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Chapter 14

Lights in the Dark

Rikku stood up gently shaking her sand filled hair, she let out a yawn and followed the rest of the group down the beach.

"Hey wait up!" Rikku called jogging to meet up with the rest of the group. She slid past Wakka and linked arms with Yuna gently resting her head on her shoulder. Yuna made a little sound before putting her arm around Rikku and giving her a smile. Yuna yawned and looked up at the pitch-black sky, there were no stars but the moon glimmered along the sea and left a shining path.

"I'm tired Yunie!" Rikku whined looking up at the still smiling teen. Tidus jogged up behind them and went on the other side of Rikku.

"Don't worry Rikku we will get to a new camp soon and then we can all get some sleep." Tidus said letting out a yawn. He slid his arm around Rikku and looked ahead at Talon and Rachel. Rikku looked up at Tidus then back at Yuna. 'They really do care' Rikku thought letting out a sigh. She nestled back onto Yuna and continued walking.

"Come on guys Lulus up ahead!" Talon called grabbing Rachel and running ahead. Rachel let out a scream as Talon swung her over his shoulders and ran down the beach.

"Taaaaloooon leeet mee goooo!" Rachel screamed, Tidus chuckled and took the chance and lifted Rikku up over his shoulder. He took three jumps forward before sprinting to catch up to Talon.

"Oh come on now," Yuna called grinning and jogging up to the boys. She watched as Talon and Tidus suddenly stopped running.

"Woah check this out!" Tidus exclaimed gently putting Rikku down. Rikku felt a breeze pass as she looked at the large hut that was before her. Her eyes widened as the hut's detail came into full view.

"Hey!" Rikku shouted running inside, she stopped at the entrance and looked at the perfectly cut stone walls.

"Woah spooky, it's made from stone," Talon said walking in still holding Rachel. He put her down and flopped onto one of the five beds. Talon closed his eyes and let out a sigh.

"Hrmm this is acceptable, for now at least." Lulu said sitting on one of the three chairs. Tidus walked in hand in hand with Yuna.

"Yeah! This is the life!" Tidus said sitting on one of the beds. Yuna lied onto the bed and pulled Tidus down next to her. "Feeling frisky are we?" Tidus whispered into Yuna's ear, his hot breath steamed down her neck sending shivers up her spine. Yuna giggled and stuck her tongue out.

"I SWEAR YOU TWO ARE SOOO GROSS!" Rikku screamed marching out of the hut. Yuna sighed and closed her eyes, Lulu taking the hint followed Rikku outside. Lulu frowned as she watched Rikku walk towards the water and sit on the sand.

"Rikku…" Lulu whispered sitting next to the silent blonde. Rikku looked out at the silent waves rolling up and down the sand gently touching her feet.

"Don't" Rikku spat grasping the sand with her fingers and flinging it out to sea.

"Rikku, they love each other. Its not there fault they are acting like this, please, try to understand." Lulu said before standing and walking back inside. Rikku watched as the flash of black moved from the corner of her eye.

'CRASH' Rikku looked up as a massive sound emitted from down the beach. She got up and started running towards the now smoking pile.

"You stupid idiot what have you done!" A voice called, Rikku heard the voice and ran faster.

"HEY!" Rikku screamed looking at the two figures in the smoke. The smoke cleared and a man and a woman appeared in front of what used to be plane.

"Hello there, My name is Baralai and this is Paine" He said pointing at the scowling woman next to him.

"Hello" she muttered, her hair was short, silver and she was wearing black, black and more black. Rikku gaped as she realized that the woman had fiery red eyes.

"Hi my name is Rikku, pleased to meet you Baralai." Rikku chirped giving him a big hug, she then turned to Paine but felt cold steel against her neck.

"I don't hug" Paine muttered lowering her sword at a speed even Rikku almost didn't see.

"Hehehe she's a real nice girl once you get to know her." Baralai said trying to hide his embarrassment.

"Hey!" Tidus called, Rikku turned around to see the group all running towards them.

The group then all introduced each other and headed back to the hut, where with the help of Lulu's magic and Paine's sword skills they managed to catch and cook fish. The rest of the night went with talk and gossip of the world. Paine and Baralai had been sent to find them but somehow had a machina power failure and went down into the sea.

"So who else has been sent to find us?" Talon asked wrapping his arms around a sleeping Rachel.

"Well actually most people have given up except one ship." Baralai said, stretching his arms.

"Who?" Talon muttered brushing some hair from Rachel's face.

"Some guys named 'Gippal' and Brother'" Paine said with her usual blank face. Rikku jumped up, her body went still yet her bottom lip started to quiver slightly.

"Gi-Gippal went looking for me.." Rikku muttered now starting to twitch. Paine just nodded and kept up her emotional wall.

"Woah Rikku you alright there?" Baralai asked raising an eyebrow and the now wailing blonde.

"GIPPAL IS LOOKING FOR ME!" Rikku screamed jumping up and down with tears of complete joy. Paine looked at Baralai and then back at Rikku, she raised an eyebrow and her mouth twitched. It was a small twitch but Baralai saw it, it filled his heart with long awaited joy. Baralai grew up with the silent girl, they trained together everyday but never came closer to a relationship than accidental touches.

"Come on guys everyone lets all catch up on some sleep!" Talon announced closing his eyes and pulling the strange woolen blanket over himself.

"Baralai, outside, now" Paine muttered standing up and walking outside. Baralai raised his brow again and followed her out. His jaw fell down as he saw the moonlight bounce off her perfect skin highlighting her raven hair.

"Yes?" Baralai asked looking into her blood red orbs.

"Why are you acting different, why are you looking at me like that?" Paine snapped, she looked at his somewhat hurt face. Her eyes scanned his face, his every detail filed into her brain. She would never tell him, but he was an attractive man.

"I'm sorry, I have been feeling odd these past days." He muttered trying not to look at her face. Paine nodded and looked back out at the sea.

"Me too," She whispered, obviously not quiet enough as Baralai lifted his head up and caught her gaze. He gently took her hand and gave it a squeeze, caressing her perfect smooth skin. Baralai closed his eyes and waited to feel steel slice through his vocal chords. But instead he felt warm lips against his cheek, his eyes shot open and saw two orbs glimmer in the moonlight and a small smile creep onto thin lips.

"Thank you." Paine whispered before letting go off his hand and walking inside. Yuna rolled onto her side and felt strong arms wrap around her waist.

"Do you think everyone's asleep?" Tidus whispered closing his eyes and breathing down her neck. Yuna made a grumbling sound and turned to face Tidus, she poked her tongue out and closed her eyes again. Tidus leaned in and planted a soft kiss on her forehead and wrapped his arms tighter.

"I love you too," Yuna whispered cracking her eye open and watching him smile.

"Love you too babe," Tidus replied kissing her softly on the lips and closing his eyes. Baralai walked inside smiling at the lovers, he turned his head and saw Paine sitting on her bed. He walked over and sat on the other side, he took his shoes off and removed his shirt. Paine took off her boots and her leather jacket before lying down, she looked up at the stone ceiling and sighed. Baralai lied down and looked at her emotionless face, he bit his lip and put his arm across her stomach. Paine flinched slightly, she turned her head to face him.

"I could slit your neck in two seconds, just remember that." She whispered, Baralai's eyes grew, Paine moved closer and rested her head on his chest. Baralai smiled and wrapped his arms around her holding her close enough that he could feel her heart beat in synchronization with his.

IN THE MORNING XD

Rikku had been lying there for what seemed like hours, the sun crept over to the window and shone in like a torch into the hut.

"Morning…" Rikku whispered, she swung her legs over the bed and rubbed her eyes. Talon rolled onto his back and let out a yawn, he looked over at Rikku and smiled.

"Up already?" He asked with a devilish grin, Rikku nodded and let out a yawn.

"Heh yawning really is contagious." Rikku muttered standing up and stretching her arms. Talon just nodded and stood up as well. Baralai opened his eyes and watched the two start talking about their dreams, he looked over at Paine. Their legs were entwined and she had a small smile, her head was on his chest and one of her arms.

"Hey wake up sleepy," Baralai whispered, Paine didn't move, her face kept its little smile but he swore it just grew bigger. With a flash Paine was kneeling on her bed with her sword just touching his skin.

"Two seconds remember," Paine whispered with a Cheshire cat grin plastered onto her face. Talon and Rikku froze, then suddenly burst out in laughter. Paine lowered her sword and Baralai stood up, he walked over to her and stopped just so he was right next to her face.

"Your sexy when you're mad you know." He whispered, Paine kept her emotionless face up but was smiling ear to ear inside. 'So are you,' Paine thought to herself shaking her head at the idea.

"Hey could you guys be any louder!" Tidus called letting out a yawn and giving Yuna a wakeup kiss on the lips. Yuna's eyes shot open and smiled.

"Pay back eh," Yuna whispered, Tidus nodded and they both got up. Talon and Rikku were already outside playing splash wars in the water. Paine stood outside with her sword on her side watching the scene, Baralai stood next to her.

"Aren't they a cute couple!" Yuna said giggling at the two that were stealing quick glances at each other.

"Yeah that Paine chick is pretty mysterious," Tidus said examining the size of the sword she was wielding.

"And pretty dangerous, she must train hard." Yuna added feeling Tidus wrap his arm around her waist.

"Ohh yeah well ill show you, ill show you what I can do!" Tidus said, he walked back over to his bed and put on his boots and shirt, he picked up his sword and walked outside. Yuna's jaw dropped and quickly ran outside.

"Tidus, don't be stupid please don't do it!" Yuna pleaded, Tidus just chuckled, and gave her a thumbs up.

"Paine, I challenge you to a duel." Tidus announced, Paine looked at him and walked over.

"I accept, but I assure you, you won't win." Paine replied, she tightened the grip on her sword and stared into his cerulean eyes.

"3, 2, 1 FIGHT!" Baralai yelled, Paine jumped into the air and landed behind Tidus. He quickly turned around and felt cold steel against his neck.

"One point to Paine!" Rikku yelled jumping with excitement, Talon stood next to her cheering Tidus on. Paine walked back to her spot and made hand movements for Tidus to come get some. He started to sprint and brought his sword down but Paine was too quick and countered, Tidus' sword hit Paine's and didn't budge. Sweat poured down his face as he tried to land a hit on her but every slice was blocked until she let out a howl and did lightning fast slashes completely shredding his shirt with a big "P" scratched into it. Rikku, Talon, Yuna and Baralai burst out in laughter as Tidus started to fume.

"Good game, your better than I thought," Paine muttered she gave him a bow and walked back over towards Baralai. Tidus stood there, he gave a sheepish grin and walked back over to Yuna.

"Next time then?" Yuna asked giving him a smile, Tidus nodded and closed the distance between their lips…..

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OMG I cant believe I did that! It's been soooooooo long I wonder if people will still read it?

Sorry if the Grammar is bad, I didn't have a beta reader because I think he is ignoring me ''. Oh well I tried my best, and I do actually have work to do.. HEHEHHEHHE

I hope you are still reading this Talon, heh sorry I havent updated in a while XD