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Thoughts of a Hero:Rewritten
Prologue:Celcius Break-In
The thunder crashed outside of the young Al Bhed's window, destructively. The rain hammered on to her window and created moisture that ran to the sill. Her sleep was being disturbed lately. With the escaped convict on the loose, running a mockery over Luca and Bevelle. He was said to be a sphere hunter, like herself and the rest of the Gullwings. Their search for Tidus had taken a step into the third year and she would be turning nine-teen in just a few days. Her excitement built up inside her like every year when it came. She had more attention surround her than usual, and she always prayed for Tidus to come back. Just to see her.
Even though Yuna had her eyes on him for a very long time, he and Rikku had always been very close. They always expressed their feelings toward each other and never held back. She vowed that she would go through anything and everything just to see him one last time. Rikku got up from the bed she slumbered in and walked down the stairs in her night clothes. The yellow undergarments, and matching bikini top. She went to the bar counter poured herself a glass of water. She moved her blonde hair out of the way and put it to her lips. A loud crash came from the hall, causing her to jump and drop the glass. It shattered into a million tiny pieces on the floor. The clock by the bar counter read: 2:19. It was late and she hadn't even a wink of sleep. She went to the sliding doors and peered her head out to hide her half-nakedness. No one was there. Just a toppled over monitor. Their space to store goods had been limited for the past few months. Boxes and crates were piled to the ceiling in the hall way and only a few feet were left to walk down the hall. Rikku sighed and went out to pick it back up. She bent over and the doors closed behind her and wouldn't open. She sighed frustratedly and banged on the doors. Maybe one of the boys were pulling pranks? Footsteps echoed within the cabin and proved that someone was in there.
"Open up, Brother!" she called. There was no answer, just the noise of opening drawers and papers being scattered and thrown about. "Brother? Buddy? Shinra?" she said worriedly. She stuck her fingers in the tiny gap between the two sliding doors and tried to force them open. It was no use. Boxes were being pushed over and the noise of shattering glass cracked within the walls. It wasn't Buddy, Brother nor Shinra. But someone else other than her crew. Yuna and Paine hadn't gone to bed and they surely wouldn't trash the ship and lock her out of cabin. Rikku banged the metal doors as hard as she could, pain ached in her fingers and she rubbed her hand to sooth the pain. She pressed her bare back to the cold metal doors and it gave her a shiver down her spine. She backed away from the door and went to the elevator. Maybe someone was still awake and they could help her get it back open. She hit a button by the elevator and waited patiently before it would open. She became impatient and pushed it again, then three more times. She then knew, someone had sealed her in the hall. She kicked a box and pouted. She folded her arms and thought for a few moments. She went back to the other door and it was still sealed shut. She banged her head against it in frustration softly. "OPEN THE DOOR!" she complained. "I know you're in there, Brother!" she banged on the door once more and it opened as if it was magical. "What?"
Boxes and chairs were toppled over, papers were scattered and the table next to Rikku's bed was raided of it's drawers. She stared around in horror from the havoc of whoever created it. The bar was a mess with glasses shattered on the floor, and a lamp was cracked in half over the bed. Luckily, a photo of her and Tidus was safe on the floor by her bed. Whoever it was wasn't totally heartless, at least they spared one of the things that meant most importantly to her. She picked it up and flicked off a few pieces of glass and set it on the bed carefully while she got dressed. She went to her dresser (Which was raided as well) and tried to push it back up. She struggled but managed to pulled the large dresser out of the way and found that most of her clothes had fallen out on to the rug floor. She shuffled them back into their selected drawers and shut them, her face was hot and he heart beat with fear from what had just happened. She grabbed the green, mini-skirt and slipped it up her legs. She walked out with her daggers handy and went to the elevator. Everything seemed to be working fine now, but the scarce movements and noises that came from her room were how she would say "freaky". She went to the bridge and someone was shuffling through papers on Shinra's desk. It was none other than the culprit, or so from what she could see. She could tell it was a man and that it wasn't any of the boys from her crew. The man looked at her as the doors closed behind the attractive girl and she pounced at him. He dodged her and stood still. She threw one of her daggers at him and he jumped in the air making a swift pose and the dagger flew straight into the metal wall. She was now only armed with one of the crimson blades as he took out a weapon of his own. It looked to be a gun but she didn't back down. She rolled out of the way as he shot a stream of bullets. As he shot, the barrel of the gun lit up and she could see a glimpse of his face. He had a small globe in his fear, from what she could see. The bridge lit up, Yuna, Paine and the others came charging in with their guns and sword ready to fight. The man was young, messy white hair, a long red scarf that covered his neck and one strapped around his left knee, reddish-brown eyes, blue jeans, black shirt, brown vest and a large strap of ammo ran around his chest and on his back. The weapon he had was some type of machine gun.
"Rikku!" Yuna shouted as the man reloaded his gun. Rikku ran at him with her dagger raised. He looked up and took his attention away from his gun and jumped out of the way, if he hadn't he might've been sliced in two. Paine and Yuna had joined the fight, Paine slashing away and almost cutting him. And Yuna, who had shot at him from a distance. The white-haired boy seemed to be enjoying himself while dodging the attacks they threw at him.
"Hold still." Paine said sarcastically. He paid no mind and took several bullets from his strap and finished reloading his gun. He flipped it around his finger and let the lock pull back itself, locking the bullets into place. Paine raised her sword and he raised his gun, making her back away. "Impressive." she said. The man smiled and tossed the globe in one hand and caught it in the other. But then Rikku realized it wasn't just any glimmering globe. It was one of their spheres! He must be the escaped convict! While he was playing with the sphere she tackled him and he dropped his gun. The girl sat on top of him and banged his head against the floor by grabbing his shirt and lifting him up and down. He pushed her off by grabbing hold of her hips and throwing her behind him. Of course he didn't hurt her but he could've if he had thrown her just a bit harder. One of his hands were gloved, obviously the hand he used his fire arm in. As he raced for his gun, it was shot out of the way by Yuna and her deadeye pistols.
"Tough luck." she smirked. The boy reached for another weapon it seemed and threw it towards Yuna. It was a boomerang with sharp ends. It swiped Yuna's gun away from her and gave it back to it's owner, giving Yuna a bloody present as well. He aimed the gun at them with caution. He eyed the young Al Bhed carefully and retrieved his other weapon. Paine on the other hand was rather impressed by his combat and dodging techniques. He was a few inches taller than Rikku but knew how to handle himself. Rikku dropped her dagger and it made a "clang" sound when it hit the metal floor. She had the sphere in hand and gave it to the boy, sighing in defeat.
"Happy?" she said sadly. He smiled and gave the gun back to Yuna but keeping his own tightly at his side. She could tell he was full of joy and rapture, he may have been a sphere hunter, but they weren't going to let him take the sphere just because he was, let me tell you. He made his way back to the elevator; on to the deck where he would make his escape. After the elevator doors closed, they raced to the engine room and shut off the support cable lift. He would surely be stuck up there for a long while. Buddy pulled two wires and a loud "creak" was heard above them. He was trapped and there was nothing he could do about it! Rikku giggled and thought about the mysterious young man's situation right about now.
"Well it looks like we're stuck down here too." Buddy sighed. "Unless we find someone small enough to fit through this vent we're stuck down here." His eyes traveled to Rikku who was busy off to her own world. Brother and Buddy looked at each other and made an evil grin. "Rikku!" he called. Rikku came running with a smile on her face. "We need you to go through and get the sphere. Even though it'll mean climbing an elevator shaft I'm sure you can do it." Rikku looked worried.
"I have to go through an air-vent then beat up the guy who took the sphere? I guess but then what?" she said calmly. She was taking it better than they had thought she would.
"We'll turn the elevator back on and tie him up, then call the authorities and claim our reward." he gave a small, proud chuckle and opened the vent. "Here you go." Rikku crawled on her belly through the air vent and squeezed on to the bridge. A small staticky noise came from her skirt. A small radio was inside one of the pouches on her belt, she took it out and spoke into it.
"What's up?" she said. Buddy was on the other end.
"Go to the vent above Shinra's desk. It leads to the cabins. When you're there, climb into the one above the counter and then you should be right above the elevator. Buddy. Over and out." he said coolly. Rikku put it back and climbed on to Shinra's desk, she took out the vent cover and squeezed through, head first. The cool metal rubbed against her bare skin and sent more shivers down her spine. She finally reached the cabins and glanced at the vent above the bar counter. She pushed a chair on to the counter and climbed on to it, keeping her balance and the chair steady, she opened the vent cover and squirmed inside on her front. The chair collapsed behind her as she lifted her feet into the small opening. Every time she moved, a banging noise was either above her, side to side, or under her. She could hear the shouts of the boy stranded in the elevator. She reached the shaft and slid down on to the elevator. She picked the radio again and spoke into it.
"I thought you said I had to climb it?!" she called. "Not jump down from an opening and get the sphere!"
"Just take him out! Whatever's on that sphere must be important enough for someone to steal! Just take it so we can get this ramble over with!" She pushed it back into the pouch and made her way to the hatch above the elevator. She removed it and jumped inside, silently. It took him a few seconds to see her, as he had been trying to unseal the doors..
"Now you know how I felt!" she shouted and punched him in the face. He got up slowly with a bloody lip. She had both of her daggers in hand and he didn't even dare to reach for his gun. Instead he just stood still with the sphere in his hand.
"Well, I did have to find a way so you wouldn't disturb me in the process of thievery. Didn't I? This sphere is mine now, so go back to finding the other ones that actually don't matter to me." he said.
"That one matters to you? Why?" she said in a distracted way.
"That's not of your concern. Know a way outta here? Or am I going to force you to tell me?"
"Uh hello? I'm the goodguy. I'm not supposed to tell you! And besides, I'm here to take back the sphere! Now fork it over!" Rikku said with readied weapons.
"Fine. Have it your way." he said quietly. He reached for his gun by was cut on the arm by Rikku's blade.
"Don't even think about it." she said winking at him. He winked back and they circled each other. Ready to fight and possibly kill their prey, Rikku jabbed both of her daggers at him but he evaded them easily and she rammed them into the metal wall. She jumped back, keeping a fixed eye upon him and ripped the daggers out of the wall, leaving two thin holes inside of it. She charged again but he caught her and the daggers went between his arms and chest. It was almost as if they had been hugging. She took the daggers out and pulled herself away. He narrowed his eyes and jumped to the hatch ledge and tried to pull himself up. Rikku grabbed his feet and dragged him down. He banged his head against the elevator door and received a knock out.
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Rikku grabbed the sphere that had rolled to the corner of the elevator and inserted it into her satchel. She took the radio and spoke:"Mission accomplished." she chuckled.
"Where's the guy?" Buddy questioned.
"He's knocked out. And I have a feeling that if we give him the right punishment, he won't wake up for a long time. Rikku, over and out!" The elevator started working again. It lowered to the engine room and everyone stepped inside. Paine kicked the man's body twice and they all laughed. His gun was still in it's holster on his back and the boomerang was somewhere on his belt behind him. He breathed weakly when they stopped, but Rikku did her best not to worry. She hadn't killed him of course but she could've if she wanted to. It was 3:57 am. The crew was sleepy and weak, but Buddy and Brother had enough energy to tie him up in the engine room and keep him there until day break, then they would leave him stranded somewhere, probably the Bikanel Desert.
Yuna and Paine had been in the engine room helping Buddy fix some leaking pipes. Shinra and Brother were on the deck cleaning off some grime. Rikku was the only one who had the urge to sleep. But they all went into a deep slumber and slept late the next day.
The white haired man had been shackled to some of the pipes and had little space to sit down so he stood. He was awoken by Rikku who had brought him down some food and to lend him more space so he could sit. "Hungry?" she said smiling. He nodded thankfully and looked at the plate of food and water she had prepared for him. She set it down on the floor and taken his shackles off of the pipe and locked them on to another one closer to the ground. "Who are you?" she asked.
"Whoever you want me to be." he said softly. She was moved by his kindness. She thought he would be an obnoxious jerk but he must've had a way with women. Of course, this didn't make her trust him. She sat down next across from him and put her legs to her shin. The short skirt had fallen back revealing her soft skin. "Have a name?"
"Jet." he said rattling the chains and lying on his back. He picked up a half of a sandwich and bit into it. "Jet Enduro." He took another bite and then a sip of water.
"Jet Enduro." she whispered to herself. In her point of view, he looked like a guy that would be hard to get along with. But handsome nonetheless. He finished the sandwich and the rest of the water. She took the plate then headed back to the bridge. He stared at the ceiling and thought about the sphere. Why was itso important? Why did he need it? What was on there? He figured that they might show him before they tossed him overboard. Would they toss him overboard? They always did it in the stories. And they were just like pirates. He was too so he couldn't complain. Who was this mysteriously attractive woman? What was her name? Too bad he didn't ask her. He rattled the shackles again and they didn't budge, he banged them and grinded them against metal and the floor but nothing came of it. The frustration was building up inside of him that he couldn't stand being down here for another few hours. "Jerks." he muttered.
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Author's Comments:So how was the rewrite? Please tell me it was better than the original! I thought that one was kinda corny. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this as much as I liked writing it! Please review!
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Thoughts of a Hero:Rewritten
Prologue:Celcius Break-In
The thunder crashed outside of the young Al Bhed's window, destructively. The rain hammered on to her window and created moisture that ran to the sill. Her sleep was being disturbed lately. With the escaped convict on the loose, running a mockery over Luca and Bevelle. He was said to be a sphere hunter, like herself and the rest of the Gullwings. Their search for Tidus had taken a step into the third year and she would be turning nine-teen in just a few days. Her excitement built up inside her like every year when it came. She had more attention surround her than usual, and she always prayed for Tidus to come back. Just to see her.
Even though Yuna had her eyes on him for a very long time, he and Rikku had always been very close. They always expressed their feelings toward each other and never held back. She vowed that she would go through anything and everything just to see him one last time. Rikku got up from the bed she slumbered in and walked down the stairs in her night clothes. The yellow undergarments, and matching bikini top. She went to the bar counter poured herself a glass of water. She moved her blonde hair out of the way and put it to her lips. A loud crash came from the hall, causing her to jump and drop the glass. It shattered into a million tiny pieces on the floor. The clock by the bar counter read: 2:19. It was late and she hadn't even a wink of sleep. She went to the sliding doors and peered her head out to hide her half-nakedness. No one was there. Just a toppled over monitor. Their space to store goods had been limited for the past few months. Boxes and crates were piled to the ceiling in the hall way and only a few feet were left to walk down the hall. Rikku sighed and went out to pick it back up. She bent over and the doors closed behind her and wouldn't open. She sighed frustratedly and banged on the doors. Maybe one of the boys were pulling pranks? Footsteps echoed within the cabin and proved that someone was in there.
"Open up, Brother!" she called. There was no answer, just the noise of opening drawers and papers being scattered and thrown about. "Brother? Buddy? Shinra?" she said worriedly. She stuck her fingers in the tiny gap between the two sliding doors and tried to force them open. It was no use. Boxes were being pushed over and the noise of shattering glass cracked within the walls. It wasn't Buddy, Brother nor Shinra. But someone else other than her crew. Yuna and Paine hadn't gone to bed and they surely wouldn't trash the ship and lock her out of cabin. Rikku banged the metal doors as hard as she could, pain ached in her fingers and she rubbed her hand to sooth the pain. She pressed her bare back to the cold metal doors and it gave her a shiver down her spine. She backed away from the door and went to the elevator. Maybe someone was still awake and they could help her get it back open. She hit a button by the elevator and waited patiently before it would open. She became impatient and pushed it again, then three more times. She then knew, someone had sealed her in the hall. She kicked a box and pouted. She folded her arms and thought for a few moments. She went back to the other door and it was still sealed shut. She banged her head against it in frustration softly. "OPEN THE DOOR!" she complained. "I know you're in there, Brother!" she banged on the door once more and it opened as if it was magical. "What?"
Boxes and chairs were toppled over, papers were scattered and the table next to Rikku's bed was raided of it's drawers. She stared around in horror from the havoc of whoever created it. The bar was a mess with glasses shattered on the floor, and a lamp was cracked in half over the bed. Luckily, a photo of her and Tidus was safe on the floor by her bed. Whoever it was wasn't totally heartless, at least they spared one of the things that meant most importantly to her. She picked it up and flicked off a few pieces of glass and set it on the bed carefully while she got dressed. She went to her dresser (Which was raided as well) and tried to push it back up. She struggled but managed to pulled the large dresser out of the way and found that most of her clothes had fallen out on to the rug floor. She shuffled them back into their selected drawers and shut them, her face was hot and he heart beat with fear from what had just happened. She grabbed the green, mini-skirt and slipped it up her legs. She walked out with her daggers handy and went to the elevator. Everything seemed to be working fine now, but the scarce movements and noises that came from her room were how she would say "freaky". She went to the bridge and someone was shuffling through papers on Shinra's desk. It was none other than the culprit, or so from what she could see. She could tell it was a man and that it wasn't any of the boys from her crew. The man looked at her as the doors closed behind the attractive girl and she pounced at him. He dodged her and stood still. She threw one of her daggers at him and he jumped in the air making a swift pose and the dagger flew straight into the metal wall. She was now only armed with one of the crimson blades as he took out a weapon of his own. It looked to be a gun but she didn't back down. She rolled out of the way as he shot a stream of bullets. As he shot, the barrel of the gun lit up and she could see a glimpse of his face. He had a small globe in his fear, from what she could see. The bridge lit up, Yuna, Paine and the others came charging in with their guns and sword ready to fight. The man was young, messy white hair, a long red scarf that covered his neck and one strapped around his left knee, reddish-brown eyes, blue jeans, black shirt, brown vest and a large strap of ammo ran around his chest and on his back. The weapon he had was some type of machine gun.
"Rikku!" Yuna shouted as the man reloaded his gun. Rikku ran at him with her dagger raised. He looked up and took his attention away from his gun and jumped out of the way, if he hadn't he might've been sliced in two. Paine and Yuna had joined the fight, Paine slashing away and almost cutting him. And Yuna, who had shot at him from a distance. The white-haired boy seemed to be enjoying himself while dodging the attacks they threw at him.
"Hold still." Paine said sarcastically. He paid no mind and took several bullets from his strap and finished reloading his gun. He flipped it around his finger and let the lock pull back itself, locking the bullets into place. Paine raised her sword and he raised his gun, making her back away. "Impressive." she said. The man smiled and tossed the globe in one hand and caught it in the other. But then Rikku realized it wasn't just any glimmering globe. It was one of their spheres! He must be the escaped convict! While he was playing with the sphere she tackled him and he dropped his gun. The girl sat on top of him and banged his head against the floor by grabbing his shirt and lifting him up and down. He pushed her off by grabbing hold of her hips and throwing her behind him. Of course he didn't hurt her but he could've if he had thrown her just a bit harder. One of his hands were gloved, obviously the hand he used his fire arm in. As he raced for his gun, it was shot out of the way by Yuna and her deadeye pistols.
"Tough luck." she smirked. The boy reached for another weapon it seemed and threw it towards Yuna. It was a boomerang with sharp ends. It swiped Yuna's gun away from her and gave it back to it's owner, giving Yuna a bloody present as well. He aimed the gun at them with caution. He eyed the young Al Bhed carefully and retrieved his other weapon. Paine on the other hand was rather impressed by his combat and dodging techniques. He was a few inches taller than Rikku but knew how to handle himself. Rikku dropped her dagger and it made a "clang" sound when it hit the metal floor. She had the sphere in hand and gave it to the boy, sighing in defeat.
"Happy?" she said sadly. He smiled and gave the gun back to Yuna but keeping his own tightly at his side. She could tell he was full of joy and rapture, he may have been a sphere hunter, but they weren't going to let him take the sphere just because he was, let me tell you. He made his way back to the elevator; on to the deck where he would make his escape. After the elevator doors closed, they raced to the engine room and shut off the support cable lift. He would surely be stuck up there for a long while. Buddy pulled two wires and a loud "creak" was heard above them. He was trapped and there was nothing he could do about it! Rikku giggled and thought about the mysterious young man's situation right about now.
"Well it looks like we're stuck down here too." Buddy sighed. "Unless we find someone small enough to fit through this vent we're stuck down here." His eyes traveled to Rikku who was busy off to her own world. Brother and Buddy looked at each other and made an evil grin. "Rikku!" he called. Rikku came running with a smile on her face. "We need you to go through and get the sphere. Even though it'll mean climbing an elevator shaft I'm sure you can do it." Rikku looked worried.
"I have to go through an air-vent then beat up the guy who took the sphere? I guess but then what?" she said calmly. She was taking it better than they had thought she would.
"We'll turn the elevator back on and tie him up, then call the authorities and claim our reward." he gave a small, proud chuckle and opened the vent. "Here you go." Rikku crawled on her belly through the air vent and squeezed on to the bridge. A small staticky noise came from her skirt. A small radio was inside one of the pouches on her belt, she took it out and spoke into it.
"What's up?" she said. Buddy was on the other end.
"Go to the vent above Shinra's desk. It leads to the cabins. When you're there, climb into the one above the counter and then you should be right above the elevator. Buddy. Over and out." he said coolly. Rikku put it back and climbed on to Shinra's desk, she took out the vent cover and squeezed through, head first. The cool metal rubbed against her bare skin and sent more shivers down her spine. She finally reached the cabins and glanced at the vent above the bar counter. She pushed a chair on to the counter and climbed on to it, keeping her balance and the chair steady, she opened the vent cover and squirmed inside on her front. The chair collapsed behind her as she lifted her feet into the small opening. Every time she moved, a banging noise was either above her, side to side, or under her. She could hear the shouts of the boy stranded in the elevator. She reached the shaft and slid down on to the elevator. She picked the radio again and spoke into it.
"I thought you said I had to climb it?!" she called. "Not jump down from an opening and get the sphere!"
"Just take him out! Whatever's on that sphere must be important enough for someone to steal! Just take it so we can get this ramble over with!" She pushed it back into the pouch and made her way to the hatch above the elevator. She removed it and jumped inside, silently. It took him a few seconds to see her, as he had been trying to unseal the doors..
"Now you know how I felt!" she shouted and punched him in the face. He got up slowly with a bloody lip. She had both of her daggers in hand and he didn't even dare to reach for his gun. Instead he just stood still with the sphere in his hand.
"Well, I did have to find a way so you wouldn't disturb me in the process of thievery. Didn't I? This sphere is mine now, so go back to finding the other ones that actually don't matter to me." he said.
"That one matters to you? Why?" she said in a distracted way.
"That's not of your concern. Know a way outta here? Or am I going to force you to tell me?"
"Uh hello? I'm the goodguy. I'm not supposed to tell you! And besides, I'm here to take back the sphere! Now fork it over!" Rikku said with readied weapons.
"Fine. Have it your way." he said quietly. He reached for his gun by was cut on the arm by Rikku's blade.
"Don't even think about it." she said winking at him. He winked back and they circled each other. Ready to fight and possibly kill their prey, Rikku jabbed both of her daggers at him but he evaded them easily and she rammed them into the metal wall. She jumped back, keeping a fixed eye upon him and ripped the daggers out of the wall, leaving two thin holes inside of it. She charged again but he caught her and the daggers went between his arms and chest. It was almost as if they had been hugging. She took the daggers out and pulled herself away. He narrowed his eyes and jumped to the hatch ledge and tried to pull himself up. Rikku grabbed his feet and dragged him down. He banged his head against the elevator door and received a knock out.
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Rikku grabbed the sphere that had rolled to the corner of the elevator and inserted it into her satchel. She took the radio and spoke:"Mission accomplished." she chuckled.
"Where's the guy?" Buddy questioned.
"He's knocked out. And I have a feeling that if we give him the right punishment, he won't wake up for a long time. Rikku, over and out!" The elevator started working again. It lowered to the engine room and everyone stepped inside. Paine kicked the man's body twice and they all laughed. His gun was still in it's holster on his back and the boomerang was somewhere on his belt behind him. He breathed weakly when they stopped, but Rikku did her best not to worry. She hadn't killed him of course but she could've if she wanted to. It was 3:57 am. The crew was sleepy and weak, but Buddy and Brother had enough energy to tie him up in the engine room and keep him there until day break, then they would leave him stranded somewhere, probably the Bikanel Desert.
Yuna and Paine had been in the engine room helping Buddy fix some leaking pipes. Shinra and Brother were on the deck cleaning off some grime. Rikku was the only one who had the urge to sleep. But they all went into a deep slumber and slept late the next day.
The white haired man had been shackled to some of the pipes and had little space to sit down so he stood. He was awoken by Rikku who had brought him down some food and to lend him more space so he could sit. "Hungry?" she said smiling. He nodded thankfully and looked at the plate of food and water she had prepared for him. She set it down on the floor and taken his shackles off of the pipe and locked them on to another one closer to the ground. "Who are you?" she asked.
"Whoever you want me to be." he said softly. She was moved by his kindness. She thought he would be an obnoxious jerk but he must've had a way with women. Of course, this didn't make her trust him. She sat down next across from him and put her legs to her shin. The short skirt had fallen back revealing her soft skin. "Have a name?"
"Jet." he said rattling the chains and lying on his back. He picked up a half of a sandwich and bit into it. "Jet Enduro." He took another bite and then a sip of water.
"Jet Enduro." she whispered to herself. In her point of view, he looked like a guy that would be hard to get along with. But handsome nonetheless. He finished the sandwich and the rest of the water. She took the plate then headed back to the bridge. He stared at the ceiling and thought about the sphere. Why was itso important? Why did he need it? What was on there? He figured that they might show him before they tossed him overboard. Would they toss him overboard? They always did it in the stories. And they were just like pirates. He was too so he couldn't complain. Who was this mysteriously attractive woman? What was her name? Too bad he didn't ask her. He rattled the shackles again and they didn't budge, he banged them and grinded them against metal and the floor but nothing came of it. The frustration was building up inside of him that he couldn't stand being down here for another few hours. "Jerks." he muttered.
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Author's Comments:So how was the rewrite? Please tell me it was better than the original! I thought that one was kinda corny. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this as much as I liked writing it! Please review!