Final Fantasy 7's: Intertwined Destinies
Ch. 2: Conversations
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"You know something Aeris, don't you? What are you hiding?"
The pair of eyes wondered this aloud.
What's going on?"A lot more than you think."
A tall dark figure came up from behind. His deep blood-red eyes sparkled in the moonlight. It was about midnight and the moon was full. Some of the beams fell on the two figures, showing the two people. Yuffie and Vincent.
"You care deeply, I know."
Vincent watched her out of the corner of his eye. She looked so pale and fragile in the moonlight. He stopped looking at her and turned his attention to the scene before him.
They both watched the stream in front of them. The stream flowed smoothly under the bridge. Neither talked for a while. They both wanted to savor the peace. Vincent and Yuffie loved their little playful fights, but sometimes they just liked to sit back and enjoy their surroundings. They both treasured this time. But right now, they both felt uneasy. Yuffie was the first to speak.
"Yes I do, I care very deeply. Why? Why did this happen? I mean, I know that by denying his feelings for Tifa he was killing them both, but why did she have to leave?"
She let the tears flow down her cheeks freely. She could do that around him, he was so...sweet and caring. Yeah, that's it.
Vincent looked down at the poor young woman.
Is it possible that she has feelings for him?Vincent shook his head. No. If she did, then why was she so concerned about Tifa? He knew they were both so close, and he knew that they shared all their secrets. He knew that with Tifa's leaving, Yuffie would be alone. But, was it sadness or, anger? It didn't make sense.
"Yuffie, I can feel your pain. Its hard on all of us."
She nodded. Vincent was always there. Now, he was there even more, since Tifa was gone. She was struck with an idea.
"Maybe, if I talk to him, then-"
She was cut short.
"No. This is not the time to be emotional. A change is coming Yuffie, I know it, I can feel it. We must be prepared. Do not tell anyone just yet, I need some more time to think this through."
Yuffie stared at him wide eyed. It was strange. She had been feeling the same exact thing lately. Also, Red had said something to that effect earlier that week before he left.
Erie"Does it have something to do with Tifa?"
Yuffie's voice was shaky as she said this. She knew there was a connection, she just didn't know where. She may usually act playful and selfish like a child, but she could be just as smart and responsible as any adult when she needed to be.
"Yes, but its something more than her. Yuffie, have you had a reoccurring thought in your head you just couldn't get out?"
Vincent tilted his head towards her. He looked at her with a grim expression.
"Yes, go on."
"Well I've been having one lately and all it says is that 'secrets will be revealed'. Each time this happens, i feel a strong life force, an evil life force. That's why tomorrow I wish for you to train with me. We HAVE to be prepared."
His eyes tore away from hers. She was the only one he had mentioned this to. He sighed and turned his attention back to Yuffie. She had watched him and let what he said sink in. She looked up at him, their eyes locked.
"Trust me."
Even though his request was barely a whisper, she heard it. She nodded her head her eyes never leaving his.
His eyes, so deep...NO! This is important!Yuffie forced herself out of those thoughts and got a hold of herself.
"Is there something wrong?"
Vincent cocked his head to the side. She was acting weird.
"No, i was just thinking about the situation."
I could never tell you, you have your own problems to deal with...
Their eyes never did leave each other. She coolly took hers away, and stared at the less intense scene of Wutai.
"So, is this change good or bad?"
"Both."
She exhaled heavily. She had a feeling he would say that. She ran her fingers through her jet-black hair. She had felt the change too, so she couldn't help wondering about everyone else. What Yuffie was really concerned about was how Tifa fitted into the picture. It was puzzling to her. Then, after a long silence she thought about something she had looked over.
"Vincent, what if Tifa is the evil that is behind the change? I mean, is it possible?"
Vincent was taken aback by her sudden outburst, but understood perfectly what she meant. Yuffie licked her lips nervously. Fear started to grip her heart. If this was true, then anything was possible. Even the possibility that Sephiroth was alive. Oh, boy, she didn't even want to go there, she still had to go to sleep.
"I see what you mean, anything is possible-"
Yuffie's face reflected what she was thinking inside.
"-But, i don't think it is very likely."
Vincent knew that if she thought of it too much, she would stress herself out. So he did what he could. He lied. There was a possibility, a small one, but there was a chance. Thankfully, his lie worked. He sighed.
Treating her like a child again.
"You should go and get some sleep. You have a long day ahead of you."
He managed to smile at her. Even though he talked like other people, and talked more than he used to, he still didn't smile that much.
"Yes Sir! Right away!"
Vincent watched her leave with a question in his mind.
How is it possible for her to act so happy on the outside, and yet be so sad? Who am I kidding, she'll never tell me. Besides, it's none of my business.
Vincent turned back to the scene. Unknown to him, Aeris was up and had heard the conversation.
I wish I could help, I assure you everything is okay, but...I've made a promise. Oh, I'm so sorry...
She shook her head. Then, a grin came to her face.
Yuffie and Vincent are becoming closer than before. Hmmm, Is it, more?Aeris quickly dismissed the thought, it wasn't her place. Hey, what could she say? She IS a hopeless romantic after all. With that in mind, she crept off to bed.
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Yuffie crept up to her room, if she were to be caught; she would NEVER hear the end of it, especially from that tramp Shintari.
"Hold it! Were have you been all night child?"
The lights flashed on, revealing a sleepy Godo, and a VERY pissed stepmother.
"Well, well. Its 1 in the morning. Where have you been?"
Her stepmother narrowed her eyes. She had married Yuffie's dad a year ago. Yuffie hated her, and she knew it. And her stepmother LOVED it.
"Oh, nowhere really. Just went out, got laid, got high, oh yeah, did you know you're going to be a grand-ma?"
Yuffie REALLY didn't like her. Godo scowled.
"How dare you talk to your mother like that! Apologize!"
This infuriated her.
"Mother? MOTHER!! I don't have one remember? You drove her away! That old hag is not my MOTHER just because you married her!"
On that note, Yuffie stormed into her room.
"Ohh, that bitch! Both of them ruining my life! Making me become a 'lady'. Ha! You mean dressed up whore!"
Godo and his wife could hear her through the door. Godo shook his head as his wife smiled.
"She is very strong Godo."
He looked at her in disbelief.
"You mean disrespectful."
"No, strong. She can handle what is about to come. She will also need a strong and handsome husband."
She smiled evilly.
Mother knows best.
"Wha? What are you talking about woman? Her suitors are just fine. They aren't rich, but hey."
"Oh forget it dear. Leave it to me."
Godo, still confused, shrugged and headed off to bed.
What are you scheming woman?She had formulated the perfect plan
Only the best. I have plans for you Yuffie, my daughter....
She whispered her thought to Yuffie's door.
I will be victoriousAll this happened unbeknownst to Yuffie, for she had fallen asleep, unaware of what was yet to come.
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