I'm tired of playing Final Fantasy X now. I can't go on, my eyes are sore! HELP! Gak.Why does Yuna need rescuing? Well anyway, I Do care! " I'm not gonna let her die!" now where did that came from..? Wasn't that familiar to those people who plays FFX there? I had this dream, you know? About Final Fantasy X so I'm inspired to write a fic about it. I don't get it. I'm obsessed! Okay okay I like Tidus now! Hahahahahaha! Still. Cloud rules! But hey I can admire more than one person can I people?! I'm listening to the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack right now. Really great! INSPIRATION!! New two fics comin'

Here's a Final Fantasy VII story. Hope you'll like it. If you think it's lame, just let me know.It's my first time writing something about Final Fantasy.=3 Oh just to let you know I changed my E-mail ad. This is a Tifa x Cloud fic so you Aerith/Aeris x Cloud fans out there, BuTT oFF!! I love this pairing and all that surrounds it (except Aerith, I HATE HER)

Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy and Squaresoft. I'm doing this for fun and I promise not to use Final Fantasy and all it's other stuff in vain. I'll quit bashing Aerith blah blah blah...

THANKS TO ALL THE GOOD READERS WHO APPRECIATE MY FIC+ + + +

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Chapter 4: At The Bar part2

Cloud yawned as he listened to Barret's never ending sermon about the party. His eyeballs went back and forth, following the figure in front of him. He checked the clock on the wall above the counter. He placed his right hand under his chin.

" You got that?" Barret finished. He tapped his enormous foot.

" Got what- Oh yeah right. Got it." Cloud said groggily. He sighed again and carried the heavy load on his shoulders ( you know, the metal thingy on his left shoulder). He stumbled slightly and to gain balance. He took a step forward but something crunched his shoulder.

" And abou' that." Barret tapped the metal thingy. " Take that off Cloud. Don't need something to spoil the party." He forced a smile.

" Fine, if that makes you happy." Cloud closed his eyes though nerves were sprouting out on his forehead. He felt the belts loosen from his side as the metal things and Barret took off his other ornaments. This made Clouds body breathe. He thought of the last time he took it standing up besides lying down. A long time.

" Well looks like these are taken care of." Barret sounded triumphant. He saddled the 'knick-knacks' on his shoulder. " And no swingin' that there sword, Cloud" He pointed.

" Come on, Barret." Cloud smirked. " Would I do anything like that?" Cloud shook his head gently. Barret's reply was a simple glare in the eye. " Okay, okay! I get it." He raised his both hands in surrender. He stepped on the elevator thingy and paused, " Who's new working here anyway?"

" You'll find out soon." Barret grunted. " Now get up there and get dressed. Marlyn has everything ready for ya for the party."

Barret's face disappeared as the elevator zoomed up. ' hmm, what a drag.' Cloud thought scratching his head. His face turned to face a series of clothes on his bed. " What?"

" Don't throw those clothes around like you always do." A voice behind him cooed.

" Marlyn." Cloud started. He glanced at the clothes again. " I don't wanna be freak in a side show." He yelled as he pulled one clothe from the pile. " Marlyn."

" Now now," The girl pranced. " Don't make those comments again Cloud." Marlyn waved her finger from side to side. " I paid good gils for you to at least wear a single shirt or something."

" Whatever." Cloud stared at the heap again. Yet, one caught his eye. " Yeah, you're right. I'd better change."

Marlyn left the room after a lecture. She was pretty serious with the party clothes thing. She was desperate.

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" It's almost 6:00." Barret announced. He seemed tense and nervous. He wore a stupid tuxedo like thingy and not to mention not that flashy. " Where is that darn kid?" he demanded.

" Don't worry Dad," Marlyn clapped Barret at the back. " He'll come down." She wore a simple pink dress and a pair of 'simple' earrings.

" Well he'd better." Barret looked at the elevator thing. " He should hurry. We need help tonight, A lot of help."

" Patience is a virtue." Marlyn smiled.

The elevator thingy went down. Cloud was standing facing the opposite direction of the counter. He wore the usual turtle neck that he has and he wore a suit ( the one that's the long-sleeved of a tuxedo if you guys don't get me.). He turned around not facing the gawking father and daughter. Well, just to be perfectly honest, he looked 'perfect'.

" There Marlyn, happy now?" Cloud stretched his arms obliquely sideward. " Well, um- Oh look, the first guest!" Cloud pointed to break the ice.

" Cloud, I'm so happy!" Marlyn sobbed. Her hands clasped together.

" You're over reacting." Cloud pushed her away. He stared at himself with the mirror across him. He was also 'new' to this. He looked good. " Barret gotta go." He headed out. He stopped as someone blocked him from his destination. " Excuse me?"

The person with long raven hair glared at him at the corner of the eye. " You are, excused." He stepped aside-allowing Cloud to hit him on the shoulder. " You know," The person started. " There's going to be a party. You shouldn't run off and do your crazy stunts." He snickered.

" I do what I want to do." Cloud countered. They stared for a moment until a shout from behind broke the trance.

" Ah, Mr. Valentine!" Barret trudged toward the two. " I guess you met Cloud here." He wrapped an arm around the blonde.

" I see." He studied Cloud- up and down. " Nice to meet you." He stretched an arm out. " The name's Vincent Valentine." He smiled.

" Cloud Strife." He shook his hand with Vincent. " I guess I should leave." Cloud retrieved his hand fast. " I got business to attend to Barret." He turned to Vincent. " You too,"

" Nice grip, Strife. Nice grip." Vincent chanted near Cloud's ear.

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" Sector. What was that again!" A girl yelled her scarf flying behind her. " Oh no oh no!" She squeaked. She turned left to right. " Great, my first job. Gone!" She punched the air. THUG " Oopsie.."

" Hey, What was that for!" A teen stood up shaking his head. " There are other people here to ya know?" Cloud stared at the girl. " Ummm, hi?"

" Gaah! You- you're wearing a party thing." She pointed.

Cloud leaned his head side wards and saw the girl's load. " Um, If you're looking for Barret he's over there by sector-"

" Got it!" She slapped a high five. " Thanks buddy, I owe you one!" She ran off.

" Whatever." Cloud continued. ' Man, what a crazy world this is.'

Songs filled Midgar's air. The temperature was really cold. The sky was starless nothing but plain mist. The streets were packed. The sky did look peaceful even if it was covered with smoke.

Cloud gasped letting air pass through him. He rubbed his hands together. " I really need to get back to the bar now." He turned. " And I promised Barret to show the newbie around." He walked in a fast pace.

The bar was crowded now. Many people did come. A series of lights filled every corner of the bar. Chocobos were parked up front. Motorcycles and other vehicles were also placed.

Cloud stepped inside. He could hardly get through the sea of people surrounding him. He finally sighed in relief as he reached the bar counter. " Marlyn, this is insane!" He yelled.

" I dunno, Cloud." She giggled. " I kinda like it." She laughed so hard and no one seemed to care.

" See how drinking gets to ya?" Cloud joked. He drank a couple of times to loosen up. He felt his face turn beet red. " Too- much." he panted his eyes partly closed. Some one sat beside him, which made him wide-awake.

" Hey Marlyn," She smiled her long dark hair bounced. " Another order please." Her triangular earrings glittered. She wore a sleeveless white shirt and a 'really' short skirt ( that made Cloud blush than letting him feel drunk). " Thanks,- huh? Hey, My names Tifa what's yours?" She leaned toward Cloud.

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That was a short chapter! I'm mad. Why? I'm so damn hungry! It's already 1:19 AM sharp. I'm hungry, sleepy and darn tired! People I'm trying my best. I'm starting on a story. It' an FFX thing. I promise it will be good. I'm making a Kingdom Hearts thing too. Stay tuned for that. Chapter 5? Going to be great!

Note: I changed my name from Kurt-Hiwatari and check out what was it. was it Rinoa Squall or I dunno. That's Shenny G. Potter! If you want FFVIII stories check it out. That person's my counter part in Final Fantasy! Okay then peace!

YEVON HELP ME!!!