Tifa had been walking around town when she ran into Cloud. He had informed her about their new adventure and was about to apologize when Vincent and Elena interrupted. Apparently Reno had called Vincent and informed their current mission and newly formed alliance.

"So what's the plan?" asked Vincent, in his usually no-nonsense tone. Elena looked on, while she was held in his arm.

"Aeris says we're going to the Northern Continent."

"Ok. Call Cid, we'll need the Highwind. Oh, he'll to pick up Reno, Rude, and Yuffie."

"Yeah, I'm sure he'll be pleased with his assignment."

"Don't forget Nanaki and Barret," Tifa threw in.

"Good call," Cloud said with a new look in eyes. One of caring and love.

Tifa blushed when she realized she was gazing into his eyes.

"We better be leaving." Elena said.

With that Elena and Vincent were off to get supplies, which left Cloud and Tifa alone.

"Well I better be calling..."

"Don't go, I think we need to talk."

"I think it's pretty obvious you made your decision."

"But I made the wrong one."

"What?"

"Tifa, I love you, I'll always love you and I always have."

"Well you have a funny way of showing it."

They smiled, but soon Tifa's turned into a frown.

"Is this because of Aeris, did she dump you so you're turning to me. I don't want to be you second be-"

Cloud's lips interrupted her.

"She just made realize that I loved you more."

"Well I'm glad."

"We better be heading off."

"We do have some time."

To this comment, Cloud grinned. They didn't go get others until 15 minutes later.