HEY!!!! Well I'm not sick anymore!!! Yeah…well now I don't have any excuse not to do my homework! LOL. Anyways, I thought long and hard on this chapter…well not too hard, cause I kind of update pretty fast. LOL. Anyways this chapter is entitled "Smile now, Cry later" I really like this chapter cause it reminds me of my favorite PGSM show ever!! Which is where I got a lot of my influence! Anyways I really hope you enjoy reading this one. PEACE!!

"Tidus!" Lulu yelled from across the warehouse, running toward him. Not following far behind Gippal threw his metal pole to the side, running faster to Rikku's side. Checking Rikku's pulse, he looked toward Tidus with concerning eyes. Tidus' back had been facing them since they had reentered the warehouse. Leaning over Yuna's body like a child they were afraid to ask if she was okay…if she was dead. Thinking it to themselves Gippal lifted Rikku into his arms.

"C'mon Tidus! We have to get them to a hospital!" Tidus did not stir, not moving in the least. A feeling of sympathy entered Lulu, as she noticed his cheeks were glossed with tears. Shaking the unbearable feeling away she knelt down to her knees, turning Tidus around forcefully.

"Tidus, pull yourself together! We have to get her to a hospital or she will die!"

"I've already killed her Lulu…look at what I've put her through…look!" The tone of his voice was so strong that Lulu jumped back landing on her side, her crimson eyes wide in disbelief. Glancing back at Rikku she thundered, "Rikku needs a doctor too, now c'mon!" Resuming authority she stood leading the way to the exit.

"Lulu!" Stopping in her tracks, her heart pounding, her palms sweating. She knew what he wanted to know. Turning slowly, lifting her head to his eyes she whispered.

"What?"

"Who did this?"

"We don't know…he got away." She had let them down, punishing herself inside she turned around exiting toward the parking lot. Guilt consumed her. If only she had ran faster, acted quicker, if only she had been stronger…strong enough to see his face. Gippal stood waiting for Tidus who had now lifted Yuna. She was fragile, like a doll in his arms. Both exited to the parking lot, Lulu had already started the car. Speeding away, and down many streets and hills they eventually reached the hospital. Running out from the car, and into the hospital doors they were met by many concerned doctors and nurses who swept Yuna and Rikku into their arms. Waiting in the lobby was frustrating, but overall quiet.

"Tidus…I am real sorry that we didn't catch the guy. Maybe when Rikku wakes up she'll remember. I'm sure of it." With no response from Tidus Gippal resumed to slouch back into his chair. Staring into the digital clock on the wall for what seemed like hours.

"No…it's my fault. We should have taken them straight to the hospital. I should never of said to chase him. Now…and now she may die...because of me."

"Tidus…don't beat yourself up alright? Everything will be fine—"Gippal…I think I'm going to go home—"Everything alright?" Everything wasn't all right. With the hours that had passed Tidus had decided upon something. Taking his coat from the chair he stood.

"You want me to call you when I hear something—"No," his words sharp, and quick. Zipping his coat with haste he exited the hospital, leaving Gippal confused, and not understanding his change of heart. It had gotten much colder than before, and the wind chilled Tidus' face bringing tears into his eyes. He walked slowly, and it gave him time to think.

"Is it a dream…was it a dream Tidus?" Her last word piercing themselves into his heart, and it wasn't a dream. Finally taking it all in he realized that it was no longer a decision that needed to be prolonged.

"Yuna…I'm sorry…it wasn't a dream…none of it…we can never be together. I have to…I have to marry Lenne… I will marry Lenne." Departing into the shadows he was gone, refusing to look back he continued. Fighting his feet to move forward, he couldn't bare the pain that had begun to dwell upon his heart. Going home with the wind gusting far behind him he tucked his hands into his pockets.

"I must tear away from you Yuna. There can be no us…there will be no us."

Continuing on, he lost himself in thoughts of the past, of his childhood. Memories swept through him, bringing him to smile, and at times to tears; some of joy…and some of pain. Before he knew it he had barely passed his own house. Walking up the steps he entered. Lenne sat before him, an expression of disappointment spread across her face. Standing to speak she was halted by the slight of hand coming from Tidus.

"Don't Lenne. I know that you are upset…and you have every right to be. You're pregnant…with my child, and I haven't been taking anything serious. Please forgive me. I…think your right. We should get married." Her scorn faded instantly into a gleeful smile, running into his arms they embraced.

"I shall learn to love you."

Next Morning

The sun beamed through the shades awakening Tidus from his slumber. It had been the first night in a while that Tidus and Lenne had slept in the same bed. Her hand lay gently on his bare chest. Her hair pushed to side causing her fair skin to stand out. Now she was gone, her clothes lay on top of the hamper, the covers pulled away at her side. Scratching his head he sat up.

"What do you mean you didn't take care of it!"

"Lenne…you must calm down all right? I'll take care of it." Wondering the cause to the commotion Tidus stood up turning the knob to enter into the main foyer. Seymour stood in the door's entrance with Lenne closing the door.

"What was that all about?"

"Nothing, Seymour came for tea, but I forgot all about it so he'll be back next week." Smiling she turned into the kitchen. Shrugging his shoulders he followed her. Sitting down to the table to eat breakfast he remembered the former night. Lenne had been ear-to-ear smiling, and he remembered why. He had decided to marry her…to let go of Yuna…for good…for the sake of his family.

Bevelle Hospital

Entering through the door Lulu was near to igniting the intruder into flames.

"It's me Rikku! Don't blow me up you meanie!" The flame disappeared back into Lulu's palm.

"Sorry Rikku…I've been here all night, just kind of tired. Oh my you look horrible! Are you okay?" Rikku's forehead draped with a white bandage from the former night, her right eye blackened, her bottom lip cut. She continued to stumble in.

"Rikku…you may just want to sit down?" Continuing to move forward to Yuna's side she held her hand.

"Yuna…I thought you were dead." Yuna's eyes opened slightly, smiling she held Rikku's hand tightly with obviously more strength. Lulu helped prop her up so that she could talk.

"What happened Rikku…" Silence overcame the room, wiping all sounds from existence.

"Well…a lot actually. Shuyin…is dead…he died in the crash." With no facial expression she turned to the window, closing her eyes tightly…rehashing the memories.

"What else," she said slowly.

"Well you've just been…sleeping—"Enough Rikku, you must tell me who took you last night." Narrowing her eyes, concentrating solely on the floor she whispered.

"Seymour—"What! Why would he—"He's the father…he is the father of Lenne's baby! —"What do you mean, I thought—"I don't know either…it's a long story, but he is…trust me." Nodding her head she smiled, "Of course I trust you." Rikku turned back to Yuna instantly.

"Do you hear that Yuna, Tidus isn't the father."

"That's not true Rikku…he is…he is with her. There is no need to comfort me." Shaking her head she refused to believe the change…she was ready to let go. Stepping in signaling for Rikku to stop…to not overwhelm her.

"Rikku you need to let Yuna rest." Smiling a tear slipping from her wet eyelash.

"Yuna! You don't need to smile! You don't have to keep smiling." Turning to Rikku her smile fades.

"Rikku…Lulu…I'm leaving tomorrow for Besaid. I am going to attend the University there. I…need…to get away. I don't believe I will be coming back." Taken back along with the breath from both of their lungs, almost forcing them to sit down as silence consumed the room.