Anguish in the Night

Created by Vashuu

NOTE: I don't own any of the FFX characters, places, or things. So dun sue Vashuu. Yeah.

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"Aahh. . ." Tidus yawned. He was walking along the path casually, with his gloved hands behind his head. He looked towards the sky, his ocean-blue eyes locked onto a cloud that had caught his eye.

Lulu arched an eyebrow, watching the daydreaming blonde. "Tidus,"

"What?" He responded, pulling his hands from behind his head. He stopped and looked at her.

The black mage shook her head, a slight smile playing upon her lips. She brushed down her long dress, done up with many belts down the front, and blinked. "Never mind." She shuffled by Tidus, and continued walking on down the trail.

"What's up wit' her, ya?" Wakka exclaimed, coming up from behind Tidus. The young boy shrugged in reply, and they both watched her strut down the hill.

Auron came up from behind them and grabbed Wakka's shoulder with his own gloved hand. "Don't forget we have a mission to accomplish here." His one good eye narrowed at the both of them, causing Tidus and Wakka to both jump slightly in surprise-Auron could always sneak up on anyone like that- and headed after Lulu.

Rikku trudged after them. "What are we doing again?" She questioned, to no one in particular. Kimahri shook his head.

"We're off to see if I can become a High Summoner, remember? You guys are my Guardians." Yuna gestured towards the group that lay out in front of her. Rikku nodded in acknowledgement.

"Oh, yeah, I remember."

Tidus guffawed. "Uh huh."

"Shut up!"

Auron ignored the group, and continued walking down the dusty path.

"Wonder how you would make a sandwich with out bread. . ."

"Tidus!" Everyone, save for Auron and Kimahri, yelled.

"What? I'm hungry."

Auron pointed ahead. "We can stop here, but I suggest we don't spend the night. There are Fiends about at night, so we must get as far as possible during the day hours." His finger stopped at an inn.

Tidus stared ahead. "You bet, Auron. As long as they have something to snack on, I'm starving." He patted his stomach to add to the whole 'I'm- hungry-and-I-want-you-to-do-something-about-it' act.

Wakka laughed. "I'm sure you gunna get your fill in dere, 'ey, brudda?" He smiled and trotted towards the building. Yuna's green and blue eyes watched as the group in front of her shuffled along. //This should be easy; I have lots of friends to back me up//. She smiled, and followed.

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"Do not think that I will not make him mine, Auron. You cannot stop what I wish to happen, and you cannot hide your true feelings for him." A smooth voice sauntered out from the darkness. The Guado was watching the crew from a reflection in a pool of water. "If I cannot have him, mark my words." He laughed a small sound. "No one will."

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The frisky teenager flopped onto the couch. "Hey, are you sure we can't stay the night here, Auron? I'm really beat."

Auron glared. "We could, but I wouldn't suggest it. Stalling in our travels will only hold us back from our final destination."

Rikku blinked. "Uhm, I think he means. . . Yes!" She pumped her fist into the air and crashed next to Tidus. The both of them engaged in slight laughter.

Wakka's dark brown eyes watched Tidus intently. Lulu eyed him from the corner of her eye, hinting at something. She made a mental note to talk with him later.

Yuna cocked her head. "I am a little bit tired. I wouldn't mind it if we stayed here," she crossed her hands in front of her purple skirt.

Auron sighed. "If you really wish to do so. But we've only enough gill to spend on two rooms. While I'm paying, make the room arrangements." He stomped off.

Tidus blinked. "Ooh, two rooms. We could do the guys in one and girls in the other."

Lulu blinked. "I doubt you, Wakka, Kimahri, and Auron would be very comfortable crammed into one room, where as Yuna, Rikku and I would have a lot more room."

Wakka shrugged. "It's an odd number, ya? Dere's no way we could make it even if we tried."

Tidus laughed. "We could stalk some random person and ask them to spend the night with a bunch of crazy people who do nothing but walk, walk, and walk."

Kimahri stared. "Kimahri thinks Tidus and Rikku the only crazy ones here."

Lulu agreed. "And every once in a while, Wakka."

"What's dat s'possed ta mean, ya?"

Tidus grinned playfully. "Or we could force the so-called 'sane' ones to sleep in the hallway, leaving a lot of room for us to spread out."

"I like that idea," Rikku stated.

Auron came back, grasping two room keys in his right hand. "Got them." He looked about, and shook his head. "I take it we've thought of an arrangement, yes?"

Wakka stared, dumbfounded. He brought a hand up to his head, rubbing the back of it. "Well, actually, Sir Auron, we-. . ."

Tidus interrupted him. "-thought we'd force you to sleep at the foot of our beds and massage our weary limbs while we hogged the room, ordered pizza, pop, and a movie, all the while laughing at your misfortune." Wakka blinked.

Auron narrowed his eye and stared at Tidus from behind his glasses. ". . . No."

Rikku giggled hysterically, and Yuna joined in. Pretty soon, Wakka and Tidus couldn't keep a straight face, and even Lulu managed some stifled laughter. Kimahri snorted.

"That's enough." Auron pointed out. "Now listen. I agreed to stay the night, therefore wasting valuable time, paid for two rooms out of my own gill, meaning less to spend on needed items, and now you guys are making fun of me." He crossed his right arm over his left, which he kept securely in his red coat, keys still in hand. "I'm not amused."

"We're sorry, Sir Auron." Lulu said. "The truth is, we haven't thought of an arrangement yet."

Yuna butted in. "We were thinking women in one room, men in the other."

Auron nodded. "Alright. There are two beds per room, so I guess it could work out. We can cramp." He handed one of the keys to Lulu, who grabbed it and tucked it away. "Don't order anything, unless you want to pay for it yourself, and be up and ready to go by. . ." He paused to think. "Eight. Meet for dinner outside our doors in two hours." He turned and headed up the stairs.

Tidus raised his hand. "I volunteer to sleep alone!"

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Seymour smiled a playful grin. "This couldn't be more perfect." He stood, and readied himself for a trip down to the hotel. "Watch yourself, my little sheep. The wolf is making his move."

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So, whaddya think? I hope I caught everyone's personality, made it seem real. I got bored one day and figured a Yaoish FFX story would be fun. Yes, I said Yaoi. Beware of later chapters. *Evil eye twitch* Anyway, please review so I can know what you people want and work on more chapters. ^ _ ^ V *Rants and raves* My title sucks. I need a new one. *Shakes fist, mumbles*