Dissimulation

Chapter 6: Bleeding Love

Yuna paced in the tent, tears of anguish streaming down her face. She couldn't believe that in just a few minutes she was separated from him once again. She could still feel his warmth encompassing her. So many days had passed without that feeling again, and when she had them within her grasps, it was torn from her once again.

She hugged herself tightly, letting the tears fall. She let the incident replay in her mind. His eyes had turned bright red with intense fury and she would never forget the way they had looked. They have been permanently infused in the workings of her brain. Yuna's eyes turned over to the contraption hidden underneath her pillow. It was her only way of communicating with Rikku.

She wanted to tear it out from underneath her pillow and make the connection, but she knew she would have to wait. There was a chance that Lulu would come back and find her only means of communication. Yuna let out a frustrated snarl and fell onto her bed, the tears falling again. Why did life have to be so unfair?

Tidus's eyes fluttered open. His body felt heavy and every muscle seemed to ache. "What happened?" he groaned, his throat feeling extremely dry.

"Here, drink this," Rikku's voice chimed. She pressed a cup of water to his lips and allowed him to drink from it. The water felt calm and soothing to his burning throat.

"Thanks," Tidus sighed. He felt somewhat better and allowed himself to look around. He found himself in the familiar surroundings of the airship. "Where's Yuna?" Tidus asked.

Rikku's head dropped, "She's back in Besaid."

"Then why I am here? Take me back there!" Tidus ordered. He sat up and stared angrily into Rikku's eyes.

"Do you seriously not remember anything?" Rikku asked, bewildered.

"Um, I remember getting my ass kicked by Wakka and then I blacked out," Tidus said, a little frustrated.

"Talk about blind rage," Rikku muttered. She took a deep breath and placed her hands on Tidus's shoulders to try and keep him calm, "You sort of went beserk and nearly killed Wakka."

Tidus's eyes widened with disbelief, "Come again?"

"You blacked out for a minute and then all of a sudden attacked Wakka and nearly killed him. Needless to say, you got yourself kicked off the island and Yuna is being held captive under Lulu's careful watch," Rikku explained a little better. Tidus's eyes rolled with confusion as he looked back at Rikku. There was no way he could have done anything like that. He had never been a fighter, the memories of his days in grade school still strong in his mind. There wasn't a day where he didn't go home without getting beat up.

"There is no way," Tidus growled. "I would never do something like that! There has to be a mistake! Take me back, she needs me!" Tears began to stream down his face as his mind began to fully comprehend the situation.

"Tidus, I am sorry... There is nothing I can do at this point. I have a way of contacting Yuna, but she is the one that has to call me first. We will think of something then, okay?" Rikku said, trying her best to comfort him. Tidus just shook his head and buried his head into his hands. Just when he finally miraculously came back, she was torn from him again. She was torn from his protection and for some reason, he felt the need to protect her stronger than ever before.

"Rikku, can I ask you something?" Tidus asked finally, after the tears stopped flowing.

"Go ahead," Rikku sighed.

"Why was Wakka so angry?" Tidus asked. He looked up into Rikku's eyes. Rikku felt the tears start to fall. Despite the fact that he looked like a complete mess right now, he was still undeniably beautiful and innocent. Rikku felt nothing but sympathy for the poor boy. However, she did not know if it was her place to tell him the news.