DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING FROM ANY FINAL FANTASY SERIES, I JUST LIKE WRITING ABOUT THEM IN SMALL FANFICTION STORIES. PLEASE DO NOT THINK I'M STEALING YOUR IDEA, BECAUSE IT IS COMPLETELY YOURS! THANKS YOU IN ADVANCE.

(Rikku's and Tidus's AND Yuna's mind this time. I'm liking the TidusxRikku… that's what I wanted at first. But I can't just discard Yuna! She needs someone! Well, come on readers, I need some help here! I'm thinking this is going to be a rather short fic… sorry, maybe there will be a sequal… maybe not:D )

Rikku and Tidus sat silently in the locker room. How long is it going to take? Tidus asked himself. Why isn't she here yet? Is Rikku… really here? Is she really Rikku? He glanced at her. She looked like Rikku. But older, slightly prettier, and much less clothing… but hey, that was her problem.

Rikku's expression was also worried, and surprisingly her heart was beating much faster than Tidus's. Why isn't she here? What did Shinra do wrong. I know this is real, but is this it? Am I stuck here… forever? It wouldn't be that bad. Tidus was my first kind of a friend, instead of something like a brother. Come on Yunie! Where the heck are you!

Another hour went by, but there was still not portal, not rip in space or time… nothing. Just Rikku, Tidus and an empty locker room. Finally, Tidus spoke.

"Maybe it was two days Rikku… or a week or something…"

"Maybe… but I was so sure," she answered, her voice slightly on the edge.

"I mean, she'll come. Right?"

"I don't know," she said, now on the verge of tears. Tidus looked up.

"What's wrong?"

"Did you ever think about what would happen to me! I'm stuck here, okay. STUCK! She isn't coming, and I just lost everything!" a few tears escaped and came rolling down her cheek.

"Mbuh…." He studdered. "You… didn't lose me. I'm here, you can live with me!"

It didn't help much, but kept her from crying.

"Besides," he continued. "She might still be coming, I mean… she wants to doesn't she?"

"Of course! She'll be here… if she can…"

They stayed in the locker room for a couple more hours, then they left to Tidus's house. Their spirit's were sore and Rikku's heart was torn out. She had no more witty comments, she was just Rikku… sad and silent Rikku.

SPIRA

Why! Yuna thought. Why didn't I test it? Why did we send Rikku! Why am I still here! She was so frustraited… What was she to do. Her hopes were so high, she thought that maybe she would finally be able to see him again. But that was broken, and now she would have to spend 3 more years trying to let go of two people she loved dearly. One with all her heart. No! she thought. How can I even think that? She slammed her fist in frustration on the bed. What can I do…?

Paine entered the upstairs portion of the airship's cabin. She stood for a moment before sitting down on Rikku's bed, then quickly getting up and moving to sit on her own bed. She couldn't get over Rikku's disappearance either.

"…Yuna?"

"What?" she said, not like herself. Very blunt and almost unfriendly.

"We have to tell people about what happened to Rikku… like Cid and Gippal. They need to know. They won't just overlook her disappearance…"

"I don't care," Yuna said, turning to face away from Paine. "I just can't think right now."

"I know… we'll get her back Yuna. If Shinra can get Rikku there, he can get her back!" Paine said, a slight tone of hope in her voice.

A tear rolled down Yuna's face. "I hope so," she whispered.

Zanarkand

Travis meandered down the metal streets of Zanarkand. I wonder why Tidus and Rikku are so bummed lately. Maybe it's because that girl didn't come, but come on! They look like someone died! Rikku's hot, and I still feel sad just looking at her! I wonder what's wrong?

Travis entered Tidus's house to find Tidus and Rikku just sitting on the couch. Sad looks on their faces, he almost swore that Rikku was crying. What the heck is WRONG with them!

(Kind of odd way to end a chapter, but I'm having series writer's block issues, not sure how to end this. It all depends on who matches up with who… sort of… in a way… anyway, I still need your help in the reviews! Keep at it!)