Fantasy Ways
Yuna and Rikku are settling in Zanarkand in the Zanarkand Grand Hotel in the room number 18888 on the 100th floor. From 10am forward, is Yuna and Rikku going to be loners? Or are they going to be targeted throughout the whole school?
Chapter 7: New Friends
'Ring...ring, Lady Yuna this is your wakeup call. Time- 6am, weather- mostly fine. Ring...ring.' As soon as Yuna awoke from her sleep she eyed the machina that was making a racket. (they called them Minoids)
Minoids – small very human-like machina that is programmed to keep a person company and to also keep them organized, it can also perform many tasks as well as disappear to hide if needed.
'Who the heck are you?!' Yuna shrieked as she saw the small human-like figure dressed in stylish and up to the latest fashion of clothes (which were baby pink) floating in mid-air. Light blonde hair that reached passed her feet, two tiny pig tales at the front, her eyes were dark brown and you couldn't see the pupils. It was like staring into a dark well.
'I'm your minoid, me name's Mimi. We only just arrived last night.' Mimi waved happily.
'Mimi, that's a nice name. But wait a minute 'we'? You mean there are more than just you?' Yuna's head dropped to the side and stared at Mimi at a confused way.
'Sir Braska bought both me and Sora a long time ago to look after you and your cousin. We've been following around you ever since Sir Braska bought us; we did not show ourselves when you were back in Besaid because you were doing well, but now it's different in Zanarkand, every now and then we would report to Braska about your stats.' Mimi explained.
'Stats? So you were the one who told dad about Josh, interesting.' Yuna put her fingers under her chin posing a thinking position.
'Yes, now it's time for school! I'm sure Rikku's waiting for you.' Mimi hovered to the marble desk and grabbed the garment grid that Yuna had already prepared for the day.
'Thanks!' Seconds later Yuna was wearing her latest outfit that she bought last week. Her hair was neatened and it was so smooth that you could see the rays from the sun reflecting off it. A mini denim-skirt, brunette leather belt that hung loosely around her waist, a baby blue vest-looking top with (almost unnoticeable) silky frills on the edges (it showed a large area of the stomach), thin brown pieces of leather were wrapped around her arms, a matching pair of lightly tinted brown boots that reached just below her knees and finally the touch of jewelry-a few silver rings on her fingers, normal silver sleepers in the first set of holes on her ears and small blue diamond studs in the second set of holes.
'Wow Yuna, very stylish! I'm not jealous though cause I can have any clothes I want.' Mimi smirked while crossing her arms confidently. Yuna ignored her and cat walked out of the room.
'Yunie! Omigo! When did you get that skirt, that top, that everything!? How come I never saw you get it before? Huh?' Rikku begged to know where Yuna had purchased such a tasteful outfit.
Rikku wore a white top with straps (didn't cover her belly), a light-orange mini skirt (that just covered what needed to be covered, her sharp orange straps from her panties were visible), brownish orange belt that also hung loosely around her waist (like Yuna's), winter boots that came up half way to her knees, some of her hair was plaited in tiny braids at the front while the rest was a ponytail and there was a blue headband to hold the braids up, her earrings were sleepers with a feather in them (orange at the top fading into a yellow towards the bottom) in the first set of holes and another pair of orange studs in the second and a combination of white and orange plastic bangles around her wrist.
'I bought it last week, I wondered off, searched for clothes, result- taa daa!' Yuna posed sarcastically.
'Hello I'm Sora.' The minoid next to Rikku was dressed also in the latest fashion like Mimi except her clothes were orange and she looked a lot like Mimi too. The two minoids waved at unison. 'We're twins, I'm sure you've noticed by now.' Sora announced while smiling at Mimi who smiled back.
'Time- 6:17am, time for breakfast.' Mimi declared. Both of the teenagers grabbed their bags and follow the two minoids to the translift. They appeared in a large bright room with the aroma of delicious food and people walking around with uniforms on preparing tables.
'Mmm,' Rikku shut her eyes as she sniffed the scent of food while her stomach began to growl.
'Please take a seat.' One of the waitresses said putting out her hand to lead them to the round table with a cloth that was as white as snow.
Food came out of the kitchen a minute after another; the food was delicious nothing like the stuff that the cafeteria from Besaid High gave them and it was healthy too! Whilst filling up their appetites, Yuna remembered about the bill they'll be paying after finishing breakfast. She halted.
'Why are they serving us like infinitely?' Yuna looked around seeing smiling faces and a forced smile was visible. 'Uh oh...I almost forgot! We don't have enough cash...or a credit card...eeks! Oh no and Rikku is like stuffing her face full of it! Gosh I've only realized she's such a pig...' she began giggling to herself. 'I better ask that smart looking waitress over there.'
'Excuse me,' Yuna raised her hand. 'But I just have to tell you that...' she paused while she sighted the manager's badge she began to get embarrassed to continue.
'Yes? Is there a problem with the food?' the manager said looking suspiciously. Yuna gulped.
'Er...no. Your food is absolutely delicious!' Yuna blurted out.
'How can she think that this stuff has a problem? Hasn't she ever tried this food? Anyways...' she thought.
'Um...we don't...' Yuna paused and took a deep breath. 'Have any cash...' The manager laughed and Rikku looked at Yuna with her mouth full.
'Ok...maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all, ok we're dead.' Yuna closed her eyes tightly to avoid the sight of the manager yelling at them.
'No no, it's ok. Mr. Braska has paid for your stay so everyday that you're here, you get to eat free.' She said sniggering away. Yuna froze.
'Oh my golly! Dad didn't tell me that!...'
'Yunie didn't Uncle Braskie tell you?'
'No?' Yuna began stuffing her face again.
'Well, I'm full! What's the time Sora?' Rikku questioned her minoid like a master to a servant.
'It is currently 8:14am.' The minoid replied.
'Yeah now it's time for...! Da Da Da Da Da Dum! Let's hit the spars, we've still got like an hour left so yeah!' Rikku cheered. 'And it's free too! Everything in this hotel for us is free ok?' Rikku teased.
'Stop that, I know now or k? I get the message. After the spar we head for school.' Yuna mumbled with food in her mouth.
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They departed out of the hotel and a black chauffeur was already in front of the two students. It looked brand new, no scratch marks no nothing just a shiny coat for protection.
'Oooo, a limo! I've always wanted to ride one!' Rikku squeaked while Yuna paid no attention to her and entered the limo. They sat once again in silence gasping at how much room is within the vehicle and how greatly serviced it is. Inbuilt LCD, DVD player, PC, everything you would want (with the latest technology) for the up-to-date entertainment room!
'Miss Yuna and Rikku this is Zanarkand High.' The driver announced. The two studied the environment and while they were looking around there was a whole heap of people staring their way. Mimi interrupted the silence.
'The time is 8:22am; we will accompany you to school as well. But do not worry we will not be seen.' Sora opened the door for them as if they were very famous people. Yuna stepped out first, she swayed her hair to get a refreshing feel that made her more comfortable, then she looked around and sighted hundreds of eyes staring her way, she could feel her feet starting to become stone. Rikku nudged Yuna's feet.
'C'mon Yunie quit standing, I need to get out.' Rikku nudged harder until Yuna finally moved. Rikku also shook her head to ease the nervousness, but after she did she also froze like Yuna.
'Hey you two, don't just stand there. Your homeroom is on that building right in front of you on the second floor.' Sora spoke in a soft voice.
'Right...' Yuna said unsteadily yanking Rikku's arm and slowly pacing towards the tall building ahead.
'Why do I feel so nervous? I'm usually NOT nervous. Hey where is Sora and Mimi?' Rikku thought. 'Sora where are you?' she whispered to the air.
'Right behind you, just keep going I know you're getting what you people call 'butterflies' in your stomach but you must keep going or you'll be late since you need your timetable and you need to find your way around the school before it begins, just ask the lady you see when you enter that building, she'll give it to you.' Sora replied faintly.
'Uh oh, I knew it was going to be like this, I just knew it!' Yuna started pacing faster. 'Ok Rikku we must hurry coz these guys are really scaring me.' She ran with Rikku behind her. 'I can't believe I'm such a scaredy cat... me and Rik ain't like this most of the time, there's something about this place. She sighted a student with long blue hair and out of fashion clothes and there were other geeky looking people following him as she ran. 'Oh my gosh that guy is staring at me and he's the ugliest person I've ever seen! Why are there people following him? His hair is totally wrong, especially when he's a he; yuck.' Yuna poked her tongue out like she was about to vomit in distaste. 'Ok this school has more freaks than back home.'
The student with the blue hair smiled at Yuna.
'Oh Yevon, no.' They entered the building. 'Rikku did you see that yucky guy with the blue hair and the rest of his blue hair freaks? That disgusting loser smiled at me' Yuna said in a rush and spat in disgust.
'Yeah I did, they were like ewie, he needs to trim, but not just that and he needs to redo himself.' Rikku said. She squinted her eyes, poked her tongue out and pointed a finger at her tongue indicating the level that she rated the guy.
'Exactly what I think.' Yuna sniggered while gracefully putting her hands to cover her mouth. Rikku held that position for a few seconds until a gang of teenagers came in.
There was a guy holding a blitzball at the front of the whole pack, light blonde hair that was gently brushed by the passing wind, attractive ocean blue eyes, yellow t-shirt under an intercept with some kind of belt, dark blue pants (one side reached the knee while the other side went halfway between his knee and his foot with a cross section design).
'Hmmm...that guy looks awfully hot, like that Tidus guy.' Rikku glanced beside him. 'Wow that guy looks a lot like that Tidus guy too...I wonder who they are.' It was absolutely noticeable how Rikku was staring at the two blitzball players. She turned and sighted the teenager with a patch on his right eye. 'Oh...my...gosh, now I think he's way hotter than those two,' she took another quick look around to see if there was any other hot guy better than the blondie with the patch. 'And the rest of the pack!'
Yuna tugged the off-to-wonderland Rikku, but it didn't work so she looked to the direction that she was staring at. There wasn't anyone there.
'Here you are.' The lady handed the timetable to Yuna. Yuna poked Rikku on the back she did it so painfully that it brought Rikku back to Spira.
'C'mon already, you've been staring at the wall for like an hour. Other people might think that you're nuts.' Yuna shrugged. 'I don't get you; sometimes it feels like you're sleeping when someone's talking to you.' Yuna shook Rikku violently. 'Wake up, snap out of it; did you even hear one word I say?'
'Huh what did I do?' Rikku finally replied while all shaken up. Yuna sighed while handing Rikku her timetable and then she left for the second floor to their homeroom, it took a few minutes until Rikku realized she'd left because she was too busy examining her classes on the timetable. 'Yunie!' Rikku screamed looking around while strangers looked at her. 'Gulp.' 'Sora? You still here?' Rikku spoke in her softest voice.
'Yes, Yuna went to the second floor where her homeroom is so you better move it, she's been off about minutes ago.' Sora whispered back. Rikku was on the move, she didn't want to stand around like a loser so she recklessly sprinted for the stairs. She bumps into a person she didn't see, she was falling down so she shut her eyes tight. A hand grabbed her.
'You ok?' the stranger said. Rikku opened one eye and slowly revealed the other one.
'EEEKS! It's that hot guy with the patch over his eye. Why is he here? Oh no what am I going to do! Well for one thing I'll thank him...somehow...ok I'm slipping, ok I admit it I like him and half of my brain is in wonderland.' Rikku was staring at him with interest. She slipped. 'Ahh!' Rikku shut her eyes again. This time his other hand wrapped around her waist it prevented her from falling further.
'Hello? Are you deaf or something?' he said rudely. Rikku looked up and shoved him away.
'Err...sorry about that.' She patted her skirt just to straighten herself up.
'Haha, no problem.' He gave Rikku a thumbs up and a wink, Rikku blushed. 'You oughta be careful.' He smiled. 'Haven't seen you around, are you one of the new girls from Besaid?' Rikku nodded timidly. 'Cool, do you need help or somthin?'
'Um...' Rikku showed him her timetable and he smiled again. 'Why are you smiling?' She turned her head to the side.
'Well it just so happens that you're in my homeroom!' He smirked. 'I'm Gippal.'
'I'm Rikku.' She spoke while swaying from side to side nervously.
'Here I'll walk you there and I'll see you there!' he was giggling at what he said.
'Was that supposed to be a joke?' Rikku raised one of her finely plucked eyebrows. 'Well the joke isn't funny but he sure looks cute when he laughs, I guess I'll laugh at him just to go with the flow.' Rikku guffawed away at him not with him but at him.
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Meanwhile Yuna was finding her homeroom there was a group of people surrounding something.
'I wonder what's going on over there.' She wanted to ignore it but the crowd was right in front of her homeroom. 'I better go and check it out.' She headed towards the swarm and people started to eye her as she approached. 'Err...did I do something wrong, why are they looking at me like that?' The crowd divided creating a path for Yuna.
'Yuna you should of stayed out of it.' Mimi whispered while Yuna insisted.
'What the heck is going on here?!' Yuna paused the situation and the people were giving her a full on stare. 'Hey those guys look like those geeky guys I saw before, I shouldn't of spoke uh oh...they're staring at me, I better do something or I'm hammered.' Yuna walked towards the focus of the problem.
'What's it to you, stay out of this girl it's none of your beeswacks. Now scram.' The geeky guy with the long hair said while still wrestling the other geeky guy.
Yuna's face began heating up, she could feel anger from the comment she just received and her emotions were clearly revealed after a few seconds. The two fighting teenage boys continued with their business and ignored Yuna. Yuna started to stomp her way towards the boys but got yanked in the arm by a strong grip. She looked back and saw into a pair of crimson red eyes.
'Don't get yourself into trouble; this kinda stuff happens all the time here just pretend you don't see them.' The girl with the crimson eyes said with a solemn voice, then behind her was another girl that had the same kind of expression on her face appeared.
Yuna studied the two. 'They look a lot alike in some ways, especially their expressions. It's just their hair and their clothes that they wear. Hmm...wonder if their related?'
'You don't want to mix with those people.' The girl behind with long dark hair said.
'Humph, I wasn't bothering I was just going to past them anyway.' Yuna broke away from the grip and spoke bluffly. She then stared straight at the approaching Rikku and the stranger beside her.
'Hey Yunie!' Rikku sighted the crowd. 'What's going on in there?'
'Stay out of trouble.' The girl with the short light tinted grey hair interrupted.
'Ok?' Rikku replied. 'Hey you guys you wana be friends? You seem nice?' Rikku blurted out all of a sudden with a big smile on her face.
'I'm Lulu and that's my cousin Paine.' The girl with long dark hair said.
'Hiyas! I'm Rikku and over there is my cousin Yuna.' Rikku responded.
'Right.' Yuna nodded and felt a little more comfortable to be friends so quickly with someone she just met a few minutes ago. 'Hey Rikku who's this?' She pointed to the guy next to Rikku.
'Oh this is Gippal, he's in our homeroom as well! It's such a coincidence don't you think?' Rikku fiddled with her plaits.
'Unfortunately.' Paine mumbled.
'What do you mean?' Rikku caught the mumble.
'Everyone just ignore Rikku. Hi Gippal.' Yuna greeted him with a friendly smile.
'Hi Yuna.' Gippal raised a hand and waved it weakly. There was a pause but the crowd practically ignored the conversation that was taking place behind them.
'This is your homeroom?' Lulu spoke with a lightened voice.
'Yes.' Yuna nodded.
'Now that's a coincidence.' Paine disrupted.
'Why you say that?' Rikku asked remarkably.
'That's our homeroom also.' Lulu smiled faintly.
'Wow, there must be a lot of other people as nice as you guys in this homeroom.' Rikku claimed with a grin that spread all the way across her face.
'Unfortunately no.' Paine gave a glare at Gippal. Rikku's smile shrank, she bobbed her head down and looked up at Gippal.
'Oi, don't look at me like that, it's not me.' Gippal defended himself.
'Oh so there's more than a bad guy in this homeroom?' Yuna turned her face looking slightly annoyed.
'Fatefully we have a lot of those bad people in our homeroom, there seems to be more of bad than good these days.' Lulu explained. Both Yuna and Rikku sighed.
'I hope those geeky guys I saw aren't in our homeroom.' Yuna mumbled to herself.
'Yeah.' Rikku sighed again.
'What geeky people?' Gippal questioned.
'The guys with blue hair? Especially the one that looked like the leader and he had the longest yuckiest disgusting hair and he's the ewiest person I've ever seen!'
'You mean Seymour?' Paine sniggered silently.
'Seymour is a freak I tell ya, he's a damn rich guy too! As rich as my buddy Tidus, but no one likes Seymour and his gang coz they're all u-g-l-y.' Gippal spoke seriously.
'Omigos! Your buddy Tidus? That hot guy from the Zanarkand Abes!!!?' Rikku squealed.
'Yeha. No one can attract so many chicks at once; I mean all the girls I know absolutely adore him. Everytime a girl sees him they'd do anything and I mean anything to get his autograph or shake his hand or whatsoever.' He said like an expert.
'I bet you he's already got a million girlfriends with that kind of talent.' Yuna said with an I-don't-care-looking face.
'Well, if you think that you're incorrect. He's never had a girlfriend in his life, he hates how all the girls stick to him like super glue, but he sure loves the attention so he plays around the girls sometimes...' Lulu explained.
'He can be a showoff at a lot of times.' Paine added.
'Oh...' Yuna exhaled.
'But there's also another guy who looks almost exactly identical to Tidus, he's Shuyin but he's totally different, and he's not even a relative, but they're really good buds.' Gippal closed his non patched eye and nodded smartly.
'How different?' Yuna adjoined.
'He is like way nicer and stuff.' Gippal sighed getting tired of answering questions.
'What Gippal means, well Shuyin already has a girlfriend and he's only ever had one, her name's Lenne. They've been together for quite a long time now, about 3 years or over. They understand each other.' Lulu paused. 'I guess they can be classified as the perfect match.' Lulu continued. This made Yuna think about her first relationship with Joshua.
'Wow, if only I was that lucky. To have someone understand and care for me like that, but as I agreed I won't worry about any girlfriend boyfriend things. I must focus on this thing that dad wanted me and Rik to do. Hmm...That reminds me, where is Mimi and Sora, they must be wondering off since we're discussing such an exciting subject.' Yuna giggled.
'You realize all the people that we've mentioned so far, except for Seymour of course are on the same Blitzball team?' Gippal declared.
'Really...wow.' Rikku gasped.
'Well it just so happens that all the Zanarkand Abe players are in this homeroom, apparently Tidus' father started the whole thing.' Paine said solemnly.
'There's Tidus, Shuyin, Baralai, Wakka, myself and...' Gippal persisted.
'Unfortunately there aren't any girls on the team ya?' A tall man, with orange-red hair gelled up like a cockatoo's head feather. He wore a shoulder pad on his left shoulder, pants were yellow, normal running shoes and a blue ribbon-looking belt.
'Wakka? Where's the rest of the team?' Lulu questioned.
'They're just having fun with those...' Wakka sighted Yuna and Rikku and started on another subject. 'So you must be the new girls ya?'
'Yes I'm Yuna and this is Rikku, nice to meet you Wakka.' Yuna introduced.
'Having fun with whom?' Lulu broke in again.
'Oh sorry about that, err...with Monica's group?' Wakka replied quickly like he took Lulu's words as a command.
'Gee, those guys always leave me behind.' Gippal quickly ran from the group heading down the stairs heading straight to Monica's group's spot.
'You must excuse him; he...gets a little carried off when it comes to girls.' Paine clarified. Rikku sighed.
School hasn't even started and a lot has happened, but who are the rest of the bad guys that Lulu's talking about? And how will Yuna think of Tidus and the rest of the Zanarkand Abes when they arrive? Will they be enemies or friends?