I hope this chapter turns out longer… The last one was a little short… So I'm sorry… And I also apologize for making the most idiotic grammar mistake in chapter 3, instead of saying he "threw" Cloud out, I said he "through" Cloud out. I feel really dumb now… I'm sorry. I guess I should stop writing at night. lol. And I'm also sorry for the language, I didn't mean to offend anyone in any way. I won't be using it again. I'm very sorry.

Well… I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Recap

Cloud walked over to the side his house that had vines leading to the upstairs bathroom that was conveniently located next to his bedroom… and inconveniently next to his father's room.

(Well, it's worth a try.) Said cloud as he began to try and climb the vines.

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"Made it…" Said Cloud as he climbed through the bathroom window. He began walking quietly to the door, but caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror of how he looked.

"Great..." Said Cloud as he looked at himself in the mirror, his cheek had gotten swollen, and his lip was bleeding.

(Might as well just get cleaned up…) thought Cloud as he began going through the medicine cabinet. After a while of getting bandaged up, he began making his way to his door.

(Do I really want to open this door?) Thought Cloud. If he opened this door, he'd might have to deal with his father, which was really not a good idea.

Thump

(What was that?) thought Cloud as he put his ear to the door. He heard footsteps coming near the bathroom.

(Crud.) Was all that Cloud could think. The footsteps got nearer and nearer.

The knob started to turn.

(Crud. What do I do?...) Cloud was ready to jump out the window at this point. What else can he do?

The door now started opening.

Cloud stood to the wall, ready to bolt out.

" I thought I heard noise in here."

Cloud was in shock, "Aerith? What are you doing here?" Said Cloud relieved.

Aerith was just looking around in the bathroom, not even noticing Cloud's injuries.

"I heard noise from across the street, then I saw your dad leave a while back and you climbing the wall, So I decided to pay a little visit..." Said Aerith as she turned to Cloud, "Cloud, You're hurt!"

(She barely noticed...?) Said Cloud a little worried.

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(A few moments later)

"Geez, Cloud, who taught you how to bandage? Honestly..." Said Aerith as she was putting the final touches on Clouds wounds.

"..." Cloud had nothing to say.

"..."

"..."

"... You know..."

Cloud looked up at Aerith.

"It's been a really long time since I've come into your home."

"..."

"I remember the last I came... The atmosphere has changed a lot."

"It's because she left." Cloud said solemnly.

Aerith Looked at Cloud, "Cloud..."

"Ever since she left... That idiot changed. He became a monster. He's not even my father anymore."

"..."

"And the worst part is," Cloud started with a bitter smile, "he's right. It IS my fault... It's my fault she left."

"..."

"The day before she left, she and my father were yelling, and she began crying. She yelled that I wasn't good enough. She yelled that I wasn't a good enough reason to stay together as a family. If only..."

"You're wrong." Said Aerith simply.

"Wha-?"

"She was being weak. She couldn't think of a good reason on why she should go. She's wrong."

"Aerith..."

"It's about time you stood up to your father. Call the cops."

"..." Cloud looked at Aerith.

"Cloud, you have to. you know you have to."

"Who will I stay with? You know your uncle will say no."

"Your grandmother than."

"Aerith, you know she doesn't like me."

"She does. She just... Doesn't know how to express it."

"..."

"Cloud..." Said Aerith with a desperate look.

"...Fine. I'll think about it."

Aerith looked a little satisfied, "Thank you."

Cloud was looking for a way to change the subject. Cloud looked at his bandages. "When did you get so good at doing bandages?"

"Well, I want to be a doctor for children when I'm an adult. That is… If I make it to an adult." Aerith laughed aloud at this.

"Aerith…." Said Cloud a slightly concerned face.

"Cloud…"

"Yes?"

"Do… Do You believe in angels?"

(Where did this come from?) Thought Cloud, "Do I… Believe in angels?"

Aerith nodded, "Mm-hmm…"

"I don't know. I guess I do…"

"I believe that when a person dies, they become the person's that they loved the most, guardian angel."

"…Aerith…?"

"I think that I have two guardian angels. My mom… And my dad."

"…"

"I guess that's why I'm not really afraid to die. Because, then, I would be able to see them. I would be able to tell them everything… And most importantly…"

Cloud looked at Aerith.

"And most importantly… I would be your-"

"Aerith?" Questioned Cloud as he saw her clench her throat.

"Ugh…"

(Her tumor is acting up!) Thought Cloud as he went to the phone to dial 911.

End of Chapter

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Hi everyone! I'm sorry for leaving you on a cliffhanger, but I have writer's

block. TTTT

Well, I hope that you at least liked the chapter. I ask of you to please tell me if you want her to be alive a little longer or just to get on with it. So please R&R!

Xin-no-Hikaru, Signing Out!