Ok here is the next chapter. This is actually going to be my longest story I've ever written. I have so much planned for this storyline ^_^. I'm glad you all like it gives me motivation to write. O and remember I own the plotline and Ahiko and Cloud's dad but that's it!!!!!!! I dun own nothing else. Y-Y. Plz review!

Cloud's hair blew in the wind as he dropped his bags in front of the Shinra Mansion just outside Kalm. The name sent shivers down his spine of memories of the one in his old hometown. A man came out at took his bag for him.

"I didn't mean..." said Cloud holding out his hand.

"Its ok Cloud they are paid to do that." Said Rufus who rolled his wheel chair up beside Cloud.

It been an interesting last few weeks to say the least. Rufus whose recovery was estimated to be 6 months recovered at a remarkable pass in Cloud's presences. Much was told about many things and Rufus though rather shocked now knew the full existent of Cloud's relationship with Sephiroth. Rufus was still pretty bad off but it was said the rest of his recovery could take place in Kalm. He would probably never fully recover his vision but it would be enough for him to get around. Cloud was healing too. He felt alive for the first time in a long time. Things still hurt and there were several questions left in his life.

One was not so bother some and that was the question of how Tifa was still alive. He had apologized to her for his actions in Cosmo Canyon and forgave her as the others had him. Another question was why had Sephiroth done the things he had done. He willing took the blame for everything Cloud had accused him of. He had tried to unlock Clouds true memories of what had taken place but Tifa kept that from happening. If he had been alone with Sephiroth then maybe he would have known more. Thirdly if Sephiroth wasn't insane then why had he kill Aeris? Could it have been jealousy? Or what? He still didn't know.

Cloud looked up at the sky and sat down.

"What are you thinking about?" asked Rufus.

"Oh its just that I have some great friends and I was wondering how I became so lucky in that aspect." Said Cloud he looked back on the conversation in which he in formed them he would be living in the Shinra Mansion in Kalm with Rufus.

"YOUR WHAT?!?" said Cid.

"I'm moving to Kalm. I'm going to live in the Shinra Mansion." Said Cloud.

"Your not going weird on us are you? I mean what's wrong with living here.?" Said Barret.

"Nothing I do like it here. But it was a request and I think its one I should fill." Said Cloud

"A request from who Reeve?" said Nanaki.

"No and before who I told you who it did I have some other things to explain." Said Cloud.

"Is this something we are going to want to take a seat for?" said Vincent.

'Yeah. I guess it couldn't hurt." Replied Cloud as he turned a chair around and sat in it backwards.

"Do you always have to do chairs that way?" said Yuffie.

"Eh leave the kid alone." Said Cid.

"Thank you Cid." Said Cloud.

"He's just blocking." Said Cid.

"WHAT NOW" yelled Cloud.

"Cool it you two this information seems important and I would like to hear it." said Vincent.

Reeve sat silent in the back of the room. He already knew everything. Tifa did the same only from not knowing how to act around Cloud. It hurt to know his heart would never be hers.

"Well it has to do with Rufus....he's not dead but was seriously injured in the attack on the Shinra Building." Said Cloud.

"That bastard's still live'n." Said Barret.

"Calm down Barret and let me finished." Said Cloud not getting angry as he expected this reaction.

Barret sat down as and looked as a scolded child. A site that would have made Cloud laugh at another time.

"We never got to know much about Rufus except that he was Rufus Senior's son. He acted irrationally in that time period. Hell he just lost his father and thought that we were to blame. Rufus Sr. wasn't much of a person but it was the man's father. Family is something I've discovered mean quite a bit to Rufus." Said Cloud.

"You've been talk'n wif him?" said Barret.

"Yes I have a lot recently. He's the one that asked for me to move into the Mansion with him. He's not what you think. It was actually Rufus's orders not Reeve's to convert the entire city of Midgar to solar power as it is rebuilt. He also has told me much about my mother. More then I got off anyone else. I'm going to live with him and I would like for you guys to get to know /him/. There real him. He doesn't truly share many of the views of his father. If you recall also he was doing his best to protect the planet. As were we you just didn't agree with how he did it but it was the best options open to him." Said Cloud.

"I...I guess Cloud but shit I'll try but this is going to take some adjust'n" said Barret.

"We will all try Cloud. Your our friend no matter if you're a Shinra or not. I just don't want you to forget us and everything." Said Cloud

"That was very emotional." Said Yuffie teasing the pilot.

"Eh shut up." Said Cid with caused Cloud to laugh a bit.

Another pang of jealousy went through Vincent. He had been trying to suppress his feelings for the blond. He had been trying to distance himself from him, Unfortunately the attempt was having the opposite effect. All he could do was think about Cloud. The thoughts that the hero didn't want him tore him apart on the inside but he could bring himself never to see Cloud. That was even more painful, so he saw him in groups of 4 or more. It made things safe. No more acting on urges.

"Well I need to get some things in order before I move so I guess I'll see you all later." Said Cloud They all turned to go.

"Hey Vincent hold up a second I want to talk to you about something in private." Said Cloud.

Vincent stiffened. He was going to bring up the kiss Vincent just knew it. "This....this is about what happened at Cosmo Canyon...isn't it?"

"Yeah. It is...." Said Cloud.

"It was wrong of me." Said Vincent.

"That's not what I was going to say. I value you your friendship and I do care for you just not in that way. Not yet its to soon but I don't want you to be afraid of me. I need you Vincent to talk to and just know your there. I can't let go of Sephiroth not just yet but I can't loose my friends." Said Cloud. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"I..I think so. And I'm sorry for avoiding you but I thought that's what you would want." Said Vincent

"Good" said Cloud and he gave Vincent a hug.

Cloud stood up off the grass where he had been sitting, "I guess its time to go in eh?"

"It is your house." Said Rufus.

Cloud sighed and walked through the door. The site that greeted him was magnificent. The parlor was made entirely of marble floor, marble columns, marble stairs, and marble window trimmings. What wasn't marble was a pale blue. All in all it was very light and airy. A far cry from the dark depressing mansion in Nibelhiem.

"I picked you out a room for now. If you want another then just say so." Said Rufus.

"Anything will be fine I'm sure." Said Cloud.

He was led up a set of stairs by a woman. Who he thanked at his door. She left and he remember he had forgotten to ask her name.

"Add to mental check list, right stair case, left hall, 4th door on left. And find out that ladies name" thought Cloud as he opened his door. He had a large canopy bed with green sheets. The walls were white like many of the walls in the house. They reminded Cloud to much of a lab and if anything he would ask that they be panted. The carpet was a dark blue and a giant window was at the back wall. He walked over a gazed out to see a pool and a garden. In the distance he could see the city of Kalm. It would be a good view he thought.

He opened a door thinking it was his closet and found he had a full bath with an elegant tub with gold fixtures on it. "Whoa they go all out." He briefly entertained the idea of how it would have been like to take a bath with Sephiroth in there but it was quickly put out. To painful. The silver haired angel seemed to always creep into his thoughts.

He shut the door and moved on to another one he spotted. Upon opening it he found an entertainment system. "Man do I even have a closet with all this." He shut the door a turned around again. One last door he spotted. He mad a quick swipe of the room and realized it was the only door up checked. "Ah hah that is." Thought Cloud

He opened it and found a closet bigger then the room back at his old place. He thought that he would never have enough clothes to fill it but a few items were already there. A few suits he thought who ever wanted him to wear those was going to have some fun. Then he spotted a few training outfits. Those would be ok. A few sweats and t-shirts/tank tops. Then one in a special clothing bag.

He unzipped the bag and found a note.

"Cloud this was your fathers SOLDIER uniform. I thought you might like to have it- Rufus"

He reached in and pulled out a deep red pair of pants and a black vest with a red under shirt. On the vest were gold buckles and a black belt with a gold buckle hung down. A tag with the name Shinra was attached to the vest as well. As he looked down at the uniform two eyes were watching him silently. The figure in the shadows wanted to run up and hug Cloud but he needed to be alone with his thoughts. It was the only way that he was going to regain him.

Cloud left the room and the figure was taking the risk of watching him longer. They were sure Cloud was ready. The Centra said that it could be anytime now and he knew everything that he was going to know. The figure sighed.

Cloud heard it. "Who is there show yourself now."

The figure caught their breath. It was now or never.

"Its me Cloud."

"Aeris?!?"

Ok it ends there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAAHAA. I know I'm evil. I'm working on chapters when I can ^_^. Plz review! At least you know who one of the figures are.