Disclaimer: I do not own final fantasy 7, square-enix does. I do however use it for my own amusement.

Rated M for just in case. Might end up lowering it though if it doesn't come out right.


It was a Tuesday. The hardest day of the week for someone who worked as a news-journalist. Not only did all the 'Best' stories seem to happen around Tuesdays, but it was also office clean-up day. It was pay-day. And because it was pay-day, it was also the day that Kadaj had to do all the necessary shopping for the next week.

Granted Kadaj was an 'enemy' to the planet, after what he had done over three years ago. But his new boss, Mr. Harper, figured if he could be given a second chance at life, then Kadaj deserved one too.

Kadaj was a hard worker. Of course with four in the family to feed, well it was important. He was such a hard worker in fact that he had only been there three months when he got his first raise.

"Kadaj, mi boi!" Mr. Harper exclaimed as he came over with the check in hand.

[He looks upset. I just hope that I'm not getting fired.] Kadaj was worried. If he got fired how would he feed and house his brothers. He couldn't find a job anywhere else before, how would he find one now?

"Kadaj, mi boi!" Mr. Harper continued, not bothering to notice the silver haired man's worry. "I've noticed that the other day when a couple of co-workers asked about your clothes, you told them that caring for your siblings is more important to you then fancy new clothes everyday. So I desided to give you a raise. Now you can take care of your family, and still have enough to get professional clothes that look nice. No offence, mi boi, but it looks like you're wearing your great-grandfathers moth ball handme downs. Besides, you have more then earned this raise."

Mr. Harper handed a very surprised Kadaj his check, and turned and walked away.


A/N: Tell me what you think. Was it good? Bad? What do you think will happen? And what the heck is going on? You'll find out if you stay tuned for the next chapter!