so i plan to make my chapters short, like i mentioned in the first chapter. but not so short like 300 words or something. at least a good 1500 or 2000 words. (too me that's short. i probably go as short as 1000)

i also like to point out that even though i'm telling the story in rikku's pov, there will be a few 'meanwhile' kinda scenes throughout the story. "well, why don't you just make it a third person pov story?" but if i do, then it takes away rikku's thoughts and feelings.

well, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy or Hana Yori Dango

Beta Read by: Skymia

Chapter 2 - The Red Notice

The frenzy continued even throughout class hours, and the teachers didn't do anything. I couldn't stand it, so I ran down the hall when no one was looking. I exited out a fire escape and thundered down the stairs until I came to a landing. I could see the gray sky of Luca City, and pounded on the railings in frustration.

"UNBELIEVABLE!" I screamed to the sky. I started stomping and waving my arms around like a crazy machina. "What's so funny about bullying and teasing someone? Those bunch of spoiled, snobby, self-centered, idiots! Aaargh!"

There was no answer except for the wind blowing. It feels good to release my frustration...I like this place...

School was over but as I walked away from school property, I could hear everyone laughing. They were talking about Yaibel as they climbed into their luxury vehicle - probably imported from a faraway city. They zoomed past me, but I didn't care.

I was heading to my part-time job where my childhood friend was waiting for me. I could see her from afar as she cleaned the windows of the sweet store we work at. I waved and called her.

"Yuna!" I yelled. She turned and smiled.

Yuna goes to a normal high school since she's also a commoner like me. Even though we go to different schools, we've been close since day care. It was a normal work day until it was finally closing time. As we were cleaning the small sweets shop, I told her about what happened at my school.

"That's so cruel!" Yuna gasped. "How can they allow that?"

"When you have money, you have power." I sighed, wiping down the counter top. "And they love to abuse their power."

"I don't think I could go through that." Yuna said, thinking. "I would leave right away."

"Everyone that was targeted by F4 always does." I nodded. Yuna grew silent, so I looked up at her. "What's wrong?"

"I bet you could survive in a jungle like that." Yuna commented. "For one, I'm surprised you haven't done anything."

"Heh?" I chuckled, but I was confused as well.

"Well...because you're such a strong person. I remember you always protect me whenever I'm in trouble. Like when we were in kindergarden." Yuna stared to count. "And in middle school...and in high school."

"That's because you're my best friend." I said, as if it was nothing.

"You always do this, sorta, kangaroo jump and punch them right on the jaw." Yuna said, imitating me from the past. "Why don't you do it anymore?"

"These guys are beyond my level!" I told her, fanning my hand.

"But then...no one will know you're really a nice person." Yuna said, tilting her head.

I just sighed and drift back to my thoughts...

"Rikku! Come look what I found." I heard my mother calling. I rushed out of my room and found my mother holding a lunch box. "Isn't it pretty? I found it while cleaning the house. It belonged to your grandmother."

"Ma, that's too fancy! I'm find with the old one." I reassured her. She just lightly slapped my arm.

"It's ok, Rikku. After all, you go to Liminality. It's ok to be a little fancy." She said, setting the beautiful, floral patterned lunch box aside. "Tomorrow I'll pack your favorite Guado Fruits."

"That's right, Rikku. Nothing is too good for my daughter." Pops partly shouted from the living room.

"Brother! Dinner's ready!" Mother called.

This is my poor, but happy, family. I live in an old company apartment building. The living room connects with the kitchen, so everything is jam-packed tight. There's only three rooms for my parents, Brother, and me. It's small and cramped, and you can smell everyone. But I wouldn't have it any other way.

"Today is Al Bhed Noodles!" Mother announced, and placed a single bowl in the center of the table. "Let's eat!"

"Wait a minute, Sudran." Pops said, making an announcement. "Today, I decided to save this wine bottle for two weeks until something is worth celebrating!"

Everyone clapped and smiled. I was a little dumbfounded.

"And you, Brother? What is your news?" Pops asked.

"I'm gonna study real hard and try to enter the cheapest high school I can." He said, also very proud.

"Rikku?" Pops continued.

"Well, I'm doing ok in school. And...I really wished I could have gone to a cheap school too." I shrugged. Pops grumbled.

"It's ok, Rikku!" He thundered. I felt mother touch my arm.

"We are happy you can enter such a well known school." She smiled warmly.

The truth is, I hate Luca Liminality. However, I can't say things like "I hate my school" or "I want to transfer out" because my family is too proud. Everyone always ask them if it's true that their daughter or sister attend to Luca Liminality even though we're a poor family. And they're proud to say it's true, and are willing support me.

So I can't tell them that I want to leave. I can't crush them when they have such happy faces. After all, it was my decision to come to Luca Liminality in the first place.

I was walking up the stairs of the auditorium of the Liminality for new student school visit. I never really wanted to come here, but I thought I would it a try and see what it's like.

Finally, someone approached the podium on stage. She was beautiful, and I could tell she was a successful woman. She had an aura that felt warm and comforting, and yet powerful. I knew she was a rich and famous person even though I'd never seen her before.

"My name is Yunalesca. I went to Luca Liminality High School and graduated 5 years ago. Welcome." She spoke.

She started talking about her experience when she attend to Luca Liminality, and how it helped her throughout her future. I was just amazed and began to think how much I wanted to be just like her.

"Be true to yourself. If you do, I'm sure you'll enjoy your life here in school."

I thought I could have an exciting school life. But I was wrong...

I hate Liminality! I hate the arrogant F4 and my cruel classmates. Yuna is right though. Her words continue to ring in my ears.

"For one, I'm surprised you haven't done anything."

Most of all, I hate myself for not being able to say anything...

Another day at school, and Yaibel was no where to be found. It couldn't be helped, and everyone continued on with their lives as if he never existed. It was lunch break, and I sat alone in the cafeteria. As I opened my lunch box...

"Eh?" I mumbled. The Guado Fruits mom packed were miniatures. "What the heck?"

"Hey, Shelinda. Wanna sit with us?" I overheard someone.

"Come with us, girl." A few boys cornered poor Shelinda. But I decided to step in.

"Shelinda!" I called, she turned and saw me. I just pointed at the empty chair to sit with me. She gladly slipped away from the creepy guys and sat with me.

"Thank you." She said, shyly.

"No problem." I smiled, being friendly.

"I don't think I could ever get used to this place." She said, opening her lunch box. I gasped in excitement.

"Are you a commoner then?" I asked.

She just stared at me, confused. Then she squealed and pointed at my rice.

"Why are they all moldy?" She wailed.

"That's Besaid Flavoring Rice." I simply answered. I slowly nodded. "So you're a rich girl too."

"Huh?" She looked clueless.

"Here. Try some." I offered my rice.

She grabbed her spoon and ate a small amount. I watched her eat slowly until she smiled.

"It's delicious!" She said.

We continued to eat our lunch and chat with each other. It turns out Shelinda is fluent in 5 different languages and travels to other parts of Spira and beyond, like Ivalice. I was glad I was making a friend - even if she is a rich girl, she seemed like a nice person.

She got up to throw away her lunch, but she bumped into someone and spilled all over his front.

"Ah! I'm so sorry." She said, and looked up.

Everyone in the cafeteria grew quiet since she was standing in front of Tidus himself. She was speechless, but managed to gather her shaking voice.

"I'm s-sorry. I'll pay for the cleaning." She quickly added.

"Cleaning?" Tidus said. He removed his tie, practically ripping his shirt off and thrust it at Shelinda. She squealed and stepped back. The rest of F4 came to the scene.

"Hey, Tidus. You don't have to be mean to such a cute girl." Baralai said, and stood closely next to her. Nooj came around the other side.

"And what a shame too." Nooj said. "If only you were 10 years older. You have any older sisters?" He asked.

"Ugh, I feel a chill." Tidus groaned, rolling his eyes. "What are you gonna do if I get pneumonia?"

Shelinda didn't say a word. She was like a helpless mouse. Tidus leaned in close, glaring at her.

I couldn't take it...

"What would you know about the future of Spira?" He said, growing angry. "You useless, little-"

"STOP..." I shouted, but didn't finish my plea.

What am I doing?

Tidus turned to look at me, shocked. So I continued...slowly.

"...please..." I mumbled, suddenly scared. "...f-forgive her...please?"

Silence.

Everyone was staring at me, and Tidus was the hardest to look at. I could feel his eyes staring hard at my head. He slowly walked around me as if I was some prey he was going to eat.

Finally, he walked away with his F4 cliche. The last thing I saw was Gippal's green eye staring right at me, and I wasn't sure what he was thinking.

I never wanted attention...I just wanted to go unnoticed throughout the rest of my school days.

But I was invited to the game...

The next day, I opened my locker to find F4's one and only Red Notice hanging inside...

yup, i'm stopping here. so i hope you've figured out that italics are past events. i mean, it's pretty common in all fanfics to use that effect. but just to sure in case there's new readers.

also, i made Brother be younger than rikku (being true to the drama and all)

i try to keep the dialogue to my own words, but it's still pretty similar to the drama. at least the very important and key lines will be similar to the drama.

so what you think?