Disclaimer: Okay, this is purely a work of the imagination. There are and will be things that could and most likely would offend you. This fiction is as of right now, incomplete. I do not own any characters unless you've never heard of them… then I most likely made them up. This is a little OC… in many areas… but I did try to get some traits in that fit the characters. Doesn't really fallow any of the storylines. Flames are acceptable because I've gotten them before, just tell me what you didn't like about the story. Good luck… chapter two rating : PG13 on the safe side for language.

Last warning: this story contains rapes and underage sex. Sorry, but that's how it's turning out.

YAY! once again, robot warnings... Well... read damn it! (please) Sunflower and Celest love this story... hides if they beg for any more, i'm going to die of carpel tunnel lol

Chapter 2

"Son of a bitch, what you mean Cloud raped Marlene? Why I oughta-" Barret bellowed with rage at the pale skinned man in front of him, angered that he would have the gall to kidnap his little girl, deny him the right to see her and accuse Cloud of such a horrible crime. Vincent stared the man down, calm on the surface, his eyes swimming with impatient rage underneath their surfaces. The others watched on, minds attempting to take in the horrid situation. Marlene remained in Vincent's room, nervously petting Nanaki while both listened to the loud voices in the other room.

"Cloud was drunk, granted I don't believe that that means anything, but the man did come to me and confess, and Marlene's confession only confirmed it. If you won't believe me Barret," he stopped for a moment to take a breath, "calm yourself and ask Marlene." Vincent eyed the black man until he visibly relaxed, then he warily stepped out of his way to allow him access to the spare bedroom.

Barret turned the knob gently, peeking in and then entering completely. There was his baby girl, petting the red fire beast.

"Marlene, baby girl, are you okay?" His voice was trained into a gentle inquiry. When she didn't look up at him, his heart broke inside and he watched silent tears rolled off her cheek. She just kept petting Nanaki, her hands pulling harder at the thick cherry shaded pelt. The big cat looked up at Barret with his one good yellow eye and rose to leave. Marlene held tight to his coat, hugging him to her and burying her face in his side.

"Marlene," Barret sat down on the floor close to her, "did Cloud hurt you baby?" Sobs erupted from the small girl, her adolescent frame clinging tight to Nanaki.

"He…daddy please don't hurt Cloud! Please don't! Vincent promised me he wouldn't let you!" She turned to him, wrapping her arms around him and howling into his chest. Barret felt tears falling down his own cheeks.

"Marlene, did Cloud touch you? Was he mean to you?" Marlene sobbed louder, but Barret could feel the small nod against his chest.

"Please don't hurt Cloud." Barret was suddenly angered by this demand.

"Marlene, he did something very bad, didn't he? He needs to be punished." Marlene shook her head violently.

"No! Denzel needs Cloud! Tifa needs him. I want us all to be happy! If…if you or anyone hurts Cloud, I'll hate you forever!" She threw herself away from him and buried herself against Nanaki, who looked on sympathetically, his soul saddened by these cruel events. A soft knock came at the door.

"Come in." Barret choked as he wiped at the tears and stood. A somber Vincent entered.

"Marlene is welcome to stay here. I have tried taking her home but she wished to stay here." All Barret could do was nod. His heart broke even more when his little Marlene jumped up and crossed the room to hug the tall black clad man with red eyes.

"I'm sorry Vincent." A small nod was all he received in return. But that was enough. Barret walked out of the room and into the living area, all the others sitting in silence. He looked at all of them, Tifa last. His sad eyes caused her to burst into heavy tears. He left the flat without another word, leaving Cid, Yuffie, and Cait Sith to comfort the lamenting woman. Cloud was no where to be seen.

(A/N: yes, I know, this was kind of cheesy/rough, but its similar to things that friends and others have gone through, and I thought….. yeah, I guess this would work. So….. //blows raspberry\)

Ah, author notes to Celest and Sunny-D... figured i would leave them in there... oh well... R&R please!