Disclaimer : I don't own Vincent,Aeris, or Red XIII. I made my own characters for Matsuri,Felanna,Brianna,Kikyo,Ashu,Raya,Ayame,and several others and gave them names from different animes so I sorta own those. All in all Just don't sue me cuz I am a poor highschool student with no cash. ^_^

On with the story.....................

The Child

This takes place about 50 years after Final Fantasy 7 ends. Vincent and Red are the only "living" AVALANCHE members remaining, but then again...........never mind *shuts mouth*

Characters ---

The Good People
Aeris (Air-is)
Ashu (Ah-Shoo)....kinda like a sneeze......
Kikyo (key-key-yo)
Matsuri (Maut-su-re)
Red XIII
Felanna (Fell-on-ah)
Brianna (Bree-on-ah)
Vincent

The Bad People
Ayame (Eye-ah-may)
Raya
Others..

****Street in Midgar****

Red and his son Ashu are strolling back from a trip to the item shop

Red : I can't believe how much Midgar has changed !

Ashu : What do you mean Daddy ? (A son !?!?! How the crap did that happen ???)

They continue walking down the streets of Midgar.

Red : Well Ashy (awwww), about 50 years ago when I was travelling around the world with Cloud and the others....

Ashu : CLOUD ! As in Cloud Strife !?!*gets excited*

Red : Yes Ashu, now don't interupt. Midgar used to be a depressing place under the cruel and heartless control of the Shinras. Although Midgar was a terrible place to live, and very depressing, a great number of people lived here; because it was the place they called home. But, after the battle against Sephiroth (^_^ Sephy-san), Meteor came and completely destroyed Midgar, It was bebuilt into what it is now about 15 years ago by Vincient Valentine, almost around the time Sabre was born.(haha Mayor Valentine)

Ashu: Daddy! I remeber you talkin about him before.

Red: Yes he was also with Cloud on our journey.

Ashu: How many people were with you, Dad?

Red: Well Cloud, of course. There was also Tifa,Barret,Aeris,Cait Sith,Yuffie,Cid,and Vincent.

Ashu: Wow! Thats alot of people

Red: Yes it was but we were glad to have so many friends around. Now lets get home before Sabre gets angry at us for not having these items home sooner.

****Red's House****

Red is by himself in his room thinking about the past. He looks up at his wall,which happens to display all the weapons and materia from the fight against Sephiroth.......

Red: I can't believe everyone is gone....first Aeris died on our journey, and Cloud,Tifa,and Barret died in the incident at Nibelheim when the Mt. Nibel reactor exploded. Cait Sith just disappeared, Cid eventually died from all that smoking and drinking (go figure). and Yuffie..........atleast she died of old age with children and a grandchild (ahhhhhh her as a mother and grandmother!!!!!!!! Scary). *sighs* But Matsuri.................

As Red was off lost in memories he failed to notice a pale glow the greenish-white materia under Aeris' staff

Aeris: Red..............Red XIII

Red: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH who's there? You voice is familiar but............Who are you ?!?!

Aeris: Poor poor Red, don't you remember Aeris

Red: Aeris ?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Aeris: Look at Holy, Red...

Red looks over at the materia and sees the "ghost of Aeris appear. The "ghost" walks over to a chair and sits down.

Aeris: This is a spirit projection of my body.... Red I came to tell you something......something I hope will relieve your pain.

Red: Why should I listen to you !!!! Your last "visit" was most unwelcome and it isn't wanted now.

Aeris: I came to tell you that you shouldn't dwell on the past, distant or near present. None of us want you to grieve over our passing. Matsuri is especially worried about you.....

Red: Ma...Matsuri.......please Aeris.... leave......just go away... I can't deal with this right now

Aeris: If you wish for me to leave I will go, but I beg you to atleast go see Vincent and talk to him.. He may be able to help.
Red: leave..........please

Aeris: Goodbye Red. If you or any of your family ever needs to talk to someone just hold Holy and think of me Aeris fades out of sight and Red collapses to the ground.

Red: .............Matsuri............

End of the Prologue

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I know. I know... it is really short. This is just some pathetic story I decided to write in my free time. I have about 5 chapters finished already...and they are EXTREMELY short and it will take me awhile to get them up. Please R&R. I can deal with flames but be nice about em....
~Empress Riho~