Words left unspoken
Okay, after two people threatened to die on me unless I updated, I am updating! Lol, sorry it took a month, I've been mostly working on college stuff and my novel idea. Hope the characters aren't too OOC, especially Gippal, cause he does a very un-Gippal like thing, but it made me cry just writing the part, its so damn emotional for the poor guy. I'm sorry it's dragging on a bit, promise this is the last Guadosalam chapter though, then I'll try and include some action in the thunder plain part (as well as Gippal flirting about of course ;)
Okay, so far the vote is like this:
In the absence of sight: 3
Three years of surviving you: 5
Tale of two Gippals: 4
Anyone who hasn't vote still has the chance!
Shakai: lol –looks guilty- yes it does need updating, lol. I have the chapter written too, just haven't typed it up. I'll try and put it up soon cause I'm on half term now.
Starling94: lol, breakfast in bed good way to grovel glad you liked it!
Anonymous: okay, thanks for your vote!
Tanya Takaishi: Thank you! Your review gave me a confidence boost. Lol, I love the idea of keeping the crimson squad's friendship obvious, glad you liked those parts. And thanks for your support with my idea fic, lol, I can't wait to try and write Gippal's twin.
Princess of Sorrow: I think I've become lazy again, lol. And I lost my muse glue stick. But I'm trying! Honest! Lol.
Jen: lol, I couldn't resist the Dona part, it was too tempting. Lol, if you wanted the fic where they are at each others throat, you picked the right one to vote for.
Skyhopper: thank you! I love hug, lol. Sorry it's been a long time, the last chapter depressed me and I lost my inspiration for this story. But I'll try to keep it up faster.
Milki.E: lol, you'll find out about Landon in this chapter ;)
Cute-Kitty:…erm, I think a month isn't very soon is it? Lol, sorry.
Mushimars: lol, evil aren't I?
Back of Beyond: okay, vote been changed
Machina Al Bhed Chick: That's good, I was sort of aiming for that idea. I wanted this to be seen as Gippal and Rikku's story, so I wanted one of their thoughts throughout the story. Lol, at thought I was going to do rikku's and make it her story, but Gippal has more of a mysterious past, and with it being a big part of this I made it his instead.
Kairiyuna14: thank you. Lol, I hate it when computers do that, so annoying.
Elegant-lil-lady: thank you! Finish it? Well, I have a few more chapters of this left…about six at the least, but I'll try to get them done quickly!
Violet121: lol, sorry, originally I wasn't going to stop there, but I was fed up so I did. But here's the rest!
Videa: lol, sorry. I am so evil to my readers making them wait. I promise to try and write more during my week break.
Memories are nice
I've always tried to stay clear of the image that Landon is in prison because of me. So many people have suffered because of me, so many seemed to try and help me live. It's tiring carrying that burden because you know you have to make something of yourself, make everything they did seem worthwhile.
Everytime I thought of giving up and just accepting Spira for how it was I would make myself stare at that hair clip. I would stare at it for hours and be grateful; after all, it might be all that remains of Landon. That thought has always made me need to become something, to be worthy for the memory of him.
I used to think about coming to Guadosalam after Sin was defeated, but I always put it off. I would use the excuse of the Faction; then about how there were no Guados left. But there was still evidence in that house they had kept locked up, I just never dared to come and find out the truth. I was afraid to know. Yes, me; Gippal was afraid. Not as big of a badass as I would like to be but it's the truth; and I want to tell you only the truth now.
I've always tried my best with my life, and to be honest I think I've done pretty good. Yet I always seem to find myself hiding from my past, from the memories. I don't think that's what any of them wanted, especially Landon. I can't hide anymore; I can't pretend that part of me isn't there.
Should I tell you Kuey? Should I tell you who the man really is to me? How much I've wanted to find Landon again? I don't want you to see me as weak and dependant on memories; it's just not the Al Bhed way. But then again you want to remember your mother, so is it okay after all? Should I let you go in and see her or just give you the locket and sphere now? I mean I know it's not your eighteenth birthday yet but I think you need them now… although I definitely don't need another mother ghost haunting me.
Maybe I should let you go; maybe it's what you need. Like how I need to find out about Landon, no matter how much I deny it. I have to face up to the past, all of it, and Landon is a big part of that. It's time to stop running now, its time to face the truth.
The peaceful atmosphere of Guadosalam was being disturbed by the sound of running, a young Al Bhed girl running madly about in search of her boyfriend. The musicians chuckled slightly, still unable to believe how lucky they were to find a home in such a place. For them life had managed to continue, they had been given a place amongst the changing Spira.
Rikku didn't notice them though, she had looked everywhere except two places: the farplane entrance and the entrance to the Thunder Plains. She knew which one he'd be.
"Excuse me!" Rikku said as she shoved past an elderly Guado man heading for the hotel. The man just laughed, watching her run off towards the Tunder Plains.
"Just like Krista." He commented as he entered the hotel. His daughter, Krista smiled at him, giving him a warm hug.
"Oh father! We're doing so well with profits! I think we'll only have to wait another month before we can begin our search for him." The Guado smiled happily, hugging his daughter close.
"I'm so glad Krista; I'll travel to all the ends of Spira to find him. It is the least I can do now; hopefully the famous Gippal will remember the Guado guard he once crossed paths with all those years ago."
As she suspected Rikku found Gippal in the tunnel leading towards the Thunder Plains, staring off into the distant rainy landscape and not even hearing her approach him.
"Oui ugyo?" (You okay?) She asked softly, placing a hand on his metal coated shoulder. The metal made her shiver and Gippal seemed to sense this because he turned around and took the hand in his own. "Gippal?" He remained silent, but managed a weak smile, kissing her fingers softly.
"I need to know what happened to him." He said shakily. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it sooner."
"It's okay; I can understand it, sorta." She said with a cheerful grin, hugging him close. "You want me to come help?" She heard him sigh heavily as they swayed from side to side in each other's embrace.
"I think I need to do this on my own." That comment hurt, but Rikku didn't say anything, it wasn't the time for her to get angry with his choices. Even if they were a couple it didn't mean he wanted to include her in everything. "There's still so much you don't know about my past and I can't involve you in it right now, you need to concentrate on your own needs. But I promise once this is all over I'll tell you everything, and I mean everything." Rikku nodded giving him a warm smile. He sounded…so tired, so lonely. She wanted to be there for him, and if that meant it was at a distance then she would do that too, although maybe a little more hurt from it.
"Just tell me when you're ready." Rikku said a little too cheerfully, giving him a quick kiss before running off back down the tunnel. "And behave yourself with his daughter!" Gippal grinned, making Rikku pause and run back towards him. "Almost forgot." She handed him the sphere and his grin widened, the lonely look disappearing from his eye.
"You're a real treasure Kuey." He told her, picking her off her feet and delivering a long kiss. "And you make me realise it in the strangest ways. Now, let's go find him."
"Will they be okay?" Yuna asked worriedly as she paced the room. Tidus was following her, holding onto her arm in an attempt to make her stay still.
"Do not worry Lady Yuna, all will be well." Tromell smiled knowingly.
"Gippal is a strong person just like Rikku." Paine added. "They can look after each other, even if he doesn't find what he's searching for."
"It's just how he is." Baralai smiled. "He was the only one out of us who didn't go searching or hiding from what happened with Nooj shooting us, he just accepted it."
"He will find what he needs." Tromell said. "The one he searches for still lives, and was going to find Gippal himself in a few weeks time." Yuna stopped pacing then, causing Tidus to knock into her.
"Thank the fayth for that!" She grinned. "If Gippal is happy Rikku will be too!"
"So what should we do while we wait for them?" Tidus asked. "You still want to visit the farplane?" Yuna nodded.
"Yeah, and maybe we should go now, I think Rikku will want to go alone if she decides to visit." Paine nodded slightly and began heading for the door.
"What are we waiting for?" Let's get going."
"Was it the kiss?"
"Nope."
"Me giving the sphere back?"
"Nope."
"My mature acceptance?"
"…Partly, but no."
"Then what? What made you change your mind about letting me help? Tell mmmmeeee!" Rikku demanded, crossing her arms stubbornly and stopping a few steps away from the Inn. Gippal laughed softly, a true smile on his face which hadn't left since he'd said she could join in the Landon hunt.
"You really want to know?"
"Yes! Tell me or I'll…bite you!"
"You'll bite me?" Gippal mock gasped. "I didn't know you had such an animal nature Rikku, it's putting naughty thoughts into my head."
"Dryd'c ed!" (That's it!) Rikku yelled, jumping at him. Gippal although surprised managed to catch her from reflexes, but received a soft bite on the neck for it.
"You don't actually bite people to give them love bites Kuey." He teased. "And if you want to know that badly, it was the comment about his daughter."
"Huh? Why?"
"Because it shows how jealous you are and how much you can't live without me." Gippal smirked. Rikku growled and hit him, making him move back a few steps, her still stuck in his grasp. Someone exited the Inn behind them and Gippal unwillingly tumbled through the open door.
"Owie." Rikku complained as they reached the bottom of the stairs. She was trying to pry herself out of Gippal's protective grasp that had prevented her breaking her neck when she noticed the crowd of people that had gathered about them. "Erm…hi?"
"Are you okay?" A young Guado female asked worriedly, bending down to help them up.
"My back." Gippal complained as he stood up. He grinned at the girl, making Rikku glare at him slightly. "I'm alright." He looked over at Rikku and waited for her nod to show she was okay too before turning back to the Guado. "Sorry about that."
"Oh don't worry about it." The Guado giggled. "It makes my day more interesting." Rikku smiled tightly, a little concerned that she was staring at Gippal way too much.
"Glad we could help, do you work here?" She said loudly, just in case they had forgotten she was still there.
"Yes, me and my father own this Inn now; we're saving up to go traveling around Spira."
"Wow, where do you want to go?" Rikku asked while elbowing Gippal who was staring at the Guado like he was in some kind of trance. She wasn't that pretty! And he had a girlfriend already for Spira's sake!
"All over really, but especially where the Al Bheds are, my father loves them."
"Reeaalllyy?" Rikku managed, still half glaring at Gippal. "You should head for Djose then, Gippal her runs the place and I'm ssuuuurrree he'd welcome you!" She said loudly, trying to make it a little more obvious to Gippal the effect his staring at the Guado was having on his jealous girlfriend. The girl just blinked, looking at Gippal with a sudden admiration and…attraction than before.
"Gippal? The Gippal?" Gippal just smiled slightly.
"You look a lot like your father." He told the Guado girl.
"The Gippal?" She asked again, her voice rising into a laughing shriek. Gippal nodded and laughed. Rikku felt confused and hurt.
"So I take it this is Landon's daughter." She stated coldly.
"Yeah." Gippal said, not noticing her tone.
"And she doesn't hate your guts?" Rikku muttered, a little disappointed. She seemed more likely to start serving his every need, any need.
"Seems that way." Gippal grinned. Landon's daughter laughed again and hugged him, making Rikku boil with jealousy.
It's nothing like that, just a friendly hug. Rikku tried to reassure herself.
"My name is Krista and my father has told me the tale of how he knows you many times Gippal."
"And I'M Rikku." Rikku butted in with a forced smile. "The Gippal's girlfriend." She grabbed Gippal's arm, making him end the hug and look at her in a questioning way.
"I see." Krista spoke, an obvious disappointed look crossing her face which made Gippal frown cluelessly. "It is nice to meet you."
"So when's your pops out of prison?" Rikku asked before Krista had the chance to do something, like try and praise at Gippal's feet.
"Rikku." Gippal said sternly, either not liking her tone or how she was rushing the subject to Landon.
"Don't give me that tone; I'm not your lapdog!" Rikku yelled at him, making others in the shop leave nervously. Krista was grinning; one which she was trying to hide from the furious Rikku but failing to do so.
"Prison? My father has been out of Bevelle for two years now! He was very lucky, just released before the Guados started causing all that trouble with Maester Seymour. Do you want me to get him for you?"
"Yes please." Rikku told her while moving her hand into Gippal's to show reassurance. She had to forget her jealousy for now, Gippal needed her. "He won't hate you, not when he's spoken so highly of you to his daughter." Who now worships you she added silently. Gippal just swallowed nervously, making her feel guilty for acting so childish when he needed her. "I'm here for you." Gippal nodded, giving her a weak smile just as Krista came gracefully back into the room.
"He's waiting for you in his room." She said cheerfully. "It's the first one to the left." Gippal nodded and slowly began heading past her. Rikku began to follow but Krista cleared her throat loudly, making her pause angrily. "He should be reunited with him alone." She said coldly to Rikku.
"Hey! Don't tell me what they need!" Rikku argued. "If Gippal wants me to stay here then I will, but not because you do!" She looked passed Krista and smiled at Gippal, one she hoped seemed understanding and able to deal with whatever he chose.
"Maybe you should stay in here Kuey; you can be here for me in this room." He grinned, but it was a weak one. "I'll call if I need you, promise."
"Okay…but do I have to stay in here with her? Can't I wait in the corridor?" Gippal frowned at that, his features suddenly looking very tried.
"Why, what's wrong with her?"
She wants you; that's what. Rikku thought miserably. But one glance at his tired face made her swallow away her pride and smile reassuringly.
"Nothing, go ahead…we'll be fine." She told him, watching as he nodded and disappeared into the corridor. Rikku sighed and then glanced at Krista's smirking face with a slight grimace. Be good, for Gippal's sake. She reminded herself firmly. "So…I bet you father was glad to get out of prison huh?" Krista didn't answer, just kept looking at Rikku as if she were an interesting new specimen. "Did you get to visit him in Bevelle?"
"No. I lived here with my mother until she died, then with a friend who ran this shop, he's…dead now too."
"I'm sorry, it must have been hard."
"Yes, but we got through it, and now I have my father again, and he has finally been reunited with the one he's longed to find." They were silent again then until the sound of sobbing filled the air. Rikku glanced at Krista in shock, seeing her crying. What did I do now? "Y-you're so lucky!"
He looked so much older, having aged badly during his years in the Bevelle prison. Yet Landon stood there with a watery smile on his face, looking as kind and loyal as he had all those years ago.
"Gippal?" Just that one word from his childhood hero caused all the suppressed emotions Gippal had been holding back for so long to overwhelm him. He could only managed a nod before his vision became blurred beyond recognition. He did what he had wanted to do for so long, in order to grieve for his traumatic past. He began to cry. "Oh kid." Landon murmured softly, walking over to him and giving him a fatherly hug. "I'm not that ugly am I?"
The comment earned the Guado a half laugh, half sob as a reply from the young Al Bhed, who seemed beyond words at that moment, only tears could come. "I know Gippal, I know. It's good to see you too, and you're not to blame for anything. You remember that. Not any of it."
Rikku looked about her nervously, not knowing what she was supposed to do with the crying girl.
"I-I guess?" She asked, trying to pat her lightly. "But you're lucky too; you have your pops back."
"Yes, but you have Gippal! I have wanted to meet him for s-so long! I-I thought I could make father h-h-happy if I could…" She trailed off, sobbing uncontrollably. Rikku felt a pang of guilt in her heart, how could she have been so jealous that the girl liked Gippal? Her father obviously spoke of him so often; she was bound to admire him through what she heard.
"Your father loves you for you, not in hope you would date Gippal." She said softly.
"I know but…it would have made him so happy."
"For his daughter to be dating the one he thinks of as a son? I thought it would seem kind of creepy." Krista laughed at that, her pretty face red with crying.
"I guess you're right, but I still think you're lucky. J-just promise me something? Take care of him, he's had such a hard past, he deserves someone like you to be there for him." Rikku blushed at that, making Krista laugh harder. "I knew how much you cared for him by how you acted, and I saw how you made him seem stronger with just one hand in his…I envy you, but I know I have no chance. Just make sure you never hurt him, never misuse him." Misuse him? She made him sound like a fragile child. Yet…from the stories she'd heard he must have been, and part of him still was. Rikku was only beginning to realise that now. He needed her to make him feel stronger, just like she did with him. She loved him and he needed to know that more than ever before.
"I promise you." She said softly.
"Good." Krista grinned, wiping away her tears. "So…you want to go shopping while they talk?"
"That was embarrassing." Gippal muttered, now sat on a chair in Landon's room while the Guado poured two drinks. Gippal's face was red from crying, his eye puffy from tears and from lack of sleep, yet he had a smile on his face. And…he felt more at peace than he had with himself for years.
"Don't be embarrassed Gippal, it's good to see you haven't become void from emotion after everything that's happened. I don't think I could stand you being a prick like that." Gippal laughed happily, wiping his face again. "It's good to see you have survived."
"You too, I…I don't know what I would have done if I came and found out you died." He said honestly. Landon smiled, taking a sip of his tea. "It's been hard to face up to my past, that's why I haven't come before now. I've been hiding from it for so long…now the only reason I'm facing it is because I have no choice, it's already come back." Landon didn't say anything, silently giving him the choice to continue if that was what he wanted. Gippal gave a little sorrowful chuckle before sighing. He couldn't hide anymore; it was just too hard, too painful. "The man I was traveling with before…he's alive. I have to stop him; he's trying to hurt Al Bheds and those who are friends with them. I'm the only one who knows who he really is but…I'm afraid to tell them. I told Cid, the Al Bhed leader, who he was, and he's hated me ever since."
"And who is he?" Landon asked softly.
"A killer." Gippal said croakily.
"No Gippal, who is he? What is it about him you haven't told anyone?" Gippal looked at the Guado's kind face, taking in a shaky breath. He had to tell the truth, he couldn't hide it forever…but it was so hard. What would he think of him? "You can tell me Gippal, it's hurting you to not tell someone, you need to be free of that burden."
"He…he's my…" Gippal said shakily, placing his cup on the table and taking a deep breath. Tears were already beginning to form again, but he didn't stop them, there was no point, they needed to come after so many years of being denied. "He's my father."
Krista giggled happily as she watched her new friend try and eat the pudding whole and instead started choking. Rikku coughed but couldn't help but laugh too. This was such fun! Krista was a fun person to be with when she wasn't crying or flirting with Gippal.
"I thought it was you!" They heard Yuna suddenly shout, coming over to the two girls. "Did you find Gippal?"
"Yeah, he's with Landon at the moment, this is new friend Krista, she's Landon's daughter." Yuna smiled kindly, looking slightly embarrassed at the amazement on Krista's face.
"T-the High Summoner?" She asked in awe. Rikku giggled and nodded.
"This is my cousin Yunie."
"It's a-an honour Lady Yuna." Krista managed, shaking her hand happily. Yuna smiled warmly.
"Please, just call me Yuna."
"So where are the other's Yunie? I'm sure they'd want to meet Krista." Rikku grinned.
"They're still in the farplane; do you want to go meet them?" She asked innocently. Krista was nodded her head vigorously while Rikku swallowed. The farplane…she wanted to go there and see her mother but…was she ready? Was it the right thing to do? "Rikku?"
"…Yeah, let's go!" She grinned. "Last one there is a shoopuf!"
Gippal closed his eyes, sighing heavily with relief.
"You have no idea how badly I needed to tell someone all that." He said. Landon smiled, long having abandoned his cold tea when Gippal began the tale.
"It's a big secret to keep, that this man is your father, yet not your father…I think you need to tell someone other than me, that way when you face him you won't be alone with this burden."
"I don't think I could, if she wasn't as forgiving as you I don't know what I'd do." Gippal told him.
"There is nothing for you to be forgiven for Gippal." Landon said sternly. "It is not your fault who you are related to, but it is your fault to keep it from everyone…who's this she anyway?" He grinned knowingly. Gippal couldn't help but blush, he felt as if he was six again.
"Rikku, she's my girlfriend." He admitted. "And she's helped me so much with everything…I don't want to hurt her."
Then tell her you fool!" Landon laughed. "And do it before you face him, she needs to know what she is helping you do before it happens." Gippal nodded, not knowing what else to say.
"…Thank you." He managed eventually. "For everything."
"No, thank you Gippal. Now you better get this over with before I come to that Djose temple of yours you hear?" Gippal nodded, a grin forming on his features.
"I promise; I'm through with secrets now. I'm through with being afraid."
Rikku stepped into the farplane with a shiver of dread. Yuna and Krista beside her gave a warm smile, although Krista seemed a little puzzled by her reaction.
"I'll get the others." Yuna said as she moved off towards the edge where the others were gathered around. Rikku swallowed nervously, wanting to turn and run, but knowing she wouldn't. She had to do this; she needed to remember her mother once more.
"Drec ec cu lnaabo." (This is so creepy.) She muttered while watching the others begin to move away from the edge, the images of their loved ones disappearing once more. They were just pyreflies, just memories. Nothing more…but she needed to see it, she needed to be able to picture her mother nice and clear in her head again. She needed to remember.
"E lyh'd tu drec." (I can't do this.) She announced as the others reached them and she turned desperately to escape, running straight into Gippal.
"Whoa! Easy Kuey!" He said with a laugh. Rikku frowned up at him, tracing one hand over his tear stained face.
"Are you okay?" She asked worriedly.
"I am now." He said with an honest smile. "Landon helped me understand a lot of things that I need to do, and what isn't my responsibility. But I want to be honest from now on Rikku, especially to you, you deserve that much." His smile made her heart quiver, aching for him. He looked so…free, as if a great weight had been taken from him in just a few hours.
"We'll wait outside." Paine said, leading the others out. Gippal smiled appreciatively, while Rikku just kept gazing at him. He seemed even more good looking when he was at peace with himself. As soon as the last person had left he kissed her passionately, causing her to moan with pleasure.
"I love you." She whispered. "Always remember that no matter what, I love you and I'm here for you no matter what."
"I know, and you can count on the same thing from me Kuey. Like right now."
"I-I don't think I can do this alone." She whispered.
"You're not alone, I'm here. So get your cute butt moving." He grinned; slapping said butt lightly and making her pout and push him for ruining the moment.
"Fine, let's do this Mr. pervy." She stepped near to the edge before she could change her mind again, and thought of her mother. That kind, loving person who'd looked after her family, looked after lost orphans like Gippal once was. The beautiful Al Bhed who brought so much hope to her people by just smiling warmly throughout the hard times they went through. The woman who told should wonderful stories, who was never angry and always a good person. Rikku's mother. Lidea.
"Open your eyes Rikku." Gippal whispered softly. Rikku sniffed before obeying, seeing the conjured image in front of her.
"Sudran?" (Mother?) She choked out, tears forming in her eyes. She was so beautiful, so kind looking. "Vyodr e secc ran cu silr." (Fayth i miss her so much.)
"Oui muug zicd mega ran. Cra mejac uh eh ouin payido, cra ymfyoc femm." (You look just like her. She lives on in your beauty, she always will.) Gippal told her, placing a locket into her hand. "She gave me this just before she died and said to wait until your eighteenth birthday to give it to you. But…I think you need it now, and I think she always realised I would never wait that long." Rikku just nodded numbly, opening the locket and sobbing happily. On the left was a picture of her and her beautiful mother.
"Do you really think I look like her?" She asked weakly.
"Like her twin." Gippal said softly, now holding out a sphere towards her. "She gave me this too. I can leave if you want to watch it now."
"No please don't, I-I want you here with me." She began to move away from the edge with a smile on her face. Her mother left her a message, one for only her. It was the next best thing to having her here again. "Could you help me put the locket on before I watch it?" Gippal nodded and carefully fixed the locket around her neck. Rikku smiled, finding its weight reassuring.
"Are you sure you want me here?"
"Just be quiet and watch it." Rikku told him with playful smile. She felt his arms wrap around her waist from behind and she leaned on him slightly before turning it on.
Lidea was stood just outside Home, looking pale but smiling kindly.
"Hello my darling Rikku." She said; her voice kind and welcoming, one that would make anyone smile. "How I wish I could see you now, all grown up. I hope that boy has taken care of you like he promised, but I know from how he loves you he will have, and please thank Gippal for that. I can die happily knowing you are in good hands."
"Mum." Rikku whispered tearfully.
"I have felt so strongly about making this sphere, yet I am not sure what to say." Lidea laughed. "You are so much like your father any advice won't be listened to anyway, but there is one thing I will tell you. No matter whether we are separated through life and death, I love you Rikku, I always will. And as long as you remember me I will never leave you. I want you to be happy in life, so please don't grieve for me forever, be happy. I know Gippal wants that, and I know he wants you, even if he's too stubborn to admit it. Look after him Rikku, his past haunts him every day and I know it's you who will help him overcome it. Don't judge him for it, just accept it. It is by accepting the past and change that this world shall grow, and I hope you can realise that.
"Tell Cid I will always love him, and that he should not live in the past forever, just remember it but move on. And my darling son, tell Brother he will always be special to me, and that I know he will be happy no matter what he chooses. And Rikku…just remember I love you and will always be with you, just as Gippal will be. He loves you so much, do not let your father drive you apart, you'd regret it for the rest of your life if you do."
"I won't." Rikku promised.
There were tears on Lidea's face, ones of sorrow, but also ones of happiness.
"I wish I could be with you Rikku, but I know we will be reunited in the farplane one day, just be happy until then. I will always live in your heart my darling. Always.
The sphere went blank again and Rikku smiled tearfully, taking in a shaky breath.
"I am happy mum; and thank you for everything. I'll never forget, never again."