Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy.

Sorry for the late update. Homework has been a KILLER here lately. Well, enjoy.

Co-Author: Dynamis

Proof read by: Shirozora

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Vincent pushed open the doors to the Coliseum with Cloud following close behind. Cloud was explaining his contract with Hades to Vincent.

"I don't know what to do," Cloud muttered. He walked over and leaned against the wall.

Vincent noticed Kairi was down the hallway looking at the various trophies. He grabbed Cloud and pulled him into a dark side hall.

"The contract was that I had to work for Hades until we found Aerith," said Cloud as he looked up suddenly," So wouldn't that void the contract?"

"Yes," said Vincent while checking to see that Kairi wasn't within ear shot. She was busy talking to a goat… thing. She was distracted.

"Vince," said Cloud suddenly," Why does Hades want you dead?"

Vincent turned and gave him a hard look," You already know."

Realization came over Cloud and he gave a slight nod.

"As long as I can avoid Hades, I should be able to get off this rock with no problem," said Cloud," But the guys got eyes and ears everywhere."

Vincent and Cloud walked out from the hall and headed toward the door. Just as Vincent reached for the handle, the door opened and Yuffie walked into him.

"He's in here Leon," said Yuffie over her shoulder. She suddenly noticed the figure behind him. " Cloud!" She pushed by Vincent and wrapped her arms around the blonde haired man. " Where have you been?"

"Here," replied Cloud while trying to pry Yuffie off him with no success.

Leon quietly walked past Vincent and leaned against the wall. Yuffie continued to hug Cloud. She finally let go.

"It's good to see you again," said Yuffie. She suddenly remembered the others, " This is the guy I've been with since all this happened." Cloud looked at Leon.

"Cloud Strife," said Cloud as he held out his hand. Leon looked at it.

"Squall Leonhart," he mumbled," Call me Leon."

"Great," thought Cloud as he lowered his hand. " Another Vincent."

"Come on Yuffie, Vincent," said Leon heading for the door," Kairi! We're leaving."

"Coming!" yelled the small girl from down the hall.

"Do you need a ride, Cloud?" asked Yuffie turning to him.

"No, I have a ship," said Cloud walking toward the door," It's not much, but it will get me to Traverse Town." With that he walked past Leon and out into the twilight air.

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A small piece of stone fell to the ground as Milo carved the last feature into the work of art. It was a carving of Kida's father', the last king of Atlantis.

"It looks great," said Sora, walking forward.

Kida came and touched the crystal on her necklace to the stone. It suddenly glowed a bright blue. The stone hovered a foot off the ground and the light centered on the middle.

"What's happening?" said Milo looking at Kida.

"I don't know," replied Kida with a worried look.

The light suddenly formed a keyhole. Sora raised his Keyblade and pointed it at the hole. A faint clicking sound was heard as the world was locked. The keyhole disappeared and the stone rose into the air to join the others.

"What was that?" asked Milo looking at Sora.

"The keyhole," said Donald. " He locked the world."

"Are you going to be leaving?" asked Milo putting a hand on Sora's shoulder.

"Yeah, we have more work to do," said Sora.

"Would you at least stay one more night?" asked Kida walking over and putting her arms around Milo. Sora turned to look at Donald and Goofy. Goofy gave a thumbs up and Donald just shrugged.

"I guess we can stay one night," said Sora, turning back to Milo and Kida. Kida suddenly remembered something and nudged Milo.

"What?" asked Milo in response to the nudge. Kida made a motion toward Sora and Milo remembered. He reached into his pocket and pulled something out.

"We want you to have this," said Milo handing it to Sora. It was one of the small crystals the Atlantians wore on their necklaces, but this one was attached to a key chain.

"Thanks," said Sora putting it with the others on his ring.

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Cloud was almost done preparing his ship for the journey to Traverse Town. He did not have much to do because he owned little and he wanted to see Aerith again so bad he didn't care to pack what he did have. An uneasy feeling crept over him as he walked through the woods were his ship was hidden.

His preparations had been uninterrupted. Maybe he was going to get away easily. He had walked back into town for some food and water, just enough for the journey.

"Going somewhere," asked a familiar voice from behind a tree," Spike?" Hades walked out from behind the tree and walked toward Cloud. " Last time I checked, you were under contract." Hades snapped his fingers and the contract appeared.

"The contract stated that I had to work for you until Aerith was found," said Cloud continuing toward his ship. " I found her."

A look of shock and anger crossed Hades face for a second, but quickly disappeared. He simply stood there and watched Cloud walk deeper into the woods.

"So you're leaving?" asked Hades.

"I'm a free man," replied Cloud never turning to look at Hades. He pushed through a brush and out of sight.

"Think you can get away that easily?" mumbled Hades in a sinister tone," You're dumber than I thought." He turned and walked back into the woods.