A/N: I secretly wanted to get to 13 reviews, and since you guys are so amazing, I did! So I'm posting chapter 5 today!
Thank you to my lovely reviewers for chapter 4 who included Lian, GaladrielofLorien, darkangel24700, and Heloeyes. My mom told me to stop screaming haha.
I'm also on someone's favorite list...cool!!!!!!!!
Anyway back to things the reader actually cares about:
Hmm...what's the only protagonist that hasn't had they're own POV yet...
yup, it's Yuffie's turn
"Blonde or brunette?"
Cloud's eyes were icy as they turned to meet her face. So far, this outing had been a total waste. Yuffie barely saw anything interesting at all in Edge. She wanted to look at the fountain, but Cloud refused to spend more than 2 seconds there. She wanted to go into a clothing store, but Cloud scowled and gave her one of those death glares. She wanted to get ice cream on the corner, but Cloud insisted that it would only make her more hyper active. I'm not hyper active, just excited.
Though they did spend a good half an hour in an auto shop, looking up new polishes for Fenrir. Wahoo, why does Tifa like this guy again? She figured it had something to do with the crazy hair. Or maybe it was the fact that he was sort of enigmatic. I definitely understand that.
Yuffie let out a sigh thinking about her dark haired crush. This plan better work out. Tifa at least had some background info about Cloud from back in the day in Nibelheim. She, on the other hand, was working with nothing, only the fact that Vincent slept in a coffin for a good 30 years and can shape shift. "So, chocobo head?"
"What?"
Another sigh. "Answer the question!"
Cloud didn't seem compelled. "Isn't it obvious? I have blonde hair."
As dumb as a rock. "Wow really? Go figure!" She shook her head, "I'm not asking about your hair color. I'm asking your preference." The Dachao Statues are smarter than this guy.
"…It doesn't matter."
The frustration was building up in her chest. It was going to be a lot harder than she thought to get a straight answer. Yuffie fumbled with her headband, noticing some pieces of hair managing to fall in front of her eyes. She didn't feel like spending any more time with Strife, who seemed to just be wandering around the ruins of Edge, wasting her precious time. "Come on, Cloud!" She was getting sick of his silence and apathy. "There must be something that attracts you to a certain girl…hair color, eyes, body…Just don't say personality. We all know that's a lie."
Cloud kept walking forward on the cracked stone streets, ignoring the ninja's presence.
Vincent would have taken her to ice cream at least. In Yuffie's mind, he would have gallantly rode on a black horse (white just isn't Vincent's style), brandishing red roses and asking Yuffie to some ridiculously romantic dinner. This isn't a date Yuffs. She grimaced at the thought. This was a mission. An important mission that Tifa was depending on. And unless they were going to grow up to be withered old hags, Cloud needed to answer the question. No way am I buying a cat. And if I ever learn to knit—
Yuffie's mind became fully distracted. "…Look Cloud!" She jumped up, her frustrated scowl turning into pure bliss. "LOOK! LOOK!"
"What?" His Mako eyes narrowed to see what Yuffie was looking at. Immediately, his heart fell. "Yuffie…please, don't…"
But the ninja was already off, bouncing into the distance to the local materia shop. There could be no stopping her, and Cloud knew that. He'll just have to bear it. She smirked as the panicked shopkeepers recognized her face, "I am the great ninja Yuffie Kisaragi! I demand that you show me your best materia."
The old shopkeeper was obviously hesitant. He only stood behind the counter, noting that Yuffie did not have her shuriken today.
Yuffie rolled her eyes, "I have gil this time."
The old man suddenly became more agreeable, opening containers of green, yellow, and red orbs. The ninja's eyes were widening, fully forgetting whatever mission she had moments ago. "I don't have a Luck Plus one…well not ever since Cid took his back. How much?" She held up the marble sized ball. It was beautiful, so much power, so much potential. The only way Wutai can be a strong nation again.
"Yuffie…"
"Shh, Cloud." The blonde was poking her shoulder.
"600 gil."
She stuck out her tongue in utter disgust, "Got to be kidding me, I'll give you 350."
The ex-SOLDIER's foot was pounding next to her. He'll just have to deal with it. Not like I'm stealing his materia again. "Stop trying to rip this guy off, Yuffie."
Her temper flared, "I'm ripping him off? Ha, good one Cloud. I won't pay past 400."
The shopkeeper was recalcitrant, but Yuffie was just as stubborn. The haggle waged on, tearing away at Cloud's patience. "…Yuffie…"
That hit a nerve. "CLOUD SHUT UP! You won't answer my questions, you won't take me any where interesting, and now I can't even buy materia??? Urg!" Can't I have a little fun?
The shopkeeper's face was completely frazzled. He ended up agreeing to Yuffie's final offer of 405 gil, probably not because of her persuasive speech. Nevertheless, Yuffie was hopping out of the store with the little red orb in her Imperial Guard. "At least this day isn't a total waste…"
She ignored Cloud's flinch at her remark. "…I'll answer your question."
What? Her smile turned haughty, and she placed her hands on her hips, tauntingly. "Will you now? Why the change of heart?"
The blonde rubbed the back off his head. Cloud's finally gonna talk! About time! She couldn't believe her luck. Yuffie felt some credit could go to the newly purchased materia currently residing in her wrist. But then again, she did know one thing about Cloud that could make him want to talk. He hated to disappoint.
"…I didn't mean to ruin your day, Yuffie."
Good ole dependable chocobo head. The thought sounded strangely ironic to her. "Aw how nice." She led Cloud to a street bench and sat cross legged. "So spill."
He shyly sat down next to her. She could tell he knew the conversation was going to be awkward for him. "To be honest…" Cloud seemed to be thinking about this deeply. He kept blinking his eyes and rubbing his shoulder, looking extremely confused with himself. "I don't really know. I mean, all guys are attracted to girls that are…well, attractive."
That doesn't help! COME ON! JUICY DETAILS!!!
He saw the frustration echo through her eyes. "…I don't know how to be more specific. I mean, I have a rough idea about what type of girl I like."
"So tell me that. What's your rough idea?"
Cloud didn't respond. His light blue eyes seemed distant, thinking back to some memory Yuffie didn't know. This isn't going to work out, is it? But then an idea sprang into her head, a catalyst that could make him find out what he really wants. Perfect. Yuffie, you are brilliant!
"…Midgar is that way, right?" She pointed up the main road.
Cloud dimly nodded.
Yuffie's hand immediately rose, calling forth one of the very few public transportation cars. "We're going on a short road trip." Cloud looked extremely dismayed, but that wouldn't change her mind. She shoved Cloud into the back seat, and went up to the driver of the energy efficient, gas powered car. "Midgar, please." Yuffie whispered the final location so lightly, not even Cloud could hear from the back. She then got in next to him, relishing in her pure genius.
A/N: I'll post chapter 6 tommorrow, and continue working on...I think I'm on 8 now.
I adore chapter 6 for some reason, and I'm curious if anyone can guess where Yuffie's taking poor Cloud3
The weekend is over, and during the week, school prevents me from spending as much time writing as I would like...so sorry if updates slow down for a couple of days.
Remember I love the reviews!!!! (and it makes me work faster too)
~Mira