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Okay so here is the next chapter…. I don't think I have anything to say for this without giving some of it away…. I do have a request, don't hate me! *looks frantically for a hiding place stops to realize that everyone is still watching* Hehee Anyways...on with the reading! ^.^ Don't forget to read the end chapter notes! Thanks!

"I think I am gonna be sick." Zack mumbled just loud enough for Cloud to hear.

"Hey, stop the car!" Cloud said as he looked down at his now green friend. As soon as the car slowed down enough to land without rolling. Cloud grabbed his friend and jumped out the back. He made it to the side of the road just in time for Zack to lose the contents of his stomach. No matter how disgusting it might have looked, Cloud stared at it. The puke held a green tint to it.

"Zack," Cloud turned to his friend after another batch of food and Mako energy was released. "What did they do to you?"

"Yo, is he okay?" Cloud looked up to see the driver ask.

"No." Cloud sated as he quickly grabbed his friend before he fell over. "He needs to rest before continuing."

"Can't wait for you," the driver said.

"Leave the motorcycle that's in the back," Cloud said. "I'll reach the port before the boats leave."

"Alright," the driver said.

Cloud laid Zack on his side and helped get the bike out of the back. One of the infantryman handed Cloud a bag, saying that it might help. Then he watched as the van took off leaving Zack, the motorcycle, and Cloud. He looked down at his friend to see him sleeping again. Cloud dropped the bag and looked through it. It had water and food rations, a sleeping bag, and some other items (potions, elixirs, antidotes, and eyedrops). Cloud put everything back in the bag then put the bag on his back. He knelt in front of Zack. He was going to wake his friend, but decided better on it. It would be nice to have some quiet. Cloud looked around and saw no shelter. If they stayed there, the Turks would have no problem finding them. He lifted Zack to his feet and helped him walk over to the bike. He settled his friend in front of him. He kicked the stand up and revved the engine. A smile spread on his lips as he took off the opposite direction.

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Cissnei walked down to the docks and straight to the van with her target. It was a different type of target then she usually had, but a target is still a target. She waited until the infantryman piled out. She then walked over to help get Fair out to find that the back was empty. Scowling, she walked up towards the driver.

"Where is the 2nd class SOLDIER?" She asked sweetly.

"Him and that officer jumped out of the car. The SOLDIER boy was throwin' up everywhere." The driver then quickly added. "I left the cycle with them so that they can catch up."

"You gave him a motorcycle?!" Cissnei couldn't believe her luck. She pulled out her phone and walked away. This has to be the first time that I am mad with my job. How stupid can they get!

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It was dark and starting to get cold. Cloud pulled the bike up to an abandon house. It was the perfect place to stay for the night. He only found it recently, back in the regular time. I guess this is the regular time now. There's no going back.

Cloud got Zack inside and leaned him against the wall. He pulled out the sleeping bag and laid it on the couch. Satisfied, he got his friend and laid him in it. He laid a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Zack, I am going to go get some water. I'll be right back."

Zack stirred but didn't wake. What did they do to him? Cloud got to his feet and walked the hidden trail to the stream. He filled up the water canteen. Then he knelt down, taking a drink of the cool water. As soon as he was satisfied, he started the track back. Once he was inside, he got out the food rations and ate some of the jerky. After his meal, he got out the crackers and walked over to Zack.

"Zack you need to eat something." Cloud said softly shaking his friend.

Zack's only response was a moan. Cloud continued to nudge his friend.

"Come on Zack I will feed them to you if I have to." Cloud threatened.

"Tired," Zack said in a weak voice.

"Okay," Cloud said softly. "But you still need to eat."

"K," Zack lifted his hand. Cloud put a cracker in it. Zack gently gripped it and brought it to his mouth. He nibbled on it until it was gone.

"Good," Cloud said. "You have five left."

It took Cloud some encouragements and threats for Zack to eat all five crackers. All the while, his eyes stayed shut. Once Zack had finished all of the food and had some water, Cloud went out to get some fire wood.

Collecting the firewood was no problem not even with the monsters that were out at this time of day. Cloud made it back to the house within seven minutes. He walked to the fireplace and started a fire. After that task was done, he walked over to check on Zack. Zack's forehead glistened with sweat. Cloud took off a glove and put it on Zack's forehead to find it hot.

"What did Shinra do to you?"

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"What!" Lazard yelled over the phone. "How did this happen?"

Angeal watched the once nervous Director pace the room. What is he planning?

"This is not good. Find them." Lazard said calmer. He waited for the other person to talk. "No. Yes that would be the key."

Angeal wasn't sure what was going on, but he got a bad feeling that it involved Zack. Lazard had lied to him about sending him a message. It was also very fishy that Zack didn't tell Angeal about going ahead. He would have been too excited not to share the information. Then there was the fact that Zack's phone wasn't on.

"Do whatever you think is best." Lazard said as he hung up. "Thanks for coming to see me Angeal."

"Not a problem," Angeal said. "What can I help you with?"

"I am worried about Genesis." Lazard said sitting down.

"Genesis, sir?" Angeal asked as he sat as well.

"Yes, the wound is still not healing. I don't want to send him to Wutai like that." Lazard rubbed his temples.

"Should we try another blood transfusion?" Angeal asked; he too was concerned about that stupid wound.

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"I'm cold." Cloud barely caught Zack's words.

Cloud went over to his friend and placed his hand on his forehead again. "Zack, you're burning up. We need to get this fever down."

"I am too tired." Zack said weakly.

"I know." Cloud said softly.

"I'm sorry."

"Sorry?" Cloud was confused.

"I can't fight it anymore." Zack's voice seemed like he was already sleeping…or worse.

"What are you fighting? What did they do to you?" Cloud had to fix this. He was not let the worst happen, not again.

"I'm sorry… bye, Cloud."

"Zack!"

dun Dun DUUUNNN! So I don't get any "I hate you," Zack does not die! Sorry I still haven't told you what they did to him yet… you'll find out soon. I am glad to say that Cissnei finally had a part in this chapter…ok so more than the other ones. Angeal is finally putting the pieces together. It is a good thing, right?

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