Chappie 14 is up!! Yeah it took me a while, but with the holidays, and going back to school it has been pretty crazy. Anyways enough of my babbling, that's not what you clicked on this page to read. I present to you "Between you and I."
The air slowly seemed to escape Rikku's lungs…her heart pounding through her chest. The moment had come, her emotions unstable …telling her to run, to scream, to cry…but she had to find Yuna. Opening the hospital doors the two Yevonites escorted her in, glancing at each other unsure of what her reaction was to be.
"Wait here," the Yevonite said as he held her shoulder, leaving to the main desk for check in Rikku stood as if in a trance. All of it had happened so suddenly, and now…and now Shuyin was dead. Her head dropped slowly, allowing the tears to fall. They were cold as they glazed down her warm cheeks.
"How…could this happen? It was…it was all my idea. What have…what have I done. I have killed Shuyin…and now…I'm killing Yunie…I'm a murderer—
Those last words seemed to hang in the air, drilling their way into her ears. Embedding itself into her brain, closing her eyes she could feel the word seep into her.
"Okay Miss…they are ready to take you back." Snapping her eyes open, she followed through the many corridors, stopping at the final door the nurse turned around.
"Miss…are you sure want to do this?" The question hit Rikku hard, it was all now real…her cousin had crashed, had been hurt, and was now behind this door. Nodding her head the nurse respected her decision; turning the handle slowly she opened the door. Finding the strength she moved her legs forward. Coming to an abrupt halt, she jolted to a complete stop.
"Yunie…"
"Yunie! No! Oh please Yunie!"Startled the nurse felt the immense pain surface; clenching the door handle she felt the need to turn away. Falling to her knees, grasping Yuna's hand she screamed silently, "Why! Oh Yunie! Please, I'm so sorry, Yunie…forgive me."
Her face blotched with bruises; her lips were thinly sliced, partly from where she had been thrown through the window. Her face was calm, silent, peacefully sleeping. Standing Rikku turned to the nurse.
"What's wrong with her? Why wont she wake up!" Hesitant the nurse took a breath, "She is in a coma…the doctors aren't sure when she will wake up—"But she will wake up? Right?" Shifting her hands upon her skirt the nurse looked away.
"I am sorry…but we don't know that." Standing still, her face frozen with disbelief. Slowly she dropped to the floor, placing her palms onto the cold marble floor. Shaking her head, a hand grabbed her up.
"Pull yourself together—"Gippal…" A faint smile arose upon his lips. Nodding he pulled her closer, "Rikku…come with me… for now." Instantly she pulled away, "I can't Gippal…I must stay with Yunie!" Shaking his head, he glanced at Yuna, she was badly hurt. Turning back to Rikku he whispered, "I'm sorry Rikku…I am. But Yuna needs rest if she is going to get better. Come stay with me, we'll come everyday until she does, but someone has to watch after you—"How did you know to come here?"
"It's on the news Rikku…everybody knows. I thought you might need somebody." Letting all her fears go she ran into his arms, welcomed by his embrace. Crying into his arms she cried, "It's all my fault Gippal…I let this happen." Holding her tighter he pleaded, "No Rikku…it isn't your fault…it just happened…we can't do anything right now…please come with me. You'll only hurt more if you stay."
Tidus & Lenne's house
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK! The door startled Lenne; placing the pitcher of tea back onto the counter she grabbed a wash towel cleaning the counter. Turning back to the hallway she made her way to the door.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! Frustrated with their impatience she hollered, "I'm coming already!" Not even five feet from the door it was cast back at her. Flying from her feet into the wall at the end of the hallway. Making her way into the house Lulu held tightly a firm ball of Firaga, her black heels echoing upon the wooden floor. Moving slowly Lenne pushed the charred door from her body. The hallway covered in black, with small remnants of fire were all that remained from the blast. Crawling on her knees from beneath the door, she struggled to stand. Throwing another ball of hot steaming firaga, missing Lenne's head only inches away, she found herself seated once again.
"Where's Tidus!"
"Get the hell out of my house!" The ball of heat turned from a bright orange to a dark red with in seconds, "Wrong answer Lenne!" Exiting the bedroom from the right of the hallway, Tidus ran to Lenne's side, helping her to her feet.
"Lulu, what the hell is going on? Lenne is pregnant! What are you doing!" The flame quickly evaporated leaving her hand perspired, "Tidus never mind her! You must come with me quickly! Something has happened, Yuna—"What has happened to Yuna!" His voice sharp and quick, startled Lenne turned to him, lashing him with her eyes as to his great concern of Yuna. Pulling him closer she answered assertively, "Tidus, never mind Yuna! Look at what she did to out house! Besides you love me, not Yuna!" Ignoring her desperate attempts to shake his mind of Yuna he stepped forward, "What has happened Lulu?"
"Yuna was in a car accident…Shuyin is dead! I don't if Yuna is or not, please come with me to the hospital." Shock set into Tidus, taking a step back he leaned back into the wall, his eyes set into a trance state. Angry at the damage Lulu had caused Lenne stepped forward, "Lulu you may take your leave! Tidus does not care for Yuna! We are starting a family together, we do not need to be bothered with her—"and…and if…and if she's dead?" Tears now engulfed Lulu's eyes, her pale skin now flaming red.
"She was your friend! If she had done what you have done to her…if the roles were reversed…if…if you were hurt…she'd be there for you." Her voice shook, trembling, using every ounce of strength she had left to remain standing, "She would not abandon you!" Her last scream lead Lenne to take a step back, Tidus' head shot up. Walking forward, past Lenne to Lulu he nodded, "Let's go Lulu." Turning Lulu exited the door with Tidus close behind. Drowning out Lenne's screams he continued on.
Bevelle Hospital"Doctor Kitawaga room 243…" The smell of the hospital engulfed them both. Walking forward to the main desk he cleared his throat. Caught by glimpse of his eye he noticed Gippal.
"Gippal!" Turning slightly he noticed Tidus running up.
"Hey man, what are you doing here?"
"To see Yuna…" An awkward silence consumed the conversation.
"Well don't worry about Rikku…she's real beat up, but she is going to stay with me until…well you know…everything cools down. Well hey Yuna's room is 243…just…brace yourself…alright?" Turning back to the doors he exited into the parking lot. Turning around Tidus wondered to himself, "Brace myself…" Turning to the elevator, he entered with Lulu, pressing the 200 halls the elevator rose.
Walking slowly down the hallway they came upon the room number, turning to Lulu Tidus pleaded, "Lulu…could I have a moment?" She had been silent the entire ride, and spoke in only whispers, "Yes…please…" Turning the handle he entered. Stumbling forward upon the sight, he seated himself in the chair alongside her bed. Moving his hand to her side, grabbing her hand, he couldn't control his emotions no longer. Tears seemed to stream down his face, soaking his cheeks with not only tears, but also pain. He knew he was a big part of this…if it wasn't for him…this wouldn't have happened.
"Yuna…I'm sorry…I didn't mean to do this." Choking through his tears he squeezed her palm tighter. "Yuna…I don't know what to do…I love you, but I can't…I just can't leave Lenne…I wont…I can't walk out on my family. Yuna…you know how I feel about that…I'll never be like my ole man." Minutes passed into hours as Tidus sat in the chair…wearing a smile…one that she could not. Talking of the past, when they were younger…and everything was simple. From sunsets to Sunday school he reminisced their childhood together. Glancing at the time he noticed it was late, looking back to Yuna he smiled, "Yuna…you must wake up…I don't…I don't know if I could live with myself if…you died without knowing…that I love you. I mean it's almost as if I'm trapped— Tap, tap. A hollow sound came from beyond the door. Knowing his time had been well up he concluded there. Kissing her forehead he whispered, "I love you…and goodbye, but not for long…I'll be back…I promise…just between you and I."