So I rediscovered a story my friend and I wrote about 6 years ago. I'm still working on revising it, and I apologize if it doesn't make sense right now. I also apologize if it seems Out of character. That's something I'm currently working on. Also this is a saga; probably 3 or 4 parts; maybe even more.

EDIT: I changed a few plot points about mako and when/why it was used. So, please re-read through that to better understand.

EDIT PART 2: i noticed a lot of fucking grammar mistakes in here, I apologize.

Fuck! I'm gonna be late!

Cloud picked up his pace as he heard the warning bell go off. He rushed through the hallways, staring up at all of the door numbers. It was his first year of high school, and he was immediately regretting not going to freshman orientation last week. As he turned a corner, he bounced backwards as he hit another body. "Oh shit I'm so sorry!" he exclaimed, picking up all of the person's papers he sent flying.

The other teen gave out a small chuckle and picked up the other pieces of paper. "It's alright. I wasn't really looking where I was going, either," He looked over all of the papers that Cloud handed to him, trying to get them all back in a certain order. "are you a freshman?"

Cloud blinked, a little taken aback that the teen knew right away "Is...is it that obvious?"The brunette gave him a small smirk and nodded, and Cloud's face went red. "Yeah...and...I sort of don't know where my first class is"

"What room number?"

"210"

"Oh, I had that room last year. Just take those stairs and go right. You won't miss it."

"Thank you so much...uh?" Cloud questioned, awaiting for a name.

"Squ...Leon. Just Leon" He looked a little disconcerted as he had to correct himself.

Cloud wondered what he was originally going to say, and why it seemed to throw him off-guard. "I'm Cloud Strife." Cloud gave a slight smile, and Leon nodded

"Will you be fine with all of your other classes?"

"Uh," Cloud looked down at his schedule again "I think I'll be alright, I have gym next, then lunch, and then a classroom which I remember seeing walking pass here"

"Oh you have gym second block too? Cool, I guess I'll see you then." Cloud smiled, thinking that he'll finally be able to make a friend. Well, he had a friend, but he was barely able to see him since his parents always kept him inside. And from what he's aware, he and Zack have no similar classes together, so hopefully, he and Leon can bond and become very good friends, and he'll have someone to talk to on a daily basis. He nodded and the two departed to their classes.

"Cloud!" Cloud found himself having to balance himself as a certain black haired teen ran over and hugged him tightly.

Cloud chuckled slightly and put one arm on his best friend's back. "Hey Zack. It's been a while"

Zack let go of him and put a hand on his shoulder. "Your parents didn't let you out all summer again? Don't they know you need to breathe?"

Cloud let out a low chuckle and smiled as he spotted Leon. Cloud waved over as Leon noticed them, and made his way over to the two.

"Hey! I've seen you a few times in the neighborhood! Leon, right?" Zack asked. Leon gave a small nod. "Yeah, I've seen you spar a few times. You're pretty good!"

"Oh, you do sword fighting too?" Cloud asked heartily. He's been longing to spar with someone other than Zack, and this was a great opportunity.

"I do."

"Cool! We should spar right after school!" Zack exclaimed, but frowned a little looking over at Cloud, "You think your parents will let you get out of the house for a few hours?"

Cloud bit his lip as he knew what Zack was talking about. His parents hardly let him do anything, let alone go outside. They would rather have him stay inside and work on his studies and not to worry about the outside world. His place was behind the books, like they always said. "I can find an excuse to let me out for a little while."

"Parents that cruel, huh?" Leon asked, with his arms across his chest.

Before Cloud had the chance to open his mouth Zack nodded furiously. "He lives in our neighborhood right next door to me but his parents don't want him around anyone. They think he shouldn't really be a fighter, but a teacher or a doctor instead."

Cloud gave an embarrassed smile to Leon who gave him a faint nod in return. "We're changing that. Come with us today after school and we'll spar. Then on friday, you're going to the bonfire."

"Wow, a bonfire? That sounds really cool, thanks." Cloud said, really surprised that all of this was happening just a few blocks away from him.

"Cloud! You're home!" Cloud chuckled as he was hugged by an 8 year old, 7 year old, and a little 5 year old.

The teen picked up his youngest brother and ran a hand through his spikey brown hair. "Hey boys. You wanna go watch me spar with Zack?"

The three boys grinned and yelled out,"Yeah!" in unison.

"Cloud, are you going to the beach? I have friends who go there a lot too!"

Cloud blinked and stared at one of his brothers. His parents were just as strict with his 3 little brothers as they were with him. And the three of them were being homeschooled. He wondered who these friends were.

"What do you mean, Roxas?"

"I have a few friends who like to go down to the beach," Roxas looked around and lowered his voice down to a whisper ",sometimes when mom and dad aren't looking, we take turns going there, too."

Before Cloud could say anything, their mother walked in and smiled at them. "How was your first day at a real school, sweetheart?"

"It was good, mom. Do you mind if I take the boys down to the library and help them with their schoolwork?" Cloud asked, a little eagerly. He knew both Leon and Zack were waiting, and he didn't want to keep them long.

"Oh, that sounds like a wonderful idea, Cloud. Just make sure you're home in time for dinner" His mother said, and laughed as the three boys cheered and ran to the door.

Cloud rushed to his room and threw his back pack down on his bed and went outside with his brothers. Zack met him at the end of the court, handing Cloud his sword. Keeping his sword at his own house was a little too risky, so Cloud had Zack keep it as his. Leon was there too, and his raised an eyebrow as he looked at Cloud's weapon.

"That's a pretty big weapon"

"Yeah," Cloud started, rubbing the back of his neck. "Average sized swords are a little too weak for me."

"So you have the mako too, huh?" asked Leon, as they began walking towards the beach.

Cloud nodded. "Do you have it? Or are you from out of town?"

"I'm from Balamb Garden, a few people told me about mako and honestly? I'm a little glad I wasn't born here."

Cloud gave him a saddened smile. Hallow Bastion was a town of mysteries that were still unsolved. About 40 years ago, the whole town was attacked by monsters. The monsters showed no sign of disappearing, and even maneuvered to different towns and cities. A city called Midgar then created an organization called SOLDIER. They were military based, and trained hard to kill the monsters and any other strange creatures. SOLDIER weren't just soldiers, but scientists, engineers, medics, all people who had help the soldiers try to get rid of the monsters as easy as possible. Soon, SOLDIER's army began to decrease. Monsters were getting too strong for monsters to kill them. Scientists of SOLDIERs found a solution. Almost 20 years ago, children were given an injection called Mako. This was supposed to give them strength much stronger than the average humans. However, over a few years scientists have been doing a few tweaks to the injection; and some children, instead of having super strength had super powers. The scientists were hoping that this would help SOLDIER become stronger in power, and it did. SOLDIER is as strong as ever with these new super humans, and Hallow Bastion is more peaceful than it has been in 30 years.

"I'm glad I have mako!" Cloud's youngest brother, Sora exclaimed. "then I wouldn't be able to fight with Riku!"

"Fight?" Cloud asked, chuckling. Exactly how is his little brother finding the time to fight?

"Yeah we sword fight!"

"With wooden swords." Roxas stated.

The group made their way to the beach, which was just a few blocks down from Cloud's street, and Sora automatically ran off with a Silver haired boy and a girl with short red hair. Cloud went to go after him, but Zack put a hand on his shoulder.

"It's alright, Cloud. They're always careful." Still looking at his young brother, Cloud gave a faint nod, but turned to face Zack and took his stance.

He smirked and drew his sword. "You ready?"

Zack gave him a devious smile and took his stance as well. "I was born ready."

"Not fair, Riku! You cheated!"

"No I didn't, you're just too slow."

"He won fair and square, Sora."

Sora glared at the girl. "You always take his side, Kairi."

"Come on now, Sora. What have I told you about not being a sore loser." Sora turned around and he saw his oldest brother.

"But he really cheated Cloud I swear it."

Cloud picked him up and put him on his shoulders. "Well if that's true maybe you can catch him next time huh?" Sora giggled and nodded, putting a hand on top of his brother's head. "Now let's go home. It's almost dinner time."

The 5 year old turned his head and waved at the other two kids. "So didjya win? Or did Zack kick your butt again?"

Cloud smiled and snickered. "Well, no. I kicked Zack's butt this time. But then Leon got me good."

As he walked down the street looking for his two other brothers, he noticed Roxas was on the shoulders of one teen, about the same age as Leon, with spikey red hair. Even though Leon and Zack had told him not to worry about anyone in the neighborhood causing a threat, Cloud coulnd't help but feel extremely worried for his 8 year old brother. He approached the teen and glared at him "What do you think you're doing with my brother?" he called out.

The red haired teen turned around and Roxas grinned. "Hi Cloud! Me and Axel were looking for you!"

"Axel, huh?" The teen grinned at him

"Hey don't you remember, I'm in your gym class. Look I'm sorry if I worried you. Roxas knew you wanted to be home at a certain time so he I said I'd help look for you. And what do ya know, we found you!"

He was in my gym class? Cloud thought, trying to remember seeing a kid with that kind of hair. Maybe he was too lost in his world. Or maybe we was talking to Zack more to really recognize anyone else in the class.

Axel let Roxas back down and ruffled his hair. "See ya later, bud." He looked back up at cloud and put his hands up as Cloud still looked a little uncertain. "Relax, man. Roxas is really cool, I wouldn't let anything really happen to him, I swear."

Cloud took his brother's hand and shook his head. "I'm sorry," he murmured, "I can get a little paranoid. They're just so young and I wasn't even aware about how friendly this neighborhood is."

Axel gave him a friendly smile "It's okay. I'm no threat here. In fact, I really don't think anyone is. Got it memorized?"

Cloud slowly nodded, confused on what he meant by that phrase.

After taking a well needed shower, Cloud plopped down on his bed and checked his phone. A small smile was plastered on his lips as he got a new message from an unknown number.

Zack was right. You're a really good sparring partner.

Cloud rolled on his back and quickly sent a message back

You're pretty good too. I don't think I've ever had anyone besides Zack kick my ass before.

Well, I've been training since I was little. Anyways, you think you're still up for the bonfire Friday night?

Definitely. I'll find a good excuse to tell my folks.

Cloud smiled, locked his phone, and put it on the charger. His life was finally going to get interesting.