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The Second part of Rikku's diary. Tell me if you like this, ok? Good! Let's go!
15th May
The Shores of Spira
It took longer then I expected to get to that damn wreck!
I am used to this business by now. It is fun, too! Brother is giving me some of the treasure we find and when we have to find something under water, I am the one usually sent under. I have gotten used to the way the ship moves too. We store our salvaged treasure in the loading bay, there is also a hatch there and we dump it on an island by Bikanel. That is the only view of Home I can get.
Keyakku has taught himself the language of Spira from the locals. Then I learnt it too!! But, Keyakku doesn't use it so often. We use it when we are talking, but when talking about something private we always use Al Bhed. Brother does not know the Spiran's language. It is very handy to know. But sometimes Keyakku abuses the language, swearing in Spiran. Of course, I find this very funny.
"Rikku, we are comin' close to the shores, you wanna get your wet suit on now?" he said in Spiran.
I looked out the window. "Yes,"
So, I went to my cabin room to get the red wet suit on. I would have to swim underwater, activating power, opening doors to treasure. It sounded simple, but fiends ran amuck. You had to be so careful.
The wet suit was causing friction against my skin, making it hard for me to slide on, but when I did and I had my helmet on too, I ran back to Keyakku who opened the door.
"Good luck, Rikku," he said and gave me one of his rare smiles.
I dived into the icy cold water, shivering instantly. I felt my face go blue in the cold, but I tried to ignore it. I dived in deeper, spotting little blinking lights in the distance. The water was so cold and I kicked firmly, trying to get as to the lights as fast as possible. I grabbed onto a chain that the ship had sent down and made my way towards the lights once again. The chain was slippery, but I had gloves on, making it much easier to go down. As I neared the lights, I was greeted by a huge wreck of buildings. It was easy to know where the power switch was and I swam inside one of the glowing buildings which had a pedestal, sporting a big red switch.
I quickly pressed the button and felt a power surge run up my arm. I drew back and swam away as fast as possible. For all I knew something could explode. That was one of the things that made these quests dangerous. I suddenly heard a growl, coming from somewhere in the ocean. This made my pulse quicken and I bolted to the surface instantly. Keyakku had already thrown a rope down and Brother was about to drive off.
"Rikku! The treasure!" I heard Keyakku shout at me.
I had forgotten the treasure. Just my luck! I dived back under, spotting something bright floating in the distance. It wasn't that far away and I swam over to it and grabbed the object. It was a golden sphere and I hold it now as I try to remember the details of my expedition. It seems to help my memory. Funny, eh?
Keyakku is pleased at my discovery and my talent at avoiding fiends. I am so happy I didn't run into that thing growling at me. Oh well, another task done.
Rikku
16th May
Salvage Ship
We haven't located another treasure yet, so I spend my time hanging out with Keyakku while Brother drives the ship. He taught me a card game and he finally took off his mask. I hardly see him without it. He has brown, short hair and a pale face, not tanned by the sun, obviously. His eyes are a swirly green, just like mine.
"Here Rikku, you can have this for your pouch," he said and offered me a pack of Chocobo Wings.
It was unlike him to give me stuff and I gladly accepted. Chocobo Wings would come in handy. I pushed them into my pouch and adjusted my hair, putting my feet up on the table.
"Cu…" So…I switched back to Al Bhed.
Keyakku looked up at me, searching my face for any sign of boredom. I smiled briefly, looking Keyakku in the eye, or what was his mask.
"Rikku is something wrong?" he asked.
I shook my head. I had never realized how caring Keyakku was before.
"You sure? It just looks like it,"
"I am sure, Keyakku. I am fine, ok?" I said and giggled.
I kicked off my boots and got up.
"Well, I am going to go see how Brother is doing," I said and turned to go.
"Wait, Rikku…" Keyakku said and pulled at my shoulder.
I turned to face him, completely confused at what he was doing. He suddenly drew me into a hug, a big hug, making me feel warm inside. Did Keyakku love me? I smiled at him as we pulled away and I ran quickly to Brother, confused about my feelings.
I would contemplate this later. I had other things to worry about such as the future of the Al Bheds. I pushed open the door leading to the Controls and was greeted by a luminous light, marking out a map of Spira. Brother was tracing it with his finger, obviously looking for treasure. He seemed busy.
"Ur…Re Rikku," Oh…Hi Rikku, Brother said without looking at me.
I said a quick hi and noted what he was doing. He had marked points with little red flags. We were going to go to those points most probably, and I backed out, not wanting to disturb any more.
So now, I sit in my cabin, alone, writing in this book. More treasures next week and more and more. I wonder what my future will be like…
Rikku