R&R longer note at the end

It had been a few days now since Tifa had found the mysterious man known as Vincent injured the streets, she was happy to see he was recovering well. He was beginning to regain enough strength to walk around the Sector Seven slums wearing a black jacket Tifa had managed to acquire from her friend in the items shop so that he didn't stand out as much.

Today he had decided to go out on his usual walk around the slums for some air as Tifa was busy setting up the bar for that night's business leaving the door ajar letting some light in, as she was restocking the wine behind the bar she heard the sound of the old door creaking open. She turned expecting to see the tall figure of Vincent returning from his walk but found three people stood framed in the doorway, in the middle was a brown haired woman wearing all black as she stepped forward Tifa heard the familiar heavy sounds of combat boots against the wooden floor.

Flanking her were two men, the man on the left was a little taller than the woman, his messy black hair stuck at all angles. He wore black combat gear just like the woman he was with as Tifa's eyes darted to the other on her left, he was more heavyset than the other two. Tufts of black hair poked out from under his red bandanna, rather than the same black combat gear of the other two with him Tifa noted this one was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

"Can I help you?" Tifa asked turning to face them properly from behind the counter, her eyes darted between the three as she remained on guard. The brown haired woman slowly approached she seemed to make a point of staying none threatening.

"Hi there" she said in a soft calming tone "We saw the door open a little, we assumed you were open. Would it be possible we could get a drink? It's been a long trip".

"If you want a drink you can get them at the item shop just a bit further up" Tifa replied politely watching them closely "I'm not allowed to serve at this time". The woman smiled as Tifa noticed her eyes seemed to be taking in her current stance potentially looking for an opening.

"We'll do that then" She said slowly bowing as she turned on her heel making to leave before stopping "Actually. I have just one more question for you, I don't suppose you've seen a man around here? Tall, long black hair, red torn cape?" Tifa tried to hide her reaction as the woman looked over her shoulder at her. Who were these people and what did they want with Vincent?

"I think it's time you left" Tifa said her expression changed completely as she walked around the counter standing in front of them.

"As soon as you answer me, I'll do just that" The woman said smirking as she locked eyes with Tifa.

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Vincent wondered the streets of the slums thinking to himself as he walked, Tifa had been so kind to him these past few days. The image of her smiling face appeared in his mind, her kindness had helped him get stronger day by day but it wouldn't be long before he'd have to say his goodbye's to her.

It wouldn't be long before the group who had taken him began looking, Tifa had already put herself in danger saving him he couldn't bring himself to put her in any more. He stopped as he looked through the chain link fence leading to the junk yard thinking, tonight he would thank her for her kindness then he would slip off into the night.

It would be hard but he knew he could manage, he would find his way alone hoping to find some clues to why he had been taken, find a way to fix himself, to become who he used to be once again. As he was lost in thought he heard the faint sound of screaming, he turned looking around. Was it another monster attack? He headed towards the sound as he saw people running in fear, he traced their pathing as his blood ran cold realising they were coming from the direction of the one place he knew all too well.

They were coming from Tifa's bar.

Well what have we here? I'll tell you what, we have ourselves a very nice cliff hanger. Been a while since a cliff hanger appeared but this time it seemed appropriate. Is Tifa ok? What happened to the bar? Will Vincent leave? Find out some of these answers and maybe more in chapter five