CHAPTER 2

When they had reached Spira Yuna had demanded an explanation just after her feet have reached the ground. She had to know more then just what happened, her very home her beloved home and place she’s grew up in had been attacked and she was sure turned to pieces by now.

By what Paine said…fiends, monstrous destructive creatures and she wanted to know way it seemed only right on her behalf to know why this had happened.

Yuna bombarded Rikku with questions, “What’s going on! And did those fiends attack me? Who’s after me?”

“Easy there Yunie, we just got back. ‘Sides there might be someone better that can explain other then me.” Rikku replied taking a step back for much needed space.

Yuna looked behind Rikku to see Lulu standing and looking back at the brunette. She felt the familiar rush hit through her again at that deep gaze that was upon her. Looking as if trying to understand her and read right past Yuna and what scared was that Lulu’s look didn’t scare her one bit.

“Yep, I’ll see you later I have to get my board checked out. Lu have you seen Paine anywhere?” Rikku asked with a chipper tone and Lulu cringed slightly at her perky sound.

“In her room, try not to annoy her too much Rikku. She doesn’t seem to be in the mood.” Lulu warned Rikku chuckled

“ Painie’s always in the mood with ME.” The blonde giggled on her way to the room leaving Lulu and Yuna alone.

“Don’t mind them they fight often that they forget what they were to focus on in the beginning. Thankfully I was there to help save you all.” Lulu once again apologized stretching out a hand to Yuna’s face slowly.

Yuna’s face began to deepen to a crimson red almost from her furious blushing. There was no way she could hide that and not making eye contact with the dark mage wasn’t merely as much as how Yuan was feeling now.

“There you two are, we’ve been lookin all over for ya both. Rikku told us you were around here somewhere.”

Lulu placed her hand to her side and Yuna cast her head down too embarrassed to face anything.

“We’re fine no need to worry.” Lulu hissed turn around just a bit angry

“We weren’t so worried about you, we know you can handle yer self with both hands behind your back. We’re more worried about Lady Yuna you know that. Besides, I was asked to look for you because Sir Auron asked me to.” The man walked up to both woman giving Lulu a quick glance and then studied to Yuna.

Carefully looking her over, trying to read through her it seemed. His look made Yuna shift uncomfortably for a minute.

“Um…Sir…Auron?” Yuna repeated just a tad more confused.

“So sorry Lady Yuna I haven’t filled you in yet I’ll start easy ya? I’m Wakka, and welcome to Spira, this is our headquarters made by Sir Auron; our leader of this army built to defeat what we vowed to beat for years.” Wakka explained feeling a little sheepish to just expect Yuna to know what he meant.

“To defeat Sin?” Yuna asked for confirmation.

“Ya, that’s what we all do here, Train and then try to find new ways to defeat Sin. It’s a hard job and we lose many lives but once we defeat Sin all those lives lost can be for a good reason.” Wakka sighed fidgeting and rubbed the back of his neck. “Anyway, I better report back to Sir Auron to say that you’re both ok. Have a look around and meet the others while you’re here you’ll be staying here for a while you might as well get use to it.”

And Wakka was off before Yuna could ask what he meant by her staying her for a while.

“What did he mean…a while?” Yuna questioned turning to Lulu for an answer

“Maybe we should explain this on another time. You just have a look around here for now it’s been a long day.” And just like Wakka, Lulu was away leaving Yuna in the center of this bizarre house that was all new to the brunette.

And so she began to explore not having the slightest clue where she was going, where anything was, or where to go in the first place.

Her whole body was just on autopilot running on curiosity to this sudden change of surroundings. The place was huge and each room held something different and more surprising.

Yuna looked on in astonishment, one room happened to catch her eye and just wasn’t able to look away while still walking.

“Ohhh…” Yuna fell back catching herself before she hit the ground. “I’m so sorry; I wasn’t looking where I was going.” She stood up straight feeling herself blush furiously

“Don’t worry about it; I kind of was in a hurry.” The guy Yuna slammed into chuckled, Yuna looked over his handsome luring features.

“You’re new aren’t you?” his baby blue eyes focused on her fully, Yuna felt herself become nervous over the seconds he looked at her.

“Y-yes, I just got here today. I don’t know why I’m here really I’ve just sort of been rescued from my home.” Yuna admitted shyly

“Don’t worry about it; I’m Tidus by the way. Welcome to Spira, I can understand why you weren’t watching where you were going. This place sure is something else isn’t it?” He smiled charmingly, Yuna giggled lightly.

“Yes it’s much different then from Besaid. This place sure is huge for a city; most places are usually just so very small.” Yuna began to shift nervously.

“You get use to the change; I’m not exactly from around here either.” Tidus admitted as well getting Yuna to be more comfortable.

“Are you from Besaid too?” she began to perk up in hope; it was Tidus’ turn to become uncomfortable and shift from foot to foot now.

“Nah, I’m from some place that apparently doesn’t exist anymore.” His face settling to a frown as he sighed out, Yuna only became more interested.

“What do you mean?” she was lost as it had showed well in her face.

“Well…I’m from…Zanderkan.” Tidus looked away trying to over his bashfulness. He expected to get strange looks from Yuna just like he had gotten from Wakka, Lulu, Rikku, and the others he’s been around.

“Zanderkan…really? It must be amazing; I’ve only heard so many stories about it.” Yuna whispered dreamily while she began to think, and that reaction caught Tidus off guard.

“Y-you really believe me? You-you don’t think I’m crazy or nothing because if you think so then just say it everyone here thinks I am.” Tidus chuckled lightly to try and lighten the moment; Yuna gave him her sweet smile.

“I don’t think you’re crazy.” Yuna getting Tidus was even more surprised for once someone that actually believed him and didn’t look at him the wrong way. “I think you’re telling the truth I don’t know how but I believe you.”

“You’re the first person that’s ever told me that usually when I do tell people I have to say I was close to Sin and they just stop with the looks. It feels good to have someone that can understand me in some way.” Tidus smiled relieved

“I should get going I need to find my room and set up before night. It was nice meeting you and getting a chance to talk to you.” Yuna thanked as she began to walk away.

“I could say the same.” Tidus called out watching Yuna walk away until he could see her no more and sighed to him self. He shook his head smacking him self out of his mild daze and began to walk too.

About a good ten minutes later Yuna found her room thanks to the help of Wakka who had said she was rooming with both Rikku and Paine. It confused Yuna as to why Paine would room with Rikku if they were always at each other’s throats nearly and always fighting.

She was kind of afraid to walk in seeing that if she walked through that door they could be in one big fight and poor Yuna could be sucked in it left to defend herself the best she could.

It took her a few minutes to get over that fear before Yuna opened the door after taking a deep breathe she lifted her small hand and knocked.

Running and whispering was heard from within the room, then a loud bang and thump.

Rikku’s angry voice followed after the fall, “Just a minute!” there was more scuffling and then it stopped. “Who is it?”

“It’s me; I hope you don’t mind me coming in.” Yuna spoke shyly the door slowly was pulled open and Rikku’s cheery faced smile came into view.

“Of course you can come in.” Rikku motioned for Yuna to walk in and opened the door wider.

“I hope I wasn’t interrupting anything.” Yuna gave a small wave to Paine who was sitting on Rikku’s bed reading.

“Uh…no, we were just talking.” Rikku informed sitting next to Paine on the edge of the bed. “What’s up?”

“I just need some rest; it’s been a big day for me is all. You wouldn’t mind would you?” Yuna asked uncomfortably

“Sure thing and you could meet everyone tomorrow morning it’ll be fun. We can even go shopping! What do you say?” Rikku yelped excitingly

“I…I don’t…”

Paine walked over to the brunette’s side, “It’s ok to say no, Rikku’s a real pain when she shops, can never make up her damn mind.” Paine suggested in a not so low tone Yuna looked away guilty. “You know Rikku, you did tell me Yuna was a nice one but you never did tell me how cute she was.” Paine smirked in Yuna’s way getting her to turn a bright red.

Rikku furiously nudged Paine harshly, “E'mm cruf oui lida!”

“I’m just kidding quit your whining.” Paine sighed shaking her head and headed to the door. “You have a good sleep Yuna I’ll just be out front.” With that said the Goth walked out the door.

“Don’t listen to Paine she just likes to mess with people’s heads. That’s just her way of being friendly.” Rikku noted and pulled Yuna into a quick hug. “I’ll let you sleep and see you in the morning. We have to talk more I mean four months is a long time!”

“I’ll look forward to the talk.” Yuna smiled seeing Rikku dash out and call Paine’s name and Yuna crawled into bed letting the previous events of today sink in. With in a few minutes she was in a deep peaceful slumber.