Serenade of Hope part I

Five years past since the Meteor incident. Cloud has settled down with his own home. Still single, he has had nightmares about Aeris. Her gentle brunette hair, billowing in the wind as she prayed quietly and innocently. Then a cold vigorous blade comes though her, stained by her scarlet blood forever. Followed by a man in black cape smiling, with no consideration of love, emotions, or feelings Cloud and Aeris had for each other. Many nights Cloud wakes up to those excruciating images thinking of failure as her bodyguard and friend.

Meanwhile, Tifa, Barret, and Marlenne all lived in Kalm together owning a bar. Tifa had grown strong emotions for Cloud and is now dating him. At times though Barret and Tifa still remember the nightmare five years ago. In Cosmo Canyon Nanaki or "Red XIII" follows in his parents' footsteps. Bugenhagen has passed away right after meteor. Everyday was peaceful there but Red senses evil brewing somehow. Cait Seth has been deprogrammed soon after the fall of Shinra. His last words were "Good luck with Tifa, Cloud!" Finally Cid married the one woman who destroyed his dream so long ago. He is trying his hardest to control his temper. Even though there were a few accidents. The heroes have parted ways. But miss the days they all had together. But. Somewhere in the core of earth, Sephiroth gradually builds strength with nothing but revenge on his mind. C-l-o-u-d. I. Will get my revenge this time. heh heh heh.!