...Left at That...


It was midnight. The soft sound of the days end, was silent, except for the soft chirping of the crickets, just outside of the Castle. People had recovered from the tiring day, as they soon found themselves dead asleep in bed. Not even a soul wandered about. The moon was full on a typical night, as the soft, cool breeze swept through the now darkened city.
Cloud slowly opened his blue eyes, as he slowly sat up, realizing someone standing over him. A shadow of some sort, without even a word, or a whisper. Standing there, lifeless. He hesitated, as he watched the gloomy shadow loom over him, staring through what had seemed to be green eyes. He struggled to move, but not even an arm would lift.
Cloud's eyes began to focus slowly on the beautiful woman's features. Her emerald eyes, shining translucently like a ghost. Her long copper hair, falling slimly below her slender shoulders.
The woman's voice spoke, trembling, as she uttered her words, in soft hoarse whispers, "Time elapse...for he who returns, shall be trapped in a World.....that speaks through eternal bliss....."


His eyes quickly opened wide, as he found himself sitting in bed, beads of sweat dripping down his face. He paused, as he regained consciousness, a bit confused of why he woke up so abruptly that night. His blue eyes trailed along the window pane, as they fixated onto the brightly lit sky and its stars.
"Damn," Cloud murmured, as he slowly stepped one foot at a time out of bed. He was dressed rather normally, with his shirt off. The young man wearily walked around the darkened room, with only the full moon as a guide, as he found way to the bathroom of the dark room. The light switch flickered on, causing his eyes to squint by impulse.
He walked over to the sink, turning on the faucet, as his blue eyes studied his own reflection, for a meir second. He then splashed the cold running water onto his face, dripping down his nicely figure as well. Cloud's eyes stared, solemnly at the reflection of the young man before him. His hands slowly ran through his blonde hair, as he gazed at the meir image of himself.
"Get a grip, Cloud," he uttered, "the scariest part is talkin' to yourself." He hesitated, as he leaned over the sink, his blue eyes adjusted downward, as he let out a deep sigh. It was only a dream, he realized, trying to relax himself. It was probably the hardest thing Cloud had to do, he hated being so jumpy, for no evident reason.
He slowly stood up straight, shaking his head, as he headed out the bathroom. To his surprise a tall shadow, stood in the center of the room. He blinked hard, as he began to rub his eyes, at the sight before him.


"What's wrong wit you?" Aeris questioned, as she stared at the young man, who seemed daze for some particular reason. His blue eyes quickly stopped on her, as he flashed her a quick smile.
"It's nothing," Cloud replied, simply, glancing around the emptied church. All was quiet, except for the soft chirping of the garden birds, and the sound of a running waterfall nearby. He rested both of his elbows down on his knees, as he stared up at the ceiling of the holy church.
Aeris smiled, as she leaned forward on all fours, glancing up as to where his eyes were set. Cloud stared back at her for a brief moment, realizing how close her face was to his. Then, he watched, as a pair of emerald eyes fell upon him yet again, filled with distant happiness. Aeris blushed slightly, as she slowly leaned back, returning to her sitting posture.
She flashed him a quick smile, as she slowly picked up a small wild flower from the wooden floor of the church. "You ever realize how much life a flower has?" she questioned, bringing the small pink stem of petals to her face, as she studied it, thoughtfully.
He smiled, slightly, "I never knew how beautiful a flower was, til I saw it right in front me." Aeris quickly glanced up, startled by his remark. She had never once in her life, heard Cloud say such a words. Her eyes slowly fell to the ground, as she began to think, deeply. What am I talking about? I don't even know this man....
"So...," Cloud interupted, as Aeris' eyes quickly gazed back up to his attention, "Have you ever left this place?"
She paused, as she stared back at him, ashamed, as she slowly shook her head, "Never...." He hesitated, before he could find anything else to say, as he leaned both of his arms back, his elbows pressed firmly against the wooden floor boards.
"Never?" he repeated, his eyes studying her vival expression. Aeris quickly glanced back up, as she smiled, her emerald eyes lighting up with excitement.
She slowly leaned forward, "What's it like? Everything away from here?" Cloud smiled, as he began to remember of her once again curiousity.
He slowly sat up, "It defintely wouldn't suite a girl like you."
"And why is that?" She questioned, a bit offended, at his sexist comments, that he hadn't meant to make it seem so. "You know, I can survive anywhere. Just because I'm a girl, doesn't give you, a man, any advantage." Cloud let out a soft laughter, as his eyes soon adjusted back onto her.
"Alrite, alrite...," he uttered, agreeing, "So you can."
Aeris paused, when her eyes suddenly lit up again, "Can you show me? One of these days...show me this World of yours.."
Cloud smiled, as he nodded his head. The young woman's smile grew wider, as she began again, "You hafta promise." She uttered, holding up her pinky to him. Cloud's eyebrow raised up, as he stared oddly at the excited girl. She signalled it to him once again, with a smile, "Promise?" He shook his head, already giving in, as he brought his pinky to her own, and the two agreed. Like two little kids.


Cloud's blue eyes gazed up at the starry night sky, as his thoughts drifted about. He tried so hard, to hold everything back, without bursting out with that confusion that constantly was with him. He had to admit, being around Aeris had somehow managed to take him mind off such things. But for everytime, she would stop talking to him, it came back. So quickly, too soon.
He took in a deep breath, as he slowly glanced down at the sleeping body beside him. Aeris' head was gently pressed against his shoulder, as she breathed softly, in her deep slumber. She was so pale as she slept, so calm. Just like he had remembered her. He smiled, as he slowly moved a bit, trying to place her down gently, on the soft grains of sand on the quiet beach.
Aeris slowly stirred, as she glanced up at him. Her eyes staring deeply into his own. She flashed him a soft smile, as she pressed her cheek against his shoulder, not wanting him to leave her alone.
"You think you should be goin' back?" Cloud questioned, glancing over his left shoulder, slightly. Aeris shook her head, feeling a bit tired.
"Are you really gonna leave?" she asked, a question which hadn't been thought of much.
He hesistated, as he answered, "I was thinkin' bout that....I was gonna leave after tonight..." She slowly sat up straight, as her eyes stared back into his, questioning his remark.
"Do you have---," Aeris let out a soft sigh, almost hiding her feelings, "Well, you could meet me tonight...at the Church." Cloud stared back at her, confused.
She continued, "You might need my help to get pass the city gates...I can help you. The security is really tight around there. It would take a miracle to get you out. Its much easier getting in than it is, to leave."
Cloud shook his head, "I can't ask you to help me again..."
Aeris quickly stood up, gazing down at him, "You can't say anything, I forbid you to not take my word for it....I'll be there as soon as midnight becomes."


NOTE NOTE:: I knoe dis chapta sux...it was done on lil sleep...damn Im tired doe...please review and tell me if i should bother continuing at all...thankz!