So Close
Warning: I don't own any of the characters or even the plot. It's a remake of a movie I saw called "So Close". I changed some of the pairings in the movie so there won't be any Yuri of the sort in it.
Chapter 5: The Reunions
Tifa turned around to meet her wine eyes with the strangers blue eyes. ((Wait... his eyes... I noticed them before, it's defiantly Cloud's))
"Cloud... why didn't you say anything?" Tifa sniffed as she allowed Cloud's gloved hand to dispose of the watery substance forming in her eyes.
"Tifa, I thought we were done for out there. One year was it?" Cloud asked. Tifa slowly nodded and walked back to the balcony door.
"Come on, Cloud, I have to shut the place down, then we can talk about your journey in SOLDIER," Tifa slightly smiled. Cloud nodded and followed her.
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Yuffie sighed and looked upward, she was just about to search again for Cloud and Tifa and dodge the vampire policeman, when she spotted a shadow up above in the private quarters where high ranking people sit.
((Wait... who would be up there now. I thought no one was supposed to be up there when Barret isn't around)) Yuffie puzzled. Letting her curiosity get the best of her, she got up from the chair, camera in hand, and walked to the stairs leading to the higher room, dodging the dancing people.
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The long haired man shook his head in disapproval and walked toward the bar again. ((So far I know that it's an inside job, the Angel is paid from someone inside the company, and that someone wanted to kill Shinra... but who was it?))
As Vincent sat down, he remembered Cid telling him Rufus was at the club while driving, and it clicked. ((Maybe I could ask him myself...)) Taking his bandana off, Vincent sighed and tied his long raven hair back in a low pony tail. He then walked back into the crowd and to the stairs leading up to the private quarters.
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Yuffie sighed she was finally out of the frying pan… and into the oven. With her stormy orbs, she could see the policeman coming her way.
((Oh crap, I have to hide)) The short brown haired girl thought desperately. As the dark man approached Yuffie looked around more quickly. ((Ah-ha)) Yuffie grinned as she hid behind the stairs.
As soon as she took cover the policeman came into full view. ((He really is cute up close…)) Yuffie thought. ((No, bad Yuffie mustn't think bad thoughts… but hey he is a vampire… a cute one at that… huh?)). As Yuffie examined him she noticed a gold shimmerthrough a cut on his glove. ((Wow, that looks neat, like the shine on a new materia.))
Vincent swore he saw someone there a minute ago but he quickly dismissed it and walked up the stairs. ((My only concern is getting answers from Rufus Shinra)) He thought.
After the man had passed, Yuffie smiled and used her ninja techniques she learned from her teacher and sister, and cautiously followed the determined raven haired man.
Vincent reached the top and nodded. There was a guard outside of the door making Vincent sigh.
"State your presence," she asked.
"I am a Turk. I have business matters that only Shinra and I may speak of,"
The woman guarding the door nodded and opened the door. Vincent gave her one of his 'I-don't-care-but-thank-you' stares and proceeded.
Yuffie stopped and watched the scene play before her. ((Gawd, now I can't spy on them, this sucks))
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As Vincent entered the woman instantly shut the door behind him. Rufus looked up at the disturbance and noticed the cop standing there.
"Well, hello," Rufus smiled. "What may I do for you? Have you found out who killed my father, yet?"
Vincent gave him a cool stare then began to speak, "Yes I have, for the most part. I came here to clear that up, president,"
Rufus's face fell down a little then came back to its cocky position. The darkness, coldness, and cramped space of the room didn't bother Vincent like it would any other person, but it made Rufus a little uneasy since there were two built guards beside him and a scary looking man upfront of him.
"What questions?"
"I have a file, The Angel Project. It has almost every detail of them and it says only high authority can connect to them, so someone with very much money, high authority, and hates your father had paid them to kill him. Don Corneo also told me that he got a letter from Shinra but he didn't tell me what. So what I'm asking here is, 'do you have any answers?'"
Rufus took his hands from off the table and brushed his white sleeves on his tux, then brought his hands up to his chin. Vincent didn't seem amused but stood there silently waiting for his reply.
"No I don't," He bluntly stated. Rufus stood up and then walked over to Vincent. "But I'll get my men on it, there are many enemies my father had, he was too… well lets leave that for next time," Rufus whispered. He then brought his hands up to Vincent's shoulders and motioned him to leave.
As uncomfortable as Vincent was, he still didn't get his answers. Vincent stated blankly into the son of Shinra's eyes and then turned around. Rufus smirked and then let go of the man in black's shoulders. Hethen turned around to the large black windows. Before Vincent left out the door Rufus said one more thing.
"That bartender… she is hot, isn't she, Valentine?" Rufus smirked, even if she wasn't present at the moment.
Vincent ignored that comment and opened the door. The woman bouncer was absent at her post, maybe dancing, so Vincent had to shut the large heavy door.
From above sitting from on top of the room, Yuffie awakened from her trance and saw that the cop had finally came out. The short haired young woman grinned and silently began to stand.
Vincent was mad but didn't show it, Rufus was obviously hiding something. Just as Vincent began to walk down the spiral stairs, Yuffie's legs gave out from not moving for a long time and fell on top of him.
"AHH!" Yuffie screamed.
"Wha--" Vincent managed to spit out before falling face forward onto the cement. After a few seconds of sitting on her cushion she opened her navy-violet eyes and saw a pile of black underneath her.
"I'm sorry!" Yuffie shouted fast. ((Oh gawd, what do I do now?)) She screamed in her head. Yuffie slowlyrose up and dusted her duster off and smiled innocently then began to walk away from the crime scene. Before she was able to get away, a pale hand had grabbed her shoulder making Yuffie shriek.
Yuffie slowly turned around on instinct and locked her warm eyes with cold blood ones. The young woman gave a slight laugh and then began to run away, but Vincent grabbed both of her arms before she had a chance.
"Who are you?" He asked monotonly. Yuffie sighed and turned around.
"Hehe, I'm the greatest ninja ever," Yuffie winked in a sing-song voice. "Yuffie Kisaragi. And you are," Yuffie asked keeping her composure as composed as ever, or at least trying.
Vincent kept a cool, calm, collected facial expression and answered, "Vincent Valentine,"
"Haha, well nice to meet ya Vinnie but I have to go… and…" Yuffie stuttered thinking of a good excuse. "Use the ladies room?"
Vincent gave her a blank state and Yuffie knew she was screwed. "You are part of Angel are you not?"
((Oh, holy Chocobos, I'm totally screwed if Tifa finds out… I have to run!)) Yuffie screamed in her head. Yuffie, using all of her saved up energy, struggled as hard as she could from his grasp, but to no avail.
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Tifa walked back to the main floor with Cloud closely behind her. "Cloud, I'm going to close the bar early so we could catch up on things, okay?" Tifa kindly asked.
Cloud coolly nodded. "I'll wait for you over by the bar counter,"
Tifa smiled in acknowledgement and squeezed through the dancing people to the stage. The DJ automatically stopped and the singer turned her attention to Tifa.
"Lenne, can I borrow the microphone?" Tifa asked. The brown haired singer nodded and allowed her to use her microphone. "Thank-you, oh and good luck with Shuyin," Shw whispered covering the mic.
"Thank-you," Lenne smiled and she walked off stage. The people who were dancing a minute ago stopped and looked upat the big breasted woman.
"I'm sorry everyone, but I have to close the bar down, please come again tomorrow, I promise to give discounts on drinks to you all," Tifa smiled. The people all talked as soon as Tifa put the microphone away and then began to leave. The lights that were flashing from before stopped and turned to normal lights.
((Barret's going to kill me)) Tifa laughed. She walked off the stage and through the crowd to her childhood friend. "I hope you can wait a little longer, I have to clean up,"
Cloud nodded and grinned, "Don't worry, I'll help you, Teef,"
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Vincent noticed the lights coming back on and the loud music halting which madehim loosen his grip onYuffie for a slight second. ((Ha, this is my chance Yuffers, don't blow it!)) Yuffie screamed in her head.
With a high round house kick, Vincent fell into the wall. "Take that!" She yelled then she dashed off.
Vincent quickly recovered and ran after her. Yuffie could hear her sister speak to the crowd telling them to leave early making Yuffie grin. ((Yes, now I can defiantly loose him))
The short woman in green dashed into the exiting crowd and into the streets of Midgar. Vincent almost cursed out loud as he lost sight of Yuffie until he saw a green blur dash out into the streets.
Yuffie ran around the back of the building and found Cloud's motorcycle. ((Haha, I bet he won't mind, the geek)) Yuffie laughed in her head. She started the vehicle up and placed the helmet on her head and began to drive out of the alleyway.
Vincent lost sight of her again and this time he did curse. Outside he could see Cid in his Z-28 with his new girl toy, Shera. He ran over to Cid and took the keys.
"Hey, hey now, don't be in such a hurry, I'm going over to her place for a while, right woman,"
Shera only nodded but Vincent didn't care. He jumped into the car and started it up.
Cid began to curse through his cigarette again, "Hey vampire, I'm not going to walk home, shit. And don't ruin the paint!"
In the mirror he could see Yuffie drive away. ((Damn…)) He ignored Cid's comment and drove off.
"What the Hell!" Cid cursed again. "I guess we're walking to your place then. And when we get there I want some damn tea,"
((Oh crap, I just remembered I get motion sickness…)) Yuffie thought, she was about to pullover when she saw a car following her with Vincentin it.
Vincent could see her now and he won't get her out of his sight now. Yuffie looked behind her and cursed.
((He's gaining on me!)) Yuffie cursed, she took a few swerves and short cuts, but wherever she went he'd always find her. ((DAMN!))Yuffie growled. The young ninja was almost desperate enough to ride off a cliff just to lose him but he'd probably follow after her. ((I promise Leviathan I'll never steal again or hack into someone's system… never mind cross out that last one. But please HELP ME ESCAPE!))
Yuffie swerved in and out of traffic in hope of losing him. But because it was two in the morning there was no traffic to be lost in, much less lose yourself in. Everything the hyperactive sixteen-year-old did didn't work he just kept on coming.
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"All clear," Tifa smiled. Only her and Cloud were in the building, which madethe situation slightly awkwardbutalso content. Cloud sighed and wiped off a tear of sweat dripping down his forehead.
"Here," Tifa smiled as she gave him a clean cloth.
"Thanks," He stated. After a few seconds of an awkward silence Cloud shook his head and slightly smiled."Do you want to take a walk?" he suggested breaking the ice.
The burnet smiled at the blonde and agreed. "Sure," They then walked out and Tifa locked thebar up. "Where to?"
"Anywhere. I just want to be with my best friend," Cloud smiled wearily. Tifa noticed it and gave him a confused look.
"What's wrong Cloud?" Tifa asked as she stood upfront of him blocking his walk way. Cloud examined her for a little bit taking it all in. Tifa had changed out of her work uniform and into a black short dress, showing some of her cleavage and shoulders. The dress went up to her mid thighs and tightened so no one could look up to see something they would regret (a big ass beating). She was wearing short black gloves matching her outfit and a black and silver chained purse. Her hair was all the way down and her bangs were loose.
Tifa placed her fisted hands on her hips and waited for him to quit sizing her up and answer her. "Cloud…"
Cloud snapped out of his gaze and looked back up to her wine colored eyes. "I'm sorry, what did you say?"
Tifa sighed and turned around now placing her hands behind her head. "Cloud… you're hopeless," ((And that's one of the reasons why I love you…))
Cloud lifted one of his hands and scratched the back of his head in confusion. "Huh?"
"Never mind, let's continue to walk, I want to know how the last year without me has been," Tifa smiled. Cloud nodded and caught up to her. Tifa took down her arms and crossed them on her abdominals.
Cloud spotted a bench and grabbed Tifa's hand in that direction. Tifa smiled and quickly followed him. The both of them sat down and looked down on the ground.
((Cloud, how can I tell him I love him…)) Tifa sighed. Cloud looked up to her and nodded.
"Tifa…" Cloud began softly grabbing her cold callused hands. Tifa looked at him slightly blushing. Before he could ever finish, a group of people surrounded them, a very big group.
((Oh crap… why now? When he was going to tell me something!)) Tifa screamed in her head. Cloud automatically let go of her hands and stood up.
"What do you want?" Cloud asked sternly.
"We want your money, give us the bag lady and empty out your pockets," One of the men ordered. Another man grabbed Tifa from behind and grinned. The other person nodded and spoke again. "Or your bitch gets it,"
Cloud closed his eyes in annoyance then put his hands in his pockets.
"Don't you people ever learn, don't steal things from people you don't know… because it might backfire on you," Cloud stated as he opened one of his irregular colored eyes.
The group of teenagers got angry and began attacking him. Cloud, being in SOLDIER, easily dodged each and every attack adding a few counter attacks too. When all seemed good a few men took out weapons.
"Cloud," Tifa yelled. Cloud turned around and saw an incoming object. Before he could move the pole knocked him onto the cold cement floor. ((No… now they'll pay))
"Haha, that'll happen to you, lady, if you don't cooperate. Now give me your damn purse,"
Tifa smiled and handed him her purse. The man smiled and opened it, but before he could take anything, Tifa used one of her long legs and kicked out an object from within the opened bag. The men all looked up to see a tiny glint of a gun.
"What?" They yelled in unison. Tifa flipped the man over that was holding her and jumped up into the air aiming the gun at the fallen man's head.
"Go away before I pull the trigger," Tifa stated. The teenagers listened and ran away. Tifa grabbed her purse from the ground where the man had dropped it and placed her small gun inside of it.
"Tifa…" Cloud whispered as he got up.
"I was driving to tell you what I am, Cloud. I'm a paid assassin."
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/CRASH/
Yuffie's bike plowed into a wall. Yuffie gracefully landed on the pavement and looked at the explosion. ((Damn it, now what am I supposed to run away with?))
The red Z-28 parked next to the accident and the driver jumped out onto the pavement. "There's no where to hide Miss Kisaragi,"
Yuffie growled and put up a fighting stance. "I'm not going anywhere without a fight," Vincent sighed and took out his handcuffs. "Ha. Like you're gonna tame me," Yuffie yelled. Beside her was a large water fountain and on the other side was the wall where Cloud's bike crashed.
Vincent knew she had no where to hide and he planned for it to stay that way. "I don't believe you were the one who killed Shinra, for you do not have long hair, but you might have been her apprentience,"
"How do you know she has long hair?" Yuffie argued. Still walking Vincent was now less than a meter away from her but she didn't move.
"A woman by the name of Aerith had seen her, she was a witness. I trust her more than you,"
"That's very nice," Yuffie coughed. He was now upfront of her at a halting position holding the dangling handcuffs. "Nuh-uh, I ain't going in those!"
Vincent then grabbed her frail arm and put it on. Yuffie only stood in shock ((Why can't I move?)) He then grabbed her other hand and cuffed it again.
"Yes, you are," Vincent calmly stated. Yuffie glared at the man but only blamed herself for getting into the mess she was in.
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Rufus look outside of his home into the streets of Midgar and laughed. "That cop knows too much… I have to destroy all evidence before they find out it was me who ordered Angel to kill my father,"
