Dissimulation

Chapter 9: The Womb

Tidus's mouth dropped and his eyes widened, "Wha?"

"I'm pregnant," Yuna repeated. She started playing with her food on her plate.

"No, I heard you the first time, but Yuna, come on. We just made love this morning, I don't think it happens that fast," Tidus whispered.

"Typical Tidus," Yuna grumbled to herself. Always trying to bring a joke into something that is actual serious. This is another life they are bringing in together. A fact that will not be easily accepted by everyone. Yuna was unsure if children born out of wedlock was easily accepted in his Zanarkand, but in Spira, it was a major taboo. Yuna was just hoping that the world would overlook the fact that she is about ready to have a child out of wedlock, considering she just rid the world of Sin.

"Tidus, this is not the time to joke," Rikku interjected.

"I have known since right before you disappeared," Yuna explained.

Tidus dropped his fork and leaned back in thought. "So, that means we conceived the night in the cave. How the fuck is that possible?!" Tidus thought to himself. His stomach suddenly felt heavy and sick. If he was a so-called dream, then how was he able to reproduce. The strange figure he had encountered in the dream world came to mind. Was there a connection somehow? He felt like he should be overjoyed over the thought of having a child, but Tidus couldn't help but think this was not a cause for a celebration.

"Finally getting somewhere," a familiar voice said suddenly. Tidus felt his face turn pale. He knew that this figure was somehow involved. He just couldn't figure out if he was bad or good. "Oh, I am good, don't you worry. Just need some more time."

"Tidus, are you okay?" Rikku asked, shaking Tidus back to reality. Tidus looked over at Yuna, her eyes were watering as if she was about ready to cry.

"What? Oh, yeah, sorry. I think I need some fresh air," Tidus said shakily. He stood up and walked out of the cafeteria.

"What the fuck?!" Yuna exclaimed. Her face was red with anger and tears started rolling down her face.

Rikku's eyes widened in shock, "Woah!" Rikku had to admit, she had never heard Yuna curse before, nor would she ever thought Yuna was capable of cursing. Tidus's reaction was very strange, however, and in Yuna's words, a little bit fucked up. Something was going on with him. His outburst was still fresh in her mind.

"Why is nobody happy about this baby except for me?!" Yuna cried out. She buried her head into her hands and started sobbing loudly. The few Al Bhed that were in the cafeteria with them all turned their heads toward the sobbing summoner.

"Yuna, I think something is going on with him. He is not acting like himself," Rikku told her.

"I don't understand! He was a part of this just as much as I was! He needs to take some damn responsibility! What is this a joke?!" Yuna screamed. She pounded her hands on the table. Her pregnancy emotions were coming into effect.

"Yuna, please, you need to calm down," Rikku urged. She attempted to place her hands on Yuna's shoulder, but Yuna forcefully brushed them off her.

"Just leave me alone! I need time to think!" Yuna growled. The tears started pouring down her face again and she quickly ran out of the cafeteria.

"Oh pregnancy," Rikku grumbled to herself. Why was everything so messed up? This was supposed to be a time of celebration. Sin was finally gone for good and peace had finally fell onto the land. Instead, everyone was mad at each other. Not to mention Tidus's very odd behavior. Rikku sighed and plopped down at the dining room table, her head pounding. She hoped everything would calm down soon...