6 AM, 7th Heaven Bar, Zack and Aerith's room...
The early morning rays slowly sept between the curtain's gaps, illuminating the darkroom slightly. At one point, some of the beams of light reached Zack's eyes, making him somewhat irritated. He forced his eyes open with a groan, while he tried to get up, the messy haired man discovered that he couldn't. The cause? his sleeping girlfriend.
Her lying form on his chest, the way the light from the window illuminated her face beautifully, her warmth, it was all too innocent to disturb. His fingers lightly flick away the bits of hair covering her face; she looked beautiful as always.
With her, his heart was always at ease. And his nightmares stayed away, leaving him to have peaceful dreams. Sadly he had to leave his comfy spot; Reeve has some missions to hand him. He also hoped that the WRO's president had an update on a good doctor for Aerith. If there was any way to heal her and bring back her smile, then he will take that chance.
Zack carefully sat up, all while making sure not to move Aerith a lot and abruptly wake her. He then reached his arms over, lifting her off his chest lightly. Soon enough, Zack was able to carefully slipped out from under her. As soon as he was entirely out of bed, he placed her down on the mattress, letting his angel continue her sleep in peace.
Waiting a few minutes, Zack stared at Aerith's sleeping form, admiring her beautiful with a smile. He then slowly leaned in on her forehead, giving her a light peck.
"I gotta run Angel. Be back very soon, K?"
He got up and went to the bathroom. Taking a quick shower was first on his to-do list, then get dressed, geared up, and head out with a nice cup of Joe. Reeve better give him some challenging monsters to fight.
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7 AM, Costa Del Sol, Coast Villa...
A boiling kettle whistled, signaling that the coffee was ready. It was soon taken off the cooker by a red-haired young woman in her 20s. Pouring herself a cup, she gave off a yawn while reaching out to grab the newspaper with her free hand.
"Oh look, the stocks for Mythril is up again, what else is new." She said sarcastically while moving herself and her now a full cup of coffee to the dining table next to the sunny balcony.
"Wow, there is nothing noteworthy going on in the world. I can believe I'm saying this, but I kind of miss being a Turk now." The young woman sighed taking a quick sip of her coffee, testing its heat. Her eyes wondered to a shelf over the opposite wall, there hanged a frame with her and some of her Turk coworkers. Next to that was an old Shinra keycard to the Turks floor. And finally, a Turks' ID card with her picture and the name 'Cissnei' on it.
"What am I saying? I left for a reason, other than the dark secrets Shinra had anyways." She placed the newspaper flat on the table and continued her coffee. She suddenly heard barking outside, causing her to look out the balcony. It was just some kids playing with their puppy.
"Aww, so cute, though they gave me a scare just now." Her shoulders relax as she sat back down in her chair.
"Right, finish my coffee and get to work. don't want my boss at the jet ski rental shop to loss his sunglasses."
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8 AM, City of Edge, 7th Heaven Bar...
The bar was empty as usual around this time. Only herself and Tifa were serving the customers. Nothing new was occurring so far which was not exciting for Aerith. That is till she heard the engine of Cloud's Fenrir enter the garage.
The next thing she saw was Tifa make a beeline to the garage, leaving her to man the bar on her own for now. She could only imagine how excited her brunette friend must be with her boyfriend back safe and sound.
"Your friend is one happy camper isn't she?"
She jerked hearing the familiar stranger next to her suddenly. Turning to the source, she saw that it was Genesis, when did he arrive at the bar she had no idea.
"Genesis... You're here today."
"You serve a lovely cup of decoction, my dear. I can hardly keep myself away". Genesis poetically announced as he took his seat on the counter in front of her.
His choice of words was frustrating her. "I'm sorry, 'Decoction'?" she questioned him politely.
"Coffee, my dear." He clarified while he opened his book to read.
"Right, coming right up." She turned to the coffee brewer, while it boiled she turned her attention back to him. "Here or to go?"
"I'll take mine to go Angel."
"It's Aerith." She pouted but focused on her job none the less.
For the next 5 minutes, other than the background chatter of the handful of customers, nor she or Genesis exchange a single word. The silence was getting to her.
"By the way little lady, I hope your ready."
"Hu? what do you mean... exactly?" She questioned him while pouring his coffee in the cup.
"Apologies little lady, but I won't spoil the surprise just yet."
She would have loved to press him for answers; she was interrupted by Tifa and Cloud entering the bar as she handed Genesis his coffee. While it was just a moment, when she turned but to her Enigmatic customer, he was gone; leaving some Gil to pay for his drink.
"Oh, um... Welcome back Cloud."
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9 PM, World Regenesis Organization (WRO) Head Quarters, Hallway...
Zack roamed around the long hall lost and frustrated. While he had asked the security at the gates for directions, and this was not the first time he visited, he somehow still lost his way in the big compound. the doors he passed were either labeled 'Laboratory' or 'Private Access.' All he wanted was Reeve's office, was that too much to ask? He mentally complained.
"Lad?"
Zack heard someone with a thick accent calling him. But looking around he saw no one in the hall.
"Zack, me boy! Over here!" the voice called again making zack very confused when he still could not find the source. That is till something bumps his leg. It was a very short black and white cat with a crown, red cap and shoes.
"Honestly laddie, this is the third time you lose your way around this building." The cat yelled out frustrated, waving his arms in the air furiously.
"Umm Sorry?"
"You should be! Now come, Reevey boy is waiting!" He immediately turned around and led the way; Down the hallway with Zack close behind.
"Just one more thing, What's your name again?" He asked, but the tiny creature simply burst with fury at him.
"WHO AM I?! I'M CAIT SITH, REEVE TUESTI'S MOST LOYAL AGENT. I'M QUITE OFFENDED THAT YOU FORGOT ABOUT ME THIS QUICKLY."
"Again sorry, I'm just still not used to... whatever you are."
"I'm a highly advanced Sith Android created by Reeve himself." He shouted, puffing his chest with pride. Zack decided to stay silent for now, Cait's yelled was hurting his hearing.
