Author's note: I do not own Final Fantasy VII or its characters. This is for the 30 Kisses challenge using list lambda. Theme 24: Bonfire.

Moondance

He could already hear the sound of the drums. The festival was beginning. The full moon was high in the sky, and he was looking forward to this evening. Tseng waited in the lobby of the inn for Elena to show up. The two of them were taking a well deserved vacation in Wutai, and it just happened to coincide with one of the major Wutain festivals. It had seemed like a pleasant enough way to spend an evening.

"Sorry that took so long," Elena's voice came from behind him. "It took me a while to figure out how to get into this thing."

Tseng turned to find her dressed in a pale green yukata patterned with bamboo shoots. The obi was a darker green, and she'd pulled her hair back into a short ponytail. Tseng smiled. Traditional Wutain costume suited Elena quite well. He held out a hand to her.

"Ready to go?"

She nodded and took his hand. The two of them headed out into the night. Elena seemed fascinated by everything as they meandered their way past all sorts of stalls selling food, souvenirs, or various games. Elena sampled a selection of Wutain sweets, and Tseng ended up trying his hand at several of the games. He hadn't played most of them since he was a child, but it was a little like riding a bicycle. He kept her hand in his as they meandered the stalls. It was nice to spend time with her like this without it being the cover for a mission.

The rows of stalls led towards the town's temple. A bonfire had been built up in the temple square, and there was a crowd gathered around it for the traditional dances that went with this festival. Technically, the festival was supposed to be a celebration of one's ancestors, but most people just used it as an excuse for a community party. Still, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Tseng drew Elena towards the bonfire. "Come dance with me, Elena."

She laughed and kissed him. "If you insist."

Tseng just spun her into the steps of the dance for an answer.