A/N - Sorry on the late update, I've been kind of busy lately what with school being a week away and all. Also, I can't seem to stop watching the Olympics lol. Well anyways, this chapter is short(Sorry) and I think this isn't the best chapter I've written, but atleast it's something. I've been having alot of trouble thinking about what to do in the beginning and how to end it, but I've somehow managed to finish this chapter. Note that I have not proof read it, but I will edit it when I get the chance, so if sentences don't make sense sorry. Well I really hope that this chapter was worth the wait. Also, I would like to thank the people who reviewed, that's what keeps me writing!
"Ow, be careful!" Tidus yelled at the medic, who was examining his hand. He and the rest of his team were in the locker room. They were doing quick drills for the game they had in two days. Tidus was trying to catch the blitzball that was being thrown to him, but he accidently jammed his finger while attempting to get it. The whole team kept on asking if he would be able to play for the game, but the medic kept on shaking his head at them.
The medic sighed and turned his head towards them, "I'm sorry, but Tidus can't play with this finger." he told them. Tidus closed his eyes and groaned. It was a big game for them. They were going to go up against the Luca Goers. Both teams were rivals. Last year, the Zanarkand Abes had lost against them, due to a last second shot by the Goers. That game was played in Luca, but this game was to be played in Zanarkand. They were going to have the home advantage. Tidus was so excited to play. He wanted his team to win, with or without him.
"How long?" Tidus asked him.
The medic looked up at Tidus, and then looked back at his finger. "I would say about one month." He told him. Tidus heard the team start to argue about the decision.
"But that's four games!" One of them shouted. The medic finished wrapping Tidus's finger and stood up and looked at them. "I'm sorry, but that isn't my fault," He said to them and then he looked at Tidus, "You are going to have to splint your finger, and just put some ice on it." He said to Tidus before leaving.
"What an ass." Tidus said. The team laughed, before turning serious.
Tidus sighed looking at his injured finger. "So...I can't believe I'm going to miss the biggest game of the season, but comeon, you guys are great players too. You can play just as good as me," At that, many of his teammates scoffed, "I mean it. I'm not the only one who does something on this team. Yes, I'm angry that I won't be able to play the game, but I still want us to win! Don't let this injury get in the way of winning. Just go out there on Tuesday and play!" He exclaimed. The locker room was silent for about five minutes, until one of them spoke up.
"He's right," Tidus smiled at him, "We don't need Tidus to win. Besides, Tidus isn't that good anyway." Tidus's smile turned into a frown. The whole team all laughed together, while agreeing with him.
"Gee, thanks." Tidus mumbled, as the teams laughter grew louder. The coach of the team then came up to Tidus. "Tidus, can you come in my office for a moment."
Tidus looked at him and nodded, before following behind him to the office. "Sit down Tidus." He told him. Tidus sat down and leaned back in the chair. "So, what is it you wanted to talk about?" He asked him.
"Okay, first thing I wanted to say is that you don't have to come to the game on Tuesday." He said to him.
Tidus chuckled slightly. "I know I don't have to come, but I will anyway, to support everyone."
The coach smiled and raised a brow. "Are you sure you want to come? Don't you want to go and see your girlfriend?" He asked him.
Tidus's eyes widened. "What? What girlfriend?" The coach laughed. "Well I don't read tabloids, but my teenage daughter does. And she gave me a magazine that said you were dating your highschool sweetheart. True?" He asked. Tidus kept silent for a moment, thinking of wheather he should tell him about what has been happening to him in the past two weeks or not.
He scratched the back of his head, trying to think of what to say. "Oh, about that. I was in Besaid seeing someone. Um...I did date the girl I was seeing in highschool, but we're not getting back together. We are friends now though." He told him, deciding to leave the part of his daughter out of it.
His coach nodded. "Oh, well don't think I'm trying be nosy, that's the last thing I want you to think. I don't really care much about your personal lives. Anyway, I also wanted to tell you that you aren't going to have to show up to games or practice untill that heals." He said, pointing to Tidus's finger.
Tidus nodded at him. "Yeah I realize that I don't have to show up to them, but I wan't to Coach." He said. Tidus hadn't missed one game. He had only missed one practice, but that is because his mom was in the hospital.
The coach shook his head and held up his hand. "I don't want to hear it Tidus. I know you don't miss any games, but why show up when you can't play? I know, like you said, that you want to support the team, but we already know how much support you give us. And I'm not just saying that you don't have to go, I am telling you that you don't have to be there. Understood?" He asked Tidus.
Tidus chuckled and nodded slightly. "It will be hard not to show up, but what can I do?" The coach laughed along with him. "Exactly Tidus, there is nothing you can do."
They both stood up after a minute and shook hands. "Thank you for this. I guess I'll just take a little vacation." Tidus said to him.
"Sounds good Tidus. I'll see you when your finger heals." And with that, Tidus left the coach's office.
Once Tidus had told his team that he wasn't going to be there for practice and the games, they were suprisingly understanding of it. There was only about one argument, and that was about who was going to take Tidus's place when he was gone.
He was walking back to his car, and luckily there was no papperazi. They actually were practicing at a local highschool, and they seemed to fool them about where they were, so the papperazi really had no clue where they were.
Tidus stopped when he heard his name being called. He reconized the voice immidiately. He turned around and saw his manager running towards him, waving his arms. When he reached Tidus, he put his hands on his knees, trying to catch his breath.
"I came as soon as I heard about your injury." He said quickly. Tidus rolled his eyes and put his finger out in-front of him, showing Kai. "Yepp, I'm going to be out for a month. So now, if you don't mind, I have to get going. I'm going on a vacation. I'll be back in a month, Kai."
Kai looked at Tidus's finger, then at him with a shocked expression on his face. "A month?!"
"Yeah, a month Kai. I can't play with this finger, okay? Besides, this is going to give me time to spend with Kate."
Kai looked at him for a moment, before slowly nodding his head. "Alright, alright. I guess it isn't that bad. Have fun on your...vacation. Remember to call me when you get there, okay?" He asked. Tidus smiled at him. "Can do." He said, before getting in his car and leaving for his house to pack.
"You what!?" Yuna yelled into the phone. She had just called Baralai, asking what time they were going to the beach with everyone else. Once he had told her, he said that he invited someone else. And when she asked who it was, he said that it would be a suprise. But Yuna, being Yuna, threatend him by telling him that she would literally ri-...well lets not get into that. And then Baralai, being the coward he is, told her who else was going, which didn't make her to happy.
"Well...I think he should be able to spend some time with you so you guys can talk about things. Also, he should be able to spend some time with Kate, shouldn't he?"
Yuna sighed and nodded, though he couldn't see her. "He should. And I really have to get to telling Kate about him."
"You still haven't told her?" He asked, suprised.
"No, I haven't. I just don't know how to tell her though!"
"Yuna, just tell her. To be honest, I think she would be excited knowing that her dad didn't leave her."
Yuna tilted her head, thinking about what Kate's reaction would be like. "You know...I think she would be happy to hear that. I don't know when to tell though."
"Tell her this afternoone at the beach, Tidus will be there."
"Yeah...I think I will. Well, I guess I'll see you later. Thank you."
"Goodbye Yuna." Yuna hung up and put the phone down. She looked towards Kate's room, and then made her way there to see if she was awake yet. She turned the knob and quietly opened the door, careful to not wake her up if she was still sleeping. She poked her head into the room and looked over to Kate's bed. She smiled when she saw a small figure under the covers. She slowly moved to her bed and sat on the edge. She giggled alittle when she heard Kate snoring softly. Just like her father she thought. She brushed some of Kate's lightish brown hair out of her face, and looked and her peaceful expression.Kate began to move alittle, and opened her eyes tiredly. She immidiately smiled when she saw Yuna sitting next to her.
Kate sat up and yawned, before looking back at her mom. "Good morning, mommy." She said, giving Yuna a hug.
Yuna laughed and hugged Kate back. "Good morning sweetie. Did you sleep well?" Kate nodded excitedly. "Yepp!" Yuna slowly nodded and sighed. Why not tell her now? Hopefully, Kate would understand.
"Kate, I have to talk about something." She told her. Kate looked at Yuna and nodded, as she made her way over to sit next to her. "About what?"
Yuna took a deep breath, and started to tell her. "Well actually...it's about your dad, Kate. Remember how I told you that you didn't have a dad, because he left?" Kate nodded, suddenly becoming more interested, "And do you remember that man you met when Rikku dropped you off here that one day?" Kate once again nodded, still not understanding what Yuna was trying to tell her, "Kate...that man...that was him. That was your dad." Yuna looked at Kate, who had a blank expression on her face. Yuna became very nervous. She just continued stare at Kate, looking for any type of reaction.
"He is my daddy?" Kate asked in a small voice.
"Yes, that was him." Yuna told her, not knowing if her reaction was good or bad.
Kate looked at Yuna, confused. "Where is he now?" She asked her.
"He is coming here today. He lives in Zankarkand. He plays for the blitzball team called the Zanarkand Abes. You know them right?" Kate was a huge blitzball fan actually, she just never really knew the player's names.
Kate's eyes widened at the mention of one of her favorite teams. "The Zanarkand Abes? My daddy plays for the Zanarkand Abes!?" She asked Yuna, becoming excited.
Yuna laughed at her daughter's excitement. "Yeah, he does. Do you want to see him today?"
"Yeah mommy, I wanna see him!"
"Well, he is on his way here right now, just to see you. You'll see him when we go to the beach today. Won't that be fun?" Kate nodded, and she just seemed to just get more enthusiastic from that point on.
Today will be fun...right?