...Leave at Strike...


Aeris' eyes slowly trailed along the darkened walls of the quiet building, as she sat, awaiting for hours on come. She had to admit, she had somehow managed to get awfully tired, to the fact that her eyes had been hurting. For a doubt, she felt as though he wouldn't show up. After all, she hadn't given him much of an attempt of an answer, nor a suggestion.
Aeris knew what he would have said. Something like, "It's too dangerous, a girl like you..." She let out a soft giggle, as she abruptly pressed her hands to conceal her lips. It was as though, he were an open book. Something, she read over and over, knowing his exact words and exact postures. She slowly sat up straight, as she let out a deep sigh.
Where is he? Aeris wondered, when a sudden thought escaped her, What if he's not coming? She quickly shook her head, trying to think of what she felt positive. She bit her lip, feeling a bit awkward. What on Earth had she been thinking? It was as though, she planned to runaway from what was called her home. If anyone ever knew such a thing, word would definitely get out. But she didn't care...Was she really willing enough to let him go?


Her eyes drifted along the narrow, quiet hallways, as she felt herself drowned away in feelings. He hadn't showed up, left her waiting there for hours. Figures he left, Aeris thought, solemnly, as she made way to her room. She had decided to wait all night, but something told her he definitely wasn't going to be there. Her hands slowly reached for the knob, as she turned it, gently. Strolling into the darkness, that became of her.
She made way to the bed, as she sat down, without another thought. Her emerald eyes turned to the open window, as she let out a deep breath. The moon was quite a sight, La Lune, she thought. So full and bright, filled with joy as one may say. But that could never always be true.
Aeris paused, as she glanced away, her eyes had soon become adjusted to the darkness, as she slowly leaned back against the top headboard. She jumped, as she heard a loud clicking from just outside her open window. The young woman hesitated, as she slowly crept over to it, leaning her hand gently against the window pane, as she gazed out.
A figure stood out, just below, from his tall blonde spikes, to toe of his boots. Aeris, surprised, quickly leaned out, staring at him, startled for some moments. It was like an ending to a fairy tale, she realized, he had finally came, not leaving her with any doubt in her mind.
"What are you doing here?" she called out, as she gazed around the emptied yard. Cloud gazed back up at her, his eyes fixed upon her eyes.
"I wasn't gonna come back," he replied, in as soft a whisper as he could, so Aeris could hear him. "I was ready to get outta here...but, I couldn't just leave you, waiting...I didn't think about it..." Aeris paused, as she stared down at him, quickly gazing to the door behind her.


"Princess, where do you intend to go so late?" the guard questioned, a bit astounded. She hesitated, afraid if he were able to see through her eyes.
"Open the gates," she remarked, simply.
He stared at her for a brief moment, then back to his comrade, "I don't think I can do that, Princess. This Gate is strictly unauthorized, without permission from the Royal Family, I don't think I can help you with that.."
Aeris' eyes tightened, as she stared at him, "Are you assuming that I"M not a part of this Royal Family?"
"We didn't say that, your Highness," the other guard uttered, kneeling his head downward.
"Then, open the gates," she ordered, Cloud standing beside her. The two guards stood quiet, as one stared back at another.
"But--yes, your majesty," one of them replied, as he began to pull at the levers of the castle. Aeris' emerald eyes gazed over at Cloud, with a smile on her face, reassuring him that everything would be all right. He stared at her for what seemed to be so long, all night, he hadn't mentioned good-bye. Aeris slowly gazed down, her eyes pushing away her sorrow. They both walked about a couple of meters outside the gate.
She quickly glanced back up, a smile pressed upon her pale face, "I guess....its...good-bye..."
"Yeah....," Cloud uttered, normally agreeing. Her hands slowly approached his, as she placed a small glowing gem into his hands. Cloud's eyes quickly gazed up at her, "What's this?"
"Its my mother's....," she replied, her emerald eyes glimmering slightly, "It was taken from me, ever since, she passed on. But, I managed to get it back...and I want you to have it.." He shook his head, staring blankly at the young woman before him.
"I can't....," he uttered, pushing it away slightly.
"Cloud," Aeris began, her eyes watered, gently. The moon's light reflecting against it. "I'm never gonna see you again...take it..." The two's attention quickly turned to a calling voice from a distance. Scarlett quickly ran out, startling the guards, as she called out to them.
"GET HER!" she yelled aloud, "GET THAT GIRL! SHE STOLE MY JEWEL!!! GET HER, DO YOU HEAR?!?!" Aeris' eyes flashed, with surprised as she stared back at the guards, who looked a bit dazed. Her jewel? What the hell was she talking about? Everyone knew it was rightfully Aeris'.
"No...," she uttered, startled, as her eyes fell upon him again. She quickly glanced back, as the woman sprang closer to them. Her emerald eyes quickly turned upon Cloud, as she felt his sudden grip around her wrist.
"Go with me," he replied, not even a question. His blue eyes stared at her hard, wanting a quick answer. She slowly pulled away from his grip, as she gazed back yet again.
"I can''t...," she replied, looking down.
"You think goin' back over there, is gonna do you any good? I said I'd show you, didn't I? And now, you're makin' me break my promise....?" Aeris hesitated, as she gazed up, studying his face. His hand was held out to her, she closed her eyes, feeling a chill run down her spine. Almost as though words escaped through her head, telling her to go with her instincts. Aeris opened her eyes, looking up at him, she then took his hand willingly, as the two ran into the night.


NOTE NOTE:: Damn....Im getting worse at this hehe..sowwi pplZ...but I really hope u all like dis story of mines...I tried...should I continue? Review please!