Cloud awoke during the night in a cold sweat. The nights air sent shrills up his spine. He couldn't believe his dreams. It was almost like his own dreams were telling him to go to the City of the Ancients. He slowly sat up and allowed his eyes to get use to the light from the moon.
Most of his friends layed around him. All of them except the girls. Which he didn't want them there due to the possible danger of what they were doing. He knew Tifa and Yuffie would hate him, but he didn't care one bit. He knew he had to do what he already did.
The sun was already rising now. Cloud knew he wouldn't fall back asleep. So he stood up slowly walked down the stairs and made himself a cup of coffee. He then decided to walk out the door and sit out front to watch the sun rise.
Soon after he went out the door, Elmyra came out to and set down beside Cloud. She didn't say anything for the better part of 5 minutes but when she did say something, she spoke in a soothing voice. Her words hit Cloud with a surprising sorrow. "Cloud I know you think the loss of Aerith is your fault but its not. That was her dream. She had to let holy god, but Sephiroth had other plans for her."
A tear streamed down Clouds face and was followed by more tears. The pain he felt was immense. Even more than he had ever felt in his life. He felt guilty for Aerith's unfortunate death but now he felt like it was his fault.
Elmyra looked at him and wiped the tears from his face and said, "Cloud don't cry. You were her favorite person. Don't forget if it wasn't for you and your group we would all be dead. Every single one of us, but you saved us all. You helped Aerith out. If you didn't take her along she would have never released holy, and the world would be destroyed."
Cloud looked inside of himself. The thought that Elmyra had bestowed upon him was racing through his mind. Cloud felt his anger growing inside of him. Once again tears ran down his face falling to the ground below.
"I can't handle it anymore. I have to do something." Cloud said.
Elmyra nodded and said, "Go to the City of the Ancients. Maybe you will find something that might help you."
Cloud nodded and jumped up. He then ran into the house and woke up his friends. Within minutes they were out the door and into the Highwind.
The Highwind was prepped and ready to take off within seconds. With Cid behind the wheel Cloud knew their trip was going to be as safe as possible.
Cloud was happy to be gone again. Although he really didn't think that he needed everyone any more but this new threat called for it. He was happy that they got out before Tifa and Yuffie insisted on coming along.
His luck so far was going good. He didn't have to fight no one which meant no injuries for him. Cloud knew that the peace wouldn't last. Especially not now with these four mysterious people coming after him.
Then out of the blue Cait Sith came into view. His stocky form recognizable object. Cloud wanted to walk away but he knew he wanted for Cait Sith to read his fortune.
He stood there and said, "Cait will you read my future one last time?"
He nodded and began to do his normal ritual. The ritual took a minute at the most. Then within 30 seconds, out of the toyosaurus popped out a piece of paper which was larger than normal.
Cait Sith looked at it and studied it for a moment and looked up at Cloud, and said, "Maybe its wrong."
Cloud said, "I know your always right. Just tell me."
Cait Sith debated whether to tell Cloud but decided that since Cloud wanted to know. "Cloud. Your future is clouded. Here is your fortune ' Your future is clouded with mist. People seek you every step on the way. You will lose something important to you in this journey but gain something greater.' That is all Cloud."
Cloud looked inside himself for any answers that he could find. Even a little answer would help him and his stress. After several minutes of thinking Cloud was depressed. He felt really odd thinking of any possible way to find an answer.
Over the inter come came Cid. "We are approaching the City of the Ancients. Report to the deck."
Cloud stood up and walked up the staiars and was on the deck. Followed by Cait Sith and Vincent. Then soon enough everyone was there. Cloud raised his hand and everyone went quiet. Just when everyone quit talking he let his voice be heard. "We have came here for two reasons. One is to look for answers, and the second is for me to find something. That is why we will split up. I will cover the area where Aerith prayed for holy up to where I laid Aerith to rest. Don't impose on others areas. Don't come near my area either."
They all agreed. With Cloud heading towards the ground that he knew he would find the answers that he needed, or he hoped he would.
Cloud reached the pond and looked into its deep and crystal clear water. There he saw Aeirith in her water tome unmoving from the last time he let her go. Once again he found himself crying. The pain was unbarring.
Within seconds Cloud was on his knees crying his eyes out. His tears were hitting the water making the water ripple.
Suddenly Cloud looked up after feeling a hand on his shoulder. He turned around slowly and to his surprise Aerith in a brilliant glow was standing right in front of him. Cloud looked back into the water to make sure that Aerith's body was still there. Which to Clouds amazement was still there. Cloud stood up slowly and turned around to face the ghost.
Aerith's ghost was just standing therer looking at him when she said, "Cloud...You've grown stronger since I departed. Thanks for helping holy out. You were my last hope, but now Cloud something else has arose. A new enemy to test everything you have learned. Even your new strengths."
Cloud was almost speechless. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He spoke in a trembled voice. "Aerith, I miss you."
She just nodded and said, "Here Cloud take my power. Holy is under your power. Whenever you need my help I'll be there."
A light from the ghost of Aerith, which was extremely bright, started coming towards him. Once it reached him he felt tingling all over his body.
The light entered into his body and he could feel at peace within himself. Then out of his mind blackness over took him. The nothing. He feel to the ground unconscious.