Okay guys, I'm back with chapter 11, and it was funny when I was reading these reviews, some of you guys are too funny XP Anyway, sorry its been a while, and I know I left you all out on a cliff hanger (I hate it when authors do that to me too ) But really right now I want to say that I love the reviews you guys are putting up, I'm open to any suggestions, complaints, etc. I like that you just took the time to review my story, that says that my story has to be somewhat interesting. Now about this chapter, it has some mild gore in it... So I warned you. (I bet right now some of you are like: "What the hell happened that night!" haha you'll see you'll see! Okay, that's enough of me chatting away, here we go onto chapter 11 (Btw, I don't own Final Fantasy or any of it's characters. I also do not own the song title: "Eclipse of the heart" some lyrics I use in this chapter)


Tidus sipped his coffee in deep thought. Gippal didn't call or come back to the apartment, and neither Yuna or Rikku called either. Tidus wasn't usually the type to get worried, but he was nervous now. It was late in the afternoon, Yuna would have wanted to see him by now, wouldn't she? It could be that they had a good time without him... Or got too drunk and had to sleep off hangovers or something.

No, Yuna wouldn't do that.. She would at least have given me a call, or something

Tidus finished his cup, and laid the money on the table. His stomach turned, which made him cringe slightly.

Something's wrong... But, what?

He walked out of the coffee shop silently, with his fists clenched in his pockets. The huge crowd outside pushed at him, almost knocking him off his feet. Usually on the weekends there are crowds like this to celebrate something whether it be a crappy holiday, or just to celebrate the weekend. The street was packed with noisy tourists and locals.

A small laugh suddenly caught his attention through the noise. Now probably, he would have ignored it, it wasn't that loud, but something made the blond excited about it. Tidus' eyes darted back and forth through the crowd, trying to pinpoint someone...

The blond smiled, seeing a familiar brunette in the crowd. Her feathered hair was blown against the wind, which showed her face that portrayed a small smile and laugh.

Yuna...

Tidus' smile faded, when his eyes glanced at who she was walking with. He was a few inches taller than Tidus himself, with dark blond hair and piercing eyes. Without a second glance, Tidus knew who that was.

Shuyin that bastard

His eye's trailed down, heartbreaking as he went further. The two were holding hands tightly, both smiling at each other in admiration. If Tidus was to guess, he would have thought they were...

A couple... mixed with love and emotion... damn it...

Pain, anger, confusion, all rolled in one, swept through him. He stood there in shock, helplessly watching the two, being pushed by a Japanese tourist group pushed him away from the two. He wanted to reach his hand out to her, he was being pulled back helplessly, watching the one he loved hold hands with the one she despised.

This can't be happening... It's all a fucking lie, I know it!

He wanted to reassure himself... was that really her?

Yep..

Was that truly Shuyin she was with?

No mistake...

The blond tried to wake from this nightmare, but all he could do was walk away, fighting back tears. He didn't wake up, and never will. He didn't wake up when he slammed his apartment door and walked in angrily. He didn't wake up when Gippal was sitting on the couch, watching T.V.

"Yo," Gippal said scratching his head. As if things were normal, as if nothing happened...

Tidus ignored him, too furious to even try to talk to anyone. To sad to make out words that could even produce his anger. The blond shot to his room, and fell back onto the bed. He had to wake up... HAD to wake up...

Yuna... I love you, come back to me..

Before noticing, he drifted into sleep, with a tear stained pillow cradling his head.


Yuna stopped suddenly, zoned out. Something churned in her gut. She was forgetting something... something she had to do, but it wouldn't come to her.

"Something wrong My Lady?" Shuyin asked with his head turned and an eyebrow raised. The brunette gave him a reassuring smile.

"No, I'm fine, I just have a small headache," she pouted at him, while he chuckled then grabbed her hand. The dark blond pulled her towards him, bringing his face close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against the side of her head.

"Yuna... I love you," he whispered, "Stay with me forever, your mine, remember?" She did... he told her often. He rarely left her alone, always making sure he was by her side.

He took her head in his hands, then made eye contact, gazing into her own eyes. She looked into his as well, sadness spreading through her. His eyes had that effect on her, she couldn't help it. His eyes screamed out to her, they were pleading, depressed and sad all in one. But looking in them... she felt something more powerful that dwindled in her.

This was anger, rage that flowed through her. This emotion was so deep down inside of her, she didn't understand why. She loved him...

Shuyin pressed his lips against hers, parting them slightly. She didn't feel anything, no sparks, no fireworks. She was numb, unable to feel anything except for that anger that was in her veins. She wanted to scream at him, kick him, punch him... anything. But she just clutched her fists, and did nothing to push him away.

I love this man... right?

Wrong.


Tidus opened his eyes to meet darkness that dwelled through the room. His eyes darted across the room to find her, right there, standing in front of his bed. He shot out, and looked at her with a blank expression. Her clothes were ripped, bruises and cuts trailed on her body. Her eyes were dulled, one had black eye, and a cut on her chin. She was crying, tears of blood stained her cheeks.

What the... Yuna..?

The blond's eyes trailed down to her hand, she was holding a small handgun, blood dripping off the end of it, landing in a puddle without a sound.

Tidus was frozen in shock, not the tiniest sound could come out.

"Tidus..." she murmured, "Tidus... why did you do this to me? All I ever did was love you... wasn't that enough?"

"What..?" He choked out.

I didn't do it! I didn't do anything! I love you too, I would never do anything to harm you!

She slowly brought the gun to her head, not taking her eyes off of Tidus.

"What if I disappeared?" She asked, "And leave this god forsaken world forever.." She closed her eyes, prepared for the worst.

I love you Tidus... why?

Her finger tightened on the trigger, while the blond could only stand and watch with horror. He wanted to scream, to run to her, but he stood there, not a sound came from his lips.

Dammit... NO!

The shot silenced through the silence, screams followed it. Whether it was his or hers, he couldn't tell, they just filled his head, bringing him to his knees. The brunette fell to the ground, landing in a puddle of blood.

Tidus.. You know what you have to do

What?

Bang.

The blond bolted up from his bead, panting heavily. Beads of sweat mixed in with tears fell from his chin. He scrambled out of bed and into his bathroom, splashing water against his face, trying to wash away the nightmare. He looked into the mirror and stared at his red eyes.

Bang...

The word kept repeating in his head.

Like some dumb-ass cowboy show or something

He finished washing his face and quickly put on some clothes, he had only one thing in mind.

I've got to find Yuna at school...

The blond ran out of his room hurriedly, grabbing his car keys as he went. Gippal was out on the couch again, watching T.V., sipping beer as usual.

"Dude, where are you going?" He asked glancing at Tidus.

"School dumbass," the blond replied and walked out the door.

"But it's only six in the morning!" He could hear Gippal yell. Tidus didn't care, he'd wait for her to come. Even if he had to wait forever, Tidus would do it. A thought raced through his head.

Bang.


Once upon a time I was falling in love

But now I'm only falling apart...

Yuna opened here eyes wearily, light from the bedroom window bathed her face. Her head began to pound, pain seared through her. She climbed out of bed, holding her head.

Ugh... I feel like crap...

"Oh! Shuyin!" She yelled suddenly and rushed into the living room. There he was, balled up on the couch sleeping. Yuna went to Shuyin's apartment last night, he insisted on her staying with him. The brunette was too tired to argue, so she agreed. He was sweet enough to let her have his bed. She glanced at the clock to see it was 6:15, the library should be open by now.

Well, I'll start heading for school, Shuyin can catch up

She got dressed quickly and called her driver to pick her up. She watched the blond while waiting , listening to his breathing. He looked so innocent, his hair covered his cheek. She had the urge to kiss him, that's what a good girlfriend would do... but she couldn't make herself do it.

Nothing I can do, a total eclipse of the heart...

She heard her driver honk outside, so she ran out of the apartment with a last glance at the dark blond. Anger swept through her again, shocking herself. She loved this man, he wouldn't do anything to hurt me...

Would he?

The driver honked once more, and Yuna slipped out of the apartment.

Once upon a time I was falling in love,

But now I'm only falling apart

Nothing I can say,

A total eclipse of the heart

Once upon a time there was light in my life,

But now there's only love in the dark

Nothing I can do...

A total eclipse of the heart.


Tidus sat down in front of the gym, leaning his head against the brick and closed his eyes shut. The Yuna from his nightmare kept coming back into his mind, which easily brought heat to his eyes. It wouldn't stop... this day just couldn't get any worse.

"Tidus?" A small voice said above him. Tidus opened his eyes, seeing a long haired brunette in her cheerleading uniform in front of him, staring back.

God.. Just kill me now...

"Hi Lenne," he said as she laughed. "Who are you laughing at?" Lenne grabbed a lock of Tidus' hair.

"You just look so sexy with messy hair," she flashed him a smile.

"What are you doing here this early?" He asked.

"Can't you tell? I thought I had cheerleading practice this morning, but it was canceled, I was the only one that didn't get the memo." Then she added, "It's just you and me now."

"Lenne I'm not feeling too well..." Tidus commented. She frowned, a small tear ran down her cheek. It was no surprise that she probably knew about Yuna and him... it was pretty obvious. She fell onto him in a deep embrace, sobs from her lips brushed against his neck. It made Tidus' heart sink. He sighed and wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed the side of her head gently.

I gave her so much pain... I owe her, but this is all I can do... I love..

The blond's eyes shot up to see the one he loved standing there, a few feet away, with eyes of shock on her face.

"Yuna..." Tidus mumbled helplessly. Yuna shook her head quickly, a confused face replaced her pained one.

"Sorry..." she mumbled then walked away towards the library quickly. He wanted to go after her...

"Tidus.. Leave her," Lenne whispered in his ear. "You have me... I'm all you need." Her innocence that she had before was lost behind a devil smile. He didn't want Yuna to walk off like this, leaving him behind.

He was helpless, with temptation laying in his lap.


Yuna felt so embarrassed, her face was red when she entered the library, her cheeks were flushed, jaw clenched in anger.

Pain was growing inside her, it began to consume, she didn't understand why. She wanted to strangle the damn cheerleader and that bastard of a blond too.

The brunette gave the librarian a fake smile, then sighed to herself. She was confused at her feelings, all of them weren't necessary. She didn't understand why she was so angry.

I swear, I didn't even know that guy


And that's where we leave off guys, chapter 12 is in progress. Now, the whole "Bang" thing, that was an idea from Cowboy Bebop (A good anime show) I thought it fit well Anyway, make sure you post a review, I love hearing what you guys think. And the more reviews I get, the harder I try to update quickly Thanks again,

...Tsukaru...