A/N: Ok, here's chapter 10! First off, I would like to say to xxDarkAssassinxx that I read several chapters of one of your stories whose title escapes me, which I apologize for, but I would like to say that it is very good and the next chance I get, im going to review it! Keep up the good work! And you're very welcome for the cookie^-^! Now…TO THE STORY!

Disclaimer: Ok, how many time do I have to beat it into your heads! I do not own! Just this story, plot line, and my characters!

Chapter 10. He's gone again

The next morning, I woke up in a happy mood….and with a very hungry stomach. I looked at my clock and it was around the time of morning that Tifa would be downstairs making breakfast. I got dressed in my normal attire, brushed my hair and teeth, and walked out and headed downstairs. When I got closer to the kitchen, I knew that something wasn't right, because I couldn't smell Tifa's cooking…which meant something was very wrong, or she slept in. I walked into the kitchen to see Tifa sitting at the table, staring down at a piece of paper.

"Tifa?" She looked up from the paper as I spoke. "What's going on? What's that piece of paper?" I moved forward to grab it off the table, taking it into my hands to read what it said. I only needed to read the first lines to know what had happened.

"He's gone…" I mumbled. "He's gone again." I shook my head, and began to laugh stupidly for a second.

"Haley…" Tifa moved from her seat in a way to come and comfort me, but I shook my head, telling her I didn't need comforting.

"I'm going out for a while…I'll be back later." I walked out of the bar, making sure to slam the door behind me.

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I walked the busy streets of Midgar, just moping around. I really had nothing to do… Stupid Cloud! It's all his fault that im acting like this right now. Even though he had forgiven himself somewhat, he hadn't done it completely, and that really worried me sometimes.

My thoughts were interrupted by my PHS' ringing. I pulled it out of my pocket.

"Hello?"

'Haley, it's been a while.' I smiled at the voice that came from the other line.

"Hello Reeve…what can I do for you?"

'Do you think you could handle a mission for us?'

"Sure, im bored over here anyways. I'll see you in a few."

'See you then.'

Maybe a mission would make me feel better….

After about a thirty minute walk to the WRO building, I had finally reached Reeve's office. I opened the door without knocking, and walked in to see Reeve sitting in a chair behind his desk, reading some files of something. He looked up upon my entry, giving me a smile.

"Its been too long Haley." I couldn't help but smile happily.

"How've you been Reeve?" I asked, taking a seat in the chair in front of his desk.

"I've been well. How about yourself?" He asked, my smile from earlier quickly leaving my face.

"Cloud's gone again. He left this morning…but other than that, everything's been well."

He nodded in response. "Like I mentioned before, I have a mission for you. Here." he handed me a file. "This has everything in it you need to know. I'm sending you with the Turks." Now this caught my attention.

"Yo, it's about damn time I got sent on a mission!" A familiar voice complained. I turned around to face the fiery red-head as he entered the room.

"You're sending me with Reno?" I asked, earning a small frown from the Turk. Its not like I don't like Reno, because as you already know, I do…a lot!

"You'll need back-up from someone with experience like him, plus he's a good assassin." Reeve informed me, earning a prideful grin from Reno.

"Right. When do we leave?"

"Today or tomorrow would be good."

"How long will this take exactly?" I quirked an eyebrow up in question.

"A couple of days or up to two weeks." That is very long time…I can manage.

"Ok. We can leave today. I need to go home and tell Tifa first so she doesn't freak. Wanna come with?" I asked, glancing up at Reno, awaiting his answer.

"Sure." together, we walked out and began walking to the bar.

While we walked, I read up on some of the info that Reeve had given me. We were to go to Nibelheim and find out information on a gang that called themselves the five kings, and learn what kinda trouble they were up to in Nibelheim. I was somewhat nervous about going back to my hometown…I wonder what it looked like now?

"You're going on a mission with Reno?"

"Yep!" I smiled at Tifa, who stared at me in shock. "I'll be back in a few weeks, ok? I promise!"

"Ok, just come back in one piece, alright?"

"You got it! Well, seeing as I already have what I need, I guess we'll be off then! Tell the kids I said 'bye." I waved to her as I walked out.

"You take care of her Reno! Cloud wont be happy if he finds out his sister got hurt while in your care." Tifa shouted to him as he trailed out behind me.

Like Cloud even cared at all anymore.

A/N: OOOHHH! Haley hates her brother again! So this chapter seemed pretty short to me, but whatever! Hope you guys liked it, and I expect you guys to review! LATER TATERS!