The Great Paper Towel Hunt

A/N: Now, I usually don't write up a sequel for something I said "One Shot" for, seeing generally one shot means what it says. That's it, don't like it, get over it. But, I make one exception, not because anyone talked me into it, (because no one did) but, because I was horribly bored and needed something to do. Sooner or later, I may write a third to this, but so far, it doesn't look like it. I mean I have the idea, but I have no comp right now and hate to write long hand. Well...either way, I'm leaving it open. Hope you enjoy, and please review if you read it. If so, it may persuade me to write the last part. Also, I do not own FF X X-2 or any name brands within these pages. This is just for fun people. If you decide to get angry and sue, you may get a big pile of dust and a few pennies that came from within my couch cushions.

He was near his boiling point. What else could possibly go wrong? He's had things spilled on him, thrown at him, and even hidden on him. And now, with his glasses dripping with Windex, he had no idea where the paper towels were. Perhaps he could ask someone? Doubtful. Yuna and Gippal were mad at him. Baralai was hiding from Gippal, Rikku was hiding from him, and Paine had hid them to begin with!

He sighed and sat down, frustrated. Trying to simply think of how to go about this, he set his glasses down in front of him. He could always wander around the place until he found it...and pray he didn't run in on Yuna changing again. He doubted he could survive another attack. Just as he was about to give up, the back door opened revealing an all too familiar blonde and purple view.

"Oh, not now. Shuyin, what did you do to me you blonde bimbo?!" He thought to himself as he heard that nerve grating squeal.

"Noojie!" And the blur rushed upon him, glomping him. "Oh you poor thing! You shouldn't stay with these...these...people! I still think you should stay with me in Guadosalam!"

Nooj sighed as he pried her arms from around him. "And I can't believe you stay in that place after all that's happened." He heard that small noise she made when she pouted and sighed inwardly. This was going to be a long day.

"Someone has to, why not me?" She sat right beside him. Another happy squeal met his ears, causing him to wince. "Oh, Noojie! You look so incredibly sexy with those silly glasses off!"

Nooj shook his head and stood, frowning slightly. Being around this woman was like being tortured slowly...very slowly.

"Why are you here LeBlanc?"

Again, there was the sound of a pout. "I wanted to see my Noojie-woojie..."

He grimaced inwardly. Wonderful, simply wonderful. Now, how to get rid of this one? "Sorry LeBlanc, but I'm a bit busy right now..." Hearing a small laugh escape her, he was suddenly very frightened.

"Oh that shouldn't be a problem." An alarm sounded in the back of his mind, as he felt metal clamp down around his wrist. "With this, I can go around anywhere with you!" He could see her self-satisfied grin in his mind. No, this was not going well, not well at all. How could he look for anything with her...attached like this?

"What? Why? Where'd you get these from?" He was simply stupefied by her actions. This woman was simply insane! No wonder Shuyin chose to use her for his own personal gains!

"Oh these?" He felt a light pull as she shrugged. "I snagged them from some filthy Al Bhed...no where important." Oh, she's charming...

He sighed and rolled his eyes. Ok, this was going no where. "And can you please get these off of me?"

There was a moment of silence which frightened him a bit more. And when she spoke, his fears were confirmed. He felt her try them, and then sigh. "I...they're locked! I didn't know they'd do that!" Oh, wonderful...screeching.

Ok, change of plan. First, find Gippal or Rikku. Second, get this woman as far away from him as possible. Thirdly, find those damnable paper towels. Why do things always take longer than they're supposed to? He sighed and nodded.

"Ok. Then, first thing to do is hunt down either Gippal or Rikku. So they can get these blasted things off." He grinned a bit hearing a whine come from her.

"But...but Noojie..."

"I have a few things to do that I'll need both hands for...sorry." Then, he squinted his eyes, bringing everything into focus ever so slightly. "Did you see Rikku outside anywhere?" He squinted over at her in time to see her wrinkle her nose.

"Thankfully...no. She's such a pest." She replied, her voice dripping with disdain.

Nooj sighed. Ok, Rikku was out of the question. That meant option B, which seemed a bit strange lately. He wondered what was going on. Come on, how many grown-up men had to snuggle up with plush toys in order to go to sleep?

He nodded, letting out a sigh, and headed out of the kitchen. "Very well. We can ask Gippal for help then." And when LeBlanc gave a small whine, he frowned. "I can't very well get things done like this! Never mind if I have to go to the bathroom!"

She pouted, and turned into that spoiled brat she was. "Fine. If that's what you really want."

"More than you know..." He muttered as he squinted, heading towards Gippal's room.

Feeling down to the door handle, he gave a quick knock with his knuckles. "Coming in!" When he led LeBlanc in, he stopped in his tracks. "What the...?"

LeBlanc gasped, and then giggled. "Oh, this is too good..." What they saw was a sight! Gippal was napping in his bed, cuddling with a stuffed kitten. His bed was covered in plush animals. And, on the other side of the room was a shrine to Baralai! Nooj knew a few things from this sight. One was that Gippal had finally cracked...big time. A second was that Rikku was going to be devastated by this!

"This is truly warped..." He muttered as he advanced to the bed. Now, he really didn't want to be anywhere near the Al Bhed, but he had to get this contraption off. He shook Gippal's arm.

Stirring, Gippal looked up at the two and frowned. "What?!" He whined.

Nooj held up his wrist with the cuffs and frowned. "I need help."

Gippal sat up instantly and laughed. "Man, do I even wanna ask?" Then looks them over. "This is pretty simple. I'll do it...for a price."

LeBlanc gave a disgusted face, and Nooj gave the Al Bhed an uncertain look. "Being...?"

Grinning, Gippal motioned to the cuffs. "Can I have those?"

Nodding, Nooj quickly agreed.

"Deal."

And, of course, LeBlanc huffed. "But, they're mine!"

Giving her a pointed look, he motioned around the room. "Do you really want to argue?" When she shook her head, a little too quickly, Nooj looked back to his strange friend. "Then take them off!"

The Al Bhed grinned then nodded, taking what looked like a hairpin from his pocket. In no time flat, he popped both locks and stashed the item under a few stuffed animals. "There you go. All done." Still grinning, he took a dive back into his bed. "Have fun lovebirds!" Then snuggled up to a fluffy white stuffed cat that had patches of tan. Ah, it seemed he found Muffin Kisses.

Turning to head out, Nooj gave both a wave. "See you two later" As he headed down the hall, he heard Gippal call out a sleepy "Later" then Leblanc hurrying to catch up.

"But Noojie-Woojie... I wanted to spend the day with you!" She whined, falling into step beside him. He sighed, rolling his eyes. Was there any way to get rid of her?

"Fine, tag along. Just...stay out of my way."

Hating this whole situation, Nooj continued on his blurry journey of the house. Those elusive paper towels had to be somewhere damn it! And he was determined to find them. Thankfully LeBlanc was being fairly quiet, a feat in itself.

After a few minutes of wandering, he saw a familiar blur dressed in black...Paine. He heard, first, a hiss of disdain from LeBlanc, then a snicker from Paine.

So, Nooj, when'd you get the eyesore for a shadow?" Paine asked in an amused voice.

He heard another hiss from Leblanc. "Why you little...!"And he held out his arm out just in time to stop her from attacking Paine. Though...would that be so bad...?
"Back off..."He warned, and then sighed hearing Paine laugh again. Frowning a bit, he looked at her. "Where are the Paper towels?"

Snickering yet again, he saw the blur shake her head. "No way. This is much more fun."

He was starting to feel his patience wane. "Look Paine...if you don't fess up right now..." He smirked. "You see LeBlanc following me around?"

"Yeah..."She replied, starting to sound uncertain.
"Well, if you don't give them up, I will follow you around, thus LeBlanc would be following you also." He felt the item thrust into his arms, and a surge of triumph. Finally! He had the elusive paper towels!

"Fine...you are so evil..." Paine muttered as she turned and stalked away.

He smiled, pleased with himself. He turned, heading back towards the kitchen. Now, where did he set his glasses down...?

Will Nooj's Glasses be where he left them?

Will LeBlanc ever leave him alone?
What –are- Gippal's plans for those hand cuffs?

Find out....in part 3!