Chapter 2: Laughing Girl.
"Hurry up Pop!"
The bubbly blonde bounced on the spot. Her braids going wild. The bold man turned and glared at her.
Her brother chuckled. He couldn't contain his excitement either. They were going to see Yuna. He had learned to speak her language just for her. His sister stuck out her tongue out at the back of their father's head and bounded away.
Rikku couldn't wait to see her cousin either, not for the same reasons as Brother obviously but she loved Yuna all the same. Wakka had warned her that Yuna was looking bad when he had contacted her. He had asked her to come to cheer Yuna up. She looked out the window at the sea. She knew exactly what to do to cheer Yuna up. The team was missing one player then they would be able to play in the tournament. She was planning on asking Yuna to go. Maybe doing something Tidus had loved would cheer her up a little. She had even been generous to the extent of calling the team the Zanarkand Abes as her father was setting up a new home just a few miles away from Zanarkand but too far from Mt Gagazet to be considered from there. Anyway there was a team for Mt Gagazet.
Besaid loomed closer. The bright sunshine bounced off the waves where the Besaid Aurochs were practising. They sailed expertly to the dock and landed on the water. Rikku bounded down the ramp and was greeted by a grim faced Wakka.
"Hey Tubby!" She beamed at him. He smiled a little but it didn't reach his eyes.
"Yuna's in a bad way" He mumbled.
"Yeah I know that. Is she getting better? I have a surprise for her and she needs all her strength!"
"No! She's gotten worse!" Rikku stopped smiling and stared at him.
"Can I see her?" Wakka nodded.
He led her to the small village. The residents stared at her, still unsure of the Al'Behd and machina. They headed to the temple. Inside priests were busy mixing potions in the corners, trying every combination to try and heal the high summoner. In one of the small side rooms. Lulu was knelt by a bed. She looked up at Rikku and smiled weakly. Yuna was lead on the bed. She was sweating with a fever, her hair clung to the pillow. She opened her eyes a fraction and noticed Rikku.
"Yunie?" Rikku stepped closer. Yuna was so thin, she was like stick or a delicate china doll. Rikku felt a tear slide down her face.
"What have you done to yourself eh?" Yuna turned her head away from the Al'Behd girl. Rikku laughed nervously.
"And to think I was going to ask you on our Blitzball team! I'm so sorry Yuna!" She touched her hand. Yuna gripped it with a suprizingly strong grip for one so frail.
"I'm going to look after you! Ok? Me, Lulu and Wakka! And maybe we could find a way to bring him back when your feeling up to it. Yeah?" Yuna looked at her and smiled. A commotion could be heard outside in the temple.
"I don't care if they were made by machina! If they can help my little niece I'll force feed them to her myself!" The door flung open and Rikku's father stood there panting with Brother behind him.
"Very subtle Dad" Murmured Rikku. Yuna let out a throaty chuckle. Everyone looked at her in surprise.
"That's more like it Yunie!" Rikku grinned.
"Give Lu the potions Pop, she'll be a better nurse than you." Yuna smiled again. Rikku straitened up.
"We'll leave it to you Lu! Call if you need anything. We'll be camping in the temple. See you later Yunie!" Rikku exited the room dragging her father and brother with her.