AN: Day 14. We've passed the halfway mark! Struggle, It seems we preempt eachother xD because there is a slight TifaxRude story this chapter and I only just now read your review~ Small world. Well, here you all have it!

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Airplanes - The Ready Set (cover) - 2:38

He wished he could just go back to before this whole thing began. When he wasn't being hailed as the Savior of the World and was simply Cloud Strife, little nobody cadet who happened to be dating the General and Crimson Commander. Nobody had known about that then and he didn't have to worry about anything like the inconveniences of the spotlight. Then everything had gone to hell, first with Gen and the Degradation then with Seph and Nibelheim. And he'd been thrust into the role of World Hero. How he wished he could just go back.

Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble` - 4:05

Cloud sighed as he made his way through the streets of the slums, absently kicking an empty can along his path. So much about his life was a pile of ups and downs. But still, it would work out in the end. His mother had always believed that. He would have to wait but he knew that at some point someone or something would come into his life that would change it for the better.

Reno whistled a tune, twirling his EMR lazily, and observing the goings on in the slums. A spiky haired blonde cadet walked by and he briefly noted that he had a sort of bittersweet expression on his face. He shrugged. Hm…

Zack raced through the slums in pursuit of a particularly petulant monster that would not let itself be killed. He didn't even notice the spiky haired blonde he nearly bowled over in his haste.

Cloud stumbled and attempted to right himself. He hadn't seen the person who nearly ran over him, only caught a quick black blur.

Hot Mess - Cobra Starship - 2:52

Reno smirked when a particular song came on over the speakers in the club. It was one of his favorites and never failed to make him think of his blonde lover. From where he sat he could see Rufus near the center of the dance floor surrounded by a mass of other grinding bodies. Rufus was turned in his direction and their eyes met as they shared a knowing smile. Reno had announced this to be Rufus' song when they'd gotten together some months ago. The look in Rufus' eyes called Reno to join him and Reno stood, making his way leisurely over to dance with his boyfriend.

Billy Jean - Michael Jackson - 4:54

The ding of a text alert interrupted Sephiroth's speech and Genesis had to laugh at his lover's expression. Ignoring the General's irritated gaze, the auburn-haired first flipped open his PHS and read through the message that had come from the forums of his fan club. Red Leather was abuzz with questions apparently and wondering about whether the photo being posted was real and what it meant. Genesis frowned. What photo?

Quickly scrolling through the other ignored texts until he found one with an attachment and opened it. The picture that was there caused him to scrunch his brows in consternation. Were they all idiots. The child didn't look a thing like him. How could it be his? Who was the idiot woman who posted this image to the Red Leather forums. For god sakes he was completely gay.

The Look - Roxette - 3:54

Reno snickered, fiddling with the settings on his partner's phone while the other Turk was occupied with other matters in Tseng's office. He'd discovered this song the other day and after a few minutes of thought decided to download it to the bald Turk's phone. He was secretly setting it as the ringtone for when a certain long haired big chested woman called the man. Hearing his boss and partner coming he quickly placed the phone back in its place and made like a tree.

Rude came back to his desk and thought nothing of anything that may be amiss, assuming Reno had probably come in and borrowed something or another from him as usual. Suddenly a song began to play.

~Walkin like a man, hittin like a hammer, she's a juvenile scam, never was a quitter, tasting like a raindrop, she's got the look~

Rude raised a brow. Who's ringtone was that. He looked at the ID and realized it was his girlfriend. Reno…

Frontline - Pillar - 3:11

Here they were. All five of them stationed as the only barrier between the mass of armed forces before them and the minimal amount of SOLDIER forces behind them. Only a select few of the men under their command had decided to stand beside them and fight against the whole of the Shinra Army with them.

Shinra Sr. had given orders to every man in his army to bring the five AWOL Firsts back at all cost after they'd deserted. A few trusted Turks and SOLDIERs knew where they'd gone and when all hell had broken loose at the company, it had surprised them all when those few had turned up at their hiding place and proclaimed their loyalty to Sephiroth and the others, refusing to obey Shinra. It was a greater surprise when the Turks and Rufus had shown up as well.

Disturbia - Rihanna - 3:59

Little Cloud Strife stood at the edge of the Shinra property wondering what the best way to go about getting into the old decrepit mansion would be. He knew that, at the age of five, it would be nearly impossible for him to get rid of any monsters he might encounter in there, and he wasn't too sure about going in through the front door. Maybe a window? That sounded like as good an idea as any. Creeping silently around the old building, Cloud was disappointed that there were no windows at a lower level that would lead to a basement or a lower floor. The windows on the ground level floor were either locked or so old they'd been frozen shut. He'd have to climb somewhere to get to the closest opening.

Gotta Catch 'Em All - Pokemon Theme song - 1:01

"Bahamut! I choose you!" Cloud shouted, presenting the red orb in his hand for all to see as it began to glow with the release of magic.

Zack laughed and Genesis scoffed, shaking his head with a fond smile. "Only you, Cloud." And maybe Zack… Genesis thought.

Hot 'N' Cold - Katy Perry - 3:40

Cloud had just about had it with this man! Honestly! Did the man was so extremely bipolar sometimes! Trying to calm himself, he sighed. "Genesis, relax," he tried, attempting to get his vexing lover to chill and quit the homicidal rampage in his living room. Somehow, those two little words seemed to send the redhead into a completely different form of venting. He whined, and pouted, acting like a child having a pity tantrum in the corner. "I'll make you a new cake, Gen, please don't be like that." Really, it was just a good thing the blonde had so much patience when it came to his auburn-haired lover.

Eat It - Weird Al Yankovic - 3:15

"Just eat it," Sephiroth sighed in the way one does when they've had to repeat a phrase more than once in the same hour.

Kadaj pouted in his seat, crossing his arms and determinedly avoiding his father's gaze. He hated green beans and he was not going to eat them. Loz didn't have to eat them! Why should he? "Why do I have to eat it when Loz doesn't?" Kadaj asked petulantly, only just refraining from actually pointing across the table at his older brother.

"Loz is allergic to them, Kadaj," Cloud told his son in a complacent tone. "Eat your green beans and you can have some cookies for dessert.

Kadaj eyed the food warily and caught the smirk on Yazoo's face across from him. He glared at his other brother and stuck out his tongue. "Fine, I'll eat them. But I want sugar cookies!"

Cloud smiled. Kadaj was always a fond reminder of his father, Sephiroth.

-END FOURTEENTH TEN-

AN: Blah, my muse doesn't like me right now it seems -.- Sorry. This was written with much laziness and a lot of 'not in the mood to write'-ness. I apologize. Hopefully though, I didn't too a bad job of it. I tried. Tomorrow I hope I do better. Today's an off day. Anyway, for the second one, I tried to make it seem like they were missing each other in plain sight and they didn't know it but soon they'd find themselves as friends and later as lovers. I don't know how well I did with that. I kinda want to expant 'Frontline' but we'll see about that later. As for Favorites of the Day…. I'd have to say 'Pokemon' cause it made me laugh xD and 'Eat it' cause It was cute and I love SephxCloud as parents for the remnants. I may write that one day. As always, please review~ 11 more days til Christmas!