Author's Note: hi guys and girls again! This was a really long chapter that just took forever to write so I'm going to split it into 2 sections, maybe even three to break it up a bit. Please feel free to give me your thoughts on the story. When we last left off, Rufus had everything he needed to kidnap Tifa but does he have the nerve……

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I backed up against the wooden outer wall of the Seventh Heaven. It was just like it was before but this time I didn't have lots of Shinra soldiers with me. I was all by myself but perhaps that was better; there was less people to get in my way and mess the operation up. I was always thought that if you wanted something done right, then you had to do it yourself.

Anyway, I had everything that I needed: I had a disguise that made me look just like Cloud, a PHS walkie-talkie, more muscular arms and a bottle of chloroform. I had even arranged a helicopter to meet me at the top of the communication tower to take me away quickly in need of escape. Now that I had all these things though, all I needed to know was how I was going to put the plan all together to make it work.

I was still wearing the spiky wig and the SOLDIER uniform so any passers-by would have probably just thought I was Cloud but I somehow had to convince Tifa and that may have been a bit trickier. Then there was Barrett who surely would have sussed it out, nothing could possibly fool him. But then a brilliant idea formed in my head.

I took the PHS walkie-talkie out of my pocket and turned the dial. It buzzed and there was long droning distortion coming from the speaker. I kept turning the dial until the distortion stopped. I didn't know what to do at this point, I don't think I had planned this far ahead. Suddenly a gruff male voice came out of the speaker.

"Whaddya want?" it said.

I didn't answer straight away. I knew it was Barrett's voice and I couldn't just speak into it normally otherwise he would just find out it was me and come and kick my ass. I took a deep breath and attempted my best Cloud impression ever. It was something I had never even attempted before so I had no idea how it was going to go. But I was going to do it.

"Hey, Barrett, it's me." I said.

"Cloud, where the hell are you? I ain't see you in ages. You went off yesterday on some mission and never came back."

I couldn't believe it. My impression had actually convinced him. I was only speaking in a slightly more high pitched tone than my normal voice, nothing major, and he was completely sold.

"I'm in the Mithril Mines. I heard rumours that there was some Shinra scum there. That punk Rufus is probably there too. I'm gonna teach him a lesson for crashing our bar."

"Yeah you too right, kid."

"I'm gonna need some back-up here, Barrett. Things could get messy."

"Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll come right over."

"Thanks, Barrett."

I switched the PHS off and put it back in my pocket. I was bit shocked that Barrett had been duped so easily. Or maybe he hadn't, maybe he was planning a back attack on me so I still had to be extra careful going into the Seventh Heaven bar.

I tip-toed my way round the side and peeked round the corner to see Barrett leaving through the front door. He was running as fast as he could out of the slums and he didn't even notice me standing round the corner. Now with Barrett out of way, things were being made even easier and with Cloud apparently away on a mission as well, there would be no one there to protect Tifa.

I came round the corner and walked up to the front door calmly. I was quite nervous, much more nervous than I was the last time I tried, but this time I was aware of all the things that could go wrong and there were many of them.

I pushed the door open tentatively, this was it, this was my big moment, I thought. Once inside I saw Tifa behind the bar. She looked up and saw me. I was expecting her to scream and run away but instead she smiled.

Tifa came round from behind the bar and run up to me putting her arms round my neck. She kissed me on the cheek. I hugged her back, not wanting to give anything away at this stage. I could feel her breasts pushing up against my chest, I couldn't believe it, I never thought I would have got this close to her and here I was posing as her lover.

She hugged me really tightly and lifted her feet off the floor, leaning all of her weight on my neck for a second. We both released from the hug and looked at each other. Tifa then pulled me into a deep, passionate kiss. This wasn't what I expecting at all. I had expected just to quickly kidnap her and get out as quickly as possible. Now I found myself locking lips with her. Not that I was objecting of course.

Her lips tasted so sweet and I could feel her tongue swirling around mine as I held her close up against me. I was in a world of dreams, this couldn't have been real.

Everything around me seemed so distant, it was just the two of us here alone, nobody else and we locked in a deep state of passion.

She stopped kissing me for a moment and rubbed her lips. She looked at me a little confused.

"Cloud" she said. "Your kiss. It seems a little different."

Oh shit! She had found me out. This was bad! I had to think of a line and I had to think of a line fast. She looked like she was losing patience.

"Um, uh, you know, I've been trying different kissing techniques you know, to spice things up a little bit. Plus I've been using some different mouth wash."

Tifa smiled. "Oh you. I love you so much, Cloud."

She hugged me again and I smiled, more out of relief than anything though.

Tifa then took hold of my hand.

"Why didn't you come home last night Cloud? I was really worried."

"Well, you know, I had to take care of some Shinra scum in case they ever came back here and tried to hurt you. Because I would personally destroy anyone who tried to hurt you, darling."

"Oh you are so sweet, Cloud. Come on, let's go to the bedroom."

"B-B-But what about the bar?"

"Nobody's here and it's unlikely that anyone will come tonight or even tomorrow not with the way business is at the moment. Besides, don't you want to?"

"Um, of course I do, Tifa. Who wouldn't?"

She took me by the hand and led me up the stairs. The staircase was very creaky and didn't seem like it could support the weight of two people at once. Once we made our way up the stairs we entered the kitchen area. If I wasn't nervous before, I definitely was now.

"Where's the bathroom?" I asked. "I really need to go."

"It's just over there silly. Have you forgotten already?"

She pointed straight ahead of her and there it was as clear as daylight. I hoped I wasn't giving anything away. She still believed my charade which was the only thing keeping me going. But I had to complete my task quickly. The more nervous I got or the more intimate I got with Tifa, the less likely I'd be able to kidnap her and get out quickly. So I headed to the bathroom to relieve myself and to see a few things up.

I peed and it felt good, real good, better than it had done ever in my entire life. I then washed my hands and looked in the mirror. My wig was still perfectly in place and I really did look like the spitting image of Cloud. It was no wonder she had let me in so willingly.

I took the bottle o chloroform out of my pocket and one of the cloths. I had everything set up the way I wanted it to happen in my head. I opened the bottle. I was nervous now and my hands were shaking and I just about managed to pour a small amount onto the cloth. My hands were trembling and whilst I was putting the cap back on the bottle, my hand slipped and I dropped the bottle all over the floor. The chloroform liquid went everywhere.

I quickly stepped back and held my hand over my face careful not to breathe in any of the fumes. I rushed in to pick the bottle up to salvage any remains. I stepped back and looked at the bottle. Luckily only a small amount had been spilt but I really didn't need this, not now.

I put the cap back on the bottle and put it back in my pocket. I then crouched down next to the door, opening it slightly so I could peep through. I could see Tifa standing over picking things up off the table and moving them over to the sink. When she was done, she moved over to a large mirror standing next to the wall.

She brushed her hand through her long, thick black hair. Tifa then picked up a brush on the table next to her and started brushing her hair properly until it was lovely and beautiful and straight.

She was wearing her white tank top and back mini skirt just as she always did but now it seemed even more beautiful than ever. Her skirt simply accentuated her curvaceous thighs and they were short, supple and soft.

She looked like a heavenly angel brushing her hair in the mirror. I could just imagine her standing in the middle of a meadow with the wind blowing and her long thick black hair swaying to the side and cherry blossoms falling all around her.

I snapped out of my reverie for a moment. I didn't have time to think about such things. I was so nervous now, this was my big moment, when I'd finally get my promotion, the one that I had deserved for all these years. I began to sweat quite badly. It was making my wig sticky and disgusting and I could feel the sweat glazed over my face.

I put the cloth to my face and wiped my face. I held it against my nose for a second. It smelt funny. Oh my god, I thought. This was the chloroform and immediately took the cloth off my face.

I coughed loudly and I saw Tifa face the bathroom for a moment but thankfully she turned back. I coughed again, my vision was a little hazy. Oh no, I couldn't pass out, I was supposed to be one knocking Tifa out, I couldn't pass out or that'd be two failed missions in a row.

I staggered around the bathroom trying to gain my bearings. I ran the tap and splashed cold water on my face. That felt better, much more refreshing anyway. I held the cloth tightly in my hand and prepared to meet my destiny. I was ready this time.

I opened the bathroom door as quietly as I could. I didn't want to disturb her. She was still turned away from me and this would be a lot easier if she wasn't looking me in the eye whilst I was doing it. I slowly crept towards, ready and eager to pounce on my prey.

She was so close now, I could smell her perfume, it smelt so good, it was so hypnotizing. I couldn't be distracted though, I had a job to do and I was going to do it. I brought my arm round her face and brought the cloth down and clamped it down tightly over her nose and mouth before she had time to react.

I held it over her face as tightly as I could. She tried as hard as could to pull my arms away but I was much stronger than her, thankfully. She wriggled and writhed violently but she was too small for it to have any significant impact. I closed my eyes and held her tightly trying to ignore her futile struggling and her muffled cries.

I continued to hold the cloth over her face and she was still struggling hard. I was starting to get worried; I didn't think it would take this long to put someone out. I was trying harder than before to keep her still and even though I was a good ten inches taller than her, my arms were beginning to tire from holding her still.

Nevertheless she finally started to weaken. She was starting to struggle less and her breathing became much slower.

"Don't fight it, Tifa" I said. "Just breathe in and relax. I'm afraid you can't win this fight, I've waited too long. Now relax and when you awake everything will seem much better in the morning."

I was speaking softly in her ear to try and calm her down and it seemed to be working. I held my other hand around her waist and I began to loosen my grip thinking that she was out cold. Tifa then sprung awake and struggled violently again and tried to claw my hands away desperately. She scratched my hands and reached up and scratched my face. That stung like hell and left four deep visible red gashes on my face.

I was angry now. I held tighter around her waist to stop her struggling and it was working. Her waist was so slender I could easily wrap my whole arm round it and Tifa was more worried about getting the chloroform soaked cloth off her face. But she as much as she struggled and as much as she fought, she kept breathing in the chloroform and there was only so long she was going to be able to last.

Tifa sighed deeply as her eyes rolled to the back of her head and she fell unconscious, completely limp in my arms. I took the cloth off her face and supported her underneath her arms and began to drag her out of the kitchen. I breathed a huge sigh of relief. She was completely out cold at last. The hard part was over, now was the easy part just getting Tifa out of the Seventh Heaven without being spotted.

I put my hand to my face and a few drops of blood fell from the gash. That bitch, I thought. How dare she mess up my beautiful face! Dragging her was beginning to become a chore so I reached down underneath her soft, curvy thighs and scooped her up into my arms.

I held her there for a moment admiring her sleeping face. She looked so beautiful, so helpless and innocent. A soft glow of light came down from the nearby window and shone down on her face. She really did look like an angel in that light. She felt so light in my arms as well and she was so soft making her extremely comfortable to hold in this position.

Man, I had to stop daydreaming; I could have had this job sorted by now if it wasn't for all my dilly-dallying. I carried Tifa out of the kitchen and into the hallway. Suddenly a small young girl came up to me. She looked puzzled at me and then looked at Tifa in my arms and held her hands to her mouth. I recognized this girl. It was Barrett's girl, Marlene. I hadn't seen her in a few years and she had grown quite a lot and she was just over waist height on me. But definitely old enough to understand what I was doing. This was bad news. I had no experience with children and had no idea how to handle this situation.

"Uncie Cloud, is Tifa OK? Marlene asked.

It took me a second to realise that I was still disguised as Cloud and this situation wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I put on my Cloud voice that I had done earlier, slightly high pitched but not ludicrously so.

"Yes, Marlene, Tifa's fine. She's just tired that's all. She fell asleep working, I'm just gonna take her off to bed so she can sleep it off."

"Awww, that's so cute."

I jolted Tifa in my arms to raise her head and I kissed her on the lips. Marlene looked on, smiling. She loved to see Cloud and Tifa in love. I pulled away from the kiss. Yuck! I thought. Her lips still tasted of chloroform and I spat on the floor hoping not to breathe in any of the noxious odour.

"Now, you be a good girl and go off to bed now whilst I take Tifa to bed."

"I want you to carry me just like Tifa. Just like a real princess."

I didn't know what to say, I didn't know how to talk to children. This wasn't part of my training and definitely wasn't part of my plan.

"Sure thing, hun" I said. "Just a second."

Tifa was light, yeah, but I had been holding her in my arms for quite a while whilst talking to Marlene. She was starting to weigh me down and I carried her quickly into the bedroom. Marlene was under my feet the whole time which made things a little more difficult. I had to keep dodging her which made me unbalanced. I almost dropped Tifa several times on the short distance to the bedroom.

I finally made it to the bedroom and gently laid Tifa down on the bed. I shook my arms off because they were quite tired from carrying Tifa and turned to face Marlene. She held her arms out to me.

"Pick me up" she said.

I grimaced. I didn't fancy having to do more lifting but it was the only way to deal with the girl. I had to get her out of the way or I'd have no chance of kidnapping Tifa.

"Ok, princess" I said. "Up we go."

I reached down and hefted her up into my arms.

"No, no, like you carry Tifa" she said.

I groaned and sighed. But I shifted her in my arms so one arm was under her legs and the other was supporting her back. Marlene looked so tiny in my arms, she was like a baby. Not that I was thinking about babies or anything else at a time like this, I had a job to do, as I said before.

I carried Marlene into her bedroom. She smiled at me and held her arms up and clung round my neck in a warm embrace. Cloud must have been a lucky guy to get all this love, I thought. I laid Marlene down on the bed.

"Uncie Cloud, why do you keep leaving us?"

"Huh?"

"You keep going away and fighting Shinra bad men. Why not stay here with me and Tifa?"

Holy crap, this was turning into an interrogation, from a six year old no less.

Marlene continued. "I don't want you leaving me Uncie Cloud. I don't wanna see you hurt. Stay here with me, please, forever and ever."

Marlene started to cry. Damn, this was the worst. How was I supposed to know how to stop a child crying? I smiled and stroked her hair but that didn't do anything. Her cries were getting louder and louder and I was really getting scared. I didn't want anyone to hear her cries. I gently rocked her but that didn't work either. She just kept on crying and crying.

I took a cloth out of my pocket and began to wipe her tears away. Her cries stopped and that was another relief. I took the cloth away from her when suddenly I smelt chloroform. It was coming from the cloth. Shit, I thought. The bottle must have leaked in my pocket and gone all over the clean cloths. Marlene was in a deep sleep now, knocked out by the chloroform. Oh crap, what have I done? I didn't mean to do this. Marlene wasn't part of my plan. I had no intentions to harm her.

It was ok though, it was ok I thought trying to calm myself down. She was just asleep that was all. Just having a nice peaceful sleep and when she woke up she would forget any of this ever happened.

I didn't want to deal with this anymore, it was getting too chaotic. I quickly moved back into the bedroom where Tifa was. She was still unconscious, which was good, I'd knocked her out pretty good. I didn't think her a petite girl of her size would awake that fast. So at least I had nothing to worry about there, for once.

All I had to do now was finish off my plan.