Chapter Two: Forget-Me-Not

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Final Fantasy 7.

Cloud nodded in reply. She left the room and returned with a tea cup on a saucer, "Is green tea okay?" He nodded again. She handed him the saucer, "How's Tifa?" Cloud looked up in surprise, "Tifa?" She nodded, "Yes, Tifa… Tifa Lockheart." "She's doing fine," Cloud answered quietly.

Who is she? How does she know Tifa? What does she want?

Cloud stood up, "I should go." She nodded. Leaving the house, Cloud made his way to his motorbike, being more cautious than last time. Mounting his bike, he left the cold mountain and headed back to the bar. "You're back," Tifa said. Cloud stared at her, but did not mention that Yuki knew her. "Is something wrong Cloud?" Tifa asked. Cloud shook his head and wandered off and into the church again. Tifa sighed; He'll never forget Aeris, will he. Cloud walked down the aisle surround by rows of pews, what am I doing here? Cloud glanced at the small white and yellow flowers that sprouted out from the grass. Why am I here? Cloud turned and left. "Cloud! Where are you going?" Tifa called out. "I'll be back," Cloud replied. Tifa sighed.

She entered the bar and greeted Tifa with a smile. Tifa returned the smile, "Hello Yuki." She sat down in a chair, "Need some help?" "Yeah, sure," Tifa said, handing her a tray with drinks on it, "Here, it's for the back table in the corner." Yuki nodded and picked up the tray, delivering it to the table, greeted by wolf whistles. Yuki rolled her eyes and returned to the counter.

Cloud hacked at a tree, what is this feeling? Why do I feel like I've forgotten something important?

"Cloud," Aeris called. "Cloud, do you still remember me?"

Tifa smiled up at the girl on the stage as she began a song.

Hontou ni taisetsu na Mono igai subete sutete (It would be nice if we could just put away and throw out)

Shimaetara ii no ni ne (Everything that really mattered, but)

Genjitsu wa, tada zankoku de (Reality is just cruel)

Sonna toki itsu date (In such times)

Me o tojireba (I see you laughing)

Waratteru kimi ga iru (Whenever I close my eyes)

Itsuka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made (Until the day I reach eternal sleep)

Dou ka sono egao ga (That smiling face will)

( Song credits to InuYasha)

( Vocal credits to Hamasaki Ayumi)

The sound of the banging door interrupted Yuki's singing as all faces turned to the figure that had just entered. Cloud entered and saw the face of many, some drunk, others not. He muttered a quick apology. Yuki stepped off the stage and back onto the ground. Picking up a tray, she walked over to a table and handed them the drinks before returning back to the counter. Cloud glanced out of the corner of his eye, it's her… Cloud stomped up the stairs to his room and slammed the door shut.

What is it I am trying to remember? WHY can't I remember?

"You've forgotten me Cloud, haven't you?" Aeris said, "You've forgotten me… Cloud."