Chapter XII-
**RIKKU POV**
I stormed out of that party as quick as I could. I wasn't sure if I could take him much longer. I felt like a fool, running away from my own party. But my day had just went into flames, and I needed some time to cool off.
I followed my father to the airship, and we took off without so much as a goodbye to anybody. I left my father alone to pilot, without so much as a word. I changed into my normal outfit, and went to seek counseling from Barkeep. I sat down on the bar stool and coughed, hoping to get his attention.
He got off Darling for a second to look at me, then he smiled warmly. Darling nodded and left to do her little chores.
"Yesh Mish Rikku?" Barkeep croaked.
I smiled or at least tried too before I burst into tears. Water stained my cheeks, and my sobs could probably be heard from back at the party. I finally calmed down enough to try and explain to Barkeep.
"Gippal…and…my dad…and…the mission…and…I…" I paused, suddenly realizing none of what was coming out of my mouth made any sense. "I'm weak Barkeep. Even Gippal thinks so…"
Barkeep shook his head. And poured a drink for me, handing it to me with a smile on his face.
"Don't you worries aboush him." the hypello croaked. "Beshides, you ish a good fighters."
I nodded and smiled lightly at the hypello, he was right. I was a good fighter. I didn't need Gippal to protect me. I needed someone to trust me to be able to take care of myself.
I mumbled my thanks and left to meet my dad on the bridge. I looked at the surrounding once I was there. Sand everywhere. We were going home…I wanted to object that's the first place Gippal would look. But in some weird way I wanted him to find me. Besides I knew I couldn't change my father's mind.
We landed and a group of Al Bhed's surrounded the airship. None of them were people I knew very well. And it didn't seem to register at that moment that they were all boys. I looked around. Nope not one female Al Bhed. I looked at my father who just beamed.
"Take your pick."
I raised my eyebrow, and then it hit me. My father was trying to hook me up with someone else. Already. It's like…he knew what was going to happen.
**GIPPAL POV**
"Damn it!" I cursed, pounding my fist into my soft beach sand. "Why the hell did I have to go and say something so stupid!?"
The party had ended shortly after Rikku left, it was her party after all. People slowly filed out, each heading home. I had been offered a night's stay at Besaid, along with Baralai and Nooj. They had already retreated to there little hut but I had chose to stay a little longer.
My stomach churned. At first I thought maybe I was just hungry but that couldn't be possible with how much I ate at the party.
"God…why did I say something so stupid…" I murmured, covering my face with my hands. "I need to find her and apologize but how…?"
I heard someone approaching from behind, I didn't bother to turn around, I didn't care who it was. It wasn't Rikku. I knew that much. Why should I care.
The wind whistled past my ear. The ocean slashed against my bare feet. The person got closer, I still refused to turn around. The person's feet were right next to mine now. They sat down and they were next to me.
"Just find her and tell her how sorry you are, Rikku's a forgiving person." his voice spoke.
Brother.
"You would never believe how many times I called her weak and useless but she always forgave me. So it should be the same with you, especially seeing how she loves you and only likes me because I'm blood." Brother continued, chuckling lightly.
I nodded. That's all I needed to do, find her, tell her I'm sorry, and then the wedding is back on.
"Alright…" I nodded. "Where did she go do you know?"
"I might know."
I froze. This was a new voice. Well not completely new, but a voice that did not belong to Brother or myself. I turned my head, glancing up at the figure who broke my conversation.
"Cid…?"
Author's Note: TWO MORE REVIEWS AND I MAKE THE BIG 50! WEE! Lol...anyway...sorry that the last chapter was so short, and this one didn't get as long as I had hoped. But I still have about ten more chapters. It's how long the story is as a whole not...oh screw it. Anyway, cliffie. Well...I think it is anyway, since I know what's going to happen and you guys don't. Haha!
R&R TWO MORE! Even more would be nice too though...
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Jeez...
**RIKKU POV**
I stormed out of that party as quick as I could. I wasn't sure if I could take him much longer. I felt like a fool, running away from my own party. But my day had just went into flames, and I needed some time to cool off.
I followed my father to the airship, and we took off without so much as a goodbye to anybody. I left my father alone to pilot, without so much as a word. I changed into my normal outfit, and went to seek counseling from Barkeep. I sat down on the bar stool and coughed, hoping to get his attention.
He got off Darling for a second to look at me, then he smiled warmly. Darling nodded and left to do her little chores.
"Yesh Mish Rikku?" Barkeep croaked.
I smiled or at least tried too before I burst into tears. Water stained my cheeks, and my sobs could probably be heard from back at the party. I finally calmed down enough to try and explain to Barkeep.
"Gippal…and…my dad…and…the mission…and…I…" I paused, suddenly realizing none of what was coming out of my mouth made any sense. "I'm weak Barkeep. Even Gippal thinks so…"
Barkeep shook his head. And poured a drink for me, handing it to me with a smile on his face.
"Don't you worries aboush him." the hypello croaked. "Beshides, you ish a good fighters."
I nodded and smiled lightly at the hypello, he was right. I was a good fighter. I didn't need Gippal to protect me. I needed someone to trust me to be able to take care of myself.
I mumbled my thanks and left to meet my dad on the bridge. I looked at the surrounding once I was there. Sand everywhere. We were going home…I wanted to object that's the first place Gippal would look. But in some weird way I wanted him to find me. Besides I knew I couldn't change my father's mind.
We landed and a group of Al Bhed's surrounded the airship. None of them were people I knew very well. And it didn't seem to register at that moment that they were all boys. I looked around. Nope not one female Al Bhed. I looked at my father who just beamed.
"Take your pick."
I raised my eyebrow, and then it hit me. My father was trying to hook me up with someone else. Already. It's like…he knew what was going to happen.
**GIPPAL POV**
"Damn it!" I cursed, pounding my fist into my soft beach sand. "Why the hell did I have to go and say something so stupid!?"
The party had ended shortly after Rikku left, it was her party after all. People slowly filed out, each heading home. I had been offered a night's stay at Besaid, along with Baralai and Nooj. They had already retreated to there little hut but I had chose to stay a little longer.
My stomach churned. At first I thought maybe I was just hungry but that couldn't be possible with how much I ate at the party.
"God…why did I say something so stupid…" I murmured, covering my face with my hands. "I need to find her and apologize but how…?"
I heard someone approaching from behind, I didn't bother to turn around, I didn't care who it was. It wasn't Rikku. I knew that much. Why should I care.
The wind whistled past my ear. The ocean slashed against my bare feet. The person got closer, I still refused to turn around. The person's feet were right next to mine now. They sat down and they were next to me.
"Just find her and tell her how sorry you are, Rikku's a forgiving person." his voice spoke.
Brother.
"You would never believe how many times I called her weak and useless but she always forgave me. So it should be the same with you, especially seeing how she loves you and only likes me because I'm blood." Brother continued, chuckling lightly.
I nodded. That's all I needed to do, find her, tell her I'm sorry, and then the wedding is back on.
"Alright…" I nodded. "Where did she go do you know?"
"I might know."
I froze. This was a new voice. Well not completely new, but a voice that did not belong to Brother or myself. I turned my head, glancing up at the figure who broke my conversation.
"Cid…?"
Author's Note: TWO MORE REVIEWS AND I MAKE THE BIG 50! WEE! Lol...anyway...sorry that the last chapter was so short, and this one didn't get as long as I had hoped. But I still have about ten more chapters. It's how long the story is as a whole not...oh screw it. Anyway, cliffie. Well...I think it is anyway, since I know what's going to happen and you guys don't. Haha!
R&R TWO MORE! Even more would be nice too though...
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Jeez...