Note: I own all the characters in this story, however, I do not own Cloud Strife.

The Party

Kali was in the garage decorating for her party when an orange mustang drove up. She looked at the car, "What is he doing here?" The car belonged to her cousin, Sean. He can be very obnoxious at times, but lately, he has been nice to her.

"Hey Kali," Sean called to her, "You don't have the decorations up yet? Lazy bum!" wow, that was the nicest thing that he said to her, "I'll help you." That shocked Kali, Sean has never helped her with anything.

Sean, being much taller than Kali, helped with the ceiling decorations. "So, what are you doing here? I mean you never come to my parties." Kali wondered. The last party Sean has been to was her fifth birthday party, and even then he was mean to her. He shoved her face into the ice cream cake then started an ice cream cake fight.

Sean stopped what he was doing and headed over to her, "I thought that I should come, since this is the last time that I'll see you in a while." Kali was confused; he was just going to college in a different state, what is so special about that. " I am not going to college, I joined the military. I leave tomorrow."

Kali sighed; her older brother was in the military. She hasn't seen him for a year. He was over seas, fighting in a war. "Ah, so then you could use your attitude for some good use." Kali laughed. Sean agreed with her.

Sean put his hand into his pocket, and pulled out an envelope. "Here, I want you to have this." Kali took it, thanked Sean and opened it up. There was a wad to hundreds. She knew that his job paid well, but she didn't think this well. "I can't take this."

Sean nodded his head, "Yes you can, that was my college money, but since I am going into the military, I will not be needing it." He paused, "Besides, I know that your parents are having a hard time with money right now, so I thought that I might help them out. There is enough money in there for four years."

Kali couldn't believe it; she must have really good karma or something. "Thank you, I don't know how to repay you." Sean shook his head and walked away. He got into his car and left. "Ok…I guess I don't."

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The party was nearing its end when she received a phone call from her older brother. "Hey, Kali I wish was there but I can't be. Congratulations by the way"

Kali sighed, "I know Cain, just stay alive okay. And thanks." Kali missed her older brother. He was kind and considerate, the military was no place for him, but he wanted to show that he was tough.

"Hey, I'll be home soon." Cain said. "Oh, I'm bringing a friend home with me. He wants to meet you." Cain smiled, though Kali could not see it, she knew he was.

Kali seemed a little disappointed, "Cain, listen. I don't want to be with a guy that drinks or smokes, I know what the military does."

Cain laughed, "This guy does neither of them." He paused, "He is just the guy for you."

Kali believed her brother, "Okay, what does he look like?" She wanted to know because she liked blonds.

"He has blond hair and blue eyes." Sean said. That was just what Kali wanted…at least what Cloud Strife had, "He really wants to meet you. You should give him a chance. His name is Steve."

Kali agreed to meet him, "Okay, when are you coming home?"

"I leave tomorrow."

Chapter two, I really hope everyone liked it. Please send me a review and any ideas for next chapter b/c I have a few ideas, but not enough for a chapter.

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