Character belong to square-enix I'm just borrowing them for my own amusement.

I tried to catch all typos sorry if I missed any

"Okay so that's a 1 case of each of l-carnitine, bandages, liquid ibuprofen." Cloud read off the list. Just as he was asking for the shop keepers signature a familiar mass of hair passed by him. At first Cloud thought his eyes were playing tricks on him it couldn't be he had watched the person die. He quickly took the clipboard from the man and hurried outdoor looked around wildly before his eyes spotted the boy that had passed by him in the items shop.

"We haven't seen you around lately I was going to stop by to see how you were." a women in a thick winter coat said as the boy walked by he watched as the boy turned away to look at the woman. Due to his enhanced hearing he heard the boy say "I was fine I sniffled so you know I had to stay in they worry too much." the boy replied. The woman politely offered a little advice before telling the boy to take care. Once the boy turned the corner Cloud ran after him the boy had made eye contact and Cloud was sure he wouldn't run, as he rounded the corner buster sword ready to attack. "Kadaj stop!" He yelled Kadaj much to his surprise stopped soon as he did Cloud closed the distance putting the blade to Kadaj's neck. Kadaj turned around slowly. His green eyes shown bright but once he saw what was at his neck fear filled them.

"please don't hurt me here it's all the money I have" he said moving a shaky hand to his coat pocket. Cloud stared at him not quite understanding why Kadaj wasn't attacking or running. As he was lowering his sword Kadaj look at him with a confused expression. "I...I know you?" he said looking at Cloud trying to remember where when suddenly a flash of memories rushed through his mind and fell to the ground clutching his head "NO! NO! That wasn't me no" he said staring at the snow. There was no time to think Cloud flew to his side checking him for injuries.

"I hurt you didn't I?" he asked as Cloud looked at him with worry.

"I know you um you're Cloud?" He questioned again

Cloud nodded he wanted to be angry but the feeling wasn't there it wouldn't emerge. "Are you okay?"

"I'm okay I think" Kadaj said reaching for the bag he had dropped. He tried to stand but staggered a bit.

"Uh could you help me?" he said and Cloud wasted no time helping him.

"What are you doing here I saw you die." Cloud asked and Kadaj started walking.

I...I don't know Aerith sent me back but I don't why but Zack told me I'd be safe here and to wait, But for what I don't know? He's a bit weird always happy but he makes Aerith happy." the boy said as he wobbled in a way that made Cloud worry.

"Here I'll carry you" Cloud said scooping the boy up. "Which way?" Kadaj squeaked and pointed.

"I'm sorry I don't really remember much" he said honestly.

As they rounded the corner a familiar voice yelled "Stop put him down" Cloud spun around as Kadaj smiled

"It's ok Yazoo, brother I mean Cloud was taking me home." he was a little shocked why did he call him brother? Yazoo took Kadaj from Clouds arms.

"He didn't hurt you" Yazoo asked. Kadaj shook his head.

Yazoo looked at Cloud "come with me."

After a 10 minute walking they arrived at professors Gast home/laboratory. Cloud watched as Yazoo gently placed Kadaj on a bed, once Kadaj had made himself comfortable he opened the small white bag and removing a pill bottle. "You know you didn't have to I remembered to pick up your meds" he said handing Kadaj two pills and a glass of water.

Kadaj smiled and rolled onto is side "I just wanted to help out" he said dozing off.

Cloud watched the scene from the doorway lost in his thoughts. Why had Zack & Aerith sent them back?

TBC