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"…" character's speech
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The Beginning of a Relationship
Rikku checked her weapons carefully before fastening it upon her belt. She then gazed upon the other equipments spread across the table, which included daggers, grenades, and other dangerous items. Deciding to take some grenades, Rikku reached out for the items but was stopped by a gloved hand. Gazing up, her emerald eyes fell upon the young Al Bhed, who smirked right back at her.
"Hey Cid's girl." Gippal greeted cheerfully.
Rikku found herself grinning back. "My name is Rikku! How many times do I have to say that?"
Gippal only chuckled before he tightened his grip upon her hand and pulled her away with him. "Come with me Cid's girl."
"I'm busy." Rikku complained as she quickly tried to keep up with his pace before she fell. "And you should be too."
Everyday it was the same routine. The Al Bheds were determined to protect their Home from all the dangerous fiends in the desert. They had a mission, which was to defend and protect their people form Sin. Everyone contributed by working hard, coming up with plans, building machinas, and planning strategies to defend themselves and kill the fiends. The Al Bheds constructed their weapons, patrolled the desert, build stronger fortress, and stayed on their guard for any warnings. Everything to prevent a disaster from occurring.
"Gippal." Rikku called in protest. "We are all suppose to be working, ya know."
Gippal only shrugged as he continued walking, pulling her along with him, even though she tried to tug her hand free a couple of times. Seeing that Gippal would not let go of her, Rikku decided to follow along silently, cooperating with him just for once. She gazed around, hoping to find out where the Al Bhed boy was taking her, but all she saw was the endless desert. Rikku heaved a sigh, as her emerald eyes fell upon Gippal, who silently walked with his usual smirk on his face.
Involuntarily, her eyes gazed upon his own emerald eyes, and down toward his nose, his checks, his jaw, and his lips. He was handsome, and Rikku knew that.She then wondered how sweet his lips might taste.Blushing, Rikku quickly gazed away, as she silently cursed herself for being such a fool. It had been months now since Rikku discovered that she was starting to like Gippal more than just a simple friend. But having a boyfriend now was not the right time.
Sin was still attacking Spira. Fiends were multiplying and invading towns and villages. Everyone was preparing themselves to fight and defend their loved ones. There was no time for fun. In these days the only thought in mind was to defend and battle against the dangerous fiends and the powerful Sin.
"We are almost there Cid's girl." Announced Gippal, calling Rikku back from her thoughts as she saw where they were heading now.
"The oasis?" Rikku asked curiously. "What's so great in the oasis?"
Gippal chuckled and replied with a smile. "Everything."
Rikku watched as Gippal climbed up the large rock before he helped her up. Both of them then sat themselves on top of the rock, where they could see beneath them the clear blue water of the small lake and the large palm trees that surrounded the water, whichprovided shade against the bright sun. Rikku smiled to the peaceful scene. It was different from what she usually saw. Everyday she went to battle, fighting fiends, helping her people, and exploring the desert for machinas pieces. But here in the oasis, everything was peaceful and calm. No fiends, no Sin, no battle, no blood, and no deaths.
"You're right." Rikku found herself admitting. "The oasis is perfect."
Gippal smiled. "You know Cid's girl, all we worry now is about Sin, and what we should do to prevent it from attacking and killing our people."
Rikku sadly smiled to recall all the suffering Sin brought to Spira. "I know."
"Wish there was a solution to end everything." Gippal whispered as he raked back his blond hair from his sad eyes.
Rikku nodded her head in agreement, while she circled her legs with her arms, and brought her head to lean upon her risen knees. They sat there silently, both lost in their own thoughts, while they gazed upon the peaceful place, the only place in Bikanel Desert that was free from fiends and any other problems.
"When will it all end?" Rikku whispered in sadness to realize that these battles had been going on since the day she was born.
Gippal looked upon the Al Bhed girl. "Have you realized, Cid's girl, that all we do now is fight. There is hardly anytime to play, to live freely, to enjoy the pleasures of life."
Rikku agreed. "It has been ages since the last time I went to watch a bliztball tournament."
"Exactly." Spoke Gippal. "But you know what Cid's girl, we can't let Sin control our lives. We must make the best out of every moment!"
Rikku smiled, seeing the truth in his words. "Yeah! We should be spontaneous!"
"Right!" Gippal smirked. "We should live our age!"
Rikku nodded her head and added. "We should be able to go out without fear and have some fun!"
"And we should all be able to think about love." Gippal spoke softly.
Startled, she began to blush as Rikku watched Gippal stand up and pull her up with him. He then traced his finger slowly down her face, while his emerald eyes tenderly watched her. Rikku still blushing, couldn't help to smile widely at the tenderness he was showing toward her only. A genuine smile soon graced Gippal's face, surprising Rikku further more as she realized that he was actually in love with her.
Not able to believe in what she saw, Rikku suddenly found herself touching his lips, wondering if that genuine smile was real. Gippal, stepping closer, softly kissed her small fingers, making her gaze up toward him with a loving smile. It felt wonderful to discover that she wasn't the only one that felt so blissful and in love.
"Let us be spontaneous, let us live our age, let us go out and have fun, let us think about love." Gippal whispered softly into her ear. "We should not stop living because of Sin. We should not stop loving because we should battle. Just this once, Cid's girl, we should think of ourselves and not of others."
His words made all the sense in the world, and it suddenly gaveRikku the permission to go on and live for herself. All her life she battled to protect her family, she fought against fiends for Spira's sake, she battled in order to bring peace, and she lived in order to be able to fight. It was difficult. The constant war prevented everyone to live a normal life, but now, Gippal was somehow setting her free with his words.
"I want to be able to give you everything Cid's girl." Spoke Gippal as he circled his arms around her waist. "I want to bring colors into your life."
Rikku suddenly felt tears erupt from her eyes, realizing that no other person had ever wanted to give her so much as he did. "All I want is you." She whispered.
Gippal softly kissed her tears away. "I'm already yours."
She smiled before leaning in and catching his lips for a passionate kiss. Everything was perfect.
Pushing back for air, Rikku smiled widely before picking Gippal's hand within her small hand.
"Where are we going Cid's girl?" Gippal asked smiling, as he watched her smile back adoringly at him.
"To be free for once!"