RaeDragongirl: LOL! I don't know but that's not a very good thing for a Disney film. Lol

RoyalFanatic: Yeah Nanaki cant be all serious all the time. I bet looking after Cosmo Canyon would make him go insane lol. And yes I was asked about Vincent singing. I'm thinking about it.

RoxasxNamine: No feel free to play FF7. Just be sure to review this chapter…or else lol.

Sakura Mitzuki: Glad you still like it.

Crazy Chick 963: Yeah I was wondering that and how could his mother call a baby Scar? He must have had a proper name

Angelicxox: But he's not lol. And a BIG "Yay" for Clorith stories. I got your review reply. My story "Date With Destiny" is like that with Zack, Aeris and Cloud.

Ankosune: God if Cait Sith was Rafiki Cloud could have heard him from Midgar with that microphone lol. The Scottish accent on the dubbed version of AC might confuse him lol.

Chapter 16: Under the Stars.

Cloud raced through the trees, following the insane laughter of the dog while trying to dodge fallen logs and tearing through the vines. He could see the glowing tail of Nanaki as he ran ahead, calling to Cloud to hurry up. Cloud was quickly becoming out of breath.

"Hey! Will you slow down?" He cried, trying to pick up as much speed as possible. The reply was another laugh. Cloud grumbled under his breath as he speeded after it. Suddenly, it jumped out from behind a tree.

"STOP!" He yelled. Cloud skidded to a halt, staring at the animal in shock. Nanaki walked to the tall grass and pulled it back with his claws.

"Look down there." He whispered. Cloud frowned and walked forward. He peered down, seeing nothing but a river. He glanced at Nanaki who just smiled knowingly, nodding his head to the side to indicate Cloud to walk down. The blonde was silent as he approached the lake. Slowly, he leaned over, staring nervously into the water. All he saw was a blonde man with a confused expression on his face staring back. It soon turned sad as Cloud closed his eyes.

"That's not my father." He muttered. Nanaki stepped up beside him as Cloud looked at him. "It's just my reflection."

"No." Nanaki said, placing a paw in the water. "Look harder."

Cloud blinked in puzzlement and looked back at the lake. Slowly, his reflection moved, blonde hair turning into black. Cloud gasped as he saw his father's face staring at him.

"You see." Nanaki explained. "You're living both your lives."

"Cloud." The blonde looked up at the sky at the voice. His blue eyes wide.

"Dad?" He called as a large cloud gathered over him. It slowly took the shape of a man. His father.

"You have forgotten me." Zack stated. Cloud shook his head, staring at the cloudy version of his dad.

"No. How could I?"

"Cloud, you have forgotten who you are and so forgotten me. This is not the real you. You have to go back to Midgar."

"I can't go back!" Cloud yelled. "I'm not who I used to be." He added quietly.

Suddenly there was a burst of light and as Cloud looked up, he saw his father in his proper form. Not just a clouded shape.

"You are my son. The true heir to the throne. You must go back and take your place as King." Zack commanded as he began to disappear. Cloud watched in horror as the cloud floated away.

"No! Don't leave me!"

"Remember Cloud."

"Don't leave me!" Cloud screamed, chasing after the retreating form. But it was gone within two seconds. A slight breeze ruffled Cloud's hair as he stood on a grassy hill, staring at the stars. Nanaki padded forward.

"What was that?" He cried. Cloud smiled slightly.

"Looks like things are changing."

"Change is a good thing though." The animal said wisely. Cloud turned to him.

"I've been running from the past for so long. I don't think I can face it." Before he knew it, Nanaki had given him a powerful whack on the head.

"Ow! Jeez what the heck was that for?" Cloud cried. Nanaki grinned and shrugged.

"Does it matter? It's in the past."

"Doesn't change the fact it hurts!"

"Ah yes," Nanaki sighed, sitting beside Cloud. "Sometimes the past can hurt. But you can run from it, or learn from it." He raised his paw to hit again but Cloud ducked. Nanaki laughed insanely.

"See? So what do you want to do?" He asked. Cloud raised an eyebrow.

"I'm taking advice from a dog." Cloud muttered. Nanaki closed his eyes.

"I am not a dog!" He sighed as he opened them. He looked around, noticing Cloud wasn't there. He turned his head and saw Cloud running across the land towards the sea.

"Hey, where are you going?" He called.

"I'm going back!" Came the shouted reply. Nanaki ran to the edge of the hill.

"Good get out of here!" He cried through fits of laughter. He tilted his head back and howled, his tail wagging insanely as the form of Cloud jumped in the water.

"What the hell is all this noise?" A gruff voice commanded. The animal turned to see Cid and Barret with their hands on their hips. Aeris appeared a second later.

"Where's Cloud?" She questioned, looking around. Nanaki chuckled.

"You won't find him here."

"Who is this dog?" Cid cried, pointing to Nanaki.

"I'm not a dog!"

"His sister." Aeris breathed, her eyes lighting up as she thought of Yuffie's reaction. "The dog's his sister?" Cid enquired, confused.

"I am not a dog!" Nanaki repeated in a slightly louder tone.

"And Sephiroth." Aeris muttered. Cid rubbed his brow.

"He has a sister called Yuffie and another sister called Sephiroth?"

"No that's his uncle."

"The dog?" Barret said. Nanaki growled.

"I am NOT a dog!" He barked.

"No Sephiroth is." Aeris explained.

"Sephiroth's a dog?" Barret asked, raising an eyebrow. Aeris grabbed her hair.

"NO! Cloud's went back to Midgar to challenge his uncle Sephiroth and take his place as King."

"Oh." Cid and Barret replied. Aeris checked her weapon was in place before she raced for the sea. Nanaki, Cid and Barret watched her run.

"Aeris, where are you going?" Barret called.

"I'm not leaving Cloud to fight alone." She yelled back. Barret and Cid looked at each other. Cid smiled slightly and nodded. As quick as lightning, the two took off after her.