The Stories Close



Disclaimer: Ok, I don't own it. really.

And now, the Thrilling conclusion to The Farplane!!

Yuna paced back and forth in her room, her mind replaying the conversation she had just had with Tidus.

***

He called, rapping softly on the door, Yuna, we need to talk.

Yuna opened her door, then looked around worried, You shouldn't be here Tidus!! Seymour-

Seymour wont bother you again. Now please, can I talk to you for a minute?

Yuna nodded her head, confused, but opened the door and beckoned him inside. Once he was there he sat down, anxiously trying to think of what he had wanted to say to the girl he once loved.

Yuna . . . Tidus started, seeking the correct words, I love you, I really do, but I don't know, Rikku, she-

She loves you too. Yuna finished for the stuttering boy. I know, she told me. I don't know why she didn't say something to you at the in the thunder plains or Macalania, though.

Tidus smiled slightly, It was because she didn't want to get in between us. And When we where together I was saying things like Oh I love Yuna so much, how could she dump me and marry Seymour?' She couldn't have said I really feel bad but I love you too.'


Well theoretically she could have. But he didn't think anyone in their right mind would have.

The hour is late for any new declarations of love. Yuna told him, looking out her window towards the setting sun.

Better late than never, Tidus' old optimistic charm was resurfacing. I just wanted to apologize.

Yuna smiled ruefully Of course, I just want you to be happy. She admitted, And I want you to go to the Farplane with no regrets, so I wont have to send you.

Tidus nodded, and hugged her.

That is all I can ask of you anymore.

***

Yuna wrapped her arms around her shoulders, resting her hands where Tidus had touched them.

Heartache seems to follow me around these days. she jumped when she looked out the window. The sun was dropping down below the horizon. It was already half submerged.

Yuna picked up her staff and pushed the layer of dust off of it. She would have to perform a sending. There would be many souls that needed to be directed back to the farplane.

She also wanted to make sure that Seymour found his way there. She had no desire for him to stay.

Silently she left her room and headed down the hallway.

***

Tidus grip around Rikku tightened, he didn't want to leave, not when everything had finally fallen into place. He screwed his eyes shut, already he could feel the girl in his arms fading out of his grip.

I don't want to leave. He whispered, tears streaming down his face. But the world around him turned to white light.

***

Welcome back.

Tidus turned to see Bahamut's faith sitting and looking up at him.

Where am I?

Your home.

Tidus looked around, once again in his one room apartment.

This isn't real, Why cant I go back to Spira??

The Fayth stood up, I took you back to Zanarkand. You are a Fayth like us, you cannot live in Spira. I thought you would be happy to live in this part of the farplane.

No! Cant you see!! I don't want to be here!! Tidus picked up one of his blitzballs and threw it had against the wall.

Your not pleased?

Damnit, NO!

Don't cry.

He turned to the Fayth, who grinned at him out from under his purple hood.

I wasn't going to cry!! Tidus stalked back and forth in his apartment.

You always cry.

Tidus whirled around to face his father, who leaned casually against the door frame. Jecht strowed forward and put his hand on Tidus' shoulder, and his sun resisted the urge to smack it away.

You don't wanna stay here? Jecht asked him, as Auron stepped into the doorway, leaning against the other part of the frame.

Its safe here. Spira changes. Cities rise, cities crumble. Everyone will die. You wouldn't rather live here for eternity? he asked, cryptic as ever.

No . . .

An eternity away from Rikku?

. . . I want to go back . . .

Living forever in the shadows with the Fayth?

. . . To Spira . . .

Tidus closed his eyes against the wraiths that stood before him. The prospect of living in this shadow realm without his friends scared him, made his insides twist in horror.

. . . I miss Rikku . . .

***

Miss me? I'm right here Tidus!

Tidus felt something encircle his head, and his face pressed against something warm.



He opened his eyes to find himself leaning into Rikku's embrace, her hands brushing comfortingly through his hair.

I'm back.

You scared me so much Tidus! Rikku's embrace tightened, You just started blinking in and out, you know?

I was gone! I was dead, in the fayth's dimension. My Zanarkand! Tidus told her confused, wile slipping his arms around her waist.

There was a long pause where both of them just sat, Rikku stareing out over the ocean, and Tidus over the lit streets of Bevelle.

Maybe the Fayth . . . when they sealed the farplane . . . they sealed you out of it. So whether you where a dream or not, your here. Did you ask them to do that?

Ask? Hardly. his old ego shining through, The Star player of the Zanarkand abes doesn't have to ask.

So then you begged? Rikku giggled.

Her only answer was a brush of light kisses down her neck.

***

Yuna stared anxiously up the path that led to the bluffs above Bevelle. She was worried, sunset had come and gone, the Fayth had come and gone. She had performed a public sending, and the public had retired for the night.

So where was Rikku?!?

She hated to think her cousin was crying alone on the cliff top.

Five more minutes, then I'll go look for her. She promised herself.

just then her eyes managed to catch sight of a movement in the trees. It was too dark to tell much, but it could only be Rikku. Yuna dashed out of her room and scrambled down the stairs, heading towards the side door where she would meet her cousin.

Tidus.

She froze, seeing him walking hand and hand with her cousin.

He still walked among the living!

Yunas knees buckled, and hot tears of happiness, relief and jealousy streaked her face.

Their laughter stopped as they drew close, and Rikku released Tidus' hand and ran to her cousin, kneeling down she hugged her.

Sorry Yunie.

No, Rikku, you have nothing to apologize for.

Rikku nodded and let her go, retreating a couple paces towards the stairway, before looking back at Tidus and Yuna.

Yuna whispered, casting her eyes down, and refusing to meet those of the boy she once loved. The boy she still loved.

Tidus stepped forward, resting his hand on her shoulder. Briefly. Reassuringly. Like he had so many weeks ago in Zanarkand.

Then he moved on, following Rikku up the stairway.

I meant it. Yuna told herself as soon as his footsteps where no longer audible.

When I said I hoped you would find happiness, even if it wasn't with me.

She stood.

I had to have meant it.

Its the only thing that will keep me going. The thought that I want this.

Tidus. Rikku. Yuna did the prayer to Yevon towards the stairway they had vanished up, before slipping silently to her chamber.

Ok, The Farplane is finally complete!! I hope you all liked it. R and R, ok?!

rikku432656: I hope your Happy, you bugged me all the way to Fanart central for this. I hope its all you ever dreamed it would be.

keebler-elmo: Sorry KeebyE, I made it Happy, but I hope you still like it!!

Shy-Lil-Dreamer: Thanks a lot!!

Little-Lulu: Thank you thank you! Well, I didn't know the ages, (I guesstimated) but I am 18, and I wouldn't fall in love with a 37 year old. (Johnny Depp doesn't count!!) and thank you for the math lesson; Tuna is a fish, not a pairing.

Severine Halo: Thanks, I try!

Xtreme Nuisance: Thanks, I likes your stories, and I did so try to make Yuna in character, though just a liiiiiiiiitle bit twisted.

Vash The Unholy: Whoo Oreos! ::pounces on box:: and its ok to be an obsessed Tikku fan. the world needs more of em.

icytigergrrrl: Thanks for the review. I hope your friend converted!! Aurikku, ::shudders::. And I have done what you asked. the tenth and final chapter!! Da da da DA!

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