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Chapter 2

Eight years later

Rufus Shinra banged his fist on the table in frustration, he was in charge of the Shin-Ra company ever since the death of his father. No matter how hard he looked, all he could find out about Elena's where abouts, was that she Gun, and Elanora had moved to Costa del Sol after the divorce. Elena had stayed with her sister and mother for three years till, Elanora died. He and Elena had sometimes spoken, during this period, but not frequently. After Elanora died Gun had come to Midgar and joined the Turks, who had visited Gun a few times.

From what Rufus could gather, from the few times Elena had met the Turks she had, disliked them, especially Reno. Rufus wasn't surprised by this the red head managed to make enemies of alot of people. Elena would have been about thirteen at the time she disappeared.

It was odd. It was as if she had disappeared from the face of the planet. Rufus was determined to find his sister. He remembered what Gun had told him before she left "Lena said something about making her own way in the world, not needing to depend on anyone but herself" Gun had muttered when he had questioned her. No one in the office knew about the relationship between Rufus and Gun. Not even Tseng, who was Rufus' close friend. Both wanted it that way. A few knew that Gun had a sister, though none mentioned her, it was an unwritten rule.

Rufus sighed, he knew that Elena more determination than a mule once she out her mind to it. Rufus looked out his office window "I'll find you little sister even if it's the last thing I do" Rufus vowed.

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Some where in slums of Midgar

A petite blonde barmaid of about eighteen, at Raven's Inn served alcohol to the bars customers. She was wearing a black sleeveless, shirt, and sapphire blue short shorts. Her dark brown eyes were sharp, and had look in them as if she was used to living y using her wits. She looked as if she was used to skipping meals. Elena thought about her last five years.

After her mother had died she had gone to Midgar. Elena had wanted to make her own in the world, without, the money she had inherited (she had stored that away). The reason she had stayed this long in the slums, was because she enjoyed the challenge of surviving.

Elena had also learned a lot of new fighting techniques, not all of them were considered as 'fair' but no one in the slums cared about that. She was able to practice her other fighting, skills as well as her gymnastics inside her dingy apartment. Elena's only two regrets were that she couldn't practice her shooting, as wasting bullets in the slums was not a good idea. Her second regret was that she hadn't been able to say anything to Rufus.

Elena sighed she knew that Gun worked for Rufus, and would tell him what she could. Elena had considered leaving a message for Rufus at Shin-Ra head quarters, but (rightfully) doubted that it would reach him.

Elena turned her attention to the three men who looked a few years older then her, whom had just entered the bar. Three men sat down. One of them, who looked like he was in charge, had long black hair tied back in a pony tail and looked like he had Wutain heritage, his eyes were so dark it was impossible to tell its colour, he looked about twenty three.

One of the others who looked almost twenty one, was tall had bright red hair which was spiky at the front, and was tied into a long mess pony tail. The red heads eyes were mako blue. The last man was completely bald. It was impossible to tell what colour his eyes were as he was wearing sunglasses despite it being 11 pm, and the bar being dimly lit. He looked to be about the same age as the Wutain.

All three men wore the same navy blue suites, though the red heads appearance was much more casual and, messy than the other two, as unlike the other two he wore no tie, his suit was crumpled and undone, and the top few of his shirt buttons were undone.

Elena frowned they looked vaguely familiar, then it clicked, her sister had brought them to their house while Elanora was still alive. Elena remembered, they were the Turks that her sister was always talking about, they worked for Shin-Ra. Elena wasn't sure about what they did but there were whispers, that they were Shin-Ra's assassins.

Elena wasn't worried about that, as she hadn't done anything to annoy the company. She hoped that they wouldn't recognise her. Elena then remembered she would have been about thirteen when they last glimpse of her (she stayed away from them as she disliked them for some reason), and when they had seen her, her hair had been up to her waist. She ran her hand through her short blonde hair. She doubted they would recognise her.

Elena walked up in time to here the red head say "…Gun's on a date". The men then turned their attention to her long enough for her to take their drink preferences. As she turned get their drink the raven haired man asked "You look familiar, where have I seen you before?"

Elena stiffened and looked at him "You must be mistaken. I haven't seen you before" she then added with a flirtatious smile (which wasn't hard, as he was gorgeous) "I would remember if I had met you". The man simply frowned and nodded. Another thing about the slums you learned to lie really well and convincingly very quickly.

After the waitress left Tseng turned to Reno and Rude, "I know I've seen her before". Rude nodded and said quietly "She does seem familiar, I can't remember when I've seen her though".

Reno shrugged "They all look similar after a while". Tseng sighed "That's not what I meant". Anything else he was going to say was cut short, as the petite blonde waitress returned with their drinks.

Tseng gave her the gil for the drinks. The blonde seemed to hover for a moment, the asked "You're the Turks right? You work for Shin-Ra don't you?" Tseng nodded. The blonde seemed to be hesitating on something, than seemed to make up her mind. She looked at Tseng and asked "I'm an old friend of Rufus' and I don't trust the message takers at the company, could you please give him this please?" She handed Tseng a sealed envelope.

Something about the way she asked made him nod, and say quietly and firmly "I swear on my honour as a Turk I will give the message to Rufus sealed and unread." He was rewarded a look of relief and gratitude before she masked her feelings.

"Thank you" was she replied, she than handed him back his gil "on the house, tell him its from Chibi Chocobo" she said returning from to the bar, before any one could say anything.

"What the hell what that about?" Reno asked

Tseng frowned and said "after we finish theses drinks, Rude and I will deliver this message to Rufus. Reno I want you to follow the blonde, there's something about her that doesn't quit fit this place." Reno nodded "That's fine with me, she's pretty". Rude rolled his eyes behind his sunglasses.

Finishing their drinks Tseng and Rude left the bar, leaving Reno behind.

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Shinra building

Rufus heard a knock as his office door and frowned, as wondered who would be knocking at his office door at this hour. "Come in" he was surprised to see Tseng followed by Rude entering his office. Rufus raised his eyebrows questioningly.

Tseng said "a blonde waitress asked me to give you a message". Rufus rolled his eyes "really Tseng if that's all-".

Rufus was surprised when Rude interrupted and said "She told us to tell you it's from 'Chibi Chocobo' didn't say any thing else"

"Wha- what did you just say?" Rufus stammered thinking he had misheard.

It was Tseng who answered "She gave the name Chibi Chocobo"

Rufus paled, "Thank you, do not leave the building as I may have a job for you, you will be paid for it. Dismissed" Both Turks nodded before leaving. Rufus opened the letter, his hands were shaking.

Hey Rue,

Hopefully you are reading this, I just wanted to let you know that I am alive and well, so you don't need to worry about me. I'm sorry that I didn't contact you earlier, as I didn't trust your company. I'm not sure I should be trusting the Turks but I really needed to contact you to make sure you won't worry about me any more.

Love Laney.

Rufus was stunned five years of hearing nothing, and now a note… maybe miracles did exist.

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With Tseng and Rude

Rude said "Did you see his reaction?" Tseng nodded and replied "He knows her, but the question is how, probably a childhood sweetheart". Rude nodded in agreement.

Tseng felt his phone vibrate as he received a message which read Turks come to my office. "Looks like we're about to find out" Tseng said.

Rufus was at his desk when the Rude and Tseng came in. Rufus said "You are probably wondering what is going on, I will tell you in moment but first, what did she look like?" Tseng gave Rufus a basic description. Rufus said more to himself "So it is you Laney".

Rufus then turned to face the two Turks. "The blondes name is Elena… She is Gun's sister… as well as my own". The last part got a reaction, from both Turks, Tseng's jaw dropped, Rude looked like he got hit in the face with a frying pan. Rufus wished he had a camera. The looks on their faces were priceless.

Tseng regained composure "Your sister Sir? I knew I saw her from somewhere, when you mentioned Gun's sister I realised where I'd seen her." Rude then said "I didn't know you had a sister Sir".

Rufus smiled sadly "Not many do, needless to say this will not be repeated, except to Reno". Tseng and Reno nodded. Rufus continued "Sit down, I will tell you everything".

A/N Next chapter we will find out what is happening to Reno and Elena. Don't forget to hit the review button.