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Around 7:30, everyone was up and getting ready to start the travel up again.

"I'm gonna take a shower." Rikku gathered her necessities and made her way into the wash room.

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Rikku was still showering by the time the boys had finished.

Yuna sighed (but it was fake) and collected her items. "I'm going to see if I can borrow Tidus's shower, maybe you can see if Wakka and Chappu are done."

What other choice was there? And Rikku's singing wasn't all that great either. "Might as well..." Lulu did the same as Yuna.

They both walked out, knocked on either door.

"Tidus, Rikku's using the shower and isn't out yet. Can I use yours?" Yuna winked, indicating Operation Muja.

"Of course. She's not singing, is she?"

Yuna nodded.

Lulu explained to Chappu her situation.

"Ya." he opened the door wider so she could get in.

"Brudda, Lulu's usin' the shower, ya?" Chappu called to Wakka, who made his bed.

"Ya." he called back as Lulu easily made her way in.

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Rikku hopped out of the shower, dried, got dressed, did her hair, and hurried out to the room beside hers. "Yuna's in the shower?"

"Uh huh."

"Good." she grabbed Tidus by the wrist and brought him to the door. "Yuna, we need to talk. Done yet?"

An "Almost" came out.

"Good. So are we going to do it?"

"I don't know Rikku, she'll get mad."

"Get mad at what?" Tidus was obviously left out.

Rikku quickly filled him in.

"Rikku, if you do that, she's going to be really angry..." Tidus scratched his head.

"I know, so we've got to think of something else." Yuna thought.

"Without being caught." Rikku added.

"We'll think of something later I guess." Tidus shrugged.

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Leaving Luca was done not too long after, and crossing Mi'hen was a piece of cake, due to the new machines, rather than old machina being used. Taking a ride on a newly made hover craft was faster than the old fashioned walk. Choccobos would have been an option if it wern't for the high price due to the lack of bird seen in that area. Why not get them shipped? Easy: too much gil, too much work to hassle them around, and not enough willing people to move them.

There was really no use to stop by Rin's Travel Agency, but it would be nice to pay a visit to get Rikku to stop insisting.

"Re Rin!" Rikku beamed.

"Rammu Rikku. Ruf yna oui?"

"Kuut dryhgc. Fa zicd cdubat po vycd vun y jeced yhodrehk haf?"

"Fa ryt y vaf bnupmasc, pid fa'na veha, dryhg oui."

"Kuut du rayn, caa oy mydan!"

"Poa."

And with that, on they went, riding another hover craft, feeling the wind rush by as they did so. Chappu who sat next to Lulu too her hand, squeezed it tight with a smile. Lulu looked to him, gripping his hand with her free one. Wakka watched as the two almost silently spoke among themselves, as if sharing the world's biggest, most important secret. It was weird, what he felt. Why jealousy? Sad? Possibly a little anger?! Thoughts spun in his head about the new emotion. "Why, ya?" he thought.

The ride wasn't too long now, not after the High Road, they took another craft to go through the Mushroom Rock to the Temple of Djose. This time, Wakka sat with Lulu, a small action Tidus made to push the two together. Wakka glanced at Lulu, and when she caught him, staring into her eyes, he flinched and quickly acted as if he hadn't looked at her at all. It was odd, but something about that once piercing gaze seemed soft, and not to jagged.

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Climbing rocks and lifts may not have been the most fun thing to do, but the temple was now in sight.

Rikku sighed not too many feet away from the doors, exhausted by the long hike, and dropped like a sack of rocks. "I'm pooped!" she took in a breath.

"You can rest while we talk to the Fayth." Lulu helped pick up the young girl.

"Alright..."

The doors to the once religious building opened up, and out came an Al Bhed. "If you're here to buy Machina, we're not selling!" he spoke.

"Huh?" Rikku lifted her head to see a familiar face, and quickly scramble up to say something while holding the doors open. "Gippal?"

The male stopped, with an expression as if he had once met up with this person. "Oh, it's Cid's Girl!" he smiled.

Rikku crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. "E ryja y hysa."

"Rikku," he began, "Ruf'ja oui paah?"

"Hajan paddan! 'Labd fa kuddy ramb cyja dra funmt huf..."

"Naymmo? Kuut milg."

"Dryhgc."

"What are they saying?" Wakka leaned over to Yuna.

"About how things are now." Yuna replied.

When the conversation was over, Tidus brought his question up. "How do you know each other?"

"You could say we used to da-"

"Gippal here works for my Pop in the machine faction." Rikku spoke as if she were going to yell. "Anyway, let's go see the Fayth." Rikku led her friends inside, pushing past Gippal. Rikku's agitated side wasn't shown often, but for some reason Gippal brought it out in her.

"E fyc kuehk du cyo fa tydat. Fryd'c fnuhk fedr dryd?" Gippal was puzzled.

Inside Rikku got a lot of warm greetings. "Pops owns the machine faction here. He bought it after we defeated Sin." Rikku explained as she climbed up the stairs.

Through the Cloister and into the Chamber, the Fayth for Ixion appeared, wanting to make it's statement clear. "Travel through Spira, as you did on your pilgrimage - no short cuts! Be careful, however, Seymour has a hide out just before you reach the Moon Flow. I will teach you how to send the dead back to where they once came from." the Fayth did a dance much like the sending, except with out a staff and a few more twirls. Yuna nodded as she took each step in, memorizing every small detail. The Fayth after wished a safe trip and disappeared.

Rikku was the first to shoot through the temple.

"Rikku!" Gippal called, stopping the girl in her tracks. He move onward, stopped, and called, "Where're you going?"

"I have to go on my travels now, but if I'm lucky I'll -" Rikku stopped herself from being embarrassed. "I'll be finished this as fast as I can."

"Great. I'll see you later Cid's Girl."

"I have a name!" Rikku blushed and left.

Chuckles and giggles arose from Rikku's friends at her reaction to the man, but Lulu's face would have been the most alarming if she allowed it to show. A cross of "this is interesting" and "Rikku's got a very interesting friend." Someone who could make Rikku blush?

Rikku waited outside, relived "the old friend" - if you'd like to call him that - was on the other side of the closed doors.

"Rikku, how do you know him?" Somehow Yuna was now beside the cross armed, pouting, red faced, confused Rikku.

"That's a long story." Rikku's facial expression changed to a more Rikku like face.

"We have time." the rest of the gang caught up as Yuna said this.

"It's fine." Rikku shook her head. "We gotta get to the Moon Flow!" Rikku jumped up and led the way, everyone behind. "Dryd fyc lmuca!"

Taking it easy was the way to go, but the Fayth also warned them about the hide out. Yuna's arm bumped into Tidus's twice, and Tidus took her hand in his. The two looked at each other, smiled weakly, and looked away, keeping their eyes open and hearing alert. Wakka caught Chappu wrapping his arms around Lulu's waist. The former feeling he had on the hover craft returned, and Wakka was now upset at himself for feeling bad things. But it wasn't just him feeling awkward, it was also Lulu. The small things she had done with Wakka were now haunting her thoughts, even with Chappu beside her. This wasn't right! Where was her mind?!

"There you are." Auron was at the other end of the Djose road, with Jecht and Braska just arriving behind them.

Lulu let go of her thoughts and was freed from Chappu's arms. "Careful, Seymour is located somewhere near by."

"We know, he got a hold of Lord Jyscal. He had a very hard time finding him, but we managed to get here." Braska explained.

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"You can not hold me hostage Seymour. I forgive you for the wrong you have done, but please stop this madness! Please! I'm begging! It is not right to kill, murder, slaughter! Revenge isn't an option!" Jyscal demanded for Seymour's attention.

"Silence Father!" Seymour halted the man. "Don't interfere, you're live will be at stake." his now calm voice would have sent chills up anyone's spine, but not Jyscal's.

"If it is to protect innocent lives, it'll be worth it."

Seymour stared deep into Jyscal and left without a word.

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"But it's too dangerous, and we may need your help!" Yuna pleaded for her father to stay.

"I'm sorry, but we must try to help." Braska held his daughter possibly for the last time in his arms as she silently weeped.

"Take care." Jecht wished everyone.

"We'll be back for you later." Auron added.

Braska let go of his daughter. "I love you." he whispered and joined his friends.

"I - I lov - v - v -e you too - oo - oo - oo." she was now held by everyone of her close friends, waving good bye. Afterwards, taking a moment to calm her was what they did. Having to lose your dear parent twice must be a hardship. Especially when he only said very few words to you.

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Silent was the trip. Yuna was still clung to Tidus, but not as tight, calming down. Yuna let go as they reached the Shoopuf rides. They spoke to a Hypello running it, payed the fee and hopped aboard. The ride was smooth, no bumps, at least, not now. Lulu was stuck between Rikku and Wakka. If it wern't for Rikku, she's be between both Besaid brothers, and they couldn't have that! Wakka spoke quietly to Lulu, and she responded with a "Yes."

"I was also wonderin' if there would be a way Chappu could stay."

"It's possible."

"Lu, would you like to have lunch together?" Wakka shrugged.

"We always do." Lulu turned her head to the view of the sea.

"Oh, right." he nervously scratched the back of his head.

Rikku scurried to Chappu's side, bent over to try and not make much movement. It was best to leave the two together.

"So how come you stay far from Wakka and Lulu, ya?" Chappu asked as soon as he noticed the blond girl beside him.

"It's a habit." Rikku shrugged. "... Well, unless Lulu's alone. Because then it's easier to talk to her. I'm wondering if I should.." Rikku rambled about random things, keeping Chappu occupied.

"But, I guess dinner would be alright.." Lulu looked back at him. The feeling she used to get around Chappu had arrived.

"Great, ya?" Wakka grinned.

"Re Rin!" "Hi Rin!"

"Rammu Rikku. Ruf yna oui?" "Hello Rikku. How are you?"

"Kuut dryhgc. Fa zicd cdubat po vycd vun y jeced yhodrehk haf?" "Good thanks. We just stopped by fast for a visit anything new?"

"Fa ryt y vaf bnupmasc, pid fa'na veha, dryhg oui." "We had a few problems, but we're fine, thank you."

"Kuut du rayn, caa oy mydan!" "Good to hear, see ya later!"

"Poa." "Bye."

"E ryja y hysa." "I have a name."

"Hajan paddan! 'Labd fa kuddy ramb cyja dra funmt huf..." "Never better! 'Cept we gotta help save the world now..."

"Naymmo? Kuut milg." "Really? Good luck."

"Dryhgc." "Thanks."

"E fyc kuehk du cyo fa tydat. Fryd'c fnuhk fedr dryd" "I was going to say we dated. What's wrong with that?"

"Dryd fyc lmuca!" "That was close!"

Gotta play the game again to see what comes after the Moon Flow. Hope you enjoyed this chapter!

xmoonsx