A few days later…
Laguna and Aerianna had become very close. She was more like a daughter to him now. They had laughed and played together. Laguna had never been so happy since Raine had…died. He never forgot about her. But he was happy now which was something he hadn't been for a long time…
Aerianna: Uncle Lagunaaaaaa!!!! There's a funny person outside.
Laguna: Who is it?
Aerianna: He got short yellow hair. And is carrying a big sword thingy like Uncle Squally's.
Laguna: Seifer…
Aerianna: Am I a good girl?
*Laguna kneels and strokes Aerianna soft brown hair.
Laguna: Yes you are a very good girl…Now go to sleep.
Aerianna: Do I get a good night hug?
Laguna: Alright! *hugs little Aerianna goodnight.
Aerianna: *giggles. Thanks! * she runs upstairs.
Laguna goes to the door and opens it to see Seifer.
Laguna: long time no see Seifer.
Seifer: Yea. Never pass up an opportunity to beat you up Laguna! *looks to Aerianna running up the stairs. Cute little girl you got there. Is she yours?
Laguna: Ahhhhhhhhh! Nooo…she's my niece.
Seifer: Oh!
Laguna: So yeah…what's up?
Seifer: I heard someone is coming after her…
Laguna: Aerianna?!?!?
*Seifer nods.
Laguna: *has a shocked face. WHO?
Seifer: SHI** I don't know. Just be damn careful! Normally I wouldn't do this you know our rivalry and all but you got a kid soo….
Laguna: I will.
Just then Aerianna goes back downstairs.
Aerianna: Uncle Lagunaaaaaaa……..*wipes sleep from her eyes. I can't sleeeeeeeep.
*looks at Seifer and runs up to him.
*Seifer just glares at her.
Aerianna: You Seifer?
*Seifer just stares.
Aerianna: You love meeee?
*Seifer looks puzzled.
Laguna to Seifer: (Psst…isn't she adorable?)
*Seifer turns to Laguna.
Seifer: Whatever… you say.
Aerianna: Yay! Me got new friend! *giggles
Seifer slaps his head. I HATE KIDS!
Laguna notices something is wrong. He looks at Aerianna who has this scared look on her face. She starts shivering and her eyes are wide in horror. She is looking outside.
Laguna: What's wrong Aerianna?
Aerianna: no..ooo..
Laguna: What's wrong?
Aerianna: *shuts her eyes… It's…her…
Laguna: It's who…?
Aerianna:…Tifa…