Oh, dear, I appear to have hit a nerve. Thank you all for your reviews – those of you who thought you were being tough made me laugh: IT'S JUST A STORY!! Jeezly-Crow.

Here are the best of the worst reviews up here so EVERYONE can see how see how sad you are:

wHAT THE FUCKIN HELL WAS THAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
yUNA WOULD NEVER KILL OFF HER FUCKIN CHILD, SHE HAS A LOT MORE FUCKIN SENSE THAN THAT! i DON'T GIVE I FUCKIN DIPSHIT ABOUT WHAT YOU SAID YOU WANTED IN YOUR FUCKIN rEVIEW! YUNA WOULD NEVER DO THAT AND THERE'S NO WAY THAT YOU CAN STOP ME FROM POSTING THIS REVIEW YOU FUCKING BITCH! gO TO HELL, AND ROTT THERE, YOU DIRTY FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT. yOU FUCKIN SUCK!1 That was from Summoner who needs to learn how to use to caps lock button, also, yes, I can't stop you writing it but since you weren't brave enough to sign it I can take it off.

NO OFFENSE, BUT, I REALLY DIDN'T AND STILL DON'T SEE A POINT IN MAKING A FANFICTON ABOUT YUNA KILLING OFF HER OWN BABY. IF THAT'S WHAT YOU THINK MAKES A GOOD FANFIC, YOU MUST HAVE SOMEWHAT OF A DEMENTED MIND, - no offence? You've just told me I'm a psycho and gone against the laws of sanity simultaneously. If you don't like the idea of abortion don't read this. You're obviously not brave enough to address controversial issues.

None of that makes sense. "Don't call it an it, but yes, I want to abort it" that's basically what Yuna's saying right there. She wouldn't leap into Paine's arms, either, it would be Rikku who would comfort Yuna not sit Rikku back awkwardly either, not saying anything. – I don't understand you – may I ask what the point of summarizing my work. I'm glad you got your own interpretation from that but why tell me? It wasn't constructive or anything, really...

"Foetal" is spelled "Fetal" – no it's not. I'm English and if you're American (which I suspect you are) then English is the language of the English. Make up your own language, hitsuji – both pearls of wisdom were from Heath Wingwit.

To Drew the 'Master', a hysterectomy is not having your tubes tied it is removing the uterus and pretend that Yuna it reversed. I suggest YOU get YOUR facts straight.

This is not supposed to be a 'nice' where they make cookies and have a happily ever after. I don't care what you think – I'm menstruating.

I notice that none of you criticise Square for their characterization and stories – I felt that Paine was the only genuine person out of the Gullwings as she had moods and behaved more like a real person unlike that pissing Yuna.

IF YOU FOLKS REALLY HATE THIS THEN WRITE YOUR OWN VERSIONS/STORIES AND LEAVE ME ALONE. YOU WERE WARNED OF THE STORY CONTENT IN THE BEGINNING. The first (and second, third, etc,) review for this was downright malicious. If you don't have anything nice to say then keep your damn mouth shut

Paine, Rikku and Lulu sat in the lower cabin of the S.S. Liki watching everyone else bustle about importantly.

"Uh-hey," Rikku started awkwardly, "when did you two find out about Yunie and err-" Rikku pointed to her stomach, face reddening slightly. "Paine?"

The warrior looked at Rikku for a second, indicating that Rikku already knew the answer to the question.

"Heh, heh, right...Lulu?"

The black mage looked up from the floor slowly, "after you and Paine." She looked back down at the floor, arms folded across her abdomen.

"...What about me?" Paine rolled her eyes at Lulu, that was defiantly a whine. "I mean, when was Yunie going to tell me?"

"From what I've heard you weren't very supportive when she told you and Paine." Lulu said, looking at Rikku again.

"What?!" Rikku was on her feet, blond hair flying. "Heard from who?"

"Me." Paine said, coming out of a squat to sit with her back against the door, long legs stretched out before her.

"Uh, wha, whhhyy?" Rikku squealed, suppressing the urge to stamp her foot.

"Yuna jumped at me and you just sat there playing with the carpet!" Paine said coolly, not raising her voice but changing the tone.

"She never tells me anything!" Rikku said in Al Bhed. Sitting back down with a thud.

"What was that?" Lulu said, looking to Paine. Paine told her while Rikku sat there angrily, glaring at the two other women. This was so unfair! Yunie was supposed to be her cousin and friend! Ever since Paine had come along Yuna had spent more time with her.

"Rikku!" Paine said, tapping her ankle with her boot.

"WHAT?" The two women recoiled slightly - having a job suppressing their laughter.

"Stop it, stop it, stop it! It's not funny! It's not fair, you and Yunie leave me out of everything!" She was back to whining now, chin tucked under and legs drawn up to her tiny body.

"Huh? You and Yuna are always off laughing and this or that and neither of you told me about Tidus!"

"Well ,you never told me about the Crimson Squad!" Rikku said, curling up into a ball, hiding her face from the other two. Lulu and Paine exchanged a bemused look. Paine crept over to Rikku's balled up figure and tried to tickle her. Her only reward was a minute slap.

"Stop it." The bundle whined, squirming from the other girl's touch.

"Paine." Lulu said, pointing to the place Paine had been sitting, she moved back there and stared at the ceiling – a wise looking whorled oak.

Back on the shores of Besaid Tidus and Wakka sit together mending nets in the bright light, the sea whispering its secrets to those by its shallows.

Yet again the Aurochs have suffered another crushing defeat, not that it bothers the team who have enjoyed every minute of the water-bound action. Tidus tells Wakka that he isn't too worried about Yuna's disappearance while the broken net moves through his tanned hands.

"Yuna'll be back soon, ya?" Wakka said, glancing at Tidus, wincing at the suns glare.

"I don't really know." Tidus said, throwing another net to him. "She didn't leave a note."

"Why d'you think she's gone?"

"It's my birthday and I've been dropping hints about a puppy. I think she' s gone to get me a puppy." Tidus said conclusively.

"Ah, yeah, you're probably right." Wakka replied, unconcerned about anything else. "We're gonna have to train even harder for next season, ya?"

"Something like that."

Back on the S.S. Liki the mood was tense and nervous.

"Do you think we can get to her in time?" Rikku said, playing with one of her many plaits.

"Who knows?" Lulu said, glancing at Paine who appeared to be taking a cat nap. "You apologise to Paine when she wakes up." She said, piercing Rikku with her maroon eyes.

"Mmm. Lulu?"

"What?"

"Are you and Paine related?" Lulu raised and eyebrow.

"Not that it's any of your business; no."

"Oh, right."

A shout from outside woke Paine with a start, Lulu went over to her to calm her.

"Think we're there?" Rikku said, not wanting to leave the safety of the ship."

"Must be. Come on." Paine led the way down the gangway and out into the bright sun of the Mushroom Rock Road. With a sigh she saw that the machina patrol guards were still trundling up and down.

"Ohh! Paine, look!"

"Yeah, Nooj is trying to annoy Baralai." Lulu stepped down from the ship awkwardly.

"I thought they were friends." She said once she had drawn level.

"Yeah, but they're men."

Lulu and Paine shook their heads while Rikku chased the patrol guards partway down the road.

"Rikku, we have to get Yuna!" Lulu called following Paine closely.

Rikku stood by herself for a second, head tilting to one side with the sun making her eyes spit emerald fire. With a little air punching movement she ran after them. They were gonna get Yunie and take her back to Besaid. It was gonna be fine. Rikku began laughing as she ran to catch up with the other two.

They never stopped to consider Yuna's thoughts of feelings for one second.

To those following the story - Yuna's reasons will come in the next chapter.