Of course I do," She replied with a smile.
"I lost you once, and I almost lost you again not too long ago. I promise I'll never leave you again. Never."
Yuna's breath caught in her throat as he reached into his pocket for something, then withdrew his hand a few
seconds later holding something she never thought she'd see from him.
It was a ring. But not just any ring. The band was clear glass, and opalscent colors swirled and danced inside,
entrancing Yuna for a moment before her eyes moved on to the gems resting at the top. There were two,
tiny, circular-cut opals standing as 'guards' on either side of an oval-shaped diamond, set right into the band.
"What's inside it....?" Yuna whispered, still staring at the swirling colors.
"I went to the Moonflow a couple weeks ago and bought a special container that could hold a pyrefly. I spent
all night trying to catch one, but I finally did, and the jeweler sealed it inside the band. It'll live forever, and it
sparkles and shines brighter the happier you are, "Tidus explained, "If you decide to wear it, that is...."
"Are you kidding? Tidus, of course I'll wear it!" Yuna answered happily, watching as he slipped the ring on her finger.
"It's shining brighter already," Tidus noticed delightedly.
"I'll never take it off...." Yuna vowed, leaning in for the first of millions of kisses they would share as husband and wife.
"I knew it! I knew it!" Jecht cheered, watching his son give Yuna his ring.
"He's finally happy," Auron said, looking down at the two with a small smile on his face.
"Good job, darling," Braska praised, kissing the top of his wife's head.
"Well, he needed some sense knocked into him," Aldrin joked, "He's perfect for Yuna....Yevon himself couldn't have
chosen someone better suited for her, don't you think?"
"I knew it would work out! I'm just tooooo smart for you guys...." Jecht said, crossing his arms behind his head and
leaning back into his seat.
"You were the one who was freaking out because you said it would NEVER work!" Auron argued.
"He has a point, Jecht. You were the most skeptical one of all of us," Braska agreed.
".......Fine. Shoot me down then....." Jecht muttered, but unable to contain his chuckle nonetheless.
His son was finally happy, and all was right again, as it should be......
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Well, there you have it folks! I'd like to, first of all, apologize for the long wait for this chappy!
Secondly, I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed, because you guys kept me going. I'd also like to thank
all those people who e-mailed me with their support, and a special thanks goes out to BlitzBladeX for providing
me with the final scene from FFX cause I was too lazy to go and find it myself! lol.....
Anywayz, thanks for sticking with me and I hope you all enjoyed the story!
Until next time,
Digi-Esca Girl
laurie_22@hotmail.com
Chapter Seven - Airship Memories & Bonfires
By: Digi-Esca Girl
Disclaimer: I own nothing in regards to FFX. I'm assuming that's enough for you.....?
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"Tidus!!"
The blonde looked up at the sound of his name, straightening his posture from the slump
it had been against the full-length window.
"Wakka....?"
"You can try and get Yuna to remember right now, ya? It happened here, on the airship!!"
Wakka said cheerfully, waiting for the grin he was sure would come from his friend. It
never came, however, replaced with a deeper look of sadness.
"I know....."
"So what's the problem?!"
"She won't remember, Wakka. I just know it..."
"Now that is NO kind of attitude to have right now. Yuna loves you! She told you herself, or do
you not remem-"
"Of course I remember!! Do you honestly think that I could concentrate on anything but those words
over the last year?! You think I don't curse myself every time I think back...and know that I could
have said something....that I could've......told her.........." Tidus' voice trailed off from an angry
yell to that of a defeated, quiet whisper as he closed his eyes and hung his head.
"Everything will work out, ya? You gotta believe that, man." Wakka said, embracing his friend
as he gathered his rampant emotions.
"It's hard to, sometimes...." Tidus replied after a moment, gently pulling away from his friend's
embrace.
"I know. Uh...anyways...do you think you'll be up to,uh...re-enacting today?" Wakka asked after
several seconds had passed, scratching the back of his head. He hoped his weak attempt at
humor was enough to at least put the mischievious spark back in Tidus' eyes.
".....Probably. I just have to think back a little. I have to try and get as close to what I actually
said as possible to make it easier for Yuna's memories to fight Sin and take over again." The
blonde explained, looking to Wakka to make sure he understood that he needed some time alone.
"I understand, man. You know where I am, so come get me when you're ready. Just uh...don't
take too much time, ya? I think Cid modified the engine speeds again...." Wakka said with a
chuckle, before walking back towards the living quarters.
Tidus sighed, wishing he knew what to do. This was his last chance. Re-enacting the scene again
would trigger the Farplane's call, and he would be sent back. That is, if Yuna didn't remember.
'Which she won't....' The blonde youth thought sadly.
'Now that is no way to think, young man.' Came a reprimanding voice from inside his mind.
An image suddenly started to shimmer in front of his very eyes, and began to twist and contort, forming some kind
of shape that resembled a human woman. The image became more focused, and the woman's features became
clearer and clearer as the seconds passed. Tidus looked her up and down once she had become clear,
and he noticed mostly her facial features.
She had elbow-length, tawny brown hair, and a dazzling smile that made her look years younger. What he noticed
the most out of everything, however, was that her eyes were each different colors, one shining sapphire, and the other
a shimmering viridian.
"You're....."
"Yuna's mother, Aldrin. You look like you need some help." She answered, smiling warmly.
"But aren't you.....?"
"Dead? Yes. You never met me because the part of the Farplane I went to is one where only those with the purest
of hearts can go. My husband will join me soon, but he has to work on it a little more before they let him in."
She replied again, sitting down beside him on the bed.
"How can you be here in front of me then? Auron and my father can't do that...." Tidus asked, his brain working
overtime to try and figure out how she'd done it.
"I've had a lot more time to strengthen my magic than them as well, Tidus. But, to the point. You need some
help, and it pertains to my daughter, I believe." Aldrin said, smiling encouragingly.
Tidus took a deep breath and told her the entire story, starting with details of Yuna's pilgramage she had
not witnessed. As he finished, he was even more frustrated, having reminded himself exactly how bad his
current situation was.
"You shouldn't be worried."
"And why not?"
"You know, for someone who claims to love my daughter so much, you sure don't have very much faith
in her to remember the greatest times of her life." Aldrin replied, giving Tidus a motherly look he hadn't
received since he was six years old.
"But-"
"No buts, young man. Now, I want you to go out there, talk to my daughter, and get her to remember you.
If you ask me, though, it really won't take that much convincing for her to just fall back into your arms,
crying happy tears because she's so over-joyed that she rememberes everything."
"I sure hope you're right, Aldrin."
"I am right, Tidus. Now go."
"Thank you. I would hug you but...." His eyes wandered briefly over her semi-transparant form, "you know."
She nodded, smiling at him one last time before fading away in a shimmering cloud of mist. She left no trace
that she'd been there, except for the sudden confidance that dwelled in Tidus' heart. He sucked in a deep
breath, and walked out of his room, heading straight for Lulu's.
He opened the door, not surprised to find Rikku, Wakka, Kimahri (who'd arrived via teleport while he had
been talking to Aldrin) and of course Lulu inside.
"I'm ready," He said simply. They all nodded, rising from their seated positions and filing out the door.
"Nice to see you, Tidus." Kimahri grunted as nicely as his vocal chords would allow, resting his large paw
on the blonde man's shoulder.
"Good to see you too, Kimahri. Well, let's get going, shall we?" Tidus replied with a smile, gesturing towards
the open door with his hand, waiting for Kimahri to walk through it. He did, and the blitzer followed suit.
'I can't believe this......this is it.....' Tidus thought, licking his lips nervously as the group headed down
the corridor towards the deck.
"I'll go get Yuna, alright?" Lulu said as they passed the living quarters. Wakka nodded, seeing as Tidus
wasn't paying attention, and smiled slightly at her before she turned and walked off.
As they walked, Tidus looked down at his right hand. It appeared normal enough, but when he removed
the glove he could see that it was almost transparent as it had been at Macalania. He sucked in a deep
breath and pulled off his left-hand glove. He squeezed his eyes shut tight as he discovered that his left
hand was just as bad as his right one.
"Everything will be fine," Came a deep barotone from behind him. Tidus turned his head and smiled
weakly back at the Ronso, who tried his best to smile properly back.
"Yuna?"
The summoner looked up from the novel she was reading to smile at her best friend.
"Can you come out to the deck for a moment? There's something I want you to see." Lulu asked, averting her
eyes from Yuna's warm gaze.
"Alright. I'll be right there," She answered, rising from her seat and searching for a bookmark as Lulu nodded
and left the room. She sighed deeply and leaned against the wall.
'Yevon....Or whoever's in charge now,' She silently prayed, 'Please help these two....please.....'
"Everybody ready?" Rikku asked, stepping out onto the deck.
They were all in position, standing near the door like they had almost exactly one year ago. Lulu had just joined
them, signaling that Yuna was close behind. Tidus stood ahead of them, watching the door, waiting for her lithe frame
to appear in it.
Suddenly, footfall was heard, and several deep breaths were sucked in by the "cast". The mechanical door swished
open, and Yuna's smile faded slightly when she saw everyone standing around looking sad.
"What's wrong everyone? Is something the matter?" She asked, stepping out onto the deck to stand in front
of her friends.
'Show time,' Tidus thought, looking down at his hands.
They shimmered and went transparent, this time including his entire body in the colorful display. It was happening
all over again.....
Yuna turned and watched the young man's body grow translucent for a moment, and suddenly a word sprang
from her mouth before he mind had even formed it.
"No."
Tidus shut his eyes as the memories came rushing back, and he groped quickly for his exact words from that day.
"Yuna, I have to go....." He paused, watching as her eyes glazed over and she appeared to be remembering.
"I'm sorry I couldn't show you Zanarkand........Goodbye." He said, walking towards the center of the deck.
"Hey!" Wakka called, almost missing his cue.
"We're gonna see you again.....?" Rikku said after Wakka, glancing at Yuna to find that tears were tracing
their way down her cheeks, just like they had a year ago.
Tidus turned and continued walking, but turned back around the instant he heard Kimahri's cry.
"Yuna!" Called the ronso's powerful voice.
"Tidus no! Not again!" The young woman called out, rushing forward and leaping into his arms...............
....................but she fell right through him again, crashing to the floor as more crystal rivers ran down her face.
"No...." Rikku whispered, unable to believe their efforts hadn't paid off.
Yuna lay there on the ground, watching as a pyrefly floated past her face. Tidus simple hung his head, accepting
the fact that he'd been given another chance, but had blown it. Just like he had the first time.....
He then became even more transparent, floating upwards, unable to control himself.
"Tidus!" Wakka called, running forward a few steps only to be held back by Kimahri.
"We tried," He stated simply, and felt the Besaidian go limp with defeat against his arm.
Yuna stood and watched as Tidus slowly disappeared into the sky, once again leaving her all alone.
"I love you, Yuna......." Came a whisper, seemingly from the wind.
Everyone rushed forward to comfort her, but she held up her hand to stop them.
"Please....go on inside. I need to be alone for a moment...." She whispered almost inaudibly, hanging her head.
Kimahri and Wakka nodded, leading Rikku and Lulu back inside the airship. Once the doors closed, Yuna fell
to her knees, unable to control her sobs any longer.
'Why did you have to leave me again...?' She thought sorrowfully, burying her face in her hands.
"I didn't."
Yuna's eyes snapped open and her head shot up at the familiar voice behind her. She slowly rose to her feet,
turning around to face the source of the voice she's heard. What she saw she dared not to believe.
There was Tidus, completely un-transluscent, holding his Brotherhood sword in his right hand.
"But....you.....?" She tried to ask, taking a few cautious steps towards him.
"I forgot my sword," He stated simply, holding up the object with a sheepish smile, "Sorry if I scared ya."
Yuna half laughed, half sobbed as she flung herself into his arms, this time being encircled by warmth instead
of meeting with the cool, steel floor. She pounded a few punches into his chest, and smirked at his questioning look.
"For scaring me half-to-death," She justified, standing on her tiptoes to meet his lips in a kiss that was WAY overdue.
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Six months later......
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"Happy birthday Yuna!" Came a memorized cheer as the birthday girl's eyes widened.
"Surprise...." Whispered Tidus, leaning in to kiss her cheek as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"You guys....." The shocked summoner said, "I don't know...what to say....except thank you so much!"
"We've been planning it for weeks!" Said Rikku, bouncing up to her and leading her over to a small table piled
with presents.
"Do you know how hard it is to surprise a girl like you, ya?" Wakka said with a smile, his arm wrapped around
Lulu's waist. The mage smiled in agreement, wrapping her free arm around her best friend in a hug. Her
wedding ring glinted in the evening sunlight.
So the cake was cut and the presents unwrapped, and now all was winding down. The rising moon saw a
bonfire, with friends crowded around it talking of old times and good memories. It also saw two young
lovebirds, sneaking away from the group to a secluded cove by the beach lit only by moonlight. They were
laughing and walking hand-in-hand, wanting to be no other place in the world but where they were.
"So," Tidus asked, leaning over to kiss Yuna lightly, "How was your birthday?"
"The best I've ever had," She replied, reaching over to hold his hand. He smiled and sat down on the sand
in front of her, looking her straight in the eyes.
"Yuna, you know how much I love you, right?" Tidus began, sucking in a deep breath. Yuna nodded in reply,
so he continued, "And I've told you many times that I want to be with you forever, remember?"
"Of course I do," She replied with a smile.
"I lost you once, and I almost lost you again not too long ago. I promise I'll never leave you again. Never."
Yuna's breath caught in her throat as he reached into his pocket for something, then withdrew his hand a few
seconds later holding something she never thought she'd see from him.
It was a ring. But not just any ring. The band was clear glass, and opalscent colors swirled and danced inside,
entrancing Yuna for a moment before her eyes moved on to the gems resting at the top. There were two,
tiny, circular-cut opals standing as 'guards' on either side of an oval-shaped diamond, set right into the band.
"What's inside it....?" Yuna whispered, still staring at the swirling colors.
"I went to the Moonflow a couple weeks ago and bought a special container that could hold a pyrefly. I spent
all night trying to catch one, but I finally did, and the jeweler sealed it inside the band. It'll live forever, and it
sparkles and shines brighter the happier you are, "Tidus explained, "If you decide to wear it, that is...."
"Are you kidding? Tidus, of course I'll wear it!" Yuna answered happily, watching as he slipped the ring on her finger.
"It's shining brighter already," Tidus noticed delightedly.
"I'll never take it off...." Yuna vowed, leaning in for the first of millions of kisses they would share as husband and wife.
"I knew it! I knew it!" Jecht cheered, watching his son give Yuna his ring.
"He's finally happy," Auron said, looking down at the two with a small smile on his face.
"Good job, darling," Braska praised, kissing the top of his wife's head.
"Well, he needed some sense knocked into him," Aldrin joked, "He's perfect for Yuna....Yevon himself couldn't have
chosen someone better suited for her, don't you think?"
"I knew it would work out! I'm just tooooo smart for you guys...." Jecht said, crossing his arms behind his head and
leaning back into his seat.
"You were the one who was freaking out because you said it would NEVER work!" Auron argued.
"He has a point, Jecht. You were the most skeptical one of all of us," Braska agreed.
".......Fine. Shoot me down then....." Jecht muttered, but unable to contain his chuckle nonetheless.
His son was finally happy, and all was right again, as it should be......
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Well, there you have it folks! I'd like to, first of all, apologize for the long wait for this chappy!
Secondly, I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed, because you guys kept me going. I'd also like to thank
all those people who e-mailed me with their support, and a special thanks goes out to BlitzBladeX for providing
me with the final scene from FFX cause I was too lazy to go and find it myself! lol.....
Anywayz, thanks for sticking with me and I hope you all enjoyed the story!
Until next time,
Digi-Esca Girl
laurie_22@hotmail.com