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Note: This chapter was cut in half by my darling proofreader. He claim's that Rikku deserves her own chapter, and I have to agree with him. So, in short, this chapter is a tiny one, and I will post the revised Rikku chapter in a couple of days. As soon as the perfectionist says I haven't murdered the English language and gives his final approval.

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Chapter 2: Words to Live By

Lulu's POV

I'm getting married! I want to shout it from the roof tops over one of those Al-Bhed things Rikku calls a megaphone. Of course, I don't, the reserved side of my nature recoils at the thought. They'd ship me to the Bevelle Temple in a straight jacket, sure in the knowledge that I finally lost it.

Yuna's reaction is my biggest thrill. At first, I thought I had sent the girl into shock, but she quickly shook it off. It was perfect! I really need to let my guards down around her more. She actually thought I had taken ill. Funny how she didn't ask who proposed to me, I guess Wakka and I weren't as discreet as we thought. Of course, Yuna is one of the most perceptive people I know. Ah well, sitting in her dining room giggling and talking about the wedding plans made it feel like we were all kids again. It was absolutely refreshing to see her drop that false front and laugh.

She was thinking of him, though. I can tell. You don't know someone for eleven years and not learn how to read her like a book. Khimari taught more that just Yuna how to listen and distinguish the differences between tiny movements and read body language. She does manage to hide it well, though. Too bad for her, we all can tell when she is hiding something. I wonder if she will ever tell me everything that happened between her and Tidus. I won't pry, and I haven't. Something happened though. Guiltily, I wonder if by my actions toward Tidus, at the start of her pilgrimage, that she feels I would look down on her for anything they may have shared. I don't think anyone would find fault with her for seeking comfort before facing what should have been her death. Looking back, I can honestly say the only thing I had against him was his appearance. It pained me, at first. But damn that boy was, no is, likeable. Like Rikku, fervently prey to whatever powers that be that he comes back.

On an even more depressing note, we have been terrified for her health and her safety, especially from the disturbing reports of suicides that have been coming in. We haven't told Yuna, but we have had reports of a growing number of Yevonite radicals seeking to eliminate the Al-Bhed impurity. Their doctrine teaches that any person with known Al-Bhed lineage should be immediately put to death.

My what a disturbing turn in my thoughts. On to the happiness! THE WEDDING! Wakka really is a sweet man, slightly more intelligent than he looks. Slightly. He makes me feel complete, not to mention protected. Somehow he knows, that despite my walls, I still want someone to take care of me once in a while. Lord knows the man needs someone to take care of him day in day out. I swear I'll get him to wear something other than that uniform one day! I think I'll start with our wedding.

I laugh softly and start to feel him stir. My, I have been bad. Oh well, I don't really care what the world thinks anymore. I guess that is what happens when you discover that everything you have ever been taught is a lie. Hmm, I really do need to get him moving before the village starts to wake up. I may not care what the world thinks, but that doesn't mean I want my laundry aired for the world to see either.

Today we go to Bevelle and I nee to go get Yuna up and moving. She would sleep well into the afternoon if I forget to remove that sleep spell. Oh this is going to be such a fun day! I wonder if I can shock her further and wear something other than black. Maybe that green blouse and the khaki pants she gave me before the pilgrimage. Oh yes, this could be a fun habit to get into.

Wakka's POV

Man, I must be glutton for punishment! Now I'm not having second thoughts, but it gives a man a moment to reflect when your wife to be casts waterga on you to get you out of her bed and out of her house. I don't have hard feelings though. She was laughing like we all used to when we was younger and that makes me feel… I don't know. Never been the one to be good at expressing things. Not that I'll admit that in front of her, ya.

She said Yuna took the news good and I am now free to tell everyone. WOMEN! Always got to complicate things. But oh well, got to keep them happy or they'll make your life hell. That and she can get real scary with her spells.

I get the next few days free from wedding plans. YES! Not that I'm complaining or even having second thoughts, but geesh, let a man pop the question and suddenly they want your opinion on everything. She never wanted my opinion on anything before. Why is it so important to know if I like gardenias or hibiscus better? If I say hibiscus, she gives me THE LOOK. If I say I like them both, she accuses me of being indecisive. It's a good thing I love that woman more that blitzball, the air I breathe, cupcakes . . .

Okay, I admit it. I'm whipped. I love every minute, even when she's angry. Still going to enjoy this break though and maybe she'll get Yuna to talk to her. I hope so.

I have never said anything, but I know Tidus tried to marry her. Hell, when he told me I don't know if I wanted to hug him, or bounce World Champion off his idiotic head about fifty… no a hundred times in a row. So I did what comes natural, ya. I put him in a head lock and said, "So you think your good enough to be blood, ya?" He laughed and shrugged me off and then told me what had happened. Seems no one will marry folks that's been pronounced heretics and proclaimed enemies of Yevon. I was so mad, that for the first time in my life I swore against Yevon. He said he was going to keep trying though. I never got to ask if he succeeded, and then it was to late. To be honest, I haven't been able to figure out how to approach Yuna about it either. I haven't told Lu, and I won't tell her. Figure that is Yuna's job, not mine. I don't know if Lu will zap me because I didn't brain Tidus, or roast me because I didn't tell her sooner. I love her, but man I don't understand her. Do know one thing though; when in doubt, keep your Big Fat Mouth shut.

Finished chapter 2

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Laney1, xEbonyX13X, and F-chan1: thank you all :D and please keep an eye out. Chapter 3 is already written, because it was originally supposed to be part of this chapter, but Rikku deserves her spotlight, right? Anyhow I will probably be updating again tonight or tomorrow, so see ya'll then.