Hey people. This is a sequel to 'Why is saying I love you so hard?' this story is for the reviewers of it. Spoony Spoonicus, teka1313 and MidnightLoner.

This one's for you guys!

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All eight stood at the lip of the huge daunting crater. Determination etched on all their faces.

Tonight, this one night, would decide the fate of billions. The fate of the planet rested in their hands.

The words of one of them filled their minds as hearts raced with fear, excitement and adrenaline.

"Anyone here changed their minds?"

All answers were the same. Not one of them could back out now. Not one of them could fail or go back on their words to the they loved. The people of the planet needed them to succeed. The planet needed them to get rid of the sickness that had plagued it for over two thousand years.

Cid Highwind thought he was going to pass out from the nauseating sickness that had crept into his stomach. A cold shiver ran through his form like electric shocks. Each shiver kept getting stronger with each passing wave.

"It's time to move out people," the fearless leader spoke, he gripped the hilt of his huge sword. His eyes glowing with Mako.

"It's time to save the world," Cloud's voice hardened.

Cid made his move but found his legs didn't want to budge. The were frozen to the spot. He cast his eyes to see the other six warriors also reluctant to move from the safety of the treacherous edge. His heart thundered in his ears and his pulse raced.

Damn…I'm gonna have a heart attack. Not exactly a heroic way to go, Cid thought.

He focused his eyes on his dark haired lover. Vincent stared intently at his feet before slowly taking his first step. He stopped and looked over to Cid.

"Cid?"

The pilot scratched the back of his head, "I'm good. I…I'm just a little nervous."

"We all are" Vincent said in his quiet way, "But we must quell our demons and face our fears."

Demons…fears…I…, Cid sighed, I can't. I'm to damn scared to even move.

Cid looked away from Vincent. Some small part of him took comfort knowing that his fearless lover was scared. He held out a gloved hand, wanting some comfort.

Vincent took the hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. He caught fear in the blue eyes, raw fear. It amazed and scared the hell out of him.

"I do love ya," Cid whispered, "I'd follow ya to the ends of the earth but…"

"But?" Vincent frowned. What was Cid getting at? Was he bailing out on the team? No…he would never abandon him. He loved him.

"Guys! Lets move out!" Cloud was already halfway down the slope, along with the rest of AVALANCHE.

Vincent felt Cid let go of his hand. The former Turk's eyes widened in fear. He was leaving the team, after promising he wouldn't.

Cid leaned forward and gently kissed him on the lips, tasting the fear and sweat. He knew that this time could be the last time he saw the raven haired man. His blue eyes opened slowly to see confusion in the amazing ruby eyes of his lover.

"I…I'll be waiting right here," Cid choked back the oncoming tears.

Vincent blinked and turned away from him. It was Cid's choice to stay. No one could force him to fight. It seemed when it really came down to it, the blonde didn't love him.

"Farewell Cid Highwind," the finality of the tone Vincent used was unmistakable.

The former killer for the Shin-Ra walked away and towards his fate. He felt betrayed.

He wasn't going down to save the planet…he was going down to die.

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Yeah…I know Cid's had a change of heart…but stay with me!

Chapter two up soon…