Tifa sighed, she didn't know how long she was sitting on the beach of Junon, however she soon heard the small energetic voice of the vibrant ninja girl.

"Hey Boobs! Let's go!" Yuffie ran back down to get her.

"The boobs nickname again? Really now Yuf.." Tifa shook her head.

"Then pick up the pace! The girl we saved says she's well enough to get up. "She's even given Cloud a rare Materia!"

Tifa laughed and walked with Yuffie. She had to admit the small girl was strange but she meant good… She could see why Cloud asked her to join the party. Her personality was a good refresh for the group, not only that but her unique… Talents were helpful. They have found that she carried an abundant of Materia on her.

The city seemed to be alive as Tifa and Yuffie caught up to the others.

"What's going on?" Tifa looked to Aeris, "Junion is all noisy all of a sudden."

"Does this have something to do with Shinra?" Red scratched behind his ear.

"Whatever it is, it's giving me a headache!" Yuffie complained.

Cloud helped Priscilla out of her house. She bowed to the group, "Thanks for helping me… I had thought you were those Shinra after Mr. Dolphin…"

"Mr. Dolphin?" Barrett let out a chuckle.

Tifa jabbed him with her elbow to stop.

"That's alright, we were just happy to help you from that Serpent."

"What is that music playing?" Aeris asked sweetly.

"They are rehearsing the reception for the new Shinra president." Priscilla said softly.

"Rufus?" Barrett laughed, the gears on his arm whirling some. "I gotta pay my respects"

"Grandpa and grandma told me the Junon beach was once beautiful… but Shinra built the city and the sun stopped shining here… and the water got polluted. I hate Shinra so much I could die"

Tifa smiled some at Pricilla, so much anger, she should be playing and having fun without a care in the world. Why couldn't it be like back when she was a child? She would be able to run out and play, there was not much threat of monsters, just your typical wolves and such.

Her thoughts were snapped back to the group.

"We have got to get up there… Could we climb that tower?" Barrett questioned.

"No you can't! There is a high voltage current running underneath the tower. However maybe Mr. Dolphin could help you get up there."

Tifa and Aeris shared a glace while Yuffie looked ready to go.

"Well this sounds like a good job for Cloud." Aeris smirked

"Dolphin ride! Woo!" Yuffie made for the beach however Tifa pulled her headband causing her to fall on her backside.

"High voltage tower? Cloud will be alright."

"He-ey wait!" Cloud spoke out as he felt a small force pulling him from behind. Pricilla was already leading him to the beach.

Yuffie got up and rubbed her behind. "Owie… What was that for?"

Aeris laughed some, "You don't want to do something that dangerous… We need to find another way in."

Barrett nodded, "Let's split up. Red and Aeris, you head back round and see if you can get on the boat Rufus will be using. I will head with Tifa while Yuffie scouts the area from above."

"Above?" Yuffie sounded confused.

"Use your ninja skills and go over the city" Tifa explained.

"Ah Gotcha!" Yuffie smiled running up a wall and onto a rooftop.

"Meet you on the boat" Aeris waved.

"Alright Teef, let's do this my way. We are barging in front door!" Barrett revved up his machine gun arm.

"Whoa whoa if you do that they might not even let the president near the city. We have to get on the boat to make it across and find Sephiroth."

"And jus' what do you recommend?" Barrett scowled some.

Tifa thought some, looking over to the lonely guard. "Bribe?"

"Red and I tried that earlier, he didn't take." Barrett folded his arms.

"Well…" Tifa looked to herself, "You are not a woman are you?" She winked.

With the plan in action, Barrett moved out of sight of the soldier. Tifa walked up looking bashful. "Excuse me? Could I please get into the city?"

The solder smiled placing a hand on his hip becoming less intimidating, "Sorry miss, however that's a no can do."

Tifa frowned, "Ah… but my girlfriends are all in there." She growled on the inside, dying to just knock this guy out and take the lift up.

"Nope, can't let you do that, but you can come back tomorrow."

Tifa stuck her lip out in a pout. "Pretty please?" She played with the wrist of her glove. 'stubborn bastard, let me!' her mind screamed.

The guard placed his hand under his chin seeming to be in thought, "Well… alright, only if you give me a kiss."

Tifa froze some, "A-a kiss?" She regained her composure and smiled; "Well, okay I suppose I can give you one, but first, close your eyes"

The elevator grinded to a halt. Tifa got off the elevator with Barrett shaking out her fist.

Barrett grinned, "My idea was better."

"Your idea would have killed him Barrett, we want subtle, sneaky and silent." She looked back at the knocked out guard. "I hope he will be out until we can sneak onto the boat."

"We better hurry then" Barrett sent the elevator back down.

Tifa looked at the large city, "Reminds me of upper Midgar… All wealthy up here while everyone suffers below…" She turned her head towards the sound of distant marching music.

"What the hell is going on?" Barrett entered an alleyway with Tifa.

They came across a parade; Rufus was waving at the crowd from on top of his float. His white suit had him stick out like a black chocobo in a field of yellow. Behind him was a large flight of Shinra soldiers. They were marching completely synchronized, well… all except this one solider whom seemed to be a step behind.

"Come on Teef, let's split up and find that boat." Barrett led her to the docks.

Tifa nodded in agreement. Running off she decided to get some clues as to where Rufus's ship might be. Tifa didn't want to waste too much time however, so she headed to the shopping district. Picking up some goods she had asked around about Rufus and his plans. He personally was going to find Sephiroth.

Feeling a bit homesick, she decided to enter a bar. She missed the smell of whiskey and the dark ambiance. She approached the bar to get a quick shot. While at the counter, two long arms held the bar from either side of her.

"And what are you doing here?"

Tifa turned quickly to see Reno smirking at her.

"Reno!" She glared at the red headed turk.

"Hey now no need for such hostel glares… We didn't start out too good. I am Reno." He gave out a flirty smirk.

"I know who you are… you and your turks wiped out sector 7 and killed my friends!" Tifa pushed Reno back away from her.

"I was just following my orders. And besides I think your blonde boyfriend got his revenge" Reno pointed to a bandaged cheek.

"He's not my boyfriend, and you deserve it!" Tifa flushed.

"Ah so he isn't? How about you and I get together sometime when I am not on duty" He winked.

"What? Never! Tifa spoke out a little too loud.

"Easy babe, its not like I'm a pure bad guy. I get a job, I get it done." Reno bent over some now eye to eye with Tifa.

Tifa clenched her fist, "Well I happen to get my job done too… and that's making sure scumbags like you stop destroying the planet."

"Aw.. you are just too cute" Reno chuckled some.

"Reno" another voice called out. Tifa looked behind Reno to find Rude readjusting his glasses.

"Whadya want?" Reno stood up straight and looked over his shoulder.

"… We need to get back" Rude straightened his tie.

"Right right…" Reno sighed. Looking back to Tifa he gave her a wink and large smile, "Next time I am off duty, lets get some drinks together."

"Not even in your dreams" Tifa gave a threating glare back.

Reno turned and gave Tifa a short wave before leaving the bar with Rude. Tifa let go a breath she held. Her heart was pumping hard…. No more games, she needed fo find the ship and get onboard. She ran down several hallways close to the water before finding Barrett spying on some Shinra employees.

"We will need a disguise" Barrett looked back to Tifa whom noticed several sailors and soldiers loading cargo into a large boat, it had to be the one Rufus was taking.

Tifa looked to Barrett and gave him a nod. He walked up to the soldiers and grabbed the back of their heads, forcing them to hit one another instantly knocking them out. A sailor whom noticed ran towards Tifa's direction in a panic trying to raise the alarm. Tifa however stuck out her arm and close lined the sailor.

"Hmph, I'll take that one." Barrett moved over to the sailor and begun to strip him.

Tifa shook her head with a chuckle, "I suppose its only right, I don't think they would allow a woman to be a sailor here." She undressed the Shinra soldier and dressed herself. She was about to run onto the boat when she felt a tug. Turning Barrett had a hold of her hair.

"Better tuck that in" He placed a small white sailor hat on top of his head.

Tifa's cheeks puffed out as she held in a laugh, looking at her large friend she couldn't help but think he looked like a giant marshmallow.

"What? What is that look for" Barrett frowned some.

Tifa moved to her friend and gave him a friendly hug, "Oh nothing Barrett, I just think that uniform looks good on you"

Barrett grumbled as he ran onto the ship. Tifa followed and moved through the cargo bay. Finding a catwalk to the deck of the ship she decided to make her way up. 'I hope the others make it aboard safely, especially Cloud'.

"Hey you!" Palmer walked up to Tifa pointing his chubby finger at her, "Get up to your watch!" he pointed to crow's nest like platform.

"Y'yes sir" She did the best Shinra soldier salute she could. Climbing the ladder she couldn't help but be at awe with the view. She glanced about more and notice Rufus following Palmer into the captain's cabin. Another Shinra soldier was walking around confused. Tifa smiled behind her mask as she caught a glimpse of Mako blue eyes. Cloud climbed the ladder onto the deck Tifa was on.

"How are you holding up?" he pulled down his mask with a smile on his face.

Tifa couldn't help but see how attractive Cloud was in his uniform.

Tifa smiled and saluted Cloud playfully, "Yes sir! Everything is nice and quiet" She lowered her salute and leaned in close to Cloud, "But you know what… this uniform I really hate it" She turned embarrassed, Cloud had a look on him that told her he wasn't thinking what she was, She quickly played with the sleeve of her uniform, "Ah… I mean.. Uniforms… Soldiers, war.. I hate them all. They take away things and people you love… I wish they would all disappear.. Right Cloud?" Tifa turned smiling to her childhood friend.

Cloud had a sincere smile on his face. He nodded and moved to take Tifa's hand however stopped looking around. His cheeks were red even with the setting sun hiding them, however she could see him blush. "Yeah…"

Tifa felt her chest swell with excitement. She saluted once more to Cloud, "Yes sir! I will continue my watch sir!" She giggled turning back around to stare at the ocean.

She peeked back as soon as Cloud got down from the platform. He made his way to check up on Red whom was having some difficulty standing on two legs. Tifa leaned against the railing. She thought of the future, when they defeat all of those whom stand in the way of destroying the planet, perhaps they would move back to Nibelheim and settle down. She smiled more letting out a laugh. 'Ah Cloud… to think such things now.'

An alarm sounded from the ship. Tifa turned to see most of the soldiers were missing, and the sailors ran for cover. Cloud had removed his disguise and called everyone over. Tifa ditched her Shinra uniform and cracked her knuckles. Cloud had a look upon him that didn't sit too well with her. There was a strange eerie feeling onboard the ship.