Days of Old

Disclaimer: I don't own the Gippal, Baralai, Nooj, Paine, the Crimson Squad or anything incorporated in FFX2. Although I really wish I could. This IS a yaoi, which means male/male relationships. If you are disgusted, I suggest you TURN BACK NOW! I just take flames and put them in a little jar labeled 'Party jokes'.... I read them late at night and laugh my haed off. Anyway. Enjoy.

Maddam Teapot: One thing! I forgot to tell you about my diabolical plot! Gippal, Baralai, Tidus, and Wakka are all captured, and locked in my closet...... yes... that's it. Fine.. Read ahead...
Dun forget!
'Thoughts'
"Talking"
~*~ = meanwhile or back to current matters.

~*~ ~Baralai's perspective~

Back in the days of the Crusaders. The days when Sin was destroying the lives of many, dramatic choices were made. Accidents happened, and many were forced to join the Crusaders. Both Yevon and the Crusaders wanted heavily to change the world of of Spira, and rid it of Sin. I was one that joined the Crusaders. Well, actually, the Crimson Squad. The Crimson Squad was an elite fighting force that fought along side its counterpart The Crusaders. Although I really parted with Yevon, I felt that the Crimson Squad had superior methods. Summoners were no use.....

The decision I made was horrible. It would separate me from my family, my friends, and my beliefs. But, only one person could take me away from the treachery of separation.

~*~

"Crimson Squad! Assemble!" A voice called from outside the rickety cot.
'So early... Why did I even think of joining such a monstrosity of a group?' I thought. With a pillow over my head, I slowly rose from my bed.

"I said ASSEMBLE! Get out of bed! The experimental drill will begin any moment, and you all are still sleeping!" Our team captain, Nooj, was always like this. He wanted to be at the peak of success, and always wanted to be atop of the game.

As I tried to get my silver hair to a normal state I noticed my other team members Paine and Gippal getting up ,across the room, as well. Paine was fiddling with all of her brass buckles and belts and couldn't be disturbed. Nooj was already outside, dressed, and gun in hand, and Gippal, was shirtless, exposing his alluring abs. I couldn't keep my eyes off of him, until I saw Paine eyeing me in the background. I whistled innocently and turned around casually.
'Had she noticed' I thought. 'What if she figures it out?'

~*~
Later on, when we were almost ready I asked, "Gippal?"

"Yeah, dude?" he asked while trying to get his hair gelled.

"I heard this drill would be somewhat dangerous. I can only imagine what we would see. I mean, we're going into the desert right?" I asked with some shakiness.

"Well, whatever happens, I'll be there with you all the way." He said while patting me on the shoulder.

"Thanks." I said, with a little more confidence. Paine looked up with a questioned face. She didn't know that I loved Gippal. I'm pretty sure he didn't know either. He was more friendly, than most, so anything he did wasn't misleading, but once I did anything, it was the talk of the town next day.

Gippal left to go talk to Nooj about our drill, and I watched his chiseled body as he walked out. I think I was charmed because Paine walked over and asked;

"You like him, don't you?" She said as she crossed her arms, and gave a little smirk.

"Is it that obvious? I don't see why I just can't blend in. Do you think he......" I trailed off. I didn't realize I was spilling it to Paine.

"I don't know... Maybe I can take him on a date, and figure it out." she suggested.

"Either, way, by the end of the night, I'll figure it out some way or another, no?

Maybe it wasn't a bad idea. If it is a good date, we'll know his sexuality, if it is bad, or he spills the beans, maybe......

"It's agreed. Tonight, I will ask him on a date. Maybe I can get it out of him. Although, he does look pretty straight." She told me.

"Yeah. That's what I feared. I turned around, and began to walk.. I stopped, and said,

"Thanks Paine. You don't realize how much this means to me." And I walked off, and joined the others, leaving her by herself.

Like it? Well, this was back in the days of the Crimson Squads. So Paine will be a little more happier. Laid back almost. Well, expect more chapters soon! More lemony. How's the date going to turn out? I dunno. Maybe, I should let Gippal out of my closet.