By the time engine squads and the infantry came, Cloud and Squall had already managed to stop the train and put the fire out. A lot of the passengers were outside panicking. Since Cloud and Squall were the only two of higher authority on the train, they were overwhelmed by passengers wanting to know what happened. They had just recently calmed the panicked passengers after the squads came.

Squall and Cloud decided to take a break sitting a few yards on the railroad track in front of the train. Squall stretched and yawned at the same time.

"Man, I thought I was going to get a nice rest before we got back." Then he glared at Cloud. "See? This is why I said you should've brought Fenrir."

Cloud sighed in annoyance. "Oh shut up, will ya? Why don't you get a vehicle too then?"

Squall looked away ashamed. "You know why."

As if a memory just finally hit Cloud, he started laughing. "Oh, that's right. You tried building one and it took out the East Wing garage. Then you took your license and drove right into the infirmary." Cloud shook his head in disbelief. "Now you have to take training for a whole year before you can do either again."

Squall glared at Cloud not wanting to hear that. "Shut up." He mumbled under his breath.

Soon, a car stopped in front of them. A girl stepped out and stood in front of them. She was shorter with reddish hair that fell to her shoulders. She smiled while leaning to one side and putting her hand on her hips.

"Hey, boys. Having a rough day?" Her brown eyes glimmered.

Squall and Cloud both sighed at the same time. Then they stood up. Squall walked on over while Cloud was dusting himself.

"Please tell us you're giving us a ride, Cissnei." Squall stopped in front of her.

She giggled and turned around walking back to the car. "When are you going to get your license, Squall?" With a finger, she gestured them to follow her.

Squall cursed under his breath while Cloud started looking at the crowd. "That's strange, I didn't see Barrett."

Cloud and Squall went straight to Shinra to report. They reported both the mission and the accident with the train. Shinra, as if he wasn't listening, dismissed them right away. Cloud and Squall was relieved that it didn't take long at all. They both went to their dorms to rest.

Later that evening, Zack came by Cloud's dorm. He knocked on the door. "Hey, Cloud. Are you in here?"

Cloud grunted loudly and rolled off the bed. He stretched his arms above his head and cracked his neck. He walked like a zombie towards the door and opened it swiftly. When the lights in the hallway hit his eyes, he flinched and looked away since his room was dark.

"What do you want?" Cloud said rubbing his eyes.

Zack laughed. "Hey, we gotta go to the ceremony, sleepy head!"

Cloud stared at Zack confused. "What ceremony?"

Zack laughed again. Then he pat Cloud's shoulder. "The ceremony. You know, the 100th anniversary ceremony held for Zarbadia Garden Academy. HELLO!"

Cloud stared at Zack still confused. Then suddenly his eyes popped opened. "That's tonight?!"

Zack laughed as Cloud jumped 2 meters back into his dorm. He shuffled throughout his room looking for his uniform. All SUS, or known as Special Unit Soldiers, are required to wear a black and red uniform. Zack stood in the middle of the room with his hands on his waist watching Cloud as he rushed to put his clothes on. Although Cloud seemed to be out of order, his room sure is organized. Well, way much better than Zack's.

Zack laughed as Cloud shouted at him. "Zack, close the door! Someone might see!"

Zack turned around and kicked the door closed. Then he turned to face Cloud again. "Really, man? I didn't think you'd forget it was tonight."

"I thought it was on the 25th?" Cloud struggled to calm his breathing as he rushed to put on his pants.

"It is." Zack said with a raised eyebrow.

"What? But I just got back from the mission."

Suddenly, Zack understood the situation. A grin appear on his face. "Oh, I see. Wait, that means you've been asleep for 3 days?!"

Cloud stared at Zack like he was crazy. Then it dawned on him too. "What? That can't be."

Zack laughed. "I'm sure it is. What did you eat?"

Cloud stopped to collect his thoughts. "Well, after we got back from the mission….I think…I think I just went straight to bed."

Zack crossed his arms and started to think too while Cloud was busy buttoning his shirt. "Then, did you drink something? Alcohol, perhaps?"

Cloud's eyes widen. "Yeah! I had that one drink. Ooh, what is it?" Cloud gently tapped his forehead with his fist. "Oh, yes! I know. It's called Dark Horse in Flight!"

Zack's jaw dropped open. "Dude, are you crazy?! That's one of the strongest shit on the planet! Plus, since our bodies aren't exactly normal, it doesn't mix well. No wonder you were knocked out for 3 days."

Cloud gave a soft snort. "I see. Well, I'm not much of a drinker like you, so I wouldn't know."

Zack shook his head. "Well, remember the seminar? They did mention not to consume strong alcohol, potions, and food. The side effects are very…disturbing."

Cloud shook his head. "Oh yeah, I forgot all about it."

Then Zack grinned. "I bet you did it to impress a lady." With that comment, Cloud smiled shyly. Zack jumped up in the air and hopped over to Cloud as he finished putting together his uniform. "So, who's the lucky lady?"

Cloud shrugged. "I don't know. I didn't see her face or got the chance to talk to her. I only saw her back." Then Cloud frowned. Twice, probably.

Zack shook his head. "Seriously, man. When are you going to get a girl? I mean, we've been together since freshman in high school. And we're now in our mid-twenties. Throughout all those years, you're still single!"

Cloud shook his head. "Just haven't found the right one yet." Cloud walked to the bathroom to take a look at his hair. Then he headed to small kitchen far in the corner to get a glass of water. He just felt very thirsty.

Zack put out his arms and shrugged. "Whatever you say. If I didn't know you better, I'd say you're gay. Not that I'm against it or anything, but you know."

Cloud glared at Zack shaking his head in disbelief. "I'm not gay, Zack. You can get that thought out of your head."

Zack giggled. Cloud shook his head again and refilled his cup a second time. Wow, I must be dehydrated for the past 3 days.

Zack crossed his arms again and stared at Cloud. "I mean, come on, man. Guys our age needs a woman. If we build up too much, it can mess with our minds!"

Cloud glared at Zack confused. "What are you talking about?" Cloud started drinking the second cup.

Zack exclaimed out loud just right when Zell and Squall walked in. "Sexual release, Cloud!"

Cloud choked squirting his water everywhere while Squall and Zell stared at them questionably. "What the hell, man?" Cloud said as he reached for some towels to wipe his face and uniform.

Zack shook his head. Then he stared at Cloud questionably. "Wait, don't tell me. You're still a virgin?"

Both Squall and Zell's head snapped to Cloud whose face got redder and redder. Zack started laughing hysterically. Zell joined in the laugh while Squall just watched from the side hoping they don't turn the attention towards him. That's a secret both Squall and Cloud know too well.