A/N: Hello it's me again. This is my seconds fanfic but I'm not going to stop writing A World Without You.

EDIT : I've decided to edit this story of its many mistakes etc, hopefully then my muse will find me once more to finish it. Thank you for the patience and support of my reviewers and readers. I'm eternally grateful.

Although it says it's a High School - I've never been to one lol so I'll describe this as a College/University like it is in the UK. - Sorry if there's any confusion.

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Summary: Yuffie has been expelled from her old high school ( Redwood High - corny I know, please don't flame me for this.) for fighting. Now she and her parents are being moved to a whole new life, new home, new school and new start.

The problems begin on her first day where she befriends a gang called AVALANCHE and learns that this enormous High Scholl isn't all it's cracked up to be.

On with the Story.


Ch.1 New start

Yuffie sat in the passenger seat of the car, bored out of her mind. Staring blankly out of the window she rested her head on her palm, watching the view just fly past her. Sighing to herself she tried to keep optimistic.

"Oh come now Yuf. A new school should do you good." The driver encouraged, while changing gears and speeding up. "Damn!" He shouted while swerving around and roughly turning a corner. Yuffie jumped at this sudden swerve and held onto the armrest for dear life. As the speed died down Yuffie glared at the driver from the corner of her eye in return the driver smiled sheepishly and confessed his carelessness.

"I missed a turn." Keeping his eyes sharply on the road he spoke, "Come on sis? I hate it when you're like this, you're supposed to be a loud mouth, like me." He added with a grin.

"Zack what can I be loud about?" Yuffie asked feeling her mood sink. This time watching her older brother for an answer.

"Well you are going to a new school, new friends? Oh and do me a favour? Get a few girls number's for me?" Breaking the tension in the car with a laugh Yuffie could only give Zack a roll of her eyes.

"Typical of you to cheer me up. You never change do you?" Yuffie smiled trying to hold down the remaining giggles in her throat.

"Nope and I don't intend to. I'm serious though, get some number's for me." Zack replied watching his younger sister laugh again.

"Zack. They are too young for you." Yuffie stretched only to receive a poke from Zack, making her hold her stomach and throw another glare his way.

"Are you trying to say something about my age Yuf ? Besides this is like College, you have dorms. So we won't be seeing you. Anyway some people go back there for more education. Besides I'm only 21!" Zack explained. Yuffie nodded and looked ahead spotting her new school. Her indigo eyes widened. It was huge! Yuffie could see fields of grass being used for pitches, running tracks and various other things. They had roughly 3 tennis courts Yuffie could see, plus a netball and basketball court slightly further away.

"Wow pretty big place. Why didn't you get expelled sooner? I heard they have swimming bars too…. Hey, I wonder what our new home is like?" Zack wondered out loud. Yuffie sat in awe and soaked up the size of the place. There was 4 main big buildings and hundreds of 18 to at least 23 year olds dotted around the campus in their groups. "Hopefully I'll make a good first impression." Yuffie thought. Zack parked his black car in the Teachers parking space and gave Yuffie a proper goodbye.

"You will miss me, right?" Yuffie asked wearily, as though she was afraid of the answer. She opened the door and picked up her backpack not once letting her eyes leave her brother.

"What? Are you kidding, I get first pick of the bedrooms when I get back!… Nah, I'll miss you and you know it." Zack softly pushed her face to the left with his fist. Yuffie smiled and did it back to him, she was sure she would miss his goofy face every morning.

"Now don't get into any fights, not for me but Mum. You know how she is, but me, I say if they start a fight.." Zack trailed.

"I'll finish it." Yuffie finished. Zack smiled and looked out at the school, noting some rather attractive girls sitting under in the shade of a large tree, looking at him and giggling to themselves.

"See? I'm irresistible. I warn you Yuf, if I don't find a letter saying you had detention, I'll be wondering what happened to my sis. Ok? Now make a good impression and friends, I'll talk to you later. Oh yeah, I have to warn you, the Head teacher here is a bit wacko. He kept saying some shit about darkness… I think his name is Ansem." Zack warned. Yuffie nodded smiling.

"Get detention, make friends and stay clear of wacko head teacher. Got it."

"I'll leave your things with the secretary, I think they'll call you when they want you to take them to your own room. Now, I'd better flee before these girls raid the car trying to get me." Zack joked, Yuffie got out of the car and waved goodbye to her departing brother before turning around and facing her new school.


Numerous gang of students some younger and some older walked past Yuffie, looking her up and down and trying to figure her out. Yuffie only rose an ebony brow at their glances before looking around for an Entrance. A gang of friendly looking people walked past her, Yuffie's eyes followed them as they did. The three girls of the gang gave her a bright smile before continuing, but the boys didn't even acknowledge her presence.

A girl, older than Yuffie, stopped and turned to face her. Yuffie noticed she was attractive with pretty bright eyes. Observing her Yuffie noted a long brunette braid held by a pink bow and her attire consisted of a pink strappy tank top with a denim mini skirt. Something shiny caught Yuffie's attention and she saw a silver necklace with the letter 'A' around her neck. A blonde, spiky hair boy noticed she was missing and strode back to her in curiosity. Placing a hand gently on her shoulder he whispered something in her ear. She nodded and shyly kissed him on the cheek then headed towards Yuffie. The gang stopped and waited for the blonde boy to walk back, looking at him questioningly. Yuffie saw he muttered something to them and they all looked at Yuffie then nodded before walking off again, leaving the brunette behind.

"Am I the talk of the school already?" Yuffie thought to herself just as the girl walked up to her and smiled.

"Hi. You must be new here. Is your name Yuffie Kisaragi?" She asked politely readjusting the position of her backpack on her right shoulder.

"Yeah, I'm Yuffie Kisaragi...Who wants to know?" Yuffie asked wearily, to her surprise the girl smiled brighter with her emerald eyes sparkling in a welcoming manner.

"I'm Aerith Gainsborough. Nice to finally meet you." Aerith held out a hand for Yuffie to shake. She accepted it and shook hands with the friendly girl.

"Finally meet me?" Yuffie asked confused.

"Yeah, you're my new roomy. It's kinda lonely in a big dorm by myself so I'm pleased to meet you." Aerith explained.

"Oh, I'm sorry if I seemed kinda rude back there but I wasn't expecting anyone to be friendly to me on my first day." Yuffie apologised.

"No it's ok. You're right to be weary of us. The only gang that are welcoming are AVALANCHE around here. Besides the other normal students who aren't in a Gang or Band."

"You're in a Band?" Yuffie's interest wasn't hidden in her voice.

"The guys are. Leon is the band manager but Cloud, my boyfriend, is the leader of AVALANCHE. Sora and Tidus are the trouble maker's, especially Sora." Aerith added laughing innocently at Yuffie's bewildered look.

"I know this'll sound weird to you but, what is AVALANCHE?"

"No, it's not weird at all. AVALANCHE is our gang. The other gangs you need to stay clear of are the Plastics and ShinRa."

"ShinRa sounds like a vegetable. And… Plastics? They don't sound threatening."

"Well trust me they are. Plastics are a gang of 4 girls who think they rule the school and think that guys are on their every beck and call. Namine is their leader - a complete copy cat I'll add."

"Tarts then?"

"Yeah. And ShinRa are a dangerous gang of bad asses led by Sephiroth, don't listen to them and don't trust them. Take my advice to heart ok?"

"Okay I will. Aerith is that your gang there?" Yuffie pointed to a gang in the shade of a great oak tree, every one talking to themselves but occasionally glancing over to her and Aerith.

"Yup. Come with me and meet them. Who knows if you're accepted you can be in our gang." Aerith stated softly pulling Yuffie towards them. As Yuffie got closer she noticed that there were 7 of them altogether, including Aerith.

"Guys, this is Yuffie, my new roomy I was talking to you about. Be nice." Aerith warned before letting go of Yuffie and giving her a gentle shove into the watchful eyes of the gang..

"Aerith, please don't leave me standing here. Wait what am I afraid of? I'm the Great Ninja Yuffie." Yuffie encouraged herself and stood there waiting for them judge and make the first move. A red headed girl who was also pretty smiled and started to break the ice. She wore a white and purple strappy top and a lilac mini skirt also with a gold necklace that said 'K'.

"Hi, my name is Kairi. Welcome to Hollow High. This is Sora," Kairi pointed to the boy who was behind her with his arms around her waist and chin resting on her head. His brown spiky hair made him look innocent and friendly. His bright blue eyes also seemed to hold mischievous glints along with innocence. He smiled at the mention of his name. He wore a pair of dark blue jeans, a black shirt and a silver chain around his neck with a crown on it.

"...and this is Yuna," A girl holding hands with another boy smiled shyly. She had two different colour eyes and light brown hair flicked up at her shoulders she also wore a strappy white top and a dark blue mini skirt complete with the necklace that read 'Y'.

"...and Tidus, her new boyfriend." Kairi directed Yuffie's attention to the grinning blonde boy holding hands with Yuna, he wore a blue shirt and jeans, he also wore a big silver, pendant saying 'T'.

"...Cloud, Aerith's boyfriend at long last! And the leader of AVALANCHE." Cloud had spiky, blonde hair and eyes very similar to Sora's only slightly brighter. He wore a navy coloured shirt and jeans with some gloves cut off at the knuckles. His eyes seemed uninviting at first but when Kairi mentioned Aerith they softened drastically. He wore no jewellery besides a single silver earring in his left ear.

"How am I gonna remember these names…" Yuffie thought.

"...Of course you know Aerith and lastly there's Leon. I warn you, he's a bit cold so don't bug him. He's the leader of AVALANCHE's band 'Traverse'." Kairi finished taking in a deep, well needed breath and leaning back on Sora's chest.

Leon caught Yuffie's attention instantly. Not only was he jaw droopingly hot, he was so different to the other's. He was cold just like Kairi said, with hard shielded eyes. He wore a black pair of jeans with four studded belts. Black combat boots and gloves with a tight white shirt which showed off his well toned body. He had his black leather jacket carelessly slung over his left shoulder and his thick silver chain hung loosely around his neck; although Yuffie couldn't quite make out what it was. His long brown mane suited his hidden personality. He looked up at Yuffie who took a shark intake of breath, "His eyes are so icy and he has a scar across the bridge of his nose." Yuffie noted mentally.

"Um, how did you get that?" Yuffie asked curiously.

"None of your damn business." Leon replied coldly. Yuffie narrowed her eyes and clenched her fists,

"That's it he asked for it Rebellious, trouble maker Yuffie who always gets into fights is in the building." Yuffie only rolled her eyes in a bored fashion.

"Chill will ya? I only asked you a question." Yuffie snapped back taking everyone by surprise. The only people who answered Leon back was Shinra's gang. Afterwards they regretted it. Leon looked shocked for a moment before regaining his cool self and snapped back.

"She's not joining is she?"

"Yes she is. She is also sharing a dorm with me. Go easy on her Leon." Aerith held her own piercing glare.

"Yeah and if you like it tough." Yuffie added instantly regretting it, "Bad move Yuf, now he's really going to flip!" Yuffie scolded herself at her careless mouth.

"Whatever, but she has to prove herself first." Leon told Cloud who nodded.

"You have to fight one of us. Just to prove you can stand on your own feet We can't carry our members, each one of us is capable to take care of themselves for a short amount of time at least." Cloud said softly.

"But-" Yuffie thought for a while,

"I don't want to be expelled again, but Zack said " If someone starts a fight you finish it."

"You're gonna regret it, you're on!" Yuffie stated confidently with a thumbs up.

"I'll fight her."

"But Leon, you won't fight fair." Kairi piped up.

"Yeah, you'll go tough on her." Sora seconded.

"Besides why do you want to?" Yuna asked standing up or Yuffie. "Hey, they like me. I have friends." Yuffie smiled at her support.

"Yeah, she's not even experienced!" Tidus tried to defend. Yuffie found this slightly insulting since 'Tidus' didn't even know her.

"Hey! I'll take ya on Leon. Gimme you're best shot - I'll show you what an ;inexperienced girl' can do." Yuffie promised. Leon almost smirked at her confidence but it vanished as quickly as it came.

"Then less talk more fight." Leon butted in dropping his jacket.

"Well, well. Looks like AVALANCHE is going to get a new member. A cute one too." Another voice interrupted, a tall boy with long silver hair dressed in full black attire smirked with his gang behind him, "What's your name doll?" He asked.

"Yuffie." Yuffie replied short and snappy.

"How's about joining us." He asked, Yuffie made eye contact and regretted it - he had such a heartless and almost vengeful stare.

"Get lost." Cloud ordered standing next to Yuffie with a burning hatred in his eyes.

"Who would you rather join Yuffie? Shinra or AVALANCHE?" Sephiroth ignored Clouds glare.

"Who would I have to fight?" Yuffie asked curiously.

"Me." Sephiroth answered.

"What's your name again?"

"Sephiroth."

"Nah, no thanks I want to join AVALANCHE."

"Are you afraid of me?" Sephiroth teased, his lackey's laughing behind him.

"No, I can't be bothered to fight someone who puts Rupunzel to shame." Yuffie coolly answered giving Aerith a high five.

"You're in!" Cloud muttered forcefully with a smile shaking Yuffie's hand. Just as Sephiroth was about to say something back the class bell rang.

"I'll get you later." Sephiroth warned before walking into the school with his gang following.

"Yuffie let's go. Do you have your timetable?" Kairi asked holding hands with Sora.

"Yeah." Yuffie rummaged through her backpack.

"Wait where's your clothes?" Yuna asked worried with Tidus close behind. Yuna looked at Yuffie's clothes. She wore a pair of cream short shorts, a green tank top, a silver headband, gloves and some orange trainers.

"Um, I don't have any with me." Yuffie replied still looking through her bag. All the girls gasped.

"You know what this means girls. Yuffie after classes you're coming shopping with us." Aerith announced as Cloud held onto her hand gently. Leon followed close behind looking at Yuffie through a curtain of brown bangs.

"I have some but not until they call me… but Ok. A-ha got it." Yuffie said reading her classes to herself.

"What you said back there to Sephiroth was classic." Sora complimented.

"Did you see the look on his face." Tidus laughed with Sora.

"What do you have Yuffie?" Cloud asked. Yuffie handed him her timetable. He skimmed through it with Aerith reading over his shoulder. Cloud looked at her and she smiled mischievously before whispering something in his ear. He too smiled then handed Yuffie back the timetable.

"Sorry Yuffie but you're stuck with Squall all day." Aerith said amused.

"Squall?" Yuffie asked stuffing her timetable back in her bag.

"It's Leon." Leon corrected. Yuffie groaned in annoyance but accepted.

"I guess I'm stuck with you." Yuffie muttered jogging up to Leon and waving goodbye to her new friends who were going the opposite way.

"Yeah I guess." Leon said before slinging his leather jacket in his bag and throwing it over his shoulder. The hallway was really crowded so Leon took Yuffie's hand and guided her through the narrow passage. Yuffie blushed when he did this,

"I can't help it. He's so hot!!" Yuffie thought over and over again. "Gah, but he's such an asshole…"

He let go moments later but Yuffie was pushed roughly into him by a few rowdy students. He looked down at her then whispered into her ear,

"Welcome to AVALANCHE, Yuf. Stay near me and no one will bother you. I promise." Before he walked into the class and sat down waiting for Yuffie to come in. Yuffie blushed again before sitting down next to him.

"I think I made a good impression." Yuffie thought to herself as the teacher walked in.

Little did they know Aerith and Cloud had been watching them.

"I knew she liked him! See she blushed?" Aerith said hugging Cloud tighter.

"Damn, your good at this. Let me guess we have to play match maker?" Cloud asked kissing Aerith lightly on her forehead before they headed to their class.

"Yup. By the time we're done Leon will be eating out of her hand."

"But this is not going to be easy." Cloud rubbed his forehead knowing that trying to get Leon to show emotion would be as successful as making a stone bleed.


A/N: Edited: wOOt, I feel a little better correcting a few thing in there, not much changed but.. Ah well. wish me luck with my muse xox