Hi, I know most people don't bother reading these but oh well. This is my first crack at a Final Fantasy X fic so don't be too harsh please. It is not however my first story so, I can at least write teehee.

Summary: Takes place after Yuna's pilgrimage but before FFX2, so Wakka and Lulu are not married yet. My story explores their feelings for each other and how they got together and got married and became pregnant. It will have some of the other characters in it (the non dead ones at least) but it focuses on Wakka and Lulu.

Okay enough of my blabber on with the story!

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Final Fantasy X that belongs to Squaresoft and I am borrowing the wonderful characters for a bit to do with what I will *evil laugh*.

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Chapter 1 of Love is Sweeter Than Thee

Emotion is a cruel word

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Lulu asked Yuna for the final time as they stood in front of the large bubble that contained the Farplane. Yuna shook her head determinedly.

"I have to see if he is here."

"Hey Yuna, maybe me and Lu should go see first ya? Then it wouldn't be as hard for you." Wakka ventured. Lulu gave him a nod.

"Would you?" Yuna asked. Yuna's surrogate older brother and sister, aka Wakka and Lulu gave her an affirmative.

"We'll be back in a few minutes." Lulu said, then started up the stairs. Wakka followed a few steps behind.

As they entered the Farplane the serene silence broken only by their footsteps made Wakka wonder how many people really did come here to see their dead family and friends. Now that he thought about it, Wakka didn't blame Rikku or Auron for staying behind while on the pilgrimage, it was actually a morbidly depressing place to be.

Lulu had made it to the far edge of the circular platform and was staring out into the mist, waiting for Wakka. He walked over and stood level with her, glancing at her sideways her face was unreadable as always.

"Should I?" Wakka asked. Lulu didn't say a word. Wakka took that as a yes. Wakka closed his eyes and thought of his voice first, the carefree almost child-like voice, then his face came into his mind's focus followed by his whole image. He slowly opened his eyes. Neither spoke for what seemed an eternity. Lulu finally turned her back to the mists and looked straight ahead.

"I'll go tell Yuna."

"No, it's okay Lu. I'll tell her." Usually Lulu would always handle these kinds of things, especially if they concerned Yuna, but today her mind seemed somewhere else.

"I'll.... be here for a few more minutes then." Lulu replied slowly. Wakka had a puzzled look on his face but let it slide and left the Farplane.

Lulu turned around again and looked sadly at Tidus's face.

"This will break Yuna's heart." She told his image solemnly. Tidus didn't say a word, he just stood there with that happy grin on his face. Lulu sighed.

"I didn't stay here just for you. Goodbye Tidus." The Farplane ghost of Tidus faded away. Lulu closed her eyes and let the painful memories surface. Why she had to do this every time she came here Lulu didn't know. What the black mage did know was that each time it got harder and more painful instead of the other way around. Opening her eyes again Lulu saw who she had been thinking about. Chappu.

It took all of Lulu's considerable control not to let herself weaken at the sight. Even though to almost everyone she was stoic and cold, she hadn't always been. When Chappu was alive she would laugh and smile, that was one of the reasons she loved him so much. He brought out her other, playful and loving side. When she got news of her lover's death. Lulu shut the door to any emotional feelings she might ever have. Her exterior became cold, harsh and unfeeling. Inside, she was dying.

Lulu's scarlet eyes held hidden depths that few could see or comprehend. Only in private to her close friends did she let her mask down. Yuna was one of the people she let in, though with Yuna's own heartbreak practically consuming her Lulu did not let the ex-summoner see her own sadness. Wakka was the only other person who saw a different side of Lulu. Since they had been best friends practically their whole lives Wakka knew that Lulu was not as harsh as she made out to be. Though, she never let Wakka too close, for he would see things that no living person save one had ever seen. That privilege was denied to Wakka for the simple fact that her once-confidant was his brother.

After a time, Lulu became aware that Wakka her returned and was standing slightly behind her starring at the figure of his brother. Once Wakka noticed that Lulu had seen him he came a step closer.

"You okay Lu?" He asked her softly, calling her by the nickname he had given her. Lulu drew a deep breath, she had to remain strong in front of Wakka.

"Yes Wakka. I'm fine." It came out raspy and slightly harsh. Since he had known her for years he could tell she was hiding tears behind her facade.

"Yuna's ready to leave." He added, still just as quiet. Wakka had always been aware of what Lulu was feeling, not her deep thoughts and feelings, but he could tell when she was upset about something. He always looked out for her.

"Then I'm ready to leave." She replied, with her cold front back in place. He had to hand it to her, she did know how to act. Lulu brushed past him and strode out of the Farplane without looking back.

"No Lu. You're not fine." Wakka whispered to the empty platform.

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I know it's not very long but it's chocked full of feeling. I'll have the next chapter up soon hopefully. I usually update about once a week, though I have plans already for the next chapter so it might be sooner than that. Please tell me if I misspelled anything, I hope to Yevon I didn't, blasphemy elvenangel! Please review and tell me what you think!

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