Disclaimer: Don't own FF X-2, so don't sue me.

Paine stared at the girls inquisitively.

"The Gullwings...?"

The blonde, bikini-clad girl pumped her fist in the air with excitement.

"Yes! We're sphere-hunters!" the girl exclaimed.

She bounced up in down in place.

The brunette with the guns clutched in her hand nodded gracefully.

"Yes. We're hunting for spheres...because of something in my past...it's a long story." The voice was doused in poise.

Paine's face beamed. There was an unmistakable twinkle in her eye that had left after she found out her beloved father was deceased.

She decided to speak up.

"I...was planning to go on the search for a sphere myself. Is there...any possible way to join you 'Gullwings'?"

Her heart skipped a beat as she awaited their answer.

The bubbly blonde danced.

"Yes, there is! You're very welcome to join us!" her voice chirrupted.

The brown-haired girl gave another graceful nod.

"Of course you may! We'd love to have your company," the poise-filled voice sat in the air again.

Paine's heart beat rapidly and thoughts raced through her.

This could be my chance...she thought.

"Thank you very much! My name is Paine, by the way," Paine eagerly squeaked.

Ah...I may be making a fool out of myself, but it'll be well worth it, thought Paine.

The bikini-clad blonde sprung up.

"I'm Rikku, and this is Yunie!" She pointed to the polite, respectful brunette on her left.

"Yunie" looked to the side for a minute.

"Actually, my name is Yuna...Yuna Braska..."

Paine's eyes widened.

"You're...the summoner?! The high summoner?!" Paine screeched, sounding like a silly school girl.

Yuna humbly nodded "yes".

Rikku interrupted this moment.

"Well...I guess this is mission time, guys!!"

Adrenaline struck through Paine.

"Alright, then, I'm ready!"

Her voice was sopping in confidence.

Author's Note: Sorry I took so long to update...lotsa stuff has been going on! Thanks for your patience!