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'This feeling, it's strange. I've never felt like this before- so light, so free. I wonder if it's really like this when you… die.'

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Aerith Gainsbourgh woke up in a slight jolt. Light emerald eyes slowly widened as it scanned its surroundings. She dusted off her pink dress and stood up.

"Where am I?" were the words that instantly flew out of her mouth as she took in the beautiful scenery- bright sky, grass covering the ground, flowers blooming everywhere she looked.

"So… beautiful." She gasped as she wandered off. A lofty and huge tree stood far away and it caught her eye. Pink petals fell from the tree as the cold breeze blew. She shivered as she reached the certain tree.

She touched the trunk and a cold aura overwhelmed her. It made her feel lighter than she already felt. Then something caught her eye.

As she walked around the huge tree, she realized that there was someone else there with her. She slightly tilted her head to the side still slightly far behind, accessing more view.

It was a boy. She took a step toward him.

A certain boy. Her curiosity taking over she took another three steps.

A boy who had a large effect on her. Her eyes widened as she realized who it was.

A boy whose appearance suddenly made her heart ache. Her shaky hand reached her mouth and her eyes suddenly watered.

"Zack…?"

The said boy was lying there in front of her as if in deep slumber- one arm behind his head, the other lies on top of his stomach. His eyes that were shut close suddenly twitched as he heard his name.

Neon blue eyes stood out in his features the moment he opened them. Those eyes that were so beautiful, those eyes that the girl in front of him badly missed. But then those eyes gave a curious look at the girl.

"…" He blinked at her. Aerith was now on the grounding sobbing and still with shaky hands but still had her wide eyes on him.

"Zack…"

"Yes…?"

It took her only a millisecond before she launched herself at him, straddling him in tight hug; which took the boy by surprise. "Zack!"

He was too taken aback by the action that he didn't get to react quickly. But as soon as he realize what was happening he quickly moved back. Aerith stared at him in surprise. He stared back at her expression and couldn't help the smile that suddenly appeared at his features.

"Zack?"

He then shook his head and his smile was gone. As he glanced back at her, he sighed. "Yup, that's my name." He licked his lips and faced her properly. "Look, I don't really know how you knew my name but… Do I know you?"

Shock quickly spread across her face and a deep blush suddenly crept over her. "I…" She stared at him again, making sure. She quickly stood up and dusted her clothes. She bowed at him, her bangs covering her face. "I'm sorry, mister. I guess I mistook you for someone else. I-I just thought…"

Then she suddenly broke off. The sobs were back again and tears poured down her cheeks. The boy was alarmed and worry quickly spread off his face. His hand which was suddenly reaching out was what stunned him. "Hey…"

"I-I'm sorry, I'm really sorry…" She quickly wiped her tears. "I didn't mean to hug you all of a sudden. I… was… I… -I guess I better go…" She whirled around and was about to run off when he ceased her, catching her elbow in his hand.

"Wait… where are you going?" He asked.

Aerith stared at the vast greenery surrounding them and opened her mouth. "I… don't know." And before she knew it, her mind went black out.

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Aerith opened her eyes only to be met by glowing blue ones. "Hey…"

She quickly sat up and stared at him. "…" Her eyes then fell at their attached hands.

His eyes trailed after hers. "Oh. Oh, sorry!" He quickly let go and turned his head away from her. "It's just that… when you were sleeping… it's your hand…it-"

Aerith reached out to touch him, his hands. "You… really are Zack." She stated, almost sure of what she felt.

"Yes." He stared back at her, brows furrowing in curiosity.

"But why?" She reached out her other hand to his face. Zack's eyes flickered for a moment at her desperate tone. "Why don't you remember me?"

Zack's eyes widened then he looked away. "I'm sorry. I came here, not really knowing anything- even my name. It's just this." He raised his arm and there, dangling in his wrist is a small thin silver plate from a chain with a name incurved in it. 'ZACK' it says.

Aerith's eyes widened and fingered the bracelet. "This…" She bit her lip. "Remember me, please remember me." She pleaded. "Don't you remember? Midgar? The Slums? The Church? Being a SOLDIER? Me, I'm Aerith, Zack. Please, please try…" She looked down

Zack squinted his eyes. "Aerith…" Flashes of images, second by second, appeared in his vision. It was too fast for him that he couldn't quite see them. He abruptly stood up, his chair tumbling behind.

Aerith looked up at him, alarmed. It was hurting his head, he gripped it with his both hands. "Ugh. It hurts!"

She got off the bed and ran to his side. She lightly placed a hand on his shoulder. "Z-Zack! What's happening?"

Zack screamed in pain as the visions took over him.

Aerith watched him in horror, what had she done? She couldn't take it, she couldn't watch this. "No…stop."

"Zack…" She hugged him tightly. "Zack, no! Stop it, stop remembering. I'm sorry. I'm just being selfish. I'm sorry." She shut her eyes close as she embraced him tightly.

"Please don't hurt anymore…" She whispered as she also felt his pain while watching him.

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"I'm really sorry."

"Really. How many times have you already said that this day?" Zack gave her a mug as he sat beside her.

The dark sky spread infinitely high above them. They were sitting on a log. It was outside Zack's cottage, the one he said he'd live in for ages. Aerith had a blanket on to shield herself from the cold breeze. It was really quite cold there, she told him once. Zack was wearing his usual- black turtleneck top, baggy pants, boots, shoulder gears, just like what he wore before, when he was a soldier.

"I…" Aerith gripped her mug, biting her lip.

"Don't sweat it. I want to… remember too." Zack looked down at his own mug. Aerith glanced at him, taken aback.

"Living for who-knows-how-long here, wasn't really a problem. But I do want to remember." He said almost seriously but then he suddenly smiled this boyish grin he had back then- the one that made her heart jump. "You must be my friend, right? But judging on your looks, must be my girlfriend, then?" He leaned towards her.

Aerith blushed almost instantly, his eyes astounding her. "I-I don't really kn-"

He chuckled beside her and offered her his kind and heart-melting smile. "Just kidding. My friend?"

Aerith smiled at hearing his laugh-that laugh she also missed so much- and nodded. "Yeah, your friend, I guess."

"I see." He nodded. "Hm. Then, why don't we just be friends again, since I don't remember." He suggested thoughtfully.

"Be friends again…?" Her words repeated his.

"Nn." He nodded. "Let's start to know each other again. If that's… alright?"

Aerith blinked at him then smiled again and nodded at him. "Un. Friends. That sounds great…"

"Yeah."

"But, where exactly are we, Zack?" She voiced out her thoughts as they watched the night sky. She stared up at the twinkling patches of stars up ahead. Zack also looked up, in deep thought.

"Hm, where, you ask? I, myself, don't know either."

"I see."

"But it feels much peaceful here, right?"

"Yes, it does…"

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AN: Hope it's good. Any corrections or suggestions on the story? Feel free to say it. ;] Oh and yea, the title may be changed some time, still thinking about it.