Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. All rights go to Square Enix. Co
Footnote: I have not played any Final fantasy VII games. I've decided to write a fanfic on FFVII as I find the Cloti couple really interesting and cute from reading other stories ^^. I get to know a bit of Cloud's life through the game Dissidia and by watching Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Therefore the character development might be slow. I might be bringing my OCs into the picture so that I can better progress my story. Happy reading! (:
Prologue
13 years ago
"Hey Cloud wait!" the little five-year-old girl shouted as she ran towards the blond hair guy. He was already up in the tree; waiting for her to catch up to him.
"Hurry up Tif! They're going to launch the fireworks soon!" he shouted back to her. She was his best-friend. Since she moved into town, he was the only guy who is nice to her. The other school kids kept bullying her because she looked so meek and defenceless.
When the girl reached the tree, Cloud helped her up and they sat next to each other. Soon after, the fireworks were launched and the couple sat there watching the 'beautiful flowers' that were being sparked off in the sky.
"Cloud," she said. "We're going to be together forever right? You're the best-est friend anyone could ask for."
Cloud paused for a moment. Then he looked at Tifa and replied with a reassuring smile, "Yes. Of course we are." He then held her hands. He had learnt from watching dramas on TV that when a guy holds a girl's hand, it means something special. "We're going to be together forever."
Tifa smiled at him and nodded. And they watched the sky as the show continues.
1 week later
'The flight to Australia will be leaving soon. Passengers stand by in the boarding room.' The announcement echoes through the halls of the airport.
Cloud was told at the last minute by his father that the two of them are going to migrate to Australia and start a new life there. He was quite upset about this and had refused to talk to his father for quite awhile.
Tifa was there to say her good-byes to him. Her eyes were teary and she wore a sad expression on her face. The poor five-year-old was reluctant to let her best-friend leave. But what can she do?
"How am I going to cope without you? I thought you said that we are going to be together forever..." Tifa said. Her voice was shaky.
"You'll do fine. I'm sure that there'll be other people that can take my place for the time being. They will protect you in place of me. And who says that I'm leaving for good? I will be back. I promise," Cloud said, forcing a smile while holding back his tears.
Tifa looked at the ground and slowly wiped off her tears. Suddenly, Tifa took a step forward and gave Cloud a quick kiss on the lip. Cloud blushed massively and was shocked by her sudden movement.
Tifa said "My mom told me that you have to kiss a person in order to seal a deal. So I... Anyways be back soon okay. Don't be gone for too long or I'll miss you."
Cloud smiled and asked, "Was that you first kiss?"
Tifa couldn't help but blush. "Y... yes. Please don't look at me like that."
Cloud's father then appeared. "It's time Cloud. Tifa, thank you for keeping my son company all this time. I'll see to it that he will come and visit Nibelheim to see you."
Tifa bowed. "The pleasure is all mine." Then she turned to Cloud, "Take care and be careful."
Then Cloud went with his father and walked away. So did Tifa as she walked the opposite direction. Suddenly, Cloud let go of his father's hands and called out Tifa. Tifa turned around and saw Cloud putting a necklace around her.
"This was my belated mom's. I want you to wear it. Whenever you look at it, remember that a part of me is always with you," Cloud said. Then he turned and ran away before Tifa could say a word. He was crying.
Tifa watched as the father and son leave for the boarding room. "Thank you," she said softly. Then she watched as the two figures slowly disappear into the crowd.
"Remember Cloud... You promised..."
"Don't forget about me Tifa. I promise I'll be back..."
Okay that's it for the prologue! I know is a bit short but it's just to show you guys what takes place before the original story comes out. I'm just trying to re-enact the part where Cloud leaves for SOLDIER but I didn't know what happened then. So I just said that he is leaving for Australia. After all, he IS a five yrs old kid.
I will try to release 1 chapter every 2 week as long as I have the time. Reviews are much appreciated! And if you have any suggestions or want to point out some errors, feel free to mail me. Please try not to flame. (: