I was tryin 2 sign on for the last 4 days but the site was actin up keep bringin up sum stupid message but its fixed now so here is 2 more chapters and I am now back to write the rest of this story. If any of you guys got ideas jus holla. Alright there is something that might be a little confusing to you guys. I wrote an apology chapter as you know because you just read it.lol. The apology chapter took the place of Chapter 23 so don't worry about missing out on anything because it skips straight to chapter 24. so on with the story.

Chapter 24: Making Plans.

Avalanche now sat around the big bonfire in the middle of town. It was relaxing to just sit around and stare deep into the middle of the blaze letting all your worries and fears burn with the wood that was tossed in every couple of hours. Some of the tourist that came an went say that the flame was enchanted and that once you looked deep within its blaze you were to get pulled so close that you could loose your life. This struck a chord of fear in the tourists hearts but also managed to leave them with a deep deep admiration and a high level of respect for the fire. What really happened was one day a drunkard had to much to drink an was lollygagging all over town an happened to end up near the flame. He got a little to close to it and a townswoman was trying to ward him away. Him in his drunken state thought she was his deceased wife and beckoned to her call. Instead of walking around the flames he tried to walk through them, thus burning himself very badly an henceforth came all the rumors. The elders didn't bother setting the story straight for they felt that the respect the tourists had for the flame should not be interrupted although the story wasn't true

Tifa was the most content. She sat wrapped in Cloud's arms and the cool midnight air, coupled with Cloud's embrace and the warmth from the fire gave the town a peaceful atmosphere (well at least to her). They sat there for some time, each of the members reminiscing about past things, thinking about he future, and appreciating the past. Aeris sat ridiculously close to Sephiroth and the General didn't seem to mind. Most of the team already knew the outcome of the two but decided to let them figure it out themselves. Yuffie was trying her best to stay awake because in her state of immaturity she did not appreciate the bliss of peace and quiet. Red and Barret were talking quietly every now and then they both would chuckle. Cid was damaging his lungs as usual and Vincent was sitting there…stoic and quiet as usual.

After a couple of quiet peaceful minutes Cloud pulled Tifa closer to him and straightened up clearing his throat. He caught the attention of the team and they looked at him. Barret pointed his gun arm at Yuffie's head and yelled her name. She jumped and lazily looked toward the voice calling her. She nearly pissed her pants when she saw the missing score pointed at her head.

"BARRET! she yelled. You tryin to frickin kill me you old moron".

In response he just gave a small chuckle an slapped her on the back with the Gun arm.

After everyone had a good laugh they all turned to Cloud in expectancy.

He looked around at all his friends and smiled.

"So what the hell are we gonna do now?" he asked

Every one pondered on this for a moment and then looked back to their leader.

He laughed and looked at Tifa who gave him a wink.

"I thought that maybe we should go to the North Crater now because we have got the information that we needed here and that seems the next target for her to inject her blood into the lifestream".

The team gasped again at the mention of that God-forsaken land but steeled themselves because they knew it was necessary.

Cloud started:

"I know we have been to the North Crater before and the battles and monsters there are far from easy and nice. I said it once an I will say it again you are not obligated to stay and fight but if you choose to it will be greatly appreciated.

Red spoke up:

"Cloud I think that is completely logical and that would be the next best place to search for that fell creature. I give u my loyalty and anywhere you lead I will follow until this threat is no longer a threat".

Cloud nodded his appreciation and Tifa gave him a soft smile. He looked around at the team and received affirmations from everybody there.

" So when do we leave?" Aeris asked

Cloud thought.

" Tomorrow at noon. Make sure to get some extra gear to go to the crater. If you need extra gill jus come to me and we will see what we can do."

As Mariah walked away she smiled at them and remembered how here and Michael use to be, tears threatened to fall but she held her composure and made it up to her bedroom. When there she fell onto her bed not bothering to change her clothes or take of her shoes. She felt like thee was nothing to live for but she knew she had to fight if not for her then for Michael and her unborn daughter, she cried herself to sleep that night and she promised herself it was the last time.

Everyone sat there for about another half hour and one by one they started leaving saying their good nights as they did. Eventually it was only Tifa and Cloud left. The whole team had decided to turn in but Aeris and Sephiroth decided to take a walk. The two sat there in silence for a while. Cloud caressing her bare back (She was wearing a halter top). Soon his soft caresses became more efficient as their bliss gave way to lust and Cloud had to pull his hand away and look her in the eye.

"Tifa…please don't think that I…" he started

"Shhhhhh…she cooed I would never". And she kissed him.

Not a quick peck but a deep passionate kiss until oxygen became an issue.

They stared into each other's eyes and with each they saw the other's soul. A soul of love of need of purity and longing with and with haste they got up and returned to their room.

Across town two others walked along the beach, the ocean waves softly lapping at their exposed feet. One in pink and one in black, one tall and one short, one optimistic and the other gets straight to the point, one soft and the other firm, like Ying and Yang. Two halves made for each other. A top made for a bottom and a bottom made for a top. They walked along the beach just happy to be near the other, though neither of them would admit it. Sephiroth couldn't remember ever in his life being with a woman who made him think. All the others would usually ask him a couple of questions for conversation sake and before he knew it he was staring at two breasts and two open legs. Him being a man wouldn't resist but nevertheless he still felt sick after the deed was done. Aeris on the other hand was unique and special in her own way. She was a woman of pride and dignity and she held her self pure and upright. He loved being around her, she made him laugh she made him smile and she always seemed to know the perfect thing to say. When ever she was around he never wore a frown.

Aeris was in heaven. She felt a strange bond to her "murderer". She felt that he was her protector. Her everything and she wanted him to know but she wasn't a fresh or forward girl. Walking along the beach with him was an experience she would never forget. Tonight was a night that marked "something else" in their relationship. Not only did he give her his jacket when a wind blew but he put his arm around her. Between the sweet ocean air and the two of them it was gonna be a long night.

Author's Note: If you are under the age of 18, please skip to the next chapter. The following section has nothing to do with the story it's just a side scene that adults would enjoy. If you do not take well to sex scenes I also advise you to skip to the next chapter. DO NOT! Flame me I warned yo azz.

In The Bedroom:

As the couple entered the bedroom, Tifa was showered with a flurry of kisses from her lips to her neck and back up again. Her halter-top was now released and fell to floor unnoticed. The two somehow made it to the bed and more articles of clothing fell to the floor. Five minutes after they were both completely naked and looking at each other. Cloud lunged at her mouth and grasped her sweet mouth with his. His tongue sought entry to her safe haven and it was granted as she met him with her own tool of pleasure. The two did a dance of lust intertwining and unwinding. Rubbing and soft touches. When breath needed to be taken it came in ragged gasps. He cupped her breasts in one hand and licked the nipples, they became hard instantly. He nibbled and nipped softly as soft moans escaped her moist lips. She bit her bottom lip as he left a wet trail from her chest to her pumping vagina. He spread the treasure and lunged his tongue deep within her secret alley. Her hands were caught up in the sheets and her back arched toward the ceiling as her breasts gave a little bounce. He removed his tongue and inserted his finger to rub her clitoris. Licking his pink lips he gave her vagina a wet kiss and blew hot air onto the moist parts. A groan escaped her now dry mouth and she had to keep herself from going over the edge. All the while Tifa was playing with her now swollen nipples making the experience all the better. When Cloud couldn't take anymore he spread her legs and was about to insert himself. She stopped him and got down on all fours like a seductive cat. Her chocolate brown hair spilled all over her back and her rear was up in the air. She looked up into his eyes and then at his penis and before Cloud knew it there was a feeling of warmth and heat all over is stiff penis. He buckled and almost lost his balance but recovered quickly and gently pushed her hair behind her.

Tifa worked on his penis with grace. She sucked him and deep throated him until just his balls were out of her mouth. She took it out and licked the little hole until she saw the first stages of pre-cum. She licked it away and continued on her journey. She first sucked the head softy biting it and making him yelp but beg for more. She then started pushing the whole length of his 9-inch penis in her mouth making swishing sound as his penis and her spit collided within her mouth. She licked from the shaft of his glistening member down to his balls and then took those in her mouth. She let them go and went back to the main course. She licked him from all sides and made him bite his lips and grab her head. He pumped his penis into her mouth with amazing speed and gentleness with nothing less than firmness also. Spittle and pre-cum seeped from the corners of her mouth and he used his penis to wipe it away and stick it right back into her mouth for some more fun. At that time he was rubbing his penis between her two lips while she was licking it every time it passed by her tongue. He was about to explode in her mouth but thought better and released himself. He took her up in his arms and kissed her deeply and put her on all fours once again. She spread her butt cheeks so wide that it her vagina peered out a him. He took his thick member and pushed it deep within her working the middle. Tifa's head swam from the slight pain and the feeling of him inside her. When she recovered she backed up and let his balls slap against her phatty. Cloud began a circular motion and squeezed her breasts from the bottom. His hard penis so stiff inside her that her vagina closed in on it and refused to let it go. He pumped inside her and thrust and thrust each pump filled with love and lust. The air in the room filled with the odor of sex and the two of their naked bodies shining with sweat and sex juices. Cloud was a man of great stamina but Tifa's toys were depleting his energy. He wanted to make the last couple minutes of their experience special so he picked her up put her against the wall so that her breast were pressed against it. He brought her behind out just enough to get access and he spread her hands out and up. There that night he rammed himself into her on that wall and made her scream his name. He pushed and he pushed with that thick penis of his and her wet delicious vagina made sex sounds as they made love on the wall. With one last final push he exploded his semen into her and then let it run out and hit the floor. He pulled out of her and squeezed the head of his monster to release what ever was left in there. As he gently stroked his now deflating member he kissed her softly and brought her into the shower. She washed him and he her. They then returned to the bedroom changed the sheets and fell asleep in the warmth of the other's arms.

There you have it. I hope u guys are happy with me. I will try my best. Good nite.