...here will be a developing moment for this story.
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Chapter 4 - I Declare War!
I had a feeling today was going to be even worse than yesterday. But I hoped it would just be the same harassment, and maybe I'll grow used to it. Except that always never happens in the real world. I was scared just to open my locker, and when I did-
"Aaaaaaahh!!" I screamed, and so did everyone near me.
Snakes fell out of my locker and started to slither everywhere. I was too petrified to do anything. I just kept thinking how someone could open my locker in the first place. I was all alone since everyone ran away from the snakes. But I felt someone standing behind me.
The next thing I knew, three guys grabbed me and covered my mouth. They dragged me away and into an empty classroom. No one was around to see us, and I was helplessly out numbered. They pinned my hands and feet down so I couldn't fight back.
"Stay still, little pedlr!" He grumbled. (bitch)
Then he pulled out a knife and I knew I was in serious trouble. I started struggling even more, but the two that pinned me down were buffed up blitzball players. The guy ripped my shirt with the knife and started to chuckle.
"No!" I screamed. "Someone! Help me!"
As if my prayer was answered, we heard someone sigh. We all turned to look and found someone laying on chairs lined up. It was Gippal, and he stood up with a book in his hand. He just looked bored, like he wasn't surprised to see such a sight.
"And I thought I finally found a quiet place." He moaned. "Let her go."
"But...I have to! She never gives up-" The boy with the knife said, but Gippal cut him off.
"Just shut up," Gippal said, rolling his eye of boredom. Then he glared with that cold stare. "I said...let her go."
They hesitated at first, but they left without a word. I was still in shock, not because of the boys...but Gippal saved me. Why would he do that? Suddenly, I realized if he didn't show up, I could have been raped. The terrifying thought overwhelmed me that I started feeling tears forming.
I can't cry in front of Gippal! I just took quick short breathes to try to stop myself from crying. Gippal didn't left, he just sat on a chair and stared at me like I was some facinating painting. I tried my best to gather my voice, but he spoke first.
"The cleaning lady...is cleaning the fire escape." He explained.
There was a long silence between us. Was that an excuse...?
"T-Thank you." I managed.
"Don't misunderstood me." He quickly said. "I just hate these things."
And with that, he left the room as well.
At Tidus' Mansion...
"Gippal?!" Tidus yelled through his cell phone.
"Yeah, he just showed up and said stop-"
"Why didn't you do as I told you?!" Tidus yelled. "You just make her go away!!"
He hung up the phone and paced around the spacious room in fury. At the same moment, a old elegant woman entered the room with her 7 assistants. She was chatting on her cell phone in fluent Al Bhed, obviously talking business deals. She snapped her phone closed and lazily gazed at Tidus.
"Oh, you're here." She said. Tidus looked away, irritated.
"Being away for 6 months and this is the greeting you say to your son?" Tidus grumbled and stared back at her.
A deadlock stare. It was something Tidus was used too...
"Madam Lulu," Auron spoke. Lulu gave her coat to him and they walked away.
At dinner, Lulu and Tidus sat at opposite ends of the long table. It was a silent dinner with only clicks and quiet munching of food. It wasn't even 2 minutes when Lulu placed her fork down.
"Auron," Lulu called.
"Madam Lulu," Auron arrived.
"Please bring the chef here." She simply said, sipping her wine. Auron bowed and left the dining room. Tidus just continued eating, not saying a word.
"Yes, Madam Lulu?" The chef arrived. Lulu didn't even looked at him.
"Starting tomorrow...you won't be coming here anymore." She said.
Tidus looked up and stared at Lulu. She just stared back, unfazed. The chef stood there in an awkward moment.
"Auron, you will need to search a new chef." Lulu commanded.
"Yes, Madam." Auron bowed.
Since the chef still didn't move, Auron gently pushed the chef around and left the room. Tidus just continued eating his meal. Things like this happen. It was something he was used too...
"Tada! Today...Moogle Dumplings!" My mother said, and set the plate on the table.
"Whoa! It smells so good! I'm digging in!" Brother said, excited. He eagerly picked his fork up.
"Wait, Brother." Cid said, "First, breath in the smell of the dumplings and then eat half the rice."
"Ah! Brilliant idea! That makes us have more dumplings to eat." He said, sniffing.
"Yes! Yes! It saves us more food and we can buy more later." Cid picked up his fork as well. "Rikku, smell them! Breath in!"
I slammed my bowl on the table. I was angry...
"I can't take this." I said. Then I started yelling. "I hate how you all have to squeeze gils for me! I can't take it anymore! It's completely pointless for me to go to that dumb school!"
I ran back to my room and slammed the door. I buried my face in my pillow and screamed. I hate it. I hate it, I hate it, I HATE IT!! I must have cried myself to sleep because I woke up in the middle of the night. Even though it was late, I heard voices outside. I opened a small crack and saw Pops and Ma cooking something in the kitchen without lights.
"It looks so delicious. She'll definitely feel happy seeing this." Pops whispered.
"Oh, I forgot to put her favorite Guado Fruits. She loves them." Ma whispered.
I quietly closed my door, feeling more tears coming...
"Ah!" I gasped as I opened my lunch box.
It was packed with goodies! Al Bhed Noodles, big and plump Guado Fruits, fresh Flan flan, Besaid Flavoring Rice, and newly cooked Moogle Dumplings. I just bit my lip to stop myself from crying. My parents cook this last night for me...just to make me happy. I must be the luckiest girl to have the best parents in the world.
In my family, as long as you eat, you can make it through anything. I only took one bit out of my rice when I heard heavy boots walking towards me. And I knew who it was...
Tidus. He just stared at me, an expression I didn't know. I thought he looked bored, but then he looked with such intensity. I couldn't help but look away, and that's when I knew he was staring at my food.
I heard him chuckle.
"Commoner," he said. "I see you're trying to live the high life."
I didn't know what to say but before I could, he grabbed my lunch box. I watched him look at it closely and then...
"I didn't know old hags can COOK LIKE THIS!!" He yelled and smashed the box hard on the floor.
Everyone was watching, even the F4 members. I just stared at the spilled food in complete shock. Suddenly, Tidus stomped on one of Guado Fruits and smeared it on the floor. He walked away and called out to his F4 buddies.
"Let's go to Kilika." He simply said.
"Why?" Baralai asked.
"My shoes are dirty. I need to buy new ones." Tidus answered.
I got down on my knees, picking up my broken lunch box. It was still intact, but there was a huge crack on it. The food was everywhere, and all I could do was pick it up.
I felt my temper boiling. This was the food my parents worked so hard last night. They made it for me, to make me happy. And this dick who ruined it, is going out to buy shoes?!
"Stop right there." I mumbled, but not shaking.
"What was that?" Tidus said, smirking.
I stood up, glaring at him with all my might. There was no way I'm going to get pushed around by this preppy boy. I can't let this continue and do nothing anymore. I've had enough.
"You're just a loser who never earn money on your own!" I yelled. Tidus just raised his eyebrow at me.
At that, I got into my fighting stance. My fists were ready and I had bounce on my feet to get me pump up. Tidus just stood there as if he has never seen a girl with fists up. I exploded!
"DON'T BE SO FULL OF IT!!" I yelled, and punched him square in the jaw.
He was down, and rolled over with his hand covering where he got hit. His mouth was opened in shock, but so was everyone else in the cafeteria watching. I didn't let it get to me as I towered over him.
"I declare war!" I told him. "I will not lose to you! Anytime, anywhere...I'll be ready!"
He was speechless, and I loved it. I grabbed my things and left the cafeteria, and no one got in my way. I just did something great, but if I was honest with myself, then I am scared of his comeback. But I won't lose to them even if they kick and punch me.
I'm Rikku, the tough machina.
The next morning was sunny and bright. Mom may have scowled at me for dropping the lunch box, but today was gonna be a good day. Because I have a new positive output. Nothing can stay in my way...maybe except those black cars blocking my way to school.
Suddenly, someone came from behind me and covered my mouth and nose with a cloth. I struggled with all my might, but there was a strong smell on the cloth that was making me sleepy.
The last thing I saw was the second car window opening, and Tidus watching me with an evil smirk...
yup, a cliffhanger. this chapter was pretty long. but that's because it's a very important chapter.
i hope you don't mind lulu being tidus' evil mother. she already has that high class, all-mighty feel to her.
so, roughly speaking, this was one episode if you've watched the drama. so it took me 4 chapters to make one episode...that means 36 chapters?! yeah right!! XD ( i gotta pick up the pace...)