Yay! Second chappie! Go me! Okay, I shouldn't be this excited. But I've been soooo busy. Anyway, R&R PLZ!


"Shit." I said. I looked around me, looking for someone to help me, but there was no one. Everyone here was either a rebel or was a demon under protection from the army. "I can't believe it. Why didn't you guys tell me!" I cried exasperatedly at them.

"Sorry Yuf. I wanted to honest I did. But my brother told me not too, if we told you, you'd try to escape, and we can't have that." Sora said apologetically. I narrowed my eyes, shooting them an icy glare.

"I don't want to hear it. And to think I might have trusted you guys." I said, my voice filled with hatred and hurt, but mostly hurt. Tifa's eyes widened her face set in sadness. 'Well you know what? I don't care.' I thought bitterly.

"Yuffie would you just listen?" Riku exclaimed. "We WANTED to tell you, but we couldn't!"

"You want me to listen! No I'm not going to, the last time I listened I almost trusted you guys. But instead you bring to the exact place I don't want to be. You think I like my job! Do you think I want to kill? Do you think I wanted to be in the army? No! I didn't I never wanted to do this stupid job in the first place! My dad sent me here, if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be here!" I yelled furiously, tears threatening to fall. I blinked them back, I wasn't about to make myself look weaker than I already looked. I was about to yell something again, but something went into my back, and I became very dizzy. "Wha-what's happen-?" But I didn't get to finish before everything went black.

I awoke sometime later in a dark room, the walls were painted dark midnight blue, the covers I was lying under were black silk, and the lights were off. I shook my head and then regretted it, my head started throbbing. I rubbed my temples and groaned.

"This is so stupid, if it weren't for them I wouldn't be here." I said miserably.

"You shouldn't blame them, it was my fault. I told them not to tell you." A cold voice said from the shadows. I nearly jumped five feet in the air.

"Gawd damnit." I snapped. "Don't do that." The figure pushed himself up and walked over to where I was lying, standing at the foot of my bed. It was none other than Cloud Strife. "Go away." I growled. He didn't say anything; instead he just kept staring at me with those cold blue eyes. "What?" Again he still didn't answer; I was beginning to get frustrated. "Would you just answer me one question?" I asked. I got an answer at that, he nodded. "Why did you kidnap me? I mean what use do I have? Why not someone else?"

"That's three questions." He said, his face emotionless.

"Argh. Can you just answer me!" I cried.

"I kidnapped you because you have some worth." He said.

"You know that makes you sound…" I trailed off, not needing to say the rest, apparently he got my message because his eyes widened.

"No. That's not what I meant. I meant in the army, to the army you're valuable."

"What? I'm just a soldier, that's not a great honor ya' know." I said.

"To someone in the army you're valuable."

"Who?" I asked, very surprised.

"You mean you don't know?" He asked me.

"No, well I know guys like me, but that's cause they're pigs." I remarked.

"You're important to Squall." He said, his face still blank.

"What? What do you mean?"

"I mean you're important to him, and from what I know he'll do anything to get you back. So I decided, if I take the girl, I can get what I want and he can get what he wants." He said.

"What do you want?" I asked, curious to know.

"That's none of your business."

"Fine. But I think it is since I'm letting you treat me like some doll or something." I said, making a point. And I guess he just decided to stop talking because he got up, opened the door and held it open pausing before he left.

"Come down stairs soon. And take what I said before, it's not their fault." He said, then he shut the door and everything was dark. 'Too dark.' I thought. So I pulled myself up and quickly headed out the door. I walked along the empty hallway, wondering where the steps are. 'Man this place big, and creepy.' I thought turning a corner and running straight into someone.

"Hey! Watch where you're going!" I said angrily.

"Sorry." The person muttered, and I knew who it was.

"Whatever Riku." I said.

"Yuffie, please. We're sorry, we really are." He said, his aquamarine eyes burning into mine. I thought about what Cloud had said before, "Don't blame them, it wasn't their fault." And I decided something.

"I'll forgive you, but that doesn't mean I'll trust you right away again." I said. I could tell he was still a little hurt, but relived.

"Thanks Yuf. I'm gonna go tell the others." And then he ran past me.

"Hey! Wait Riku! Where are the steps?" I called, but he was already out of sight. "Dang it."

"The steps are that way." A voice said.

"Okay? Who are you?" I asked.

"Oh it's Olivia." She said coming out from where she was standing.

"Oh."

"Go the way Riku went. You'll see the steps, but I'm going down anyway so you can walk with me." She said. Then she walked the direction Riku went with me following.

"So what exactly are you?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

"I'm part cat, duh." She said her cat tail twitching back and forth.

"I know, but the other day I thought Riku was gonna eat me, but I didn't say it out loud. How did you do that?"

"I can read minds, and feelings." She replied.

"Wow." I said, not knowing what else to say.

"Yeah. It's cool, I guess."

"How did you become a part of this group?" I asked her. I saw a look of pain flash on her face before she answered me.

"Well when the army came to my town, I was pretty little, about 8 or so. They killed my parents, but I escaped. And then Cloud found me, and brought me here."

"Oh. I'm sorry." I said, feeling horrible that, the army destroyed her family.

"It's okay," She said brightly as we were walking down the steps, "It's not like you were the one who did that anyway."

"Yeah…"

When we arrived downstairs, Tifa, Sora, and Riku were already there. And they were standing near Cloud. I gave an annoyed look at Cloud, then I looked at Tifa, who smiled at me.

"Dinner will be soon. So why don't one of you show Yuffie around?" Cloud said.

Much to my surprise Riku nodded, "I'll go."

"Okay Riku." Was all that Cloud said, then he turned away his crimson cape flowing behind him. When he was out of earshot I turned to them.

"What's up with him? He's like a walking zombie." I asked. Tifa, Sora, and Olivia laughed, Riku smirked.

"He's had some problems." Sora said, scratching the back of his head.

"Oh…"

"Yeah. But when you get to know him he opens up. A little." Tifa said. I nodded, then turned to Riku.

"You gonna show me around?" I asked. Riku smirked, then grabbed my lower arm and dragged me out the door.

"Hey! Get offa me!" I said. He let go of my arm, "So tell what happened to Cloud? Tell me what made him so….so…" I trailed off not knowing what to say.

"Dead?" Riku questioned.

"Yeah, so you gonna tell me?"

"I guess…" He said, running his hands through his silver hair, then he started dragging me somewhere.

"Where are you taking me!" I exclaimed. 'Why can't he just tell me now?'

"Shh." He whispered. He pulled my into a dark alley, I had to admit, I was getting pretty nervous when he shoved me against the wall.

"W-what are you doing Riku?" I choked.

"I'm going to tell you what happened to Cloud." He said.

"But why here! It's so dark, and creepy. And people will think were up to…erm….something." I said shyly.

He stared at me hard. "Shut up." He hissed. He clamped a hand over my mouth.

I blinked, then bit his hand.

"Ow!" He cried examining the mark on his hand, but he proceeded to tell me what happened to their cold hearted leader.


Squall's POV

"What do you mean you can't find her!" I yelled furiously.

"S-sir she wasn't anywhere to be found." The soldier replied nervously.

"Well then send out search groups alert other camp sites. I will not have one of my best fighters kidnapped!"

"Y-yes Sir." He said before scampering out of the tent.

"Damnit!" I yelled, slamming my fist down on the table.

"Temper, temper, Leonheart." A voice said. I looked up to see none other than Seifer, my rival.

"Shut the hell up Seifer." I snapped.

"I suppose it wouldn't be the time to tell you we found a rebel sound by the nurses tent?" He said.

"No." I hissed. "Why didn't you tell me before?"

"We just found it."

I looked at the blonde, my eyes set coldly. "Very well then. Send out a group of soldiers to find them. You will lead it, but I get to deal with Strife."

"Yes Sir." Seifer muttered.

"Go." I ordered.

He was leaving, but paused before he left, "Sounds like you've got something for the bratty ninja."

"Get out!" Then he left, laughing. I was cursing to myself, for letting Seifer get to me, and mostly for letting her get to me.

'Damnit, why do I feel like this? She's just a ninja after all. Why is she getting to me? I'm supposed to keep my reputation of being a cold hearted jerk. And she disappears and I'm flipping out. How did she manage to do this?' /Because she's cheerful/ A part of my mind said/Because she's fun and energetic, you let her get to you/ 'Shut up' /She's pretty and always full of life. She's outgoing, but knows how to fight. She's everything you want/

"Shut up!" I yelled out loud.

"Um… is this a bad time? Because I could come back." A soothing voice said from behind me.

"No Riona. It's fine, I'm just stressed." I said, pinching the bridge of my nose with my index finger and thumb.

"Okay. I just wanted to let you know, that we need more anti-venom." She said calmly.

I turned around, she was standing there in a white shirt, and dark pants, her long black hair pulled in a low ponytail, and her blue/brown eyes filled with concern. 'She's beautiful' I thought, but then mentally cursed myself, 'Don't think that way, it's bad enough I feel that way toward Yuffie. I don't need to feel like that for TWO people.'

"Alright. I send out the orders later today." I said.

She walked up to me, placing her hand on my shoulder, I stiffed slightly, but then relaxed under her soft touch. "If you ever need to talk, you know where to find me." She said softly then left the tent. I sighed. 'This is gonna be a hell of a search.'


Yuffie's POV

"That's horrible." I said, feeling extremely horrible for the blonde warrior.

"I know, that's why he sticks to himself. Every time he gets close to someone, something happens." Riku said.

"I feel so bad. So many horrible things have happened."

"Hey. He's a tough guy, besides he don't like sympathy. And I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell him I told you all this." He said. I nodded.

"We should get going. Didn't he say dinner would be soon?" I asked.

"Shit. We're late." Riku said quickly, and without even waiting for me, he took off.

"Hey! You can't just leave me!" I called, "Hey!" He didn't hear me…again. It was starting to get dark, the air becoming suddenly colder. I looked around, 'Wow this is creepy.' I thought. I started walking out of the alley, rubbing my hands on my arms to keep me warm. "Stupid ass hole. You would think he would wait." I muttered. I was walking along the streets, not sure of where to go. I realized I was alone. There was no one on the streets. It had seemed so full of life earlier, now it just looked well deserted. 'Weird…' I thought. Rain clouds were forming in the sky, it was much darker than before. There was now only a slight pinkish tint in the sky. Then, I heard footsteps behind me. I spun around, no one was there. 'Oh well, probably just my imagination.' But then I heard them again, I looked around me again, still no one. I quickened my pace, but so did the footsteps, then I broke into a run. I turned a corner quickly, and slammed straight into someone, and fell back.

"Owwww…" I groaned rubbing my butt.

"You shouldn't be out here alone." The voice said. I looked up to see Cloud staring down at me.

"Yeah well Riku ditched me, and besides I can take care of myself." I said.

"I don't want you out here alone." He said.

"Who said you could tell me what to do?" I snapped. He didn't say anything, but remained staring at me, again I felt my temper rising for the one hundredth time today. It started to rain.

"We should get back." I said. He merely nodded, then stuck out a gloved hand to me. I took it uncertainly. He pulled me up with ease, then held my hand for a moment longer than necessary. As soon as he dropped it my hand felt cold, damn I WAS cold. It was starting to rain harder. We started walking back, I felt so small next to him. He was tall and muscular, and I was short and thin. Don't get me wrong, I was a good fighter, hell I was really good, but I didn't look strong. A bolt of lighting went through the sky, making me jump and cling on to Cloud's arm. He didn't push me off, but looked down at me, surprise written all over his face. I mentally smirked, 'So he does have emotions after all.' I thought. Then Cloud cleared his throat, I realized that I was still holding on to his arm.

"Um….heh….sorry." I said, shyly looking down at the ground. My hair was soaking wet, and my clothes stuck to me like glue. I shivered, my teeth chattering, then I felt something warm wrap around me. I looked down to see a cloak around my shoulders, recognizing it as Cloud's I looked over to him shocked.

"Uh…thanks?" I said, feeling much warmer. Like usual, he didn't say anything, but he did shrug. 'He's actually kind of cute without this cloak covering half his face.' And we just walked in silence the rest of the way back.


Okay. Review, please. I know it probably sucked big time. Here are the scores so far.

Squall-0

Sora-0

Cloud-2

Riku-1

I'm not sure who to put Yuffie with, so PLZ tell me! Sorry about not much Yuffie/Riku in this chappie, but I had to do something with Cloud/Yuffie. It's not much, and it sucked, but I need to know who to put her with! Vote PLZ!