A/N: I don't own Final Fantasy VII. And I can't spell Tifa's and Cloud's hometown. Sorry.
Summary: Takes place five years before the game. Zack and Sephiroth are on their way to Nibelheim, but they take a small detour to the Golden Saucer. Non-yaoi and OOC moments. Possible one shot.
Drama/General G
Chapter One: Aidoru
(Zack's Journal Entry)
I just got a new mission, and I am partnered with Sephiroth! I can't wait, I get the chance to go home AND the opportunity to see the newly built Golden Saucer. But, I have to leave Aerith behind... I'd like to take her to see the Golden Saucer, but the mission we got is kinda dangerous. And sending her back home alone, doesn't seem like a good idea either.
Back to the mission... The mission parameters dictate (don't I sound official) that we investigate the cause of the malfunctioning Mount Nibel reactor. Then we terminate the strong and weird monsters that have been plaguing the town near it. Sounds easy, but I heard from Sephiroth that the monsters are really strong... I starting to think that even Sephiroth may have a problem with the monsters. That doesn't make me happy.
Guess I can't pick my enemies... Oh well. At least we'll get to have some fun. Later.
(Zack's POV)
I looked at the sky from the window of the slow moving vehicle we were in. It was as dark and cloudy as it had been the previous night and on top of that, it was still raining. I looked at Sephiroth who was crouched in the back along with some of the weaker Shin-Ra troops. He wasn't in the talking mood apparently, not that he ever was. The other soldiers in the back didn't look like they wanted to talk either...
Well, there was one. A blond haired, blue eye soldier in blue, but he looked like he'd throw up if he opened his mouth. Now, it was already hot and sweaty in the buggy, with the only ventilation being the back of the buggy, which was covered by some cheap canvas. The smell of hot vomit definitely would not help.
I started to sigh and caught the glares of the others. They didn't say anything, but their glares spoke volumes. I couldn't begin to tell you what they said 'cause I lack the words to express them. Only that it made me stop and turn around and focus on the open road.
My hands came across the glove compartment within minutes. I opened compartment and got out the map, much to the driver's annoyance, and opened it. I looked around for any landmarks that might stick out on the map and in the landscape.
Finally annoyed beyond all reason, the driver all but ripped the map to shreds. "We're an hour away from the Gold Saucer... Now put that up!" He snapped. Had he not be so furious and right beside me, I would have laughed. I shrugged him off and smiled shyly.
(Zack's Journal)
After what seemed like an eternity it a hot, sweaty, musty, and crammed buggy, we had finally been moved to...a hot, sweaty, musty, and cramped tram. It turns out you can't get into the Gold Saucer directly. You have to go to Corel and then take a tram to the place. I had to wonder if they did that purpose.
But it doesn't matter now, I guess. I heard from the operator of the tram that Corel was burned to the ground by rebels, some people were killed and now everyone in the town was livin' in tents. Damn rebels... I was feelin' depressed about it, but I wanted to see the Golden Saucer.
I felt bad about planning to go out and have a good time after that horrible event had occured, but it could be my last chance for a long time. I had to make the most of it. Right...? Hope I made the right choice. I am sure I have... Until next time, Journal.
(Zack's POV)
The whole Corel thing is why I forced myself down the tubes to the Wonder Square. For the most part, no one was there aside from one of the attendents. Well, there's no point bein' in here if no one's here to enjoy it with you. I instead went to the Battle Square, and guess who I met? If you said Sephiroth, you're absolutely correct!
I met Sephiroth in the Battle Square, actually he was just comin' out. "Hey." I said, though it came out quietly.
To my surprise he heard me and turned. "Hey..." He said after a moment.
"How'd you do?" I asked curiously. In truth, I wanted to know how hard the thing was so I could try.
"You shouldn't have a problem, you've got a ribbon." He said flatly. "...You should try to get status effects when the slots start up."
I cocked my head and gave a short, "Huh?"
He shook his head and laughed, tossing at purple piece of materia at me. I looked at him curiously and he explained, "Pre-emptive materia."
I muttered thanks and eyed the materia suspicously. I opened my mouth to ask him exactly what it does, but when I looked up, he was already gone. I decided not to go through the Battle Square. I exited the main room of the Battle Square and enter the tube that read; "Station."
Before I knew what was going on, I was being dragged over to the Event Square by some lady harping about some singer from Wutai giving a concert. I was literally pushed down the tube and landed on my ass in front of everyone. They got a good laugh at my expense before they continued about their business.
I, however, was still sitting on my ass in pure embarassment. Suddenly, black was the only color I could see. I looked up and saw Sephiroth. "Shall we?" He asked. I slowly nodded and stood up, dusting myself off. We entered the concert hall together and prepared for the singing sensation, Aidoru Kisaragi.
A/N: Aidoru is Japanese for idol. So in a sense, Yuffie's mother in this fan fiction is an idol singer. Thanks for reading. I'll add more if you want. Later.