Hi everyone, I want to thank you for your patience. I apologize for the amount of time it took to post the epilogue. I've hit a road block for the Squall/Rinoa (FF8) reunion, and have decided not to post one, due to Squall having such a minor part in this story.

Also, I don't own Final Fantasy X. This is strictly a fantasy - driven story that happens to use FFX.

Epilogue – Auron and Rikku

Rikku felt so weak, ever since her adventure through The Lost Temple of the Farplane...or whatever the blasted name was. She missed Auron so much; even though they had only been together a short while, they had really connected. She felt herself being to once again doze off; ever since returning to Spira, she'd been lethargic. It took almost all her energy just to move and get out of bed, let alone try and eat something. She closed her eyes, feeling the sweet calm of sleep begin to lull her away from reality. At least in her dreams, she and Auron could be together.

She awoke in a large field full of moon lilies, a beautiful lake in the distance. Seeing a tree in the background, she energetically bounced over to it. Her breath hitched once she saw the familiar red overcoat come into her view, and she sprinted towards it. That overcoat meant that Auron was here. And even though it couldn't be him, she'd relish this dream more than most. As she came up very close to the tree, her smile widened as she saw the long ponytail.

"Auron!" He turned around, holding a small orb in his hands. She latched onto him, hugging him as hard as she could. This was one of the best dreams that she'd ever had. "Auron! I've missed you!" He smiled, and she was thankful that he was holding her – her legs were completely weak.

"Rikku." He brought his head down and took a deep breath, squeezing her closely to him. She returned it with just as much force. "I've missed you as well." He straightened slightly as they kissed, the longing and passion bringing them to the soft ground. Breaking for air, he caressed her face. "Rikku, what's wrong?" The tears she were crying had made small rivers down her cheeks.

"I've missed you. It's so hard to do anything, knowing that we can't be together. I guess I thought that escaping that temple would grant me a wish. You know – Yunie got her wish granted after beating Vegnagun. But...I was never asked. It's as if only Yunie matters." Auron wiped some tears away, taking his sunglasses off and sitting up. He pulled her into his lap, gently comforting her back with soft rubs. "I just don't get it." Auron felt his heart clench at her words. He wordlessly squeezed her, reassuring her, as they rested against the tree. "It's just not fair." Bringing her face up to meet his eyes, he slowly rubbed her cheek.

"Rikku, I don't mean to be insensitive, but our time is short. You'll wake up soon, and my chance will be gone. I want to join with you. It's very similar to when a fayth would join with a summoner." She looked at him and laughed, and he realized that she thought this was only a dream.

"Sure. How about I join you in the Farplane, where you can really hold me?" She was being sarcastic. He smiled, earning him a puzzled look.

"This isn't a dream, Rikku. I'm really here. I can't come back from the Farplane, as an unsent, but I can join with you. We'd be able to be together once again. The only down, or up, side is that only you'd be able to see me, Rikku." Her eyes were wide as realization set in.

"Auron...it's really...you?" He nodded, coming in for a chaste kiss. "We can be...together?" He nodded once again. She smiled, hugging him with such a force that they fell backwards, and now he was lying against the soft earth. How she'd managed so much force, he'd never know. "Yes. Yes! YES!" He sat back up, handing her the orb.

"Rikku, this will bind us for all eternity. We'll always be one." She smiled, excitement getting the better of her. "Hold out you hand." She did, and he put the orb in it. The orb glowed brightly, momentarily blinding her. Seeing it disappear, she saw Auron fade a little and enter her. Immediately, she felt him inside her.

Every inch of her was now completely on fire, though it didn't hurt. She felt his essence as they joined into one. The meadow started to fade as she woke up. She opened her eyes, seeing Auron sit on the bed smiling at her. He leaned over and kissed her, and she could feel every part of his face and tongue. She could feel his hands move over her as they brushed her skin. And most importantly, she could touch him, as if he were still alive. He lightly made small noises as she explored his body. He was no longer wearing any armor or the overcoat; instead he was wearing normal clothing. And he looked so young – both of his eyes were gazing at her, memorizing every detail.

Rikku was immensely glad that she lived alone right about now. Auron's clothes had been 'thrown' to the floor, and her clothes were right beside them.

And that's a wrap for The Lost Temple. Thank you everyone who has read the entire story!