Chapter III-

"No…Rikku…"

Gippal…how could you let this happen to her…

"I didn't…Rikku…"

You lied to me Gippal…you broke your promise…

"Rikku…please…I tried so hard…please forgive me…"

Gippal…it's okay…I love you Gippal.

"Rikku?"

I heard her voice but she was dead how could I let this happen to her. Why did this have to happen.

Gippal!

GIPPAL!

My eyes shot open. Another nightmare. But now Rikku was cowering over me with a worried look on her face. Then I heard a banging sound. Pounding…what was this pounding. My heart…no it's…

"MY DAD IS AT THE DOOR!" Rikku panicked. "HE IS GOING TO KILL YOU! Hide now!"

"Umm…where?" I stood up following her through the hall until she shoved me into a closet. "Rikku…why can't we BOTH just talk to him…I'm sure he'll…"

"NO! STAY IN THERE AND BE QUEIT!"

Wow…Rikku was upset. I sighed and sunk to the ground of the closet. At least I could hear there conversation from in here. I nodded and Rikku shut the door slowly leaving it open a tiny crack so I could also watch. She shot me a smile before opening the front door.

"Vydran! E seccat oui cu silr! E fyc fuhtanehk ev oui't ajan lusa jeced sa ec ed cehla so pendrtyo'c lusehk ib?!" Rikku shouted jumping at her father for a hug. I wanted to start laughing it was pretty obvious she was faking all this.

"Rikku. I came on important business…"

"BUSINESS!?" Rikku shouted angrily. "I should have known…"

"Brother told me you and Gippal are getting married."

Rikku looked to the floor. And mumbled something I didn't quite catch but neither did Cid.

"Eh? Cbayg ib." Cid ordered.

"Yeah…we are. I didn't tell you because…I know you were a bit mad at him about the one incident with Brother awhile ago."

I remembered that. Brother said spilled that I had a crush on Rikku and I socked him one. But that was when we were 13...how could that old fart still remember that?

"Well…I should have said something sooner. But before he saved you so I figured to keep it down…but then you didn't even bother to tell me you were marrying him…"

"I already said WHY I didn't tell you…" Rikku growled.

"Right well…you can't marry him…"

I stood up with anger but banged my head against a shelf, causing many items like umbrellas, and shoes, to fall on top of my head. Which led to me cursing and falling out of the closet.

"Uh…"

"What is HE doing here!?" Rikku's father pointed at me. "Don't tell me you live with him."

"Uh…I don't he's just visiting and he was supposed to fix that darn shelf but oh well…it must be beyond repair…so see you around hun!" Rikku stammered, running over and lifting me to my feet.

"Yeah…what she said…" I sighed, rbbing my head and smirking at Cid. "See ya around….dad…"

With that I made a break for the door. But Cid grabbed me before that could happen.

"Look kid…even IF you get married to Rikku…there are other reasons I don't like you. So you will never ever call me DAD again, clear?"

"Lnocdym…" I growled.

"Father leave him be. Just try to get over your little issues. Sure Brother got punched but Brother also gave Gippal his bad eye. So they're even. They got over it…mostly anyway…so you should to!"

"Like I said it's more than that. I just don't trust him…"

I glared at the Al Bhed leader menacingly. How could he not trust me. Well I guess I could think of a few things…but he's seen me around Rikku. I wouldn't hurt her and he knows it…

"I love him father! Isn't that enough for you! He saved my life, he makes me laugh, he can put up with me, he strong, and brave. Someone you should look up to!" Rikku shouted, waving around her arms with frustration.

I smiled.

"Yeah you should look up to me gramps." I smirked.

"Rikku…one day he will do something stupid…don't tell me I didn't warn you."

"Uid!" Rikku shouted.

Cid just huffed and walked towards the door. "Uha tyo...ra'mm tu cusadrehk dryd femm rind oui…"

Those words were yet another line I couldn't get out of my head. But I tried to ignore him and looked over at Rikku.

"You okay?" I asked, her eyes were beginning to swell.

"Yeah…thanks Gippal…" she smiled, grabbing hold of my arm and beaming at me. "I know…you would never hurt me…"

Translations:

Vydran! E seccat oui cu silr! E fyc fuhtanehk ev oui't ajan lusa jeced sa ec ed cehla so pendrtyo'c lusehk ib?! - Father! I missed you so much! I was wondering if you'd ever come visit me is it since my birthday's coming up?!

Cbayg ib - Speak Up

Lnocdym - Crystal

Uid! - Out!

Uha tyo...ra'mm tu cusadrehk dryd femm rind oui.. - One day...he'll do something that will hurt you...

Author's Note: Yeah! Are you loving it so far. I have most of it planned out now. It's probably pretty predictable. Anyway...my mom decided she was going to read my fan fiction. The first one. I hope she doesn't get to the whole Guado and Rikku thingy. Speaking of which I may put him in this story. I think I could have a little more fun with him. Oh and Moni...I will add the girls...don't worry they have there own place later where they will return just not yet. Anything else...I don't know. I want to thank my readers again. I think once I'm all done I will make a list of thank-Yous...or something...I don't reallly have enough readers to do that now. But I love all of you who are rooting me on. I never felt so proud. ^_^ Before I get all mushy I must go expect the next chapter or two shortly. BYES!

Disclaimer: Okay...I found my own way to own SquareEnix...I am going to steal it...but don't tell them okay? Till then this story still belongs to them except for the fact that their story lines are so much better...and I made up the story line...which means...you know what shut up!