Deflated, she walked back to the Canyon. That stupid guy on the front gate said 'good morning' to her, but Yuffie grunted and wished to slash him with her Conformer. This was not a good morning. This was horrible. She was stuck here. Stuck in Cosmo Canyon, just about the most boring place on the Planet, she thought, aggravated.  She needed to get to the sea, get a boat, ship, an airplane, anything to get her to Wutai. Yuffie was just pissed off. At herself and this goddamn Canyon and everything, basically. She kicked a red rock on the ground. It spun around in the air and landed on the edge of the canyon. Then it fell. No sounds, the canyon was deep. Yuffie sighed. Red would be no help. He probably didn't even want to talk to her. Not like she was going to beg him for help or anything. Yuffie Kisaragi, the daughter of Lord Godo, would never beg for help, not anyone's help. She was stronger than that. Yeah, I am, Yuffie thought and didn't feel so bad anymore. I'm gonna be alright, I'm gonna go to Wutai  and I'm going to make it! she thought proudly. But how? 'How' was never a problem for Yuffie. She was a witty, mischievous ninja girl. She'd find a way. But right now, she needed to talk to Red, because as she walked to Bugenhagen's house, a plan began to form in her pretty little head… A plan just perfect for her.

Nanaki was in Bugenhagen's room, studying the maps of the Universe silently. He had elders visiting him, welcoming him back, but right now he wanted to calm down and concentrate on studying. It had been a long time since he had spent time home in Cosmo Canyon, reading about the Lifestream, listening to the Elders. It felt so good to be back home. Then suddenly the door went, rather rapidly and someone climbed up the latter. Yuffie's head came up as she turned it around and grinned at Nanaki.

"Ciao Red."

"Hello." Nanaki said calmly and closed his book. I thought she was gone already. Didn't she leave with Cid? he thought and walked closer to Yuffie, who climbed inside the room and looked around.

"So this is what it looks like in here."

"Yes, this is Bugenhagen's room. This is where I live."

"Righty-hoy!" Yuffie stated and sat on the couch.

"Aren't you supposed to be in Wutai, or am I completely wrong?"

"You're correct, Red, but you see, Cid, the old bastard, left me here and went to Rocket Town by himself while I was taking my beauty sleep."  Yuffie snorted. She was still a bit angry at herself for messing things up so bad. She tried not to worry now. The important thing was to go through with her plan.

"I see," Nanaki replied and turned back to his studies. Hopefully she'll find her way out of here by tomorrow, he thought. Hopefully she won't bother me anymore.

"Yeah, so now I've decided you're going to get me to Wutai!"

"Pardon me?"

"To Wutai. Do I have to spell that out for you?"

"How will I get you to Wutai? Why should I get you to Wutai?" He was seriously dumbfounded. She must have lost her mind, he thought. Why would I help her? What has she ever done to help me?

"Get real!" Yuffie snorted, seemingly amused.

"You get real yourself.." Nanaki's voice was full of anger. This girl was so stupid. Silly, materialistic ninja girl.

"....Please?" Yuffie tried.

"No," he huffed.

"...Pretty please? Pweeese? Red, you can't be so cruel... Please?" Yuffie noticed that she was begging, but she had worked out her plan ages ago, so it was fine. No, not begging, she told herself. I'm pleading. It's not the same as begging.

"NO!" Nanaki roared. Yuffie crossed her legs and arms and turned her head away from Nanaki. Nanaki looked away too. For all he cared, she could get lost.

"Do you want me to die out there?" Yuffie asked, trying to plead to the gang-spirit they had when they had been the Avalanche.

"You were there when we beat Sephiroth. I think you can handle it." Nanaki said and turned away. However, he had noticed how sad she looked. She didn't honestly think something was going to happen to her? Yuffie, the selfish, arrogant girl, who always seemed to know better couldn't have turned insecure all the sudden. She was on to something. He could tell.

"What if I run out of potion, or counter an enemy with higher HP than any of the weapons? Curative material will not save me!" Yuffie shrieked. She was getting upset.

"I.." Nanaki said and looked down, thinking. He couldn't go with her. She'd just steal all his possesions, maybe his armour even and sell them in Wutai. She's just like that. Then again, he didn't want her hanging around in the Canyon. If she would keep bothering him like this, he would never be able to live calmly in the Canyon.

"Yeees?" Yuffie asked, with her hopes up. If Red would agree to go with her, then her plan would be ready to practice.

"I'll take to you to Rocket Town, where Cid can fly you to Wutai. Is that okay?" he finally said.

"Yess, it's perfect, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!" Yuffie squealed and ran to actually hug Red. Nanaki was puzzled, but put his paws around her. What is she planning? he was thinking as Yuffie backed off from him and waved as she climbed down the latter. She was grinning all the time. Not a smile, like any other 16 year old girl would have, but this grin. A playful, untrustworthy grin.  A mischievous grin.