It should start getting interesting. I'm sorry if the first chapter was boring! And so you know I used an al bhed translator...yes they actually exist.

Tabi-chan

ALL TRANSLATIONS WILL BE AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER!


Free Me
By: Tabi-chan

During first block, I got to know Baralai a little better. He was a really cool person. First block I had Al Bhed 1. My teacher's name was Fecatus-sensai. He stressed the meaning of it too. (A/n: "Fecatus" is al bhed for "wisdom")

Lulu, who sat two seats back, called out, "Yeah, yeah. Let's get started already!" she sighed, "Man, no need to stop the world for a new kid." The girl beside her laughed. She had real short light brown hair and red eyes. She wore a tight blue and teal shirt striped shirt and short black skirt and white over jacket.

Running her fingers through her hair, she and sighed and turned back to the teacher, who was know in a search of words. With nothing coming to mind he turned back to the board and continued scribbling in al bhed on the board.

I groaned and tried to pay no attention to either girls. I looked over at Gippal, who was sitting infront of Baralai. I whispered his name. He didn't hear me so Baralai tapped his shoulder. Gippal turned, "What?"

"Um, is she always this bitchy?" I asked.

With a smile, he nodded, "'fraid so. You seem to be her new play toy."

I groaned and sat back in my seat, not really paying attention the rest of the class period. By the end of first block I learned that the girl who was laughing at Lulu's comment was named Paine. She seemed to be a lot like Lulu, so I already knew I wouldn't like her. When the bell rang I hurried out of the classroom. I pulled out my schedule and looked at my next class: Chemistry.

So, I went to my locker and put my al bhed book away. "So, how's the first day going so far?" I heard Rikku asked from behind me as I shut my locker. I turned and shook my head, "So-so." I replied, walking down the hall. She giggled, "So, have you found anyone you like?" I glanced over at her and grinned, "So, that's what this is about." "What?" she winked, "I was just curious is all. So have you?" I turned away, "I'm not telling you."

She gasped, "Why not?"

"Uh," I looked around me as I approached my classroom, "I gotta go to class!" I said as I rushed into the room.

The bell rang and the teacher enter the room. Her name was Dona. She approached me, "I don't believe I know you." I handed her my schedule. She shook her head, "Oh, ok. Um, I am Dona," we shook hands. "You can join our blitz table in the back." she said with a smile.

She pointed to the table in the back. My heart skipped a beat when my eyes met the sight of the blonde boy. The one from this morning. I bit my lip as I travel through the rolls of tables. My eyes were locked on him. Sitting across from him was a red headed male. He had on the same jacket as the blonde, it must have been the team color or something.

"What's this, ya?" the red head protested.

"Dona-sensai, told me to sit with you," I said.

The blonde looked at me and smiled, "Ah, the new kid. Wakka be nice." I licked my lips. His voice was breath taking. I pulled a stool up and sat down beside the red head, so I could get a good look at the blonde anytime I wanted.

"So, where you from, ya?" Wakka asked.

I recognized his accent. He must have been from Besaid. Because most people from Besaid have that accent. I always hated the way they spoke in Besaid. I'm grateful that I never adopted it. He must be from the other side of the island, because I don't think I have ever met him.

"Um, Besaid Isle."

"No foolin', ya?" he exclaimed, "I am too, ya. I lived there until I was five, then moved to Zanderkand."

"Oh, I used to live near the temple with my mother." I said.

"Well, I'm Wakka. And this is the star player of the Zanderkand Abes, Tidus."

Tidus shook his head, "Geez Wakka, you acted like I'm a freaking celebrity or something." Wakka said nothing.

"Um, anyway, I'm Yuna." I said.

"Yuna..." Tidus said, drifting off. I cocked my head. He looked back at me, "I think Lulu was saying about you. It was before I came in here." I scoffed, "I have her in my first block."

"Oh really? You take al bhed?" Tidus questioned.

"Yeah, she sits behind me. Her and a girl named Paine." Tidus smiled. Wakka hit the table, "Damn those al bhed." I jumped and looked at Tidus. Before he could say anything, Wakka said, "They're the reason I left Besaid." When he said that I knew I shouldn't say anything about my mother or Rikku.

After talking to Tidus for a while, time seem to fly. The bell rang and I went to lunch. I sat with Rikku, Gippal, and Baralai. From my seat I could see Tidus sitting with Wakka, Lulu, and Paine. I watched Tidus until lunch was over. I didn't eat, or listen to anything Rikku was saying.

By the time third and fourth block came and went, I completely lost my concentration. All I could think about was the guy I had just met. The final bell rang and the school cleared. Rikku met up with me at my locker. I threw my books in there and shut it. Gippal and Baralai had met up with Rikku and I and escorted us on the walk home.

On the way Rikku and Gippal pointed out many things: restaurants, hang outs, and such. From the corner of my eye I saw an old temple. There was a distorted glyph craved into the wall of it. It was a little similar to the one in Besaid. It was kinda hard to see. Trees, a few pyrflies, and vines covers the area.

"Uh, Rikku?" I stopped, she looked a me, "What's that?" I asked, pointing to the ruins.

"Oh, that's the old temple. No one ever goes there because--" she was interrupted by Gippal.

"Because it's haunted!" he snickered, after making a ghost noise.

Rikku hit him in the shoulder playfully, "Don't listen to him, Yunie. It's not haunted." I smiled, "How do you know it's not haunted?"

"Yeah!" Gippal replied sarcastically.

"The fayth that was once there vanished. I don't think anyone goes in there anymore, accept for maybe teens who try to prove that they're brave," Baralai spoke in a low tone, "It's a possibility that it could be haunted, ya know? Fiend, or maybe a long time ago some warriors, or monks could have died there. That temple has been there for over seven hundred years."

"Damn, how do you know so much?" asked Gippal.

"Because I pay attention in history," he replied.

It looked like a really cool place. I wanted to see the inside, just to see if it looked like the temple in Besaid. My eyes gazed hard at it, "Yunie come on!" I heard Rikku hollering from a slight distance. My attention went back to the group and I followed them.

When I got back to the apartment I was greeted by Brother and Cid. Buddy sat on the couch he looked at me and smiled. "Hey Yuna. It's been a while, huh?" I nodded, "Yeah, how are things?" He replied with a shrug. "I'm sorry about your mother. I know it must be hard for you," he said.

"Thanks, Buddy."

Brother looked at Buddy and then me, "Uh, so Yuna, how was your school day?" he asked.

"Well, it was ok. I could have found ways for it to be better though."

Rikku shook her head and told Brother to go away. Cid told her to be nice to him and then took a swig of his beer. Rikku and I went to my room. As soon as she shut the door, her sweet, innocent look was wiped away by an evil smile. "So spill it. Who is it that you like?"

"Uh," I began, "I, uh, wait, why do you wanna know?"

"Because, I think it's cool you found someone on your first day!" she squealed, "Now, spill it!"

I laughed and told her I should make it her mission in life to find out. She frowned and started guessing name. "Hmm, Gippal?" I shook my back, "Ok, um, Baralai?" I grinned and sat back on the bed, "Nope."

"Issaru?"

"Who?" I asked.

"Ok, never mind. Wakka?"

I giggled, "That weirdo with the accent? Hell no."

"Man, this is hard," Rikku said, sitting at the end of the bed, "Tidus?" she laughed at her question, "Nah, he's to big of a jerk. Nevermind." She looked at me. My mouth was kinda hanging open, "What?" asked Rikku.

"Oh, um, nothing!" I said.

"Wait, is it Tidus?"

I said nothing. Her mouth dropped. She began to shake her head. "You like Tidus? Oh, my gods!" she burst into little giggles. "That's so weird. I would have never thought of you liking him." "Hey! I never said I liked him!" She stuck out her tongue, "I don't hear you denying it."

The words that came from my mouth were broken and pushed together, "Bu-, I NEVER, err, don't say anything!" I finally got out. Rikku stroked her chin and nodded, "Fine, I won't. But why Tidus?" Her question was a hard one. Why do I like him? I wasn't sure why. He was nice to me, and he was gorgeous. He had the most beautiful emerald eyes that seem full of innocence. His skin so soft and dark. With one touch you could melt like an ice cube.

"You do know he is going out with Lulu, right?"

"What?"

"Yeah, he and Lulu are dating. Plus, he is the star blitzball player. He used to be a nice guy until he won the championship at Luca stadium last year. After that he got all cocky and started hanging around people like Lulu and Paine. In fact he was friends with Brother and Gippal at one time."

"Like, good friends?"

"Yeah, but after the championship that guy Wakka got him to stop hanging around him." she said.

"Oh, yeah. He seems real racist. He was commenting about the al bhed today."

Rikku shook her head. "Well, Yunie all I can do is wish you luck. Don't get hurt by him. Because whatever he does to you mentally, I'll have to do to him physically." Rikku got up and walked out of the room, shutting the door behind her.


So, was this a little better? Please review. The next chapter is coming. More angst and maybe a little boom boom boom.

Tabi-chan