Monday. January. 5th
First day back from Christmas Break/ Grade 12 Field Trip
For Yuna the holiday went by too quickly. Frankly she wanted more time to herself to think about her future and more important the present. Every now and then Yuna would often be thinking of Tidus, this was a new thing for her. She had only seen him about four times during the two weeks but they never talked to one another. And you know how their conversations were, argumments, so she didn't even bother with him. But not talking with him just made Yuna think about him more often, but it wasn't like she was in love with him or anything.
Anyways, Yuna had just arrived to school with Rikku and saw all the grade 12 students who were going on the field trip all waiting in the forum with Principal Mika and the geograpgy teachers.
Tidus was already there with Wakka, Lulu and Lenne, and smiled when they saw Yuna and Rikku walk up to them. Rikku just jumped around oh so excited about the trip but Yuna just stood there off into her own world thinking.
Only one more semester of school left then High School is done. And with that rolling around the corner, that also meant that the baby would be born soon. Yuna had recently went to the doctor for her regular check-up with Rikku and Cid and found out that the baby would be born in mid May. That was 4 months away.
"Yuna?"
The school year had gone by so fast and she couldn't believe it. But now with the baby coming what was Yuna to do after school? She had planned to go to Zanarkand University after summer and stay there for another 4 years then return to Besaid for a little break then travel to Bevelle and become a Maester. But that road seemed out of reach for Yuna now.
"......Yuna!?"
Too many things were always on her mind all at once and it's a miracle she never had a nervous break down yet (((00))). Somedays Yuna felt like crying, just to releave herself from all the stress and all the responsibilites she was going to take once the baby was born. Other days she just wanted to be alone, to rethink her life through but the right path never came to her clearly. Sometimes......it was really sad.
"YUNA!?" A voice slightly shouted.
Yuna pulled out of her thoughts and into reality where she heard Tidus calling out to her.
"Huh?" She asked completely lost.
"I got everything we'll need for the trip up to Gagazet. We can leave anytime since most people have already left." Tidus explained.
Yuna then nodded telling Tidus that she was ready.
"Good. Well lets get going then."
And at another nod from Yuna the two were off, leaving the school building and into Tidus' car, driving towards the beach to the farry.
Tidus also knew the responsibilities of when the baby would be born. Though no one really knew but Tidus was also thinking about the future with a baby. Was he cut out to be a father? What if his own kid hated him just like his own father does to him? He never wanted to think that but it was on his mind all time. Sometimes it felt that he should just run away but knew he couldn't and frankly, he never really wanted to.
Tidus thought how Yuna was handling everything. What was on her mind all the time. Most likely everything that was on his. He thought how much Yuna must be scared right now which made him realize that he couldn't leave her now.
Tidus slightly looked over at her and noticed her hands on her stomach while she looked out the window. A small smile appeared on his face but then he quickly turned around and focusd on the road. Just then a car came by on Tidus' side. It was Rikku with Gippal, Baralai and another girl named Paine. They never really knew her simply because she was one of the most popular girls in the entire school so they never had a chance to get to know her.
Anyways, as Tidus continued driving, him and Yuna saw the four in the other car, singing, laughing, and yelling while drinking coke. Yuna thought they had gone insane but Tidus knew they were just having fun and were really excited about the trip.
"......Tidus......?" Yuna asked softly and quiet, almost speechless.
"Yeah?" He replied asking.
"T-Thanks for coming up with me." Yuna told him.
"Sure thing. I'm sure you didn't want to be stuck with the singing coke kids." He replied.
Yuna then chuckled. "Yeah."
Tidus smiled. Yuna was beginning to enjoy her time going up with Tidus and he was glad.
After another 20 minutes of silence, Tidus and Yuna had finally reached the docks and boarded the farry that would cross th ocean to Zanarkand.
Yuna had wondered off and Tidus was talking to Wakka, staring out at the water.
"So did you get to talk to Lulu?" Tidus asked.
"Yeah, but it didn't go as well as I thought. She kept avoilding the conversation about the movies so we just talked about the trip and what we're going to do." Wakka replied.
"Oh bummer, heh, at least it was better then Yuna's and my conversation. We didn't say much again. She was really quiet." Tidus said.
"Well duh? You have to go and talk to her. Don't wait for her. Or are still a bit jealous about her kiss with Seymour?" Wakka asked.
I AM NOT JEALOUS WAKKA!!! Can you stop bringing that up?" Tidus asked, placing his hand on his hip, feeling annoyed.
"Okay fine, but you have to go and talk to her then. She won't be able to trust and get to know you if you don't approach her." Wakka explained.
"Yeah, thanks for the advice there, dad." Tidus sarcastically told him.
Wakka smiled happily seeing Tidus just roll his eyes and walk away. Now only if he could fix up his problem with Lulu......then everything would be great again.
The ferry that was carrying all those who were on was huge. Alteat half of the grade 12's had boarded, most just sitting around in their cars or alking around.
As Tidus continued to walk around, he spotted Yuna kneeling down, hear a cage, patting the heads of baby chocobo's. Aww they were so cute. Tidus smiled and approached her.
"Cute, aren't they?" Tidus started, making conversation.
"Yeah......" Yuna replied weakly. She then stood up carefully and faced Tidus.
"Umm Tidus..." "Look, Yuna..." They both said at the same time.
Yuna chuckled and Tidus scratched the back of his head with a smile.
"Look, I know that lately we haven't gotton along that well. You were with those sluts and I was acting stubbern all the time but I was hoping that 'maybe' we can put all of that behind us." Yuna told him.
Tidus smiled. "That's all I want Yuna. I mean well, like it or not we're gonna have a baby together." He replied.
Yuna nodded.
"So you think we can just start over and get to know each other?" Tidus asked.
"I.........would like that." Yuna replied shyly. "As long as you don't do anything stupid again."
Both smiled at each other.
"Attenion all passengers. We shall be arriving at Zanarkand in a fe minutes. Please gather you belongings at this time and enjoy your stay in Spira's capital machina city." The driver announced through the P.A System.
"Whelps, lets get going then." Tidus told her cheerfully.
Yuna nodded and smiled. She was slowly seeing the cheerful side of him just like she saw in the 9th grade.
As another hour rolled by, Tidus was back on the road driving, throught the wonderous city, Zanarkand. The buildings were designed in many different shapes and sizes, some so tall that you were amazed. The use of machina was everywhere, lights filling the streets and thousands of people outside everywhere.
"Tidus, we should stop at a store to pick up a map of Mt Gagazet." Yuna told him.
"Okay, no prob." Tidus replied, scouting the area then finding a small store and parking in front of it. "You want anything while were here?" He asked.
"No I'm fine. And remember it's the east side map of Gagazet we need." Yuna replied.
"No sweat, got it covered." Tidus told her then left the car.
He then walked into the store and to the front counter.
"Umm, excuse me?" Tidus asks the store clerk. She then turned around and smiled. She seemed like a nice old lady.
"Excuse me, hi. I need a map of Gagazett, east side." Tidus asked.
"UR rammu, rammu du oui du ouihk syh. Oui ehdanacdat eh yhodrehk? " The store clerk asked.
"UMMM, right, I-don't-speak-Al-Bhed." Tidus told her, waving his arms in front of him.
"Xieda y vnayg oui yna duu. Oui fyhd ouin vehkanc lid uvv?? E lyh tu dryd vun oui." She asked taking out a really sharp knife.
"What, no, put that knife down!!!" Tidus said, freaking out.
"Muug puo, ev oui ryja hu picehacc, mayja ymnayto, E'ja kud fung du ku." The old lady said shrugging her shoulders.
"I-NEED-A-MAP-OF-MOUNT-GAGAZET. Do you understand me?" He asked......again.
"Fryd? Oui kuehk du Gagazet?? Fro fru hela, pa lynavim edc lumt ib drana." She told Tidus
"Wha---YES Gagazet. A map I need." Tidus said, hoping that now she understoold him.
"Famm rana oui ku. OUI CRUIMT UV ICD CET DRD EH DRA VENCD BMLA O HID." She shouted, giving him a map.
"Umm, yes, thank you." Tidus told her awkardly then left the store.
"Ruhacdmo, baubma draca tyoc..." She mummled to herself, wiping down her table.
Tidus walked out of the corner store and returned to his car, opening the door and sitting in his chair then closing the door, starting the car.
"Find the map?" Yuna asked.
"Yeah. The old lady spoke Al Bhed but I'm sure she knew what I was talking about." Tidus replied, continuing driving.
Yuna smiled and turned her head, staring out the window. The sun was just beginning to set as they just left Zanarkand and heading up to Gagazet. They were finall almost there after almost 10 hours of traveling.
'For all those who are traveling through Gagazet, there is a pretty bad storm warning and will last throughout the night. Its best to stay off the roads tonight if your in that area. There also has been reports of freezing in Macalania woods......' The radio forecasted but Tidus turned off the radio.
"We should be fine." Tidus told her. "So what does the map say? Which way?"
Yuna opened the map and looked at the roads. "It says to go west then north. That'll bring us to the bottom of the mountain then we walk from there to the cabin." Yuna replied.
"They expect us to walk up that huge mountain while its snowing?" Tidus asked thinking that it sounded wrong.
"I guess." Yuna said shrugging her shoulders.
The strom was picking up, it was harder to see what was in front of them. It was also getting dark, but thankfully they made it to the bottom of the mountain and Tidus parked his car in the parking lot.
Tidus and Yuna then stepped out of the car. It was a really cold blizzard out.
"Its freezing!" Yuna said.
"Lets just hurry up and get to the cabin." Tidus said, opening the trunk and taking out his bag and placing it on his shoulders. He picked up Yuna's as well and closed his trunk and carried her bag then started up the mountain.
Meanwhile......back in the cabin.
"OOO it looks really bad outside. I hope Yunie and Tidus are okay." Rikku said starring out a window.
"They are the only ones who haven't arrived yet." Lulu told Rikku.
"I'm sure they will be here soon, ya? Its probably just the storm slowing them down, they'll be okay." Wakka said.
Gippal then walked over to Rikku. "Hey we're all gonna play some twister. You guys in?" He asked smiling.
"OOOO!!! I love twister!! I am so in!!" Rikku said taking Gippal's hand and running off.
Wakka laughed then looked over to Lulu. She looked really sad and worried. "You okay Lu?"
"No. I hope Yuna will be okay. And we have no way of contacting her so it just makes things worse. Its not good for Yuna to be out in this weather 5 months pregnant. If anything were to happen to her......" Lulu replied.
"Hey, don't worry. If they don't come soon, Gippal and I will go out and look for them, okay?" Wakka asked, trying to smile.
Lulu then turned towards him. "Thanks Wakka. You were always so kind."
"Tidus!! I can't see anything! Are we almost there!?" Yuna shouted.
"The map shows a path that should be here but it ain't here!" Tidus replied.
"Have you been leading us in circles!?" Yuna asked, feeling a bit annoyed and cold.
"No! I've been following the map! Something is wrong."
"TIDUS!?!? What the hell!?" Yuna asked. "Give me that damn map!" She then began to look down at it.
Tidus just stood there holding his and Yuna's bags.
Yuna's eyes then lit up in anger. "TIDUS YOU STUPID SHOOPUF!!!" She then threw the map at him. "That map is for the east side of Gagazet!!!! WE NEEDED WAST!!!!"
"Huh?" Tidus asked looking at the map.
"This is great. I knew I shouldn't of trusted you!!! Now were lost in the middle of a mountain in a blizzard!!!" Yuna shouted at him.
"Hey calm down! I'll get us out of this." Tidus hoped.
"You better! I don't need this Tidus."
Tidus then began to look around but the snow was thick and coming down heavily. Plus it was also growing darker and darker with each minute that passed by. But luck was with him for he spotted a cabin. A dark cabin.
"Yuna, there is a cabin over there. Lets go." Tidus told her. The two then began to walk towards it then entered. It was a small lookout cabin and was no sign of people.
What will happen to the two in the cabin? Will Rikku and the others find the two missing friends. Wil emotions, secrets and feelings be revealed?? OF COURSE!! Stay tuned and see what happens in the next chapter. Plz review too!