Hi Everyone. Sorry for the delay, I haven't been able to get to a computer very often. I hope you liked chapter 1. To those who sent me a message, thank you!!!!! gives huge hugs. This story has been my new baby. I will still be working on the other ones. I'm kinda stuck with 'Blood'. Nice case of writers block, I love ideas if anyone has any. Also I forgot to add the disclaimer in Chapter 1. And I have a new obsession with my Tidus action figure I happened to find at my local game store grins tons

Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy x or x2. If I did Tidus would be all mine, mine I tell you.

Chapter 2: New Friends and a Project

I walked into the bridge of the airship with a firm resolve. I wasn't surprised when everyone turned and looked at me. All of my friends and guardians in one room, except two. We've also picked up a few additions to our little family. Rikku's brother joined us and was currently in the pilot's chair. A mysterious silver haired girl named Paine who seemed to be as tough as nails. She joined us recently as a guest of Lulu's. Buddy works as the navigator; he was a member of the Al Bhed Psyches. He joined us as Brother's friend and somewhat translator. Then there is Shinra, a twelve year old genius. He's been with us since Home was destroyed. He was one of few children that escaped on the ship. Cid wasn't currently in the cabin with us, probably taking a break to find something to eat or resting.

We were still flying in Uncle Cid's airship. Brother was waiting for his ship to be repaired. After we defeated Sin the Al Bhed found another airship lying on the bottom of the ocean near Besaid Island. Being as Brother was in charge of the mission he claimed the airship as his. Of course nobody contested him to his claim. He was after all the son of the leader of the Al Bhed, a prince of sorts.

I catch Rikku's eye. She knows me well enough to know what I'm feeling. She smiles and nods her head. She has changed a lot since we've defeated Sin. She has grown more mature, but she is still Rikku. The bouncy, fun, happy, loving person, but much, much stronger.

"Everyone…" I said firmly, catching everyone's attention.

"I have a short mission for us. It won't take long, but it's of a personal nature. If you don't want to take part, I understand." I watch the faces of all my friends and family and smile. Nobody moved an inch.

"I am going to Macalania. Like I said it is a personal matter, so please don't question me why." I watch as Rikku's eyes soften. She probably knows why I am going. I stand in my place as Lulu comes toward me. She wraps her arms around me in a sisterly hug. My guardians that were on my pilgrimage know me and may possibly have an idea of what I'm doing.

From over Lulu's shoulder I catch Brother's eye. He smiles and nods to me. Turning around he sat back in the pilot's chair and set a course for Macalania. Letting go of Lulu I stepped over to the chair where Shinra was sitting. I slightly tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. Startled, he dropped the project he was tinkering with and turned to me.

"Shinra, I need your help. Are you up for a challenge?" I asked him, smiling.

"Ya!" he shouted. I couldn't see his face behind his mask, but I could tell he was smiling. I took him by the hand and walked with him to the cabin of the airship.

"I would like this to be between us ok?" I told him. He nodded in understanding. I knew he wouldn't tell anyone. It wasn't that much of a secret. Everyone will eventually find out, but for now this was my project. When we got to the cabin I sat down on a sofa Uncle Cid had put there so the people riding in the ship could sit comfortably.

"I would like you to make something for me. Do you know how sphere recorders work?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"Of course" he answered, trying not to sound conceited.

"Good, I would like you to make me something that can record memories onto spheres." I explained.

"Oh! Like the sphere theatre in Luca!" he said excitedly.

"Exactly", I smiled. "But smaller so I can carry it easily."

Shinra smiled. "Ok, I can do that. I just need parts and maybe a day or so."

"You can have whatever you need, help yourself to the storeroom. It will take a day or more to get to Macalania Woods so you should have enough time." I smiled as he jumped off the sofa and ran down the stairs to the hall eager to get started. I smiled to myself. This will work, I know it will. Getting up I headed after Shinra to help him get the parts he needed.

End ch2