Thankies for the reviews you guys! ^^ Sorry I was busy with easter and stuff but I finally updated! Please enjoy!^^ This is a continue off of "Baralai's Wedding Gift"!^^
Chapter VII
Yuna darted out of the temple tears welling behind her eyes. She knew she had hurt Baralai deeply with her words and perhaps she had been far too blunt. She couldn't help it anymore. it was eating her inside. Having to keep her love for Tidus a secret was like never admitting to having a past at all. Baralai's confrontation had been jagged and unfair. She never saw that side of him before. Yuna knew she had to face up to it sometime but she didn't know quite how yet. It was being in this place that was killing her. Remembering him didn't let her live her own life.
Yuna sat on the steps. Dimmly lighting the night were torches. Yuna felt the warm fire lightly tickle her arm a bit. She didn't want to cry because of what Baralai had said. His words had stun her.How did he find out about him? She wondered while feeling that she was falling into a slow stupor.
" I swear sometimes it so difficult to understand Baralai!" Yuna wanted to shout. She knew it would be futile to say anything but she was just so angry she could explode. She shallowed it all in like she did before, when he was still alive.
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Usaully coming home to Besaid was always happy. It was so comforting to hear the whistle of birds, and to felt the shade of the tall palm trees again. Baralai had never been in a place so lush and whimsical. Both Yuna and Baralai paced slowy towards the town. Baralai couldn't help but suggest that Yuna and he race. The offer was declined, Yuna wearing a worn smile gently pulled Baralai back and told him that she was too weary from the long voyage to fool around in such a manner . Baralai admitted that the whole proposition had been rather childish of him. Feeling embarrised he kept his silence til they had arrived at the peaceful village.
Nestled between the majestic palms, now a bit brown from the chill in the winter air, was Yuna's adopted hometown. Nothing had changed. The store was still in the same place, the hotel still tucked in a corner next to the temple forever facing away from the ocean. The place that once spawned sin. It had been too long yet Yuna's reunion with the people she cared about couldn't have come at a worse time in her life. She found herself glancing up at Baralai, just wondering why he had brought her here. She knew he didn't know that Besaid brought sad memories. But she just could fathom introducing her husbund and not having Tidus on her arm.
Yuna and Baralai headed to Wakka and Lulu's home. Yuna was a bit worried that Baralai would give an awkward reaction because of the humbleness of their home. It wasn't that it shamed Yuna only she feared that Baralai might make Wakka and Lulu feel uncomfortable or embarrissed. It was completely on the contrary. Baralai simply marveled at it as if he'd been there before and couldn't wait to go in. For someone who lived such a lavish lifestyle with New Yevon, Baralai was remarkably humble. He felt at home in Besaid. Yuna was very pleased by Baralai's reaction. Feeling that perhaps Baralai would be immediately accepted, at least by Wakka. Who was a fervent follower of New Yevon, even after the three fractions had united, Wakka was still an avid follower of New Yevon.
"Wakka, what was all the commotion about at the dock?" voices leaked from inside.
" Apparently the rumor is the Preator has come to Besaid with his new wife!" Wakka contested excitedly." Too bad someone doesn't want to go!"
" I think it's best you don't, all Preators from New Yevon are pompus , manipulators, who only look to brainwash people to believe in Yevon again, unity or no unity." Lulu assured shrilly.
Yuna a little embarrissed held Baralai by the hand and pushed away the thin tapestry that formed the entrance.
" Wakka, Lulu." Yuna breathed. Baralai stood behind her carefuly placing his hands on her tense shoulders. Baralai was jolted by Lulu's words but decided it was best to get her on his side rather than pick a fight with her.
Wakka's jaw became unhinged as he held young Vidina in his arms. Lulu was equally surprised, however it just wasn't her style to express it.
" YUNA!" Wakka practically jumped bumping Vidina over his shoulder he ran to give a big bear hug to Yuna. Wakka's skin was warm but rough, it was from all the scabs and scars he had gotten while training for Blitzball on the sand for so many years. Wakka was even chubbier than two years ago, it was obvious he hadn't been playing too much Blitzball anymore. His tummy was now more noticible than before.
" and this guy!?" Wakka darted a shocked glance at the imposing figure standing behind Yuna. Wakka knew it was the Preator of New Yevon of course but he had trouble piecing it all together at first. Suddenly he realized that Yuna was the Preator's wife.
" News does arrive slow in Besaid." Lulu stated sarcastically. She wore a disaproving frown on her face as she grabbed young Vidina from Wakka's shoulder.
" It's a pleasure to meet the both of you." Baralai gave the prayer. Then extending his hand to shake Wakka's.
Wakka was of course honnored and excited about meeting the preator of New Yevon. However he knew that something wasn't quite right. Lulu also noticed .
" You see, Baralai and I are wed now." Yuna looked down. She feared the look on Lulu's face.
" ah, I see." Lulu appoached Yuna." Wakka why don't you take Baralai for a tour, around Besaid perhaps?"
Wakka of course delighted to be the Preators officail tour guide, dragged Baralai out by the arm excitedly. " I'm gonna show you some real Blitz ya!" Baralai gave a nervous chuckle as he walked out with Wakka. Baralai wasn't much of a sportsman. Little Vidina wobbled along side his father and Baralai. Saying his first word "Blitzball". For a two year old Vidina seemed extremely coordinated.
"Good, we're alone now." Lulu as was her usual manner dismissed Yuna and sat herself down.
"Lulu, I'm so sorry." Yuna tried to appoach the already livid black mage.
" This isn't like you." Lulu steamed.
" I can't say anything that will make you feel better can't I?" Yuna tried not to cry at Lulu's obvious hurt.
"It's not that I'm hurt." Lulu stated." It seems like the perfect pairing, just too perfect for my taste."
Yuna knew that Lulu could read right though her.
" Why yes, but I got to know Baralai on such a personal level. He is such a kind man. How could I help but fall in love with him."
"Alright,I know you'd never lie, but why didn't you invite us to your wedding? Surely it couldn't have been that much trouble on that contraption of Cid's?" Lulu countered.
"You're right. Please forgive me. The wedding was on such short notice. I hoped that by some coiencidence you might have received the news. I even looked for you in the crowd. Baralai has duties to forfill and we couldn't wait to be wed." Yuna smiled hoping that Lulu had believed her.
"Alright Yuna, I accepted your appology. I know you'd never intentionally hurt I or Wakka." Lulu served herself some tea. Yuna sigh deeply, feeling that she had just dodged a bullet.
"but" Lulu started " he still doesn't seem like your type."
"Please Lulu." Yuna ushered.
"Have you told Baralai about him?" Lulu inquired.
"No, that something that I'd rather leave in the past."
"he was a large part of you're life, who you have become." Lulu was trying to coax Yuna into confessing the true intention behind her marriage.
" I loved him. He shall always be my first love."
"You can't forget him. Can't you?" Lulu insisted.
"No," Yuna agreed reluctantly." never."
Baralai who had accompanied Wakka at the end of his tour to his home was outside listening to the whole conversation. Wakka looked equally shocked as he saw the preators face. "How would Baralai react?" Wakka thought to himself a bit shamed for Baralai.
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wow this was longer than I planned. The next chapter is also going to continue off of this one. ^^
Chapter VII
Yuna darted out of the temple tears welling behind her eyes. She knew she had hurt Baralai deeply with her words and perhaps she had been far too blunt. She couldn't help it anymore. it was eating her inside. Having to keep her love for Tidus a secret was like never admitting to having a past at all. Baralai's confrontation had been jagged and unfair. She never saw that side of him before. Yuna knew she had to face up to it sometime but she didn't know quite how yet. It was being in this place that was killing her. Remembering him didn't let her live her own life.
Yuna sat on the steps. Dimmly lighting the night were torches. Yuna felt the warm fire lightly tickle her arm a bit. She didn't want to cry because of what Baralai had said. His words had stun her.How did he find out about him? She wondered while feeling that she was falling into a slow stupor.
" I swear sometimes it so difficult to understand Baralai!" Yuna wanted to shout. She knew it would be futile to say anything but she was just so angry she could explode. She shallowed it all in like she did before, when he was still alive.
___________________________Flashback____________________________________
Usaully coming home to Besaid was always happy. It was so comforting to hear the whistle of birds, and to felt the shade of the tall palm trees again. Baralai had never been in a place so lush and whimsical. Both Yuna and Baralai paced slowy towards the town. Baralai couldn't help but suggest that Yuna and he race. The offer was declined, Yuna wearing a worn smile gently pulled Baralai back and told him that she was too weary from the long voyage to fool around in such a manner . Baralai admitted that the whole proposition had been rather childish of him. Feeling embarrised he kept his silence til they had arrived at the peaceful village.
Nestled between the majestic palms, now a bit brown from the chill in the winter air, was Yuna's adopted hometown. Nothing had changed. The store was still in the same place, the hotel still tucked in a corner next to the temple forever facing away from the ocean. The place that once spawned sin. It had been too long yet Yuna's reunion with the people she cared about couldn't have come at a worse time in her life. She found herself glancing up at Baralai, just wondering why he had brought her here. She knew he didn't know that Besaid brought sad memories. But she just could fathom introducing her husbund and not having Tidus on her arm.
Yuna and Baralai headed to Wakka and Lulu's home. Yuna was a bit worried that Baralai would give an awkward reaction because of the humbleness of their home. It wasn't that it shamed Yuna only she feared that Baralai might make Wakka and Lulu feel uncomfortable or embarrissed. It was completely on the contrary. Baralai simply marveled at it as if he'd been there before and couldn't wait to go in. For someone who lived such a lavish lifestyle with New Yevon, Baralai was remarkably humble. He felt at home in Besaid. Yuna was very pleased by Baralai's reaction. Feeling that perhaps Baralai would be immediately accepted, at least by Wakka. Who was a fervent follower of New Yevon, even after the three fractions had united, Wakka was still an avid follower of New Yevon.
"Wakka, what was all the commotion about at the dock?" voices leaked from inside.
" Apparently the rumor is the Preator has come to Besaid with his new wife!" Wakka contested excitedly." Too bad someone doesn't want to go!"
" I think it's best you don't, all Preators from New Yevon are pompus , manipulators, who only look to brainwash people to believe in Yevon again, unity or no unity." Lulu assured shrilly.
Yuna a little embarrissed held Baralai by the hand and pushed away the thin tapestry that formed the entrance.
" Wakka, Lulu." Yuna breathed. Baralai stood behind her carefuly placing his hands on her tense shoulders. Baralai was jolted by Lulu's words but decided it was best to get her on his side rather than pick a fight with her.
Wakka's jaw became unhinged as he held young Vidina in his arms. Lulu was equally surprised, however it just wasn't her style to express it.
" YUNA!" Wakka practically jumped bumping Vidina over his shoulder he ran to give a big bear hug to Yuna. Wakka's skin was warm but rough, it was from all the scabs and scars he had gotten while training for Blitzball on the sand for so many years. Wakka was even chubbier than two years ago, it was obvious he hadn't been playing too much Blitzball anymore. His tummy was now more noticible than before.
" and this guy!?" Wakka darted a shocked glance at the imposing figure standing behind Yuna. Wakka knew it was the Preator of New Yevon of course but he had trouble piecing it all together at first. Suddenly he realized that Yuna was the Preator's wife.
" News does arrive slow in Besaid." Lulu stated sarcastically. She wore a disaproving frown on her face as she grabbed young Vidina from Wakka's shoulder.
" It's a pleasure to meet the both of you." Baralai gave the prayer. Then extending his hand to shake Wakka's.
Wakka was of course honnored and excited about meeting the preator of New Yevon. However he knew that something wasn't quite right. Lulu also noticed .
" You see, Baralai and I are wed now." Yuna looked down. She feared the look on Lulu's face.
" ah, I see." Lulu appoached Yuna." Wakka why don't you take Baralai for a tour, around Besaid perhaps?"
Wakka of course delighted to be the Preators officail tour guide, dragged Baralai out by the arm excitedly. " I'm gonna show you some real Blitz ya!" Baralai gave a nervous chuckle as he walked out with Wakka. Baralai wasn't much of a sportsman. Little Vidina wobbled along side his father and Baralai. Saying his first word "Blitzball". For a two year old Vidina seemed extremely coordinated.
"Good, we're alone now." Lulu as was her usual manner dismissed Yuna and sat herself down.
"Lulu, I'm so sorry." Yuna tried to appoach the already livid black mage.
" This isn't like you." Lulu steamed.
" I can't say anything that will make you feel better can't I?" Yuna tried not to cry at Lulu's obvious hurt.
"It's not that I'm hurt." Lulu stated." It seems like the perfect pairing, just too perfect for my taste."
Yuna knew that Lulu could read right though her.
" Why yes, but I got to know Baralai on such a personal level. He is such a kind man. How could I help but fall in love with him."
"Alright,I know you'd never lie, but why didn't you invite us to your wedding? Surely it couldn't have been that much trouble on that contraption of Cid's?" Lulu countered.
"You're right. Please forgive me. The wedding was on such short notice. I hoped that by some coiencidence you might have received the news. I even looked for you in the crowd. Baralai has duties to forfill and we couldn't wait to be wed." Yuna smiled hoping that Lulu had believed her.
"Alright Yuna, I accepted your appology. I know you'd never intentionally hurt I or Wakka." Lulu served herself some tea. Yuna sigh deeply, feeling that she had just dodged a bullet.
"but" Lulu started " he still doesn't seem like your type."
"Please Lulu." Yuna ushered.
"Have you told Baralai about him?" Lulu inquired.
"No, that something that I'd rather leave in the past."
"he was a large part of you're life, who you have become." Lulu was trying to coax Yuna into confessing the true intention behind her marriage.
" I loved him. He shall always be my first love."
"You can't forget him. Can't you?" Lulu insisted.
"No," Yuna agreed reluctantly." never."
Baralai who had accompanied Wakka at the end of his tour to his home was outside listening to the whole conversation. Wakka looked equally shocked as he saw the preators face. "How would Baralai react?" Wakka thought to himself a bit shamed for Baralai.
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wow this was longer than I planned. The next chapter is also going to continue off of this one. ^^