Prophetic Entities (Complete)

Chapter 20

Sasha and Zack were still on the deck when a beach starting coming into view.

"There it is..." Zack grinned, pointing vaguely.

He wanted to return to Takumi, but figured he'd wait until at least they were where they needed to be. Give both of them time to sort through things. As the location was still coming into view, Sasha finally stood up, and made her way back inside.

"Hey, everyone," She said once inside, "Sorry I was a jerk before... And that you all had to witness that. We've all... been through so much, we're all stressed. I know you didn't need me adding to everything, there's only so much everyone can handle, you know? After today... I guess I had just hit my limit..." Her eyes darted to the floor for a few seconds as Zack entered the room as well. "So, just wanted to say that now so I didn't feel weird. I'm just glad... We're at a beach now..." She admitted, putting a hand to her neck as she looked up, "So, I guess... Let's just have fun. It might be... Our final chance, all of us together."

Rikku managed a grin, feeling a bit rejuvenated after Sasha's speech. "She's right. This IS our last night being together, let's do our best to make it a night to remember!"

"First rule: let's not go crazy with the alcohol this time." Angeal suggested. "We saw how that progressed the last couple of times."

Takumi only swallowed at the mere mention of alcohol. She had already made so many bad mistakes during this pregnancy, now she was just hoping that he would last through this night.

"I think the alcohol rule... is a great idea..." Sasha laughed nervously as Zack stepped next to Takumi, putting a hand on her shoulder encouragingly.

"So, final ingredient, then just fun?" Zidane laughed, "I can live with this." He spoke, looking out over the horizon. It was half an hour 'till 6pm, so there were still a few hours left of sunlight.

"That sounds good to me. I can take some of my time to search for it." Angeal stated. "I wouldn't want to deter you from your fun."

"Aw, Angeal, you say that like you're old." Rikku joked.

"Well... I am indeed the eldest one here..."

"Eh, you're a big ugly Shinra dude to me any way you slice it." Yuffie replied before making her way off the ship, practically racing off as Rikku and Eiko tagged behind her.

"...Well... at least it'll be a little relaxing..." Takumi said softly. Then she shrugged. "Maybe he likes the beach too."

Finally, the ship landed at their destination.

Sasha waited patiently, chuckling to herself as Eiko, Yuffie, and Rikku fought to get off first, not wanting to bother with that mess.

"Oh, I have an idea!" Rikku exclaimed as the other two ran ahead of her, "Hmm... Dagger!" She held a finger up, before running back on board, grabbing Dagger by the wrist, and running off again.

"H-Hey- Okay?!" Dagger exclaimed, being dragging behind the giggling Al Bhed.

"That was scary." Hope laughed.

"Poor Garnet." Sasha grinned, shaking her head.

"Wonder what she's up to." Cloud stated.

"It's Rikku, who knows anymore." Takumi replied, shrugging a bit. "Knowing her... it's something either really sweet or really scary."

"So, what's everyone gonna do?" Zidane grinned as the rest exited the ship, cubing it.

Hope shrugged, "I think I'd like to check out the shops."