A/N-Hello everyone! Here's the epilogue, Gippel and Rikku's Wedding, by request! Hope you liked this story as much as I have enjoyed writing it!
♥Every Heart♥
Epilogue: Spin Around
THREE MONTHS LATER…
"Wow, I can't believe you're getting married…TODAY!" Yunie squealed, appearing at my side as I stared at myself in the mirror. We were inside a huge tent that had been set up for this day. The tent had been set up near the beach, as that was where I was getting…married! I flashed an uneasy smile back, flushing.
"Yeah…married." I tried out the word. It sounded so foreign to my lips! Even though earlier we had played around with the idea of having a double wedding, Gippel hadn't wanted any part in it, saying it was going to be our day. I rolled my swirled eyes at the memory. "Now, stand up, Rikku! I need to get a good look at the bride before the ceremony!"
She hoisted me up gently and stood back, examining me. A motherly smile appeared on her face and a watery smile soon followed after. "I can't believe my dear little cousin is getting married to Gippel…" She sniffed, wiping her tears with the back of her tanned hand.
"No! Don't you start crying, or else you're gonna make me!" Yunie laughed shakily and sniffed once more. She was dressed in a lavender spaghetti strap dress that reached just above her knees. There was a large peach rose pinned to the dress, and she was wearing matching strapped open-toed sandals with cute jewels embedded in them. Her hair was styled the same way except a pretty jeweled butterfly was pinned to the side of her head. She was wearing natural makeup, which made her look stunning. I shifted in my wedding dress, walking towards the mirror leaning against one side of the tent.
It was a strapless white wedding gown that reached the floor. A sheer veil was over my face, and I'm sure I was allergic to something in it because I couldn't stop sneezing. I was wearing matching white shoes and I was to hold a bouquet of different colors of roses, carnations, lilies, and whatever else I let Yunie and Paine choose for me. I decided that it was a pretty big bouquet as I eyed it nervously. Would I be able to hold it? I fingered the ornate brooch pinned to the top-center part of my gown with a gloved hand that reached up to my upper arms. I felt like a princess about to live happily ever after with her prince.
I sighed and turned back to face Yunie, who was still smiling a mile wide. "You know, your wedding's next." I grinned, seeing my Maid of Honor nervously fiddling with the engagement ring on her slender finger. "Speaking of which, thanks for letting us go first. You know you didn't have to." Yunie shook her chestnut hair, two-toned eyes shimmering.
"No, it's alright. I wanted you to go first. I need to see how it goes so I can plan my wedding right." I rolled my eyes once more and shared a giggle with her. A knock sounded at the door and Paine walked in, wearing something similar to Yunie's. "Wow, Paine in a dress! Who would've thought? Pigs must be flying!" Yunie teased.
"Hey! You stole my line!" I playfully scolded. Paine crossed her bare arms, rolling her ruby red eyes. "Hey Paine, I'm glad you're better," I added, earning a nod from her.
"Thanks. This will be the only time you'll ever see me in a dress for the rest of your lives," she added as an afterthought.
"Hey! What about my wedding?" Yunie pretended to pout, sending Paine a wounded puppy look. Paine heaved a deep sigh.
"Yours too." Yunie grinned and jumped up and down excitedly, clapping her hands together.
"But hey…what about when you and Baralai get married?" I spoke slyly, making Yunie gasp in realization. "Hey…is that a blush I spy?" I teased, inching closer to Paine. Why, yes it was! The warrior actually had a faint tinge of red on her pale cheeks!
"Rikku…" she warned, making me giggle.
"Hey, I've already lost all my respect points!" A cough at the entrance of the tent and I turned around. "Hey, Pops!" I cheered as he entered after pulling back the flap. "You look sharp and not at all half a century!" I joked, earning a glare from my good ol' Pops. "Ok, ok, I get the point."
"Oui muug payidevim, Rikku." I blushed and lowered my gaze, feeling shy.
"Aww…thanks, Pops." He walked over to me and lifted the veil up. He smiled genuinely, his aged eyes crinkling at the corners.
"You look just like your mother," he whispered softly, earning a proud smile from me. His gaze turned serious and his rough voice returned. "Now, if that Gippel so much as even hurts you a little in any way, I will personally see to it that he gets skinned alive." I rolled my eyes and nodded slightly.
"Tuh'd funno, Pops, E's cina ra fuh'd." My Pops smiled and nodded, convinced.
"That's my girl." He placed his hands on my shoulders and stared me straight in the eye. "Take good care of yourself, you hear? I love you." I smiled and embraced my Pops, giggling.
"Alright, Pops. I love ya, too." I pulled away as my Pops placed a kiss onto my forehead. Waving to Yunie and Paine, he left the room.
"We better hurry out of here. The wedding's going to start soon." Yunie nodded in agreement and they both gave me a hug and left the tent. There was dead silence now. I felt the butterflies begin their fluttering and I suddenly felt woozy. What if I was making a mistake? I mean, one person to spend your life with forever was kind of unnerving! I nervously glanced at myself in the mirror to face an uncertain girl. Oh no! I was getting cold feet! But…Gippel was the only guy I wanted to spend my life with.
At these words I felt my confidence return and a smile appeared on my face as I visualized that jerk's smirking face. Yes, I was sure. I picked up the bouquet of flowers and pulled the veil back in front of my face, humming to keep my nervousness down. After a while, Pops poked his head back into the tent.
"It's time, Rikku." I took in a deep breath and walked toward him, giving myself one last glance. We turned a corner and the shore of Besaid Beach came into view. Up ahead, people were seated in white seats and music was playing from the orchestra off to the side. My stomach did flips as I saw Gippel up ahead, his gaze intensely on mine. Behind the altar, the sun was slowly sinking beneath the ocean's horizon, its golden wings reaching out to everyone there. It played with Gippel's hair, outlining him in its glow and making him seem almost unworldly. His eye was unreadable as always, a small smile on his boyish face. I felt my breath catch in my throat, suddenly feeling weak in the knees. Wow, who knew Gippel had that kind of effect on a girl like me? My Pops and I soon reached the beginning of the aisle and I breathed in deeply, smiling when my Pops gave my arm a reassuring squeeze.
This was it…
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na, na na na
Yeah
The music changed to the wedding march and everyone turned their heads expectantly. Cid and Rikku started to walk down the sandy aisle as everyone rose from their seats. The Al Bhed girl's face was slightly hidden inside the sheer white veil. Her gloved fingers absently clenched and unclenched as she tightly held the bouquet. She passed by familiar faces who smiled at her as they stood up. She grinned when she saw Risa among the crowd with who Rikku guessed was Davlen, waving at her. Some were from the Youth League, others from the Machine Faction, and of course some from New Yevon. It was nice to see that they had all come together.
Flowers and ribbons decorated the seats, pink flower petals were splayed throughout the ground, sweet orchestral music was playing in the background, and candles outlined the pathway to the altar. The duo soon reached the altar and after Cid gave her a kiss on her hand, he left her side to join the left side of the altar.
Rikku looked at Gippel through her veil and her heart melted upon seeing his gaze solely on her, a soft smile on his face. She couldn't believe that this was actually happening. It was surreal! She always thought that her cousin or even Paine would be married before her. She barely paid attention to the priest's speech as she gazed at her soon-to-be husband.
He was dressed in a fine black tuxedo with the usual black buttoned white undershirt. A dark green cloth was expertly placed inside his left breast pocket, complementing his eye. He had taken out the earrings in his left ear and had only left a silver stud that glimmered under the light.
Gippel…we've been through so much together, Rikku thought, affectionately letting her eyes roam over his handsome features. I'm glad we made it this far together. I'm glad you're ok. Gippel caught the look she was giving him and smirked a little, winking at her. She playfully rolled her rich emerald swirled eyes, quirking her lips up. Suddenly, her nose started to itch and she paled visibly. Ah…I'm gonna sneeze! As quietly as she could, she sneezed, making a strange sound between an "Achoo!" and an "Ehhha!" Strangely, only Gippel heard her and he quirked a brow, smiling amusedly.
The priest soon came to the part where the ring bearer gave them their rings to exchange. Shinra approached, holding a pillow with the rings. Gippel lifted her left gloved hand with his right and smoothly slipped the golden ring onto her wedding finger, his touch sending shivers up her spine.
"Rikku," he started, his voice somewhat shaky. "I've known you for a while, and even though so many things have changed in Spira, you remain the same. You're always cheerful, fun, exciting, and beautiful," she blushed heavily and she could've sworn she heard Leblanc sighing dreamily, "And that's what drew me to you. I'm giving my heart to you, because I love you the most and I'd do anything for you. I never want to see you cry, and I hope that I can always make you smile. With this ring, I promise you my heart, body, mind and soul." He finished his vow, removing his hand from hers. Rikku blushed. Body, eh? ACK! Bad Rikku! Bad, bad, bad Rikku!
Gippel's plain golden ring appeared in her gloved hand and she nervously slipped it onto his wedding finger. He squeezed her hand subtly and she smiled, feeling better. "Gippel, you are wonderful. You've been there for me when we were younger, and you continue to do so, especially in the really bad times. You've always been the shoulder to cry on next to Yunie." She paused, glancing at her cousin who smiled back. "You've done so many great things for me, just to make me feel better, even if just a little. I really appreciate that, and I hope you continue to be my pillar of support. I love you more than…than machina," at this the audience laughed, "And I hope we never drift apart. I want to spend my life with you. I want to be by your side. So with this ring, I give you my all, and I hope that's enough." She finished her speech, feeling strangely at peace.
The priest said some more things and soon got to final part. "Without further ado, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." The priest grinned and everyone waited, eyes widening in anticipation. Gippel slowly lifted the veil and met Rikku's shimmering swirled eyes. He gave her a warm smile which she returned, albeit more teary. Slowly, he leaned down towards her as her eyes flutter closed. His warm breath met her lips and he closed the gap between them. At the same time, Yuna, Leblanc, Nhadala, and Elma cooed and sighed dreamily.
People rose from their seats and clapped heartily, some women sniffling into their handkerchiefs. The newlyweds pulled reluctantly away from each other, Rikku blushing madly. People started rising from their seats as danceable music started to play, children racing to the cake and tripping over each other. A horde of people made their way to the newlyweds, spraying them with silly string instead of the orthodox rice and confetti, making Rikku laugh.
"LET'S PARTYYYY!" Brother yelled at the top of his lungs in his heavily accented voice. Whoops, hollering, and cheers answered him and soon music was playing all around Besaid. Immediately, Yuna, Tidus, Paine, Leblanc, Elma, Nhadala, Lulu, Donna, and other women crowded around Rikku while Nooj, Baralai, Barthello, Buddy, O'aka. Clasko, and even Shinra (along with other men) tackled Gippel. Brother, of course, was too busy dancing and eating at the same time.
1,2
1, 2, 3
Spin around
Come back home
You're running out on a line
Sometimes feel I'm
Going outta my mind
Stunned here waiting
For anyone to take the time
"So tell me, Rikku! What's it feel like to be married!" Yuna asked loudly so that all the women could hear. Rikku backed away a little and chuckled nervously.
"It feels the same, actually! But I also feel like I'm…flying?" the Al Bhed girl spoke meekly. The women sighed dreamily again and Tidus chuckled.
"So where are you guys going on your honeymoon? And where are you going to settle?" Nhadala asked politely, grinning widely at her fellow Al Bhed.
"Well, we're going to Macalania Woods for our honeymoon. Macalania is slowly dying and fading away, so we decided to spend time there while it still exists," Rikku spoke sadly. The women nodded in understanding. "Oh, and we're thinking of settling in Luca since it's the second best place in the world! Oh, and since Gippel's gonna be busy as Leader of the Al Bhed, I'm going to be the new Leader of the Machine Faction! Hahaha..." Rikku instantly regained her happy demeanor, making the women smile. "Oh, and Leblanc?"
Leblanc merrily smiled at Rikku. "Yes, love?"
"Thanks for being our wedding…adviser!"
"Aww…no problem!"
Spin around
We get further and further away
Smile and wave
Ain't got nothing to say
Stunned here, waiting for anyone
To take the time
To change my mind, this time
"C'mon, enough chatting! Let's dance!" Gippel appeared out of nowhere and grabbed Rikku's hand, earning a squeal from her. The ladies laughed as the newlyweds started doing a strange dance. Tidus turned to his fiancée and offered his hand.
"Shall we?"
"We shall!" Yuna giggled and dragged him close to the newlyweds. They started dancing closely and Tidus did some tricks he learned from playing blitzball. The ladies nearby him gasped in awe as he twirled around, did a somersault, and landed with the splits, spraying sand all over the place. His blue eyes widened in pain and Yuna gasped as well. "Did you stretch your muscles too far?"
"Erm…yeah."
Well I've been staring at
The sun for some time
It gets dark inside
But I don't mind
And if you're gone it's
Like I'm going blind
I can't get by this time
Paine rolled her eyes as she watched Tidus make a fool of himself. A small smile appeared on her face as Yuna gasped in horror at his obvious pain. Where was a sphere to record when you needed one? She turned her head to find Lulu watching Wakka dance with Vidina, who was giggling and saying "Dada." She focused her sharp gaze on the newlyweds, watching Rikku toss back her veil into the air, golden strands of her hair falling from her bun. The two of them were doing some freaky dance, making people nearby them laugh.
Someone tapped her on the back and she didn't have to turn around to know who he was. A smile blossomed from her pretty face. "Baralai," she whispered as his arms circled around her waist. She leaned against him contentedly, feeling oddly at peace.
"Hello Paine," he whispered, kissing her on the lips. His deep and romantic voice sent butterflies into her stomach and she sighed. "Care for a dance?" Before she could reply, Shinra appeared in front of them, his face hidden underneath the mask as usual.
"Say 'cheese'!" his muffled voice spoke happily. He raised the camera to their faces as Baralai pulled Paine closer to him and placed his chin on top of her left shoulder. Paine placed her hands on top of Baralai's and faintly smiled as Shinra clicked a button and a blinding light made the couple blink rapidly as dots appeared in their vision. "Thanks! See ya around!" The Al Bhed boy disappeared into the dancing mob.
Spin around
Jump back, take another look at yourself
You've been hiding
All along on a shelf
Frozen, waiting for
Anyone to change your mind
Rikku laughed as Gippel pulled her close and dipped her low, making her fallen strands touch the floor. She squealed as he kissed her deeply, smoothly lifting her back up so that she was dizzy. A flash interrupted them and the couple expected to see a smirking Leblanc, but instead was greeted by Shinra.
"Hey, thanks!" and without another word, Shinra scurried off. Gippel rolled his eye and looked down at his wife, smirking.
"So…where were we?"
"Gippel!" Rikku playfully scolded, spinning out of his grasp and smirking when he pouted. She opened her mouth to say something else when people started cheering her to throw the bouquet. Rikku giggled and nodded in agreement. She walked up the altar, her back facing the waiting crowd as girlish squeals ensued.
Spin around
Come down now 'cause it's all getting clear
Everything you ever wanted is here
You never needed anyone
To change your mind
Don't waste our time
We're fine
Shinra took another picture and smiled, nodding to himself.
"Hey…whatcha got there, Shinra?" the Al Bhed boy turned around.
"Oh…hey, Buddy. I'm just taking some pictures. Want to be in one?" Shinra didn't give Buddy the time to respond. Eagerly, the Al Bhed boy raised the camera to his face, clicked the button, and cackled gleefully as a stupefied expression crossed his fellow Gullwings' face as the light blinded him momentarily. This was just too much fun! By the time Buddy recovered, Shinra had already left in search of more prey for his camera.
Well I've been staring at
The sun for some time
It gets dark inside
But I don't mind
And if you're gone it's
Like I'm going blind
I can't get by this time
Rikku closed her eyes tightly and aimlessly threw the bouquet of beautiful flowers into the crowd, hearing shrill screams fill the air as everyone raced to catch the bouquet. It was dead silent for a moment and then she heard it.
"It is mine!" Rikku's eyes widened and she turned around to face the catcher…or catchers. Brother was having a tug-o-war with a pretty Al Bhed woman, who was frowning deeply. "Give it to me!" he screeched maniacally, making the woman smirk.
"Oh no you don't! I caught it fair and square so it's mine, idiot!" The girl obviously had some spunk. She tugged extra hard, but Brother still had his grip on the bouquet as well. They came crashing down on each other. Rikku slapped her forehead with the palm of her hand, embarrassed. Taking a double-take, she noticed that Brother and the girl were staring at each other quite intently. She crossed her arms and smirked. Well, it looked like Brother wouldn't be lovesick over Yuna anymore!
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na, na na na
Yeah
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na, na na na
Yeah
Yuna looped her fiancé's arm around her neck and hauled him over to a chair as he limped. She giggled at the embarrassed and pained look on his face, setting him down. "Are you alright?" She leaned over him and offered him a drink from the refreshment table.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I've gotten much worse," he bragged, accepting the drink. The cool rush of lemonade cooled his throat and he sighed. The ex-summoner plopped down in the seat next to him, leaning back and staring up at the clear blue sky. The sun's dying rays warmed her face and she sighed contentedly, a smile appearing on her face as she closed her eyes.
"I'm so happy," she whispered more to herself than Tidus. A warm hand covered her smaller one and she cast the ex-blitzball player a sideways glance.
"You deserve it, and I am as well." The brunette's heart soared and she flashed him a brilliant smile, her fingers absently rubbing her engagement ring.
Spin around and around
And around and around
Never wanna come back down
'Cause everything
You've lost I've found
Yeah
Spin around and around
And around and around
Never wanna come back down
'Cause everything
You've lost I've found
Yeah
Shinra cackled gleefully to himself as his most recent "victims" blinked rapidly and rubbed their eyes from the blinding flash of the camera. Who knew one could receive such joy from making people blind? "Now…who's next?" he muttered to himself, his masked face turning left and right. He spotted Yuna and Tidus talking to each other and a wide grin appeared on his hidden face.
Innocently, he walked up to the couple and raised his camera. "Can you guys take a picture for me?" he asked in a muffled voice. Yuna turned to face him and smiled as Tidus looped an arm around her, leaning over the side of his chair a little. An evil idea popped into the Al Bhed kid's mind and he raised his right arm, waving it a little. "Closer," he mumbled, watching as Tidus leaned more over the edge. The chair began to rise on one side, but the duo in front of Shinra didn't seem to notice. "Just a little closer," he spoke again, readying his camera.
Tidus obeyed and put his full weight on one side of the chair, making it topple over and send him crashing into Yuna's lap. This caused Yuna's chair to topple over as well, making them crash into the white sand, caking their faces. The camera flashed just as Tidus and Yuna's bewildered faces stared at Shinra, making them blink rapidly. Shinra giggled happily as a playful scowl appeared on Tidus' face. "Thanks!" Suddenly, Tidus stood up and limped over to Shinra, who was still laughing.
"Run." The Al Bhed boy gasped in horror and started to sprint away, waving his arms and the camera in the air. He tripped over his own feet and crashed onto the ground, sending the camera in front of him. Unfortunately for Shinra, he was in the middle of the dance floor and people began to step all over him and the camera, sending flashes of white into the boy's eyes. Behind him, Tidus was laughing his head off as Yuna shook her head, a small amused smile on her face.
Spin around and around and ah
Spin around and around and ah
Spin around and around and ah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I walked back down the steps of the altar and grinned upon seeing Gippel patiently waiting. He was smirking with his arms crossed and staring at Brother and the Al Bhed girl. His eye patch was facing me and suddenly he turned in my direction, his smirk fading into a genuine smile, making my heart flutter. He offered his hand to me and I smiled, taking it.
"Can you believe this?" I whispered to him, still feeling strange that I was now married. Who would've thought? Me, Rikku…married!
"Yeah. It's almost like a dream," he replied, looking down at me and winking.
"I assure you that this isn't a dream!" We both turned around to find Leblanc standing there with her Noojie-Woojie, leaning against his cane with a barely visible smile on his face. "And you have me to thank for it!" She pointed at herself with both hands to emphasize her point. I rolled my eyes and grinned suddenly.
"Hey, you know, you're right!"
"Huh? She is?" Gippel muttered from my side. I turned to him and nodded.
"Come here, Leblanc! I have to thank you!" I dragged her over to the shore and before she realized what was going on, I had pushed into the water, face first. I heard Gippel laughing madly from a few feet behind me, making me smile. After a few more seconds, Leblanc came back to the surface, an indignant look on her face.
"Is that so, Rikku love!" I crossed my arms and nodded.
"Yep!"
"Well then, I thank you, too, for no apparent reason!" And with that, she grabbed one of my arms and threw me into the water, making me cry out. I sputtered for air as I broke the surface, scowling playfully upon hearing Gippel's laughter increase.
"Oh Gippel…" I sang, effectively shutting him up.
"Hey now, let's not be rash…" he started, slowly backing away.
"Nooj." Nodding his head, Nooj grabbed the younger boy and hauled him over his shoulder to where Leblanc and I were. An evil smile appeared on his face as he dumped his Crimson Squad friend into the water, nodding with satisfaction as he yelled before entering the water. Gippel made a pretty big splash. Droplets of salty water sprayed all over the place. Nooj rubbed his glasses as the water showered him, sighing in annoyance.
Gippel resurfaced and with that a dangerous glare was sent my way. I pretended to be frightened, but my eyes really widened when Gippel stood up in the water, towering over both Leblanc and I. Clear drops of water fell from the stray hairs on his forehead and from the tips of his spiked hair, splashing quietly onto the water surface and rolling down his handsome face. My breath caught in my throat as his glare turned into a mischievous smile.
"You ladies better run." With that word of advice, Leblanc and I screamed and ran for our lives as Gippel started counting to ten. I started laughing as Nooj caught up with Leblanc and held her back, making her cry out in panic. Yeah, the thing about that is I turned my head and when you do that while running, it's a given that you're going to run into something. I ended up running into the dock, causing me to fall over and land face first on the wood.
I groaned as I heard footsteps behind me. "Rikku…you ok?" He rolled me over and I blinked as his concerned face came into view. He sat me up and I started laughing, feeling like a total klutz. I leaned back so I was lying down and staring up at the sky, which was now dark. Millions of stars were painted across the black background and the moon was nowhere in sight, making me feel like I was lost in a storm of tiny lights. I felt him lay down next to me and I felt fully at peace as the wind started to rustle softly.
I glanced sideways at him and smiled, seeing his gaze up at the sky, this look that I can't explain on his face. It was then I knew my story had been finished. All the chapters of my life added up to this moment, this moment that I didn't want to let go of. He caught my gaze and smiled, intertwining our hands.
And maybe this is just the beginning of my story. I don't know. But maybe, just maybe, I'll find out tomorrow. Right now I'm flying and I don't want to come down. And that's the best feeling in the world.
YOW!
A/N-And there it is! Now, you guys might've already guessed that the song was Spin Around, the song played at the end of the movie Josie and the Pussycats. What a fun song, yeah? It's danceable, and you just wanna hop around and act crazy…at least that's the effect it has on me! bops head up and down Ow…whiplash…no, seriously. Ack! Anyway! So now, go on to End Notes and that'll be the end of this story!
Moshi Moshi Mai
Translations:
Oui muug payidevim, Rikku. : You look beautiful, Rikku.
Tuh'd funno, Pops, E's cina ra fuh'd. : Don't worry, Pops, I'm sure he won't.
END NOTES
I'm sorry to say that this story has come to an end. Unfortunately, there won't be a sequel, as I think that stories like these should remain classics and not be ruined by a sequel coughlikebeautyandthebeastcough . Anyway, I think you guys get why this story is called Every Heart. The moral of this story is that in the end, no matter how alone you think you are, someone out there truly cares for you, will be by your side, and every heart will find someone. Nice, no? Oh yeah, and that love never dies. No wait, scratch that, I made it too lame. Also, in Chapter 20 when the pyreflies used their souls to save Gippel they were using their hearts to save him, hence "Every Heart".
Anyway, I'd like to thank my reviewers, who are great, funny, and enthusiastic. Without you guys, my story would not have been as great, so I thank you guys from the bottom of my heart! (Corny, yes?) Oh, and also those who read the story but didn't review. You know who you are! smiles (Some of you guys even figured out Uppahc's original secret way early in the story, so I had to change it. I don't like being obvious, you see).
Let's give a big round of applause for my wonderful reviewers! BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE Hahaha! Oh and here's some stuff about the story you probably didn't know…
1. There wasn't even going to be a Hammer of Light! It was just a dream I wanted Rikku to have to make Gippel nervous. Because Bloody Love requested me to tell what Rikku was dreaming about, I decided to make it like that. So if it wasn't for that, this story would've been completely different!
2. There wasn't going to be PainexBaralai, or just very little. This story was originally just going to focus on Gippel and Rikku, but then someone suggested straying a little away from the main couple so I took the advice.
3. I was going to make Rikku feel lonely that she had no one and all her friends had someone and then that's where the title came in. Now the title doesn't really make sense until I explain it here. But that's ok, right? The title doesn't matter that much!
Oh yes, now, for the moment you've all been waiting for…drum roll After much consideration and you guys' votes, I have decided that my next Rippel fanfic shall be…drum roll stops
CAPRICE!
confetti comes out of nowhere, balloons land on people's heads, silly string flies everywhere, etc… Hopefully, you guys will have the same amount of enthusiasm for Caprice. I can't wait to get started! rubs hands together I've already finished a couple of chapters so it won't take that long to update for now. I think I'll start posting the story the weekend after school starts, as a happy (har har) welcome to a new school year. That way while you guys study and stuff, you'll find some entertainment from Caprice. I love all of you guys very much! You guys always brighten my days and I'm glad to know I've done the same for a few. Until next story, I'll see you then! Peace! Gippel! And Happiness! Oh, and Gippel!
Love,
Moshi Moshi Mai
Before I fully end this, let's look back on this story and laugh at the mess ups! Before I do, I would like to thank the cast of FFX-2 for working with me! Here we go! Oh yeah, MMM is me. .
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Looking Back on the Good Ol' Days
-Chapter 2-
MMM: excitedly Ok! And action!
YRP: running through the rain
Rikku: starts speeding up
Yuna: Slow down, Rikku! You might slip or—
Rikku: falls down in the mud ARGH!
Paine: What's wrong…? Oh. Sniggers
Rikku: glares
Yuna: runs into Paine
YP: very muddy
Rikku: points and laughs only to get a mouthful
RP: mud match ensues
Paine: socks Rikku in the face with mud
MMM: Umm, Paine? Not so hard…
Rikku: grabs Paine by her hair and shoves her face into the mud over and over again
Paine: flips Rikku over and scratches her face
Yuna: clapping her hands Go Rikku! I mean, go Paine! I mean…damn.
MMM: CUT! is ignored HEY! I'm the director here! gets hit with mud balls
Chapter 2-
MMM: all cleaned up Ok! Enter Gippel!
Gippel: What's going on out there?
Rikku: looking bored with a black eye and several bruises hidden in the mud Hey, look. It's Gippel.
MMM: thinking We're gonna need some makeup to cover that up…
Gippel: walks over to YRP with an overkill cocky walk and stops in front of Rikku who is the only one sitting Want a bath?
Rikku: I'll show you who needs a bath! pounces on Gippel and body slams him
Yuna:Yeah! Go Rikku!
Paine: scoffs I could do so much better.
Gippel: Mommy…
-Chapter 3-
MMM: Action!
Rikku: mumbling while asleep Gippel…
Gippel: smirks
Rikku: Come back here…Don't…run…away…This hammer…doesn't...hurt...much…
Gippel: pretends to be panicking and slowly backs away from the door
Rikku: in her sleep, reaches under her bed and grabs a huge mallet C'mere, Gippel…
Gippel: Uh…is that supposed to happen?
MMM: too busy staring at the mallet So that's where my mallet went…I should get security cameras as well as guards…
Rikku: starts chasing Gippel in her sleep
Gippel: waving his arms frantically in the air RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
Chapter 4-
MMM: And…commence!
Gippel: looking big burly man up and down Hmm...You can't be more than fifty.
Big Burly Man: Yes sir! You guessed me age correctly! HAR! I be fifty years old! AHAHA…
Gippel: looks down at his hand and then nods to himself You seem determined enough. What's your name? Speaking with no voice inflection
Big Burly Man: Your worst nightmare! AHAHAHA…
MMM: Hey…he looks familiar…Like that guy who pretends to be an actor but isn't and is a pirate instead…Hmm…could it be?
Big Burly Man: walking around Djose with his hook and eye patch and swinging at innocent people I BE A PIRATE! HAR HAR HAR HAR!
MMM: shakes head Nah…he seems innocent enough.
Yuna(backstage): I think we should leave this scene as is. It's pretty cool!
Rikku:Yeah…I think I like him grins as Gippel is tossed over the temple's roof
Chapter 5-
MMM: Action!
Gippel: knocks down the door to the bathroom
Rikku: screams
Paparazzi: knocks Gippel over and takes pictures of Rikku
MMM: Aw, damn. Who let them in?
Gippel: A little help?
MMM: You're right. Guards! Escort Rikku back to her trailer. Kill anyone who follows her. smirks
Gippel: cries
Chapter 6-
MMM: Action…
Rikku: sneaks into Shinra's room and looks at his undies AHAHAHAHA…pulls out undies to show us…Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Power Rangers undies
MMM: falls back from her director's chair Wow, this is great! Even better than the substitute underwear!
Shinra: pales H-hey! Who replaced the underwear with my real ones! turns red after hearing himself Uh…not that they're mine…
Tidus, Gippel, Baralai, and Nooj: snigger snigger Excellent…
Chapter 7-
MMM: Go!
Rikku: shivering under the covers as the door opens and someone cloaked in white sheets enters
MMM: Uh…Gippel? You don't need to overdo it like last time. Wouldn't want you to trip over the sheets and damage that pretty face of yours…
Cloaked Person: ….Boo.
Rikkuscreams Hey…what!
Cloaked Person: creepy giggle
Gippel: walks up behind MMM Hey, what's going on? I thought I was in this scene…?
MMM: If this is Gippel…then who's…?
Cloaked Person: BWAHAHAHA…PERISH. waves arms around freakishly
Rikku: grabs the sheet and pulls it off roughly
Shinra: Hey! What'd you do that for!
Gippel: You're such a retard, Shinra!
Shinra: runs out of the room crying
MMM: Good going, Gip! So…anyone want some fondue?
Chapter 15-
MMM: Ok…and ACTION!
Paine: stares at Baralai Who are you?
Baralai: dramatically What…why…?
Paine: looks around and stares at the audience And who are they? What's going on!
Baralai: really stares at Paine and sweat drops Uh…I don't think she's playing around…
MMM: slaps forehead These people…
Chapter 16-
MMM: tiredly Just…go.
Rikku: reaches for the seafood kabob
Gippel: Nuh uh uh! BWAHAHAHA! swipes kabob from Rikku's hand
Rikku: growls and gouges Gippel's remaining eye out YOU BASTARD!
Gippel: calmly shrugs and eats the kabob
Paine: We're going to need another eye patch…
MMM: cries
Backstage-
Rikku: leans back and eats a donut Man, MMM is sooo lucky I agreed to be in this story! I mean, there are other authors/authoresses out there who need me! stuffs her face with more donuts It's a good thing she's paying me a WHOLE gil for this production!
MMM: sniggers
Tidus: walks up next to Rikku and puffs out his chest proudly HA! That's all you're getting? I'm getting half a gil and a peanut!
Rikku: Hey! That's not fair! MMM! I want a peanut and half a gil as well!
MMM: sweat drops
Chapter 16-
MMM: Action!
Rikku: Aww…is my poor Gippy-Wippy all pooped out?
Gippel: swipes at Rikku
Rikku: ducks and sticks her tongue out Ha! You missed! Sucker! stands up and walks to the toy store
Gippel: scowls
MMM: Hey! You skipped a whole line, Rikku! And Gippel, stop scowling like that!
Rikku: Nyah nyah! turns her head to make a face at Gippel while opening the door only to be crushed under a huge brown teddy bear
Gippel: laughs his head off And I hope you die!
Risa: pokes her head from over the teddy bear's head Oh um looks at the camera and smiles weakly Welcome to Wing Heart?
MMM: Why do I bother?
Chapter 20-
MMM: Ok you guys! This is it! After this we just have to shoot the epilogue, so give it your best shot!
tumbleweed rolls by the empty scene
MMM: Hey! Where is everyone?
SOMEWHERE ELSE
FFX-2 Cast: Where's MMM? looks around curiously
Seifer FFVIII: Who the hell are you and what are you doing on this set? swipes Hyperion at them
Brother: shriek AHHH! Run for your LIVES! runs straight into the flower field backdrop which falls on him Ow…
Seifer: Someday I'll tell ya'll about my ROMANTIC dream! cackles and runs off
FFX-2 Cast: O.o
Epilogue-
MMM: Action!
Gippal: slips ring on Rikku's finger and says overdramtically …And that's what drew me to you. I'm giving my heart to you, because I looove you the most and I'd do anything for you. I never want to see you cry, and I hope that I can always make you smile. With this ring, I promise you my heart, body, mind and soul wiggles eyebrows suggestively
Rikku: HAHAHAHA! As if!I'm sorry, MMM, it's all his fault!
Gippal: innocent look
Shinra: BLAH! This scene is so boring! Let's pimp it up! walks down with hair slicked back and sunglasses on with a huge heavy chain with a sign and big diamonds on his fingers with five skimpily clad women
Brother: nosebleed
Tidus: wolf whistle
Yuna: smack
Tidus: OW!
MMM: sigh
I think I've kept you guys here long enough! Thanks for reading and see you next time!
Moshi Moshi Mai
