I haven't touch this in a while, then again it's not entirely my fault as my laptop had this crazy idea of getting itself eaten by a whale. Tell more on that story later on. My sister is currently home for the holidays and brought her laptop with her, so I figured I should write up a couple of stories until she leave. Although I asked for one for Christmas and if that fails, I can buy one (maybe) off my cousin.

Anyways, I'm sticking a short quickie of a new couple in here, so read and enjoy.

Chapter ? Couple ?

Purifying of the Darkness

"Been walking for years..." A young woman muttered to herself lazily within a cavern without a light. With hair blue as the ocean and eyes the color of the sky, she observed her surroundings again. Within her hand laid a strangely shaped sword, although her grip loose and shaky, she didn't let go of it. Giving another heavy sigh, she continued her trek within the darkness.

Taking a few steps, the cavern started to shake and three giant creatures, having a heart shaped hole within their chests emerged from the darkness. Meeting up with someone earlier, she learned that these creatures were dubbed Heartless, creatures of darkness.

Physically and mentally, she was tired from walking for years without seeing a single soul, she lowered her head. Not expecting another miracle to save her like last time, she gave a heavy sigh and fell to her knees.

However, like last time, another miracle came through a shinying light appearing just a few feet in front of her. From the sudden light, she shielded her eyes and the Heartless gave a shriek at the disturbance.

Within the light, a physical form began to manifest itself. Already the shape of man, he descended onto the ground on his knees. Although appearing in a ball of light, his clothes manifested as clothing as dark as night. His blonde hair then shaped up to be unusually spiky and finally his skin settled in. Opening his eyes that were glowing blue, he slowly lifted his head and saw the three creatures. He then raised his right arm, clenching his hand and a large blade appeared within it.

Seeing a new threat, the Heartless then focused on him. Without hesitation, the man sprinted towards the Heartless. One Heartless rose its hand and swiped towards him. Seeing the attack, the man stopped suddenly and rolled towards the side and evaded the attack. Countering, he jumped onto the hand and plunged his blade into it. Shrieking in pain, the Heartless rose its hand, although the man stayed on it. After gaining stability, the man then started to push the blade and ran along side the arm and towards the head, leaving behind a dark mist. Upon reaching the head, the man then pulled his blade forward and slashed it out. Upon defeat, the creature disappeared in a dark mist.

The next Heartless then swiped its claw at the man who was still in midair. He then rose his blade in deflected the blow, knocking him back towards the walls. Flipping to the side, he jumped towards the Heartless and rose his blade, pointing towards the creature. Upon getting closer, he thrusted towards the creature, adding an extra boost due to the weight of the blade. Making contact with the head, the blade buried itself within. Quickly pulling it out, the man leapt up and crashed his blade down towards the creature, cleaving through it. He then landed on the ground with his blade buried deep within the earth, looking up to see the Heartless dissipate in darkness.

The last Heartless still some distance away, rose both its arms and conjured up a shadow ball and threw it towards him. Seeing this, the girl decided to help by running in front of the man and rose her arm in front, conjuring a barrier which deflected the shadow ball. The man then rolled to the side and rose his blade up, twirling it behind him. As he did that, rocks rose above him. He then stabbed his blade down, causing the rocks to launch towards the creature, bombarding the creature, causing a small explosion. When it ended, there was nothing but darkness fading away.

Seeing the threat gone, both parties shook their wrists and caused their weapons to disappear.

The girl then looked at the man, memorizing his features. "Where did you come from?" She asked.

Curious, the man looked towards her and tilted his head to the side.

"My name is Aqua, I've been in this place for years, I believe." She introduced herself. She felt both happy and sad. Happy that someone else was there, and sad that someone else was there. "Are you trapped here too?" She added another question. Seeing that the man remained quiet, she tilted her head, "Do you have a name?" She asked.

After a few seconds of being quiet, he muttered "Cloud."

"Hmm?" She wondered, not quite hearing the man.

"My name is Cloud." He spoke a little louder.

"Oh." She called out, raising a hand to her mouth, "Where did you come from?" she repeated her question.

The man then looked away, "I'm not sure." He answered quietly.

"Your not sure?" Aqua repeated the line, "Then tell me Cloud, what do you remember last?" She continued to ask.

"Sephiroth." Cloud replied in a more aggressive tone, "I was fighting him when he dragged me into the darkness." He explained quickly.

Aqua then looked up where he appeared, "You were dragged into the darkness? How did you survive?" She asked in astonishment.

Cloud then looked down, trying to remember what happened, "My friend lended me her light." He recalled. "If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be standing here." He added.

"Who is Seph..." Aqua again asked, before cutting herself off, "Sorry, I'm talking too much. I just been here for what appeared to be years." She apologized and seated herself on the ground, wrapping her arms around her knees.

Following action, Cloud went down on his knees, "Who have you left behind?" He asked suddenly.

"Huh?"

"You say you've been down here for years. Who have you left behind?" He repeated himself.

"I sacrificed myself to save my friend. I hope he's doing alright." She replied to herself, unaware of what her sacrificing did. "I also left another within a castle, hoping to find a way to restore him." She added quietly, "And Zack Fair..."

Upon hearing that name, Cloud quickly tensed up, "You know Zack?" He asked, moving himself up.

Astonished by the sudden flair, she moved back, "Not really. I just met him at a tournament." She answered. Thinking a while, she then gave a little smile, "He asked me for a date." She added, quite surprised that she managed to remember it. "Wonder how he's doing now?" She wondered to herself.

Upon hearing that, Cloud immediately sat back, "I'm sorry to say that he died." He muttered quietly.

Hearing that, Aqua's smile immediately lowered, "Died? What happened?" She asked.

"We were ambushed..."

"We?"

"We both joined SOLDIER...or at least he did. I'm just a shadow of him." He answered honestly.

Knowing the loss of friends, she looked towards him, "You look like a physical embodiment to me." She replied, hoping to encourage him.

"If you knew what happened, you would know." He replied, getting onto his feet. "But thanks for trying." He added.

Getting on her feet as well, she stretched her legs, "I know how its like to lose someone dear." She revealed and gave another little smile, "I'd say I wouldn't be too far off." She added and took a few steps forward. She then turned around, "Want to stick together until we find a way out?" She offered.

He would've said no to avoid being a burden, but he figured he wouldn't do so good either while alone, "Well, your no volleyball." He replied oddly.

"Volleyball?" She asked curiously.

Cloud then looked away, "You know, all alone, no one to talk to so you resort to a volleyball or something..." He tried to explain until Aqua gave another curious gaze, "Never mind." He quickly cutted himself off. He then rose his hand in front, letting her lead.

Giving another smile, Aqua walked in front, hoping to find a way out.

Like I said, a short quickie. Aqua from Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and Cloud from Final Fantasy VII.

I'll admit, despite my knowledge of Final Fantasy VII, I still do not know much of the original story and how it started. In more explainable terms, it means that I only played Dirge of Cerberus, watched Advent Children, and took sneak peeks at simple non-spoiler things. I haven't played the game itself.

Anyways, read and review and wait for another chapter of a previous couple.