Disclaimer: I do NOT own any of the Final Fantasy franchise. Oh, but if I did . . . ;)

Author's Note: This fanfic is a crossover between the Final Fantasy VII series, Final Fantasy X and X-2, and Final Fantasy XIII. I know that the story may be a little weird, but it's something I came up with when I was thinking of a fanfic to write. I actually thought of it when I was awake at 5:00 in the morning anyway, so that is going to be my excuse if this turns out suckish. By the way, I love getting reviews of opinions and advice, but I don't like it when people just say things to be assholes. If you don't like it, just don't read it. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy and send me some feedback soon. :)

SOLDIER 2nd Class Zack Fair entered the Briefing Room to meet Angeal and a blonde man sitting at the table.

"Zack. It's good to finally meet face to face." The man began as he rose out of his chair. "Lazard, Director of SOLDIER."

Lazard offered his hand out to the younger man who happily accepted the hand shake.

"Heya!"

The Director gave Zack a smirk, he liked the boy's upbeat attitude. After introductions were made, he returned his attention to his computer screen. "On to business."

Lazard began typing on his keyboard and pulled up a picture of a young, brunette girl onto the projector. Zack was immediately drawn to her two-toned, green and blue eyes.

"My daughter, Yuna." The blonde man said. Zack was a little surprised, he never would have believed that Lazard was old enough to be the father of a teenage girl. He turned to Angeal who was smiling at Yuna's picture.

"She's been in Spira for the past year, training to become a summoner. I've ordered the 1st Class to be her protection until she reaches Midgar. She'll arrive in Junon." The Director explained.

"Wait. You said the 1st Class." The young Soldier pointed out. "So, why did you call me in?"

"Angeal speaks a great deal about you." Lazard began.

"I've recommended you for first." The other black-haired man said. Zack turned to his friend, not being able to control himself.

"Angeal! I love you, man! Ang - " Angeal was attacked by one of Zack's bear hugs, but he managed to push him off.

"Don't make me regret his, Zack. Yuna is a serious matter."

"Sir!" The younger Soldier replied. Zack had heard of summoners before. They didn't use Summon materia like Soldiers. Instead, they made summoning an art form and were highly respected for it. The thought of actually getting to meet one of these people made Zack giddy with excitement.

"Once you're packed, we'll leave at once." Angeal stated as he got up from his chair. He exited the Briefing Room, leaving Zack and the Director alone.

"I'm counting on you." Lazard promised.

"Sir!" Zack repeated.

"By the way, what is your dream? To become 1st, is it?" The blonde man guessed.

"No." The Soldier turned, placing his hands on his hips in some sort of heroic pose. "To become a hero!"

"Ah, good! Unattainable dreams are the best kind." Zack was a bit disappointed to hear this coming from the Director.

"Uh, thanks?" He answered, his shoulders slumping.

xXx

The Soldiers were headed off on the Shinra helicopter to Junon, Zack was overwhelmed with excitement. He couldn't believe he was sitting with the whole 1st Class and would be one of them soon. Genesis was reading LOVELESS to himself, Sephiroth was patiently gazing out the window, and Angeal was busy making sure Zack didn't embarrass him anymore. Also, a Shinra recruit was with them. He didn't talk to anybody, so he was practically invisible.

"So, this girl is a summoner, right?" The giddy Soldier asked his friend. Angeal nodded.

"You think she's killed people before?" Zack quizzed curiously. He noticed Genesis looking up from his book, shooting a glared eye his way. He didn't think much of it though.

"Zack, Yuna became a summoner to protect people." Angeal explained with a sigh.

"Oh. But she can summon a huge monster to come down and crush someone though, can't she?" The youngest Soldier grinned widely. The three 1st Classes all groaned with annoyance. Zack knew he was probably getting on their nerves, but he just couldn't help it. He made an effort to remain quiet during the rest of the ride to Junon.

They arrived in the old city, where they would meet Yuna at the docks. Seeing the poverty that surrounded him, Zack was grateful to grow up in Gongaga. It wasn't any place fancy, but it was better than this.

Yuna's ship showed up in reasonable time, she was one of the first to come off the ramp. She found the group of Soldiers and came toward them with a smiling face. When Zack saw her in person for the first time, he was pretty disappointed. Here he was expecting some warrior-like female in Valkyrie armor, the whole nine yards. Instead, he saw a kid. She was only a few years younger than he was, but still just a kid.

After greeting Angeal, Genesis, and Sephiroth, Angeal led the girl over to him.

"Zack Fair, this is Yuna. The Director's daughter." The older man said, formally introducing the two. The girl smiled and curtsied whimsically. This made Zack chuckle.

"Nice to meet you, ." Yuna said politely.

"SOLDIER 2nd Class Zack Fair, at your service!" Zack bowed smiling. The brunette giggled. Although Yuna wasn't a hardcore warrior, Zack liked her. He hoped that they would be friends.

"Even with that helmet on, I still recognize you, Cloud." The girl turned to the Shinra recruit and pushed his helmet up with her index finger, revealing most of his face. They grinned widely and hugged each other.

"I can barely put my arms around you." Yuna giggled. "Shinra's bulking you up, huh?" She added, nudging her elbow into the young man's side. He smiled, clearly embarrassed.

"You two know each other?" Genesis asked, walking over to stand at Yuna's side.

"This is Cloud. He's my cousin." The girl answered, smiling at the red headed Soldier.

After a little chit-chat, they left Junon and were headed home. The others were quiet, but Yuna and Cloud were conversing and Zack could help up listen. They talked about Yuna's summoner training, the friends she'd made, their families.

"So, how's your mom?" Yuna asked the blonde, spiky-haired boy sitting across from her.

"She's fine. Struggling a little to get by, but I try to help out when I can." Cloud answered her. Yuna nodded, showing that she understood.

"What about your sisters? I miss them so much!" The brunette girl's face lit up.

"They miss you too. Especially Claire." Cloud replied. Zack noticed the smile that formed on Yuna's lips. He guessed whoever Claire was, she must have been close to her.

That name caught Sephiroth's attention. Claire. He looked at the blonde boy, his face looked so familiar. It had to be a coincidence. There was no way that it could be the same Claire.

"Do you know when you're going back to Nibelheim? I'd like to go with you to visit everyone." The girl's words only confirmed what Sephiroth had feared. He felt a sickness in his stomach, as if the shock was making him nauseous. Claire. Nibelheim.