Don't really have a lot to say except that I didn't upload anything yesterday because I needed a break from writing. Sometimes you just need to stop and let the idea cook in your brain for a day or so. I thought that I would get this chapter up before I had to go to work tonight, so here's the next chapter. The usual disclaimer: I don't own FF7 or the characters. I'm just borrowing them.

Chapter 11

It had been a few days since Angela had told everyone her story. She had spent most of her time thinking about what Kyra had revealed to her.

'You really shouldn't spend so much time thinking about this. All you're doing is giving yourself a headache.'

'You already are a headache that I can't get rid of.'

'I take great offense to that.'

"Angela, quick question." Yuffie said as she took a seat next to her at the bar.

"What?"

"Your fiancé's brother, why was he given the name Cronin. It's such an awful name."

"From what Damien told me is that their mother had a difficult pregnancy and drawn out labor and delivery with him. She never really forgave him for it, even though it was not his fault. Now, please let me think."

"Still can't figure out what kind of materia they want?" asked Kyra as she took a seat on the other side of Angela.

"No. My father did handle basic materia, but I don't know what kind they could want that I would know about."

The day continued on uneventful. Reeve had left with Cid and Barret to the WRO to see if they could get any information on the three people. Tifa had decided to keep the bar closed until the situation with the mysterious trio was cleared up. Cloud decided to go back to doing deliveries and promised to call regularly and to call if he saw or heard anything about the them. Angela continued to think at the bar until she was interrupted by Kyra.

"Angelaaaaaaaaaaa." Kyra called out in a sing song voice as she and Yuffie entered the bar.

"You want a hair cut right?" Angela didn't even lift her face from her hands as she asked the question.

"Okay, that's really creepy." said Yuffie.

"Yes, please?" Kyra whined as she held scissors out to Angela.

"Go to the bathroom and I'll cut it in there."

"We're using the one up here. I'm not going down into that dark and dank basement."

"It's not dank Kyra."

"It's still dark."

With that she and Yuffie sprinted up the stairs without waiting for a reply.

"I'm so glad I'm sharing a room with you now Yuffie. I don't see how Angela can live down there in the dark."

'Maybe it will come to me if I stop thinking about it for a little while.' Angela thought as she climbed the stairs.

'Yeah right, like that ever works.'

"Kyra you really shouldn't run with scissors." Angela said as she entered the bathroom.

"Yeah, yeah." she replied a she waved her hand then handed the scissors over to Angela.

"How short do you want it?"

"Around the same as Yuffie's."

"Are you sure? That's pretty short."

"Yes I'm sure already, now cut my hair. I want it gone."

Angela sighed as she began to cut Kyra's beautiful hair. She was just about finished when Yuffied interrupted her briefly.

"Alright, I can't take it anymore. I've known you for about a week and I can't figure it out. Angela, what color are your eyes?"

Angela glanced at Yuffie then turned her full attention back at Kyra's hair before answering.

"They're naturally green. They can turn to different shades of green and blue depending on the light. This has been happening since I was a kid, and is not a result of the experiments done on me."

After Kyra got her hair cut, she went with Tifa and Yuffie to go get some new clothes. She wanted her own because she didn't want to borrow anyone else's anymore. Angela was still sitting at the bar thinking when they returned.

"Angela, think fast!" shouted Kyra as she tossed a small rectangular red object towards her. Angela quickly spun around and caught it with one hand and looked at it.

"What's this?"

Kyra sat down next to her. "It's a cell phone. It's already been activated by the store. Now we can stay in better contact with each other. Everybody's information is already in there including mine. This is your number." Kyra finished as she handed Angela a small scrap of paper with the number.

"Great, another way for you to bug me." Angela replied as Kyra giggled. Angela smiled at her.

The rest of the day continued uneventful until Reno showed up looking for Cloud. He decided to hang out and wait for him when he was told that he was out doing deliveries. He spent most of the time hanging out at the bar talking with Kyra. Angela had moved to one of the booths by the window looking out and watched the evening approach.

"Don't even think about it Reno."

Reno closed his mouth and let his arms drop back down to his sides. Then he plopped down in the seat across from Angela.

"How did you know I was coming up behind you, yo?"

Angela tapped on the glass of the window. "Your reflection. You're a Turk and you're not that perceptive?"

Reno shrugged. "I'm off duty. I'm not perceptive when I don't have to be. Ever think about being a Turk with your skills?"

Angela turned and glared at him. "Shinra has ruined my life enough. I don't need affiliation with them."

With that she got up, grabbed her coat, holsters with her revolvers and walked out saying she needed to get some fresh air. Reno still sat there rubbing the back of his head. About a minute later Vincent came down the stairs and looked around the bar.

"Where's Angela?"

Kyra answered him. "She went for a walk Vincent. She should be back soo-" Vincent had already left.

Angela walked down the street trying to calm herself down before her anger got the better of her. She stopped when she heard a male voice.

"Your still here sister. I knew you would be." The man who owned that voice emerged from the shadows on the other side of the street. Angela removed one of her revolvers and aimed it at him.

"Who are you?"

"Didn't young Kyra tell you about me?"

Angela examined him. He wore a black trench coat and had black hair.

"August." It was more of a statement than a question.

"Correct. If you just give me the information that we seek, we won't have to bother you."

"I don't know what you want. Even if I did I won't tell you."

"The materia we seek is the Ultramateria, and we need it to carry out our goal. We know you either have it or know where it is." August glanced to the left. "Now is not the time for a confrontation. That is just between you and us." With that he disappeared into the shadows of the buildings.

That's when Angela heard it. Metal clicking against the pavement. Someone was approaching her from behind. She quickly spun around and found herself aiming at Vincent. She quickly lowered her gun and put it away.

"Don't sneak up on me like that Vincent."

She tried to walk past him, but he pushed her into an alley and pinned her up against a wall.

"Your not who you say you are."

She glared at him. "I told you the truth about myself."

"Not the complete truth. Since I spoke with you that night I've been trying to figure out who you were. Like you, I also have met many scientists through my father. I do not remember a Dr. Shi. I remember Shiack, but not Shi."

Angela turned her gaze away and said nothing. Vincent pushed away from the wall and took a step back.

"Why didn't you tell us your full name?"

"I didn't want anyone to know yet. Please don't tell them. I'm not ready for them to know my full name yet."

Vincent nodded and turned to leave.

"How do you deal with it? Not ageing or dyeing no matter how serious the wound is?"

Vincent stopped and turned to her. "This is my punishment for a sin that I have committed."

Angela turned to look at Vincent but quickly looked away when her eyes glowed, thanks to Brutality.

Vincent approached her. "There's something else going on with you, isn't there? A different result from the experiments."

"It didn't take me to long to notice her either. Is it really that obvious?"

"If anyone else has noticed, they haven't voiced it. If you don't want anyone else to know about the demon you carry yet, I think your alright for now."

Vincent raised his right hand and cupped her cheek making her look at him. He realized what he was doing and pulled his hand away. He mentally shook himself and quickly left the alley.

'I can't believe I just did that.'

'She enjoyed it.'

'She didn't show it.'

'She leaned into your hand and you know it. You keep delusioning yourself your gonna lose her pal.'

'I never said she was mine.'

Angela stood in the alley a few moments bewildered, but quickly followed after Vincent back to Seventh Heaven.

A/N: Okay, first how to pronounce Angela's last name is shy ack. Just put those together and you got it. I didn't say anything in the beginning because I didn't want to give anything away. You have no idea how long it took me to write this. (looks at clock) Over an hour, almost two. This story is getting a little complicated to write. I know how I want it to go, I just don't know how to write it down. Know what I mean? Hopefully I will be able to post regularly, but if not don't worry, probably got distracted with school. Keep your patience and keep checking for updates. R&R!