Mysterious Relations

Summary: Yuffie has had no time for boys when she's busy fighting the heartless. When they're finally gone, she still finds fighting—between her and someone else. Squiffie, Clouffie

A/N: This whole chapter and the next one or two belong entirely to Kingdom Hearts. The lines are taken exactly from the game and I give credit to Squaresoft.

Another day of heartless and nobodies.

I walked along the edge of the rooftops, looking for heartless appearing anywhere when I heard voices.

"It's Hollow Bastion!"

"…kinda different now."

"…are doing okay."

"…looks like we're gonna have to do some fightin'".

I peered down to see Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Just then, Cid's new defense thingy acted up.

"Hey, what's going on?" I heard Sora say surprised. I called down to them.

"That's the town's defense mechanism." Sora looked around for the voice, and I couldn't help but giggle. Sora looked up.

"Yuffie!" he cried out joyfully. I smiled. I saw a Nobody appear and leap out at Sora.

"Look out!" I shouted. Sora slashed the Nobody across the chest. Five more appeared and Sora, Donald, and Goofy got prepared to fight. Once they finished, I jumped down to greet them.

"Hey you guys! I see you're till in top form!" I grinned at the trio.

"Well, what'd you expect?" He hit his chest (ow, doesn't that hurt) with a closed fist. "Looks like you're doing okay." He added with a smirk.

"Well, what'd YOU expect?" I laughed.

"How are the others?" Donald piped up.

"Great!"

"Hey Yuffie. Have you seen the King and Riku?" Sora asked with a hopeful voice.

"Nope." I answered. Sora's face fell drastically. I smiled at him. "But I had a feeling I'd see you guys again."

Sora perked up at this. He put his fingers to his forehead and spoke in a "Leon" voice.

"We may never meet again, but we'll never forget each other." Sora mimicked. I laughed.

"Is that supposed to be Leon?" I asked. Sora gave an innocent smile in reply while Donald and Goofy cracked up.

"Everybody's working on stuff over at Merlin's house. C'mon!" I led them to Merlin's house and opened the door and welcomed them in.

"Welcome to the Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee!" I introduced.

"We missed you!" Aerith immediately greeted Sora and the others.

"Well, if you ain't in top shape." Cid chucked. Exactly the thing Cid would say.

"I knew it." Leon spoke up. Ii looked at him confused. Sora stated my thoughts.

"Know what?"

"A while back, everyone suddenly remembered you guys, all at the same time." Leon explained. I smiled at the thought of me in Leon's bed. Sora still looked confused.

"You remembered? Wait! Does that mean you forgot about us?" Sora looked pissed a little.

"Thanks!" Donald said sarcastically. There was an awkward moment of silence. I coughed.

"So, where've you been all this time?" I asked, trying to break the tension.

"We were sleepin'!" Goofy replied.

"Where? In cold storage?" Cid grumbled. I looked to Aerith.

"It doesn't matter. This is great. Everyone's together again."

You can always count on Aerith to be cheery and sweet.

"So um…" Sora brought up. "We're trying to find Riku and the King. Have you seen 'em?" I shook my head like the others. Sora's smile literally turned upside down.

"Sorry, but let us know if there's anything we can do to help, okay?" Aerith smiled, trying to cheer Sora up.

"Okay thanks." Sora gave a small smile.

"Don't go thankin' us yet."

And yet you can always count on Cid OR Leon to bring things down to a more serious level.

"Hollow Bastion's got a problem. A big problem." Leon added along.

"You mean, like Nobodies? And heartless?" Sora asked.

"That's right!" I piped up.

"Sounds like you could use our help." Sora grinned.

"Then let's cut to the chase. Sora, Donald, Goofy. We were hoping the three of you might give us a hand around here." Leon brought up.

"Like we're gonna say no?" Sora crossed his arms and smirked. I smiled at this.

"… I forgot who I'm dealing with." Leon muttered.

"Hey… what do you mean by that?" Donald asked suspiciously. I laughed.

"Just think of it as a sort of "Leon compliment"." Aerith smiled, reassuring Donald.

"Just follow me to the bailey—there's something you need to see." He opened the door and left. Just then, Merlin popped up.

"Oh! I thought it was you. Right on time!" Merlin greeted the gang. I guess Donald must have been excited to see Merlin, cause he practically yelled, "It's Merlin!"

"Sora and the gang say they're gonna help out!" I smiled as I explained to merlin.

"Splendid! We'll count on you!" Merlin gave a big grin.

"Right!" Sora, Donald, and Goofy rsaid.

"Ah yes. Did you give them the cards, dear?" Merlin asked.

"Oh! Here… they're presents for you. Leon thought you might like to have them." Aerith reached around her dress to pull something out. She handed them to Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Sora stood there, reading the card.

"Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee Honorary Member!" a smile came upon his face.

"Membership cards!" Donald told Goofy.

"Kinda cool, huh?" Goofy smiled.

"Hey thanks, Leahhh…huh? Oh no! We're supposed to be at the bailey!" Sora panicked and ran out the door, along with Donald and Goofy.

"I told you they'd like the cards!" I smugly told Aerith. She laughed.

"Yes they did."

"So I can give good presents, see?" I smiled.

"Stop rubbing it in my face." Aerith stuck her tongue out.

"Okay fine." I muttered. "Spoil my fun." I playfully poked Aerith.

"Don't you have to go shopping for a new vest? Why don't you come with me? I'll show you around the whoooooollleeee day!" Aerith grinned.

"Uh… it's okay." I skipped out the door, faking a smile.

"That did it." Cid chuckled.

"Sure did." Aerith winked.

A/N: Ahhh, I had to repeat what happened in KHII for the story to move more smoothly along so don't kill me! The next chapter won't stick to the KHII storyline as much, but there will be some parts. Also, I'm working on Twisted Masquerade as well so my brain is wacked. Review please!