Chapter 9: The 5 Keys

The next morning Cloud awoke and quickly got dressed. He went over to his closet and pulled out his ultima weapon. He dusted it off and shined it up because it hadn't been used for quite a while now. When he was ready he walked out his front door and found the rest of the gang standing there ready to go.

He smiled and said "Thanks guys. You didn't have to help me you know."

"Cloud, we all want to see Tifa and Aeris again so we are going with you to help out anyway we can." said Yuffie grinning.

"Thanks everyone I really appreciate this." said a very happy Cloud.

They all quickly boarded the Highwind and Cloud told them where to go first. They flew over to the Nebiel mountains and landed at the foothills.

"The first key is in a secret cave at the top of the tallest mountain." said Cloud. "Keep in mind that it is guarded by a very powerful monster." said Cloud.

They headed up the mountain and when they got to the top Cloud checked his book and quickly found the secret cave.

When they were inside they looked for the key and found it at the back of the cave. As cloud was reaching for it a huge monster attacked the group. This monster wasn't a pushover and the battle was really long. Eventually Cloud finished the monster with an omnislash. After the battle Cloud grabbed the key and they quickly returned to the Highwind.
This is how their day went. Cloud would tell them where to go according to his book and Cid would fly them there. They would beat the guardian and collect the key. This took the entire day and when they had all 5 keys they returned to the Highwind and tried to decide what to do with them until they had found the City. It was eventually decided to keep them under lock and key onboard the Highwind. The next day Cloud treated everyone to a dinner at the best restaurant in Costa del Sol to thank them for helping.

"Thanks for helping me find the keys." said Cloud. "Now I am one step closer to getting back Aeris and Tifa." said a smiling Cloud. "Once I find where the City is I will let you know." said Cloud.

"We will be ready any time just call." said Cid. The others quietly nodded their heads in agreement. Everyone thanked Cloud for the dinner and went home. Cloud went to bed that night happy as can be.