((Ha! It's another chapter of Time's Scar here for you, as I hope you would know. Sorry for taking so long to update, but school has been hell the past few months, so yeah. I have also had no inspiration to write. Even though no one but my friends has been reading this story, I shall keep writing! I hope as it gets longer more people will read it. Oh well! You guys need to give me ideas and stuff for this story. Also please DO tell me if you want reviewer responses, and no, that doesn't mean tell me that you don't care. Feel free to give me ideas too.))

Barret tapped his foot impatiently. The tram had been stuck in the middle of line for some time now. He growled loudly and stomped over to the near by booth of the man who ran the tram. "What the hell is takin' so fuckin' long?" He pounded his fist on the desk.

The man cowered slightly, "P-please sir, try and keep calm! We are doing everything we can to get the tram up and running again......"

Barret growled again and stomped off. What in the name of all the hells is going on here!?! He sat down on one of the many benches that the Golden Saucer had placed there. He sighed deeply to himself; I don't think this could get any worse.

He knew that the others would have a great laugh about him being late, considering that he lived in North Corel. He had gone and gotten drunk again last night, and had one of the worst hangovers yet. He should really stop doing that. Oh well, it's not like I got myself killed. He laughed slightly to himself, but knew it wasn't really that funny. Marlene would be very mad at him if she knew. He had left Marlene in Elmyra's care; he knew it would be better that way. Since the destruction of Midgar, they had moved to Kalm. Marlene would be safer there then she would be here. At last I can still go and visit her...

Yuffie grinned blissfully as she ran away from the now very angry woman. She had successfully managed to steal what little Materia the old hag had with her. Yuffie after all, was a Materia hunter, and would do whatever it took to get her hands on it. She turned sharply, and ran into an ally. Yuffie jumped nimbly over a wall, leaving the woman to shriek swear words at her. After a little more running she stopped, catching her breathe, she had come to Rocket Town to see if she could bum a ride off of the old man, Cid. She knew he would be mad, but she prayed that he hadn't left yet. Deep down she missed all the others, and wanted to see them. It had been just about a year now, and she had too much time on her hands. There were only so many people to torment.

She marched up to the back door of Cid's house, and rapped on the door. There was no answer. "OLD MAN! ARE YOU THERE!?!?!" She screeched as she pounded on door more.

"What the fuck!?! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT!?!?!!" Cid yelled as he pulled open the door. "Oh, it's you. What the hell are you doing here?"

"I need a ride to the Golden Saucer. You just happened to be the closest person." Yuffie smirked.

"Oh damn it!" Cid looked at his watch, "Fucking hell, well might as well. Shit we are going to be late...."

Vincent's crimson eyes slid slowly open. It was dark, as it had always been. He lifted the cover off of his coffin, sitting up. What has awakened me? He pondered. Vincent stood up and climbed out of his coffin. There must be something... He looked around, seeing nothing but the cold gray walls around him. A thought suddenly came to him. This was the day when all the others were meting at the Golden Saucer. Could that be what was woke me up? He looked down at his left 'hand'. He didn't feel that it was his place to be there, but they had invited him.

Vincent sighed deeply. This was the first time in about a year that he had been awake, even though his dream had still been pledged with nightmares. He felt as if he had achieved some retribution, by helping Cloud and the others by stopping Meteor. It still hadn't been enough to stop the nightmares. But, then, maybe they had become a little less frequent. I might as well go..... They did invite me, and I don't think I shall be able to fall asleep again... Vincent opened the thick door of his prison, and slid out into the empty hallway. It would be nice to see some human faces again, and the fresh air might do him some good.

Nanaki's tail twitched slightly as he stood outside. I hope Grandpa will be okay... He walked into Bugnhagen's house. "Grandpa?" He called.

"Yes Nanaki?" Bugnhagen floated down to the first level of the house.

"I was going to go to the Golden Saucer. Cloud and the others are planning a meting. But if you are not feeling well, I don't want to leave you."

"Ho ho hoooo!" Bugnhagen laughed, "I would much rather you go have fun then look after me."

"But if you are not well, then I cannot leave!" Nanaki barked.

"I'll be fine Nanaki." Bugnhagen reassured.

Nanaki looked down momentarily. "I promise I will be back soon Grandpa."

"I know you will Nanaki. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine." Bugnhagen nodded.

Nanaki walked out into the cool dusk air of Cosmo Canyon. He knew he was already late, but he had to make sure that his Grandpa was in relatively good health. Please Grandpa.... Don't leave me, not now....

Reeve looked down at his watch. He was going to be late for the reunion, but he had to finish this paper first. He had a new job, writing mostly articles for a newspaper. Once he found a better job, he would quit, but this put money in his pocket. He jotted down the last few sentences for his report on the search for a new power source. With Shinra and Midgar gone, there were very few Mako reactors left, and there was a scramble to find new power sources. Of course there was the fact that Mako sucked the life out of the planet, so most scientist argued against the use of it.

He looked over the paper one more time, and at last stratified; he laid it down on his desk and pulled on his jacket. He looked at his watch again. Hope they don't mind my being late. Reeve stepped out of his office, pulling out his cell phone to make sure it was on. He hoped that they wouldn't call him in for anything tonight. He really just wanted to catch up with the others.

The blonde man turned slowly to face her, "What the hell... do you think you're doing........?"

Aiko felt her arms shaking under the growing pressure of Sephiroth's sword. I'm going to die here, aren't I? She watched the sword inch closer to her face. A small amount of blood dripped onto her face.

"Stupid child," Sephiroth growled, "Get out of my way!" He drove his foot into her side. The impact sent her flying to the edge of the circle around them.

"Are you okay...?" The other man took a few, labored steps towards her.

Aiko could feel that one of her ribs was broken as she struggled to sit up. Damn it... The blood from her palms was dripping onto the floor, making a tiny splattering noise. Aiko nodded to him, and forced herself to stand, despite the nauseating pain in her side. "You've already killed everyone else here....." Aiko's breathing was labored, "Isn't that enough?"

Sephiroth laughed, "Stupid, stupid girl. You just don't understand do you?" He turned his gaze to the man with the broad sword, "I'm just catching up with my dear old friend... I thought he could use a gift for when we meet."

The blonde haired man's eye suddenly widened as they turned back to Sephiroth, "You... you couldn't have..."

Sephiroth's grin broaden, "I did, and I enjoyed every second of it." Sephiroth sighed, "If only more of your worthless friends had been here..."

"You bastard......... I'll....... I'll kill you!" The man with the broad sword screamed in fury, lifting his sword again and charging.

He'll get himself killed...! Aiko ran after him. She reached Sephiroth a split second before the other man did, however it was long enough for her to push Sephiroth's blade away. Why am I doing this? The other man wasn't impaled, but Sephiroth's sword went straight though his shoulder.

"Burn in hell Sephiroth..." The blonde man pushed his sword deeper into Sephiroth's stomach. Aiko fell down to her knees, the blood loss was taking effect. The blonde haired guy pulled his sword out of Sephiroth and yanked Sephiroth's sword out of his shoulder.

Sephiroth backed off, blood oozing freely from the gapping hole in his torso. "Hm, you got lucky this time, Cloud."

"Cloud....?" Aiko looked to the man holding the broad sword. That was the man that girl was talking about. "Oh my god..." She whispered. Cloud glanced over at her, looking confused. He drove his sword into the ground, and fell down to his knees, using it as a crutch. Blood poured from his wounds, making a scarlet pool beneath him.

"Don't think this is over," Sephiroth walked over to the edge of the Golden Saucer,

"Let's go." With that, he jumped off the ledge. The many people in the black cloaks started after him.

Aiko turned back to Cloud, who was panting. "Are you okay?" She walked slowly over to him, holding her rids.

"Yeah, I'll be okay." He looked over to her again, "Uh, thanks... for all the help."

She sank to her knees, feeling light headed, "Anytime..."

"Sir?" The man from the counter called, "The trolley is fixed, you can go up now."

Barret jumped up, "Finally!" He walked over to the trolley, which was now speeding down the tracks.

"Yo, wait for us!" A voice yelled from behind him.

Turning, Barret saw Cid and Yuffie running after him. "Hey, you guy's are late." He said, grinning.

"Damn it man, so are you!" Cid barked.

The both laughed, "Good to see you both again."

"We had better get going up there," Yuffie pointed out, "We don't want to miss all the fun."

Both men nodded, and they all stepped onto the trolley. Sitting down, the tram lurched forward, gathering speed. "It'll be good to catch up with everyone, eh?"

"Yeah, it will," Yuffie agreed, "I can't believe it's already been a year!"

"I know." Cid leaned back, "Time's really been flyin'." Everyone looked at the window, expecting to see the many fireworks that went off at the arrival of guests. Nothing happened. "What the hell's going on?"

"I don't know," Yuffie stood up, "But I don't like the smell of it..." The tram came to a stop, and the doors slid open.