Chapter 1

"Another Legendary Fiend in Bikanel Desert"

After Vegnagun was defeated, Tidus and Yuna got married. They had their second parts of their lives, starting a new puzzle.

They lived in Besaid Island, a neighbor to Wakka, Lulu and their son - and also the other home, the Celsius. Paine stayed with them and so did Rikku.

Rikku dreamt that she also have a happy ending - a better beginning.

Since every ending was another beginning in life, Rikku thinks her life only had one beginning, though she did not want it to end.

There was something to finish her final chapter in her story, the missing piece in her puzzle. Gippal.

"Trouble in Bikanel desert. Maybe a sphere for a reward, Yuna. What do you think?" Buddy asked.

"Let's get to it!" Yuna smiled widely

It was usually Rikku who intended to stay in the Celsius since Tidus joined the team. But when it's about sand and Machina, Rikku's the man! Er- woman.

"Take care, alright?" Tidus gave a peck on Yuna's cheek. (A/n: Sure it's corny, but when you're in love, nothing is corny...)

Rikku giggled, "Aw, how sweet."

Paine rolled her eyes, "Let's just go. Okay? Go!"

"Alright." Yuna answered, smiling. They left the Celsius and talked to Nhadala.

"Oh, Lady Yuna, we're so glad you're here!" Nhadala showed a weak, fainting grin, to show her appreciation. But her appreciation was all covered by her worries over the thing that troubled the desert.

"What's up, Nhadala?" Rikku asked. (A/n: It's supposed to be in Al Bhed, but I don't know how to write/talk in that language, so sorry)

"Lady Yuna, the desert is no longer safe." Nhadala warned.

"Isn't the desert always that way?" Paine questioned, being sarcastic.

"Yes, but... you somehow manage to return alive from a digging session." Nhadala grinned.

"Of course." Yuna nodded, "So, what's the problem?"

"Okay. So, we send out people to dig in the sand for us," Nhadala started.

"Uhuh," Rikku followed.

"But they never return. The Al Bheds are complaining about this - people are missing. We're 30 percent on the opinion of the people digging and stealing the things they dig." Nhadala continued.

"And the 70 percent?" Yuna questioned.

Nhadala's expression saddened even more, "They've been attacked by a fiend."

"Fiends? We see and kill them everyday! We laugh at the face of fiends! Hahaha." Rikku chuckled.

"No, just one fiend." Nhadala really looked worried.

"Just one fiend? Are you sure the people you're hiring are qualified for digging?" Paine teased.

"I - I'm not joking. This fiend is very dangerous. It's a legendary fiend found in the dessert" Nhadala explained.

"But we defeated that before Vegnagun." Yuna said.

"No, this is a different one. A new one has been awaken just last week, as we speak," Nhadala started to bring out a new topic.

"Yikes. I think I've talked too much." Rikku expression weakened.

"YIKES is right, you better be careful." Nhadala gulped, "This fiend called, Perishmin - came from the Chinese fruit; Perishmin was known to be the largest fiend in Spira about fifty decades ago, and still IS the largest fiend there is."

Rikku became really frightened. But a familiar smile in her head comforted her.

"Why Persimmon fruit?" Paine questioned.

A picture of Gippal getting hurt appeared in Rikku's mind, "No," she whispered, but no one heard.

"Uh... I don't exactly know- actually, I DON"T know. So, sorry about that part. Anyway, can you help us?" Nhadala favored.

"Of course!" Paine simply said.

"The Gullwings are on it." Yuna smiled.

"C - can I go back to the Celsius and tell Tidus that it's his time?" Rikku's voice was trembling in fear.

"I don't care, as long as you PLEASE get rid of the monstrosity." Nhadala rushed.

Paine rolled her eyes.

Yuna grinned, "It's okay, Rikku."

"YES!!" Rikku rejoiced, "Take care! Call me when you need me!" she turned around, "But I doubt that." she mumbled and strolled away.

Just as Rikku reached the cabin in the Celsius; just before she could tell Tidus that it's his time, another picture of Gippal appeared - just his normal way and being... Gippal.

"Rikku!" Tidus snapped, "What happened?"

Rikku shook her head back into reality, "Tidus, it's your turn, I think you need more time with Yuna, even in battles." Rikku quickly said that Tidus only caught some words.

Tidus raised an eyebrow, "And what exactly is the reason?" he questioned.

"I - I don't feel good." Rikku lied, "Plus, I bet Yuna wants to be with you too!" she lied again.

Tidus' face turned red, "Okay." then, he eagerly left.

(TBC)

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