A/N: EWWww. (Falls down) Maybe it's one of my mood swings or something but I'm kinda getting tired with this fic. My plot is so so STUPID.Part 1 I liked. Part 2 really stinks right now - especially this chapter mann. And Part 3 will kick ass. ahahha. That's what's pulling me to write this story - to get to the finish and make all ya go 'awwwww'! LOL. And of course, THANKS YOU LOVELY PEOPLE! love reading your reviews.

Skyhopper: aahhah no! Of course not. I don't mind criticism; lets me know what my readers want. Yeah, I'm getting tired of the whole jealousy thingy too. And about Rikku's obsessiveness over the two guys, I'll try and tone it down. But it's kinda necessary at times, you know, crushes – it's all one can think about once one's had one. I know, it gets annoying after a while. Sorry!

PerfectStranger: HAHAHAHHA Wow, I hadn't thought of that. HMMM...

Mistress Delavaire: lol me too, girl. It's okay, Chuo ain't got nothing compared to Gippal!

mushimars: Actually,I don't know how all Al Bhed are suppsoed to look like - their distinguishing features I mean - so I kinda tried to avoid descriptions T.T The whole time I was thinking of Cloud AC while I was writing Chuo (Sighs happily) haha so um yeah...

... : Yeah, um I don't understand. lol. Awww. They travelled around? Where? How? Does it really matter? lol

What happened?

He was supposed to slaughter Chuo into pieces and make marinated shish kabobs out of him. And instead he was calm and cool even knowing that I was the one that suggested Chuo to come along.

That must've not been Gippal. He must've broken his brain.

I wonder if he's fallen out of a window lately.

"Wow, Rikku! Can you believe the design of this ship?!"

Now, it's the third time he's asked me that and I'm getting itty bitty witty somewhatty annoyed. I turned over to Chuo and gave him a weak smile. "Yes."

He sighed sheepishly. "Sorry," he apologized. "I've asked you that twice already."

Three times.

"It's alright," I replied.

He walked over to me and took my hands gently into his. "Thanks Rikku; for getting me on here. This is like a dream come true for me. Like maybe, maybe I can convince the Captain to let me work at Djose! Wouldn't that be great?"

Smile and nod Rikku, smile and nod.

He laughed. "You don't seem so happy."

"I am. This is me happy."

Grin a big one Rikku. Bigger. Oh, don't show your teeth!

He shook his head slowly. "No it isn't."

Should've shown the teeth.

"It… isn't?"

He freed one of my hands and reached out to caress my cheek. "Nope."

What's that noise?

Oh, Spira. Shut up, heartbeat, shut up! "Then… when am I happy?"

He leaned in and suddenly pecked me on the cheek.

Wowzers.

"This is you happy," he responded.

(Fantasized sigh) He's sooo smart. I looked down shyly. "Hehehehkeahhgrruggkkehehe…" I sound like one of Chuo's machine failures.

"Do you know when I'm happy?" he asked.

If he says Gippal's name anywhere in his next line, I will slaughter him into kabobs myself.

He ran his fingers through my hair. "When my dream has come true."

HEY! That's a direct reference to Gippal's airship! Get the knives ready and the barbeque cookin', my friend.

I frowned. "Being on this ship?"

He shook his head. "Being on this ship is like a dream come true. But Rikku… you are a dream come true."

Oh, I would hire him to just talk about me all day. "Ahkekhehheuhhehe…"

"Yo, Cid's Girl."

We separated on impulse and turned to him. He came through the doors along with his crew behind him. All of them I realized were men.

Wait.

ACK! HEY! I'm the only female here!

(Glances at their faces)

(Smiles mischievously) Oh, heh. I'm the only female here…

Gippal pointed to the men. "My crew." He pointed to me. "Cid's daughter." He pointed at Chuo, and then paused. "…Who are you?"

Ten minutes! TEN minutes and he can't remember the poor guy's name!

"Chuo," I said, with a hint of anger. "And my name's Rikku!"

Gippal shook his head. "Right, yeah." He turned around to leave. "Guys, we're headed to Bevelle first. Rleyd set the ship to… Rleyd. Rleyd!?"

Whoppsie, sorry Gippal, nobody cares.

Look at his crew, what gentlemen! They're actually coming up to me for introductions. How courteous! Gippal's haughty personality hasn't rubbed off on them. What an Al Bhed miracle. We need to celebrate.

One of them shook my hand politely. "Miss Rikku, welcome aboard. I'm Rleyd."

Ou, miss, eh? "Thank you, Rleyd," I replied in the same gentle tone. Hotness rating: 9/10.

Another one shook my hand with both of his. "Lady Rikku, it's an honour to finally meet you. I'm Jhard."

Wow, honour. Bonus points!

"You too, Jhard," Hotness rating: 8.5/10 plus .5 bonus.

The next one got down on one knee and kissed my hand! "Mistress Rikku, we're blessed with your presence. My name's Vyne."

Oh my, blessed? Did you hear that?? I know! Bonus points for sure!

"Thank you, Vyne." Hotness rating 9/10 plus .5 bonus.

The last one bowed to me like I was Queen Rikku again. "Rikku, Al Bhed Princess; it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Cjole."

Finally someone who recognizes my royal blood! "You too, Cjole." Hotness rating: 10/10 automatically!

"Alright, enough. Get back to the controls," Gippal demanded. Hotness rating: I can't count that high...

I turned to him with a scowl. "Why can't they stay and talk?"

"Because I don't want you distracting them."

"We won't be distracted," Rleyd said with a sneer.

Gippal glared at him. "Shut up and get this ship moving."

Somebody needs a nap.

The men dispersed without further questions. I feel sorry for them. Let's make paper Chocobos for them later, okay?

Suddenly, Chuo asked eagerly, "Captain, what should I do?"

Gippal turned to him lazily. "Go… Uh…" He looked around him desperately. "Rleyd!"

The man turned around. "Yeah?"

"This guy's gonna help you." Gippal turned to Chuo. "Go, go."

Rleyd scoffed as he watched Chuo walk towards him. "You send the guy and you keep the girl," he mumbled.

Gippal ignored him until both men left through the doors.

Now it was only me and Mr. Bossy.

He looked at me for a second, and then walked away.

I ran after him. "Hey, what about me?" I asked.

He simply waved his hand in the air as if brushing me off. "Go make yourself useful."

So I punched him.

He stopped. "Whaaattt?"

"I can do something, you know! I can help out around here too."

"Fine. Go clean up whatever's layin' around or something... alone."

What the hell mannnn. He makes it sound like I'm a child again; that I can't do anything but be of a distraction.

Distraction. (Light bulb goes off over head) Oh, HEY!

I boldly placed both hands on my hips and valiantly declared, "I think I'll go assist the crew." And turned away to leave.

He grabbed me directly. "I said go clean up whatever's layin' around, not go get laid."

WTF! Will you slap him for me?!

I jerked my arm away in disgust. "You're such – You're so – I just – ARG!"

He's stolen all the words from my mouth.

At least I still have my legs. I turned on my heels and stormed away.

He managed to yank me back towards him again. "Calm down, Cid's Girl. I was just jokin'," he laughed. "Just don't hang around the crew, alight?"

Hmmm. "Why?"

"Cause they need to concentrate on getting us to Bevelle."

"I won't annoy them."

He loosened his grip. "I never said you would annoy them. You'd just be a distraction."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

He let go. "With you in there, we'd probably run into a mountain." He unexpectedly stroked the side of my face with his thumb. "So can you go be beautiful somewhere else?"

WHOAAAAA. (Looks around) WHO, ME?!

Hey wait. "Is that an insult?"

He laughed. "How could it be an insult?"

"You just told me to go away."

He sighed with a smile and rubbed my head roughly. "Why you even want to go to them anyway?"

ERR…Good question. Where's my light bulb?

"Because they're nice."

He gasped sarcastically. "And I'm not nice?"

Not joking here! Where's my light bulb?!

"Well um…"

"Or is it 'cause they flirt with you?"

Oh. HEH. Wha? Who, little ol' me?

He stood behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I could feel his breath on my neck."You want me to flirt with you, Cid's Girl?"

Well… uh… heh heh, you know, that's all up to you, buddy. Heh heh. Like, I don't really care cause I totally got over you ever since I learned you go after sluts so – (Gulp)

He was untying my shirt knot.

Oh, well, okay, I guess you do want to flirt. But oh… oh um… (Whines)

He was fingering slowly with the fabric, using as much time as possible to extend my torture. "'Cause I know you want me to," he whispered.

OHHHHH dear lord! Somebody glue my legs back together.

Finally the knot became undone, but then he gently slid my shirt up. And before I could react, he retied the knot, tightly.

"You got nice abs, Cid's Girl. Don't hide them," he whispered.

Ahh ahhh…eh? Ah goshness...

I somehow managed to pull away and turned towards him. I glanced down at my attire. I made a face. "I look like a slut."

YES! Hello sanity, you're back!!!

He chuckled softly. "Rikku, just because you're sexy, doesn't mean you're a slut." He turned away with a teasing smirk and left through the doors.

…

I don't see that flag waving…

A/N: Um... An airship, this one for say haha, cabin rooms? There's nothing specific about the number of them or where they are right? I can make it up? LOL now you probably have a good idea where the next chapter will take place. (Rolls eyes)

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