Chapter VIII-
"Don't tell me your another one of Shinra's girlfriends?" I smirked, sending the little girl next to me into a fit of giggles.
"Umm…no…I was told Rikku would be out shopping with you so I came here. I need to talk to her." Paine said, clearly not seeing the entertainment in my comment. "So why isn't she with you?"
"She's at Yuna's place, needed to get away from me I guess. Aren't you supposed to be helping out at Baralai's?"
Paine gave me a puzzled look. Clearly she once again had no idea what I was talking about. Which was weird for her.
"Maybe Rikku…got someone else to do it…" I shrugged, but suddenly I became just a little worried.
The warrior just nodded, and examined the little girl next to me. She smiled sweetly and lowered her hand.
"Jade, right?" Paine smiled, which was very weird to see on her believe you me.
"Yupyup!" Jade replied quickly, almost sounding like Tobli. "So good to meet you Ms. Paine!"
Paine nodded and turned back to me. She smirked for a second then put her hand on her hips in frustration. I just raised my eyebrow. From what I knew I didn't do anything, so why was she looking at me like that?
"Hey Gippal…I was just at Yuna's and Rikku wasn't there. Maybe she headed to her dads. If she was upset with you then she probably would have seeked comfort in him right?" Paine questioned. "Look I really REALLY need to talk to her. I need you to help me find her okay. Umm…hey Jade…"
"Yes Dr. P!?" Jade complied tilting her head to the side.
"Who is that little boy being beaten up over there?"
"Shinra."
"Tch…thought so…" Paine snickered then turned back to me. "So?"
I nodded. I highly doubted Rikku went to her dad's though…
"I think she went to meet Baralai." I frowned. "That's what are argument was about. I told her not to go. So she probably went there if she isn't at Yuna's place. We have to get there quick…I'm worried about her…"
"Right. Wait but why wouldn't you want her to go?" Paine inquired, as Jade walked away-obviously not caring about what the grownups were talking about and would rather watch Shinra get yelled at.
"Long story…I'll explain on the way there alright."
Paine nodded then pointed to a black airship, a little smaller than Rikku's and her brothers.
"That's our ride. Let's go!"
~*~*~*~*~*~
"So your having dreams now huh? Well…I guess it isn't too surprising. People tend to not trust you with her. I'm sure the dreams mean nothing. Besides I think Rikku can handle a few fiends." Paine sighed, after hearing my story.
Yeah…who was I kidding. Of course Rikku could handle herself. Why wouldn't she be able to? She was the incredible Rikku.
"Paine…I just have a bad feeling alright?" I winced, turning my head to glance out of a window.
Paine nodded.
"Look…Buddy trusted you to take care of her. It's probably just messing with your head is all. And her dad probably isn't helping the issue. Cid isn't that bad you know. He probably just isn't ready for his daughter to be married."
I glared out the window, making sure to keep my glance out of the warriors view. Outside I started to see a temple form in the clouds.
"We're here. And it looks like we aren't the only ones…"
Sure enough a red ship could be seen parked in Bevelle. Rikku had indeed came for Baralai's job, and was probably fighting the fined at this second. I need to get in there now…
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"RIKKU!" I yelled, frantically bobbing my head in different directions to look for her. Paine had stayed behind on my request.
I turned in time to hear a scream and readied my gun. I found it quick enough the thing was huge. Rikku however was no where in sight. I aimed towards the big fiends head and fired like crazy.
The thing dropped something and suddenly turned towards me. As it got closer I noticed it was unlike any other monster I had ever seen. It was like a centipede except with big fangs coming from it oversized mouth. Actually pretty much everything about it was oversized. It was already pretty battered up, my guess was that Rikku did that.
I shot at it some more aiming for it's large head.
It shrieked. High pitch. My ears were ringing. It fell. Not dead, unconscious most likely. So I took this chance to see what it had dropped. It was exactly as I had feared.
Rikku.
I dropped my gun, and ran quickly over to her. I glanced for even the slightest bit of crimson blood around her body. I saw none and relief quickly flooded through my face. But my eyes still held the worry. I picked her up bridle style gently and slowly leaned over to whisper in her ear.
"Rikku…Rikku open your eyes babe." I cooed, regardless I got no response from her. She was unconscious.
"GIPPAL! What happened to her? Is she…is she…" Paine was now right at my side, but words wouldn't flow from her mouth. She didn't want to speak if there was a chance Rikku had passed on.
"No…"I answered softly, pausing while Paine took a sigh of relief. "…she's just unconscious right now. She should be back soon. I think…if we wouldn't have gotten here just now there's a chance she could have…died…or at least be even more seriously injured."
Paine nodded. Then lifted her eyes to the dead fiend. She frowned and got closer to confirm any suspicions she had for a second. They were confirmed.
"Gippal…this is Machina isn't it?"
I set Rikku down and got up kicking the fiends dead body. It was hollow. And my foot was now aching.
"Yeah…but….why would Machina be down here?" I questioned, tapping the machina a little bit.
Paine just shrugged, she was as clueless as I was.
"Gippal…?"
Swiftly turning my head and getting back to my feet I smiled gently at Rikku's now moving form. She was shaking slightly and her scarf that she had on before was torn to shreds. Something I hadn't noticed before.
"Rikku…" I sighed, rushing over just before she lost her balance and came crashing into my arms. "Thank the heavens your alright."
She just nodded, before loosing consciousness once again. This time though I didn't worry about it very much. Instead I turned to the dark figure next to me.
"Paine…let's head back home…"
The warrior nodded, and we headed back to the airships. Paine waved as she boarded her black one and I went into Rikku and Brother's red one.
Author's Note: Yay! I finally updated. I was kind of lost for awhile that's why I didn't do anything for a little while. But I know what I'm doing now. I hope to get two more chapters up by my birthday…which is this Sunday. I can try…let's just hope for the best okay ya'll! Why two chapters. Because next chapter has a little er…tension…NO NOT SEXUAL TENSION…though that may be good too…maybe later…and then the NEXT chapter will be RIKKU'S BIRTHDAY! I want to put that one up on my birthday that way you all can review for my birthday present. I want to have 50 reviews soon. Then I want to have a party. Not a birthday party a I GOT 50 REVIEWS party. Hmm…I'm just worried I'm moving too fast. I'm not wuite sure what to do after Rikku's birthday. But I'm sure something will come to me. Her party is going to be GREAT though. I want you all to vote. Should Rikku get hung over or not? Tee hee…or at least drunk. I mean this is a party! THIS SHOULD BE THE PARTY OF HER LIFE!!!! Oh well…let me know by the time the next chapter is up…or when I put the next chapter up…either way. Okay I'm done!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything…BUT you can give Gippal to me as a birthday present that would be cool! Then no more DISCLAIMERS YAY!
"Don't tell me your another one of Shinra's girlfriends?" I smirked, sending the little girl next to me into a fit of giggles.
"Umm…no…I was told Rikku would be out shopping with you so I came here. I need to talk to her." Paine said, clearly not seeing the entertainment in my comment. "So why isn't she with you?"
"She's at Yuna's place, needed to get away from me I guess. Aren't you supposed to be helping out at Baralai's?"
Paine gave me a puzzled look. Clearly she once again had no idea what I was talking about. Which was weird for her.
"Maybe Rikku…got someone else to do it…" I shrugged, but suddenly I became just a little worried.
The warrior just nodded, and examined the little girl next to me. She smiled sweetly and lowered her hand.
"Jade, right?" Paine smiled, which was very weird to see on her believe you me.
"Yupyup!" Jade replied quickly, almost sounding like Tobli. "So good to meet you Ms. Paine!"
Paine nodded and turned back to me. She smirked for a second then put her hand on her hips in frustration. I just raised my eyebrow. From what I knew I didn't do anything, so why was she looking at me like that?
"Hey Gippal…I was just at Yuna's and Rikku wasn't there. Maybe she headed to her dads. If she was upset with you then she probably would have seeked comfort in him right?" Paine questioned. "Look I really REALLY need to talk to her. I need you to help me find her okay. Umm…hey Jade…"
"Yes Dr. P!?" Jade complied tilting her head to the side.
"Who is that little boy being beaten up over there?"
"Shinra."
"Tch…thought so…" Paine snickered then turned back to me. "So?"
I nodded. I highly doubted Rikku went to her dad's though…
"I think she went to meet Baralai." I frowned. "That's what are argument was about. I told her not to go. So she probably went there if she isn't at Yuna's place. We have to get there quick…I'm worried about her…"
"Right. Wait but why wouldn't you want her to go?" Paine inquired, as Jade walked away-obviously not caring about what the grownups were talking about and would rather watch Shinra get yelled at.
"Long story…I'll explain on the way there alright."
Paine nodded then pointed to a black airship, a little smaller than Rikku's and her brothers.
"That's our ride. Let's go!"
~*~*~*~*~*~
"So your having dreams now huh? Well…I guess it isn't too surprising. People tend to not trust you with her. I'm sure the dreams mean nothing. Besides I think Rikku can handle a few fiends." Paine sighed, after hearing my story.
Yeah…who was I kidding. Of course Rikku could handle herself. Why wouldn't she be able to? She was the incredible Rikku.
"Paine…I just have a bad feeling alright?" I winced, turning my head to glance out of a window.
Paine nodded.
"Look…Buddy trusted you to take care of her. It's probably just messing with your head is all. And her dad probably isn't helping the issue. Cid isn't that bad you know. He probably just isn't ready for his daughter to be married."
I glared out the window, making sure to keep my glance out of the warriors view. Outside I started to see a temple form in the clouds.
"We're here. And it looks like we aren't the only ones…"
Sure enough a red ship could be seen parked in Bevelle. Rikku had indeed came for Baralai's job, and was probably fighting the fined at this second. I need to get in there now…
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"RIKKU!" I yelled, frantically bobbing my head in different directions to look for her. Paine had stayed behind on my request.
I turned in time to hear a scream and readied my gun. I found it quick enough the thing was huge. Rikku however was no where in sight. I aimed towards the big fiends head and fired like crazy.
The thing dropped something and suddenly turned towards me. As it got closer I noticed it was unlike any other monster I had ever seen. It was like a centipede except with big fangs coming from it oversized mouth. Actually pretty much everything about it was oversized. It was already pretty battered up, my guess was that Rikku did that.
I shot at it some more aiming for it's large head.
It shrieked. High pitch. My ears were ringing. It fell. Not dead, unconscious most likely. So I took this chance to see what it had dropped. It was exactly as I had feared.
Rikku.
I dropped my gun, and ran quickly over to her. I glanced for even the slightest bit of crimson blood around her body. I saw none and relief quickly flooded through my face. But my eyes still held the worry. I picked her up bridle style gently and slowly leaned over to whisper in her ear.
"Rikku…Rikku open your eyes babe." I cooed, regardless I got no response from her. She was unconscious.
"GIPPAL! What happened to her? Is she…is she…" Paine was now right at my side, but words wouldn't flow from her mouth. She didn't want to speak if there was a chance Rikku had passed on.
"No…"I answered softly, pausing while Paine took a sigh of relief. "…she's just unconscious right now. She should be back soon. I think…if we wouldn't have gotten here just now there's a chance she could have…died…or at least be even more seriously injured."
Paine nodded. Then lifted her eyes to the dead fiend. She frowned and got closer to confirm any suspicions she had for a second. They were confirmed.
"Gippal…this is Machina isn't it?"
I set Rikku down and got up kicking the fiends dead body. It was hollow. And my foot was now aching.
"Yeah…but….why would Machina be down here?" I questioned, tapping the machina a little bit.
Paine just shrugged, she was as clueless as I was.
"Gippal…?"
Swiftly turning my head and getting back to my feet I smiled gently at Rikku's now moving form. She was shaking slightly and her scarf that she had on before was torn to shreds. Something I hadn't noticed before.
"Rikku…" I sighed, rushing over just before she lost her balance and came crashing into my arms. "Thank the heavens your alright."
She just nodded, before loosing consciousness once again. This time though I didn't worry about it very much. Instead I turned to the dark figure next to me.
"Paine…let's head back home…"
The warrior nodded, and we headed back to the airships. Paine waved as she boarded her black one and I went into Rikku and Brother's red one.
Author's Note: Yay! I finally updated. I was kind of lost for awhile that's why I didn't do anything for a little while. But I know what I'm doing now. I hope to get two more chapters up by my birthday…which is this Sunday. I can try…let's just hope for the best okay ya'll! Why two chapters. Because next chapter has a little er…tension…NO NOT SEXUAL TENSION…though that may be good too…maybe later…and then the NEXT chapter will be RIKKU'S BIRTHDAY! I want to put that one up on my birthday that way you all can review for my birthday present. I want to have 50 reviews soon. Then I want to have a party. Not a birthday party a I GOT 50 REVIEWS party. Hmm…I'm just worried I'm moving too fast. I'm not wuite sure what to do after Rikku's birthday. But I'm sure something will come to me. Her party is going to be GREAT though. I want you all to vote. Should Rikku get hung over or not? Tee hee…or at least drunk. I mean this is a party! THIS SHOULD BE THE PARTY OF HER LIFE!!!! Oh well…let me know by the time the next chapter is up…or when I put the next chapter up…either way. Okay I'm done!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything…BUT you can give Gippal to me as a birthday present that would be cool! Then no more DISCLAIMERS YAY!