Disclamer: Don't own FF7 AC….so don't sue.

CHAPTER 5

The next morning Sharon cautiously made her way back to the farm hoping to be able to follow the road back to town.

The brothers had finished packing the trucks and were getting ready to leave. So she hid till they took off.

Back in Edge she found the abandoned building she left her stuff. After cleaning up she decided she needed a stiff drink.

Knowing she could get all the free drinks she wanted she went to the Black Rose. Her boss was happy to see her and talked her into working for a couple hours. That meant cash as she was tipped well for her special.

None of her coworkers mentioned a word about the slight scar on her side, which was something they were used to.

That night a certain red-head came into the bar taking a stool near her dink section.

"5 beers for table 3, Shay." One of the waitresses said.

"Here you go May. Let me know when your ready to order, Reno."

"Sure." He had been staring at the strippers. After a moment he turned around and stared.

She looked like any other 17 year old warrior, what with that dagger at her hip. Her eyes literally glowed in the black lights that also illuminated her piercings.

What verified her identity to the turk was a set of fangs that slid out as she prepared her special.

And that's when it struck her.

"Reno!"

"Shayron! Wow, it's been a long time."

"Seven years. You want to get out of here?"

"Can you?"

She waved it off. "Just let me finish here. I'll meet you at the door."