Hey...I tired to write longer paras. as someone suggested in the reviews. D I hope its okay...hahha Iam pretty tired...But theres finnally a romantic moment of Aurikku! yay! okay enjoy..
Truely Madly Deeply - Savage Garden (old old song...hehe but its good!)
I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy...
Chapter 6: Under the Sparkling Sky…
We've made it out of the Thunder Plains alive without anyone being fried, thank God. As we entered my favourite part of the Journey, it was the sparkling trees of Macalania woods. It was just so beautiful, I wish I could just live here!
"Don't be fool by the appearance of this place, stay on guard." Came Auron's sudden comment. Seemed like he had read my mind, or was I so easy to read?
The fiends were tough around here, even with my powerful legendary weapon Godhand. This place was like a maze, up and down hills, we almost lost sense of our direction.
This place was getting a bit cold too. Almost all the fiends were attacking with ice magic, and I am here wearing a tank top and shorts. Now why didn't I purchase an extra fury coat back in the Inn? I looked across Jecht, which is perfectly warm even in his blitzball clothing, shorts and t-shirt. Guess he's used to it. Braska had a fully dressed summoner gowned which looked pretty warm, but not as warm as the meanest guardian, walking in a slow pace at the back. His thick warm red coat is just too inviting, I only hope I could crawl in and wrap myself around it.
Staring at Auron made him stare back, which was an awkward moment. He had realized I've been dreaming about something of him, which made him made another comment…or rather another lecture…
"You should've wore more clothing, instead of being almost naked in such cold weather."
"I am NOT almost naked, and how would I know it's this cold! Back in Bikinel Dessert it was like 100 degrees!" I explained.
He reached out his hand holding some shiny material that I couldn't tell at the moment.
"Here's 200 gil, go buy yourself a coat when we reached the next Inn."
I accepted his offer and gave him a big hug, which I could feel he didn't appreciate much. But oh well! I was almost too happy to say anything else to him!
Auron's POV—
I wanted to reply to that sudden reaction she took upon me. But I could not…things will just get too out of control. Braska's pilgrimage is my main concern. And I've already hurt the High priest's daughter, I did not want to hurt another innocent girl.
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We've came across the same man who introduced us to the Butterfly Chase. I remembered how Kimarhri and I were so into the hunt! It was fun…however we did not meet the requirements of the game. But this time I will make sure I capture all seven blue butterflies and obtain the treasure chest.
I was caught a few times off guard, from catching the butterflies. But I really wanted to win this time.
"Hey you're enjoying your time with the butterflies." Jecht came over.
"Ya! You want to try? It's fun!" I suggested.
"Ya, I am up for it!"
As I turned around, I felt my body slightly touched a butterfly…except it was a red one…
"RIKKU! WATCH OUT!" It was Auron's voice…
But before I could try to defend myself, the toughest fiend came across, a Chimera. It gave me one big swing, flying me to the other side of the tree and my head hit against it, as I fell into unconsciousness.
It had seemed like forever before I've gotten back to the reality. My back was sore and my head really hurt. I was covered with a warm blanket…wait no this is aurons jacket. So warm….. but where was he? I looked around, I was lying inside a tent, and outside I could here the conversation between Jecht and Braska. I decided to slowly get up, but I couldn't bring myself to. I lay back down, for a few more seconds, before using my full strength to pull myself to my feet. Slowly, I got myself out of the tent and approached the two men.
"Hey kid, you alright there?!" Jecht asked with concern.
"Ya, I've been better, thanks!" I scanned the area to see if the Stoic guardian is anywhere to be seen.
"If you're looking for Auron, he's by the Macalania pond." Braska said, as if reading my mind.
I nodded with a sign of appreciation and headed off towards the woods…limping. As I approached the pond, I could see a dark figure seated nicely in the soft sand, viewing the beautiful scene of water. It was indeed beautiful. I slowly sat beside him, my back still hurts from the previous event, and laid down on the group, viewing the nature of stars. It was a moment of silence, as I stared into the countless stars, and he stared into the sparkling water. I didn't want to ruin this moment…so I kept silent. He had shifted his gaze from the water to the sky now. We were both under the bright shining sky, watching the same Big Dipper. It was nice…
"I…wanted to thank you for saving my life back there…" I whispered softly. So soft…that I didn't think he heard. But a few moments later… he gave me a reply.
"I…was scared" He…was scared? Because…of me…I was stunned by those words. He had expressed his feelings towards me. I didn't know what to say…
"I was scared…that you would leave us…" he finished.
I was touched by his words. But nothing came out of my mouth…I couldn't say how I felt deep inside. So I expressed my appreciation and feelings by planting a small kiss on his soft lips. He hadn't move…but he hadn't rejected me either. I slowly pulled away and lay in his arms. Quietness took over once again, however it was in a romantic way…as we both stared out into the sparkling pyreflies that reflected on to the calm water…
Okay...hope tat was a nice ending! hahaha..yay!! plz give me some more reviews..I would like to know some things you guys want to read, so i can add to my story! THanks!! ....soo tired -- gdnite!!!!
