Cursed

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Story Summary: She's known everywhere! There is no privacy in her life, wherever she goes…everyone follows. This is the story of Yuna's cursed life…the life of a teenage singing sensation who is desperately trying to find her sense of belonging.

Chapter Summary: Ben helps a nervous Rikku become more relaxed around those enormous yellow birds…oh, no! Is Gippal jealous?

Chapter Seven:

The sun was just sinking below the horizon as Tidus and Yuna were just entering the perimeter of Clasko's Chocobo Ranch. The chocobos they had been leading seemed to have calmed down more so they were fairly gentle. It was all thanks to Yuna's insistent pit stops to pet, feed and water the large yellow birds. Yuna approached Ben who was by one of the fenced in fields for the chocobos and opened the gate for the two to lead them in. There was only one chocobo in there so far, which made Yuna wonder even more if Rikku and Gippal had a horrible day.

" Oh, Gippal, at first I was excited about all the chocobos…but now I'm not so sure…" Rikku whined, her voice just loud enough for Yuna to hear it coming from the stalls the chocobos were kept in. " That first chocobo was a big meanie!"

Gippal laughed and led his "Cid's Girl" out of the chocobos' stall area. Ben had left them to go interrogate Rikku and Gippal about their day. Of course, Rikku being a huge drama queen, she exaggerated the story a little but Ben was able to get the gist of it.

" So when you showed the chocobo your greens, he went berserk and started charging at you?" Ben asked, surprised. Chocobos usually never did such a brutal thing. Rikku nodded vigorously and rubbed her sore arms tenderly, a frown settled upon her face. " Well Rikku, I'm pleased to inform you that the chocobo you encountered did not attack you…it merely wanted the food you had in your hand while you were running away from it."

Rikku blushed and giggled at her own foolishness, oblivious to the fact that a chocobo behind her was gently tugging on her blonde hair. Yuna pointed and Rikku shrieked in fear, startling the chocobo as well. Ben chuckled and put an arm around Rikku's shoulder and steered her outside.

" They aren't scary, I'll show you." He informed as he opened a gate, which led to a field. Some chocobos scattered as they seen the two humans approaching them, while others merely chirped merrily and seemed to skip towards them. Rikku groaned as a flock of them came running towards Ben and her, and instinctively hid behind him.

" Don't be afraid, all they want is the food." Ben assured and fed a chocobo some greens he held in his hand. The giant yellow bird chirped and nosed his hand for some more. Though he finally realized he wasn't going to receive anymore and turned his head to look at Rikku. She still held the greens in her hand, but stuffed them behind her in hopes the chocobo would back off.

Of course, the chocobo being much more intelligent than Rikku(since she was paralyzed with fear) stepped towards her and swung it's long neck to gain access to the food. The Al Bhed girl cringed as the yellow bird snatched the greens out of her hand, making a noise between a purr and a chirp which Rikku took to be a sound of contentment.

" Hey, this isn't so bad!" She exclaimed with excitement. Ben laughed and took the hand that held the greens and guided it towards the chocobo again. Rikku tensed a little, but soon relaxed as the bird more gently took the greens from her this time.

" See, there was nothing to be afraid of." Ben said matter-of-factly.

For the rest of the day, Rikku was dancing across the fields with the chocobos. She fed them greens, kissed their beaks and played and frolicked childishly with them. Ben finished up some chores, though he kept a close eye on Rikku as he did so. Gippal was slouched up against the fence, giving Ben a one-eyed glare while Yuna and Tidus had seemed to vanish.

" Don't you think they'll worry about us?" Yuna asked as she sat down next to Tidus, the grass was soft and comfortable.

" Nah, they're all having too much fun…" He replied, than he began to whistle. Yuna watched him with curiosity and plucked a piece of grass from the ground. She rolled it in her fingers.

" I never did learn how to whistle as a child." Yuna remarked." You make it seem so easy."

Tidus grinned, put his fingers to his lips and blew. The piercing sound of his whistle made Yuna jump. " Ah, it's easy…watch!" He did it again, and soon had Yuna attempting to whistle.

She sighed and finally gave up after a while, making Tidus chuckle. " You know, all you have to do is whistle and I'll come running."

Yuna's lips turned up into a genuine smile, her bi-colored eyes danced with light. She rested her head on his shoulder and sighed contently this time. She knew they had best be getting back soon, but keeping everyone waiting a little longer wouldn't hurt anything…right?

AN/Author's Note: I'm very sorry it took sooooo long...not to mention it's crappy but I've been busy. I'll try my best to update quicker...But I barely have time to breathe let alone write anymore...Please don't lose interest...I will update!