Chapter 1 - A Guardian Angel

When you lose someone you love, you lose a part of you as well and you may never be able to find it again... First Keeper NovaIce...

Alyssa awoke that night, not being able to sleep. A couple hours have passed, at least she got rest. She pulled the covers off her and stood up.

Some fresh air will do me some good. I need to clear my head. Alyssa thought.

She sneaked on into the main bar area, noticing that no one was up. The dead silence made her think of how peaceful it was for her after all the ruckus that happened earlier.

Alyssa continued to sneak on through, but then stopped. Her eyes skimmed the bar again. She saw the many drinks Seventh Heaven had. The Corel Wine was the most in stock. It seemed to be their favorite out of all the rest. Alyssa then sat down at the bar stool at the bar. The thought of going outside alone would probably worry Cloud.

Nothing mattered to her though. She had no parents and was staying with someone who she's known for three years. Alyssa couldn't make up her mind at the moment. Maybe she would stay with them for a while, but she wasn't sure on that either.

Alyssa got startled a moment later by hearing heavy footsteps approach her. "You're up. Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because then I would wake Tifa up."

"What's so wrong about her? Do you not like her or something?"

Cloud then walked up to Alyssa, sitting down, joining her at the bar.

"No... It's just that, this isn't like any other situation."

Cloud stood up again, walking over by the drinks and poured himself a glass of Corel Wine. Alyssa on the meantime had her head down, staring at her hands. Cloud looked back over at her. There was a sound of what sounded like drops of water hitting the bar counter. She was crying. But this time, silent tears. Cloud said nothing, but then gave out a soft sigh.

She probably hasn't eaten anything for a while. Cloud thought.

Cloud then walked back over standing in front of her, putting his right hand over her left. She looked up at Cloud. Alyssa's eyes were completely red. "How long has it been since you last ate something?"

"I don't know, and I'm not hungry." Alyssa whimpered.

"Well, I'll make you something then. You better eat it; if you don't... then I'm forcing you to eat something."

Cloud walked out of the bar and into the kitchen. Alyssa was left alone again. She sat there with nothing to respond to Cloud's actions.

Cloud really does care for me. He's known my father for a while, so he probably understands what I'm feeling. Alyssa thought.

After Alyssa ate the food Cloud gave to her, he took her plate, putting it in the kitchen. Alyssa stood up, but in an instant, she felt weak. As if her legs couldn't support her anymore. Something then caught Alyssa. She looked up, seeing that it was Cloud. Alyssa wrapped her arms around Cloud as her strength could grasp. Her tears then fell uncontrollably.

"I feel so alone." Alyssa whispered.

"Don't worry, we'll all be here for you."

Cloud noticed that she felt weak, knowing that too much was going on.

I want all this to stop! Alyssa's mind screamed. I don't want this be real.

"I have a delivery in the morning. Will you be all right with Tifa for a while?"

"How long will you be gone?"

"Only a couple of hours, not long."

"All right... I'll try and be strong while you're gone."

Cloud helped Alyssa back to her room, setting her on the bed. He at least wanted her to try and get some rest. She understood, after all. Alyssa was just very confused. So many emotions ran through her as if everything came to an end. Alyssa didn't want that... She wanted to live her life to the fullest no matter what.