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My Eyes Can't Lie

Everyone was standing outside waiting for the line to move out of the way so they could talk to the receptionist and get to their reserved table. Cloud was trying to shove people out of the way, but that resulted in him being chased by mad ninjas with throwing stars. Tifa tried to reason, saying they had a reservation, but everyone just ignored her. Everyone was starting to get aggravated, so Yuffie decided to try something.

"Hey, people! This is Lady Kisaragi speaking! Please move aside real quick so that we may get into the restaurant. I am kinda hungry." Yuffie said loudly, but not quite yelling.

"Oh! My Lady! Excuse us for our behavior!" Everyone said here and there as they moved aside. Tifa and Cloud just looked at Yuffie with teasingly jealous glares. She just smiled back.

"It's a talent!"

They all entered the restaurant and were seated to a table next to a very clean window that faced Da Chao, and the window on the next wall had the sun set, so they were surrounded with great views. They all took their seat, where Vincent sat at the end, on his left was Yuffie and Tifa. Then Cloud was at the other end, and on Cloud's left was Cid and Barrett. Nanaki was on the ground with Cait Sith. No one complained about their position, because they all had someone to talk to. Nanaki was the only one who could really stand Cait Sith, and Cait Sith was willing to talk to anyone who would listen.

"So, what are we going to get? This white wine sounds good, but I have never had this stuff. It is supposed to be the best Wutainese wine in the city." Yuffie asked looking at the menu of beverages.

"Why not both?" Cid asked.

"Hmmm...because we will all be really drunk and we have to be sober by midnight until midnight tomorrow."

"Why? What's tomorrow?" Cait Sith asked.

"My...the day the Dark Ninja's try to take the Eye."

"What Eye?" Everyone except her and Vincent asked. Yuffie explained to them about the Eye and the Dark Ninja's and everyone listened, and never noticed the waiter was pouring water into their cups until he dropped the pitcher.

"I-I'm sorry! I-It's just that...t-t-the E-Eye...please excuse me." The man bowed and left the room.

"What was that about?" Cloud asked.

"Ummm...nothing?" Yuffie said hopefully.

"I don't think so. What is it, Yuffie?" Nanaki asked.

"Well...the Eye is not the only a good little trinket. It is a powerful weapon that can do great things."

"Then why did the guy freak out?"

"Notice I said 'great things'. I never said good great things. In the wrong hands, all powerful weapons can be used for evil, and cause great destruction."

"I see. So...why do you protect the Eye?" Cait Sith asked.

"Because! If it goes into the hands of the Dark Ninjas, the world is as doomed as being hit with a million meteors!" Yuffie said starting to feel stressed.

"Why the )@*$^ do you have to protect the (*^%$!~ Eye?" Cid asked with worry.

"Because it is one of the duties of the ruler of Wutai." Vincent said quietly, looking down at the cloth on the table.

"How would you know, Vampie-boy?!" Cid yelled angrily.

"That is not your concern. Just know that I know."

"Cid, he's right. It is the duty of the ruler of Wutai. My duty. So shut up and let me talk."

"..."

"Thank you. Now, if you all remember, we are in a fine restaurant. One of the best in Wutai. This is not a place to talk about things like the Eye. The people are scared of its power. So we are going to continue this some other time, but for now, what are we going to eat?" Yuffie put on a fake smile and held up her menu.

"Ummm...I think I am going to get the special barbeque platter." Cid said.

"I am going to get the sushi supreme." Tifa said and put her menu down.

"I'm getting the spaghetti!" Cait Sith said.

"This is a nice restaurant, Cait. And I am paying. Aren't you going to get something good?" Yuffie asked.

"Spaghetti is good!"

"OK."

"I'm getting the stuffed chocobo!" Cloud said.

"...That is just pure evil, Cloud." Tifa commented.

"What? They are birds! You eat turkey without a second thought! Chicken, too!"

"Well, I'm gettin' me the prime rib with special gravy." Barrett said.

"And I'm having a ham bone." Nanaki said.

"What are you going to eat, Vinnie?" Yuffie asked sweetly.

"Hmmm...I don't know. I think I will try the squid salad, and the onion cream soup for an appetizer, and the steak with mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, and a little dish of applesauce." Vincent said not looking up from his menu, reading what he wanted. Everyone was silent and stared at Vincent, surprised at his immense appetite.

"Well...I guess it is a side effect for being in a coffin for 30 years." Cloud joked. Everyone laughed slightly, and Vincent blushed.

"Awww, it's OK, Vinnie. As long as you are full and content afterwards." Yuffie said.

"What are you going to have, Yuffie?" Tifa asked.

"I am going to have grilled fish with a side of fried rice."

"I thought you said to order good things!" Cait Sith argued.

"I am! You have never had fish and rice until you ate it here! It is the best!" Yuffie argued back.

"Sure."

The waiter came and took their orders. A different waiter, mind you. The other one told the manager he was feeling ill and left. They all ate their meal, and Cait Sith was mad at Yuffie because her food smelled better than his. And sure enough, Vincent ate every last bit of his food. And was given an antacid for his stomach ache. He tried to look all tough as all guys do, though, and said he was OK, but felt like throwing up when Yuffie punched him lightly in the stomach while walking out of the restaurant.

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Everyone started heading back to their rooms by 10. The dinner was late because of how busy Yuffie was, and because they were busy getting ready.

"That was a great dinner!" Tifa exclaimed as she fell on the bed. She and Cloud were sharing a room.

"Yeah, that was." Cloud agreed.

"Did you notice something about Yuffie and Vincent? I mean, sure, they are going out, but I mean, this is more...I don't know. It seems like she is even clingier than before..." Cloud asked Tifa.

"Well, maybe it has to do with the fact that she wants to propo...I don't know what you're talking about, Cloud. I don't know anything." Tifa said quickly.

"She's going to propose? Wait 'til the guys here this!" Cloud said laughing, heading towards the door.

"NO, CLOUD! You can't tell anyone. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone either. I was supposed to keep my mouth shut, and obviously I didn't. I can't believe I just did that! I am so stupid!" Tifa put her hands on her eyes, trying to figure out what to do.

"I won't tell, but...you should tell Yuffie."

"I know I should, but she'd hate me!"

"Yuffie? Hate you?"

"She told me she would if I ever told anyone. And she said she'd probably kill herself, too."

"..."

"Yeah, my thoughts exactly."

"You have to tell her though."

"I know...I know."

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"Wow. That was good. I think I'm gonna go to bed now, Vinnie. I need to rest up for tomorrow. I have lots of explaining to do." Yuffie yawned and crawled into bed. Vincent was in the bathroom brushing his teeth and mumbled,

"OK. I'll wake oo up at sewen firty."

"Hehehehe! OK. Good night!"

"Yuffie? Do you have a plan about tomorrow? I mean, about the whole Eye deal?"

"Oh, yeah! Of course! I prepared everything. It will all be alright."

"What is your plan?"

"I can't tell you, Vinnie. You'll find out tomorrow. I promise."

"Alright. You better not get hurt, though, Yuffie. I mean it."

"I won't. I'll be careful."

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Everyone was asleep by 11 o'clock that night. That is, everyone except for Yuffie. She knew what she had to do. Before midnight. She was probably the only one who remembered; the dinner was so great that no one remembered the discussion about the Eye. All she had to worry about was Vincent.

He just better not wake up. Oh, Leviathan, please don't let him wake up! Please! Please don't let him wake up! Just let him sleep peacefully, and let him live his life.

Yuffie thought to herself as she pulled a watch with Bedtime Bear (from the Care Bears. I love the Care Bears! ^^) on it. It was a gift from Yukkie on her birthday before she died.

Just in case I live through this, I have a watch to tell me when I can come back. She put on a black sweatshirt, black baggy pants, and a black light coat.

To lower the chance of being seen by the towns people.

She grabbed a bag and stuffed it with ten potions, three elixirs, and five ethers. She grabbed her shuriken and her silver bangle, and put in her best materia, and the Leviathan summon for luck.

That should do it. I hope... And she slowly walked out of the room, and crept out of the house. She traveled only in the shadows, but as quickly as she could. She had only one hour before the Dark Ninjas emerged. Before Goliath once again tried to take the Eye.

Where am I going to go? I think I will go to Lucrecia Falls. Then, after about 12 hours, I will go into the water and hide in a submarine. They will obviously search the water first, since they hate Leviathan. It won't take them long to do that. I have to be real quiet for that time. Oh, Gods. This is going to be so difficult. Have mercy, great Leviathan! Yuffie ran from the shadows and into the stables where she kept her father's old chocobo. It was a black chocobo named Titan. It was old, but very well trained and fast. He would also blend into the night with Yuffie, and was used when she was stealing materia from travelers. Meaning, he was the quietest chocobo in the world.

When she arrived to Lucrecia Falls, she slid off of Titan and looked at her watch.

11:58. Almost time.

"Titan! Go back to Wutai as fast as you can! Run as fast as you can! Please! I know you got here in 58 minutes, but if you can get there in two, I will give you so many mimet greens, you won't be able to eat them all before you die!" Yuffie whispered to the bird.

"Wark!" Titan replied loudly as it darted off faster than anything Yuffie had ever seen in her life. She stood there for a moment, then remembered she had to go into the Falls and hide before they even emerged.

I can't believe it. I won't be able to eat all day today! It's a good thing I ate a lot for dinner. This is going to suck. She looked at her watch.

11:59 and 57 seconds, 58, 59, midnight. Oh my Gods, I am going to die! Yuffie held her breath, and then looked at the pool of water at the far side of the cave. It trembled, then was still. Trembled, then was still. Then it trembled for five minutes straight, and then was still.

Yup. He's free alright. I hope Vinnie and the guys are OK. I hope they don't notice anything.

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OK. I know that was short compared to the last one, but hey. I am working very hard on this fic. Sorries! Please read and review!

Ruri-sugar