Love Her and Despair Remaster [25]

Title: Love Her and Despair
Chapter 25: "Illusions That Exalt Us"
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Yes, both. AU.)
Characters: Auron, Isaaru, Maroda, Rikku, Elma, Nooj, Gippal, Paine, Baralai
Rating: PG
Word Count: 2600
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The Story So Far: Cid, possessed by Shuyin, has attacked Bevelle and forced his way into the palace. Summoner Isaaru, his guardians and Rikku give chase after stunning Maester Baralai and Captain Juno (Paine) when they bar the way.

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"Um... you should know, I can knock all of you down," Rikku said, wedged behind one of the ornamental buttresses flanking the entrance.

Grim-faced warrior monks closed on her position with raised bayonets. There was no answering explosion, despite Al Bhed bravado. She must be running low on Funguar pollen capsules.

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I'm at my first college Reunion in 25 years (Has it really been that long?). So I am posting from mobile, And did not make an illustration for this week. Mintywolf made a fabulous  illustration for me, but on reflection I think I want to save it until the next chapter. So forget lack of drawing and just enjoy the words… Which I can't see because this is a tiny screen and I am very tired (but I am having a good time seeing old friends)