Yay, an update. And it didn't take long. Even though it's extremely short… ^^;;

I'm trying to download FFX: International on Kazaa… it's taking so long… -_-;;

I didn't really know how Brother refers to Cid… while 'Dad' or something seemed ok, I used 'Father' because that's what he always used in the game, I think. Er… yeah. That's just been bothering me, so I'm mentioning it up here.

There's so much cat hair around the computer. Everything nearby is covered in white fur. Nikko, one of our cats, is very friendly… so he likes to sit in front of the computer screen when I'm there. Or lay down next to it. It doesn't exactly help that he's bigger than the screen is… He's such a big cat. ^^ Or maybe, it's one of his evil kitty plots. Yeah, that must be it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Shuu or Zev, either. Nope. They're free blitzball agents in the game. I still own Ku and Fayth-Leviathan though.


Kirei na Kanjou

Ku gave a smile to the sphere. "We're on the Mi'ihen Highroad now," she said. "Two new guardians, both from Luca." The camera was turned to show a brunette girl in maroon-colored Lucan clothing. "There's Shuu. She actually stole all my money, but she's decided to come with us. And of course, you can't forget Zev." The camera swiveled again to face a large Ronso, who blocked out the sphere's view with a hand.

"Zev, stop!" Laughing, Ku pulled the sphere back to focus on her face again. "Let's see… Um… Can't really think of anything else to say…"

"Hey, Ku!" Shuu ran over, the golden necklace around her neck clinking. "Whatcha doin'?"

"This? It's a sphere I bought in Luca."

"Ooh…" Shuu gazed at the sphere with wide eyes. "Can I see it?"

"Well, it cost a lot of money… I mean… Hey! Shuu--" Ku was cut off as the sphere was pulled away from her. The camera was now focused on the Summoner.

"Heh," Shuu smirked. "I feel like some kinda reporter!" The camera shook as she laughed. Taking on a serious tone of voice to mimic the newscasters she had seen in Luca, Shuu said, "So, Ku. Um… Oh, I know! You said before that Brother's still in Luca, right? How do you feel about that? We all know you miss him!"

Ku grabbed the sides of her head with her hands in frustration. "What is it with you people? First Leviathan, now you…" She looked back at Shuu and frowned, shaking her head furiously. "Brother's more like family than anything else! Like a… erm… brother. I don't have any--" She stopped mid-sentence and started waving her hands at the other. "Shuu! Stop walk--"

It was too late. A muffled scream was heard as the sphere's holder fell.

"--ing…"

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Rikku set the blue sphere on her lap. "You mean you left her? You went back, didn't you? Otherwise, that'd just be cruel, you know?" She peered into the other's face. "Brother?"

Brother turned back to the machina he had been previously fixing. He took one of his many tools and jammed it into one of the machina's openings. "I had to talk to Berrik about it first."

"Yeah?" Rikku said. "And what'd he say?" She fidgeted in anticipation.

"Well…" Brother wondered whether he should continue. Telling his sister would only result in her wanting to know more, and that would eventually lead to him telling the whole story to her. Would Ku want anyone else to know?

A knock was heard at the door followed by a shout from Cid. Brother breathed a sigh of relief. "Rikku, go see what Father wants."

Rikku sulked quietly as she headed for the door. As soon as she opened it, her father pushed by and walked into the room. "Yer cousin Yuna's waitin' for ya in the kitchen."

"What?" Rikku asked. "What's Yunie doing here?"

"Don't tell me you forgot!" Cid slapped his forehead. "Yuna was supposed ta visit today! We talked 'bout it last week, remember?" He looked to his son. "You forgot too?"

Brother gave a sheepish nod of his head, to which Cid shook his own head.

"Damn… well, she's out waitin' so you better go see her." He was halfway out the door when he stopped. "Oh, some of yer old friends are out there too, Rikku." He turned into the corridor, out of sight.

"Well," said Rikku, bounding to the door, "Let's go see Yunie!" She too ran out into the corridor.

Brother chuckled at his sister's enthusiasm. Kind of like Shuu, he thought. He threw a wistful glance at the blue sphere sitting on Rikku's chair. Seeing the Cactuar doll leaning idly next to it, he averted his gaze and shuddered. Imagining hearing a squeak behind him, he quickly walked out the door to greet his cousin.


Not much Cacty in this one. I still need to think up a point to that Cactuar doll. If anyone has any ideas, please tell me…

This chapter was short. I've kinda been in a slump lately on everything. Can't draw anything, haven't felt like writing, can't even play my flute right anymore… sigh…

Next chapter will hopefully be up soon. I've started writing it, but I doubt that really means anything. Depends on if I'm lazy or not.