"you promised remember?"

Dreams kept coming back to me, the same one every night. Me and cloud many years ago, back when he was leaving to join SOLDIER, He made a promise to me that when he became a first class soldier he would protect me whenever I was in trouble. Though I never needed his protection since I had to fight for my own, I was often disturbed that this dream was coming up now all of a sudden. Me and Cloud never had a good relationship after that night, after he went to SOLDIER, after he met Aeris. But now all that is beginning to change, he's back to the way he used to be, Happy and cheerful.

Ding, Dong

Who could that be? Cloud's not supposed to be home until 4:00 and the kids are at Barrett's for the weekend. Better be prepared for the worst unlocks door. "who is it?" Suddenly the door flew open and two men rushed in slamming me to the ground. I quickly got back on my feet and kicked them back out the door onto the street. They were fast and strong and I couldn't see their faces, one had a gun and the other a sword. They fought in perfect unison, each attacking after the other finished. I was outmatched, two against one was never good, especially since they had guns and swords. They were strong and I wouldn't last long, and I knew it. The gunner had his weapon infused with Materia which made that even worse but the swordsman had just an ordinary weapon, he was obviously new because he had no control over the weapon like his partner with the gun. Soon I was on the ground again, gun against my head and sword at my neck. I had never felt this much strength and its been awhile since I was last in a good fight, and the last time I was it wasn't much of a fight considering I lost.

"where's Cloud" the Gunner I knew his voice but couldn't really recognize it. "where is he, tell us or its your head" now that he was up close I could see that he was very muscular, and that his breath smelled really horrible.

"I don't know, he's running an errand." I knew where he was, he was at Rufus' talking about their plans but I refused to tell them that. "why don't you go find him"

"what's wrong? Is the little girl not trusted anymore?" the swordsman, his voice was low, his words cut deep.

"how dare you!" I got back on my feet and Kicked him in the jaw before his partner shot me down again. "you bastards, get away from here!"

"ouch that hurt you think you got what it takes to take us both on? We knocked you down in less than two minutes, I should actually end your life right….." before the swordsman could finish his sentence he was thrust into the building across the street. " what who did that?"

"you know you really shouldn't pick on a lady like that. We thought you were already dead? What happened?" Reno? What was he doing here? There was Rude right next to him too, silent as ever, except they were both wearing white, a different change from the usual black.

"Reno? Rude? What are you guys doing here?" I must have said something cause Reno busted out laughing.

"what? Is it wrong for a gentleman to help a lady in distress?"

"Reno!" suddenly Rude shifted in front of Reno and took a bullet from the gunner. "ouch, you sonofabitch!" Rude was mad, he threw off his glasses and assaulted the gunner head on being shot at, but strangely he was avoiding each bullet, then out of no where he appeared behind the gunner and knocked him into the air. Next thing I knew Rude was off the ground and was flying right behind the Gunner, He ripped off his mask and thrust him back to the ground. that's when the swordsman reappeared and slammed Rude onto Reno.

"We have to go brother, we won't win at this rate" that voice…I remember it now, Loz! He was still alive? That must mean the other man was Yazoo?

"I agree, Mother wouldn't like us getting killed so easy. Come Loz, brother is waiting." it was Yazoo, I couldn't believe he was alive. But was Kadaj alive also?

"you're not going anywhere" but before Reno and Rude could do anything they were gone. " Tifa are you ok? Didn't think they would actually go for you. But you're safe now."

"what are they doing here? I thought they were dead! How come they're back? How come they're coming after me?"

"they're here for Cloud this time, no they were not dead, we don't know why they're back, and they're coming after you because you're closest to cloud. Come on, we gotta go back to base, Cloud's waiting for you there so don't worry. Don't worry about the kids either, they're there too, along with all the other members of your team. Let's go

When we arrived at the Turk's hideout everything was quiet, there wasn't a sound at all. No boards creaking, no animal moving around, nothing, just silence. It freaked me out a little, like a haunted mansion, it wasn't clean, full of moss, dust, and smoke. Outside the garden was dead, the trees withered and the leaves were gone, the plants died leaving dried up roots all over the ground and the bushes turned out to be sticks pocking out of the earth, A graveyard was what I would describe it. The path up to the building was made of cracked stones and moss, yet the one thing that stuck out most from the surrounding was the building itself. Unlike the other dead objects, the building was in perfect condition, the windows were clean, the stairs were spotless, and the door was made of beautiful wood. I was breathless.

"Is this it?" I asked still to shocked to say much

"yup, this is it, except when you walk in stay together, you might get lost"-Reno looked serene, not happy and hyper as usual, but calm and peaceful.

"Listen to Reno, he's right, many people have lost their lives here" Rude wasn't much better than Reno he was acting the same. I listened to what they had said and followed behind them. Before Reno even reached the door, it opened automatically and introduced us to the beauty awaiting inside. Never in my life had I seen a house so beautiful, it was like a royal Mansion. I would have gotten lost in all its beauty if Reno hadn't waken me from my dream.

"Tifa! Don't get distracted, we have to hurry, this place isn't safe, it wasn't built to be."

"what are you talking about? This is your base how can it not be safe?"

"because this section of the base was built to keep intruders out and keep this place safe." Reno was still looking calm and serious. He suddenly stopped in his tracks and pulled out his weapon. "something is wrong, we're not alone. Rude check it out, I'm getting Tifa there quick." Suddenly there was this huge growl from behind us and before I could turn around to see what it was Reno pulled me along the corridor towards the Giant door at the end of the hall. Rude stayed behind and fought whatever that thing was.

"we can't just leave him behind like that. I can fight for myself you know"

"Rude can handle it, didn't you see him fight Yazoo." Now that he mentioned it I had totally forgotten that Rude had become extremely strong, he had fought Yazoo with ease and was quicker than anyone I had seen, besides Cloud and Sephiroth, even then he seemed faster than the two. I decided to just stop worrying and ran faster towards the door. Reno stopped and I turned around to see what it was.

"what is it? Is something wrong?"

"I' going back, he might need help"

"I know Rude can handle it but, you?

"Rude wasn't the only one who went under Shin-ra Training, hurry and go through those doors, everyone's already there. Don't worry about me doll wink I'll be fine, now hurry up and go, I gotta take care of some pest control." Then he dashed away leaving me alone in the hallway.

"Reno..." I turned around and headed through the double doors and walked into the blinding light. Leaving Reno and Rude behind fighting something that I knew was beyond their power, and I could sense they knew it as well, but what would I say to stop them? They were Shin-ra after all, and Reno will be Reno, and rude will be well...Rude.