Chaotic pink chocobo: Thanks so much.

Riny Beoulve: Just have to wait and see..

Neko-yuff16: No you were not overanalyzing (sp?) That was the idea, but don't worry it won't last long.

Blackstarroscor: You read the reviews first, didn't you? Cause you answered Thunder Demon for me.

Thunder Demon: It depends on what you tell Gatta during the operation. I liked Luzzu better, so I always killed Gatta.

Mysterious digidreamer: Well at least someone did, because I sure didn't.

Chibi-Sorrow: I hoped you would like that. I wouldn't really do that though. And don't worry about Luzzu. As I told Neko-Yuff16 it won't last long. Just give me a few chaps. You'll see why I did it. But I didn't like the idea of just Rikku and Auron going to see the Al Bhed, someone Had to tag along.

A/n: I found the greatest thing for this story. An Al Bhed translator! Since they are at Home, they wouldn't be speaking in Spiran, right? But don't worry; the translations are in this ( ). I wasn't going to do that, but I decided to be a nice person. Don't get used to it.

The trip from Luca to Bikanel had been long, but enjoyable. Many of the people on board were Al Bhed eager to be going home. Most of then recognized Rikku as daughter of the leader Cid. She took it all in stride. After all, it was not in her nature to become upset with her people.

The boat landed on the beach of Bikanel, letting those on board off, and more on. The trio rented a hovercraft to cross the sands of the island. It was faster then walking, and they were able to place their bags behind them. Rikku took the wheel seeing as she was the only one who was familiar with the machina. Two hours later and they found themselves standing at the doors of the newly built Home.

"About time." Rikku said as they entered the structure. "I thought we would never get here."

"Rikku, as long as we moved, we would have eventually arrived." Auron said from beside her.

"I know, I know. It just seemed long." She tried to stress.

"Not that I really want to interrupt this bonding moment, but it is quite hot out here. Could we possibly go in now?" Someone asked from behind.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Luzzu. I forgot. You're not used to this weather." She opened the door and led them in. "Why don't I get you guys some apartments and then I'm going to find Vydran. He should be around. That is unless he's out digging in the sand again."

They followed her as she showed them where they could stay. As Luzzu was setting stuff up in his room, Rikku and Auron waited and talked quietly amongst themselves.

"I was going to let you stay with me, but I don't know how Vydran would take it. He tends to jump to conclusions quickly." She explained.

"Do not worry about it. My apartment is fine." He tried to reassure her.

"But you know, that doesn't mean you can't come and visit me for a night." She hinted as she ran a finger down his chest.

He closed his eyes to the feeling that was starting to build up. She then ran her finger along his jaw before he could take no more. He reached up and grabbed her wrist, lowering her hand back to her side.

"Now is not the time." He told her rougher then he had planned. He knew he had said it wrong when she pouted and turned away from him. "Rikku, I... I did not mean it like that." He placed a hand on her shoulder to turn her back to him.

When she faced him again, he could see a smile on her face. "I know you didn't. I was just teasing you." She laughed lightly trying to get him to do the same. When she realized it wouldn't work, she stopped. "Cbuemcbund." She said under her breath. (spoilsport)

"When you two are finished we can go." Luzzu interrupted them.

The couple jumped apart (Rikku jumped back, Auron just stood there.) "Oh, yeah. I'm sorry." Rikku blushed as she glanced over at the two men. She could see the barest traces of smirks on their faces. "Um, let's just go." She led them to the main wing of Home. Her brother let them into the main apartment when they knocked.

"Rikku, oui lysa rusa. Fru yna ouin kiacdc?" He asked her as he glanced over her shoulder. (Rikku, you came home. Who are your guests?)

"Spiran please, brother. They don't speak Al Bhed." She corrected him.

"Cunno. But why are you here? Vydran never told me you were coming."

"That's because he didn't know. I wanted to surprise him. Is he around?" She asked.

"No, he went tekkehk in the desert. But you can stay until he comes back." He offered. (digging)

"Thank you for the offer, but we have other things we must be doing." Auron spoke up. Luzzu nodded agreeing.

Brother looked over at the man next to his sister. He somehow looked familiar to him. He squinted as he thought about it. "Do I know you?"

Rikku sighed and turned away from her brother. "Of coarse you know him, you eteud. It's Sir Auron." She said exasperated.

"Sir Auron? You look... different." He said after he was done scrutinizing him. And it was true. Auron did look different. Not only was he standing in just his black pants and leather shirt, but his face had changed as well. This was a younger Auron. One that many people had not met.

"It is a long story. One I do not wish to retell."

"Very well then. Vydran should be home by evening. Come back then." Brother suggested as they left. "Maybe you could join us for tehhan." (dinner)

"We will do that!" Rikku called behind her as she walked out to the halls. The door shut behind her and she looked to the two men for an idea of what to do now. "So, what do you want to do until dinner?"

"How about a tour?" Luzzu asked. "I for one am interested in what the Al Bhed have been up to these past four years."

Rikku did her little happy jump. "That's a great idea! Then if I have to do something, you won't have to worry about getting lost."

Thus began the tour of the Al Bhed Home.

"Fru fyc yd dra tuun, Kyo?" A woman asked the blond mohawked man. (Who was at the door)

"Ed fyc so cecdan. Cra lysa du caa vydran." He answered back. (It was my sister. She came to see father.)

A blond haired woman came out of the bedroom. She had the swirled green eyes like all Al Bhed, and blond waist length hair. Her skin was paler then most Al Bhed, showing she was of a high class. One who did not go out into the sun much if they did not need to. She was of small build, but by no means weak. She stood at a half head shorter then her lover. Her eyes twinkled as she looked at him. "Fro teth'd oui damm ran ypuid sa? Ycrysat?" She teased him. (Why didn't you tell her about me? Ashamed?)

"Hu tayn. E fyhdat du cinbneca ran yht ran vneahtc frah drao lysa vun tehhan duhekrd." He crossed the room and kissed her waiting cheek. (No dear. I wanted to surprise her and her friends when they came for dinner tonight.)

"Friends?" She asked.

"Kaleya, do not worry. Zicd fyed ihdem Vydran caac fru cra ryc pnuikrd rusa. Ed femm pa y vih cekrd du caa." He laughed at what he thought Cid would say when he met Auron again. (Just wait until Father sees who she has brought home. It will be a fun sight to see.)

"Fryd tu oui sayh, Kyo?" She asked him confused. Kaleya never did like being left out of any joke. She was one that likes to hold things above her friends and enemies alike. (What do you mean,)

"So cecdan ryc pnuikrd rusa dra knayd Sir Auron." He answered. (My sister has brought home the great Sir Auron.)

"Sir Auron? Pid E druikrd ra fyc tayt?" She wondered. (But I thought he was dead.)

"We will find out tonight."

Dinnertime came quickly. And just as Rikku hoped, Cid wanted her to join him. He had heard of her bringing two friends and asked her to bring them as well. If he had known who they were, he might have changed his mind. A music sphere sat in a corner sending out waves of soft music, but nobody paid any attention to it. There was too much tension in the room.

Rikku sat next to her father, Auron on her left. Luzzu was next to him at the other end of the table across from Cid. On Cid's right sat Kyo and Kaleya.

"So," Cid began trying to break the tension. Dinner had ended, but it still wasn't going so well. After all he was the one who had started it.

When Rikku had arrived, she had been holding onto Auron's hand lightly. But with her overprotective father, nothing was light when it concerned his daughter. He had marched over and broke them apart. Apparently he remembered who Auron was, and was not happy in the least to see him with his little girl.

"Who would like some more to drink?" Cid finished his question.

"I would if you don't mind." Kaleya answered as she held her glass out. Cid nodded and stood to pour the wine.

Rikku watched them interact. For some reason she did not like this newcomer. Something about Kaleya bothered her. She was too pale, not like an Al Bhed should be. And her attitude screamed Holier then thou. Kaleya noticed Rikku staring at her and smiled above her glass. Rikku returned it, but her's was nowhere near as real.

"Cu, Cid, ruf ec dryd haf machina lusehk ymuhk dryd oui ryja paah fungehk uh?" Kaleya asked turning away from the blond across the table. (So, Cid, how is that new machina coming along that you have been working on?)

"Please speak in Spiran." Rikku said before her father could answer. "They do not speak Al Bhed like we do." Luzzu nodded wanting the same thing. Auron only raised an eyebrow, but that was the only indication that he cared about what was said.

"Very well." Kaleya pushed a stray piece of hair back behind her ear. "I was asking Cid how his new machina was coming along."

It was too smooth, too flawless. The girl had o be hiding something. Auron's thoughts wondered what a girl like her was doing with someone like Rikku's brother. He was not exactly high-class material. His thoughts were interrupted when Rikku asked him a question. "I'm sorry, I did not catch that. Would you repeat it?"

Rikku sighed; it was just like him to be thinking something. "Vydran asked if we had plans later. He wanted to talk to us."

"None that I am aware of. You may decide what we do tonight." There, the heat would be off him.

"Take that as a yes. Auron's not one for saying much." She told her father.

"It's settled then." Cid replied as if he was the one who said yes. "Kyo, would you and Kaleya take Luzzu here and show him around. Let him get used to the place."

"That will not be necessary, Sir. Rikku has already done that for me." Luzzu protested.

"Nonsense. You are a guest in my home. They can take you out and show you how we Al Bhed have fun around here."

"We will do it, Vydran. We were going to offer it anyway." Brother answered.

Not long after that Luzzu left with the couple, leaving Rikku and Auron with her father.

"Why don't we move into the other room?" Cid suggested. "We can talk in there." He stood without giving them a chance to answer and turned off the music sphere as he left the room.

"Well I guess here goes nothing." Rikku said as she stood to follow.

"Rikku, a moment please." Auron caught her hand before she could get too far away. He held her against him before leaning over and kissing her head. "You know he does not like me. Cid has made that clear. But try not to become too upset with him. He means well."

"I know. But that does not make it any easier." She step back out of his hold and stood on tiptoes to kiss his lips. "Just promise me that you will stay with me no matter what." She asked softly.

"Do not worry. No matter what, I will be here for you."

"Thank you." She took his hand in hers and led the way into the next room.

Cid saw them together again, but did not break them apart like he did before. He only sat and glared. "About time you two showed."

"Sorry, Vydren. We were talking." Rikku apolgized as she sat down pulling Auron next to her.

"I'm going to come right out and say this. I don't like you. You may be the great Sir Auron to the rest of Spira. But in my home you are just another Yevonite come to march summoners to their death. Yes, my niece may have lived. But I attribute that more to her husband then you."

"Vydran, oui'na hud paehk jano hela. Auron rambat sa." (Father, you're not being very nice. Auron helped me.)

"Helped? I have looked up the records on your friend here. He was a warrior monk before becoming a guardian. And not once but twice. I have never heard of a bigger Yevonite besides the Measters themselves."

"If it weren't for Auron, I would have died several times over!" Rikku shouted. "Ruf tuac dryd syga oui vaam huf, Vydran?" (How does that make you feel now, Father?)

"Rikku, you must calm down. Cid has his reasons." Auron spoke up.

"He can have all the reasons in the world. I don't care." She spat.

"Rikku, listen to the man and calm down already!" She crossed her arms and pouted, but did as she was told. "Maybe I started on the wrong subject. I needed to tell you about what your brother and I talked about the other day."

She uncrossed her arms and stared at him. "Go on."

"Your brother does not wish to take over after I am gone. So that responsibility will be passed to you. Unless Kaleya can help him to change his mind, you will be leading after me."

"I see. And that is why you do not like Auron? You would rather see me with one of our own people?"

"No! Of coarse not. I want you to be happy, but I don't like him." He pointed to Auron who still sat next to Rikku. Cid's words never bothering him.

"Then there is not much else to discuss." Auron said as he stood. He began to leave before turning his head slightly to speak to the man who still sat behind him. "I am sorry you feel that way."

Rikku jumped from her seat to plead with him. "Auron wait. Don't go yet."

"I think it would be best if I did. You stay, I will talk to you later." He kissed her head again before letting himself out.