Today was the day. Tifa's 20th birthday. But it wasnt a day to celebrate and have a good time. On this day, was a day of confrontation.
The Celcius was flying back to Zanarkand.
Tifa was standing outside on top of the Celcius, staring into the day's sky. She knew confronting Nissa would not be an easy one, since, afterall, they were a couple. And Tifa still holds some feelings for her. ''Well, some birthday this is gonna be.'' She glanced down to her hand, which held a strange object connected on a chain.
Rikku tippy-toes her way out the door to the outside. She saw Tifa standing there and walked over to her.
''Tifa-kun'
''Rikku, so you found me.'' She smirked.
''I had a feeling you might be out here. You weren't anywhere else on the ship. Happy Birthday!'' She smiled,placing her hands behind her and balancing her self on her tippy-toes.
''Heh, thanks. But this birthday isn't going to be a happy one. If we don't stop her, it'll be chaos'
Rikku begins to look determined.''We can do it, Tifa-kun! We just have to do what that SeeD guy said!''
''You're always so cheery and optimistic. That's what I love about you, Rikku-chan.'' She looked into Rikku's shimmering emerald specks.
''Really, Tifa-kun?'' She asked, looking flushed.
''Yes'
''Its because I believe things will be alright. We iwill/i defeat Nissa and save Zanarkand, and things will be great in the end, and...'' Rikku stopped in the middle of her sentence.
''And?'' Tifa looking confused.
Rikku looks to the side, hiding her face a bit away from Tifa.''...and...I believe that I'll be happy being by your side for a very long time.''
Tifa was compelled by Rikku's innocent words. She never thought that she would find someone as pure and innocent-minded after her first love, Aerith. Rikku had that same pure aura that Aerith had possesed, the one that had her head over heels for her. The only difference was that Rikku was slightly younger and a little more naive. Tifa suddenly had a bit of hope.
She then turned her body towards the young blonde, placing both of her hands onto Rikku's shoulders.
Rikku looks up to her lover, suprised. ''Tifa-kun?''
''Rikku. When this is all over, lets go to the Golden Saucer, so we can spend some quality time together'
''Golden...Saucer'
''Yeah, its an amusement park full of fun rides and games. I think you would enjoy it.''
''Wow, shes already asking me on a date! Im soo psyched!'' Rikku thinks to herself in an excited manner.''Well Tifa-kun, it does sound great.'' She smiles.
Tifa returns the smile.
Tifa's cell phone suddenly begins to ring. ''Hello?'' She answered.
''TIFA-SAMA!'' A very loud and excited voiced came through the other line. It was Nissa.
''Hello, Nissa.'' She said calmly.
''Happy Birthday, Tifa-sama!''
''Thanks'
''How does it feel not being a teen anymore? Dont you feel more...mature and expirenced'
''No, I feel the same like Ive always been, Nissa.'' The tone in Tifa's voice made it obvious that she did not want to talk to Nissa.
Rikku just stood back and watched Tifa talk to Nissa over the phone. She knew not to say anything ridiculous out loud about the plan to get rid of Nissa or things would be ruined.
''Tifa-sama, please come home, come home to me, love'
''Oh dont worry Nissa, Im on my way.'' Tifa smirked.
''Oh thats great, my love! Because I have a big suprise for you when you return!''
''I cant wait to see it.'' Tifa said in a sarcastic tone, knowing what the surpise is.
''Well, see you when you get back love! Ta Ta!''
The conversation ended.
''What did she want?'' Rikku asked.
'''She has a ''suprise'' for me, and we all know what the surpise is.We have to get to Zanarkand right away.'' Tifa demanded.
''Right!''
Tifa and Rikku ran back inside the ship. They headed to the front where everyone was located.
''Brother! We have to get to Zanarkand fast!'' Rikku demanded.
''We are getting there! Geez'
''Well we're not getting there fast enough!'' Rikku shouted.
''Yeah we should be hurrying some more.'' Yuna agreed.
''OK OK OK! FULL SPEED!'' Brother yelled, manuvering buttons so the ship could go faster.
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Tidus was over by the piers of the city where he and Tifa would usually hang out after the games. He was on look out for the Celcius, hoping Tifa and the others would make it just in time.
''Its almost 6:00...the party is about to start. Where are you, Tif?''
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Over at the Zanarkand Resort, where the party was located, Nissa awaited Tifa. The room was well decorated with balloons and red drapes and curtains hanging around in an elegant fashion. The floors were so clean that one could eat off of it.
''Hmmmmm almost tiiiime! Once Tifa-sama gets here, my objective shall commence'
''Miss Nissa, where do you want me to put the cake?'' One of Nissa's servants asked.
''Over there! Don't be stupid!'' She demanded.
i''Miss Nissa can be such a bitch.''/i The servant girl thought to herself.
''Well let me make a double check on my make-up and outfit just one last time before it starts.'' She said calmly, pulling out her magic mirror.
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''Tif, the party starts at 6, which is in about 10 minutes!''
''Alright'
''Tell Brother to fly by the pier. I'll be waiting there.''
Tidus hung up.
''Everyone ready?'' Yuna asked everyone.
imghttp/ course we're ready! I'm gonna kick Nissa in the spleen!'' Rikku said in her cheery tone.
''Well you sound excited. I bet you are, since you'll be fighting the one who was dating your oh-so ''destined love''. She looked over to Tifa, whose mind was deep in other thoughts.
''Paine, please dont rub it in!'' Rikku blushed.
''Whatever, lets get this over with.''
Yuna pulled Rikku to the side for one of their little girly chats.
''It's still quite a shock to me that you and Tifa-san are lovers now.'' ;; Yuna giggled.
''Why is it so shocking, Yunie'
''Well...because...you...and she..are.. well..girls'
''So what, Yunie? Love has no boundries, didnt you know that?'' Rikku clasps her hands together. ''I dont care what other people say, I love Tifa-kun, and she loves me back.''
Yuna couldnt help but give a smile, knowing that her little cousin was happy in love.
''Instead of yapping about lovey-douey bullcrap, we should be formulating a plan on how to stop this Nissa chick.'' Paine interppted Yuna and Rikku's girly chatter.
''I agree with Paine.'' Tifa stepped in.
The Celcius was in reach of the Zanarkand piers. The door in the back of the ship opened, and four figures appeared.
''As soon as we're near the land, we make a jump for it.'' Tifa instructed.
Paine, Yuna, and Rikku all nodded in agreement.
They were getting closer to land. Tifa was the first to jump off the ship. She landed safely. The other three girls soon followed after. After that, the Celcius made a turn and headed in another direction.
''Tifa!''
A shadow came running in the quad's direction.
''Tidus'
''You guys made it.'' He averted his eyes to Yuna. ''And Yuna, you came too.'' He smiled to her.
''Yep!''
''Tidus, where is she holding the party?'' Paine asked.
''Zanarkand Resort. Its not far from here'
''Okay lets go!'' Rikku cheered.
''Rikku, I think it would be best if you lay low. If Nissa sees you, she might kill you on sight with her powers, seeing as how you're the only person she seems to hate the most.'' Tidus stated.
Tifa turned to Rikku. ''He's right. When we get to the Resort, you should hide somewhere. But be close-by. I'll call you out when things get rocky'
Rikku felt a little disappointed. ''But Tifa-kun, I...I want to fight along your side. I want to take her down too'
''Dammit Rikku, just listen to her!'' Paine stepped in.
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