Chapter Ten

Cloud had intesified his training schedule over the past few days. If he ever came face to face with Leviathon he would be ready. He had been given a crystal sword to train with having lost his buster sword to the sea. He looked up and saw that his doctor was watching him while talking to someone on the phone. "It seems that he's making a full recovery. His will to live is unmistakable."

"That's Cloud for you. Never one to let a little thing like nearly drowning stop him."

"That's why I called you Tifa."

"It'll take me a few days to get there since I'm pregnant."

"Take your time. I'm sure he'll be happy to see you."

The doctor disconnected the phone call and smiled at Cloud. "Come here boy! I have something to tell you.!"

Cloud rushed over while putting his sword in the sheath. "What is it?"

"Your wife is on her way to get you."

"She is! How does she know where I am?"

"I told her. Truth is she's been looking for you for over three months. I just had to wait until you were at full strength."

Cloud turned away and looked as the sun set over Mideel.

Red XIII, Cid, Shera and Barret all arrived at Mt. Nibel and began the long trek to the top. "It would figure he would choose to stay on the highest point."

Shera laughed and said,"Come on Barret. We could all use the exercise."

He gave her a look as they continued to climb. About two hours later they had reached the mako fountain. "We should rest here for a bit." Not one person bothered arguing with Red XIII's suggestion.

It had taken Reeve and Yuffie a little more time to get to Mt. Nibel but were pleased to see that Red XIII and the others had arrived first. "Now we can just wait while they do the hard part."

"Really? Can we just sit here and watch?"

"Yeah. Your still a little weak and I'm in no mood to fight anyone today."

About an hour later Barret heard gunshots and woke up. "Who the hell's keeping me up?"

He saw Cid point upward and smiled. "Vincent! Get your ass down here boy!"

Vincent turned into Chaos and with his wings flew down to greet his friends. He had reverted just before landing. "Why are you here?"

"We came to find you."

"What for?"

Barret gave him a look and said,"Tifa's orders."

"She's in charge now?"

"Apparently. She managed to evacuate most of the cities destroyed my Leviathon and has moved everyone to the City of the Ancients."

"The mountains that surround the city won't protect them long."

"What do you mean?"

"Leviathon is preparing one major tidal wave that will wipe out that whole continent if strong enough."

Tifa ran into Cait Sith and smiled. "Sorry you had to stay behind."

Cait Sith had been supposed to be the one to get Barret but had been asked to stay by Tifa. Cait Sith shrugged his shoulders and said,"No problem. I'm just glad I was able to bring smiles to everyone's faces last night."

Cait Sith had prepared a talent contest to try easing everyone's minds and it seemed to work. People looked as if they hadn't a care in the world. Of course hearing that the heroes of Avalanche were coming back together helped. "What are you up to Tifa?"

"I'm going to get Cloud."

Cait Sith looked as if he was about to jump out of his skin. "Really? That's great!"

"Me and Cloud won't be returning for awhile. I plan to live their during the rest of my pregnancy."

"Don't worry Tifa. I'll let the others know."

Tifa was startled by her phone but answered it right away. "Hello?"

"Tifa? It's Barret. Vincent has some bad news."

"What?"

"He says that Leviathon will strike in two days. He also said that this time there won't be anywhere to run."