FF7:Long Time No See
By: Degenerate_100
Disclaimer: All characters, places, and etc belong to Squaresoft. Even the decendents of Avalanche.
Chapter 7:
Arrival in Mideel
In the town of Mideel two figures lay asleep on the shore.The town was above the lifestream opening now
so no one saw these two figures.Aeris Gainsbourgh shook her head and sat up.
"Owww,"cried the voice of Zack.Aeris turned her body slightly to look at her boyfriend whom she accidently sat
up onto.She immediately got up and apoligized, "I'm sorry Zack."
"It's alright,"said Zack Starlight wiping the sand off of himself.Aeris suddenly giggled,"I don't get it.What's so
funny?" asked Zack seeing her giggling.
She brought her hand up to his hair and pulled out some grains of sand.He relized his head was covered with
sand and laughed with her.
"I guess I better wash my hair,"said Zack fingering one of his black hair strands.
"Finally the lovebirds are awake."
Aeris and Zack turned to see where the voice was coming from.There meters away was Sephiroth standing
perfectly straight with his silver hair blowing gently with the breeze. Zack and Aeris look towards their ally that was once their enemy.
"Let's get going. We'll need to find Avalanche," said Aeris.
"Where first?" questioned Zack.
"I am supposed to be looking for their decendents. For some reason I have a feeling we should look for them," said
Sephiroth. The elders told him to actually look for the decendent because the parents wouldn't be able too.
"If that's so then Rocket town, Nibelheim, Kalm, or maybe Junon," said Aeris.
"Woah. Who's decendents? You're talking about Avalanche, right?" asked Zack. He never knew Avalanche had
kids. He was sure they might have sooner or later. 'Boy, I need to get around more.' thought Zack.
"Let's see Barret has Marlene. Cid Highwind has three. Cloud and Tifa have two. Reeve might have one. I think
that's it because Vincent and Red don't have living loves. Yuffie might but I doubt it," said Aeris.
"Cloud and Tifa both have two kids or together they have two kids," said Zack. Aeris nodded.
"Together. You never knew they married."
"Wow he did go back to her. I thought he wasn't going back to her because of failing in soldier. I can't wait to see
my old buddy and the girl he talked about constantly," said Zack.
"He told you about her," said Aeris. Sephiroth was silent till now.
"They were talking about their reasons for joining or attempting. Cloud said his reason was a girl named Tifa
Lockheart," said Sephiroth.
"My reason was Aeris. It looks like my bud and I got what we wanted," said Zack.
"We better get going," said Aeris. The more she thought about where to go she decided. "Let's go to Cosmo Canyon.
We'll call and have them all meet us there."
"Alright but first we need a boat to travel across the seas," said Zack. With that they went into the town of Mideel.
Outside of Nibelheim the highwind was landed. Cloud and Tifa stood talking to Cid.
"We should be ready to haul ass. Unless you two end up forgetting something," said Cid.
Cloud shook his head. He replied," We have everything we need."
"I know something the two of you are forgetting. Your weapons unless you're actually taking those weak pieces of
shit," said Cid holding the Venus Gospel at his side.
"Cid we're going for negotiating not to fight unless we need too," said Tifa. She didn't mention that they were leaving
their strong weapons behind so Zack and Truda would have something to use in case they didn't come back.
Before Cid could complain He heard a young teenager's shouting.
"Mom, Dad WAIT," cried the teenager. Cloud and Tifa turned to see their daughter running towards them. Truda
Strife hugged both of her parents tight. "You could've at least let us say, see you later, before leaving," said Truda.
"Yeah. Or at least let us say goodbye," said Zack Strife who was walking towards them.
Tifa smiled at her two children. Cloud grinned. He knew both of them would be there sooner or later. If not they would
have followed.
"Well if this isn't a cute picture."
Cid recognized that voice and abrubtly turned and looked up on the highwind to see David Highwind. Cid didn't
remember bringing him and was mad that David somehow snuck aboard.
"I thought I told you to keep your ass in that damn house," yelled Cid. David shrugged. Cloud, Tifa, Zack, and Truda
looked over at the young Highwind.
"Don't you ever shut that mouth, David?" asked Zack.
"Dreaming like you always are, huh," said David.
"No I just thought maybe it was a possibility," said Zack.
"A possibility of what? You getting a girlfriend. I doubt it," said David.
"SHUT UP! That isn't even what we're talking about," yelled Zack.
Zack was about to march up the steps when Cloud stepped in front of him.
"Enough," yelled Cloud. He looked over at Zack then said," Don't even bother. His dad can set him straight. I'll be doing
the same for you if you march up any further."
Zack held his hands up in defeat and backed off. Cloud glared at the young Highwind.
"Shit, Cloud, we ought to let them just fight the damn fight," said Cid taking another puff at his cigarette in his mouth.
Truda just stayed silent. Tifa wanted to protest against what Cid said but Cloud beat her to it.
"I am not having Zack get into a battle just because David has a problem," said Cloud.
"Afraid that Zack's going to get his ass kicked," Cid claimed.
Cloud shook his head. "That isn't funny Cid."
"He's telling the truth, ain't he?" questioned David with a smirk of victory.
Zack was now running to the rope ladder leading up to the highwind. Cloud grabbed him by the shirt collar and stopped
him. Zack didn't struggle. Even though he wanted to bloody the young smart-ass Highwind. His father gave him the sign to not try it......yet.
"Cid. If you don't get that boy's mouth under-control then I will allow Zack to go up there. And believe me he won't be
coming back down as defeated," said Cloud calmly looking over at Cid.
"And believe me, my brother is Po'd," said Truda.
Cid shrugged. "Unless you want the shit beat out of you, David, I suggest you wise up and shut up."
David then issued the challenge. "I would like to see him try."
Cid was about to shout out at the kid for back-talking but instead he waved his hand in dismissal. "Let him go, Cloud.
That damn son of mine is as stupid as a damn tin can."
Before anybody else could say anything David spoke up again," You don't sound too confident in being able to defeat a
Strife, pops. But I am."
"I didn't say that. But not only does a Strife carry a big ass sword. His parent's happen to be two of the toughest
Avalanche members. I thought a Strife or Lockheart by itself would be dangerous but a mix isn't a place I'd want to stick my damn head
so if I were you I would hold this shit for later," said Cid.
"Don't make a damn difference. Come on Zackaria," said David trying to get Zack even angrier.
"David, I'm going to make you shut your mouth," said Tifa.
Cloud released Zack. Zack didn't sprint ahead. He just stayed next to his father.
"Say what you want David. I came to tell my parents goodbye. Not argue with you," said Zack.
Cloud and Tifa looked proudly over at Zack. Zack could back down fights just as easily as he got sucked into them. Truda
gave Zack a quick hug and whispered into his ear," You tell him."
David then shouted," Fine I'll come down there and fight you."
"You're right you'll be coming down here but you continue fighting much longer and I'll make you wish you never were
born," commented Cid.
"But I'm coming!!!!" exclaimed David.
"You ARE keeping your ass on the ground. Got it?" yelled Cid.
David let out a heavy sigh and leaned against the rails. "You actually expect me to stay with Zack Strife. You must be
getting old."
"Acting a little immature. Aren't we, David?" questioned Zack with an evil grin.
"Shut up, Strife!" replied David sternly.
"I stopped back-talking my parents, especially dad, at the age of six. But you still seem to be a 2 year old in a teen's
body. You never could grow up," responded Zack.
Cloud shook his head but still slightly laughed. What Zack said spoke the truth about David but it still was fueling the
fight. Cloud tried to ask and explain to Zack how useless the act was. To fuel the fight would only make it worse. Zack saw this and
crossed his arms with his back leaning against a nearby wooden fence.
"Let's get going," said Tifa.
"Get your ass down here, David, or I'll force you to kiss Truda," threatened Cid.
Zack looked at Cid and gave him a glare still with respect in his eyes. He respected each member of Avalance and
didn't treat them less than adults. He alway thought Cid was cool with the airplanes and stuff. Zack growled," He certainly will not
kiss my sister."
Cid snicked. "I'll make you give your sister and brother a big fat kiss when we get home too. Along with cleaning
the house," said Cid.
David slid down the ramp railing. Landing with both feet on the ground. "Hell no. I liked the first deal."
With that comment Cloud who was half-way up the ramp gave the young highwind an angry glare. Tifa just laughed
and pushed him the rest of the way up. It appears that both father and son hated the comment for Zack was sending one just as
deadly to David. Truda was blushing.
"Looks like your sister likes the idea," said David.
"I'll give you the cute part. But other than that, you don't act close to my age. You act younger than Deseraie
Highwind," replied Truda.
"Whew Cloud, Tifa. Your daughter can do major verbal pain," commented one of the pilots of the highwind.
"Let's get going," said Cloud.
Cid followed them up the ramp then brought the ramp up so none of the teens could climb aboard easily if they tried.
Zack and Truda just watched. David on the other hand tried to catch the ramp before it was lifted too high up. He was too late.
Didn't matter though because he knew his dad wouldn't have let him get far.
Truda looked at her wrist then sprinted to the ship. "Mom. Dad. Here's the mystical bracelet. It would be bad to
forget it." She threw it up and Cloud caught it. Truda continued," Take it. So I feel a little better."
"Thanks, Truda. We'll be back. I can't disappear before I hand my daughter off to some lucky guy that I will acually
allow in my family," said Cloud.
"Thanks, sweetheart. Your brother and you, please try not to fight while we're gone," said Tifa beside Cloud.
"Time for lift off."
Zack walked up by his sister. "See you later Mom, Dad."
"Love you Zack, love you Truda," cried Tifa.
"Love you too," responded Truda and Zack.
"Same here. You two behave, got it?" said Cloud.
Zack nodded then was elbowed in his stomach by his sister.
"Yeah right," said Truda.
Zack just gave his grin. He looked back to see the highwind taking off.
"Good luck mom and dad," said Zack watching the highwind's departure.
Zack and Truda began to walk back to the house. David following.
"I can't believe they left me with the Strife siblings," muttered David.
"I can't believe my instincts fought to save your ass," said Zack.
Truda laughed. David of course growled. Zack made sure he stayed between Truda and David. Zack didn't just
fight with David because it seemed fun and interesting. It was mainly because Zack found out David liked his sister, Truda Strife.
David Highwind likes Truda Strife. The mere thought made Zack Strife shiver.
Zack looked up to see the blue sky. He then heard a bark and looked forwards to see Shade running towards
them.
"Well looky here," said David.
"Hey Shade. You miss us," said Truda petting the dog.
Zack to petted the dog then looked back at the entrance. He felt uneasy since the morning when he got up. But
there was nothing there to disturb him.He just didn't understand it.
David pulled out a pack of cigarettes that he took from his father and pulled one out. Truda and Zack gave him a
nasty look.
"What?" cried David seeing two pairs of blue-eyes glaring at him.
"Picked up more than bad language from your dad. That's all," replied Zack.
Truda just shook her head. "Let's race home. That is for anybody brave enough to face a girl," said Truda.
Shade barked as if saying yes. Zack grinned and replied," You know I'll always beat you."
"I'll show you the quickest of all," said David throwing his cigarette to the ground and smashing it under his foot.
Truda and Zack rolled their eyes at him. They then got into racing positions.
"GO!"
Starting out about the same rate David soon fell behind. Zack looked back to see the slowing of David. Truda
did too and then continued her run as Zack did.
"That's what you get for smoking, Davey," said Zack.
"SHUT UP, STRIFE!" yelled David.
Suddenly Zack felt something hard and fell down with his world turning black. Truda stopped as did Shade to
check up on him. David ran up too. He was concerned. Mostly for himself because Cloud, Tifa, and Truda Strife would all hurt
him thinking he did it then Cid Highwind himself would become the chain-smoker from hell.
"ZACK!!!!!"
End of Chapter 7: Arrival in Mideel
By: Degenerate_100
Disclaimer: All characters, places, and etc belong to Squaresoft. Even the decendents of Avalanche.
Chapter 7:
Arrival in Mideel
In the town of Mideel two figures lay asleep on the shore.The town was above the lifestream opening now
so no one saw these two figures.Aeris Gainsbourgh shook her head and sat up.
"Owww,"cried the voice of Zack.Aeris turned her body slightly to look at her boyfriend whom she accidently sat
up onto.She immediately got up and apoligized, "I'm sorry Zack."
"It's alright,"said Zack Starlight wiping the sand off of himself.Aeris suddenly giggled,"I don't get it.What's so
funny?" asked Zack seeing her giggling.
She brought her hand up to his hair and pulled out some grains of sand.He relized his head was covered with
sand and laughed with her.
"I guess I better wash my hair,"said Zack fingering one of his black hair strands.
"Finally the lovebirds are awake."
Aeris and Zack turned to see where the voice was coming from.There meters away was Sephiroth standing
perfectly straight with his silver hair blowing gently with the breeze. Zack and Aeris look towards their ally that was once their enemy.
"Let's get going. We'll need to find Avalanche," said Aeris.
"Where first?" questioned Zack.
"I am supposed to be looking for their decendents. For some reason I have a feeling we should look for them," said
Sephiroth. The elders told him to actually look for the decendent because the parents wouldn't be able too.
"If that's so then Rocket town, Nibelheim, Kalm, or maybe Junon," said Aeris.
"Woah. Who's decendents? You're talking about Avalanche, right?" asked Zack. He never knew Avalanche had
kids. He was sure they might have sooner or later. 'Boy, I need to get around more.' thought Zack.
"Let's see Barret has Marlene. Cid Highwind has three. Cloud and Tifa have two. Reeve might have one. I think
that's it because Vincent and Red don't have living loves. Yuffie might but I doubt it," said Aeris.
"Cloud and Tifa both have two kids or together they have two kids," said Zack. Aeris nodded.
"Together. You never knew they married."
"Wow he did go back to her. I thought he wasn't going back to her because of failing in soldier. I can't wait to see
my old buddy and the girl he talked about constantly," said Zack.
"He told you about her," said Aeris. Sephiroth was silent till now.
"They were talking about their reasons for joining or attempting. Cloud said his reason was a girl named Tifa
Lockheart," said Sephiroth.
"My reason was Aeris. It looks like my bud and I got what we wanted," said Zack.
"We better get going," said Aeris. The more she thought about where to go she decided. "Let's go to Cosmo Canyon.
We'll call and have them all meet us there."
"Alright but first we need a boat to travel across the seas," said Zack. With that they went into the town of Mideel.
Outside of Nibelheim the highwind was landed. Cloud and Tifa stood talking to Cid.
"We should be ready to haul ass. Unless you two end up forgetting something," said Cid.
Cloud shook his head. He replied," We have everything we need."
"I know something the two of you are forgetting. Your weapons unless you're actually taking those weak pieces of
shit," said Cid holding the Venus Gospel at his side.
"Cid we're going for negotiating not to fight unless we need too," said Tifa. She didn't mention that they were leaving
their strong weapons behind so Zack and Truda would have something to use in case they didn't come back.
Before Cid could complain He heard a young teenager's shouting.
"Mom, Dad WAIT," cried the teenager. Cloud and Tifa turned to see their daughter running towards them. Truda
Strife hugged both of her parents tight. "You could've at least let us say, see you later, before leaving," said Truda.
"Yeah. Or at least let us say goodbye," said Zack Strife who was walking towards them.
Tifa smiled at her two children. Cloud grinned. He knew both of them would be there sooner or later. If not they would
have followed.
"Well if this isn't a cute picture."
Cid recognized that voice and abrubtly turned and looked up on the highwind to see David Highwind. Cid didn't
remember bringing him and was mad that David somehow snuck aboard.
"I thought I told you to keep your ass in that damn house," yelled Cid. David shrugged. Cloud, Tifa, Zack, and Truda
looked over at the young Highwind.
"Don't you ever shut that mouth, David?" asked Zack.
"Dreaming like you always are, huh," said David.
"No I just thought maybe it was a possibility," said Zack.
"A possibility of what? You getting a girlfriend. I doubt it," said David.
"SHUT UP! That isn't even what we're talking about," yelled Zack.
Zack was about to march up the steps when Cloud stepped in front of him.
"Enough," yelled Cloud. He looked over at Zack then said," Don't even bother. His dad can set him straight. I'll be doing
the same for you if you march up any further."
Zack held his hands up in defeat and backed off. Cloud glared at the young Highwind.
"Shit, Cloud, we ought to let them just fight the damn fight," said Cid taking another puff at his cigarette in his mouth.
Truda just stayed silent. Tifa wanted to protest against what Cid said but Cloud beat her to it.
"I am not having Zack get into a battle just because David has a problem," said Cloud.
"Afraid that Zack's going to get his ass kicked," Cid claimed.
Cloud shook his head. "That isn't funny Cid."
"He's telling the truth, ain't he?" questioned David with a smirk of victory.
Zack was now running to the rope ladder leading up to the highwind. Cloud grabbed him by the shirt collar and stopped
him. Zack didn't struggle. Even though he wanted to bloody the young smart-ass Highwind. His father gave him the sign to not try it......yet.
"Cid. If you don't get that boy's mouth under-control then I will allow Zack to go up there. And believe me he won't be
coming back down as defeated," said Cloud calmly looking over at Cid.
"And believe me, my brother is Po'd," said Truda.
Cid shrugged. "Unless you want the shit beat out of you, David, I suggest you wise up and shut up."
David then issued the challenge. "I would like to see him try."
Cid was about to shout out at the kid for back-talking but instead he waved his hand in dismissal. "Let him go, Cloud.
That damn son of mine is as stupid as a damn tin can."
Before anybody else could say anything David spoke up again," You don't sound too confident in being able to defeat a
Strife, pops. But I am."
"I didn't say that. But not only does a Strife carry a big ass sword. His parent's happen to be two of the toughest
Avalanche members. I thought a Strife or Lockheart by itself would be dangerous but a mix isn't a place I'd want to stick my damn head
so if I were you I would hold this shit for later," said Cid.
"Don't make a damn difference. Come on Zackaria," said David trying to get Zack even angrier.
"David, I'm going to make you shut your mouth," said Tifa.
Cloud released Zack. Zack didn't sprint ahead. He just stayed next to his father.
"Say what you want David. I came to tell my parents goodbye. Not argue with you," said Zack.
Cloud and Tifa looked proudly over at Zack. Zack could back down fights just as easily as he got sucked into them. Truda
gave Zack a quick hug and whispered into his ear," You tell him."
David then shouted," Fine I'll come down there and fight you."
"You're right you'll be coming down here but you continue fighting much longer and I'll make you wish you never were
born," commented Cid.
"But I'm coming!!!!" exclaimed David.
"You ARE keeping your ass on the ground. Got it?" yelled Cid.
David let out a heavy sigh and leaned against the rails. "You actually expect me to stay with Zack Strife. You must be
getting old."
"Acting a little immature. Aren't we, David?" questioned Zack with an evil grin.
"Shut up, Strife!" replied David sternly.
"I stopped back-talking my parents, especially dad, at the age of six. But you still seem to be a 2 year old in a teen's
body. You never could grow up," responded Zack.
Cloud shook his head but still slightly laughed. What Zack said spoke the truth about David but it still was fueling the
fight. Cloud tried to ask and explain to Zack how useless the act was. To fuel the fight would only make it worse. Zack saw this and
crossed his arms with his back leaning against a nearby wooden fence.
"Let's get going," said Tifa.
"Get your ass down here, David, or I'll force you to kiss Truda," threatened Cid.
Zack looked at Cid and gave him a glare still with respect in his eyes. He respected each member of Avalance and
didn't treat them less than adults. He alway thought Cid was cool with the airplanes and stuff. Zack growled," He certainly will not
kiss my sister."
Cid snicked. "I'll make you give your sister and brother a big fat kiss when we get home too. Along with cleaning
the house," said Cid.
David slid down the ramp railing. Landing with both feet on the ground. "Hell no. I liked the first deal."
With that comment Cloud who was half-way up the ramp gave the young highwind an angry glare. Tifa just laughed
and pushed him the rest of the way up. It appears that both father and son hated the comment for Zack was sending one just as
deadly to David. Truda was blushing.
"Looks like your sister likes the idea," said David.
"I'll give you the cute part. But other than that, you don't act close to my age. You act younger than Deseraie
Highwind," replied Truda.
"Whew Cloud, Tifa. Your daughter can do major verbal pain," commented one of the pilots of the highwind.
"Let's get going," said Cloud.
Cid followed them up the ramp then brought the ramp up so none of the teens could climb aboard easily if they tried.
Zack and Truda just watched. David on the other hand tried to catch the ramp before it was lifted too high up. He was too late.
Didn't matter though because he knew his dad wouldn't have let him get far.
Truda looked at her wrist then sprinted to the ship. "Mom. Dad. Here's the mystical bracelet. It would be bad to
forget it." She threw it up and Cloud caught it. Truda continued," Take it. So I feel a little better."
"Thanks, Truda. We'll be back. I can't disappear before I hand my daughter off to some lucky guy that I will acually
allow in my family," said Cloud.
"Thanks, sweetheart. Your brother and you, please try not to fight while we're gone," said Tifa beside Cloud.
"Time for lift off."
Zack walked up by his sister. "See you later Mom, Dad."
"Love you Zack, love you Truda," cried Tifa.
"Love you too," responded Truda and Zack.
"Same here. You two behave, got it?" said Cloud.
Zack nodded then was elbowed in his stomach by his sister.
"Yeah right," said Truda.
Zack just gave his grin. He looked back to see the highwind taking off.
"Good luck mom and dad," said Zack watching the highwind's departure.
Zack and Truda began to walk back to the house. David following.
"I can't believe they left me with the Strife siblings," muttered David.
"I can't believe my instincts fought to save your ass," said Zack.
Truda laughed. David of course growled. Zack made sure he stayed between Truda and David. Zack didn't just
fight with David because it seemed fun and interesting. It was mainly because Zack found out David liked his sister, Truda Strife.
David Highwind likes Truda Strife. The mere thought made Zack Strife shiver.
Zack looked up to see the blue sky. He then heard a bark and looked forwards to see Shade running towards
them.
"Well looky here," said David.
"Hey Shade. You miss us," said Truda petting the dog.
Zack to petted the dog then looked back at the entrance. He felt uneasy since the morning when he got up. But
there was nothing there to disturb him.He just didn't understand it.
David pulled out a pack of cigarettes that he took from his father and pulled one out. Truda and Zack gave him a
nasty look.
"What?" cried David seeing two pairs of blue-eyes glaring at him.
"Picked up more than bad language from your dad. That's all," replied Zack.
Truda just shook her head. "Let's race home. That is for anybody brave enough to face a girl," said Truda.
Shade barked as if saying yes. Zack grinned and replied," You know I'll always beat you."
"I'll show you the quickest of all," said David throwing his cigarette to the ground and smashing it under his foot.
Truda and Zack rolled their eyes at him. They then got into racing positions.
"GO!"
Starting out about the same rate David soon fell behind. Zack looked back to see the slowing of David. Truda
did too and then continued her run as Zack did.
"That's what you get for smoking, Davey," said Zack.
"SHUT UP, STRIFE!" yelled David.
Suddenly Zack felt something hard and fell down with his world turning black. Truda stopped as did Shade to
check up on him. David ran up too. He was concerned. Mostly for himself because Cloud, Tifa, and Truda Strife would all hurt
him thinking he did it then Cid Highwind himself would become the chain-smoker from hell.
"ZACK!!!!!"
End of Chapter 7: Arrival in Mideel