Chapter 20: The Party
Back at the Lookout:
As the honorary Z Fighters recovered from their battle, each was thinking about the last opponent they would have to face. At the same time Dende was smiling with joy.
"They've done it; they beat Buu that makes two down and one to go."
"Well that's great! I can't wait to get home."
Of course Cloud had to be a buzz kill. "Don't forget we still have to face Sephiroth, and compared to him the other two were just paper airplanes."
"Oh come on Cloud you still have to admit that we have done a lot. Yes we may still have someone to face and that someone once used you as a puppet but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate for the time being."
"Fine have your celebration, just remember tomorrow (cause right now it's late at night) we have to take care of that" and he pointed to the sky, forcing Quistis to look up yet again at Meteor, "and at this rate we only have three days left."
Finally the Z-Fighters arrived back at the Lookout, as they landed everyone was congratulating them. Just then Dende spoke up, "Hey guys, I think I've figured out a way to get you home, without using Clouds inter dimensional abilities. No offense, Cloud, but we wouldn't want you to use all your strength just to get everyone home."
"None taken"
"So here is my idea… (pauses for effect) we use the dragon balls I have them all locked up within the Lookout."
"Alright Dende, that's a great idea besides we need to wish back all the people Buu has killed anyway."
After that the party began with Chris singing karaoke. Everyone was surprised that he wanted to do it. But when they asked him about it he just said, "Hey if it's for a good cause then I have no problem and what better reason than celebrating could there be."
Throughout the party though Cloud was being his usual self concerned only about the upcoming battle and thinking how he should just go ahead by himself.
"These fools think they can beat him, once again it looks like I'll have to beat Sephiroth myself."
Just then Quistis walked up to him on the edge of the Lookout.
"Cloud what's wrong, I know it seems as if we don't care about tomorrow, but we do, we honestly and truly do. That's why we are partying, to relax and restore our strength, (sarcastically) to some extent."
"Yeah, well, whatever floats your boats. Just keep in mind I know what Sephiroth is like. So you guys prepare your way and I'll prepare my way."
"Oh I see where this is going. You want to take Sephiroth on by yourself, don't you? Well you know Squall over there used to think the same way that he was the only thing that could get things done, everyone else just got in his way. But then he met Rinoa and fell in love. After that all he could think about was her not himself, and he decided that he would fight for her as well as alongside her. You see Cloud surely there must be someone in your life worth fighting for someone who cares for you and wants you to return in one piece."
"It's not that…"
"What it's not that simple. No you're wrong it is that simple, whether you like it or not. We think of you as a friend as well, which means we care about you and will stand by you regardless of your decision. If you still want to face sephiroth alone we wnt get in your way, but remember if you need our help we will be there for you."
Well I guess that's it for this chapter. Don't you just love the mushiness? Well as always read and review please.
