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"Yuna! Yuna! Dear machina, Yuna, wake up!"

I felt Yuna raise her head up and sleepily glance around the room, spotting Rikku running about just outside the door, which was half way open for some reason. I, too, see this as a sign to be cautious, and stand as Yuna does the same.

Placing a hand on the handle of her gun, which was still holstered on her waist, she slowly walks over to Rikku, as I follow behind her.

"What's the matter, Rikku?" She asks, glancing down both ways in the hallway before looking back at Rikku, who seemed to be in a state of hysteria.

"I was.. at Gippal's... and I..." She was gasping for air, and Yuna stopped her abruptly.

"Calm down. Everything's alright. Now, take a deep breath and tell me what happened, Rikku." Yuna said, placing a comforting hand on Rikku's shoulder, who in turn pulled Yuna into an embrace.

"Thanks, cous..."

I couldn't see it, but I was nearly positive Yuna was smiling, even though she was still worried about Rikku. "What's the matter..?"

Rikku pulled back, gazing into her cousin's eyes. "I was at Gippal's hotel, you know, 'cause he had to have that meeting with Baralai, and he said he'd take me to Fallen Aeons tonight, y'know, that bar up the street? Well, when we were getting ready someone knocked on the door. I insisted I answer it instead, but he got there before me, so ended up opening it, of course. I couldn't see who it was or if there was more than one person, at the time, and one of 'em jumped at Gippal and made him fall backwards. Another one jumped on me and at least two others went off somewhere in the hotel room.

I couldn't see what it was, though, that's what got me. Whatever it was was smart enough to cover my eyes with it's hand. I guessed the same thing happened with Gippal. All he kept asking was if I was alright. But then he stopped talking and everything became silent. I had closed my eyes because the person's hand was wet or something, and whatever it was kept dripping on my face, which might I add was disgusting. When I opened them again, the thing that was on top of me was gone, and the room was wrecked. Gippal ended up being injured, 'cause he kept trying to fight whatever was on him. He has a lot of cuts and gashes on his chest and side, and one on his face, but thankfully that one isn't as bad."

Rikku took another breath as she finished explaining things to Yuna and I. Yuna was in a state of complete shock, very noticeable.

"Are you alright?" She asks, and quickly adding "And Gippal, is he alright?"

The young Al Bhed nods, braids flying about as she does. "I'm alright. I brought Gippal into this hospital and they're tending to him now. I stayed in there with him for about an hour or two before I actually came to talk to you guys."

Yuna sighed in relief and began walking down the hall, towards the lobby. "What's his room number?"

"156."

I wonder what could've done such a thing... I thought as I followed behind my friends to Gippal's room, where we entered shortly after, seeing as Yuna's room is only ten doors down from his.

Rikku went to place herself in a chair on the side of his bed, gazing down at him with worry. Yuna stood at the end of the bed, looking at Gippal, but every once in a while bringing her stare up to meet mine.

"He'll be okay." Rikku comments, sighing lightly as she leaned back in her chair and switched her stare to her cousin.

"That's good to hear, Rikku," Yuna says, smiling at her. "but I really want to go check out Gipp's hotel room. See if I can find anything."

"I'll stay here, then." She says, looking back down at Gippal. "But be careful, Yunie, okay?"

Yuna smiles lightly and nods, turning to me. "Want to come?"

I nod, giving her a smirk before looking to Rikku. "We'll be back in about an hour or two. If we're later, then... Well, you understand. Come, Yuna, let's go."

Yuna and I exit the room, waving at Rikku before leaving her alone with the unconscious Gippal.

"You think this is a good idea?" I ask her as we walk side by side, heading toward the lobby. She looks at me and smiles, nodding. "Yeah, Paine. Don't worry."

"It's not me that I'm worrying about." I commented, giving her a soft smile.

She laughs somewhat. "Well, I'll be alright as long as you're alright."

"And I'll be alright as long as you're alright."

"Plausible."

I laugh at this and wrap my arms around her waist, making her stop abruptly. I place a kiss lightly on her forehead as she turns toward me, a content smile apparent on her beautiful features. She throws her arms around my neck and rests her head on my shoulder, closing her eyes shortly after.

"I love you." She sighs, placing a soft kiss on my neck, which sends pleasurable shivers throughout my body.

"I love you, too." My hands ran along her back, stopping every now and then to press her firmly against me.

"You two have seriously gotta stop making out in a public hospital. Aren't you s'pose to be figuring out what in machina's name attacked us?"

Yuna and I glance to our left, seeing Rikku leaning out Gippal's doorway with a smug smile evident on her face.

"We're getting to it." I said, capturing Yuna's lips with a swift kiss before she could respond.

Rikku laughs at this and rolls her eyes, walking back into the room. "Don't take all night."

The young high summoner pulls away from me reluctantly, gazing up into my eyes with an innocent smile. Dear Yevon...

"What time is it, anyway?" She asks, taking my hand in hers and walking to the lobby.

"3:48." I informed her after glancing at the clock just before the exit. "In the morning." She simply nods at this, pulling me out the front double doors.

"Gippal's place isn't to far, right?" Yuna asks me, seeing as she had no idea where the hotel in question was positioned.

"I don't think so. I think it's just right up here."

Yuna sighs in relief. I could tell she wanted some time to think things through alone.

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We navigated the city for at least ten minutes before we actually came upon the hotel, dubbed Bahamut's Rage.

I'm surprised Gippal could actually afford such a nice hotel. I think with a smirk, shaking my head.

"Wait... If they were attacked, wouldn't someone have known?" Yuna questions, glancing at me.

"From what I know," I started, walking away from the register. "they were the only ones on that floor."

"Oh... That's awkward."

We walked in silence the rest of the way, neither of us knowing what to say or do. I kept on guard, sensing something wrong with the whole dilemma. Yuna seemed nervous, and I cast her a smile, letting her know I wouldn't let anything happen to her.

"It's this room." I whispered, motioning toward it before cautiously taking a glance in.

Disaster. Mishap. Danger.

Member to R&R, please! I'mma go work on chapter seven now, wewt! (I think I beat Yuna in chapters, too. Lol.)

- 'Rikku.Sehdan.