Author: Tada! Another chapter! I mean, who doesn't like the Thunder Plains?
It's one my favorite parts! Yay! -coughcoughhack- Geez, I gots a cold.
No, I can't give in, must- write-chapter!
Ah, and my first review! –Giddy- Yes, pathetic I know one review but still! I happy because it's a good review! Ok, story time!
Chapter 2: Thunder Plains and Games
BOOM! (Or is it crackle? Well, you know the story, lighting thing comes down!) "Oh no, we're here." Rikku whimpered and thought of all the possibilities of getting hit. Another bolt struck and she screamed but no one seemed to notice. "So, how are we supposed to cross that?" Tidus wasn't scared, but curious. "See the lightning rod towers? The lightning is drawn to them, hopefully." Rikku didn't like the sound of 'hopefully'. She wanted 'positive'." We head north, not too near and not too far from the towers, ya?" "Meaning we should avoid wide, open areas."
Maybe, if I try making up something they'll go back? She wondered. Lightning hit again. "Uh hey guys! I think I forgot something in Guadosalam." "You mention this just now?" Everybody else sighed. Auron smirked. "It was nice knowing you." "Oh! Ok ok I'll go!" She groaned. ." She put herself in the center of the group so if the lightning struck, it would have struck the group. -_-; But when heard thunder, she yelped and clung onto Tidus. Tidus panicked. "AHH! Do you mind?" She looked up and smiled. "Nope." He sighed and kept on walking. A bolt hit the tower. Wakka looked up. "Whoa, that was a close one!" Wakka exclaimed and smiled at Rikku. "Stop kidding around." Lulu glared at him. Wakka backed away. "Yes ma'am." Rikku stuck her tongue out. Rikku was getting really agitated by this guy.
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Ok first off, he's all happy like Tidus and I. Which is totally fine. The more the merrier right? She rolled her eyes. But those 'ya's and that accent just....Arrrgh! And now! He mocks me! I'm gonna get him someday. She laughed wickedly and thought evily.
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"Heh heh heh heh heh.." Wakka stared at her. "Hmm? What's wrong?" That was Rikku's evil laughter. "Eh heh heh heh heh." Tidus raised his eyebrow. "Heh heh heh, you're giving me the creeps!" A huge bolt of lightning stuck not to far from where they stood. Rikku screamed and crawled to Tidus. "I wanna go home! I hate lightning! I hate thunder! Let's go rest over there! Please?" She gave her most honest and innocent look. Some of them gave in, but Auron...well he was just being Auron. "This storm never stops. Better to cross quickly." "I know, but just for a little while?" Auron knew she wasn't going to stop but went ahead anyway.
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Why does this Al Bhed persist on making this pilgrimage more difficult than the last one? Auron thought. As if Rikku read his mind, she looked for a rock to throw at the red guardian, but there wasn't. "Heh, well? What now?" Tidus asked and Rikku still hanged on Tidus.
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Soon, they were near the place and Rikku gave it one last shot. "Pretty please? Just for a few minutes?" The group looked at her. Some feeling guilty, and others just plain annoyed. "I'm too young to die!" Rikku cried. They glanced back and started again while Tidus was still with her. Rikku looked at him and Tidus smiled. "I'm with ya." Rikku felt better and continued. "You're mean, cruel! Your moms would be ashamed of you!" Wakka thought. What do our moms have anything to do with this?
Rikku put her hands on her hips. "Are you having fun doing this to me?" Finally Auron turned around. "Fine, we rest, she's worse than the storm." Rikku jumped for joy. "YES! Thanks a lot!" She wrapped her arms around his waist. He felt discomfort and broke the connection.
"I'm ....a little tired. Do you have a room available?" Yuna gave a nervous look to the clerk. "Ah, lady summoner, yes just over that way." Yuna nodded. "Thank you." She walked to the room and closed the door. Meanwhile, Rikku was explaining to Tidus about her fear of thunder. But over in the corner, a silent red guardian was watching her with a plethora of thoughts going through his mind.
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I....I don't know what to do. She's so different from the rest. I can't really explain how she is, though I have an idea. It's strange and yet so wonderful. I'm guessing this is how it feels to be in love? But that's insane, I haven't even talked to her that much. And still, somehow it's like I knew her forever. Auron was so caught up in his thoughts, he didn't notice Rikku walking over towards him.
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"Hello?" Rikku tilted her head meet the gaze of her clueless guardian. Auron snapped his head up and looked at her. He walked away and asked the clerk if any more rooms were vacant. "You are in luck sir. The last room is over that way." He nodded and disappeared from Rikku's sight. A little heartbroken, she slugged her way back to Tidus who was just about to go to Yuna's room. "Um, Tidus?" He turned around and glanced at her. "Yeah? What's up?" He noticed the look on her face and was concerned. When she forgot to answer, Tidus spoke again. "Rikku, is something wrong? Because you know you can always tell me." Rikku let out a long sigh.
"I know what love is. But why does it have to be so confusing and hard at times?" Tidus smirked. "Is this someone I know?" Splotches of red came to her cheeks. "No no not at all! Just you know...wondering?" She laughed a bit nervously. "Well Rikku, if you know what love is, you should also know that, some people have a hard time letting it out or they just don't know how. Some people don't notice the little clues that other people give and so they ask this question." Tidus placed his hands on her sholders. He leaned in a little and Rikku widened her eyes. "Or maybe," Tidus hugged her neck as if it was a pillow. "You're just trying too hard. Try letting him be the one doing things for once."
Rikku closed her eyes and felt very warm inside. "Thanks Ti." He let go of her and looked at her again. "Go get him!" She saluted and grinned. "Yes sir!" After that huge boost of inspiration, she marched over to Auron's door. Rikku hesitated a little before knocking and waited for a door to open. But no answer. "Auron?" She said in a little voice. She reached for the handle and found that the door was unlocked. The Al Bhed used her most quiet footsteps to walk in since the lights were out. Apparently it was working, but to her dismay, lightning crashed so close to the window of the room, her legs gave out and met the ground with a thud.
"Ohhh, stupid lightning and your lights." Suddenly she heard a slight chuckle and gasped. "Didn't know lightning could do that to you. Maybe next time I'll use that to my advantage."
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Whoa! Did that just come out of Auron's mouth!?!!? Very weird and yet.....very sexy! Rikku giggled to herself. Man I think I could get the hang of this. He shall soon be mine! Hehehe...
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He stood against the window making himself visible in the darkness. "Why did you come here?" She got and brushed legs off. "Well um, I thought it was pretty weird ya know? When you walked out and came here so I decided to follow you." Auron nodded. "About the incident earlier, my behavior was unnecessary and crude," She made a devilsh grin on her face. She paced in a little circle. "Yes? Continue.." Auron grunted. She wanted him to just say it didn't she. "And, I am sorry then I guess."
She tried to make herself beam. "Really?" What does she want from me?? Does she want me to beg for forgiveness?? "Yes Rikku, really." She stopped and looked at him with a sincere look that made him pause.
He saw her skin in the moonlight as it glittered with radiance and wonder. His eye traveled up to her face. He had never imagined such beauty from an Al Bhed. Though he had nothing against them, it just amazed him how exquisite she could be. Her hair was a sea of gold that was flowing behind her green spiraling eyes. They especially sparkled in the moonlight. He was just so drawn to them and sometimes made him forget everything that was pain and grief to him. All there was now was this young Al Bhed girl and Auron.
He got up from his position from the window and came towards her. Rikku just stood there. She could tell he was examining her but she never felt so much emotion coming out of a single person. Her eyes fluttered as he came closer until she could feel his breath across her face.
Unfortunately, nosy little voice came up to his mind started speaking. Auron, she is still a child. You would ruin her life. She's not right for you...blahblahblahblah.. Just as he was about to kiss her, he stopped and stepped back. She creased her eyebrows. "What's wrong?" He turned to the door and started walking. "Auron! Answer me!" He stopped. "You're...too young." Rikku scoffed. "Is that what you really think of me? Well, then I feel sorry for you Auron." She strode past him and ran out in a furious manner. Auron sighed and slapped himself mentally. I can't believe I just said that. But, I'm sure it was for her to be safe.
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Rikku took a peak out the door. "It's not stopping is it?" She thought about Auron. I hate him. I'll never forgive him for saying that. A friend is all I would ever take him for. That's all. She kept telling herself that so she could get him out of her mind. "Don't tell me you were hoping it would? Fine, stay here." He got over me pretty quickly, well I'll show him. "Alright already, but you don't have to say it like that, you know. No, you know what? I don't care anymore! Say whatever you want." She walked out the door with tears in her eyes.
For once, Auron was so confused and didn't know what to do. One part wanted him to just stay put until Yuna wants to leave, and the other wanted to run out the door to find her and comfort her. He decided that he wasn't going to be long so he ran off in search of Rikku. "Rikku!" He called out her name for several times until he discontinued and almost gave up. As he headed back, he saw a shivering figure sitting beside of the lightning towers.
She glanced up and sobbed even more. "Go away! I want nothing to do with you!" Auron carefully walked up to her and thought of something he could do to make her pain leave. He rested his hand on her shoulder that made her flinch. "Rikku, I-"
"Don't Auron, don't try to cheer me up when I know you're just going to hurt me again. I know you still want to but, I'm just not sure anymore. And, I have to go now." She got up and brushed herself off and gazed at him but looked away before another tear could come out. He reached for her hand as she was about to leave. "Rikku, please stay." Those words gave her a jolt of emotion. She squeezed her eyes tight so she could shun away anything that came to her mind. "Auron, it's just...I don't think you know how I feel anymore."
Rikku sprinted away without taking a glance back. That may be true Rikku, but I know one thing, I won't let you go like that. Not until I've told you how I really feel about you.
Ah, and my first review! –Giddy- Yes, pathetic I know one review but still! I happy because it's a good review! Ok, story time!
Chapter 2: Thunder Plains and Games
BOOM! (Or is it crackle? Well, you know the story, lighting thing comes down!) "Oh no, we're here." Rikku whimpered and thought of all the possibilities of getting hit. Another bolt struck and she screamed but no one seemed to notice. "So, how are we supposed to cross that?" Tidus wasn't scared, but curious. "See the lightning rod towers? The lightning is drawn to them, hopefully." Rikku didn't like the sound of 'hopefully'. She wanted 'positive'." We head north, not too near and not too far from the towers, ya?" "Meaning we should avoid wide, open areas."
Maybe, if I try making up something they'll go back? She wondered. Lightning hit again. "Uh hey guys! I think I forgot something in Guadosalam." "You mention this just now?" Everybody else sighed. Auron smirked. "It was nice knowing you." "Oh! Ok ok I'll go!" She groaned. ." She put herself in the center of the group so if the lightning struck, it would have struck the group. -_-; But when heard thunder, she yelped and clung onto Tidus. Tidus panicked. "AHH! Do you mind?" She looked up and smiled. "Nope." He sighed and kept on walking. A bolt hit the tower. Wakka looked up. "Whoa, that was a close one!" Wakka exclaimed and smiled at Rikku. "Stop kidding around." Lulu glared at him. Wakka backed away. "Yes ma'am." Rikku stuck her tongue out. Rikku was getting really agitated by this guy.
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Ok first off, he's all happy like Tidus and I. Which is totally fine. The more the merrier right? She rolled her eyes. But those 'ya's and that accent just....Arrrgh! And now! He mocks me! I'm gonna get him someday. She laughed wickedly and thought evily.
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"Heh heh heh heh heh.." Wakka stared at her. "Hmm? What's wrong?" That was Rikku's evil laughter. "Eh heh heh heh heh." Tidus raised his eyebrow. "Heh heh heh, you're giving me the creeps!" A huge bolt of lightning stuck not to far from where they stood. Rikku screamed and crawled to Tidus. "I wanna go home! I hate lightning! I hate thunder! Let's go rest over there! Please?" She gave her most honest and innocent look. Some of them gave in, but Auron...well he was just being Auron. "This storm never stops. Better to cross quickly." "I know, but just for a little while?" Auron knew she wasn't going to stop but went ahead anyway.
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Why does this Al Bhed persist on making this pilgrimage more difficult than the last one? Auron thought. As if Rikku read his mind, she looked for a rock to throw at the red guardian, but there wasn't. "Heh, well? What now?" Tidus asked and Rikku still hanged on Tidus.
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Soon, they were near the place and Rikku gave it one last shot. "Pretty please? Just for a few minutes?" The group looked at her. Some feeling guilty, and others just plain annoyed. "I'm too young to die!" Rikku cried. They glanced back and started again while Tidus was still with her. Rikku looked at him and Tidus smiled. "I'm with ya." Rikku felt better and continued. "You're mean, cruel! Your moms would be ashamed of you!" Wakka thought. What do our moms have anything to do with this?
Rikku put her hands on her hips. "Are you having fun doing this to me?" Finally Auron turned around. "Fine, we rest, she's worse than the storm." Rikku jumped for joy. "YES! Thanks a lot!" She wrapped her arms around his waist. He felt discomfort and broke the connection.
"I'm ....a little tired. Do you have a room available?" Yuna gave a nervous look to the clerk. "Ah, lady summoner, yes just over that way." Yuna nodded. "Thank you." She walked to the room and closed the door. Meanwhile, Rikku was explaining to Tidus about her fear of thunder. But over in the corner, a silent red guardian was watching her with a plethora of thoughts going through his mind.
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I....I don't know what to do. She's so different from the rest. I can't really explain how she is, though I have an idea. It's strange and yet so wonderful. I'm guessing this is how it feels to be in love? But that's insane, I haven't even talked to her that much. And still, somehow it's like I knew her forever. Auron was so caught up in his thoughts, he didn't notice Rikku walking over towards him.
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"Hello?" Rikku tilted her head meet the gaze of her clueless guardian. Auron snapped his head up and looked at her. He walked away and asked the clerk if any more rooms were vacant. "You are in luck sir. The last room is over that way." He nodded and disappeared from Rikku's sight. A little heartbroken, she slugged her way back to Tidus who was just about to go to Yuna's room. "Um, Tidus?" He turned around and glanced at her. "Yeah? What's up?" He noticed the look on her face and was concerned. When she forgot to answer, Tidus spoke again. "Rikku, is something wrong? Because you know you can always tell me." Rikku let out a long sigh.
"I know what love is. But why does it have to be so confusing and hard at times?" Tidus smirked. "Is this someone I know?" Splotches of red came to her cheeks. "No no not at all! Just you know...wondering?" She laughed a bit nervously. "Well Rikku, if you know what love is, you should also know that, some people have a hard time letting it out or they just don't know how. Some people don't notice the little clues that other people give and so they ask this question." Tidus placed his hands on her sholders. He leaned in a little and Rikku widened her eyes. "Or maybe," Tidus hugged her neck as if it was a pillow. "You're just trying too hard. Try letting him be the one doing things for once."
Rikku closed her eyes and felt very warm inside. "Thanks Ti." He let go of her and looked at her again. "Go get him!" She saluted and grinned. "Yes sir!" After that huge boost of inspiration, she marched over to Auron's door. Rikku hesitated a little before knocking and waited for a door to open. But no answer. "Auron?" She said in a little voice. She reached for the handle and found that the door was unlocked. The Al Bhed used her most quiet footsteps to walk in since the lights were out. Apparently it was working, but to her dismay, lightning crashed so close to the window of the room, her legs gave out and met the ground with a thud.
"Ohhh, stupid lightning and your lights." Suddenly she heard a slight chuckle and gasped. "Didn't know lightning could do that to you. Maybe next time I'll use that to my advantage."
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Whoa! Did that just come out of Auron's mouth!?!!? Very weird and yet.....very sexy! Rikku giggled to herself. Man I think I could get the hang of this. He shall soon be mine! Hehehe...
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He stood against the window making himself visible in the darkness. "Why did you come here?" She got and brushed legs off. "Well um, I thought it was pretty weird ya know? When you walked out and came here so I decided to follow you." Auron nodded. "About the incident earlier, my behavior was unnecessary and crude," She made a devilsh grin on her face. She paced in a little circle. "Yes? Continue.." Auron grunted. She wanted him to just say it didn't she. "And, I am sorry then I guess."
She tried to make herself beam. "Really?" What does she want from me?? Does she want me to beg for forgiveness?? "Yes Rikku, really." She stopped and looked at him with a sincere look that made him pause.
He saw her skin in the moonlight as it glittered with radiance and wonder. His eye traveled up to her face. He had never imagined such beauty from an Al Bhed. Though he had nothing against them, it just amazed him how exquisite she could be. Her hair was a sea of gold that was flowing behind her green spiraling eyes. They especially sparkled in the moonlight. He was just so drawn to them and sometimes made him forget everything that was pain and grief to him. All there was now was this young Al Bhed girl and Auron.
He got up from his position from the window and came towards her. Rikku just stood there. She could tell he was examining her but she never felt so much emotion coming out of a single person. Her eyes fluttered as he came closer until she could feel his breath across her face.
Unfortunately, nosy little voice came up to his mind started speaking. Auron, she is still a child. You would ruin her life. She's not right for you...blahblahblahblah.. Just as he was about to kiss her, he stopped and stepped back. She creased her eyebrows. "What's wrong?" He turned to the door and started walking. "Auron! Answer me!" He stopped. "You're...too young." Rikku scoffed. "Is that what you really think of me? Well, then I feel sorry for you Auron." She strode past him and ran out in a furious manner. Auron sighed and slapped himself mentally. I can't believe I just said that. But, I'm sure it was for her to be safe.
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Rikku took a peak out the door. "It's not stopping is it?" She thought about Auron. I hate him. I'll never forgive him for saying that. A friend is all I would ever take him for. That's all. She kept telling herself that so she could get him out of her mind. "Don't tell me you were hoping it would? Fine, stay here." He got over me pretty quickly, well I'll show him. "Alright already, but you don't have to say it like that, you know. No, you know what? I don't care anymore! Say whatever you want." She walked out the door with tears in her eyes.
For once, Auron was so confused and didn't know what to do. One part wanted him to just stay put until Yuna wants to leave, and the other wanted to run out the door to find her and comfort her. He decided that he wasn't going to be long so he ran off in search of Rikku. "Rikku!" He called out her name for several times until he discontinued and almost gave up. As he headed back, he saw a shivering figure sitting beside of the lightning towers.
She glanced up and sobbed even more. "Go away! I want nothing to do with you!" Auron carefully walked up to her and thought of something he could do to make her pain leave. He rested his hand on her shoulder that made her flinch. "Rikku, I-"
"Don't Auron, don't try to cheer me up when I know you're just going to hurt me again. I know you still want to but, I'm just not sure anymore. And, I have to go now." She got up and brushed herself off and gazed at him but looked away before another tear could come out. He reached for her hand as she was about to leave. "Rikku, please stay." Those words gave her a jolt of emotion. She squeezed her eyes tight so she could shun away anything that came to her mind. "Auron, it's just...I don't think you know how I feel anymore."
Rikku sprinted away without taking a glance back. That may be true Rikku, but I know one thing, I won't let you go like that. Not until I've told you how I really feel about you.