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Just a note to all I'm trying to direct my attention on all of my characters. :] Errmm..not my characters...Square characters...hah yeah..there we go..._

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CLOUD POV

"You're home.."

Cloud sat up straight on his chair, as he looked out towards the endless blue sky.

"Welcome Home"

Cloud heard the voice again. He glanced around to see where it was coming from. But all he heard was a small laughter. Cloud paused for a moment, thinking on what the voice had said to him just now.

"Home?" He thought out loud. "I have a home already. " He answered back. But as soon as he did the voice giggled. "You forgot, didn't you?" Not a moment too soon, and Cloud Strife was transported to a different, place. At least that's what he thought. It was an endless field of flowers.

Yellow and white lilies.

At least thats what he saw. He felt a gentle grip on his shoulder.

"Forgot what? My name is Cloud Strife. I'm a delivery boy, I live in-" He was cut off by another giggle.

"That's not your real home. You really did forget." The voice sighed. "Cloud, I miss you." The voice muttered, sounding a bit sad.

"You miss me?" He wondered again. "But...that means you know who I am." The voice sighed.

"Why wouldn't I silly? You're my husband after all." Cloud was dumb struck at what he had just heard. He was finally able to turn his body around. When he did, he saw a beautiful woman standing before him. Smiling at him gently.

The first thing he had noticed was her eyes. Beautiful emerald orbs, that he felt himself get lost in. He breathed in deeply. Locks of chestnut colored hair fell down to her shoulders. A delicate tiara adorned her hair. The woman wore a pink dress, it flowed down, defining her curves.

She leaned in smiling. "Something wrong?" Cloud blushed and looked away from her. He felt butterflies in his stomach for the first time. His heart felt at ease with this woman. He felt just right when he was near her.

"I..." He trailed off. "I can't remember. Nothing, nothing at all. Even if I tried, memories of you are lost..." The woman smiled. Leaning in again, she giggled softly. "Dilly dally shilly shally.." She sang. Cloud turned his head away, blushing like a little fifteen year old.

"Come on, Aerith give me a break." He sighed. The young woman laughed. "See, you remember, you just need to try." Cloud somehow knew her name. He had begun to regain minor images of her in his memory. He looked down, ashamed of himself.

The woman smiled. She took off a ring she was wearing, and she placed it around a chain. Cloud examined her carefully. She only smiled and gestured for him to tilt his head a little.

Cloud was somewhat hesitant to do so, but he complied nonetheless. Aerith placed the chain around his neck, she kissed the ring the went with it. "Its my wedding ring.." She looked up towards the sky. "My time is up now, but Cloud, try your best, I know you can do it." With that her body faded away.

When he came to, he was sitting on a chair. Still glancing out the window. He looked around searching for the woman known as Aerith. He looked to see if that necklace was around his neck. To his surprise, it was. Cloud smiled softly. He looked back out to the blue endless sky.


The Royal Palace 10:30am

Lightning had managed to get inside the palace with Cid Raines, to be introduced to the Princess Stella. She smiled and smiled at Lightning, acting kind, and sweet. Lightning knew it was all an act. Every now and then when she turned her head to look over at Cid Raines, he gave her a look that told her to calm herself. She rolled her eyes at him and directed her attention back at Stella.

"Lightning, come." Stella commanded. She obliged and followed the princess down the palace corridors.

"So, tell me, where are you from?" Stella asked. Lightning didn't want to answer.

"Oerba. My lady." She replied coldly. Stella smiled. "Ahh, I have a cousin who lives there."

"Oerba Dia Vanille." Lightning instantly replied. Stella was a little surprised at the quick response. "How did you know?" Stella quickly smiled.

"Oerba is my home." was her only reply. She didn't want to say any more. Stella nodded.

"Ahh, Vanille is my sweet cousin. I admire her carefree nature. Though that behavior of hers is not befitting of a ruler." She quickly added. Lightning bit her tongue, she wanted to say something so bad.

"I can trust you, right Lightning?" Lightning nodded her head.

"Highness." Lightning uttered. "Your well being is my priority." She lied through her teeth. It was all a damned lie. She would never really protect her. She needed to get this job over with. Princess Stella smiled at Lightning.

"You know." She said as she walked along. "I don't like the Shinra. Communism hurts the people. Those poor people live in those disgusting slums. While the outer countries no matter how poor the people are, they live in prosperity. Monsters are created in Midgar. Filthy monsters that can overpower any government, if given the chance too."

Lightning was all ears to this sudden conversation. Though she never expected Stella to just blab this out. Something was wrong.

"Which is why, we Tenebrae will strive at all costs to take them down. Of course, a war will ensue. Well.." She chuckled lightly.

"Father is against it. That senile old fool." She pushed her hair back. "When I become Queen of Tenebrae I will make sure the Shinra fall to my hands. " The princess narrowed her eyes. Lightning bit her tongue.

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because, you are my bodyguard. No?" Lightning nodded, unsure, and suspicious of the princess.


Eden Underground Water ways 11:30am

"We all set?"

"Yeah." Snow grinned at Zack.

Zack had explained what they were to do.

They had begun their mission at exactly 11 pm sharp. Taking the underground waterways of Eden, so they could reach the palace.

"Hey guys!" Everyone turned around to see who was yelling, of course, Zack and Tifa knew who it was.

Yuffie had made it to them. High in energy as always. She jumped up with a grin. "The coast is all-" She looked at the huge giant before her. She stepped backwards a little.

"WOAH. DUDE." Yuffie gasped. "You're huge!" Zack sighed. "Yuffie...don't start." Tifa sighed along with Zack.

"Uh hello to you too." The tall man grinned. "The name is Snow, Snow Villiers."

Yuffie leaned in around, and examined him carefully. "Now looking at it, you're not all that great. Unless, of course, you have any materia on you." She gave him a big cheeky grin. Zack went in and pulled on her left cheek. "Hey brat. Keep it low. Materia isn't allowed up here. "

" HEY hey OW." She yelped in pain. Zack let her cheek go. Yuffie glared and crossed her arms sticking her tongue out at Zack.

"Sorry, that was Yuffie. You'll...get used to her. "

"Anyways." Yuffie added. "The coast is all clear. There doesn't seem to be any guards around. Which is kinda strange. Normally the dungeons are heavily guarded..." Zack narrowed his eyes.

"Lets be careful, we might be in for a little surprise." He grabbed the hilt of his large sword.

"I'll inform you if anything happens, and.." A ball of materia fell out of her back pocket. Zack looked down at the materia that rolled down to his feet.

"Yuffie..." He glared at her. Yuffie gave him another grin. "Oh come on already! Reeve gave it to me!" She stuck her tongue out at him. " If I stole it, I would have told you already you big twit!" Zack grabbed the materia ball and threw it back to her. She jumped up and caught it, and she ran off.

Zack sighed at her antics. Snow was laughing softly. "Wow, what a big ball of energy." Tifa shook her head, smiling at the same time. "You have no idea..."

The group continued to walk on ahead. No sights of monsters. The waterways were never place to have an infestation of monsters around. The Guardian Corps made sure of that. But as always, Zack was always on his guard. Always examining his surroundings. He wasn't too trusting.

Snow looked at him carefully. "Kinda like Lightning.." He muttered. The man acted the way Lightning did when on duty. Though it must have been a soldier thing, he thought.


Royal Palace of Eden 12:15pm

After walking around and talking with Stella, Lightning was on her break. The Princess Stella had let her off for a thirty minute break. She happily thanked the gods for that. During her break, Lightning wandered off into the palace gardens.

Sure she knew they wouldn't be the same as ten years back, but it wouldn't hurt to look around.

When she entered the gardens, she stopped and took a glance around. There were more flowers, but when she looked off to the side, she noticed that her mother's flowers remained intact. Lightning smiled softly at this. She walked over to the lilies to contemplate their beauty.

"Beautiful, aren't they?" Lightning perked her head up glancing around, in search of that familiar voice.

"Who are you?" Lightning asked.

" Dear, is it that easily to forget the person who brought you into this world?" The voice giggled. Lightning still couldn't find her. "Mom?" She asked. The voice was gone, it no longer responded to her. She sighed in disappointment. Lightning looked at the flowers again.

"What ..." Lightning paused again. "Ugh..whatever." She wasn't about to get let her emotions get to her.

Noctis had nothing else to do. He was done with his duties for the day. He knew his fiancee was getting appointed Prime arch. Of course, he had no choice but to attend. Noctis sighed softly as he too entered the gardens. When he looked up, he halted. His eyes went wide at the sight of pink, just a few walks away from him.

He thought his mind was playing tricks on him. He rubbed his eyes, and he blinked again, just to make sure. He smiled when he was assured that it was really her. The girl from the night before. He felt himself blush. He looked down, unsure if he should approach her or not. But he quickly reprimanded himself for such acts of cowardice. He was a prince, future king to the Caelum Dynasty, not a coward. He sighed taking in a deep breath.

"Umm..Miss?" He was unsure of what to call her, for he yet knew her name.

Lightning turned her head around. She recognized that voice. When she turned her head towards him she narrowed her eyes at him."Do you need something?" She asked.

Noctis stiffened." Your name, if you please.." He sighed feeling pathetic. Lightning turned her head away from him. "None of your concern." She instantly replied. Noctis felt rejected again. He felt butterflies in his stomach, and he felt his heart beat faster.

"Lightning." She suddenly said. "I am Lightning, I work for her highness." She added, trying to ignore him later on.

His heart skipped another beat, he smiled. "Lightning...that's a nice name.." He muttered. Lightning blushed a bit, but wouldn't allow her self to loose her composure. "Whatever." She replied again.

"Lightning! Break is over." She perked her head upwards to see Jihl standing a few meters away. Lightning rolled her eyes. "Later, Prince Charming." She turned away again, not daring to look him in the face.

"Lightning." Noctis smiled. "Lightning..." He trailed off while turning his back as well.


Royal Palace of Eden 1:30pm

Now Commencing Mission

Yuffie as always was in charge of espionage. That was always her job. She was amazingly good at it. A couple of Guards passed by and she used vanish on herself.

She had placed many detonators in the palace. The dungeon was one place. She wanted to make sure no one had to suffer in there again so she placed two. She wanted that place gone for good. She kept repeating the process for the other areas required which were the corridors, dungeon, meeting room, and other places she could think of.

And of course, all these efforts of hers were made possible by the use of materia.

Yuffie kept at it until she was done, once she was, she made sure to head to the treasure room.

"Reeve. I'm in the treasure room." She had spoken into the radio.

"Good. Find the statue of Cosmos. You'll find what you need there." Yuffie grinned. "Ten four!"


3:15pm

It was the time of Stella's speech. Noctis stood by her side. Dressed in a black suit, and Stella in a light pink dress.

Jihl and Lightning stood behind them both.

"My people of Cocoon, I am honored to be your leader. I am well aware that my kingdom is responsible for the death of His Majesty, Cloud, and his Queen Aerith."

Lightning cringed at her words.

"The deaths of the young princesses. I know that words of comfort will not ease your pain, or hatred of my country. But I assure you Cocoon, I will try my best to be that Kind ruler you have always wished for. I will fight in your stead if I must. This is my job as your Prime Arch.

And what of your jobs? Sit back, and relax. Because together, we will make Cocoon into a prosperous Country! In the name of their Royal highness's. I fight with my honor. Hail Cocoon!"

Lightning narrowed her eyes at Stella. Cheers could be heard from the people of Eden. Noctis turned his face to see Lightning. Hatred was shown in her eyes. A deep hatred. Noctis bit his lip. He knew Lightning wasn't happy about Stella, nor was he, but why Lightning? The woman had sworn loyalty to Stella. What was Lightning up too?

This woman piqued his interests even more. Meaning his attraction to her got stronger.


4:30pm

Commencing Assassination of Princess Stella Nox Fleuret.

Prompto stood from a distance on the high tower. His long rifle aimed at Stella. He was by himself because Vincent never showed up. He was just waiting for the right opportune moment to shoot at the Princess.

Never in his life had he missed a shot. He wasn't about to fail now.

He could see her. Stella was happily eating along with her other guests, to celebrate her victory. But Prompto knew it wouldn't last her long. He prepared himself. Aiming down at her.

But no matter how hard he tried, He couldn't pull the trigger just yet. The Princess had her arm latched onto Noctis'. He couldn't risk the life of his best friend. He sighed in frustration.

He knew the mission would fail, because that was the point of the mission. But if he could, he would aim for Stella. Reeve allowed him to do so, and he wouldn't mind adding more things to his mission agenda.


4:45pm

Eden international Airport

Cloud had arrived in Eden. But before he could walk any further, an arm yanked him away. Cloud almost fell backwards but he regained his balance. When he looked up, he met crimson eyes. He narrowed his eyes.

"Who are you?" Vincent sighed. "Cloud. I suggest you don't walk in further to the City. You will get unwanted attention." Cloud glared at him.

"How do you know my name?"

"Cloud its urgent."

"I believe you didn't answer my question." Vincent sighed.

"Majesty, stubborn as always" He said in a low voice. "What? Majesty? The hell are you talking about?" Vincent gripped his arm tighter. "I am aware you're memories are lost." He took notice of the ring hanging around his neck. "That ring belongs to Lady Aerith, The Queen." Cloud narrowed his eyes again. "You know Aerith." Vincent nodded in agreement. "I do. She's our late Queen."

Cloud wouldn't take his eyes off of Vincent. Vincent was unphased by Cloud's deathly look.

"Fine. I'll follow you." Cloud said coolly, still his stare was rather piercing.

"Wait. Take this." He said handing him a hoodie. "What for?"

"Go unnoticed." Cloud rolled his eyes in irritation. He put the hoodie on, and pulled the hood over his head. After-wards he followed the man to a more discrete place.


Palace Dungeons 5:15

Snow, Zack, and Tifa had managed to get into the dungeon. Snow beat up one guard, and that was it. There were no more after that.

"One guard...brace yourselves, reinforcements will come later..."He trailed off. "Though Yuffie said there was no one on Guard..." Zack narrowed his yes. "We make haste. We gotta let these guys out."

Most of the prisoners were delighted to see Zack. Most gave Zack a 'General Zack!' or it was 'Leader!' Others would say 'Lord Zack!'

They had managed to open up all the cells and release all of the prisoners. All thanks to Zack. His sword could cut through anything. While Snow and Tifa used the normal way, a key.

"Alright you guys." Zack ordered.

"Escape through that door over there." He pointed out to the door where they had gone in through. "Each and every one of you. Remember, the price of freedom is steep. But no matter what we always fight with honor. Got that memorized?" The soldiers before him saluted him.

"Yes Sir!"

"Once you get out of here, go to Cid's. He will take you all to Midgar. Once we are done here, I will meet you guys in Midgar. Understood?"

"Yes Sir!" They saluted again. The soldiers obeyed Zack and did just as t hey were told. Once gone, The smile had left Zack's face. He narrowed his eyes, glancing up at the doors that led to the inner palace.

"Lets go." Was all that he had said. The words came out like an order. Which left Snow surprised. He smiled along with Tifa, and followed the ex Soldier.


Done and Done. This will continue on in the next chapter. The mission phase will go step by step, focusing on all the characters.

Cloud is included. :3 Lost memories, how will this play out? OH HO HOHO.

This chapter was rather short...aha...

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