Alrighty. Staring on this new chapter already. Hehe. I was eager to get this over with because I know I have been slacking in the past but also I didn't want to leave you guys on an edge for too long. Also, I've noticed people haven't been reviewing as much. ;_;

This fanfiction is done sadly. About two or three more chapters I suppose. I've also been thinking about doing a prequel so I can show how their relationship came to be. Hmm. Also been wanting to do an Auron/Rikku fanfiction and well, I haven't seen anything involving the story on X-2 so I'm iffy on it. I mean, I want it to show Rikku's thoughts and stuff during the pilgrimage but afterwards also, don't really want to take X2

into account. =/ I need your opinions. Ooops. Getting carried away, I have a story to tell.

Also, Need not fear; there is a sequel on the horizon!

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Nightmares

Bunkai Jyuu: Rescue of Pain

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            Yuffie felt the sword against her pale skin, she knew her death was about to happen and before tons of Wutainese. She took in a deep breath and as she felt the sword barely moving she heard a loud bang, as though from a gun. Barrett was the first thing she thought. She saw the sword was now a few yards behind her and Kenji was holding his hand in pain. Yuffie was still bound and struggled to move, but between being bound and wearing a kimono it wasn't happening. She swore and struggled even more, falling on her behind.

            Kenji just looked at her with great anger; he inched closer to her, his anger barely concealed.

            "You little…" He growled, still holding his hand.

            He lunged toward her, his anger frightening the people of Wutai. Many backed away, realizing how true Yuffie's words had been. Kenji's hands were outstretched to grab her neck as she tried to move backwards. Her eyes grew wide as he plunged farther at her, his hands reaching her throat.

            She gasped, as he pulled tighter around her throat. She would have preferred the sword then being strangled. She kicked as hard as she could, pulling her bound hands to his wrists. Yuffie was having trouble keeping conscious. She couldn't give in…

Her ears winced as it heard a loud gunshot sound again while Kenji's grip eased. She was catching her breath quickly, feeling Kenji's blood spatter onto her body and his body fell onto hers…he was dead.

Some people cheered, some scolded, some ran away. Yuffie eyes were dilated as she registered what had happened. Barrett had saved her right? She didn't know. She felt someone tug Kenji's body off of hers and felt them hug her.

Her eyes came back into focus to see it was Tifa who was hugging her. She saw Cloud, Nanaki and Cid behind her. No Barrett…Her eyes looked around confused.

"Tifa…who shot Kenji…?" she asked slowly.

"I was hoping you could tell me that…" Tifa replied looking confused herself.

Cid came over and cut her binds with his knife and looked around, the looked back at her.

"I've got no #%$^&$ idea Yuffie…I didn't see anyone." Cid replied in his usual language.

Yuffie just sighed and stood, she was covered in dirt and blood. As she did stand, she glared behind Cloud, Cid, Nanaki and Tifa. Her eyes were deceiving her she knew it. She moved to the side to see between Tifa and Cloud's shoulders. Her eyes just widened, he was there, just finishing polishing his gun and slid it into the holster.

She just shoved past the group with a big grin on her face. He looked over at her, seeing she now saw him. She just ran until she met his arms. She couldn't help but let tears fall. Just as it had taken Yuffie awhile to realize that Vincent was not returning his embrace.

"Vincent?" she asked carefully.

"Cloud…" Nanaki spoke to the blonde.

"It's Vincent…" Tifa whispered in disbelief.

"Well, let's go and $%$#$@# say hi already." Cid swore.

"Let those two be for awhile…" Nanaki spoke wisely.

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Ok, so that was a very short epilogue but to put it simply, you'll have to read the sequel I'm currently working on :P sorry folks, that's how it works and please R/R!!! I'll make Vincent die for sure if you don't! Hehe hehe. ::witch cackle::

~~Sakura Yosei

P.S. The next story is going to be called Nightmares Reawakened, so keep your eye out for with a romance as its genre and R for its rating :D