Fan Fiction ❯ Competitive World ❯ 1000 Words ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: Marvel owns Jubilee and Scott, Final Fantasy X-2 owns 1000 Words, Squaresoft owns Final Fantasy X-2, I own a radio and a canister of pennies. So don't sue.

"Talking"
'Thinking'
Song lyrics

Jubilee was playing her copy of Final Fantasy X-2, just about to reach the Thunder Plains where Yuna was going to sing a song, when Scott walked into the rec room.

"Hey man! What's happenin'?"

'There goes trying to find a place where I can hide from the happiness of Jean and Logan. I can't believe they want Jubilee to leave already.' Scott thought. Aloud he said,

"Not much. What are you playing?"

"Final Fantasy X-2. I'm about to get to my favorite song in it."

'It's now or never.'

"Jubilee, I want you to go to the store and pick up some stuff for dinner." Jubilee looked at Scott increduously. He had never sent her to the store, considering that the last time she had gotten bored with waiting and left without checking out.

"Ya sure?" Scott nodded as Yuna started singing the song. I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily

Jubilee had to admit that she had a crush on Scott for the longest time and would do anything for him normally. 'He's hiding something from me, but what?'

"Scott, have you forgotten what happened last time?" I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You'll fight your battles far from me
Far too easily

Scott was worried that Jubilee would see right through that line. 'Hopefully she'll listen just this once. I want her to stay. Why do they want her to leave anyway.'

"Jubilee, I haven't forgotten, I just need you to go store for me." "Save your tears cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart

Jubilee suddenly wanted to rant and rave at Scott for sending her on some stupid errand when something was obviously bothering him. She then recognized what the song was saying. "You don't have to fight alone this time." Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings

Scott couldn't believe what she had just said. 'How does she know?'

"What do you mean, Jubilee?" She looked at him with tears in her eyes. And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever

"Whatever you're fighting against. You don't have to go through it alone this time. I'm a stronger fighter than Jean is. I'm there as a friend." 'I just hope for more.' She added silently. The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget
I still relive that day
"You've been there with me all the way"
I still hear you say

Scott shook his head. "Do you know what you are doing?"

'Is she really willing to fight for her right to stay here? Should I tell her?' Seeing her nod with such conviction, he added,

"Jean and Logan want you to leave. Are you willing to fight against the man you see as a father in order to stay?" "Wait for me I'll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt
When I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late

Jubilee was shocked, but she hid it well. 'So that was what he was hiding. Well can't let him down now.'

"Sure, Logan couldn't stand against the both of us, and let's face it, Jean would go down in the first punch." Cause a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though we can't see I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings

Scott laughed. "Your right. And it will be priceless to see the looks in their faces when I tell them that you aren't leaving just because they want you to." Oh a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever

"Hey Jubilee, what did you do to make them want to kick you out of the mansion?" Jubilee looked at him guiltily.

"Guess I shouldn't have lost my temper and kicked Jean upside the head." Oh a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms
Suspended on silver wings ohhh

Jubilee noticed that Scott seemed as if the world was slowly being removed from his shoulders. She then walked over to him and gave him a hug. "Feel better?" Scott looked down at her.

"Yeah." And a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days
They'll hold you forever