A.N. Hey readers! This chapter here is an interlude, somethin' I came up with on a whim, basically, while listening to "Where The Stars Go Blue," the Kurt Nilsen and Venke Knutson version. When I saw the video of the two singing it on YouTube, for some reason, it made me think of Rikku and Gippal, so then I got an idea...and that's where this comes in! Hope you enjoy!
Sorry for the late update, by the way ; A lot of drama between me 'n dad has left me in a not-so-spectacular mood for several days at a time.
Interlude: Donna and Bartholomew's Wedding
Ages: Rikku- 22, Gippal-23, Rubah and Pnyjano- 4
"So it's finally happenin', eh?" Rikku smiled as she felt familiar arms wrap around her slightly bulging middle and familiar lips leave a loving kiss on her neck. She nodded.
"Yep! Donna finally accepted Bartholomew's proposal," she replied, gently shoving Gippal back a bit with a playful smile, earning an overly dramatic gasp from him. "But Rikuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, I thought you loved meeeeeeeeee!" he exclaimed in a whiny voice. Rubah and Pnyjano giggled as they ran into the room.
"Daddy, you're bein' silly again!" Rubah exclaimed as she clung to Gippal's pant leg. Her soft, golden-blond hair was done in two braids, one on either side of her head, dimples gracing both cheeks as she smiled. She looked up at him, her jade green eyes twinkling with excitement. He responded by tickling her sides, causing her to shriek with laughter.
"Momma, are we gonna get to see Aunt Lulu today?" Pnyjano asked, holding a small machina in his hands, smiling broadly. His blond hair was spiked like Gippal's, though his eyes were swirly and jade green like Rikku's. Rikku nodded and his smile only got wider, his dimples showing as well. Where Rubah was the fun-seeking, spunky, and bubbly of the twins, Pnyjano was the quiet, observant, and solemn one. Both loved to laugh and spend time with each other and their parents, but when alone, their ultimate personalities would take over. It was plain to Rikku which one would follow in her footsteps and which one would follow in Gippal's, though she didn't mind. She smiled as she realized that neither one of them really followed a certain parent; both had qualities of her and Gippal both in them.
"Hey Rubah! Race ya to our room!" Pnyjano exclaimed, clutching his machina close. They ran off together, laughing the whole way. Rikku giggled and turned to face Gippal, who was watching her with a soft look in his eye. He walked over to her and kissed her, softly caressing her cheek as he did so. She pulled back and grinned.
"Race ya to our room!" with that, she was off. Gippal shook his head slowly, amused, and ran after her, determined not to lose.
Rikku zipped up her dress, twirling in the mirror once she'd done so to get a good look. The dress hugged all of her curves modestly, halter-style and a gorgeous emerald color. She wore her emerald ring Gippal had given to her as a present, matching earrings and necklace as well. Gippal buttoned up the last button on his jacket and held out his arm to her. She giggled and looped her arm through his, the couple exiting the airship and walking towards the wedding ceremony that was currently being held at the center of Kilika.
After the ceremony, everyone headed to the area behind the gate for the reception. Rikku sighed as she watched Donna and Bartholomew kiss, a smile of warmth gracing her lips. Gippal snuck up behind her and kissed her neck, causing her to jump.
"We've got to sing the song for them that we had planned," he whispered, and she nodded. They went up to the karaoke area and everyone stopped when the song started. Gippal and Rikku looked at each other before Rikku started to sing.
(Note: Rikku's words are in Italics, Gippal's are underlined, and both of them singing is in bold)
Dancin' where the stars go blue
Dancin' where the evenin' fell
Gippal grinned at her and took his turn.
Dancin' in her wooden shoes
They faced each other, smiling.
In a wedding gown.
They faced the audience together
Dancin' out on seventh street
Gippal closed his eyes, a serene smile on his face.
Dancin' to the underground
Rikku looked out at the audience.
Dancin' little marionette
They both looked out at the audience.
Are you happy now?
They slowly turned, looked into each other's eyes, smiling, and sang to each other.
Where do you go when you're lonely?
Where do you go when you're blue?
Where do you go when you're lonely?
I'll follow you, when the stars go blue.
Rikku grinned, enjoying the time on stage with her husband. Being a songstress during the time with Vegnagun helped her gain her singing skills, she thought. She closed her eyes as she sung the next part.
When the stars go blue
Gippal faced the audience with a serious face.
Laughing with your pretty mouth
Rikku couldn't help but smile a bit.
Laughin' with your broken eyes
Rikku and Gippal faced each other once again, fingers intertwined. They smiled at each other.
Laughing with your lover's tongue,
in a lullaby.
Where do you go when you're lonely?
Where do you go when you're blue?
Where do you go when you're lonely?
I'll follow you, when the stars go blue.
When the stars go blue.
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
Where do you go? Oooohhhh
Where do you go? Ooooohhh
Where do you go...
when you're lonely?
Gippal turned to Rikku and she turned to look at the audience with a smile.
Where do you go when you're blue? Yeaaahh
Together they faced the audience again.
Where do you go when you're lonely, I'll follow you
Aaaahaahahaaaaaa
Where do you go when you're lonely?
Where do you go when you're blue? Yeah
Where do you go when you're lonely?
I'll follow you, when the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blueeee
They faced each other again, closing their eyes.
When the stars go...blue...
The audience went wild, earning blushes from both Gippal and Rikku. They got off the stage and sat down to eat. Baralai was up next.
"I'd like to sing a song to my wife, Paine. It describes how I felt during our times in the Crimson Squad." Rikku clapped with the rest of the audience whereas Gippal was too busy stuffing his mouth to care. The music started.
One stolen look cross
the room
an illusive smile, but soon baby soon.
One minute for
every hour
but time hasn't been on our side on our side.
Still
holding on
been waiting so long
for that indelible time.
When
the stars shines upon me
and the night feels so lonely then
I
only picture your face
and remember the days, nights and now
I
spent them with you
(I spent them with you)
Paine smiled up at him gently as he smiled at her from the stage.
Two worlds under
the sun
We melt into one, just come baby come.
All the signs
says it's so
appointed upon by the hour of love
Still
holding on
been waiting so long
for that indelible time.
When the stars
shines upon me
and the night feels so lonely then
I only
picture your face
and remember the days, nights and now
I
spent them with you
Rikku felt her eyes tear up. "So romantic," she whispered. Gippal couldn't help but agree...Mentally, of course.
My coffee is cold 'cause I've waited so long,
and thoughts of your smile always makes me feel strong
I'm drawing a picture of you in my mind
and the thought of your smile is making me miss you so much
Baralai smiled at Paine, his eyes glowing with love.
When the stars
shines upon me
and the night feels so lonely then
I only
picture your face
and remember the days, nights and now
I
spent them with you
I spent them with you
(I spent them with
you)
I spent them with you
(I spent them with you)
The audience went wild once more as Baralai blushed, taking his seat next to Paine. He was greeted with a passionate kiss. Rikku smirked.
"They've changed each other, you know?" She said, turning to Gippal. He nodded, smiling down at her. He placed a hand on her stomach.
"And we have changed each other...For the better, of course."
The pyrefly...wasn't there.
Hope you guys liked! It's a sort of apology for not having anything else done for ya, with all the crap that's been going on 'n all.