There
was a long silence in Aeris's house. Aeris couldn't believe what had just
happened. Sephiroth was actually Cloud? This wasn't a mistake. The way he talk,
the way he called her name is exactly like Cloud's.
"What
happened to you Cloud? Why do you looked like Sephiroth?" Aeris asked.
"It
was a long story. I decided to explain when the others come so I don't have to
explain it twice." Cloud answered.
"I…I
can't believe it's true…you are alive!" Aeris cried out happily.
"I
can't believe it either at first, but here I am, warm and cozy in your house.
Say, wasn't this Professor Gast's house?" Cloud asked.
"I
moved in shortly after your…um…death. I couldn't stay in Kalm anymore. Too many
painful memories there." Aeris replied.
"Kalm…how
are the others in Kalm?" Cloud asked.
"They
are not fine actually. Everybody was devastated by your death. The avalanche
was like it was before." Aeris answered.
"Did
you happen to see…how should put it…me or my body around here?" Cloud changed
the topic.
"No.
Why?" Aeris asked.
"Something
big is going to happen very soon…"Cloud said.
"I
will go tell the other about the good news." Aeris stood up and walked towards
the PHS on the table.
Cloud
lay down there slowly observing the house. It has not changed since the last
time he came here. He started thinking what happened to him recently. Sephiroth
voices still haunted him.
"Strange.
Nobody picked up the PHS. I wonder what happened." Aeris walked back after
attempting to contact the others.
"They
are probably asleep. It is 8 in the morning you know." Cloud replied.
"Yea,
they probably are." Aeris said while pulling a chair and sat beside Cloud.
"Um…Cloud."
Aeris said.
"Yes?"
"I
wanted to ask you something……nevermind." Aeris said and looked down.
"What
is it?" Cloud asked.
"I…couldn't
say it. Nevermind…forget everything I said." Aeris answered.
"Come
on. Are you hiding something from me?" Cloud asked again.
"No…I
just wanted to asked you…" Aeris sat closer to Cloud.
"Did
you meant…what you say…when you are unconscious?" Aeris blushed.
"Um…what
did I say?" Cloud asked without a clue.
"You
said that you…you…" Aeris's face is only inches away from Cloud's.
"You…you…you
know…"
Cloud
look into Aeris's deep green emerald eyes. It was so…full with passion and
emotions. Cloud finally understood. He held Aeris's hand with his left hand and
brushed her hair with his right hand.
"You
said that you loved me…"
Their
lips finally met.
It
was 8 in the morning. The Avalanche was on their journey to the Icicle Inn on
the highwind. Early morning that day, Cloud made them woke up early in the
morning and got ready to go to Icicle Inn. Of course, everybody was surprised
when they saw Cloud, but they were shock with him. He was like a totally
different person.
"Cait."
Cait
Sith turned his head to look at the caller. He saw Tifa standing behind him.
"What's
up, Tifa?" Cait Sith questioned.
"Had
you noticed that something's wrong with Cloud?" Tifa asked.
"Yup.
He usually finished the pancakes you made but today he didn't even touch it.
Strange eh?" Cait Sith answered.
"No.
It isn't about that. I am talking about the way he acts. He wasn't like this
before. He used to be more cheerful and friendly. Now he seemed like a total
stranger to me." Tifa said.
"Because
he is not Cloud."
A
voice came from behind Tifa. She looked behind and saw Vincent standing right
behind of her. Vincent has the special ability to appear anywhere without
people knowing it. That is probably why the Turks recruited him.
"What
do you mean he's not Cloud?" Tifa asked.
"The
way he talks is nothing like Cloud. Normally, Cloud used to cheer me up when he
met me. But now, he acts even colder than I do. He probably is another clone."
Vincent replied.
Clone?
Tifa never thought of this yet. This Cloud is a clone? But it probably is.
Cloud is dead and…she shook her thoughts off. She didn't want to think more.
She will probably get the answer later. Only time will tell.
"I
am sorry I made you feel worse but what I told you is what I think. I don't
want you to put so much hope on him and then find out that he is a clone."
Vincent said.
"I
appreciate that. Thanks." Tifa thanked Vincent and went to the cockpit.
From
the cockpit, she could see the Icicle Inn. It was a cold village covered with
snow throughout the year. It was winter here now, so that made this place
colder.
"Look
at that new dock at the south of Icicle Inn. I wonder why they built a dock
here?" Cid asked Tifa when Tifa was beside him.
"I
have no idea. How long more to our destination?" Tifa asked.
"Only
a couple of minutes." Cid answered.
"Tell
everybody to get ready. We are getting off as soon as we landed." Cloud spoke
and stood up.
"What's
tha hurry, spiky?" Barret said while polishing his gunarm.
"Just
do as I say." Cloud stared at Barret.
"Grr…ya
piece of …."
"Stop!
You guys don't want to argue because of that, right?" Tifa stopped Barret from
cursing at Cloud.
"If
it wasn't becuz of Tiff, I swear I will…."
"Barret!"
Tifa interrupted Barret again.
Barret
mumble something and walked out of the cockpit.
Tifa
couldn't believed what happened. Cloud is a totally different person! Tifa
shook her head and walked towards Cloud.
"Cloud,
you shouldn't…"
"We
are landing any minute now. Get you gear ready." Cloud interrupted Tifa and
walked out of the cockpit.
"I
told you. He isn't Cloud." Vincent told Tifa as he walked past her.