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"…" character's speech
'…' character's thoughts
(…) my rambling
Notes: Hello everyone! How are you guys doing today? I just recently started to watch a bunch of anime, I know this is a game fic, but just wanted to tell you that if you have a chance, please watch Full Metal Alchemist! It's a wonderful anime with humor, adventure, tragedy, and much more! It's really a great anime! It's very touching and you may feel like crying in some of the episodes :)
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Hope you enjoy the third chapter :)
The Beginning of an Adventure
Rikku was busy working on a machina when suddenly Likka, one of her best friends, walked in breathless from a long run. She leaned against the table on the corner of the tent, while Rikku curiously got up from her position to assist her friend. Able to speak, Likka faced her friend with a sad expression upon her face.
"They are leaving now." Likka stated.
Rikku staggered back, as she found herself clutching her heart which suddenly began to pain. Even though she already knew that this day would arrive, Rikku had hoped that he would change his mind and remain here in Bikanel Desert. This was the last time they would ever speak to each other. No more laughs, no more arguments, no more jokes. Gippal was leaving Home to join Crimson Squad, like many other Al Bheds interested in the task.
"Are you coming?" Likka asked, as she headed toward the exit. "Are you going to say goodbye?"
Rikku shook her head before closing her eyes, preventing her tears from escaping her emerald eyes. She heard the flap of the tent open and Likka's fading steps as she left the place, leaving Rikku once again alone with the machina. Goodbye, was a very sad word, it only brought Rikku sad memories in which she hid inside her mind.
Rikku knew she would miss him terribly, even though they weren't together, Gippal had made a great impact in her life. He was always a caring guy that helped her whenever she needed him. There were always the constant jokes that irritated her, but that was a minor thing compared to his big heart. Rikku had lost track of the numerous times they had broken up, but to later on get back together once again. It was if they had a bond that attached them together, making their relationship and friendship so special.
Breathing in, Rikku turned back to work on the machina, hoping to distract herself from those thoughts. It would be better if she stayed here instead of watching him leave. It was already painful to know that he was joining Crimson Squad, but to actually watch Gippal go, would be much harder and much more painful for her. But yet, this was wrong. This was the last time she would be seeing him, the last time she would be able to depart from him.
In fact, this was the time in which he needed her the most!
...o...
Under the hot sun in Bikanel Desert, the Al Bheds said their goodbyes to their friends or family members before they headed into the airship, which would be taking them to their destination. Gippal stood among the crowd, as his emerald eyes scanned around the area in search for that familiar face, which he desperately wanted to see for the last time before he left. It was almost time to depart, but yet there was no sign of her.
Giving up, Gippal sighed in disappointment and decided to head into the airship. Soon enough a voice called his attention as he quickly gazed back upon the crowd of people. There she was running toward him, while waving her hands back at him. Smiling, Gippal quickly made his way through the crowd to reach her, as Rikku came to face him.
"What took you so long Cid's girl?" Gippal asked with a smirk, glad that she actually came.
Rikku smiled, even though she felt sad, she tried to make this moment a happy one. "Sorry, but I had to pick up something in my way. Here this if for you."
Gippal surprised looked down at a small gift she handed to him. "You didn't have to Cid's girl." He replied back.
"But I wanted to." Rikku insisted. "It'll bring you luck."
Gippal slowly took out a necklace made out of wooden beads from inside the bag. It was a hand made necklace, which Rikku had been working on. He smiled, grateful for the gift. "Thanks Cid's girl. I'll wear it always."
Smiling back to hear his words, Rikku suddenly found her vision starting to blur. Gippal startled, quickly wiped away the pearl tears that had formed upon Rikku's face. He looked down worriedly at her, but she still smiled back at him.
"Don't cry Cid's girl. I'll be back soon." Gippal assured her, while he gently wiped another tear that formed.
Rikku nodded her head back as she settled one of her hands upon Gippal's hand, which was wiping her check. "Do you really have to go?" She asked, hating that her voice quivered.
He nodded his head in response, feeling guilty for making the Al Bhed girl cry, when in fact he wanted to make things right in joining the squad. "I'll end this war against Sin. I need to bring those colors back to you, Cid's girl, so that you can always smile."
He hadn't given up on his promise. "You will come back, right Gippal? You will reutrn to me, right?" She found herself urgently asking.
Gippal gave her a genuine smile, which he only showed it to her. "What kind of question is that, Cid's girl? Of course I will be back."
Rikku then wiped the rest of her tears away and widely smiled. "Great." She replied back sounding more cheerful. "Good luck then Gippal, and don't forget to eat all the veggies they give you!"
He chuckled before suddenly embracing her into a tight warm hug. "Don't forget me Cid's girl, cause you are always in my heart." Gippal whispered before pushing away and ruffling her hair.
Rikku gazed up at him, surprised to hear those words. She softly smiled back and Gippal leaned forward to give her a brief peck upon her lips. With his eyes closed, Gippal leaned his forehead against her forehead, as both savored their last moment together.
"This isn't a goodbye Cid's girl, it's a 'see you soon.' " He softly whispered before opening his emerald eyes.
With a wink, a smile, and a last wave, Gippal turned around and left toward the airship.
"See you soon then, Gippal." Rikku whispered as she once again found her vision blurry.
...Rikku found herself with her Brother in a mission, where they promised to hide all the summoners from their pilgrimage in order to prevent them from sacrificing their lives to save Spira. From then on, Rikku meet Tidus, her dear cousin Yuna, and a group of friends that turned out to be a great part of her life.
Gippal and Rikku, both on their own adventure.