The next morning was odd for the group. Lloyd and Vyse were up early for once and out in the lobby, but Kratos was still in their room. Raine assumed sleeping, Sheena had gone to make arrangements with the Dragon Keeper. Upon coming back she stated that only two people would fit on a Dragon at a time. "I'll take Colette on mine…" Cloud said. "Wait, don't I have a say in this matter?" Kratos asked. "I'll take her and that's the end of it!" Cloud replied becoming impatient. "Not this early!" Sheena groaned.

The 'mercenaries' argued for a while, even after arriving at the top of the mountain. "I'll take her!" Lloyd yelled. "I must insist…" Cloud stated politely. "You're not strong enough to take care of the Chosen…" Kratos replied calmly. "It's ok, Lloyd… Let Cloud take of this…" Vyse advised. "Alright… Cloud, I would be more comfortable with you riding with her…" Lloyd admitted. Kratos glared at Cloud, Cloud gave him a triumphant smirk that gave the suggestion 'you lose'. This didn't pass over too well with Kratos, but he noticed Raine watching them like a hawk. She had a death-glare in her eyes. One that said 'if you start arguing again, you'll regret it'.

Cloud mounted his Dragon. "Hold on to me tightly, Colette. I don't want to lose you…" he stated in a calm voice that had a hint of worry in it. He took off, the others traveled out of earshot. He could see who was on each Dragon. Lloyd and Genis were on one, Sheena and Raine, and Kratos and Vyse. Even from his distance, Cloud could tell that Vyse was nervous about being so high up.

The group arrived at the Tower of Salvation. Something wasn't right, Cloud could feel it. The next Dragon to arrive was Kratos and Vyse's. Vyse was quick to place himself between the 'mercenaries'. Colette grabbed Vyse's hand and traced her finger across it. "I'm sorry, Colette, I don't understand…" Vyse apologized. She tried again, and again. "I really don't understand, try talking to Cloud or Kratos…" he repeated. She walked over to Cloud. "Don't bother, child, I know what it is you want to say…" Cloud replied calmly, "Don't worry, Lloyd and the others will be here soon…" Colette wondered how he could've known what she was thinking. "It's alright Lloyd will be here shortly…" Cloud sighed.

The way into the tower opened. "I will take the Chosen inside…" Kratos explained calmly. "Over my dead body!" Cloud yelled. "That can be arranged, don't trifle with me!" Kratos yelled back. Swords came out of sheaths battle stances were taken. The two readied themselves to fight, until Colette placed herself between them. "You're right, Colette… I apologize…" Cloud replied calmly, but casting a glare at Kratos.