Notes: I don't own FFX or X-2 or any of that! Though I do own my OC's! Bleh! This fic ties X and X-2 together sense it begins at the end of X and ends at the beginning of X-2. It explains how Baralai comes to power in Bevelle, Rikku and Gippal's mysterious relationship, and why the hell Rin has Gippal's Sphere. (Pairings: YunaxIsaaru, YunaxTidus, RikkuxGippal, BaralaixShelinda)

Chapter 2: The Love of a Summoner

It had been weeks sense her speech and her return to Besaid with Isaaru. The wounds from losing Tidus were still fresh and she commonly took time out to cry for her lost one. Isaaru, on the other hand, felt no pain from Tidus dying. He was Yuna's loud mouth guardian to him, nothing more. He was more concerned about Yuna's mental state from all the grieving. Isaaru had always been in love with Yuna but he never let it get in the way of his pilgrimage, and when Yuna defeated him in the Via Purifico and his quest had ended she was a traitor to Yevon and thus he hid his feelings from every one. Maroda, of course, had known all along. He had a sixth sense for those sorts of things. "Isaaru…are you lonely too?" Yuna said as she entered his tent one hot night. He weakly smiled and her and nodded. "Mind if I join you then?" he shook his head and patted a hand on the bed.

"Lady Yuna, do you…think you'll ever get over the loss of Sir Tidus?"

"…Maybe in time. If I find a new love…" she then lifted her head eyeing Isaaru, who was only wearing pants and underwear at the time. He was quite handsome with out all those robes making him look all puffy. "Lord Isaaru…will you love me…mentally and physically…?" She stared him intensely. He was struck with out words.

"L-lady Yuna, are you sure?" She nodded at him and threw the bathrobe she was wearing to the ground reveling her underwear. Her eyes beckoned him and conceded. "Oh…milady…" he groaned before taking the beautiful high summoner into his arms.

"Rikku…so payidevim dnaycina...syo oui hajan aclyba so ynsc ykyeh..." Gippal purred, lying in bed at a travel agency stroking his lover's head. After confronting his mother, the ever-serious Suzu, Gippal longed for his fiancé and looked all over Spira until he found her resting at travel agency in the thunder plains. He was totally aware of her fear of lightening and used it to his advantage, getting her to cling to him so tightly. They never actually made love really. They often came quite close but nothing that fits the definition of intercourse. Gippal knew though, that these short blissful moments with her weren't going to last…

Baralai hid in his small room in Shelinda's home, plotting against the chairman and praetor of New Yevon. He was hoping to use this party thing to ruin their reputation and steal their place. He never told any one of his plans. The only person he'd even allow into his room was Shelinda to bring him his food. "You look so tired, Baralai. Why not get some rest?" Her words of concern touched Baralai some how. Her sweet, gentle nature was something he treasured. He didn't love her though; she was a chubby acolyte girl. He found that a bit below him but he was sure that he was going to keep her close.

END of Chapter 2

(Short I know but well written. This chappie adds to the M rating. More to come! Oh and as far as reviews go, NO FLAMERS! Can't take insults!)