Okaay. I'm gonna try and end this soon, so I don't end up making cliff
hangers last for years. -_o;
Thank you to those who have stuck with this story and your patience. Also,
there are a lot of Al Bhed translators in the internet, if you were
curious. ^_^
Oui tuh'd ryja du naymmo mayja... Tu oui..? . Tu oui. [You don't have to really leave.. Do you? Do you?] E's cunno Rikku.. Pid E ryja du ku.. Cusadesa.. [I'm sorry Rikku.. But I have to go.. Sometime.] Sayhea [Meanie]
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Bliss was only temporary as he held Rikku, for he had no way of predicting her response. He slightly winced and drew back, fearful of her reproach. Had he forgotten? Their ages for one, yet that was minor in comparison to the fact this may disrupt their duties.. If it couldn't strengthen it.. And also the fact that well.. He was dead, and would be forced to leave her behind. What honor was there in a man who would abandon such a girl after causing the situation? He was about to apologize.. Yet, something told him he needed not to apologize for his feelings.
An awkward silence ensued.. Only to be broken by Rikku softly shaking in his arms.. At first he feared he had offended her.. Until he heard the nearly inaudible sobs of the young Al Bhed girl.
"Oui tuh'd ryja du naymmo mayja... Tu oui..? . Tu oui, Auron?" She tightened her grip, clutching tightly handfuls of that heavily woven coat.. Burying her head deeper into the crimson fabric.
His grip became more confident as he enveloped her in his grasp, gloved fingers tensing as he bowed his head and softly uttered to her in Al Bhed.. "E's cunno Rikku.. Pid E ryja du ku.. Cusadesa.." He gritted his teeth, restraining the sorrow, and anger which had began to form within him.. He blamed himself for his death, his foolish and arrogant attempt to take on the mistress of summoners, Yunalesca. He had ruined his chance for love before he had even found it.
"Rikku sniffled, titling her head upwards to peer into his visage, swirling emerald eyes brimming with tears. "You know I'll miss you.. I know we've been so distant before.. But in the past few days.. Well, it feels like I've known you forever." She would not forget him.. Yet, her sadness was that he would never remember them.. That he couldn't.. To her, the Farplane was just an image fabricated by the pyreflies, soulless images produced by memories. She wasn't able to believe in a magical afterlife, yet how much she did hope she was wrong.. She wanted to see him at the Farplane and feel as if he were still there.
He was silent, and offered a nod in reply. Though overwhelmed with emotion, his visage had remained for the most part composed as he sheltered the girl in his arms. "Rikku. " He cleared his voice, which had become a bit scratchy and uneasy. These feelings, such strong emotions, had not been evoked since his youthful days journeying with high summoner Braska. It was only natural that he couldn't recall how to express them, but then again, affection isn't something he could easily express even during his days amongst the living. "I'll stay with you, till the end of my journey."
Rikku smiled lightly, and rubbed away the tears from her face with the back of her hand as she cheered up slightly. A characteristic Auron couldn't help but be fond of, her ability to remain happy despite the situation. That smile eventually pushed itself to be a bit bolder, and though a little weak, she chuckled. "And you'll do my hair at night for me?"
Just slightly did he crack a smile in the corner of his lips as he replied, raising one hand to ruffle those blonde locks of hers. "Of course. You really need to do something about your hairstyle."
"What? Sayhea!" She pouted turning away from him and crossing her arms, tilting her face skyward.
A slight smirk tugged its way upon Auron's visage. "I'm just saying it would look nice to grow your hair out." He shrugged. "Not that it doesn't look nice now."
Rikku grinned and turned to face him. "That's more like it!" She pounced towards him, slinging those lithe arms about his neck to hold herself up against him. "You're lucky I like you or I wouldn't let you get away with that."
"Are you sure you aren't trying to choke me right now..?" He placed both hands upon her waist, "removing" the girl from about his neck. "Don't be getting too friendly now, you know we both have duties."
"Yup. We're gonna defeat Sin!" Rikku beamed. "I'll be the machine expert, you'll be the dirty old man. Pfft." She grinned teasingly towards Auron. "Soo.. Where did everybody go?"
"They're a bit farther up the road. Get your things, it's about time we joined."
With that the duo collected their belongings, it was only a short distance ahead to meet with the others.. After that, it wouldn't be long until their battle with sin, and the inevitable sending of the crimson clad guardian.
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Meanwhile, Yuna and the others sat about their campsite. All items had been packed, they were ready. Kimahri had attained his weapon, and so all that ensued was the battle with sin, for he was the last of the group to do so.
"They should be coming back soon." Yuna nodded, folding her hands as she placed them neatly upon her lap. One foot tucked behind the other as she sat with regal posture. "..And then.. We go face sin."
The group remained silent for a while, until Tidus spoke up to try and raise the group's spirit. "Yeah, it will be no problem, right?"
"If we have everybody's support." Lulu interjected. "Speaking of which.. Rikku and Sir Auron should be here by now, or atleast soon. This isn't the greatest of times to be taking a break, I mean.. Sin is an imminent threat to deal with."
"Take it easy Lu, ya?" She glanced to the side to shoot a piercing glare in Wakka's direction, though unlike his normal response of backing down, or just shutting up, he walked over to sit by her. "Lu, you got to lighten up. Ya?" He slipped one arm about her shoulders playfully. "You'll have my support. Alright? I'm no Chappu, but I'll be there for you when he can't. Ya? So give them two a break."
Lulu blinked, at a temporary loss for words.. Though before she could pinpoint what emotions Wakka may have triggered, a perky voice cut through the chill of the forest air.
"Heeeey! Yunie! We're back!" Rikku smiled, hopping her way to the others, as Auron stalked a few paces behind.. Stopping as he reached Yuna, offering a solemn nod.
"I guess it's settled then. We're off to face sin." Yuna stood. "This is it." The summoner led the way to the airship troop followed behind. The moment of truth had finally arrived, despite the stalling.. It was time.. To face Sin.
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[ I hope you excuse the fact that I'm going to skip a few things. Ex: Seymour and won't be going into too much detail about the battle with sin. It's kinda irrelevant to the story. ;o ]
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All that remained of their bonding in Macalania had become mere memories as the days had gone by. Yuna, guardians, aeons, and all had come before sin. Though the aeons had been banished, Yuna and the others kept their spirits high and bravely endured against the last of sin.. Yu Yevon. Yu Yevon had been a joke compared to their own aeons, and was nothing more than a shapeless amoeba.
In the eyes of the others, the most painful of these events would be the tearful goodbyes.. The goodbyes to the aeons of the fayth and to that of Tidus's father, Jecht. Though fearless in their endeavor, if one were to pay close attention to the group, they were bothered anticipating Auron's sending.. And if they had figured it out, Tidus's as well.
It wasn't long before Yu Yevon had been slain, and unable to reincarnate itself into the form of another aeon.. And so it came time, as they stood within the Zanarkand dome, to say goodbye to another companion.
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"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Rikku was facing towards the ground, hands clasped behind her back as she swayed anxiously. Auron stood before her, only steps away from the group..
The time had come..
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The next shall be the final chapter. ^^ Thank you for reading.
Oui tuh'd ryja du naymmo mayja... Tu oui..? . Tu oui. [You don't have to really leave.. Do you? Do you?] E's cunno Rikku.. Pid E ryja du ku.. Cusadesa.. [I'm sorry Rikku.. But I have to go.. Sometime.] Sayhea [Meanie]
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Bliss was only temporary as he held Rikku, for he had no way of predicting her response. He slightly winced and drew back, fearful of her reproach. Had he forgotten? Their ages for one, yet that was minor in comparison to the fact this may disrupt their duties.. If it couldn't strengthen it.. And also the fact that well.. He was dead, and would be forced to leave her behind. What honor was there in a man who would abandon such a girl after causing the situation? He was about to apologize.. Yet, something told him he needed not to apologize for his feelings.
An awkward silence ensued.. Only to be broken by Rikku softly shaking in his arms.. At first he feared he had offended her.. Until he heard the nearly inaudible sobs of the young Al Bhed girl.
"Oui tuh'd ryja du naymmo mayja... Tu oui..? . Tu oui, Auron?" She tightened her grip, clutching tightly handfuls of that heavily woven coat.. Burying her head deeper into the crimson fabric.
His grip became more confident as he enveloped her in his grasp, gloved fingers tensing as he bowed his head and softly uttered to her in Al Bhed.. "E's cunno Rikku.. Pid E ryja du ku.. Cusadesa.." He gritted his teeth, restraining the sorrow, and anger which had began to form within him.. He blamed himself for his death, his foolish and arrogant attempt to take on the mistress of summoners, Yunalesca. He had ruined his chance for love before he had even found it.
"Rikku sniffled, titling her head upwards to peer into his visage, swirling emerald eyes brimming with tears. "You know I'll miss you.. I know we've been so distant before.. But in the past few days.. Well, it feels like I've known you forever." She would not forget him.. Yet, her sadness was that he would never remember them.. That he couldn't.. To her, the Farplane was just an image fabricated by the pyreflies, soulless images produced by memories. She wasn't able to believe in a magical afterlife, yet how much she did hope she was wrong.. She wanted to see him at the Farplane and feel as if he were still there.
He was silent, and offered a nod in reply. Though overwhelmed with emotion, his visage had remained for the most part composed as he sheltered the girl in his arms. "Rikku. " He cleared his voice, which had become a bit scratchy and uneasy. These feelings, such strong emotions, had not been evoked since his youthful days journeying with high summoner Braska. It was only natural that he couldn't recall how to express them, but then again, affection isn't something he could easily express even during his days amongst the living. "I'll stay with you, till the end of my journey."
Rikku smiled lightly, and rubbed away the tears from her face with the back of her hand as she cheered up slightly. A characteristic Auron couldn't help but be fond of, her ability to remain happy despite the situation. That smile eventually pushed itself to be a bit bolder, and though a little weak, she chuckled. "And you'll do my hair at night for me?"
Just slightly did he crack a smile in the corner of his lips as he replied, raising one hand to ruffle those blonde locks of hers. "Of course. You really need to do something about your hairstyle."
"What? Sayhea!" She pouted turning away from him and crossing her arms, tilting her face skyward.
A slight smirk tugged its way upon Auron's visage. "I'm just saying it would look nice to grow your hair out." He shrugged. "Not that it doesn't look nice now."
Rikku grinned and turned to face him. "That's more like it!" She pounced towards him, slinging those lithe arms about his neck to hold herself up against him. "You're lucky I like you or I wouldn't let you get away with that."
"Are you sure you aren't trying to choke me right now..?" He placed both hands upon her waist, "removing" the girl from about his neck. "Don't be getting too friendly now, you know we both have duties."
"Yup. We're gonna defeat Sin!" Rikku beamed. "I'll be the machine expert, you'll be the dirty old man. Pfft." She grinned teasingly towards Auron. "Soo.. Where did everybody go?"
"They're a bit farther up the road. Get your things, it's about time we joined."
With that the duo collected their belongings, it was only a short distance ahead to meet with the others.. After that, it wouldn't be long until their battle with sin, and the inevitable sending of the crimson clad guardian.
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Meanwhile, Yuna and the others sat about their campsite. All items had been packed, they were ready. Kimahri had attained his weapon, and so all that ensued was the battle with sin, for he was the last of the group to do so.
"They should be coming back soon." Yuna nodded, folding her hands as she placed them neatly upon her lap. One foot tucked behind the other as she sat with regal posture. "..And then.. We go face sin."
The group remained silent for a while, until Tidus spoke up to try and raise the group's spirit. "Yeah, it will be no problem, right?"
"If we have everybody's support." Lulu interjected. "Speaking of which.. Rikku and Sir Auron should be here by now, or atleast soon. This isn't the greatest of times to be taking a break, I mean.. Sin is an imminent threat to deal with."
"Take it easy Lu, ya?" She glanced to the side to shoot a piercing glare in Wakka's direction, though unlike his normal response of backing down, or just shutting up, he walked over to sit by her. "Lu, you got to lighten up. Ya?" He slipped one arm about her shoulders playfully. "You'll have my support. Alright? I'm no Chappu, but I'll be there for you when he can't. Ya? So give them two a break."
Lulu blinked, at a temporary loss for words.. Though before she could pinpoint what emotions Wakka may have triggered, a perky voice cut through the chill of the forest air.
"Heeeey! Yunie! We're back!" Rikku smiled, hopping her way to the others, as Auron stalked a few paces behind.. Stopping as he reached Yuna, offering a solemn nod.
"I guess it's settled then. We're off to face sin." Yuna stood. "This is it." The summoner led the way to the airship troop followed behind. The moment of truth had finally arrived, despite the stalling.. It was time.. To face Sin.
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[ I hope you excuse the fact that I'm going to skip a few things. Ex: Seymour and won't be going into too much detail about the battle with sin. It's kinda irrelevant to the story. ;o ]
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All that remained of their bonding in Macalania had become mere memories as the days had gone by. Yuna, guardians, aeons, and all had come before sin. Though the aeons had been banished, Yuna and the others kept their spirits high and bravely endured against the last of sin.. Yu Yevon. Yu Yevon had been a joke compared to their own aeons, and was nothing more than a shapeless amoeba.
In the eyes of the others, the most painful of these events would be the tearful goodbyes.. The goodbyes to the aeons of the fayth and to that of Tidus's father, Jecht. Though fearless in their endeavor, if one were to pay close attention to the group, they were bothered anticipating Auron's sending.. And if they had figured it out, Tidus's as well.
It wasn't long before Yu Yevon had been slain, and unable to reincarnate itself into the form of another aeon.. And so it came time, as they stood within the Zanarkand dome, to say goodbye to another companion.
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"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Rikku was facing towards the ground, hands clasped behind her back as she swayed anxiously. Auron stood before her, only steps away from the group..
The time had come..
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The next shall be the final chapter. ^^ Thank you for reading.