-Author's Note- I just realized that no one is reading my story since a past few chapters. Or reviewing anyways I'm going to keep on writing on my slow ridiculous pace, because it relaxes me and I'm sure someone is bound to like it.
Disclaimer: None of these characters are mine, belongs to SquareEnix.
Running
The Muse Sway
Chapter Ten: Story and Stride
(Warnings- Language, Mild Violence)
Yuffie and Vincent met up a few miles out of town and realized that no where else to go then Corel.
"Ehh, that place is such a dump," Yuffie let out as they casually made their way towards the small mining town. Vincent kept silent. Yuffie took a deep breath and places her arms high behind her and her hands behind her head stretching. "I'm amazed that Barret still goes there from time to time but he has a good cause," she said simply. Vincent just silently kept his pace. "Hmm, you'd think we could catch a ride to the Gold Saucer?" yet again Vincent stayed quiet. Yuffie let out a long sigh letting her arms dangle at her sides. "Okay now here I am talking to myself… again," she took a deep breath and exhaled. "Man Vince sometimes talking to you is like talking to a walking corpse!"
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Turtle Paradise
Cloud, Cid, and Tifa sat as they drank and talked about many things that came to come and what they had to do next.
"Waiter, another three sake's please!" he said as he pointed the waiter nodded as a reply.
"I wonder if Gado will tell us about the out-casting of that clan. I mean he might not be so willing to discuss it," Tifa said examining her empty cup.
"Well if Gado wants his daughter and town to be safe I would suspect he probably would let us know on the keener points of the story," he said simply. The waiter came with three knew cups of sake.
"Well we should get movin' sooner or later I suppose before I get too drunk, ha ha ha!" Cid started to chuckle. Tifa's brows raised.
"Oh Cid I think that might be a little to late for you," she said teasingly.
Soon after they made their way towards the Pagoda where Gado was last seen. He seemed to be in conversation with other people of the Pagoda. Cloud, Tifa, and Cid waited patiently until he was alone and they were allowed to come in.
"Yes, I heard you have something to discuss with me?" Gado said sliding the door.
"Yes," Cloud said.
"Well come in make yourselves comfortable," he said pointing to a wooden table and cushions. The group made themselves comfortable around the table. "Sake?" he offered as he poured himself a cup. Cid's mouth opened and his hand raised.
"I think, I mean I'm sure we had quite enough already at Turtles Paradise," Tifa let out pushing Cid's hand down.
"We did some investigating about the incident. We've heard from a one of the suitor that this may have something to do with a long time grudge," Cloud let out purposely. Tifa smiled briefly admiring Cloud's diplomacy skill.
"I see and what did this man mean about a grudge," Gado said taking a sip from his sake.
"Well, it's said that once many years ago that you outcaste a few ninjas a family of ninjas that once lived here," Gado inhaled through his nostrils and lean back getting more comfortable, his expression serious.
"Yes a family of ninja's that were rumored to try to eliminate our family to take thrown of Wutai. You see long ago there were four families that lived here that took up the arts of ninjitsu. We lived peacefully for many years training in our art. However as it was bound to happen we began to fight amongst each other. One family of the earth they were kind people though, got in many battles for their land and were practically exterminated. I regret their loss even now," he said simply.
Cloud, Tifa, and Cid sat quietly waiting for him to go on. It seemed he was mourning their loss now at this moment.
"So three families remained and soon of course the family that ruled fire, who had taken much of the Earth clan's riches, wanted to take the thrown. Ah yes so there was a great battle and they had loss, they're were exiled and were never heard of since," he ended calmly.
Tifa was amazed in soaking up the history of Wutai and Yuffie's ancestry. Gado took another sip. Cloud and Cid kept quiet.
"Hmm I assume that is understandable," Cloud said. "Though it doesn't really explain why Shinra may have helped them out," Cloud said.
"Perhaps they paid Shinra to leave or something or made some kind of deal," Cid added in.
"Yes but buying Shinra off isn't an easy thing, I wonder what they promised Shinra," Cloud stated quietly to himself.
Eventually Cloud, Tifa, and Cid made their way out of the Pagoda and called up Reeves.
"Reeves, have you found anything out yet?" Cloud asked him on their way to Yuffie's house.
"I've found that Shinra has spotted Vincent and Yuffie in Costal Del Sol, however, they lost sight of them shortly after. They don't know if they took another boat out of there or left by foot," he said through the sounds of him typing on his computer.
"I see," Cloud said curtly. "Have you had any contact with them?" Cloud asked.
"Yes, I've contacted Vincent while Costal Del Sol and told him to contact any of us immediately if they were in trouble," Reeves ended. Cloud kept silent.
"Well I don't suppose calling them won't hurt, call us if you find anything out," Cloud ended.
"Yes sir," with that Reeves hung up.
"So what happened?" Tifa asked curiously.
"It seemed Vincent and Yuffie caught a ship and ended up in Costal Del Sol," he said as he kept walking.
"Really?" Tifa said in shock. "All the way over there, wow!" she said amazed.
"Oh yeah that must have been one hell of a romantic trip," Cid said jokingly. Tifa giggled.
"They don't know where they're at now though,"
"Awe," Tifa let out somehow disappointed. "I suppose it's better that way," she said.
"Yes, let's get going," he said apprehensively. The three finally made it to Yuffie's home. The closed the doors Cloud checked the house for anything suspicious.
"Cloud what's wrong?" Tifa asked her face and expression of worry.
"Nothing, it's just I felt odd, that's all."
"Oh okay," Tifa let out smiling cheerfully. Cloud paused for a moment observing Tifa's smile before letting out one himself before making his way towards the next room. Tifa felt all warm and fuzzy a memory of a young Cloud came in her mind and smiled back at her. She soon snapped out of her daydream and went into the kitchen. Cloud grabbed the phone and made the call.
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(Ring) (Ring) (Ring)
Vincent stopped walking pushed his cape to his side and grabbed out his cell phone and answered it.
"Oh finally, something to break the silence!" Yuffie yelled out before falling to her knees, looking up seeming to be praying.
"Yes," Vincent answered.
"Vincent it's Cloud we were wondering how you were doing?" Vincent stayed quiet he seemed to contemplating his answer. "Vincent?" Cloud spoke into the phone.
"We're fine, we're making our way to Corel and perhaps… … the Gold Saucer," he said more quietly. Yuffie scooted forward on her knees. She was shock to hear that Vincent actually considered going to the Gold Saucer.
"I see, so couldn't catch a boat out of there?" Cloud asked a little put off.
"No Shinra had security up to par," he said simply.
"Well I found out some information about the incident," Cloud started and Vincent kept silent which he knew was Vincent's reply for go on. "It seems that long ago a clan of ninjas were exiled from Wutai. They were trying to knock off Yuffie's family from the thrown. Though we don't know much information about Shinra's involvement we're sure they had their reasons," Cloud ended.
"Is that so," Vincent responded curtly. Yuffie stood up wiping her knees eager to hear the information.
"Is there anything else you have to say or need, perhaps Yuffie knows some information. By the way how is…Yuffie is she…erhm," Cloud seemed to be at a loss of words.
"Alright!" Tifa said loudly from the other end.
"She's seems to be in good condition," Vincent replied back.
"Good we'll call you later to discuss further plans, Good Bye," Cloud disconnected.
"Well, that wasn't so bad," Tifa said cheerfully starting to get hungry and opened Yuffie's fridge, she frowned. "Hmm, Yuffie seems to be low on supplies, I'll be back and get some food," Tifa said making her way to the door.
"That reminds me the Shera just got back a while ago. She's low on fuel and needs some supplies," Cid said to cloud and made his way out as well.
Further back a dressed oddly held a pair of high-tech binoculars and had a headset. He spoke into it quietly.
"It seems Shinra's information about Costal Del Sol is true, however they new location is unknown," the man spoke moving to away from the crowd.
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In a cave brightly lit not far from Wutai filled with people and crates. A young man made his way towards a tall woman with short black bob. She looked strong and somehow cruel. She currently was wearing a scarlet red kimono with a gold dragon on it. She had two dots in her forehead. She turned to face the man.
"Yes, is there a reason you've came to disturb me during my afternoon tea?" she asked in a hiss like voice. The man bent down on one knee.
"Yes Amaya-sama it has been confirmed that the empress Yuffie and her chaperone have been spotted in Costal Del Sol," he said surly.
"Oh indeed," she said with a smile.
"However," the man started not daring to look up.
"However," she repeated her temper rising.
"However, the are no longer there and their current location is unknown. We are sure that her companions know of their where about though they have not revealed it at this time," he ended rather hastily.
"Oh-ho Okay, then so what to do about this," she out loud though it was more to herself. She stood up tall and started to pace the room. The man did not rise in fear of punishment. She passed by him casually, "You may rise," she said curtly.
She continued to pace the room, "We can only trust the Shinra so much but… I'm afraid we're going to have no choice but to contact them," she said. She walked towards the walls which had paintings of their ancestors. "Keep track on the companions that are in Wutai we may need to take matters into our own hands," she said as it was final. The man felt safe to go as he slowly started to walk backwards. All of a sudden she turned toward him fiercely. "And bring me Kamiyama!" she yelled across the room.
-Author's Note- Uhh my gosh! JP anyways I was tired of using line breaks they disrupt the flow so hope you didn't mind the transition of Vince and Yuffie to Cloud and the others. Anyways I hope those who've read that far keep reading. Thanks! Ps Is line breaks Not working Or do not exist any longer? And YES I need a beta and to check my work much better because I suck at it sometimes. I Filled in some missing words and what not.