Hi, Guys!!!!!!!!! Sorry for the long wait, so I made a very long first chappie!!!!!!!! (Hugs Gippal and moogle plushies) Now, whoever reviews, I will happily add a cute little moogle to their collection from that last story! Well, don't want to keep you all waiting! And, if you need anything, like lyrics posted, just review and say so! And, don't worry, I ALWAYS read my reviews from you guys! Now, Here you all go!

Disclaimer: Me no own FFX-2. Just my made-up people, and rikku's "Little Package"!

Forever and Always—Sequel to "Love Under Disguise!"

Home was rebuilt, my dad, Cid, resigned from the throne of king, and we claimed our positions as King and Queen. As most of you know, Rikku and I, Gippal, were married near the shores of the Moonflow, and soon after spent our get away in a little secluded spot (owned by us, need I say more?) in the Mi'hen Highroad. Soon after, my beloved Rikku and I went on my new airship to our new and rebuilt Home in the Bikanal Desert, where the coronations took place soon after. Then, after that, Rikku surprised us all by announcing that she was a month pregnant, and we all celebrated (of course with no booze, just apple juice and other fruit drinks and soda's!) but then, after a week, the real work began for my poor wife and I.

Rikku's POV

Kick. Kick. Punch. Jump... I felt the little twerp moving inside me, already, and I could not sleep because of her! I shifted uncomfortably from one side to the other, feeling the little life inside me dance and do some gymnastics. When I finally couldn't take it anymore, I groaned and shifted with a lot of trouble out of my place next to my husband, Gippal, and went out to our private balcony. The sun was just barely rising from the east, and it was a beautiful sight to gaze at. For some reason, ever since the beginning of this month, I have always got up just in time to catch this beautiful view. That was one of the joys of being pregnant.

"You're up early." I smiled as I felt a very familiar pair of arms encircle me and caress my tummy. I put my hands over his, and closed my eyes while I guided his hands to the movements of our child. As in response, she kicked and Gippal gasped.

"You feel it?"

"Absi-posi-you-better-believe-it!" He whispered into my ear, and I laughed. That phrase always made me laugh, and of course, he knew it!

"Can you believe that there is a little girl inside me, growing by each moment that passes?"

"Yeah...wait, a girl? What makes you think that?"

"Well, I had a dream on the last day in Mi'hen..."

"And?"

"Well...I dreamt of a little girl with green, swirly eyes with blonde hair, playing in a meadow of flowers. She laughed and giggled as she skipped around, picking flowers as she went. Then, she comes to the most important people in this dream. And guess who it was?"

"Who?"

"Us. We were sitting and watching her play, and she came up to me and gave me a bunch of flowers, and I hugged her, and you kissed her forehead. And, well, all of my dreams usually stop there because the baby would wake me by then."

"Well, how about we make a bet? You say it's a girl, and I say it will be a boy. Let's say...whoever is the winner, they get to pick what kind of room color of the baby's room. How about that?"

"Sounds perfect! I already have something in mind..."

"What, pink?" I shook my head and looked at him.

"Green swirls."

"Oh...okay. A kiss on it?" We kissed for a brief moment, took one last look at the sunset, got changed, and went to the cafeteria for some chow. It seemed to calm my girl down a bit, but she must have fallen asleep on my bladder, so I had to use the bathroom quite a few times that time. Oh, about my outfits! Well, the "royal" people kind of dress fancy, but I am wearing a yellow handkerchief shirt that goes past my belly, and then blue capri's, with slip-on boots that are lower than my ankles. I am not, under any circumstances, allowed to go out into the desert on foot while I am in any way, shape or form pregnant. But, Home is pretty big so I can wander the halls, as long as I have pops or my friends with me. Oh! I forgot to tell you! Yunie, Tidus and the rest of the Gullwings and gangs of ours are coming to visit! And, Barali and Paine are married now, and are also expecting a baby soon, and around my due date! It will be a race to see who comes first! And Yunie and Tidus aren't ready for kids, yet.

"Oh! Good morning, Queen Rikku!" That was my friend, the librarian, Taisha. She has been so very nice to me!

"How many times do I have to tell you to just call me Rikku?" I smiled at her.

"Twenty-two times to be exact, Que...um...Rikku." She smiled back and I giggled a little. "So, how is she doing?"

"Oh, she is very active. She really knows how to dance, and how to punch and everything!" We both laughed as we walked around Home, but very slowly. I'd have to admit, this little package was getting heavy.

"So, how long have you been pregnant, Rikku?"

"Eight months, so far. One more or so to go, and I will be lighter again!" We laughed again, this time a little longer than last.

"So, whatcha ladies laughing about?" Wait, that voice sounded familiar...I slowly turned around and came face-to-face with two blue eyes...

"Tidie!" I hugged him, and pulled away when my girl kicked.

"Hi, Rikku! How's it been? I see you have a little package you didn't want to tell us about..." I punched him playfully in his arm, and he rubbed it. "But, you aren't so helpless at all...you've still got that punch. Ouch..." I laughed.

"Hey! Where's Yunie and the others?"

"Around here, somewhere...you'll just have to find them!"

"What, you're not coming?" He shook his head.

"I'm just going back to our incredibly large room to get some rest, before the party tonight."

"Okay, well, see ya!" We both waved goodbye, and we set off for another stroll. "So, anyways..." We talked a little more, until...

"Long time, no see!" I turned around to see Lulu, Wakka, and their two-year-old child, Vedina. I went up and gave Lulu a brief hug, along with Wakka, and I kisses Vidina's forehead. "Rikku...you never told us, ya?" Wakka said looking at my really swollen belly. I felt her kick again, and I put a hand over that spot, and rubbed it in circles.

"Well, I just wanted it to be a surprise, so, surprise! Anyway, thank you all for coming to see our new home, and especially us!"

"Well, Rikku, we have to go now. We're a little tired, so we'll just leave you alone. Oh, and the rest of us are going to rest now, so you don't have to worry about one of us popping up like that again." I nodded and waved good-bye, and then walked to the business room, where Gippal would usually be. But, he wasn't there, sitting in his chair where he usually was. So, my friend walked me back to my room, and said goodbye, while I shut the door, and rubbed my neck a little. But, I stopped when I felt hands massaging my back, and my neck.

"Gippal?"

"Yeah."

"Just checking." He led me over to the bed, where I laid down, and he rubbed my neck.

"How are you feeling, Rikku?"

"A bit excited, and in pain."

"Did you see everybody, yet?"

"Only Tidus and Lulu, Wakka, and their little toddler."

"Oh."

"Don't you have work to do?"

"Already done."

"Already?"

"Yeah. I had your dad help."

"Oh." My girl kicked again, this time a little harder, which made me grimace.

"Whoa! Did I hurt you?"

"No. Just the girl."

"You mean boy."

"That's what you think." We laughed a little.

"Rikku?"

"Hmm."

"I love you." I smiled and I turned my head to look into his eyes.

"I love you, too." He leaned down and kissed me, and pulled away with a smile. For the rest of the afternoon, we took a nap, and then headed down to the cafeteria to meet the rest of our friends.

"Yunie!" I squealed as I hugged my cousin.

"Hello, Rikku." I smiled, along with all my friends around me. I hugged everyone, and Paine looked as big as I did. We all talked for a while, until everybody went to get ready for the party. But, Paine and I did not stay very long, and neither did our hubbies, especially when the vodka was brought out. We said good night to everyone, and went to bed. Gippal held me close while we drifted off to sleep, thinking about our friends and what would happen in the future. But, those thoughts soon faded as I drifted endlessly into a dreamless sleep.

So? Huh? Did you all like it? I really hope so! And, Rikku's baby should be coming, soon! So, let's see if she is right about her being a girl! Now, Beautiful Songstress--Signing out!