Thread of Hope

"Found her yet?" I asked Omen. He and Nevi were in front of a computer and looking through the database of all the home addresses and residents. The two of them spun around in the chairs and shook their heads. "Great, first Vincent dies and she could be the same."

"No she's still alive..." We stared at Omen, who then stared back at us. Both Nevina and I stared at Omen as though he was an idiot. "... Why didn't anyone remined me?"

"Eejit..." Nevina sighed and leaned back in her chair. "Hey how's Cid copin' wi' losing another Airship?"

"He's grieving but it's fine, Cid's always prepared," Omen answered. "It's an Airship we uncovered not too long before Reeve sent out that distress call when Azul went psycho. It's only been on a few test flights but she's a good girl. Shera II we're calling her," With a sigh Omen put his hands in the air in defeat. "No sign on her anywhere. She must know how to block me out."

"She doesn't want to be found," I frowned. "Keep going through the database then."

"She's no daein' herself any favours," Nevina sighed as she fiddled around with the computer.

"This is Angevale we're talking about. Seeing her doing anything beneficial to herself is the next best thing to a miracle," I remarked, staring out of the window. "You guys looked at the file Yuffie dropped in?"

"Aye it's about Genesis... seems like he really wis connected tae them," Like everything else in our lives Nevina. "Still disnae make sense, I mean the reports are really vague and have little in them. The last one as a rumour in it that wis around Midgar."

"About G's awakening?" I asked and Nevina nodded. Because she could ask I walked back to the computers. "I heard it once when I was in Midgar. At least it narrows our search."

"Still I think we should rebuild WRO before we send out search parties," Omen looked at Nevina who shrugged her shoulders.

"It's fine, I mean I'll still wait," She said, a little disappointed but she's strong, I know she'll live.

"Hey there Chris," Reno enetered the room and gave me a kiss. I gave him a kiss back then looked at the computers. "Any sign of her?"

"No," I sighed. "What about you guys?"

"Nothing, Cloud's found nothing since we last talked to him," Reno shrugged. It was Omen's idea really. He claims to have sensed Vincent very very faintly and thus started a search for him. During that time Angie went missing and we've been looking for her ever since.

"Guys I've found her," Omen said, pointing to the address. We stared at it. It was in Kalm.

"That's like near where I live..." Nevi stated. "I mean I got Genesis' apartment I didnae know Angie bought an apartment there."

"... She didn't," I said, leaning on the desk. "Nevi what is that place like?" She put her finger on her chin and pondered before snapping her fingers.

"The people there moved about a year and a half ago and it's been on sale since. It wis a couple, moving tae start a family," She started. "And... well I actually did take a look at it. It's nice. Suitable fer two people..." She looked at me as I thought and it clickied into place. "... Ye don't think?"

"Vincent bought it and was gonna ask Angie to move in with him?" I asked. "... She must have gotten the lease to sign."

"That's... strange," Omen said. "Does that mean... that maybe Vincent fancied Angie?"

"Well I always thought there wis something there," Nevina stated. "That's... feck..." I felt really angry but I pushed myself away from the desk and headed for the door.

"Chris where you going?" Reno asked.

"I'm going to talk to her," I said. "She needs me and I'm not letting her do this to herself."

"Want us tae come?" Nevina asked. I shook my head.

"No, I've known her the longest," I told them. "I can get through to her, even it does mean I have to beat her about for a good hour beforehand."


I opened the door easily into a dark living room, curtains drawn and Angie sitting on the couch by herself. She was staring into space she didn't even acknowledge me sitting beside her.

"Hey Angie," I started. She remained silent. "I know you want to be alone but I'm not letting you," No response. "It's been really hard on you. First you lost Oblivion and now you lose the guy you were in love with," Still nothing. "Angie you need a friend right now. Just please listen to me, you don't have to talk or anything," I looked at her but she only stared into space. "Angie... you're strong and... I really respect you. Never have I met a person who has been able to take so much and come out of the other end in one piece. I've always respected you and... if I hadn't met you I wouldn't be the person I am. I know you feel like you're alone but you have no idea how many people care about you and love you."

"Christie," Angie stopped me but didn't face me. "I appreciate what you're trying to... but it doesn't make me feel any better..." I know Angie. She moved and faced me. "A person can only go through so much before they break, this is my breaking point Christie. I can't keep losing people!" She looked so frustrated. She put her head in her hands and started shaking, rocking back and forth. "It's not fair!"

"Angie," I put my hand on her back and she stared at me, ready to cry. "I know it's not..." She hugged me tightly and began to sob heavily. I let her cry it out.

"Why does this have to happen?" She asked through her sobs. I kept hugging her as she cried.

"Because life's a dick," I told her. "It'll get better... I promise Angie."

"How? How can you?" Angie couldn't stop crying.

"I will, I think of something," I answered. I promise Angie I will. I promise.