Chapter 28

Hey! Sorry it took awhile to get this chapter up...I've just been sooooo busy I couldn't find the time until today. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Previously on "The True Calm II"

"Shit!" Tidus thought in his head.

Tidus looked up and noticed that all eyes were on him. He quickly put his mask on.

"Maybe they didn't notice," Tidus thought as he got to his feet.

"GET HIM!" Shuyin yelled, "AND HIS FRIENDS!"

Tidus ran as fast as his feet could carry him. As he ran down a familiar hall at a distance he could see Nooj and Gippal. As Tidus was passing them he picked Rikku up off the bed and continued running.

"Hey!" Gippal yelled.

"RUN!" Tidus bellowed.

Nooj and Gippal looked at one another in confusion not sure why Tidus was in such a rush. Footsteps echoed behind them cursing up a storm. Nooj and Gippal glanced behind them and took off in a full out sprint. When they finally caught up with Tidus, they had very unpleasant looks plastered on their faces.

"What the hell did you do?" Nooj interrogated.

"I tripped," Tidus mumbled.

Gippal burst out laughing and started to slow down. When he realized this he shut up and ran faster. As they exited the New Yevon Headquarters they ripped off the goon clothes and kept on running. When they left Bevelle and were in Macalania they went back to where everyone was hiding. Yuna rushed up to Tidus and kissed him. She took Rikku and set her on the ground.

"Maybe we should return to the travel agency," Paine said looking at the physical state Rikku was in.

"Yeah, I'm exhausted," Tidus yawned.

"I second that," Gippal yawned, "I bet you agree too, you just won't admit it."

Nooj nodded and headed for the travel agency. Gippal picked Rikku up and followed Nooj. When they arrived at the travel agency Tidus, Gippal and Nooj got their rooms and fell asleep. Later that night after everyone got a room and went to bed and Yuna joined Tidus in peaceful slumber, Rikku finally awoke. She looked around her dark room searching for the only sound that could be heard-snoring. She didn't move afraid that if she did she would be zapped…Snore…

"Where did Shuyin's goons put me? Who is that on the chair?" Rikku thought, "I got to get out of here!"

She started out slow, she moved her arms and legs, and then she slowly sat up and swung her legs over the bedside. She slowly stood up, her eyes shut tight. When Rikku was on her feet she peeked her right eye open and she realized that she would be ok. Rikku tiptoed past the snoring body and opened the door.

"Rikku," the body murmured.

Rikku gasped and turned around, "Y-yes?"

"I love you," the body calmly said.

"Huh?" Rikku questioned, as confusion drained the frightened expression from her face.

She stood in the still silence waiting for a reply but all she got were repeated snores. She snuck out of the room and let out a long sigh of relief. Rikku walked down the hall and into the lobby.

"What the?" Rikku wondered as she walked toward the front door.

Rikku opened the door and the cold welcoming moon shone on her face, and the cool magical breeze blew through her golden blonde hair.

"Ok, I am so confused," Rikku said aloud.

Rikku walked back into the agency and asked the woman at the counter, "Excuse me, but could you please tell me where I am?"

The woman looked at Rikku, as if she was crazy, "Macalania Travel Agency, shouldn't you be in bed?"

"I don't know what time it is or how I even got here," Rikku said flinging her arms in the air.

"Would you like me to contact someone for you?" The woman questioned.

"Umm…no thats all right, I'm just going to sit down for a little," Rikku replied.

"While I figure out what my next move will be, and I have to find everyone else. Maybe I should rest but just…" Rikku's thoughts were cut off by her dozing off on the lobby couch.

The next morning Yuna felt a gentle tap on her shoulder. Yuna peeked open her right eye to see Lulu standing over her and Tidus, who was still sound asleep. Yuna slowly got out of bed, making sure that she didn't wake Tidus. Lulu pulled Yuna out of the bedroom so they could talk without waking Tidus.

"What's wrong Lulu?" Yuna hoarsely asked.

"Follow me," Lulu replied walking quickly down the hallway.

As they came to the lobby, Yuna could see Paine staring at the couch, "Paine, what are you-"

Yuna's eyes widened, not sure that what she was seeing was really what she was seeing (A/N: I know that was confusing), "How did Rikku get out here?"

"I don't know, but she didn't wake Gippal up who was sitting in the chair right next to her bed," Paine said putting her hands on her hips.

"I guess we should wake her," Lulu said sitting down next to Rikku.

Lulu gently shook Rikku, "Huh?"

Rikku's eyes slowly opened to see Lulu, Paine and Yuna staring at her, "Wha? How?"

"Gippal, Nooj and Tidus rescued you, but what did they do to you?" Yuna asked pushing hair out of her face.

"I-I don't want to talk about it," Rikku said tears forming in her eyes, "Who was in the chair in the room?"

"Gippal," Paine said going to sit in a chair.

Lulu, Yuna and Paine chatted while they waited for the boys to wake up. Kimahri and Wakka joined the girls shortly after Rikku woke up. All of them were talking quietly as more people started coming into the agency. Nooj hobbled into the lobby and spotted the group and joined them, Baralai followed behind.

"Do you think I should check on Tidus?" questioned Yuna.

"Only if you want to," Lulu answered cuddling with Wakka.

Yuna walked down the hall and stopped right in front of Gippal's room. She opened the door ajar…Snore…

"Ok so he is still asleep," Yuna thought as she quietly closed the door and continued down the still hall. Yuna tiptoed into her room to find Tidus asleep. She smiled at Tidus' sleeping face, that looked like a little babies face. She crept over to the bed and crawled into bed next to Tidus. Tidus rolled over and slowly opened his eyes.

"Afternoon, Mr. Sleepyhead," Yuna teased extending her pointer finger and tenderly tapped the tip of Tidus' nose.

"Good…afternoon, uh…what time is it?" Tidus questioned groggily.

"A little after 2:30."

"Oh…sorry."

"It's ok, Gippal isn't even up yet."

"What about Nooj?"

"He got up around 11."

Tidus got up and put on a shirt (A/N: No! Keep the shirt off! Hehe, I'm naughty…just a little, lol!), "Has Rikku woken up yet?"

"Oh yeah, she was up before any of us, although she crashed on the lobby couch," Yuna giggled.

Tidus grabbed Yuna by her hands and pulled her up out of the bed," Come on, let's go join the others."

They held hands as they walked down the hall to the lobby. They walked over to the group.

"How are you feeling?" Lulu interrogated.

"Rested," Tidus replied sitting down next to Rikku, "How are you feeling, Rikku?"

"Fine, thanks," Rikku said hugging Tidus, "Thanks for saving me."

"Your welcome," Tidus said as Yuna sat on his lap.

Rikku stood up and walked away from the group and to the hall. She opened the bedroom door ajar…Snore…She quietly walked into the dark room. She glided over to Gippal and put her arms underneath Gippal, picked him up and set him on the soft bed…Snore…Rikku sat in the chair that was next to the bed. Rikku rested her head her elbows on her knees and then rested her head on her hand and sighed. She stared at Gippal, who was obviously exhausted.

…Snore…

"Poor Gippal, I'm so sorry boo," Rikku thought as guilt took her into a daze.

Gippal moaned, which caught Rikku's attention…Snore…

"I can't believe I'm alive, I thought I was going to die," Tears started to pour out of Rikku's eyes, "I would never to be able to see Gippal again, we wouldn't be able to have a future together, and Shuyin…I'm going to kick his ass for hurting me and for using Vegnagun, he's going to be sorry he EVER messed with us!"

Sorry that it dragged on and on. I hope it was long enough for you I really tried to make this one long. Anyway I hope to be back with another chapter next Friday or Saturday! R&R!

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