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Invitation

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The exam had just ended and Tidus went into his room. "I can't believe it, you are younger than me and you got into the game before me..." Wakka whined while following him. "I'm surprised to..." Tidus fell on his bed with a big smile glued on his face.

Gippal walked in with his arm around CT, followed by Nooj, Nicky and Baralai. "So, why were you called?" Gippal asked. "This is gonna hurt – he is in Zanarkand Abes." Nooj said and crossed his arms. Everyone else in the room were blown dumb for a second. Baralai started to laugh. "His kidding, right..."

Tidus sat up and shrug his shoulders. "It's not official yet but so I was told." Nicky sat next to Tidus and pinched his cheeks. "I'm so proud of you, my little rougey. Mommy is very happy-" Her voice was very gentle. Everyone started to laugh. "Just kidding – congratulations."

The others wanted to shake Tiduses hand too but his cell rang. He stepped away from the crowd rubbing his flushing cheek. "Hi dad..." Hi Tidus. I just got your message. I'm very happy about you. "Thanks..." Gippal did some move with his hand and everyone started to laugh really loud. "Hey, would you mind..." Tidus snapped at them.

When are you coming home, I thought we could celebrate. "The results should be out in 4 days so...at the end of the week maybe." Ok, see you then. I'm proud of you son. "Ok, bye...hey, is it ok for me to bring some friends. We aren't gonna see each other after the summer and..." Sure. I've got to go now. See you at home.

"Yeah..." Tidus whispered when the call ended. "Who was it?" CT asked and rolled off the bed right when Gippal wanted to jump next to her. "My dad. I wanted to go home as soon as possible and I was wondering if you wanted to come over." Baralai nodded. "Sure we'll come."

"It's settled then, but what are we going to do meanwhile..." Gippal was tickling CT on the ground. "Looks like our two lovebirds are already busy."

"I didn't know you got back together? Let's go outside, it's too stuffy in here anyway." Nicky said and walked to the door. The others followed her. "Hey, where are you going..." CT shook her head and hissed. "You're impossible." She grabbed Gippals hand and pulled him up. "Let's go..." He stood up and kissed CT on the neck. "What would I do without you..."

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"...and then he asked me out." Rikku pounced around the room when Lulu stepped in. Paine was drawing in silence and Yuna was sitting under the blanket drinking tea that Rikku had brought her. "You were up early today. And you weren't at the breakfast either." Rikku said and placed her hand on her hip. "Yeah, sensei Auron had an emergency..." She walked to Yunas bed and caressed her head "Feeling better?" Yuna nodded and put her cup on the table. "Sensei wanted me to tell you that you are ready but he reminded that there is always something new to learn." Yuna sighted with a smile.

"Oh, this came to you in the morning." Lulu handed her a letter. Rikku marched to Yunas desk and grabbed the last toast from the table while Yuna opened the letter.

"So what was the emergency?" Rikku asked with her mouth full. "I have no idea, I had to substitute him in the dawn but he cancelled all the other classes..." Paine walked to Rikku with her picture. "Here, it's finished." It was a drawing of the 4 friends as fairies. "I love it!" Rikku turned the picture round. "Hey girls aren't we cute!" Yuna raised her head. "I want something like that too! I haven't got photos of you anyway."

"I wont have the time to finish it...you are leaving home soon, like every year." Paine said and went to pick up her pencils. "What if this time it's different and you come along with me." Yuna said. "We have a big house and its empty most of the time. It won't be any bother...unless you don't want to..."

The girls looked at each other and nodded. "Of course we will come."

"Great! Mother said she found me a dance teacher and the beach is practically behind the house. You can stay as long as you want to."

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Yuna and her friends had packed their bags and left Naiteki Taira. Like every year Harold drew through the city for Yuna to get fresh flowers and visit her fathers grave. After that they headed home but got stuck in a hold-up.

Some really loud music came from the limo next to them. "Do they think they own the road?" Paine frowned to the strident base. The roof window of the limo opened and Wakka appeared. He was looking ahead of the road.

Lulu, who was closest to the window, scrolled it down and leaned out side. "HEY!" She yelled to Wakka. Wakka looked around to see who was shouting and noticed Lulu. He pointed on himself with his thumb. "Yeah, I'm talking to you. Can you please turn it-" Lulu yelled but Wakka cut her off. "I CAN'T HEAR YOU"

Lulu sighted and stepped out to get closer to him. "Please, turn it down. Thank you..." Lulu said with botheration and pulled her long hair away from her eyes.

Wakka was staring at Lulu for some time but when her message got to him, he disappeared into the car. The music decreased but when he got out to continue talking to Lulu, she had already gone back and closed the window. Wakka returned to his seat with disappointment. "We should be moving soon..." He said and looked out. "Did you know her?" Nicky asked and pointed to the car next to them with her head.

"Huh?" Wakka woke from his thoughts. Nicky waved a hand in front of him. "What did she do, put a spell on you or something?"

"She looked like a witch to me..." CT said and shook her head with a grin. "Hocus-pocus..." Nooj whispered and everyone laughed, except Wakka who looked hurt. "Stop it!" Tidus patted him on the shoulder. "Don't take it seriously. Their only kidding, right guys?" He asked looking around and everyone nodded. "...Romeo." Again they burst into laugh and the limo slowly moved.

Back at Yunas car the girls started to get anxious. "How much more, Harold?" Yuna asked looking at the road in front of them. "Soon, very soon." Harold said and turned off the main road.

"Are you sure your mother won't mind we are coming?" Rikku turned herself on the front seat to see Yuna better. "No, it's totally ok. She wrote back and was pleased that I want to spend times with my friends." Yuna answered. "We have so much free space that some rooms haven't been used in years."

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After admiring some beautiful landscape out of the city the car reached the gate and drove in. Harold stopped in front of the door and the girls got out. Yuna didn't like being catered so she went to open the trunk. The front door opened and Yuna recognized Isabellas voice. She ran to her and greeted her mother with a hug. "It has been a while, hasn't it..." Isabella whispered. "It's good to be home, mom." Yuna said and stepped back. "You cut your hair?" Yuna asked and tousled Isabellas short hair. "You like it?" Yuna nodded. "I love it..."

Lulu, Rikku and Paine had lifted their bags out and were waiting for instructions. Yuna turned to them and called them closer. "Mother, these are my friends I told you about." Isabella smiled to them. "I've heard much about you. You are always welcome in here. Now, let's get you settled in." She went inside and the girls followed her. "Your rooms are upstairs..."

Isabella leaded them up and left where the guestrooms were. Yuna looked inside. "I see you have done some changes."

"I asked a young decorator to look around with a critical eye." Isabella explained. "They looked like museums before." Yuna laughed. "Yes, I remember – don't touch anything!"

"I took the entire day off so we could do something." Isabella suggested. "Are you hungry?" The girls all nodded. "Fine then, I'll get the water running and you make yourselves comfortable." She nodded and went to the kitchen. "Well, pick a room!" Yuna said and pointed to the doors. They went inside and Yuna checked if there were fresh towels and soap in the bathroom. "Unpack later, let's go downstairs. I have no idea what mom is doing there right now."

"Wow, this place is amazing. Is it old?" Paine asked when they walked the stairs. "It is supposed to be a mansion. Our family has lived here for centuries." Lulu nodded. "I noticed the coat of arms at the gate..."

Rikku stopped to tie her shoelaces and heard a knock on the door. She waited if someone would come but seamed that no one noticed and she went to open it. Behind it stood a man with a helmet on. "Hello..." She said faltering. The man took the helmet off and revealed his spiky blond hair and blue eyes. "Who are you?" he asked looking someone familiar behind Rikkus back. "Rikku. I'm Yunas friend. Who are YOU?" She said staring at Tidus. "Is Isabella Osaka home?" He asked and Rikku nodded.

Tidus took an envelope from his pocket. "I'm in a hurry and I don't have time for tea and wonders how I have grown, so just give it to her, ok!" He said and handed her the envelope. "Thanks..." Tidus turned around and sat on his bike, put the helmet back on and drove away. Rikku shrug her shoulders and went inside with the envelope to join the others.