I'm with you
Chapter 1 Remembrance
It's been a couple of years. I think three to be exact. I was part of a group called Avalanche sworn to fight for the good of Midgar and then to fight for the good of the planet. I have never thought when I was a little girl I would be a hero and save humanity with the one I loved. Or so I thought I loved him.
I have retired in my old house in Nibelheim. I never thought this strange place, once burned down to the ground and now whole as if nothing happened, would be my home again. It was all I have since all my other friends had their own lives to live.
I walked up to my room as I usually did when the stars started to creep into the sky. I sat on the windowsill as I looked out unto the night sky. The stars glimmered as it surrounded the lovely full moon. I smiled sweetly wanting to touch the sea of alluring diamonds in the sky. I loved the sky so much.
Suddenly, I felt a simple sigh come over me. Every time I sat here and looked at the enchanting heavens, I would always real *him*.
"Cloud.." I said in a soft whisper.
Long ago, after he left to join SOLDIER, I felt some change of emotion come over me for the blonde boy. I always thought of him as a shy, cute boy, but my friends advised me how "different" he was and was too weird to join our group. As a somewhat weak person, I gave into them and tried my best to avoid him. I knew that was inevitable when we made that promise that night under the stars.
When I heard Shinra would be coming to the town to investigate the Mako reactors, I jumped and requested to become their guide. Fortunately, I received my wish and waited for them to arrive. I felt my heart jumped when I thought that I might be able to reunite with my friend once more. I had full confidence that he made it. He was so determine he would when we talk about it. As I noticed them, I saw no sight of my beloved acquaintance. I couldn't take the disappointment, so I ran in tears back to my home.
Later, when Sephiroth went insane and killed my father, I went head on with his sword in my hand. I tried my best to fight him, but he was too strong. He took his sword back and slashed into my chest. I fell back and closed my eyes. I was going to die and be with my parents. I wanted to cry, but somehow I couldn't. As I began to loose hope, I heard footsteps running towards me. I looked up and saw one of the Shinra guards. He took me in his arms. I watched him place me down and run to follow Sephiroth. Was he going to battle him? My thoughts were coming to an end as I went into an unconscious state. I lived but how I survived was a mystery to me.
After some years, I found Cloud again and introduced him to Avalanche. He gave a shrug and informed me the job would do for now. My heart began to beat as I saw him as a true man. How could I ever think he was weird when I was younger?
Flash back...
"Cloud. this will be your first mission as an Avalanche," I said as I finish wiping a table off.
"Yeah, It's know big deal." Said Cloud with a shrug to his shoulders.
"Yo, SOLDIER boy, Let's get going!" said Barret as he yelled from outside.
Cloud scowled as he heard Barret's rough voice. I could tell the tall black man would annoy him. I chuckled silently as he gave me a curious look. They would both be the death of each other. Cloud waved a hand in my face as I snapped out of my humorous thought.
"I'll be seeing you later, Tifa," said the spiky hair man.
"Okay... Cloud, I know you're an Ex- SOLDIER and all, but please be careful," I said as I slipped a strand of my chestnut hair behind my ear.
"Of course! Don't worry about me," said Cloud as he gave a quick smile.
He gave a quick wink and ran out to the others. I looked at the door he left through for a while. I didn't want to see him leave, but the mission was important. I gave a sigh and went on my way to work.
Back to Present..
We had our good times like those for a while. I felt as if he looked at me with desiring eyes or that's what I wanted, but it all changed when a certain flower girl came into the picture.
Aeris, to me, was a sweet girl and I thought She and I were almost best friends. She and I had no problems except one. We were both in love with the same man. It was true, she was beautiful and maybe everyone had a better connection with her than me. But I had something she didn't. I was Cloud's childhood friend and we always had a bond since our promise.
As the journey to save the planet progressed, it seemed Aeris found ways to make Cloud smile and laugh, leaving me skeptical. I wanted to make him smile and laugh. I tried my best and it worked a couple of times, but she made him appear more at peace. She had a talent to brighten up people's faces. I was there to keep our group going, but she made them smile and I knew I couldn't be compared to her.
When she died in the hands of Sephiroth, everyone was shattered especially Cloud and I. I never wanted her life to end as tragic as it did. I could still feel the pain and the tears I gave when I touched her deceased face. I knew my job, as the optimistic one was needed because Cloud was on the verge of an emotional breakdown. I then knew he cared for her so much, so I gave a little space.
In the Lifestream, where Cloud and I fell into at Mideel, I had to bring him to his old self. His mind was so unclear that we had to take steps and I had to show him the real truth about the Cloud I knew back in Nibelheim. Along the way, I found out things I never thought. He liked me when we were younger and he tried to join SOLDIER to impress me. My heart fluttered when I heard this, but I knew it was no time to act so girlish. As we went on, I found that he didn't make SOLDIER and that he was only a Shinra guard. The same Shinra guard that helped me back in the Mako reactor when Sephiroth stabbed me. I was astounded and felt he kept his promise. As if like a fairy tale, Cloud came to his senses and we rejoiced in a sudden embrace. I couldn't help but to cry knowing my Cloud was back.
The night before we took on Sephiroth, everyone left to say good bye to their love ones. Cloud and I stayed because we had no love ones except each other. We started to talk as I felt it was time to tell him my feelings. In a way I did tell him, but in a way I didn't. All I knew is he laid with me as we slept for the coming battle. His body felt so warm and muscular as he placed an arm around my small petite yet develop waist. I felt his steamy breath on the back of my neck. Oh, I wanted to turn around and kiss him passionately, but I knew it would be too much. This moment was all I had and I wanted every second of it to be wonderful. He tried to wake me up early, but I told him "Please, Cloud, a little while longer. I want to remember this moment.". He nodded as we went back to sleep. I didn't know if he agreed because he loved me or just pities me, I didn't care. As long as he was by my side, I hadn't a care in the world. I would take Sephiroth head on again if he were by my side. I wouldn't care to die, but only if Cloud was by my side till the end.
After defeating Sephiroth and the Meteor was gone, everyone started to go their separate ways. If I knew this would be the last time I would see Cloud, I would have told him truly how I felt. I remembered the incident like it was yesterday.
Flashback...
I was looking all over for Cloud. We were still in Highwind, but the battle was over. Everyone was celebrating in the cockpit. I ran down the stairs as I thought he might be in the Meeting Hall. I opened the door and there he was sitting in a chair.
"We won.. Isn't it wonderful, Cloud?" I asked with a smile.
"Yes, Tifa.. Now I can go and begin another mission," said Cloud.
I looked at him weirdly as I walked up to him. What was he talking about? Sephiroth was gone as well as the Meteor and Shinra. All was going to be peaceful at last. I wanted to know where was he going.
"Cloud, what is there else to do? All the evil is gone." I said as I looked at my childhood friend.
"It's not that.. I told you earlier. I was going to meet her.. I'm going to look for Aeris," said Cloud as he looked at me with his Mako eyes.
His face was serious, so I knew he wasn't joking. Was there really a way to revive her? I wondered while looking at him.
"You must think I'm crazy," said the blonde hero as he gave a short chuckle.
"No, I don't, Cloud. I would never think that about you," I replied as I fixed strand of his blonde hair out of his face. "In fact, I will come with you and we can meet her together like I said before."
He looked at me and gave a sigh. Why did he sigh like that? I was strong and even though I might not be that bright, he might need my company and my optimistic side to keep him following the goal. He rose up from his seat and started to walk away.
"No, Tif, I need to do this alone.. I want to find her myself and then tell her what I've never told her or anyone before," said Cloud.
He looked at me with his eyes. His eye looked as if they were about to cry. I started to feel concern and frightful. What did he want to tell her?
"I love her, Tif. I thought about it awhile and I just thought she was just a close friend who I could count on like you. I even told her that I love someone else.. It was you ,"said Cloud.
I gawked at him as my jaw was opened. He loved me.. I wanted to jump up for joy, but I remember that he also said he loved her. It didn't make sense, but I would let him try to explain then ask him my thoughts.
"You see, at the beginning of this journey, I felt something for you, Tifa, but I was so scared to loose your friendship with me. I didn't want to loose it when I finally had you as a true friend. Aeris was always there, like you, but somehow she made feel as if she brought peace to my soul. I thought she looked at me as Zack's replacement, so I didn't really return her affection until she came to a dream the night before she died. She said something that made me think about her. After she died, I was furious and hurt. You did your best to cheer me up, but every night I could see her face... That when I realized I loved her more than a friend." Said Cloud.
I looked at him with hurt in my eyes, but I knew he didn't need me crying on him and whining about how I felt. He did love her and so I had to come to terms that he wouldn't love me back anytime soon.
"I guess he did pity me when we laid together last night.." I thought as I bit my lip.
He looked at me wondering what I was thinking. He placed his manly hand on my soft cheek and gave a simple smile. I looked at him in his warm eyes and smile. He was making this worse for me. I turned my face from him making him frown.
"Tifa, don't be that way. You are my best friend. I'm sorry I can't bring you with me, but I promise when I bring her back, you'll be the first one to see us together, okay?" Asked Cloud.
He didn't get it. I loved him. I would die for him if only to hear him say he returns my feelings. It felt as if I lost the war to his heart without even trying. I wanted to cry but I knew it would be senseless of me. I turned to him and tried my best to smile.
"When are you leaving then?" I asked in a sweet tone.
"Right now. Please don't tell the others where I went. I know I can trust you to keep it a secret," replied Cloud with a wink.
I rose from my chair and walked up to him. He was leaving again. This time leaving me alone. I spread my arms out and embraced him in a loving hug. This might be the last time I'll see him. I could feel my tears wanting so bad to come out, but I have to be strong in front of him. He returns my hug and gave me a soft kiss on my forehead.
"Hey, don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll be seeing you, Tifa," said the spiky hair man as he released me.
He grabbed his long, huge sword and pouch of master materias and items. He looked back at me with a warm smile and left out of the Meeting Hall and out of my life. I stood there looking at the door. He was gone and he left to find the girl who truly had his heart. I took my arms and hugged myself tightly. Now, I started to cry. The tears wouldn't stop and I wouldn't let them. I had this time alone and now I can act fragile if I wanted to.
Back to the Present..
After he left, I wanted to be alone. I told the others this and they understood but not without some disapproval at first. I now worked as Mercenary knowing I wouldn't get profit here in this town if I set up a bar again. The city was small and not enough people would come. I would sometimes go to Midgar for work, but right now I was on vacation.
I placed my arms around my self in a hug. It was so painful to be alone. I wanted to see my friends, but I knew they would look at me with pity. I didn't need anyone anymore looking at me with saw, pitiful eyes.
I looked at the stars once more as I saw a shooting star. My mother long ago said if you made a wish on one, it would come true. I made wishes once and a while on them, but I never received what I wanted. I knew it was meaningless, but I couldn't stop hoping for one to come true.
"Oh, I wish not to be alone anymore. I wish I could find happiness in someone. I want someone to fill my empty heart and help me forget about Cloud." I said.
As I finish announcing my wish, I saw a glimpse of light at the old Shinra Mansion. I turned my gaze to it and saw a figure walking in the upstairs room. Who was it? Could it be Vincent? I haven't seen him since the day I announced I would be alone. I decided to go see him. I know I'm breaking my own rules, but I have been alone for three long years reflecting on the good old days.
I walked to my closet and took out a baby blue sweater and a pair of jean flares and placed them on. I ran down the stairs and locked the door. Vincent and I were very good friends. He and I talked a couple of times about are feelings toward the others and love interest. He was a sweet, caring guy once you get to know him. His cold, lonely nature was a cover up in my eyes as he wanted no one to get hurt and become a lost soul like Lucrecia. I admired him in a way.
I walked up to the door and was about to knock until I saw something. The door was slightly open with a bloody handprint on it. I looked at it hoping Vincent was all right. I slowly opened the door making the hinges squeak. As I walked in, I looked at the gloomy place. It didn't look like it changed at all since the last time I was here. It hasn't been dusted or clean in years it seemed. I walked up stairs. Every one of my steps would make a creeping sound. I was trying to be quiet, but it seems it was not going to be that way. Suddenly, I heard a low groan. Goosebumps began to settle all over my body as I listen to the cry of pain.
"Vincent, I'm coming.." I said.
I walked swiftly up and started to check each room. He was no where to be in sight. Still, I couldn't get away from the cry and so I chose to go down to the basement.
As I reached the bottom, I could hear the loud painful cry becoming louder and louder. I ran toward the room that I found Vincent when we first met. No one in sight again. With all other options gone, it was no doubt he would be Hojo's lab. Every time I thought of that mad scientist, my body shudders on how a man with so much knowledge becomes such a horrible, insane monster. I guess like father like son.
I motion myself to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. Was Vincent trying to lock himself in so no one would get hurt? I didn't care what the reason. I was going to help him even if I would be in danger. I drop kick the door open and walked in. I gasped in horror at the sight. My heart skipped a beat as I placed my hands on my face.
"My god..." I whispered
A/n: I wondered what she saw? I can't believe I did a cliffhanger. I think those are evil, but look at me! I'm such a hypocrite.
I hoped you liked this prologue. I first didn't know what to write, but then I said "Hey, why not make Tifa reminisce about her and Cloud". I didn't want to make it long but needed to give a lot of detail.
If you're wondering what coupling this is, I can't say. Let's just say that maybe it's not Vincent in that room. It could be anyone.. Even Cloud!(But I doubt it will be). I know Tifa not going to pair up with Cid, Barret, Reeve, Rude, and especially Cloud (Love the guy but there is too many Cloti out there). You have a big hand of candidates, so guess!
Now, the biggest problem, actually, was the title. I was lost with ideas. Everyone took really good ones. I was in deep thought about it until I turned on my television to MTV. Just as I started to watch, Avril Lavigne's video "I'm with you" came on. As I watched and listen to it, the lyric reminded me of how I think Tifa is in this fic. I thought it fit so perfectly, so I name it "I'm with you". I'm a genius! ^_^
Please review. I want to hear what you guys think about it. I'll update it when I have at least 10 reviews. I know I shouldn't ask for review, but I want to hear what you think. That's one of the reasons why people write: To hear what readers think. Well, Bye!
Chapter 1 Remembrance
It's been a couple of years. I think three to be exact. I was part of a group called Avalanche sworn to fight for the good of Midgar and then to fight for the good of the planet. I have never thought when I was a little girl I would be a hero and save humanity with the one I loved. Or so I thought I loved him.
I have retired in my old house in Nibelheim. I never thought this strange place, once burned down to the ground and now whole as if nothing happened, would be my home again. It was all I have since all my other friends had their own lives to live.
I walked up to my room as I usually did when the stars started to creep into the sky. I sat on the windowsill as I looked out unto the night sky. The stars glimmered as it surrounded the lovely full moon. I smiled sweetly wanting to touch the sea of alluring diamonds in the sky. I loved the sky so much.
Suddenly, I felt a simple sigh come over me. Every time I sat here and looked at the enchanting heavens, I would always real *him*.
"Cloud.." I said in a soft whisper.
Long ago, after he left to join SOLDIER, I felt some change of emotion come over me for the blonde boy. I always thought of him as a shy, cute boy, but my friends advised me how "different" he was and was too weird to join our group. As a somewhat weak person, I gave into them and tried my best to avoid him. I knew that was inevitable when we made that promise that night under the stars.
When I heard Shinra would be coming to the town to investigate the Mako reactors, I jumped and requested to become their guide. Fortunately, I received my wish and waited for them to arrive. I felt my heart jumped when I thought that I might be able to reunite with my friend once more. I had full confidence that he made it. He was so determine he would when we talk about it. As I noticed them, I saw no sight of my beloved acquaintance. I couldn't take the disappointment, so I ran in tears back to my home.
Later, when Sephiroth went insane and killed my father, I went head on with his sword in my hand. I tried my best to fight him, but he was too strong. He took his sword back and slashed into my chest. I fell back and closed my eyes. I was going to die and be with my parents. I wanted to cry, but somehow I couldn't. As I began to loose hope, I heard footsteps running towards me. I looked up and saw one of the Shinra guards. He took me in his arms. I watched him place me down and run to follow Sephiroth. Was he going to battle him? My thoughts were coming to an end as I went into an unconscious state. I lived but how I survived was a mystery to me.
After some years, I found Cloud again and introduced him to Avalanche. He gave a shrug and informed me the job would do for now. My heart began to beat as I saw him as a true man. How could I ever think he was weird when I was younger?
Flash back...
"Cloud. this will be your first mission as an Avalanche," I said as I finish wiping a table off.
"Yeah, It's know big deal." Said Cloud with a shrug to his shoulders.
"Yo, SOLDIER boy, Let's get going!" said Barret as he yelled from outside.
Cloud scowled as he heard Barret's rough voice. I could tell the tall black man would annoy him. I chuckled silently as he gave me a curious look. They would both be the death of each other. Cloud waved a hand in my face as I snapped out of my humorous thought.
"I'll be seeing you later, Tifa," said the spiky hair man.
"Okay... Cloud, I know you're an Ex- SOLDIER and all, but please be careful," I said as I slipped a strand of my chestnut hair behind my ear.
"Of course! Don't worry about me," said Cloud as he gave a quick smile.
He gave a quick wink and ran out to the others. I looked at the door he left through for a while. I didn't want to see him leave, but the mission was important. I gave a sigh and went on my way to work.
Back to Present..
We had our good times like those for a while. I felt as if he looked at me with desiring eyes or that's what I wanted, but it all changed when a certain flower girl came into the picture.
Aeris, to me, was a sweet girl and I thought She and I were almost best friends. She and I had no problems except one. We were both in love with the same man. It was true, she was beautiful and maybe everyone had a better connection with her than me. But I had something she didn't. I was Cloud's childhood friend and we always had a bond since our promise.
As the journey to save the planet progressed, it seemed Aeris found ways to make Cloud smile and laugh, leaving me skeptical. I wanted to make him smile and laugh. I tried my best and it worked a couple of times, but she made him appear more at peace. She had a talent to brighten up people's faces. I was there to keep our group going, but she made them smile and I knew I couldn't be compared to her.
When she died in the hands of Sephiroth, everyone was shattered especially Cloud and I. I never wanted her life to end as tragic as it did. I could still feel the pain and the tears I gave when I touched her deceased face. I knew my job, as the optimistic one was needed because Cloud was on the verge of an emotional breakdown. I then knew he cared for her so much, so I gave a little space.
In the Lifestream, where Cloud and I fell into at Mideel, I had to bring him to his old self. His mind was so unclear that we had to take steps and I had to show him the real truth about the Cloud I knew back in Nibelheim. Along the way, I found out things I never thought. He liked me when we were younger and he tried to join SOLDIER to impress me. My heart fluttered when I heard this, but I knew it was no time to act so girlish. As we went on, I found that he didn't make SOLDIER and that he was only a Shinra guard. The same Shinra guard that helped me back in the Mako reactor when Sephiroth stabbed me. I was astounded and felt he kept his promise. As if like a fairy tale, Cloud came to his senses and we rejoiced in a sudden embrace. I couldn't help but to cry knowing my Cloud was back.
The night before we took on Sephiroth, everyone left to say good bye to their love ones. Cloud and I stayed because we had no love ones except each other. We started to talk as I felt it was time to tell him my feelings. In a way I did tell him, but in a way I didn't. All I knew is he laid with me as we slept for the coming battle. His body felt so warm and muscular as he placed an arm around my small petite yet develop waist. I felt his steamy breath on the back of my neck. Oh, I wanted to turn around and kiss him passionately, but I knew it would be too much. This moment was all I had and I wanted every second of it to be wonderful. He tried to wake me up early, but I told him "Please, Cloud, a little while longer. I want to remember this moment.". He nodded as we went back to sleep. I didn't know if he agreed because he loved me or just pities me, I didn't care. As long as he was by my side, I hadn't a care in the world. I would take Sephiroth head on again if he were by my side. I wouldn't care to die, but only if Cloud was by my side till the end.
After defeating Sephiroth and the Meteor was gone, everyone started to go their separate ways. If I knew this would be the last time I would see Cloud, I would have told him truly how I felt. I remembered the incident like it was yesterday.
Flashback...
I was looking all over for Cloud. We were still in Highwind, but the battle was over. Everyone was celebrating in the cockpit. I ran down the stairs as I thought he might be in the Meeting Hall. I opened the door and there he was sitting in a chair.
"We won.. Isn't it wonderful, Cloud?" I asked with a smile.
"Yes, Tifa.. Now I can go and begin another mission," said Cloud.
I looked at him weirdly as I walked up to him. What was he talking about? Sephiroth was gone as well as the Meteor and Shinra. All was going to be peaceful at last. I wanted to know where was he going.
"Cloud, what is there else to do? All the evil is gone." I said as I looked at my childhood friend.
"It's not that.. I told you earlier. I was going to meet her.. I'm going to look for Aeris," said Cloud as he looked at me with his Mako eyes.
His face was serious, so I knew he wasn't joking. Was there really a way to revive her? I wondered while looking at him.
"You must think I'm crazy," said the blonde hero as he gave a short chuckle.
"No, I don't, Cloud. I would never think that about you," I replied as I fixed strand of his blonde hair out of his face. "In fact, I will come with you and we can meet her together like I said before."
He looked at me and gave a sigh. Why did he sigh like that? I was strong and even though I might not be that bright, he might need my company and my optimistic side to keep him following the goal. He rose up from his seat and started to walk away.
"No, Tif, I need to do this alone.. I want to find her myself and then tell her what I've never told her or anyone before," said Cloud.
He looked at me with his eyes. His eye looked as if they were about to cry. I started to feel concern and frightful. What did he want to tell her?
"I love her, Tif. I thought about it awhile and I just thought she was just a close friend who I could count on like you. I even told her that I love someone else.. It was you ,"said Cloud.
I gawked at him as my jaw was opened. He loved me.. I wanted to jump up for joy, but I remember that he also said he loved her. It didn't make sense, but I would let him try to explain then ask him my thoughts.
"You see, at the beginning of this journey, I felt something for you, Tifa, but I was so scared to loose your friendship with me. I didn't want to loose it when I finally had you as a true friend. Aeris was always there, like you, but somehow she made feel as if she brought peace to my soul. I thought she looked at me as Zack's replacement, so I didn't really return her affection until she came to a dream the night before she died. She said something that made me think about her. After she died, I was furious and hurt. You did your best to cheer me up, but every night I could see her face... That when I realized I loved her more than a friend." Said Cloud.
I looked at him with hurt in my eyes, but I knew he didn't need me crying on him and whining about how I felt. He did love her and so I had to come to terms that he wouldn't love me back anytime soon.
"I guess he did pity me when we laid together last night.." I thought as I bit my lip.
He looked at me wondering what I was thinking. He placed his manly hand on my soft cheek and gave a simple smile. I looked at him in his warm eyes and smile. He was making this worse for me. I turned my face from him making him frown.
"Tifa, don't be that way. You are my best friend. I'm sorry I can't bring you with me, but I promise when I bring her back, you'll be the first one to see us together, okay?" Asked Cloud.
He didn't get it. I loved him. I would die for him if only to hear him say he returns my feelings. It felt as if I lost the war to his heart without even trying. I wanted to cry but I knew it would be senseless of me. I turned to him and tried my best to smile.
"When are you leaving then?" I asked in a sweet tone.
"Right now. Please don't tell the others where I went. I know I can trust you to keep it a secret," replied Cloud with a wink.
I rose from my chair and walked up to him. He was leaving again. This time leaving me alone. I spread my arms out and embraced him in a loving hug. This might be the last time I'll see him. I could feel my tears wanting so bad to come out, but I have to be strong in front of him. He returns my hug and gave me a soft kiss on my forehead.
"Hey, don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll be seeing you, Tifa," said the spiky hair man as he released me.
He grabbed his long, huge sword and pouch of master materias and items. He looked back at me with a warm smile and left out of the Meeting Hall and out of my life. I stood there looking at the door. He was gone and he left to find the girl who truly had his heart. I took my arms and hugged myself tightly. Now, I started to cry. The tears wouldn't stop and I wouldn't let them. I had this time alone and now I can act fragile if I wanted to.
Back to the Present..
After he left, I wanted to be alone. I told the others this and they understood but not without some disapproval at first. I now worked as Mercenary knowing I wouldn't get profit here in this town if I set up a bar again. The city was small and not enough people would come. I would sometimes go to Midgar for work, but right now I was on vacation.
I placed my arms around my self in a hug. It was so painful to be alone. I wanted to see my friends, but I knew they would look at me with pity. I didn't need anyone anymore looking at me with saw, pitiful eyes.
I looked at the stars once more as I saw a shooting star. My mother long ago said if you made a wish on one, it would come true. I made wishes once and a while on them, but I never received what I wanted. I knew it was meaningless, but I couldn't stop hoping for one to come true.
"Oh, I wish not to be alone anymore. I wish I could find happiness in someone. I want someone to fill my empty heart and help me forget about Cloud." I said.
As I finish announcing my wish, I saw a glimpse of light at the old Shinra Mansion. I turned my gaze to it and saw a figure walking in the upstairs room. Who was it? Could it be Vincent? I haven't seen him since the day I announced I would be alone. I decided to go see him. I know I'm breaking my own rules, but I have been alone for three long years reflecting on the good old days.
I walked to my closet and took out a baby blue sweater and a pair of jean flares and placed them on. I ran down the stairs and locked the door. Vincent and I were very good friends. He and I talked a couple of times about are feelings toward the others and love interest. He was a sweet, caring guy once you get to know him. His cold, lonely nature was a cover up in my eyes as he wanted no one to get hurt and become a lost soul like Lucrecia. I admired him in a way.
I walked up to the door and was about to knock until I saw something. The door was slightly open with a bloody handprint on it. I looked at it hoping Vincent was all right. I slowly opened the door making the hinges squeak. As I walked in, I looked at the gloomy place. It didn't look like it changed at all since the last time I was here. It hasn't been dusted or clean in years it seemed. I walked up stairs. Every one of my steps would make a creeping sound. I was trying to be quiet, but it seems it was not going to be that way. Suddenly, I heard a low groan. Goosebumps began to settle all over my body as I listen to the cry of pain.
"Vincent, I'm coming.." I said.
I walked swiftly up and started to check each room. He was no where to be in sight. Still, I couldn't get away from the cry and so I chose to go down to the basement.
As I reached the bottom, I could hear the loud painful cry becoming louder and louder. I ran toward the room that I found Vincent when we first met. No one in sight again. With all other options gone, it was no doubt he would be Hojo's lab. Every time I thought of that mad scientist, my body shudders on how a man with so much knowledge becomes such a horrible, insane monster. I guess like father like son.
I motion myself to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. Was Vincent trying to lock himself in so no one would get hurt? I didn't care what the reason. I was going to help him even if I would be in danger. I drop kick the door open and walked in. I gasped in horror at the sight. My heart skipped a beat as I placed my hands on my face.
"My god..." I whispered
A/n: I wondered what she saw? I can't believe I did a cliffhanger. I think those are evil, but look at me! I'm such a hypocrite.
I hoped you liked this prologue. I first didn't know what to write, but then I said "Hey, why not make Tifa reminisce about her and Cloud". I didn't want to make it long but needed to give a lot of detail.
If you're wondering what coupling this is, I can't say. Let's just say that maybe it's not Vincent in that room. It could be anyone.. Even Cloud!(But I doubt it will be). I know Tifa not going to pair up with Cid, Barret, Reeve, Rude, and especially Cloud (Love the guy but there is too many Cloti out there). You have a big hand of candidates, so guess!
Now, the biggest problem, actually, was the title. I was lost with ideas. Everyone took really good ones. I was in deep thought about it until I turned on my television to MTV. Just as I started to watch, Avril Lavigne's video "I'm with you" came on. As I watched and listen to it, the lyric reminded me of how I think Tifa is in this fic. I thought it fit so perfectly, so I name it "I'm with you". I'm a genius! ^_^
Please review. I want to hear what you guys think about it. I'll update it when I have at least 10 reviews. I know I shouldn't ask for review, but I want to hear what you think. That's one of the reasons why people write: To hear what readers think. Well, Bye!