Ok so here it is, a new chapter and once again I do not stake claim to any of the characters used for this fan fiction nor do I stake any claim to the stories behind their original creation and use or the material used here other than the plot
So there we go, the last for the night, maybe more tomorrow, well at least one but maybe more if I get the same way as tonight haha. Thanks for reading hope you like this chapter, I think you will if you got this far that is haha. So please remember to review.
Chapter 10 Tuesday Night The Pack's Party
"I thought he was about to go ballistic!" Judith said with a laugh as she talked to Yuri over the music.
"So did I, but I guess he really is just like I have heard," Yuri replied.
"The rumors seem to be true," Flynn said as he walked up, "Cloud and Zack are incredibly nice guys. Hi there I am Flynn Scifo."
"I am Judith, Yuri has told me about you," Judith replied.
"Is that right? Good things I hope," Flynn said with a laugh.
"Something about being a stick in the mud," Judith replied.
"That sounds like something he would say," Flynn replied throwing a look over at Yuri who just shrugged it off.
Meanwhile
"So this is it for the year?" Vivi asked as he and Zidane walked up to Tidus and Yuna who they had met earlier.
"What? No, we throw the ceremony and party as the kick off of the year, but should Zack and Cloud want other people to join or should someone find someone of interest we can have them join at any point. We just hit it hard in the beginning because it is what all groups do," Tidus replied.
"Thank makes sense," Zidane replied.
"So how you guys liking this party?" Yuna asked.
"It is awesome, getting a chance to meet so many people is great," Zidane replied.
"That is Zidane, he is outgoing like that," Vivi said.
"What about you buddy?" Tidus asked.
"I don't talk to many people, I mostly hang with Zidane, or who he is with," Vivi replied shyly.
"Listen, you are a Pack member now, so you will soon have almost too many friends, come on, let's go introduce you to some of them. You don't mind Yuna?" Tidus asked.
"Go ahead," Yuna replied with a laugh as Tidus almost pulled Vivi away.
"Thanks for that, I was trying to get him to talk to people all night, then someone had told me Tidus would be the guy to get it done, so there was a slight ulterior motive for coming over here," Zidane said with a laugh.
"That is good, you seem to really care about your friend," Yuna said shouting over the music.
"Yeah we have been through a lot together but because of it he became kind of scared so not only do I stick around him because he is my best friend but also because he needs me too, you know?" Zidane explained.
"Yeah, that is really nice of you," Yuna said as she glanced over to see Garnet walking toward her, "Hey there," Yuna said with a wave.
"Hey Yuna, I wanted to check out this party, seems to be really good!" Garnet half shouted.
"Yeah, that is the Wolf Pack for you, well rather that is Cloud and Zack for you, they sure know how to have a good time," Yuna said, "Hey have you met Zidane yet? He is one of the new Pack members, Zidane this is Garnet a new Feather."
"Well hi," Garnet said.
"It is a pleasure," Zidane said in a suave way.
"Such a gentlemen," Yuna said with a laugh.
Meanwhile
"Yo, Cloud, Tifa!" Barret said as he walked up to his friends.
"Hey there Barret, I am glad you could make it," Cloud said.
"Like hell I would miss one of you kiss ass parties Spiky," Barret said mussing up Cloud's hair with his hand.
"Yeah I know you can't resist," Cloud replied.
"Of course not, hey Tifa, you are looking good tonight," Barret said.
"Thanks Barret," Tifa replied with a smile.
"Hey there man ease up, this one is mine," Cloud said putting his arm around Tifa's waist and pulling her in close. Cloud knew Barret was just being nice, Barret more so looked at Tifa as a sister.
"Yeah Spiky I know," Barret said with a laugh.
"Yo, what you guys are just going to talk and not have fun?" Zack said as he passed by spinning Aerith around while dancing with her.
"I am not as, graceful as you Zack," Cloud said mockingly.
"Just have to try buddy, but don't expect to be as good as me ever, it comes from natural talent!" Zack replied with a grin.
"Yeah whatever man," Cloud said shaking his head, which caused him to catch a glimpse of something odd that no one seemed to see, "Is that Squall?"
"I think so," Tifa said looking to where Cloud was looking, "Is he making out with someone?"
"That can't be right," Cloud said.
"That a boy Squall!" A voice shouted across the room, Cloud looked over to see one of the third year Pack members dancing around with a Feather and a Fox. His name was Lloyd, he was Professor Aurion's son. He was dancing with Colette a third year Feather and Sheena a third year Fox, he seemed slightly oblivious to both of their slight advances while dancing with him, that or he chose to ignore it due to it being a complex situation.
Meanwhile
"Hey there Selphie," A man that looked like a cowboy walked up to the slightly younger girl, "I am Irvine, wanted to say welcome to the Pack. This here is Zell another high school senior Wolf."
"Nice to meet you!" Selphie said as she danced around to the music.
"You sure are full of energy," Zell said.
"What is the use of living if you don't have fun?" Selphie replied.
"That is a good spirit," Irvine said.
"That it is, and plus I know of you, the 'ladies man' Irvine Kinneas right?" Selphie asked.
"Well that would be me but I don't know about 'ladies man', I would prefer to be called friendly," Irvine said with a laugh.
"Fine, then we shall call it 'friendly'," Selphie replied as she stole Irvine's cowboy hat.
"Hey, that is mine," Irvine said in a calm voice just to joke.
"What you don't like it on me?" Selphie asked.
"No I think it looks great on you, even better than on me," Irvine said with a laugh, as he noticed that Zell had wondered off. Irvine and Zell were good friends but Zell understood when Irvine was flirting that he would never get a word in so he would just wonder off.
Meanwhile
"Hey there," Estelle said as she walked up to Flynn who was sitting down drinking something.
"Hello," Flynn replied.
"I am Estelle,"
"I am Flynn,"
"So, what are you doing sitting here alone?" Estelle asked, trying to find something to talk about.
"I wasn't alone until my friend ran off to dance with his new friend, then my dog ran off to who knows where, well not my dog but … never mind I am rambling," Flynn said with a laugh.
"It is ok, I was getting tired so I was looking for a place to sit and relax for a bit, you mind?" Estelle asked motioning to the chair next to Flynn.
"Not at all," Flynn replied.
"So you are one of the two transfer students aren't you?" Estelle asked.
"Indeed I am, me and my friend Yuri, he is the one dancing out there," Flynn pointed, "Long black hair, with the blue haired girl."
"That is very cool, although interesting if you don't mind me saying, most people that can transfer do so early on," Estelle said.
"I don't mind, it is nice to have some company actually. But there are a few reasons behind it, just kind of a long story," Flynn said with a laugh.
"Hey Estelle!" Rita said as she walked up behind Estelle, "What are you doing?"
"I got kind of tired from all the dancing around, so I decided to sit down, and I met Flynn here," Estelle said.
"Hi, I am Rita, a new Feather member," The girl said, realizing that Flynn was the one who knew the black hair guy from last night.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Rita," Flynn replied.
"So you alone over here?" Rita asked, probing for information.
"Well no longer since Estelle came to keep me company but before that I was hanging out with my friend Yuri and his new friend Judith, but she decided it would be fun to dance and 'dragged' Yuri off, but he wanted to go," Flynn said with a laugh.
"Oh! Is that right? Sounds like they are having fun," Rita said looking slightly distraught, "Estelle I am going to get something to drink you want something?"
"No thank you," Estelle replied and turned her attention back to Flynn, "So what was Terca like?"
Meanwhile
"And Vivi, this is Layfon, Nina, Felli and Sharnid," Tidus said still making rounds trying to introduce Vivi to some people, "Layfon and Nina are both Pack members so you will see them around, Felli is a Feather so you may interact with her too; all three of them are high school seniors. Sharnid is a Shadow and a first year grad. Guys, this is Vivi one of the new members to the Order, I am trying to get him out and meet more people you know?"
"Hey there nice to meet you Vivi," Layfon said, "I have heard you are really quite the mage, I look forward to working with you."
"Thank you," Vivi said shyly but slightly more comfortable than before.
"Same Vivi, I am sure we will become good friends," Nina said.
"Thank you," Vivi replied again.
"Hello, Vivi, you are kind of short," Felli said.
"Felli that was not nice," Layfon said, "She is kind of blunt you will have to forgive her."
"Don't you apologize for me," Felli said as she kicked Layfon in the shin.
"Don't worry about them, they always do that, but yeah Vivi, if you need to meet people you need to stick with Tidus or honestly me so if he can't help you, you just let me know," Sharnid said with a laugh.
"Um, thanks?" Vivi said.
"Yeah thanks Sharnid, but we have to go, still making rounds," Tidus said as he began to pull Vivi away when the music suddenly stopped. Everyone looked around for a moment. Cloud who was just a few feet from Tidus instantly snapped to attention at this.
"Get away from the door!" Cloud shouted in demand. Just a moment later the door flew into inward smacking against a few people who had yet to have moved out of the way.
"What the hell!" Squall shouted making his first real appearance of the night when he ran up next to Cloud at the same time as Zack, the dust kick up masked who had done it.
"Behind the stage everyone!" Zack shouted, which those who could get there complied, while Tidus, Zidane, Lloyd and Flynn were seen helping the people hurt by the door. Tifa ran up behind Cloud.
"Stay with the others, we don't know yet who this is," Cloud demanded, Tifa didn't try to argue, she simply turned back around and jumped up onto the stage where Yuri, Barret, Judith, Irvine, Zell, Selphie stood guarding that side. Vivi, Celes, Bartz, Edgar, Layfon and Nina covered another side. Through the broken door walked several Demons, as if they were walking in front of someone to cover him, Cloud instantly knew why, "All non Pack members stand down!" Cloud shouted, other looked confused, "If you help you will be making a decision for your group that you should not make!"
"But they are attacking like this," Judith said.
"Barret that means you and Judith can't fight, you know it," Tifa said.
"Damn it! Fucking Demons! Judith stand down now!" Barret shouted.
"Good evening Cloud," A deep voice said from behind Loz, Kadaj and Yazoo.
"What you can't show your face you have to hide, you bastard!" Cloud shouted.
"I do not have to hide and I am not," The long silver haired man stepped forward pushing his cousins out of his way.
"What the fuck do you Demons want?" Squall shouted.
"Quiet! You are nothing!" Sephiroth shouted, "Cloud, I am here for you and you alone, a friendly duel if you will."
"What?" Zack asked in surprise.
"Yes, I want to duel you, tomorrow, when you are not so 'busy', shall we meet after classes?" Sephiroth asked.
"You just broke down my public HQ door to ask me for a duel, followed by you piss poor excuse for a group? What the fuck are you thinking you arrogant son of a bitch," Cloud replied.
"I simply want a duel, it has been some time since I have had a workout and I do believe you were the last person to give me a true one, the rest of your puppies can't do anything, just like them, you recall that don't you?" Sephiroth asked referring to the painted past that shared and the reason Cloud hated him so much.
"Don't you dare mention that! If I could I would kill you right now! Right here, your lose would do the world some good! You crazy son of a bitch!" Cloud shouted.
"Yes, but you can't because you care too much for the rules, not for yourself but for the others, so tomorrow, I am simply looking for a bit of good fun, my friend," Sephiroth replied.
"Fuck you! Get the fuck off of my turf! And don't come back cause next time I swear to you, it will become stained with the blood of your men and you," Cloud growled.
"What little fun you are Cloud, well should you change your mind let us meet at three tomorrow near in the middle ground that way any blood will not be on yours nor my turf," Sephiroth said just before he turned around and walked away followed by the rest of the Demons. The room remained quiet for a moment, as if time were at a standstill, Cloud's rage could be sensed by everyone in the area.
"Fuck!" Cloud shouted as he slammed his fist into a wall leaving a hole in it, "Continue with the party, do not let this ruin what should be a good night," Cloud said not even turning around simply looking over his shoulder at everyone just before he walked out the now destroyed front door.
"Cloud wait!" Tifa said as she jumped off the stage and ran after Cloud.
"We are sorry for that, unfortunately I believe it is best at this point that should anyone want to continue with the party they take it out side so we can clean up, all Pack members are free to do what they please. Tidus, Flynn, Zidane and Lloyd please before you do that take the time to escort the injuried to the med center," Zack said as he turned to look at everyone.
"Sir yes sir!" The Pack member shouted.
"Hey, I'll stay and help ok?" Squall said looking over at Zack.
"Thanks," Zack replied as Vivi, Layfon, Nina and Irvine walked up to him.
"We will stay to help clean up," Irvine said.
"Thanks but it won't take that many people, just go and take the night off," Zack replied.
"But Zack," Layfon tried.
"That is an order, now go," Zack replied turning around and rubbing his forehead as the four walked away.
"Hey honey, I can help," Aerith said sweetly as she walked up placing her hand on his shoulder.
"No, just go home and relax, I won't be pleasant to be near right now anyway," Zack replied.
"So? I am not just there for you when it looks good, you know that right?" Aerith asked.
"Yeah I do, just I would feel better knowing you were home and not here after what just happened so for me please?" Zack pleaded.
"Fine, but I will be going over to your place, I imagine Cloud and Tifa will head over to mine so we all can have our time ok, try not to be too late," Aerith said as she kissed Zack's cheek.
"Yeah, I won't be," Zack replied as Aerith walked off, the entire room had cleared out now except for Zack, Squall, Yuri and Judith who Zack and Squall had yet to notice.
"Judith, I am sorry I am going to stick around here and help out ok, but we can hang out more tomorrow," Yuri said.
"I can stay too," Judith said.
"I don't think that is a good idea, but thanks it isn't that bad," Yuri said.
"Well ok, I had fun today so we really will have to hang out tomorrow, see you later Yuri," Judith said as she began to walk away.
"Yeah," Yuri replied with a wave as Judith walked out of the building, Yuri walked up behind Zack and Squall who were already working on picking up pieces of the door off the ground, "Hey," Yuri said as he picked up a large piece of the door.
"You can head home," Zack said.
"No offense man but this will take some time and I don't want you here for too long even if there are two of you, especially after what happened, so I am going to stay to help and just in case something happens it would be better to have three than two, ok? I am not going to take no for an answer," Yuri explained. Squall looked over at Zack then nodded.
"Yeah, thanks Yuri," Squall said as he bent down to pick up another piece of the door. A few minutes had gone by in complete silence except for the sound of the night air outside that could be heard through the huge whole where the large double doors that were the main entrance to the Den once stood just a short while before.
"So … you seemed to get lucky tonight Squall," Yuri said.
"I am sorry?" Squall asked.
"I mean you were caught making out with someone, who was that anyway? In the confusion I don't think anyone noticed," Yuri asked jokingly trying to lighten the mood.
"That doesn't matter," Squall replied.
"I think it does, it will give us something to discuss rather than sulk, so who was it?" Zack asked trying to turn his foul mood around as well.
"Fine, Rinoa," Squall said with a grin.
"Dude you just went on your first 'not-date' today for just coffee and you already were making out with her, in public no less, you must be good," Zack said jokingly.
"Well, it was more of her than me, I was talking to her and what not, she wanted to dance so I did and at some point I am not even sure how we ended up making out," Squall replied with a laugh.
"So like I said before luck?" Yuri asked with a grin.
"Well … I mean … Yeah hundred percent pure luck," Squall said causing all three of the guys to laugh as they continued to clean up the room. A few more minutes passed again in silence.
"So what as that all about if you don't mind me asking?" Yuri asked.
"I am not sure," Zack replied.
"What do you mean? Aren't you and Cloud incredibly close?" Yuri asked.
"We are, but when it comes to his past, why he is here and his connection to Sephiroth, he keeps that locked away, even Tifa doesn't know. But that is the first time something like that has happened. Sephiroth has provoked Cloud in the past, but not in public and not that aggressively; tonight doesn't make sense," Zack explained.
"What does that mean exactly?" Yuri asked.
"I don't know. I honestly do not know, but whatever it is Sephiroth is trying to provoke Cloud in a big way, I he has something planned and with Sephiroth planning we won't know until it is too late," Zack said as he threw a piece of the wooden door on to the pile they had made out in front of the building. Zack looked up at the clear starry sky, "But it is for damn sure that whatever it is, it going to be big and it is going to be bad."