Hello. Time for chapter 3 now guys. Let's see what Tidus has been getting up too eh?
Please forgive any spelling mistakes, I made quite a few in that last chapter I noticed (sorry).
I do not own Final Fantasy.
Location: A bar in Luca
BARMAID: "You want another one hun'?"
Tidus raised his head to look at the person speaking to him.
"Er… yeah. Thanks," he mumbled in response.
The barmaid picked his empty glass up off the table and carried it off towards the bar. Tidus lowered his head to stare downwards again. After departing from Cid's airship using an Al Bhed escape pod he'd eventually landed on the outskirts of the city Luca. He'd come back to here because out of all the places in Spira (at least the places he'd seen anyway) it was one that reminded him most of Zanarkand. With the Blitzball stadium, tall buildings a hustling and bustling high streets filled with busy people. It helped him feel less homesick. And less of an asshole for leaving his friends.
He let a long, resigned sigh.
"Here you go sweetie," said the barmaid who'd returned. She placed the now full glass of alcohol onto the table. Tidus mumbled his thanks.
"What's eating you hun'?" she asked now, placing her hand on the back of his chair and tilting her head.
"Nothing, I…. don't want to talk about it," he answered without even raising his head.
"Awww, come on don't be like that," said the barmaid now. "I can see something big is eatin yer, it always helps to have someone to talk to you know?"
Realising that the barmaid was not going to go away so easily, Tidus raised his head. He looked her up and down and studied her properly for the first time.
She had long brown hair that fell all the way down her back in ponytail and wine coloured eyes. She was short with a busty frame. Tidus (being a young man) couldn't help but sneak a split second glance at her prominent chest.
"Er... look… miss," Tidus began awkwardly. "I appreciate the kindness but I think I need to be left on my own."
"Well then, suit yourself darling," she replied turning away. "If you change your mind I'll be by the bar serving."
And with that she hustled away from him. Tidus store after her before turning away allowing the troubling thoughts in his brain to consume him again.
"I…. I shouldn't have, I shouldn't have just left that way without saying goodbye or anything," he thought to himself.
"I hope they're all okay, they really kicked ass crashing that wedding and rescuing Yuna like that. I should have been with there with them I know it's just, I can't…. I can't face Yuna after everything that's happened."
Tidus picked up his re-filled glass and downed its' contents all in one. Whiskey helped with numb the mental pain of disappointment or sadness, one thing usedul he HAD picked up from the Old Man.
Flashback
"Dad, why do you drink so much?" asked a young Tidus.
"Huh? Because it helps me feel better whenever I'm feeling down after a game," replied Jecht bluntly.
"But doesn't it make people angry and mean?" asked Tidus now.
"(Laugh) I guess it does to the people who can't hold it. Me though? I can drink any man in Zanarkand under the table and still have the endurance to order another round!" Jecht then gave out another booming laugh.
Back to the present
Tidus twirled the now empty glass again in his hands. That was by fourth. Or was it his fifth? He'd been sitting in this Luca bar all day drinking and watching along with everyone else the drama that unfolded at Yuna and Seymour's wedding on the bar's television.
"That slimeball Seymour though, he still managed to make him and Yuna officially married," he thought to himself now. When Seymour had pulled Yuna into that sealing kiss the whole bar (and the rest of Spira who were watching on TV) burst out into cheers and whoops. Tidus though was left completely disgusted and devastated.
He set his glass down on the table, stood up and made his way out. The thought of that kiss made up want to barf so there was no way he could keep any more drinks down. He decided that maybe some fresh air would help him keep his mind of his conflicting emotions.
Stepping out on to Luca high-street and Tidus was immediately caught up by the tide of the crowds. Whilst the ceremony had been occurring the streets were deserted but now that it was over everyone was back outside and going about their business. It was however the only topic conversation on everybody's lip though. Tidus as he walked caught snippets of what people were discussing.
"Do you think Lady Yuna really wanted to marry Maester Seymour? She looked pretty reluctant to me."
"No way! Lady Yuna and Maester Seymour are in love, of course they wanted to get married."
"Yeah, that's right. It was probably just the way it looked it on TV."
Tidus felt like roaring himself hoarse at these foolish people. "OF COURSE YUNA DIDN'T WANT TO MARRY THAT LUNATIC. SHE HATES HIS GUTS!" is what he thought. Alas, he kept walking though.
He eventually spotted an empty bench in the corner of the main square, out of the way of the bustling people. His made his way over to it and settled himself down.
Later…..
Tidus had been sat on that bench for several hours going over things in his mind. He hadn't managed to make himself feel any better, if anything only worse. He finally lifted himself up and stretched out his stiff muscles. It was dark now and very few people were still outside, everybody had obviously gone home for the night now. It occurred to Tidus for the first time now that he had nowhere to stay himself. This was the first time he'd been all alone in Spira since being found by Rikku and her Al Bhed friends had found in those mysterious ruins.
Tidus decided that he needed to find himself in an inn where he could stay the night. He began to walk around the town and it wasn't long before he found a whole street full of inns. Unfortunately, as Tidus would come to find out, all the rooms in town were taken. Luca was full of people from all over Spira who'd come to celebrate Yuna and Seymour's wedding. Although the event itself had taken place in Bevelle, many people had chosen to come to Luca in order to watch it live on the giant screen outside the Blitzball stadium and enjoy the parties.
Cursing, Tidus moved from inn to inn only to be told that they were fully booked with tourists.
"Goddamn it!" he burst out in anger after being told by the sixth successive inn owner that there was no room for him.
"Sorry sonny but really should have sorted out your accommodation before you came to join the celebrations," lectured the elderly owner now.
"I DIDN'T COME TO JOIN ANY DAMN CELEBRATION!" he snapped now. The owner was quite shocked at this but Tidus merely turned around and stomped out.
Tidus continued to walk around and search for a place but without any luck. After what must have been hours, Tidus leaned against a wall and took a deep breathe to try and calm himself. It had to be very late now. There wasn't a soul in the streets now apart from him. The sky was pitch black, the temperature was dropping and it was so quiet it was almost frightening.
Tidus sighed and thought; "Well what now? I guess I'll just have to tough it out for tonight."
Just as this was running through his head his trail of thought was interrupted by the sound of voices. They had to be close by, maybe somewhere around the corner. Tidus began walking towards the direction of the voices in order to see who I was and it soon became apparent that the voices were raised. Two people were clearly having an argument in the street, a man and a woman.
Tidus entered the next road and found himself back in the same street he'd been in earlier whilst over-hearing the Lucan's conversations about Yuna and Seymour. He saw who the raised voices he'd heard belonged too. It was the barmaid he'd spoken too earlier and she was arguing with a man Tidus didn't recognise. They were standing in the doorway of the bar Tidus had been drinking in.
"Look, it's way past our closing time. You need to go home now sir," the barmaid tried to explain to man.
"Look sweetie, just pour me another drink. I'll tell when I'm ready to go home," replied the man loudly. He sounded quite drunk.
"Come on, this isn't up for debate anymore. We're closed," said the barmaid forcefully. She tried to force the door closed but the man, who was standing halfway inside, prevented her.
"Oh no you don't you bitch," he shouted loudly. He blocked the door from closing with his forearm and, to Tidus' utter astonishment, grabbed the barmaid around the throat with his other arm.
The barmaid screamed but the man quickly tightened his grip around her throat and snuffed out her cries.
"Right, we're gonna have some fun," he declared now, his tone of voice that of a person who clearly had evil intentions.
"HEY!" roared Tidus now as he rushed over to help the woman.
The man looked around and replied once he saw Tidus who'd stopped in front of them.
"Keep walking kid, if you know what's good for you."
"TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF HER!" Tidus demanded.
"Yeah? Or what?" sneered the man.
Tidus responded in a practical way. He slammed his fist hard into the man's face, hitting him right on the tip of the nose. The man howled in pain and released the barmaid immediately. Tidus followed up by driving his knee hard into the man's gut causing the drunkard to keel over in pain. Tidus drew out his sword and lowered it to rest on the man's shoulder.
"Look up at me," he ordered. When the man didn't do as ordered Tidus gave a hard kick in the ribs.
"I said look up at me," he ordered again. This time the man complied and looked up. He was bleeding heavily from the nose.
"Apologise," Tidus ordered now. "Or I'll truly do you an injury," he added as he ran the tip of jis sword along the man's shoulder and cheek.
"I'm sorry Miss," the man cried. "I'm so sorry. I'll never come back and bother you again."
"Good," said Tidus now. "Now go home like she said."
The man didn't need telling twice. He scrambled to his feet and ran down the dark street as fast as his weak legs could carry him. Tidus' eyes followed him until he was out of sight. Then he turned around to look at the barmaid.
"Are you okay, er…. Miss?" Tidus asked actually feeling a little awkward now.
"Yes, thanks to you," she answered. "My hero."
Tidus' went very pink. He was suddenly feeling very embarrassed because of actions, no matter how heroic they'd been.
"You're the guy from earlier," said remembered the barmaid now. "What are you doing out in the streets so late?"
"Er…. " stuttered Tidus. He's tried to think of an excuse to give but couldn't come up with one quick enough. He instead just decided to be honest.
"Well I haven't got anywhere to stay for the night so I've been walking around looking in every inn for an empty room," he admitted sheepishly.
"Oh you poor thing," she replied sympathetically. "Well I can't let you spend a night on the streets after what you've just done for me. Come on in, we've got room upstairs."
Tidus wasn't sure whether or not to accept this generous offer. As appealing as it was, he still didn't even know this woman. How could he trust her?
"Er…." Tidus could only stuttered in response.
"Come on, I won't bite you darlin'," she reassured. "I've got a room upstairs and there's a couch you sleep on. You can't stay outside in the cold all night."
Tidus did indeed feel quite chilly and his eyes were becoming heavy. He made up his mind.
"Okay," he said. He stepped inside and the barmaid closed the door after him.
"Are you sure I'm not impeding?" he asked.
"Of course not. Like I said, I owe you a favour after what you just saved me from that creep. What's your name handsome?"
"Tidus," he replied. "What yours?"
"Tifa," she replied. "Tifa Strife. This is my bar and I live in a room upstairs. Come on, I'll show you."
She led him a flight of stairs which led to her living quarters. It was small and cosy, like an average priced apartment in Zanarkand. There was a bed in the corner with a set of dressers beside it. In the centre of the room was small couch where he'd be sleeping.
"Make yourself at home," she smiled as she walked over to the dresser. She took the platt out of her hair and let it fall down past her her shoulders.
"Okay Tidus, I'm going to have a shower before I get into bed, you just settle yourself down and get comfy."
"Er…. okay," he replied slowly. He was feeling more and more awkward by the second.
"Erm, look Tifa. Thanks for this, for letting me stay here for the night. I'll be out of your hair first thing in the morning."
"I keep telling you, it's no problem," she smiled back. "And you don't have to leave right away tomorrow. I don't open the bar until midday. I'll make us some breakfast."
"Okay… sure," he replied managing a small smile of his own. She nodded and then walked through the door behind her which presumably led to the bathroom.
Tidus laid himself down on the couch and closed his could that the rain had started outside now.
"I'm glad now that I don't have to be out in that all night," he thought sleepily. He also faintly heard the sound of a shower being turned on from the bathroom.
"Yuna, I'm sorry…. just give me a little time to think it all over." That was his final thought before drifting off to a peaceful sleep.
Later….
Tidus wasn't sure if he was dreaming or if he was awake. All he could see was darkness and he couldn't hear anything. But that slowly began to change. He realised that he naked (strange seeing as he'd gone to sleep fully clothed) and was no longer lying on a couch. But instead lying in a bed. He also began realize what the form of person on top of him was . It was that of a woman.
He could also voices now. At first they had started of faint but they slowly began to get louder. Loud enough that he could recognise them.
YUNA: "I'm Yuna. Thanks so much for your help earlier."
YUNA: "Do you think I can be high summoner?"
LULU: "Yuna's saying she wants you with us."
YUNA: "I want, to ask you, to be my guardian."
YUNA: "I hope we don't get separated."
YUNA: "I practiced smiling, when I'm feeling sad, you know?"
YUNA: It's funny…"
RIKKU: "We have to go find Yunie."
YUNA: "Wherever I go, you'll follow?"
TIDUS: "Right."
As he heard all these voices in his herd he was able to make out who was on top off him properly. It was Tifa the barmaid and she was also stark naked. She was on top of him and she bouncing up and down, her breasts heaving and look of passionate lust on her face. But things just kept turning stranger. All of a sudden TIfa was gone and YUNA was the woman on top of him, screaming in delight. The form get changing between Yuna and Tifa as the voices grew ever louder and Tidus couldn't move, still not sure whether not this was just another crazy dream.
TIFA: It's okay sweetheart. You just lie back and relax."
Tidus couldn't work out what was going on? Who was talking to him? Who was on top of him, Yuna or Tifa? Was this all just another crazy dream or was this really happening? Before could figure out an answer he felt a pair of soft lips wrap themselves onto his own. He then slowly blacked out completely.
Getting interesting ain't it? Very risqué I know but hey, a bit of naughtiness never hurt anyone.
What's going to happen Tidus do you think? Find out in the next chapter which be up next week. Please review and let me know what you think? Constructive criticisms are always welcome.