H'okay, another update. This is a little shorter than I orginally planned but I decided to split this orginal chapter up to make it into two different ones instead because it'll be better. I'm clever see? (ok...I couldn't fool anyone with thaaaat statment.)
Again, cheers the reviews so far. It's funny to see you notice how truely stupid some of Cloud's comments are (yeah, like we all just sit reading on the back of motorbike...my favourite past time.) But yeah, it's appreciated that you find it worthy of sharing your thoughts on it.
Unfortuantly, there's no puke flying all over Godo but I wish it was after writing this...
Hope you enjoy the latest one!
Chapter 7
"Well, have you got anything to say to explain your behaviour?" Yuffie glared at her father but said nothing. Godo returned the glare, equally as angry as his daughter.
"Do you realise how much danger you could have been in!?" He started up again, "You're lucky you didn't get yourself killed out there!"
"Well I didn't, did I?" Yuffie retorted as she folded her arms, "Besides, Cloud was there-"
"Only because I'm paying him to be," Godo cut in and Yuffie stared at him. She'd forgotten that her father had been paying Cloud to 'look after' her. It had felt like Cloud had come looking for her of his own accord, but he hadn't. She felt a slight pang in her stomach but quickly forced it to one side.
"Obviously he was only thinking of the money…it's not like I'm bothered anyway," She thought to herself as she did so.
"It seems that I can't trust you on your own anymore," Godo continued, attracting the ninja's attention again, "From this evening, you'll be moving back into your old bedroom-"
"What!" Yuffie exclaimed. It seemed Godo had been expecting this outburst and didn't blink when she raised her voice, "But it's my house!"
"Yes but who's paying for it?" Godo replied and Yuffie glared at him again, "You will be staying in this building so I can keep an eye on you, just to make sure you don't try and pull of some stupid stunt like this again."
"This is so unfair!" Yuffie complained but Godo shrugged indifferently.
"So is life," He replied. Yuffie's face darkened somewhat as she turned away from him.
"Bastard," She muttered but loud enough for him to hear her. Godo glared at his daughter as he heard her comment but she was already on her way out.
"Yuffie Kisaragi, get back in here now!" He cried but Yuffie ignored him as she left the room absolutely seething. She just needed to get away from the building, so she picked up the pace and nearly ran. Ignoring the funny glances she got from passers by, she ran to her usual 'thinking' spot, situated atop Da Chao. She clambered up the worn path until she reached the highest point she could. She sat herself down and looked over the town below, still fuming from Godo's latest decision. Why did he seem to do everything she hated just to spite her? She watched a group of birds fly overhead and sighed inwardly.
"You guys don't realise how lucky you are to be so free," She thought as they disappeared off into the horizon. Yuffie closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths to calm herself down. She felt the gentle breeze soothing and she just sat, listening to the sounds of the town below her. Suddenly, she heard footsteps and someone called up to her.
"Yuffie," She opened one her eyes and looked down with an irritated expression on her face. When she saw who it was however, her annoyance faded into a frown.
"Cloud…what are you doing here?" She asked, before sliding down the statue and landing in front of him. She noticed he was holding a bottle in his hand and frowned slightly.
"I thought you might want a drink," He told her, passing the bottle to her. She took it, though eyeing it suspiciously, "It's just some kind of juice I picked up from the Turtles Paradise…nothing alcoholic before you ask." Yuffie pouted but opened it up anyway. She took a mouthful of the surprisingly sweet liquid and gave a Cloud a small smile.
"Thanks," Cloud nodded his head slightly.
"Don't mention it," He replied, "It looked like you needed cheering up." Yuffie cocked an eyebrow.
"And how were you intending to do that?" She asked, causing Cloud to blink at her. She gave a little laugh and returned to drinking from the bottle. She turned to look at the town again and the two of them fell into a small silence.
"I guess I'll leave you alone for a while," Cloud spoke after a moment or two. Yuffie glanced at him but didn't say anything, "I'll be around if you need me."
"Why would I need you?" Yuffie asked, turning away from him again, "I can take care of myself." Cloud said nothing, but made his way back to the town with a faint smile on his face.
The sky had darkened considerably when Yuffie finally climbed down Da Chao. She made her way through the town, ignoring the glances of the other residents and the few tourists that were hanging around. As she passed the items shop, she caught sight of her house from the corner of her eye. With a slight scowl, she marched over towards it.
"If he thinks he can keep me out my own house, he's got another thing coming," She thought to herself as she passed the weapons shop. When she reached the building, she stood at the front door with her hands on her hips. She grabbed the door handle and pulled it but it didn't move. She scowled again and tugged it harder yet it still didn't budge. She felt her temper rising but took a few deep breaths to calm herself down.
"Ok, focus Yuffie…" She said to herself as she swung her arms around and readied herself. When she was ready, she launched herself at the door in an attempt to force it open. She collided, shoulder first, into the firm wood but it still didn't move. Grinding her teeth, Yuffie again threw her whole body weight into the oak but it had no effect.
"GAHHH!! I HATE YOU!!" She exclaimed, slamming her clenched fists against the wood, imagining it was her father's face. After a few moments of relentless pounding, Yuffie gave up. She slammed her head against it instead and stood there, breathing hard.
"Oh, hi Yuffie," A familiar voice floated over to her and she screwed her face up in annoyance. Slowly, she titled her head to see Shu stood there. Yuffie was satisfied to see that he still sported several large bruises.
"What do you want?" Yuffie snarled through gritted teeth. Shu appeared not to notice.
"I think your doors locked," He pointed out and she groaned inwardly.
"Don't you think I know that," Yuffie snapped at him. Once again, Shu didn't notice the tone of voice Yuffie was using.
"I heard you were moving back into your father's house anyway," Shu replied. Yuffie made no attempt to respond but her jaw started working as she began to grind her teeth together, "Your father's such a generous man," Shu continued, still obvious, "He let you back in even after you ran away. You've betrayed his trust so many times but every time, he's welcomed you back with open arms. He's such a wonderful man-"
"Hey Shu," Yuffie cut him off, "Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have a giant shuriken impaled in your chest?" Shu noticed that Yuffie was now toying with the blades attached to her and gulped. Yuffie turned her head to face him and her face lit up in a creepy smile.
"Wanna find out…? Nyuk nyuk,"
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Yuffie turned away from her father and folded her arms. Godo was glaring at her yet again and she was getting sick of seeing that expression on his face.
"You've been back in Wutai less than a day," Godo began and Yuffie rolled her eyes, "Less than a day and you're already getting yourself into fights!"
"It was more of a beating than a fight to be honest," Yuffie corrected him, "I mean, he wasn't able to put up a decent fight. I was like hitting a living punching bag that squealed when your fist collided with it." Godo didn't look amused.
"Your behaviour over these past few weeks has been completely intolerable," Godo stated but Yuffie just shrugged at him.
"So has yours," She replied and Godo just blinked at her, "You're acting more of a jerk than I thought possible." Godo looked fuming by now but Yuffie didn't really care.
"Get…to…your…room," Godo stressed through gritted teeth.
"Can't," Yuffie replied, "You locked the door."
"Get to your room now…" Godo repeated in a dangerous voice. Yuffie glanced over her shoulder at her father. When she noticed the vein bulging in his forehead, she decided that it might be a good time to get out of here. She hastily made her way out of the room and along the corridor. After walking a few moments, she saw Cloud walking in the other direction. She looked at him with a careful expression, unsure of who's side he was taking in this 'family argument'. After their 'talk' earlier, she was secretly hoping that he'd side with her. Cloud frowned at her however when she approached.
"Why don't you just lay off the fighting for once?" He asked in a calm voice. Yuffie's expression plummeted to a scowl.
"I knew you'd side with him!" She exclaimed, causing Cloud to blink at her, "You just kiss his ass don't you?"
"Yuffie…I was only-" Cloud tried to say but Yuffie cut him off.
"Sell it somewhere else chocobo head," She snapped, "Why don't you just go in there and kiss his ass better?" She then turned around and stormed off down the corridor before Cloud could even open his mouth to reply. However, Yuffie came to a halt half way down the corridor. Cloud frowned, wondering why she'd come to a sudden stop. Yuffie turned around to look at him before scowling and sticking her middle finger up at him. Cloud blinked again.
"Yuffie," He began but she'd already turned her back to him again. Cloud watched her storm off around the corner and sighed inwardly.
God...Shu is annyoing ¬¬ Anyways, you're thoughts and wisdom on Cloud's retarded advice?
Ha, just ignore me...I'm happy that I've completed my course essay...
Anyways, R&R??
