Authors Note - Reveiw! The only reason that i really updated today was because i had a reveiw, they keep me motivated. Ok, heres Chapter 3, enjoy!

Disclaimer - I don't own Final Fantasy. I don't own any of it. Apart from Riva.

Riva felt that her one chance at becoming a true sky pirate had just walked out of the door. Without bothering to pay for Balthier's drink, she hurtled out of the pub and into the crowded streets, looking around desperately for the pair, but they had gone. She ran across the decking, earning herself a few irate shouts from passing pirates, searching for a glimpse of that embroidered gold vest, those long ears and white hair.

"Have you seen two people, well, one viera and his companion?" She said, grasping a nearby pirate by the arm. He shrugged her off and gave her an angry glare.

"Aye. I might have done" He said slowly "Few Gil wouldn't go amiss?"

"Forget it" Riva said, darting off into the crowds. And then, she saw them, talking with a weaponry merchant.

"Having second thoughts?" Balthier said as Riva hurried up to them, breathless from running. Riva caught him slipping a small dagger into a pocket while the merchant was distracted by her arrival and she couldn't help but smile at this.

"You could say so" She replied as Fran eyed her curiously. "I wish to take you up on your offer"

"As long as you hold your part of the bargain" Balthier replied, cocky grin in place. "Now, tell me where this treasure may be, hmm?" He said snaking an arm around her shoulders and leading her to the Aerodrome, Fran following behind.

"Where are we going?" Riva asked then immediately feeling stupid when Balthier replied

"To the Strahl, of course. To hear of this treasure and to make plans to pursue it"

"They certainly don't waste any time" Riva mused as they entered the Aerodrome. Fran picked up the ship's documents from the desk and lead the way into the hangar, where a dozen magnificent ships resided. Riva was lost in thought at wondering which one she liked best, the huge, sparkling blue one with its wide wingspan, the grey one which appeared to be a warship, or the smallish yellow one, sandwiched between two others similar in size. But Fran disturbed her train of thought.

"She is still here at least"

Riva followed their gaze until her eyes rested upon a greyish airship with golden panelling. She ran her hand over the cool metal, staring in awe at its structure.

"The finest airship here" She said, turning back to her two new friends.

"I am pleased you approve." Balthier said mildly, opening the airlock

"Ladies first" He added suavely, motioning for Riva and Fran to step aboard first.

It was spotlessly clean inside, and smelt of leather and oil. Riva's favourite scents. She walked over to the cockpit and caught her reflection in the concave surface of the ships windshield, Balthier stood behind her, his arms folded, watching her explore.

"We have a skystone fitted if your treasure resides in the jagd"

He said, bringing her crashing back down to earth, her mind had been filled with thoughts of the sky. Perhaps they would even teach her how to fly this ship…..

"Of course. The treasure" Riva replied seating herself in the co-pilots seat.

"That is reserved for Fran I'm afraid" Balthier told her as the viera approached the chair. Riva jumped to her feet.

"My apologies" Riva took her place in the passengers seat as Fran took hers next to Balthier.

"Now, this treasure" He began, frowning and flicking a speck of dust from one of the controls "Where is it?"

"My sources tell me it is known as the Treasure of Nabudis" Riva replied recounting her conversation with Old Dalan. She remembered many things, but this perhaps was the most lucrative lead. And the most dangerous, alive with excitement and adventure.

Balthier let out a low whistle "Indeed. And may I ask who your sources are?"

"No" Riva said plainly. She wasn't going to have pirates bothering Old Dalan. She couldn't let that happen "But it's reliable" She added hastily "You can be sure of that"

"Where is this treasure located?" Fran asked slowly

"Necrohol of Nabudis" Riva said dramatically "Treasure of the Baknamy. But they guard it well, and it's hidden. Hidden somewhere in its depths"

Balthier looked toward Fran as if seeking confirmation of this story.

"It would appear we have nothing to lose" She said after a moment.

"Then we leave for Necrohol of Nabudis" Balthier said jabbing a few buttons on the control panel "I take it you can fight?" He added, nodding towards Riva

"Yes" She replied "I can fight well" This was true. Many days she had spent in her youth sparring with her friends, fighting wolves in the Estersand. By the age of fifteen, she was able to fell an adult Saurian with ease. However…..

"I have no weapon" She replied. She had planned on buying something in Balfonheim, but her swift departure with the pirate duo had not left her much time. "I don't normally carry one" She added without thinking

"A pirate with no ship and no weapon?" Balthier said, grinning. Riva blushed

"I was working on it" She mumbled.

"Hmm, well I'm sure we have something to lend you. We can't be travelling with a liability can we?"

"I am no liability" Riva protested determined to prove to these people she could be just as much of a pirate as they were "And I am adept with any weapon"

"Good. Now, we are to make a short detour before we pursue your Treasure of Nabudis. I hope you don't mind?"

"Not at all" Riva replied at once. She was keen to travel wherever she could and if the stories she had heard of Balthier and Fran were correct, their journey would not be at all boring in the slightest, which suited her just fine. "Where are we headed?"

"To see an old friend" Balthier replied, starting up the engine on the Strahl.