(A/N: This is the sequal to The Wave, the OFFICIAL sequal this time haha! I hope you like it, and as always I don't own anything affiliated with Final Fantasy or Square Enix. Enjoy!)

Chapter 1

'Cloud there's someone else... There has been.. For a few weeks now' Tifa sighed. 'I didn't mean to it ju-'

If felt as though a knife had plunged into Cloud's heart. The verbal assailant stabbed and twisted the metaphorical blade in and out of his chest. She had betrayed him while he was forced into two years Shin-Ra's advanced military unit, SOLDIER.

He snapped back to reality as he heard Rufus' sticks hitting the edge of his drum in rythm, and an eager crowd cheering for him and his comrades.

After a few counts, Cloud started strumming out on his down tuned guitar with his right hand, his left laying down the foundation for his chords. The sound punched the crowd in the face.

Rufus went back to the soft drumming on the side of his snare, as Cloud walked up to his mic, feeling the heat of the strobe lights on him he inhaled and began to sing softly.

'So friends, you left me hanging in a room with a noose and a chair.

You told me to stay put and reminded me why I was there.'

Switching from soft to hard, Cloud and Vincent banging their heads to the tune they belted out. Cloud wasn't sure if he was ready to play so soon after his bad break with what he thought was the love of his life. But after he got started, his adrenaline got pumping, and his mood went from melancholy to anger.

'Cold blooded and misguided,

You thought this would be your best, then you try to hide it.

A chance to move ahead '

The band's playing had started to pick up as did Cloud's vocal volume and sang,

'Today was the day you tried to shut me down.

Today was the day you TRIED TO SHUT ME DOWN.

Rufus did a simple drum fill, leading into the chorus. Vincent banging his long raven locks along with the sounds of his bass, and his friend's instruments as well.

'Be honest,

Did you ever mention my name?

Did you get sick of the shame?

Did you lie on your back?

Be honest,

Did you ever mention my name?

Did you get sick of the shame?

Did you lie on your back like a WHORE!'

(scene change)

"Ooh Claire! Isn't this fun? Going out on the town seeing live music?" A petite pink haired girl squeaked excitedly, grabbed a hold of her sister's arm and jumping up and down, which seemed to irritate the elder sibling. It had caused people in the line outside the club to glare at them confusedly.

"It would be more fun if the bands inside the clubs were semi decent.." Claire groaned. She didn't particularly care for much music outside the "pop" genre. "... and why are you dressed like that, Serah? Ripped jeans and whatever is that on your shirt?" She continued, recieving a look of disappointment from her younger sister. She looked at her own attire, she definately didn't fit in with the "street" crowd. She had a fashionable white top on with little hearts on it that complimented her soft pink locks and a skirt, which being in a place like this made her feel very uncomfortable.

"I'm sorry.." She sighed.

"It's ok, sis!" Serah perked right back up. Her smile grew even larger as her beloved Snow came walking up to them.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late." He said with a sheepish grin rubbing his hand through his hair. "You guys ready to go in?"

The sisters looked at him confused, they had been waiting in line for at least fourty minutes at this point. A look of realisation dawned on Serah's face as she said, "Oh yeah! You have VIP access here don't you?" She grinned excitedly.

Snow walked up to the bouncer, whispered something to him and he leaned in and opened the door for the three. As they walked in, three others had left. One had bumped into Claire, which made her angry.

"Hey watch it jerk!" She hissed and shot the man a dirty look.

"Sorry about that.." He said unenthused as he lit a cigarette, inhaling it slowly.

"Those will kill you, you know? But you don't look very knowlegeable with all those tattoos on you."

"Damn, Cloud! How did you piss her off?" Rufus chimed in, as Cloud shrugged and the trio continued on.

Claire was happy to get away from that rude guy, and back next to her sister. However the music still didn't satisfy her, she thought it was trashy and loud. 'I hate rock n roll.. It's so stupid'

Some time had passed, a few bands had come and gone, and actually played a few songs Claire had enjoyed. As the new band took the stage, she recognized the guy walking up to the mic, guitar in hand. She grumbled.

"What's the matter, Claire?" Serah asked, leaning in so she could here her sister over the noise the crowd was making for the band. "It's that rude from the entrance." She said pointing to the stage. Serah had a look of shock shoot across her face.

"You bumped into Cloud?! Cloud from the local band, Reaper of Souls?!" she shrieked. "Oh my god! He's so awesome!"

Serah scowled at her. "Awesome? He's rude, and looks trashy with all those tattoos and piercings. And also only trash smoke." She exclaimed. Claire knew she wasn't going to like what she was about to here. She had been hearing covers of Bon Jovi, Nirvana and many others.

(scene change)

Rufus started a measure count, hitting his sticks together like a metronome. He started laying down a drum beat that lasted two measure before changing.

Cloud stepped up to the microphone, put his hands in position, and started strumming as he belted out with his vocals.

'Come on, baby,

Keep it down.

Honey, hush your lips.'

He scowled as he saw her. That girl who he had accidentally bumped, and ignored him as he apologized. 'She doesn't look like the typical girl who comes out to these clubs.' He thought to himself. He shook his head and continued singing, with Vincent as backup vocals.

'Clothes trailing

From the backdoor

To the bedroom

And I don't even know your name.

Give me all you've got.

Make this night worth my time,

Make this worth my time.'

He played some descending notes, leading into a palm muted strum.

'What I would give to live this night again!

I knew when I first saw you,'

He had a great idea to piss off this girl. He lifted his arm and extended his finger as he screamed,

'You'd fuck like a whore!

You'd fuck like a whore!

I can hear you scream for more!'

He was trying to judge her reaction, but he couldn't see what expressions dawned her face as the lights flashed in and out. All he could see was another pink haired girl nearly passing out because she thought he pointed to her. He rolled his eyes.

'Your thighs were made for cheeks to graze.

My lips, your poison,

They bring you to your knees.'

"Serah what is wrong with you?!" Claire exclaimed as she was holding her sister upright.

"He- he sang to me." She fanned herself with her hands.

Claire looked at her with a grimmace and replied, "more like growled that you-" she felt her face get red hot with embarassment. She shook it the thought from her head by thinking that this guy was even worse a person she had assumed. But for some reason, he looked rather attractive in the spot light, glistening with sweat. Her face went red again.

'Girl, get down,

It's almost over!

Take it all the way!

Oh!'

The bands playing slowed to just Rufus drumming out a sort of marching beat.

'You stupid.

Fucking.'

Cloud's voice became intense as he screamed.

'WHORE'

Holding the scream for what seemed an eternity, he finally inhaled as he played. Downtuned guitar chugging heavily, the sound he loved so, a smile flashed across his face.

He started jumping around and banging his head along with the song, as he sang and screamed.

The song started to wind down, as he made his way to an electronic keyboard, he started to play. Fingers hitting each key with precision. He hadn't been all that great at piano, but he knew a few chords and notes on one.

He started to sing softly.

'One step too late

And I never told you (never told you)

That I can't take

Another disappointment.

Breathing and grasping all leads to another messy ending.'

The sound of the piano had slowly started to fade, fade into the breakdown. One light on Cloud as he chugged his guitar a few notes, followed by the last verse of the song. He started with a scowl on his face, as his growls erupted from his larynx.

'With your back against the wall!

With your face buried in the pillow!

I see you cold!

I feel you heartless!

Bitch!

You stupid fucking bitch!'

He kicked his microphone over, and the crowd went silent, just staring at him.

'Fuckin' bitch..'

The crowd hollered and cheered for the band as they walked off. Cloud felt proud, like he always did after a set. This was the kind of life he loved. He needed nothing more, no one more than his friends and his music.

(scene change)

"We're gonna take off." Vincent said to Cloud, gently placing his beautifully shaped Ibanez SR506 in a hard carrying case. Cloud nodded as he toweled off the sweat from his brow. It was surprisingly quiet backstage.

"I'll see you tomorrow in class" Rufus added.

"Right." Cloud replied. He still hadn't gotten used to being back at Midgar U. The last two years had been spent, being genetically altered, and fighting a war Shin-Ra more than likely started. He had only been eighteen when he left home.

He stood up, wandered over to a small closet where some of his other clothes were being temporarily stored. Took off his sweaty shirt, replacing it with a tight fitting band tee. He took a moment, and decided he would just leave his tattered black skinny jeans, with chain hanging from the pocket, on. He stuffed the remainder of his belongings into a plastic bag, and left the room through a large metal door leading outside. He lifted a cigarette to his lips and lit it.

He groaned slightly when he heard an, "OH MY GOD!" come from behind him.

'More fangirls..' He thought to himself. He didn't particularly want the attention at the moment, but he turned to greet whoever it was none the less.

"Cloud! You don't know me but I think you are totally awesome! You were great tonight!" Serah shouted. Her whole face was red, a big toothy smile sat on her chin.

Cloud smiled back and ran his hand through his hair. "Thanks." He said trying to sound cool for the girl. He turned his head and an eyebrow rose as he saw her. Claire stood there trying not to make eye contact.

"So?" He started. "What did you think of us?" He asked. Recieving only a glare.

"What's her deal?" He asked the younger sibling. "She is mad for some reason.." She giggled awkwardly bumping her sister with an elbow. "Claire?" She said nervously, as she saw a look of murder in her sisters' eye.

Claire rolled her eyes not wanting to talk to him for being so rude to her.

"Lets start over. Whatever I did earlier, I'm sorry." He said calmy and reached out a hand to shake.

"I'm Cloud."

She took his hand hesitantly. Feeling the firm grasp of his large warm hand, she felt kind of fuzzy inside.

"Claire" She said trying to act more angry than she really was.