Short and sweet. First oneshot that accompanies my story Burden Of Innocence. If you haven't read it, go read it first. Or don't read this at all. It would be bad to spoil everything. This takes place at the same time as the final chapter of B.o.I.
Disclaimer: I own nothing that has to do with FF7.
~*Little One of the Lifestream*~
"Shh. don't cry, little one." The soft caress of a motherly voice fell on the infant's small ears, the silky ring easing the cries quickly. The infant found itself cocooned in warmth, arms surrounding it. But they were not familiar arms. Where were the familiar arms!?
A wail escaped the little baby's lips once more, and it was rocked lightly, a tune hummed to it that it did recognize, although he voice was wrong.
"I know, sweetie pie. Mommy can't be here with you now, and Daddy's taking care of her. Your parents love you very much, though. You'll see them again, I promise."
Although the baby girl could not comprehend the words spoken, the thoughts seemed to connect, and she quieted her sobs. She liked the person holding her, felt safe, but she missed the familiar people. Where were they?
"You're in the Lifestream," the voice continued, sweet like church bells. "I'll take care of you for now, since your mother's still needed on Gaia. Don't worry though, she still loves you. She always will. And your daddy – well, you broke his poor heart. Did you know you made him shed his first tear? Well, you did! Poor man, after everything he's been through."
"Is that…?" A new voice emerged, the tone and inflection deeper than the first, but every bit as welcoming and kind. Suddenly, the blanket was moved out of the infant's eyes, and the girl was met with eyes that were a vivid color, accompanied by a large smile.
"Wow, she looks just like them," the voice continued, the smile moving to accommodate the words. "Poor guys, I can't imagine how they must feel."
The other voice replied, "Truly terrible, Zack. Absolutely lost in despair. But we will care for her now, and when the time is right, her parents shall see their baby again."
Aerith smiled and kissed the forehead of the infant, the scene of Vincent's tears and Yuffie's hopelessness dissolving like snow.
That was it! Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoyed. Please review!