Author's Note: I am adding a couple of characters in this chapter and I will as I go along. Sorry I never told you before.

Chapter 2 - A Fight for Life

Even when you think everything's over, there's always something waiting… First Keeper NovaIce...

Alyssa awoke the next morning to the smell of crisp bacon which made her mouth water. She sat up in her bed and looked over at a side table that was to her right. There was a clock read 9:00 a.m. Alyssa stood up, stretching and waking up. Looking around the room, she had a better view of it since last night.

There was a window beside the nightstand which had the clock and a small lamp. The light coming through the window managed to light up the room. There was the bed she was resting in, a closet and a desk with a small light.

Nothing much was in the room, but managed to fit a guest such as herself.

A light knock was heard a moment after Alyssa looked around the tiny room. "Alyssa, are you up? I made breakfast if you want something." It was Tifa's voice.

"All right, I'll be out in a minute."

Alyssa walked out to the main bar area. She had saw that Marlene was already up and sitting at the table, waiting for her food. Alyssa joined her.

"Morning Alyssa, did you sleep well?" Tifa asked while walking in with plates of eggs, bacon, pancakes, and many other various foods that caught Alyssa's eyes. Tifa set down the food, joining them. Alyssa was amazed by Tifa and how much she calmed down, but Alyssa knew something was bothering her.

"Look I-"

"Don't worry, Cloud explained everything what happened. You don't have to tell. I understand if you can't trust me quite yet. You do know Cloud more than me in your eyes."

"I'm sorry." Alyssa said, wanting Tifa to understand, but it seemed she all ready has. "It's just that I really didn't want to or Cloud to get involved in this at all…"

Tifa nodded. "It's all right, but we would like to help Alyssa. I do hope you'll accept our support."

"Yeah… I hope in time I will accept your support." Alyssa wanted support more than anything right now.

After breakfast, Tifa just remembered something. "Alyssa, Cloud left something in the room closet when you where fast asleep. It's a set of clothes I think. He never told me what it was.

Alyssa walked back into the room, looking in the closet. There was a lime green t-shirt and blue jean pants. There was a note beside it with her name written on it. She picked it up, reading it.

Alyssa,

I hope these clothes will fit you. There's also something else there if you haven't all ready seen it. It's something you always wanted. I promise to train you later with it once I get back.

Love,

Cloud

Moving the clothes out of the way, she spotted a sword in its sheath. Alyssa put her right hand over the handle which was made of silver. The sheath itself was also made out of silver. She picked it up, seeing that it also included a black belt. Alyssa put the belt around her waist, pulling out the sword. The blade was brand new none the less.

It made Alyssa concerned why Cloud would do such a thing for her. She then put the sword back in its sheath, tossing it on the bed that was behind her.

Alyssa then grabbed the clothes and changed into them, seeing that they were her size. She stood there for a moment, thinking of what happened so far. Alyssa knew that Cloud was trying his best to give his full support in helping her start her new life.

Her eyes once again filled with tears. They weren't tears of sadness, but of joy. Knowing that Tifa and Cloud were going to help her, she felt safe and maybe, just maybe a place to call home once again.

Walking back out to the bar area with her new sword around her waist, she saw that Tifa began working right away. There were already a few costumers. Alyssa walked over by her, who was fixing up a few drinks.

"Do you mind if I get some fresh air?"

"Not at all Alyssa, you need it. It'll clear your head."

"Thanks Tifa."

"No problem, just don't wander off too far. There's been a strange increase of monsters lately."

"Yeah, I'll keep my eyes peeled."

Alyssa walked out of the bar, seeing the morning sky. It had a beautiful blue color while a little purple blended in nicely. She walked through the Midgar streets and out into the plains in despair, seeing how much damage Meteor caused. Orphans where wandering the streets wanting to find food, but couldn't.

Once I get plenty of gil, I'll help rebuild Midgar or something, I can't stand anyone without homes. They need help… all of them. Alyssa thought.

She headed out, walking the plains alone. A soft breeze soon brushed across her face as it clamed her down a bit. Everything was quiet for a moment until Alyssa heard something following her.

Alyssa turned around quickly, to her surprise, no one was there. Just my imagination. Her thoughts whispered. She continued to walk, but then stopped. Adrenaline now ran through her body as a stunning fear made her freeze. The fear sent a chill down her back to the point she couldn't speak. There was a man in a black cloak now standing in front of her. Nothing at all was moving in her body as she saw the man, not even a single bone.

"Our master wishes to speak with you, Alyssa. Everything will be fine if you come with us and it'll be the way it was."

His eyes were a type of aquamarine and his hair was long and silver. Alyssa's heart rate managed to slow down as she began to back up. Something was defenately telling her not to trust the man. " 'Our'? 'Us'? What are you talking about?"

"Master understands… even though you're a puppet. This isn't your… true life. Master's mother welcomed you with open arms, giving you her blood."

" 'Master'? 'Mother'?" Her voice now spoke with paralyzing fear.

"Sephiroth and Jenova of course, they want to help."

Alyssa shook her head at those names. She ran passed him, not believing what he was saying. Not paying attention where she was running though, she stumbled upon the swamp the contained the Midgar Zolom. An idea then sparked in her head. Alyssa kept on running seeing that the cloaked man was now chasing after her with a sword.

Something the slivered past her as she ran, Alyssa now knew that the Zolom was close.

At this point she didn't know what was scarier, having the man chase after her or having a 50 ft. snake eat her in one bite. Without out warning, in a split second, everything seemed to stop. Alyssa tripped, falling face first into the swampy area. The snake now had a hold of her.

Alyssa screamed in pain, feeling the snake squeeze her for the very first time. Striking and sheering pain ran through her body. Every bone in her body felt as if they were going to break all at the same time.

Right then, the cloaked man cut the snake, setting her free. He walked up to her as warm, fresh and numbing blood felt like they were draining her veins. The blood slowly seeped down her frightened and weak face. She watched as the cloaked man knelt down next to her. Her eye sight soon became blurry, fading into black. The last thing she felt was something laying on top of her as the noises around her dulled.