Chapter 2 – Arrival
The new and improved Sector 7. Soon after the death of Sephiroth, Barret had begun a project to rebuild Sector 7. The tall, dark skinned man stood outside the replica of his house that was destroyed by Shinra. He sighed as he took in the fruits of his labors.
And to think, only a year ago, this place was nothing more then a pile of ruble, Barret thought.
But the real reason he was waiting outside his house was the fact that he was eager to see Cloud and Cid again. It had been a year since he had last spoken to either of them. As he leaned heavily against a railing, his ears picked up to voices.
"Are you sure this is the right way?"
"Yes I'm sure! I have been here before you know."
"Yeah, but that was over a year ago…"
Barret smiled. It was none other then Cloud and Cid. The warrior and the pilot stopped in their tracks as they caught site of Barret.
"Well, what do you know? Its Barret!" said Cloud with a smile. It was the first smile he had shown in a while. Barret stormed down the steps of his house with alarming speed, and grabbed the two in a tight embrace.
"Stop it you, old cook! You're crushing me!" Cid gasped. Barret put them down, still smiling.
"Old cook, eh? Shows what you know, I'm only three years older then you!" said Barret. "Well, at least I'm not crushing anybody!" replied Cid, massaging his ribs.
Barret turned to Cloud.
"So, my friend, how have you been? Hey where's your sword?"
"I had it destroyed Barret. I had no need for it anymore."
"You destroyed your sword!?" yelled Barret. "Your Insane! Well, it was your choice. But you kept the Materia we gathered, right?
Cloud nodded. Reaching into a pocket, and pulled out a leather, drawstring bag. Opening it, it revealed various colored magic orbs.
"Got them all right here," said Cloud.
"Good. Well, lets go inside, there are some people who would like to see you."
Barret, Cloud, and Cid entered the house.