WHERE ANGELS LIE
-Chapter 11-


Yuffie laid still on the bed, as she slowly sat up, pressing her head against the headboard. For a second, as she slept there, she felt as though her heart had stopped, while as well she couldn't breath. Yuffie pressed her fragile hands roughly against her chest, to calm her beating heart. It scared her more than anything, if anything were to happen to her in that split second, how would she be able to call anyone.
Her eyes began to water, as she leaned down, whimpering softly to herself. She was too afraid, never in her life had she ever been so afraid of anything. Her honey colored eyes gazed up, as she noticed the door opening slowly. Tifa walked in, surprised at Yuffie's position.
"Yuffie!" she uttered, running to her side, "What's wrong? Are you okay?" She was then surprised, as her arms quickly wrapped around Tifa's waist. Tifa sat there, gently stroking the young woman's back.
"I don't want to...," she whimpered, her eyes shut tightly, "I don't...."
"Yuffie," Tifa uttered, slowly pulling the girl away, "It's all right...it's okay..." Her eyes searched around the room, nervously.
"Where's Vincent?" Yuffie questioned, a scared look upon her face, "Where is he? I gotta find him...." Tifa quickly placed her hands firmly on her slender shoulder.
"Yuffie," she began, "calm down...he's not here right now..Just calm down, I'll tell him as soon as he gets back...I'll tell him you want to talk to him."
She shook her head, staring briefly at the woman that sat beside her, comforting her, "No....I gotta go find him..."


He stood, as he let life pass him by. Every minute was wasted, as he stood there, staring off in the distance that hung lifelessly before him. A promise that perhaps he, himself couldn't have kept. But all that didn't matter, he wanted to be there for her. Wanted to make her feel loved, although it was so hard for him to show it. His attention slowly adjusted behind him, as he noticed Yuffie, standing there, her chest heaving heavily, as she stared back at him.
The two stood in silence, silence that held them down. He watched her, as she stood without a single word escaping her. She slowly walked over to Vincent, standing before him, as her eyes fixed onto his. Before he had a chance to say anything, her arms flew around him, tightly. He could hear her soft cries, that were so far buried against him. Her eyes were shut tightly, as she stood there, in the silence that became of them.
Vincent closed his eyes, as he wrapped one of his arms around her petite figure, comforting her. He knew what she had been crying about, even if he tried to forget what it was, there was no use. Things happened, and that was the way it was, and the way it was going to be. Even if he had to live through it again. He took it in willingly.
Yuffie slowly pulled away, as she stared up at him. His eyes were emotionless, as he gazed down at her. All she wanted then, was to feel loved by him. All she ever asked for....
"Just once...," she uttered, her voice calm, "Can you....can you kiss me?" Vincent stood there, studying her appearance. He couldn't help but stare at her the way he did. Everything, he only realized til its end. He looked into her eyes, as he thought about the many things he regretted, but that wasn't going to be one of them. Then, he kissed her, softly, her hands brushing against his face. It ended soon after, as she stared up at him, with tears filled in her eyes.
They could only stand there, silently, before Yuffie glanced away. Then she turned back onto him, as she forced a smile, that hurt her more than anything. Her hands gripped tightly onto the front of his red cape, as a child would have.


Wutai was quiet, except for the soft chirping of the birds nearby. The town had somehow become so lonely, that it frighten most people. Vincent sat beside the bed, leaning back in the chair, as his eyes peered out towards the window. It rained so hard, so hard, that it was nearly unbearable. Yuffie's eyes gazed upon him, as her face laid frail. It seemed as though, she hadn't been eating. Her brown eyes fluttered softly, slowly, as she began to feel herself grow weak.
The man's attention quickly fell upon her, as he stood up, walking to her side. His crimson eyes stared at her, as her eyes began to shut slightly. So many things were left at that, it scared him. Vincent kneeled down beside her, as he pressed his hands firmly against hers. Yuffie slowly glanced up at him, as she uttered, softly, slowly...
"I feel tired...."
He took in a deep breath, paused by the silence, "Just hold on....I'll take you there..." He slowly stood up, as he took her into his arms, carrying her as if she were a small child. Yuffie's brown eyes dimmed, slightly, as she helped pull herself up, wrapping both arms tightly around the man's neck, burying her face into the collar of his red crimson cape.


The rain pounded roughly, as he sat her down. Her eyes fluttered softly, as she held her weight against him. Yuffie stared at the tombstone, so many thoughts streaming through her mind. Yet, it was so hard, to even try to realize it on her own. Her hands gripped tightly onto Vincent's cape, as she turned away, then glancing up into his face. His eyes adjusted downwards, as it met hers.
"Does it hurt?" she questioned, her voice still, "Does it hurt to die?" He shook his head, slowly, as his grip tighten around her. "I'm so cold...," Yuffie uttered, tears filling her eyes, as she pressed herself against him. He hesitated, as he glanced up at the dark skies above them.
"Meet me there...," she uttered, "you promised...," there was a sudden pause, "Vincent....tell me..that I was a place in your heart...a place in your heart...."
Vincent stared down at her, his chin then resting against her head, "You are....not was...you will be...." She smiled slightly, as her hands gripped upon him tighter, as if she never wanted to let go. She had so many emotions inside her, and for once, she felt happy at that very moment. Yuffie didn't regret anything, for he was there beside her.
"Will I meet those angels?" she questioned, glancing into the distance in front of her.
"You'll meet those angels," Vincent uttered, softly, "You'll meet them...and you'll be happy knowing you did...." Yuffie took in a breath, as she breathed softly. "Things will be better...you'll be happy there. Never thinking about the things you had to go through....everything will be erased from your mind...everything you ever came to know...."
Yuffie closed her eyes, slightly, as she spoke softly, murmuring, "....I love you....." Vincent hesitated, as he felt her grip loosen, slowly. Everything happened so slowly, as her tiny hand fell upon the puddles that flowed on the damp ground. Like a calm of a broken stream. He sat in the silence, nothing but the falling of rain that had been drowned away. Vincent glanced down at the young girl, her eyes shut, a peaceful look placed upon her face.
His crimson eyes gazed up, at the cloudy sky, as he held onto a train of thought that never escaped him. The story of angels and death...a place that promised eternal happiness. The Promised Land, that Aeris spoke of. Vincent took in a deep breath, as he felt his eyes burn heavily, surpassing the tears that bound to come. She was there...Perhaps, that was Where Angels Lie...


"So we'll whisper a dream here in the darkness
Watching the stars till they're gone
And then even the memories have all faded away
These days go on and on"




NOTE NOTE :: yea...its still hummm, does everyone hate me now? I had to end it this way, it keeps me thiking about it hehe. If not the readers, yea well.....I wonder if that was deep enough, I tried to make the sad part realll deep, did it work? Review please? GO ON TO THE NEXT CHAPTER TOO KAY. There's more to that end!