Chapter 5 – Wakening Up
Aeris groaned slightly, waking Cloud from his light slumber. Not knowing what time it was, Cloud stood up. He laid Aeris softly on the floor, and planted a soft kiss on her cheek. He then headed up the stairs.
Yuffie was leaning against the wall next to the stairs.
"Hey, Yuffie, how long have I been asleep? Asked Cloud as he neared the top of the stairs.
"Oh, about a day. We were getting worried about you," replied Yuffie.
Cloud nodded in thanks. Turning around, he sought out Vincent. He found him outside.
"Vincent, how long before Aeris wakes up?"
"Whenever you want her to."
Cloud stared at Vincent with disbelief.
"What do you mean 'Whenever you want her to'?"
"You can wake her up whenever you want. You've been sleeping with her all this time, how do you expect her to wake up?"
"…Yeah…I think I'll go do that then…"
Cloud wandered back into the house with a strange look on his face.
How could I have been so stupid? I mean, trust Vincent to make me wait before telling me the most important part of the revival, thought Cloud.
He wandered down the stairs, and kneeled down in front of Aeris's sleeping form.
"Wake up," whispered Cloud, stroking a finger across Aeris's cheek. Aeris gave a sharp gasp, and her eyelids slowly opened.
"Cloud…Cloud…is that you?" Aeris said in a confused voice.
Tears began stream down Cloud's face.
"Welcome back, Aeris. Welcome back," said Cloud tearfully.
Cloud swept Aeris off her feet, and spun her around.