A/N: I'm sorry okay? Sorry! I just thought up this idea and I'm all for it. HH is going good and WWY has gone pretty far, about half way through. I only have 3 chapters left of DCT so yeah, I'm starting a new fic. I haven't read a Squiffie in a while so maybe writing this will help me out a bit. Okay, so here's the basic plot.

Plot: The world has finally been at peace after years of a raging war, but two countries remain their constant fighting with each other. Wutai, a large, remote island that's completely isolated by water. Oriental villages that are calm and tranquil.. but don't be fooled by it's peaceful nature. Balamb, a large country in the middle of the main continent is it's enemy. Balamb is a high-tech city protected by Garden's and SeeD's, personal elite fighting forces. Two totally different countries battle it out for power that their ancestors died for, and strong but yet opposite people will meet on the bloodshed battlefield.

Sorry, I'm no good with summaries or writting out plots. Nevermind. I just hope whoever reads this will enjoy it. Oh yeah this might be confusing so I'll give you more info. Balamb will be the name of the country, okay? But in this country will be other locations from FF8 and Kingdom Hearts. In Wutai will be locations from FF7 and Kingdom Hearts.( E.g: In Wutai might be Cosmo Canyon.) So it may confuse you. I'll mention some locations from other Final Fantasies as other countries, so it's not just Balamb or Wutai okay? I know, confusing right? I'll try my best to keep everything smooth so you understand it.

Disclaimer: I own NO characters or locations in this fic. I do however own the plot, I thought it up while a teacher was lecturing. Sorry again, but I bet you all do it! You never listen to a long and not to mention ... BORING speech about some Atom crap that you don't care about!

Personal Note (P/N): Ahem, okay now please read and enjoy, if you don't like the plot then don't flame me, read something else. Actually don't flame me at all, just tell me I'm doing something wrong or crappy, don't bite my head off about it. I'd appreciate that more. Thanks Kai

Sweet Rivals

Chapter 1

BALAMB

"Begin." A brunette man stated crossing his arms over his toned chest; a small smile graced his handsome and charming face as he watched the two soldiers infront of him grip their spar weapons and glare at eachother. His dark-like eyes shone with pride as he watched his soldiers spar, a light breeze flew by carrying the scent of fresh dew and honey. Honey? mmm must be cooking! His long dark locks blew over his shoulder slightly as the wind danced around the fields of Balamb. He smiled gently as one of the two soldiers was finally defeated,

"You did an excellent job. Well done." He complimented the victor. Walking over to the soldier on the floor he kneeled down next to him.

"Don't worry, you fought well. Next time you'll get him, watch how he fights it'll help you work out his weak spot." He whispered, the spiky-headed brunette grinned cheesily.

"Thanks Sir, um I mean Commander. You're right next time I'll beat him!" The grinning spiky boy said enthusiastically. The commander stood up and offered a hand to help up the new soldier. With both men on their feet the commander shook his hand.

"Good work Kovacs. I'm sure your brother would have been proud." The spiky boy nodded giving a small, weary smile. Poor kid. With the loss of his brother it's a good job he has his friend.

"I hope Zack is proud of me," The boy known as ' Kovacs ' looked up to the pale blue sky. "Oh and sir, if you please, call me Sora."

"Very well Sora. Please return to your duties, training will begin and 1100 hours, am I clear? No later no earlier."

"Sure commander." Sora saluted his commander and trotted off to secure the area. The commander turned and faced the panting victor, his silver hair stuck to his neck with sweat.

"As for you, well done. Your father will be pleased when he hears of your training. You've improved quickly Luzeki. I'm honoured to have a skilled man such as you in our country."

"Thank-you commander. But Sora is also improving fast, I was lucky to beat him." The winner panted.

"Hahah... Riku you give the boy such a hard time. His skills have no other option but to improve."

"Well, for a kid that's a year younger than me he can certainly beat me with speed. That's if he payed more attention. The only reason I train him so much is for him to do his best, and until he beats me I'm going to keep pushing him harder."

"Just don't overwork the boy. He's a growing lad, let him live a little. The same goes for you too, there's more to life than fighting."

"Yes Commander Loire. I'll relax a little. What are my duties?" The 18 year old placed the spar stick in the long bag. Neatly setting the sticks in the bag he swung it over his shouder, his loose top revealed his gleaming toned chest. ( I HAD to add that in for all the Riku fans, sorry.. : mops up drool: )

"How about a shower? Then, catch up to Sora."

"What do I do when I catch up to him?"

"Riku, what do you normally do when you're with your best friend?"

"Fight, train?" Riku shrugged his shoulders.

"You socialise Riku. Talk to him not beat him to top shape. You two have alot to catch up on, again training will be at 1100 hours." Riku saluted and wandered off to the one of many towns in Balamb where his house was, before going to catch up to the energetic 17 year old friend.

WUTAI

"My Lord she would hate that." A stong-voiced assistant argued, his armor colliding as he moved his well built body. The back of the Lord infront of him wore a long black robe to the floor, his dark hair pulled up into a tradional bun and his blue eyes scanned the amber tapestry hung infront of him on the red wall.

"I'm aware of that Strife. But she needs to learn. One day she will own all the land you see before you. With no training and no lady-like manner she will fall into Balamb's grasp. I won't have her be the weak link in this family. Our ancestors have fought for us to come this far."

"But Sir-"

"No but's! My daughter will be broken and trained, it's time for her to grow up. Her friends aren't much of a big help either.."

"Lord Godo, they are always well behaved, Yuffie just loves to rebel at times." The blonde warrior argued back. Godo turned to face him and sighed deeply.

"I know you possess feelings for my daughter Cloud. To her.. your a brother, actually ..your everything, and to me, a son I never had. But she needs to learn our ways-"

"I can fight. I'll protect her. Her life is already ruined when you pass away, leaving her with a life of stress, battle and tension. Right now let her have her fun while she still can." Cloud's mako blue eyes pleaded with the ruler of Wutai.

"I know you can fight by the small scar on your cheek Cloud. But I won't be here forever. I just want to see a lady-like daughter before I go, is that too hard to understand?" Godo's strong intimadating voice softened. Cloud hung his head to the floor.

"She won't take your classes. Yuffie is too free-spirited to be tied down by manners and a timetable. It's not the way she is."

"Cloud, I want my daughter to be a daughter. Not some tomboy. A country who is ruled by a woman who can't act like one is weak... you may take your leave now. Find my daughter and tell her what I wish of her." Cloud saluted and exited the throne room in search of the said daughter, passing the many portraits of the Kisaragi ancestors along the way. Looking over his shoulder Cloud watched the Lord sit on his magestic throne rubbing his forehead. With the Lord now out of the way Cloud scanned the tapestry he was examining. A painting of the Lord himself standing beside a beautiful woman, she had long black hair which was held up in a braid. Her small lips shaped into a small welcoming smile with her midnight eyes gleaming, a blue dress flowed to the marbled floor tiles. Holding onto her hand was a six year old girl, her looks clearly from her mother; Yuffie. The mischivious look in her eyes shone boldly with a cheeky grin plastered on her face, that perfect family portrait was eleven years ago..

Cloud walked up to the sacred moutains, Da Chao, Yuffie's mother was buried here. It was Rosia's favourite spot, that's not the only thing Yuffie and Rosia had in common. Both possess a gentle and caring nature, but Yuffie is far more energetic and rebellious where her mother was calm and quiet. Godo and Yuffie haven't seen eye to eye since she was 14 years old, now nearly 18 you can tell how often they argued and fought over the smallest things. The only thing Yuffie and Godo has in common is a will to fight and a temper Cloud thought bitterly. Trekking up the steep structure he spotted the bouncy ebony heir staring out at Wutai's villages. To his suprise her two friends Kairi and Yuna were there too, all in tradional dresses covering their feet. Yuna wore white, Kairi wore a pale lilac and Yuffie wore a baby blue coloured one. All three stared out at the villages in total silence, raising a wheat coloured eyebrow Cloud noticed three bunches of flowers resting up against a small cherry tree. Yuffie's mother's grave...

"Yuffie?" Cloud scratched the back of his neck I'm no good with these type of things. All three girls turned to face the warrior, each set of eyes filled with water. Kairi had a trail of teary paths on both cheeks, as did Yuna.. but Yuffie, she blinked them back fiercely.

"Yuffie?" Cloud walked closer to the silent angels. Kairi breathed deeply trying to calm herself down.

"You'd think that heartless father of mine would remember." Yuffie spat venomously, looking back out at the peaceful villages.

"Remember.." Cloud pressed curiously.

"Lady Kisaragi's Birthday. " Yuna informed quietly, gesturing to the flowers, white lilies, pink roses and blue iris'.

"But no. He's STILL too uptight about some stupid war to notice what's happening right under his long, ugly, pointy .. stupid nose." Yuffie rubbed her eyes stubbonly trying to rid the watery substance.

"Yuffie, it's okay to be upset. We are. Sometimes you need to cry to make yourself feel better." Kairi dried her tears and straightened her shoulder-length, dark ruby hair.

"I mustn't cry.." Yuffie whispered, more to herself than anything. Yuna's multi-coloured eyes held worry as she looked at her trembling friend. Cloud took a few steps forward so he was standing directly behind her, listening closely Cloud heard her chanting "I must be strong, I mustn't cry.." over and over. Lightly touching her shoulder, Yuffie whirled around slowly to face him; her natural eye dams were crumbling with each second, waiting to break. Cloud's enchanting blue eyes locked with her glassy midnight orbs, both just stood there watching one another. Cloud gave a small but sympathetic smile, in return Yuffie tried to smile back but instead of smiling she broke down into tears. Her whole body wrecked of sobs, and she gasped for breath, without looking at the man infront of her, Yuffie rushed forward into his chest and held onto his dark uniform tightly. Her salty tears leaked out of her eyes and onto his uniform, soaking through the material and running down the armour. Cloud wrapped his arms around Yuffie, one hand holding her towards him and the other running up and down her back trying to calm her. Yuffie's arms snaked around his waist and she stood there, after years off holding back the tears, Yuffie finally cried. Her raspy breathing pattern slowly returned to normal, but a few sobs still escaped her throat and Yuffie's burning eyes continued leaking. She leaned her head to the side and rested her head onto Cloud's shoulder staring out at the view once again, the sky turned a pale pink with streaks of red and oranges. Sunset was one of the best sights this Wutai town had to offer, Cloud rested his head onto hers gently rocking back and forth.

"Yuffie? We must head back now.. we have things to do, remember?" Yuna's soft voice broke the silence that covered the Da Chao.

"Hmm?" Yuffie moved her head as a sign for Cloud to move his, taking the hint Cloud lifted his head off Yuffie's ebony hair as she looked over at her friends.

"Yuna's right Yuff. You have to head back home too, Yuna has to take her classes and so do I. We'll meet up with you later the den at 5pm, okay? " Yuffie nodded a quick okay before the two girls scampered off. Yuffie looked back at Cloud to see him studying her.

"What?" Yuffie asked innocently.

"Den? Classes? What classes?" Yuffie giggled and unwrapped herself from Cloud's body, but as she back away she suddenly missed the extra warmth. Strange?...

"The den place is where us girls hang out. Yuna takes summoning and White Mage classes. Kairi goes to White Mage and Black Mage classes."

"Why?" Cloud raised an eyebrow.

"For when we fight against Balamb again." Yuffie said simply stretching her back.

"There won't be a fight with Balamb, not for you girls anyway."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Yuffie placed balled up fists on her hips.

"Girls like you three will never see the battlefield. Only elite and experienced fighters will. I'll make sure of that."

"Huh? What- Why?"

"I'll be the one protecting you." Yuffie felt a warm feeling rise in her stomach. Am I gonna hurl? - Nah, it's different it's ... woah! hormones. BAD GIRL! No, I don't .. I couldn't have fallen for him. No, Cloud's just a friend. Yuffie grinned at her conclusion.

"Thanks Cloud but you can protect my father, my friends and um... whoever else. I can defend myself, I've been taking classes from Tifa. She has the hotts for you, ya know?" Yuffie saw Clouds cheeks turn a light shade of red.

"Classes.. Oh Yuffie?"

"Yep?"

"Your father sent me to tell you that he wishes you to attend lessons by Madame Pufee." Cloud paused,

"Who? Oh her, that stuck up bi-" Yuffie was silenced by a warning glance from Cloud. "Wait a second.. she runs that Lady crap doesn't she? Ya know the stuff about being namby wimps?"

"Yes. Your father wants you to attend the lessons there."

"He WHAT! No way am I, Yuffie Hanna Kisaragi, going to attend some pansy finishing school. I hardly ever when to school anyway."

"You have no choice, Godo said that if you refuse he'll stop you seeing your friends -"

"WHAT! They haven't even done anything wrong!" Yuffie defended.

"He'll make sure you don't go to, well, Tifa's place or wherever."

"Okay, that doesn't really bother me-" Yuffie's eyes wandered to the floor.

"..and he'll force you to marry." Cloud's biggest mistake. Yuffie snapped her head up with eyes burning like lit coal.

"WHAT?" Yuffie's voice echoed over the Da Chao and all through the town of Wutai's Capital.

"He said he will choose who you marry if you don't attend them." Cloud was suddenly greeted by an ear piercing scream, covering his ears with his hands he waited until Yuffie's mouth closed. Seconds later, Yuffie closed her mouth and opened her eyes while taking a deep breath.

"Okay, so if I DON'T go, I end up with no friends, no fighting classes, a wedding ring AND a future with someone I'll never love...BUT if I DO go I keep everying except for my pride and reputation?" Yuffie counted on her fingers like a list for Christmas; Cloud nodded soundlessly. "I don't have much choice do I?"

"Not really."

"So.. there's only one thing I can do..." Sorry about your pride Yuff, but it's worth your friends and future.. Cloud thought.
"I'm gonna tear him apart! He'll never ever EVER get ME in a school like THAT! Godo's gonna regret the day that he wished THAT of ME. You'd think since I'm his only child and the closest thing to mom that he'd respect my actions more. Hell I even got a job to prove I'm responsible at times." Yuffie walked to her mothers grave and bowed respectively. "Come on Cloudy, we've got some Lord ass kicking to do!"

"Your language needs to be improved Yuffie."

"Cloud! Not you too, your as bad as him! Next thingI know you'll be wearing his dresses, sorry my mistake, robes and drinking tea in the sakura garden!" The capital of Wutai was filled with laughter as two close friends headed home to prepare for yet another arguement.

A/N: Okay, so ? Whaddaya think? Good? Bad? A load of snail crap? I've just introducted some of the characters here. Sorry if everything's confusing, I'm a very confusing girl - which is why I write confusing things. So you know the main people in Balamb is gonna be Sora, Riku and Laguna. Poor Sora, he misses his brother. (Zack) I'm just making Sora feel how I would feel if my bro died, only in a boyish way.(no crying) And in Wutai we have Cloud ( hears fangirls shout YAY ) Godo, Yuffie, Kairi and Yuna and Tifa, kinda. Do you wanna know who will be in the next chapter? I'll tell you: Squall! Tidus. Lulu. I'm not sure whether sexy Vinnie will be in this fic. ( dodges knives, forks and spoons thrown by angry Vinnie fans ) Chill ok. I'm not sure yet.

About the pairings - I'm not telling. It COULD be YuffiexCloud ( sees Vampiegurl jumping up and down squealing and shouting: I vote for that pairing! ) YuffiexRiku? ( Mizuki is now caught between voting for Squiffie or Yuriku. ) or Squiffie .. YAY!I'm not sure what it should be so help me out, kay? I know this su- (( Mizuki glares and Kai )) I mean I think it's rubbish. :smiles innocently: Anyway please review me, listen to the keyword here: review . Please don't flame. I've had some before and it's a really really horrible feeling when someone says your work is a waste of space when you've worked hard on it. Thanx for reading this I hope you enjoyed it. Your Authoress Kai xx

(Note for Dana Banana (lol- sorry chica, couldn't resist ) I'll be updating DCT as soon as posiblr -- damn keyboard again! Review me V, I'll really appreciate it. Cheers chica )