A time to Relax.

After her shower and making herself look more decent, Pyrrha headed to the Shinra bar. It was not to fancy, a large room with up to 10 tables and 4 chairs around each one. The bar had several different drinks, both alcohol and normal drinks. The place even had a dance floor.

Pyrrha walked up to the counter and orders her usual drink. A simple beer with only a small amount of alcohol in it. She was old enough for it now after all.

"Hey sis, over here!" Zack called out while waving his hand.

"Hi Zack" Pyrrha said as she walked up to him and sat down. She let out a painful hiss.

"You ok?" Zack asked confused by Pyrrha's face.

"I'm fine... just a little sore" Pyrrha said, man Sephiroth's blade sure was sharp. Ever since he jabbed her in the booty, it hurt every time she sat down 'I am so gonna get him back for that! Somehow'.

"You mean after Sephiroth jabbed you in the ass?" Zack asked, clearly amused.

Pyrrha glared at him "How long were you even standing there?!".

"Long enough to see him bust the move" Zack said with a chuckle "You know, it's not like Sephiroth to do those things. You must really have made an impact on him".

Pyrrha half smiled "Guess I have" She looks at her butt "Or maybe he just found a good target".

"What's that?" Zack said, though his smirk said he heard what she said.

"Nothing! Let's just drink already!" Pyrrha said as she tried to hide her embarrassment by gulping down half her drink.

"Wow! Slow down, the night has only just started, don't get wasted to early" Zack said.

Pyrrha put her glass down "I don't think I will be getting drunk tonight".

"How come? We finally got some time of. You should take advantage of it" Zack said.

"I rather not risk finding out what happens if I get drunk" Pyrrha said, dreading what could happen to her while she is not in her right mind.

"It is wise to be careful. But don't let that stop you from having fun" Came the voice of Sephiroth.

Pyrrha could feel herself blush before composing herself and looked up at him "So, anything new going on? Any up coming missions we need to prepare for?".

"Not really. But like Zack said, it would be good for us to take this time to relax and rest up. One can never know when the next crisis will happen" Sephiroth said.

"I don't mind the missions. But I will admit it does feel good to lean back and relax for a while" Pyrrha admitted as she took a sip from her beer "Makes me feel more normal. Just sitting her, enjoying my drink, chatting with some friends. There aren't enough moments like these".

"That is right sis. Some fun time between friends makes all the work worth it" Zack said, taking a sip from his own drink.

"Well enjoy yourselves. I'll be back soon" Sephiroth said before walking of.

A comfortable silence fell over the SOLDIER members as they enjoyed their drinks. After a while Zack went to get a refill while Pyrrha played with her glass.

"Hey Pyrrha" Said girl looked up and smiled when she saw Cloud.

"Hi there Cloud. How is training going?" Pyrrha asked.

"A lot better thanks to you. Your tips really helped me out" Cloud said with a smile "It finally feels like my dream to join SOLDIER is not that impossible anymore".

"It's only a matter of time Cloud. Just keep improving and you may even reach 1st class one day" Pyrrha said.

Cloud chuckled "I doubt I would not go that far... maybe 2nd class though".

Pyrrha smiles and motions for him to sit down. After he did she spoke "So, are you enjoying the free time?".

"Yeah, it's nice to have the chance to relax for a bit... though to be honest I hope missions start back up soon. I can only become SOLDIER by proving myself in battle" Cloud said.

"Don't jinx it Cloud. I still hope for a few more days of relaxing" Pyrrha said with a fake glare.

"Oh! Right. Sorry" Cloud said while rubbing his head.

Pyrrha giggled "I'm just messing with you. But still, enjoy the peace while you can and we can return to duty, rested and ready".

Cloud smiled "Right".

"Hey Cloud!" Zack called out as he was walking up with his new drink.

"Hi Zack" Cloud responded with a friendly smile.

"Drinking with the pros I see" Zack said with a smirk.

"Zack, come on, this is just a friendly get together" Pyrrha said.

"Yeah I know sis. Still I think we should toast" Zack said.

Pyrrha smiled and held up her glass "Cheers!".

"Cheers!" Cloud and Zack said as they clanked their glasses together and drank it down in large sips before slamming their glasses down on the table.

"That hit the spot" Zack said in satisfaction.

"Sure did" Cloud agreed.

But when Pyrrha did not speak, both boys looked at her and noticed she was struggling with something.

Cloud was the first to speak "Pyrrha?".

"You ok sis?" Zack asked.

"BUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRPPPP!"

Pyrrha let out a burp that broke the sound barrier and was heard throughout the whole building. The whole bar fell silent in pure shock, as Pyrrha was covering her mouth with both hands.

"I'm sorry..." Pyrrha whispered in embarrassment.

After a couple more seconds, Zack burst out laughing hard, while clutching his sides. Cloud tried to resist it, but laughed soon after. The others in the bar either laughed or just had amused faces. Pyrrha put her arms on the table and hid her face in them, feeling so embarrassed.

Zack pats her back "Hey come on now sis. No need for that. It happens to anyone who gulps down a drink that fast".

"So humiliating... can I die now?" Pyrrha asked without razing her head.

"It's ok Pyrrha. Happens to everyone at some point" Cloud tried to cheer her up as well.

"My poor pride..." Pyrrha mumbled.

Zack tried to think of something to make Pyrrha lighten up "How about we hit the dance floor?".

Pyrrha finally looked up "I don't know... I have not danced in a while. I only remember an old dance I did once".

"You can dance Pyrrha? I did not know that" Cloud said in surprise.

"Yeah, I've known you for a while but never seen you dance before" Zack said before nudging Pyrrha's shoulder "Come sis! Let's see some moves".

"I'm not sure" Pyrrha said.

"If you do it, I will make sure no one makes fun of you" Sephiroth suddenly spoke as he returned to the table.

Pyrrha looks at him as he gives her a reassuring smile. Pyrrha sighs "Fine, I'll do it. But if I hear even one laugh I will leave!".

Pyrrha got up and talked to the bar tender to play a special music. The bar tender nodded and went to turn on the music. After he did that Pyrrha walked out on the dance floor and stood in the center. Everyone stopped what they were doing and waited for her to start.

The music began to play.

"But baby, it's time to make up your mind

I think that tonight is when our stars align

Honey, it's time to leave the doubt behind

Take my hand 'cause you and I are gonna shine"

As the music played, Pyrrha performed the dance she and her team did back in at the Beacon Dance.

"I know I've never felt like this before

I never really knew what love was for

I dreamed

But never did believe"

Pyrrha got ready for the final.

"But baby, it's time to make up your mind

I think that tonight is when our stars align

Honey, it's time to leave the doubt behind

Take my hand 'cause you and I are gonna

Light the sky until it's dawn and

Baby you and I are gonna shine"

Zack and Cloud watched in pure awe at Pyrrha's flawless moves. Sephiroth looked impressed himself as he smiled at the sight

"WOHOOO! YOU GO SIS!" Zack shouts and soon the rest of the room began cheering for Pyrrha.

Pyrrha felt her nervousness and fear from earlier melt away as she continued to dance, finally having fun. It did not take to long for others to join her on the dance floor, including Zack who did a more metal dance.

Pyrrha and Zack pressed their backs together and continued to dance like that for a bit before Pyrrha began spinning and stood in front of Sephiroth and held out her hand.

Sephiroth shrugs as he took Pyrrha's hand and allowed her to pull him on to the dance floor. The others cleared out, they had to see this.

Pyrrha held on to Sephiroth's hand as she put her free hand on his shoulder, while Sephiroth put his free hand on Pyrrha's hip and they began dancing.

Everyone watched, amazed that those two was such good dancers. After a few steps, Pyrrha lifted her knee on to Sephiroth's hip. He smiled as he put one foot back so Pyrrha could lean on him for a bit before going back to dancing.

Sephiroth sent Pyrrha spinning. Stopped in front of Cloud and leaned close to his face. Cloud blushed as Pyrrha just smiled before being pulled back by Sephiroth.

After a few more steps and a few more spins, Sephiroth leans Pyrrha back and said girl leans her head back, her hair almost touching the floor.

And just like that the dance was over.

Everyone began to applaud at the amazing show. Zack was cheering, while Cloud clapped his hands with a smile.

"Well, I can say that I enjoyed the night. What about you?" Sephiroth asked.

Pyrrha stands back up "I have not had this fun in forever. Thank you".

Sephiroth smiled "You're welcome. But the night is not over yet and you could use a drink after all that".

"I agree" Pyrrha said.

"So much for not getting drunk" Zack mused as he walked alongside Sephiroth who was carrying a knocked out Pyrrha on his back. She had one drink to many.

Pyrrha giggles "So much fun... so much fun".

"Easy now sis, you will have a nasty hangover tomorrow, so you're gonna need the sleep" Zack said, amused by Pyrrha's goofy talk.

"But I'm not drunk *Hiccup* I'm just *Hiccup* Happy to be alive" Pyrrha spoke between hiccups.

Sephiroth chuckled "You are indeed alive Pyrrha. Now relax".

"Alright Sephy" Pyrrha purrs.

Zack snickered "Sephy! That is a good nickname".

Sephiroth shakes his head as they finally reach Pyrrha's room "I'll take it from here".

"Sure... but don't try anything funny with her" Zack warned. Sure he trusted Sephiroth, but that did not mean he was not a little protective of his sister and would rather not leave her in such a vulnerable state unless he was 100% sure she would be ok.

"Don't worry I would not dream of it" Sephiroth said, he respected women. Pyrrha most of all.

Zack nods and walks away. Sephiroth brings Pyrrha inside her room and puts her down on the bed. He took of her boots so she could be more comfortable and then pulled the blanket over her.

"Sleep well. Little warrior" Sephiroth said as he began to leave the room. He stopped at the door to give Pyrrha one more look. She looked so peaceful when she slept. He smiled and closed the door so she could sleep in peace.

Pyrrha smiled in her sleep "I love my new life... I love it...".

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Well that was fun to write.

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