Chapter One
Aeris walked along the paths of the familiar town of Mideel, she had gotten up early and decided to head over to one of the local bars. After walking for some time Aeris reached her favorite bar and entered it.
"Hey, Aeris how are ya?" The bartender greeted
"Reno, hi I'm fine." Aeris said taking one of the seats in front of the bar
"The usual, I presume?" Reno said taking out the usual ingredients for Aeris's Mideel Margarita's.
"Nah, just some water, don't you think it's a bit early for alcohol? Aeris said waving a finger
"Yeah right, it's never too early for alcohol." Reno laughed
"Here's your…uh water." Reno said passing her the glass.
"Thank ya much." Aeris said taking a sip of water.
"Uh bartender a glass of water…on the rocks!" a memory flooded
Aeris put her glass of water down and looked at the flower charm around her neck.
"You ok Aeris?" Reno asked in concern
"Uh, yeah I just-" Aeris cut short
"Hmm, well I won't force it outta ya." Reno said while cleaning a glass
"Thanks Reno, you've been a real friend well ever since that day…" Aeris said still focused on her charm.
"Hey, don't worry yourself about it." Reno said trying to cheer Aeris outta of her gloomy mood.
Reno then looked towards the entrance as a newcomer entered the door.
"Hey, I wonder who this guy is supposed to be." Reno said focused on the stranger
Aeris turned around, only to find herself in a gaze. His aquamarine eyes shined coupled with his luminous silver hair, he was dressed occasionally as if going somewhere important like a reception or banquet. He took a seat next to Aeris…
"Bartender, I'd like a glass of vodka please." The young gentleman asked
"And you said it was too early for alcohol." Reno whispered to Aeris
Aeris turned uncomfortably in her chair.
"Coming right up sir." Reno said leaving the two alone for a sec.
Aeris glanced at the stranger, from the corner of her eye. He was looking at his watch then happened to look directly at Aeris unbeknown to Aeris.
"Is there a problem Ms?" The stranger asked
"I uh, I'm sorry it's just well…" Aeris fidgeted
"Heh, don't worry about it…but why is it that such a pretty girl is here at a bar?" The stranger asked.
"Just, um hanging out…" Aeris said scratching her head
"By yourself?" The stranger asked again
"Uh, anyway enough about me what about you?" Aeris said changing the subject
"Here's your vodka sir" Reno said handing the drink to the stranger
"Ah, Thank you." The stranger said taking a sip
"Well?" Aeris prodded
"Sephiroth, is the name and you." Sephiroth said still focused on his drink
"Um…Aeris" Aeris blushed
"No last name?" Sephiroth asked with a little amusement.
"Well you didn't tell me yours…" Aeris said crossing her arms
Sephiroth laughed "Smart woman"
"Of course" Aeris perked
"Ah, and cocky too." Sephiroth laughed again, while setting his finished drink down.
"Well, Ms. Aeris I hope to see more of you while I'm visiting Mideel." Sephiroth said kissing Aeris's hand
Sephiroth gave Reno the money for his drink, and departed without saying a word to anyone.
"Hmm, so who's the new guy?" Reno asked
"…Sephiroth…Aeris blushed
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"So when's the next cargo shipment out of here and to Mideel." Cloud demanded
"Two mouths…" Cid simply put it
"Two mouths?!" Cloud almost shouted
"I'm sorry man, but that's the soonest I can get you in." Cid said lighting a cigarette.
"I've gotta fine a faster way…" Cloud said leaving Cid in bewilderment
"Hey! Wait! What is that crazy kid up too." Cid said scratching his head.
*****
"So dear are you ready?" Tifa said grabbing her bags
"There's no time like present" Zack said with keys in hand
"Look out Middel, Tifa and Zack are comin to town." Tifa laughed
End Of Chapter One …
Previews for Chapter 2
- Sephiroth makes a surprise visit to Aeris
- Cloud takes a plane to Mideel
- Tifa and Zack are in for a surprise when they go to Reno's Bar
Tell me I if I should keep going folks ^^