Chapter 10: Breakthrough
Well Yuffie was practically dragging me to the sight of where the scream came from.
On the beach we all saw a giant serpent attacking this little girl.
Cloud: Hang on we're coming.
Yuffie: me too! And Perry as well.
Why does she always do that?
We got ready to do battle.
Cloud: It could be weak against something. Maybe Fire!
I cast Fire upon it and it seemed to have a good effect.
Yuffie: What do you have?
She tried to steal from it but got tossed onto the shore with a thud.
Yuffie: Ouch! Hey, think you can just toss me on my butt so easily?
Cloud: I think it does?
Yuffie: Shut up spike!
She tossed her shuruken at the creature and it came back to her.
Now it was moving oddly. Then it encased me in a bubble.
I wasn't feeling to well from the bubble. I couldn't breathe.
Yuffie: Oh no! How do we free him?
Cloud: Maybe this!
He used a Bolt on the bubble. The bubble shattered instantly.
Then I used my Limit again. Spiking Strike.
Tossing my sword in the air it spun around a lot then catching it like a spear I hurled it at the serpent and ran up to cut it five more times.
This really got it mad so it hit us with a tidal wave.
Yuffie: Now it's my time to shine!
She stood still for a second then ran up and cut it and jumped back. This made it do the tidal wave again. We weren't in the best shape but the beast was long dead.
The little girl seemed to be okay. We arrived before she was hurt.
Priscilla: Thanks! I'll be sure to see around for saving Mr. Dolphin and I.
She skipped home but fell on the steps up.
Priscilla: Ouch! My knee!
Cloud: You okay?
Priscilla: My knee hurts.
Cloud looked it over and decided it was only just temporary.
Priscilla: Oh, I don't know if I can walk.
Cloud: Fine, I'll take you home.
The tone in his voice makes you think that he doesn't like doing that.
He carried her home.
Yuffie: Wow! That sure was fun.
Perry: …
Yuffie: You're no fun.
Aeris: Perry, are you alright?
I nodded.
Aeris: Thank heavens. Can we go somewhere to talk?
Yuffie was still standing there.
Aeris: CAN I TALK TO PERRY?
Yuffie: Jeeze! Fine!
She left in a huff.
Aeris: So. How have you been?
Hello, I can't speak.
Aeris: Sorry. I forget that you can't speak. Do you still want to be away from us?
I shook my head.
Aeris: Oh I'm so glad. You were worrying everyone. Especially Tifa and I.
Tifa? Why would she worry about me? I mean she tore out my heart and used it as a hockey puck. I think she's making that up. Nobody else would ever love me. I refuse that!
Aeris: Hello in there? You've been spacing out for such a long time. Everything alright?
Perry: …yes…
Aeris: WHAT WAS THAT? Did you just speak?
I was as amazed as she was but I couldn't find the voice again. It was only faint to begin with.
Aeris: You spoke for you first time in a long time. Wow! You must be getting over that thing then.
Maybe I was. Who knows?
Aeris: Just remember that your little sister will be there for you.
Barret was at the top of the stairs to town.
Barret: Hey guys. Let's rest up. Gotta find a way to the new continent tomorrow.
Aeris: Pleasant dreams.
Yuffie and I went back to the old man's house to sleep again. She did the same thing to pay him. Everyone else went to an old lady's house across the street.
Yuffie: Well that battle sure tired me out.
She jumped onto the bed and fell down and just slept.
I was very surprised at this. I thought she just produced her own energy.
She didn't look too comfortable. Being the nice guy I am I folded out her bed and laid her in it and covered her up.
I had the urge to kiss her on the forehead, but I didn't want to have it lead anywhere.
I wasn't tired at all. I had to find a way to occupy my time.
Noticing that I needed to keep in shape for battles I decided to do some exercises.
I was working out for about an hour when Tifa walked in.
Tifa: Oh, working out?
I just looked up at her and then looked at the floor continuing with my push ups.
Tifa: She's asleep…
Now she was getting annoying. Why was she here?
Tifa: Hey, Aeris told me you said something today.
Standing and wiping the sweat from my face I nodded.
Tifa: I'm happy for you.
Whatever.
Tifa: Please don't take what I did as something to hurt you. I mean I do love you but there is someone else who I love even more than myself.
Now it's making sense. She loves Cloud. I just didn't give her that feeling he does. I can't compete with that.
Tifa: So would you please forgive me?
Perry: …sure…
I had said that in a whisper as I kinda forgot how to speak clearly.
Tifa: !?!? Wow. It's just…well, thanks for forgiving me. No hard feelings?
She held out her arms signaling she wanted a hug.
Perry: …yea…
I did the same as we advanced towards one another and wrapped our arms around one another for a few seconds then broke apart.
Tifa: Well I'm glad your progressing so well. See you in the morning.
Maybe my life is turning around for a change. It had better!
Exhausted I walked outside for a bit and then came back to sleep.
Upon entering the room I noticed Yuffie wasn't herself.
Yuffie: Why…Perry…what…a pleasant. What's this word?
The hell? She was dancing around trying to regain balance. She had a bottle in her hand. Oh great, she found booze.
Yuffie: I wanted something to drink and I found this. It's great…who are you again?
She was talking in a goofy manner. I guess she's a bit drunk.
Yuffie: I feel like a happy…bird…hic…
She was giggling after each sentence. I had to put a stop to this.
Yuffie: What are you doing?
Snatching the alcohol from her she desperately tried to regain it.
Yuffie: NO! Mine…that's…Yuffie drink!
She then got on her knees and cried.
Yuffie: Fine…you have it!
As I turned my back she tried to take it again.
Now I didn't want this to continue. Tossing the bottle into the air I slashed it with my sword shattering it into a million pieces.
Yuffie: That wasn't not nice…
I forgot Yuffie was capable of such things. Not only hyper but being a goofy drunk.
Yuffie: Oh…forgive me…I didn't want to yell…not at you…whoever you are.
Trying to walk her to her bed I wanted her to sleep.
Yuffie: No, I don't want to leave! The things will get me.
She'd better worry about me having to knock her out right about now.
Yuffie: Don't leave my side tonight!
Perry: …fine…
Yuffie: Oh thank you! Have I told you that your sexy when there are three of you spinning around me?
She was holding onto my arm when I got into bed and she plopped herself down next to me and started to sleep right on my shoulder.
Perry: …pleasant…dreams…
Lucky for her I was a nice guy.
When the morning rolled around I awoke with Yuffie still in the exact same position as last night.
She awoke with a great moan.
Yuffie: My head…kills.
She looked at the floor and saw some drops of alcohol.
Yuffie: Man, I got…hammered. Thanks…for helping me out…Perry.
Perry: …anytime…
Yuffie: I'm so sorry. I was being a jerk…ow…
She continued to feel her head.
Yuffie: Man, am I hungover?
Trying to arrange her things I helped her get moving.
Outside there was music playing.
Yuffie: Quiet! Uh…my head's gonna explode.
I had to hold her hand so she wouldn't fall over herself.
Cloud: What's with all this music?
Aeris: Well some people told me that the new president is having a parade in the upper city.
Barret: Rufus? I gotta pay my respects?
Red XIII: Maybe he's going to the new continent. We can pursue him.
Tifa: Good plan.
Priscilla: Hi Cloud!
The little girl we rescued came out of her house and walked down to give Cloud something.
Priscilla: This amulet is special. Please have it.
She handed him a red orb inside a locket.
Cloud: Summon Materia. Our first one!
Perry: not quite
Taking out Choco/Mog I spun it around my finger.
Tifa: When did you get that?
Aeris: Probably when he left us.
Barret: Not bad.
Yuffie: Put that away! Too shiny. Make eyes hurt.
How ironic. The girl who would do anything for materia doesn't want it to be seen.
Tifa: What happened with her?
Perry: …got too drunk…
Everyone was amazed that I said something audiable this time.
Aeris: You're voice is getting better.
Priscilla: Well, Cloud come with me. I'll help you get to the upper world.
She led Cloud away.
Barret: We can sneak on the elevator in the back.
Tifa: Yeah. Let's go people.
The rest of us marched to the elevator to try our luck.
Well Yuffie was practically dragging me to the sight of where the scream came from.
On the beach we all saw a giant serpent attacking this little girl.
Cloud: Hang on we're coming.
Yuffie: me too! And Perry as well.
Why does she always do that?
We got ready to do battle.
Cloud: It could be weak against something. Maybe Fire!
I cast Fire upon it and it seemed to have a good effect.
Yuffie: What do you have?
She tried to steal from it but got tossed onto the shore with a thud.
Yuffie: Ouch! Hey, think you can just toss me on my butt so easily?
Cloud: I think it does?
Yuffie: Shut up spike!
She tossed her shuruken at the creature and it came back to her.
Now it was moving oddly. Then it encased me in a bubble.
I wasn't feeling to well from the bubble. I couldn't breathe.
Yuffie: Oh no! How do we free him?
Cloud: Maybe this!
He used a Bolt on the bubble. The bubble shattered instantly.
Then I used my Limit again. Spiking Strike.
Tossing my sword in the air it spun around a lot then catching it like a spear I hurled it at the serpent and ran up to cut it five more times.
This really got it mad so it hit us with a tidal wave.
Yuffie: Now it's my time to shine!
She stood still for a second then ran up and cut it and jumped back. This made it do the tidal wave again. We weren't in the best shape but the beast was long dead.
The little girl seemed to be okay. We arrived before she was hurt.
Priscilla: Thanks! I'll be sure to see around for saving Mr. Dolphin and I.
She skipped home but fell on the steps up.
Priscilla: Ouch! My knee!
Cloud: You okay?
Priscilla: My knee hurts.
Cloud looked it over and decided it was only just temporary.
Priscilla: Oh, I don't know if I can walk.
Cloud: Fine, I'll take you home.
The tone in his voice makes you think that he doesn't like doing that.
He carried her home.
Yuffie: Wow! That sure was fun.
Perry: …
Yuffie: You're no fun.
Aeris: Perry, are you alright?
I nodded.
Aeris: Thank heavens. Can we go somewhere to talk?
Yuffie was still standing there.
Aeris: CAN I TALK TO PERRY?
Yuffie: Jeeze! Fine!
She left in a huff.
Aeris: So. How have you been?
Hello, I can't speak.
Aeris: Sorry. I forget that you can't speak. Do you still want to be away from us?
I shook my head.
Aeris: Oh I'm so glad. You were worrying everyone. Especially Tifa and I.
Tifa? Why would she worry about me? I mean she tore out my heart and used it as a hockey puck. I think she's making that up. Nobody else would ever love me. I refuse that!
Aeris: Hello in there? You've been spacing out for such a long time. Everything alright?
Perry: …yes…
Aeris: WHAT WAS THAT? Did you just speak?
I was as amazed as she was but I couldn't find the voice again. It was only faint to begin with.
Aeris: You spoke for you first time in a long time. Wow! You must be getting over that thing then.
Maybe I was. Who knows?
Aeris: Just remember that your little sister will be there for you.
Barret was at the top of the stairs to town.
Barret: Hey guys. Let's rest up. Gotta find a way to the new continent tomorrow.
Aeris: Pleasant dreams.
Yuffie and I went back to the old man's house to sleep again. She did the same thing to pay him. Everyone else went to an old lady's house across the street.
Yuffie: Well that battle sure tired me out.
She jumped onto the bed and fell down and just slept.
I was very surprised at this. I thought she just produced her own energy.
She didn't look too comfortable. Being the nice guy I am I folded out her bed and laid her in it and covered her up.
I had the urge to kiss her on the forehead, but I didn't want to have it lead anywhere.
I wasn't tired at all. I had to find a way to occupy my time.
Noticing that I needed to keep in shape for battles I decided to do some exercises.
I was working out for about an hour when Tifa walked in.
Tifa: Oh, working out?
I just looked up at her and then looked at the floor continuing with my push ups.
Tifa: She's asleep…
Now she was getting annoying. Why was she here?
Tifa: Hey, Aeris told me you said something today.
Standing and wiping the sweat from my face I nodded.
Tifa: I'm happy for you.
Whatever.
Tifa: Please don't take what I did as something to hurt you. I mean I do love you but there is someone else who I love even more than myself.
Now it's making sense. She loves Cloud. I just didn't give her that feeling he does. I can't compete with that.
Tifa: So would you please forgive me?
Perry: …sure…
I had said that in a whisper as I kinda forgot how to speak clearly.
Tifa: !?!? Wow. It's just…well, thanks for forgiving me. No hard feelings?
She held out her arms signaling she wanted a hug.
Perry: …yea…
I did the same as we advanced towards one another and wrapped our arms around one another for a few seconds then broke apart.
Tifa: Well I'm glad your progressing so well. See you in the morning.
Maybe my life is turning around for a change. It had better!
Exhausted I walked outside for a bit and then came back to sleep.
Upon entering the room I noticed Yuffie wasn't herself.
Yuffie: Why…Perry…what…a pleasant. What's this word?
The hell? She was dancing around trying to regain balance. She had a bottle in her hand. Oh great, she found booze.
Yuffie: I wanted something to drink and I found this. It's great…who are you again?
She was talking in a goofy manner. I guess she's a bit drunk.
Yuffie: I feel like a happy…bird…hic…
She was giggling after each sentence. I had to put a stop to this.
Yuffie: What are you doing?
Snatching the alcohol from her she desperately tried to regain it.
Yuffie: NO! Mine…that's…Yuffie drink!
She then got on her knees and cried.
Yuffie: Fine…you have it!
As I turned my back she tried to take it again.
Now I didn't want this to continue. Tossing the bottle into the air I slashed it with my sword shattering it into a million pieces.
Yuffie: That wasn't not nice…
I forgot Yuffie was capable of such things. Not only hyper but being a goofy drunk.
Yuffie: Oh…forgive me…I didn't want to yell…not at you…whoever you are.
Trying to walk her to her bed I wanted her to sleep.
Yuffie: No, I don't want to leave! The things will get me.
She'd better worry about me having to knock her out right about now.
Yuffie: Don't leave my side tonight!
Perry: …fine…
Yuffie: Oh thank you! Have I told you that your sexy when there are three of you spinning around me?
She was holding onto my arm when I got into bed and she plopped herself down next to me and started to sleep right on my shoulder.
Perry: …pleasant…dreams…
Lucky for her I was a nice guy.
When the morning rolled around I awoke with Yuffie still in the exact same position as last night.
She awoke with a great moan.
Yuffie: My head…kills.
She looked at the floor and saw some drops of alcohol.
Yuffie: Man, I got…hammered. Thanks…for helping me out…Perry.
Perry: …anytime…
Yuffie: I'm so sorry. I was being a jerk…ow…
She continued to feel her head.
Yuffie: Man, am I hungover?
Trying to arrange her things I helped her get moving.
Outside there was music playing.
Yuffie: Quiet! Uh…my head's gonna explode.
I had to hold her hand so she wouldn't fall over herself.
Cloud: What's with all this music?
Aeris: Well some people told me that the new president is having a parade in the upper city.
Barret: Rufus? I gotta pay my respects?
Red XIII: Maybe he's going to the new continent. We can pursue him.
Tifa: Good plan.
Priscilla: Hi Cloud!
The little girl we rescued came out of her house and walked down to give Cloud something.
Priscilla: This amulet is special. Please have it.
She handed him a red orb inside a locket.
Cloud: Summon Materia. Our first one!
Perry: not quite
Taking out Choco/Mog I spun it around my finger.
Tifa: When did you get that?
Aeris: Probably when he left us.
Barret: Not bad.
Yuffie: Put that away! Too shiny. Make eyes hurt.
How ironic. The girl who would do anything for materia doesn't want it to be seen.
Tifa: What happened with her?
Perry: …got too drunk…
Everyone was amazed that I said something audiable this time.
Aeris: You're voice is getting better.
Priscilla: Well, Cloud come with me. I'll help you get to the upper world.
She led Cloud away.
Barret: We can sneak on the elevator in the back.
Tifa: Yeah. Let's go people.
The rest of us marched to the elevator to try our luck.