Chapter eighteen, the Celsius.
Early the next morning the Celsius arrived to pick them up. Rikku had packed all her things (Which was enough to nearly fill a box, but not quite.) and was anxiously awaiting the Celsius' arrival.
Gippal wrapped his arm around her shoulders to comfort her. She hardly noticed as she chatted with Ruby to pass the time.
"So what is it you have to do in Bevelle anyway?" She asked curiously.
Ruby shifted nervously and said, "I have to visit my dad."
"Why is your—" Rikku was interrupted by the sound of the Celsius.
The fiery red airship landed, and a moment later Yuna was flinging herself off of the exit ramp.
She went to hug Rikku, but with her momentum her hug turned into a flying tackle. With a laugh Yuna helped her up and pulled her into a hug.
Rikku stared at her in shock. "Yunie, what are you doing here?"
Yuna frowned. "Brother didn't tell you I was coming? He told me you weren't doing very well, so I came to see you."
Rikku smiled. "So it'll be just like old times huh?"
Yuna didn't answer, and Rikku took the moment to correct her mistake. "Well...almost...I guess it won't be the same." She wiped the tears away from her eyes. "Anyway, we should go."
The whole time this exchange was going on, Ruby seemed to become all the more nervous. When Yuna turned to her she averted her eyes.
"You must be Ruby." Yuna said with a smile. "It's nice to meet you."
There was an awkward pause. "I um...I..." she stammered. "It's n..nice to meet you too." She chocked out her words.
Yuna frowned. "Well, I suppose we should go." And then they entered the Celsius.
When they walked out to the bridge Ruby spoke up. "Wow, this is bigger than I expected." she winked. "It must be magic."
Rikku chocked on her own saliva. "Wh..what did you say?" she asked, spinning around.
Ruby looked startled. "I..I said that it...it was like magic?" she stuttered, suddenly uncomfortable again.
Rikku looked as though she might throw up. "I'll be in the cabin" she said, and grabbing her mouth she ran away.
Everyone stared at the empty spot she'd just stood.
"Am I the only one who didn't understand what just happened?" Ruby asked nervously.
The others shook their heads.
Brother spoke up from the cockpit. "That was exactly what Paine said when she first saw the Celsius."
"Wh..what?" Ruby asked in shock. "B..but how...how is that possible?"
The others just stared in shock. Could two people really be that much alike?
A/N And I was able to update sooner than I thought. Yay!!! It is a shorter update though, so sorry about that. From here things are going to get real interesting. (If they weren't already. ^_~) Any way, vote comment etc. (You'll get triple respect points if you do XD ) Anyway, I hope you are enjoying this story so far. Stay tuned for more Final Fantasy goodness. Love y'all -Reibun
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