A/N: Here's Chapter 10! OMG! I didn't know the story would last this long! O.O wow... Anywayz, I've been getting reviews asking what happened with the building and assure you that it will be answered in this chapter. And for Mystic: I know you want me to get on with the Scarlet killing, but you're gonna have to hold on chicky, sorry. See, I have to place events in between and can't just jump to getting rid of Scarlet instantly XD. Like say, the morning of the mission, which will be the next chapter. So, the Scarlet killing will come, I promise you that. Just wait 3 chapters, please. It will be worth it XD. To let everyone know. The story is complete in written format, so all I have to do now is type it up YAY! Even better, I have time to do it too! XD Oh, and Review please! LOVE YA!

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Disasters

Chapter 10: The Final Touches

Rufus looked up from his paperwork with a hint of worry in his normally stoic expression.

"Do you know what it is?" The president asked. He did not wish to put th plans to a halt, but he would if it was necessary.

"Not exactly. I do... but I don't. I need to think more on it, yo. But I think it has something to do with the condition the building is in..." Reno said nervously. Rufus Shinra did not worry, Rufus Shinra did not worry. Okay, he was worrying.

"Find out the problem ASAP then come back and tell me. If I must, I will hold off the plot. But it won't be long before we are discovered. Understood?" Rufus asked, narrowing his gaze at Reno. Meaning he wasn't fooling.

"Yes, boss." Reno said quietly. Oh man. How was he going to figure this out in 3 hours and get back to Rufus?

"You're excused for now." The president said in mono tone, going back to his paperwork and try not to concentrate on the matter.

Both Elena and Reno left the office quickly, walking down the hall to their offices on the 15th floor and directly to Reno's office.

"Great. How do I figure this one, yo?" Reno asked, stomping into his office and rushing to the Shinra building's blueprints. Taking them off the wall and laying them on his desk.

"Relax, Reno. It'll come to you in time, when you're least thinking about it." Elena said truthfully.

"Ask Tseng to get me the latest photo of the Shinra building. One from today would be fine." Elena nodded, leaving his office as he looked over the blue prints. Lacing his fingers together and placing his hands to cradle the back of his head, thinking of what it could possibly be. Maybe the building wasn't stable enough... There was a huge possibility in that. Proven in Cloud and Sephiroth's battle. Or maybe it was nothing at all and the thought of going back into the building was making him uncomfortable.

Reno couldn't be sure, but it was obviously something. The feeling told him that much. Reno leaned on the window sill. It was dark, of course. But wasn't it always? Flowers didn't grow in Midgar. It wasn't possible... Except in sector 5... Aerith's church... His hair caught the faint glow of moonlight emitted from above, casting a ruby glow to his hair, as he closed his eyes and sighed heavily. Thinking of the Ancient that he was set out to capture according to Hojo. So that he could "breed" her or whatever. Reno pitied her in a way... Being the last known survivor of a race older than normal humanity. A race that could speak with the planet and hear its cry from Jenova. A race Shinra wanted to destroy because Aerith stood in the way of the Promised Land. A land that never existed physically on the Material Plane. A resting place for the Ancients. Why was he having these thoughts all of a sudden? Sure it was linked to Shinra, but the whole concept was like a wheel. A never ending, spinning wheel.

"You have to think harder, Reno..." Aerith's voice said behind him.

"How? I've almost reached my limit, yo." He spoke quietly, concentrating his thoughts revolving around Shinra and the Ancients. Along with Jenova. Not that he cared about it, but still.

"Was Jenova ever really gone?" She asked, giving him a clue. He looked up to the Shinra building in the distance.

"What's that supposed to mean...?"

"Open your eyes..." Aerith suggested, though she didn't mean physically.

"Now, you have to let your heart do the talking."

"Tell me... Did you ever find the Promised Land?" He asked out of curiosity. He could feel her behind him, but he dared not turn around.

"I did. Sephiroth isn't here, though. If that's what you're asking."

"So. Why did you come?" Aerith asked the redhead Turk.

"I'm confused. I've looked over every blue print to the Shinra building but I'm coming up empty, yo. There's something. I know there is, but I can't figure it out." Reno admitted with a sigh.

"It's not on the outside, where things would be noticeable." Aerith told him.

"So you mean... It has to do with Jenova inside the building...?"

"You answered your own question. Could you do something for me, Reno?" Aerith asked in a tranquil voice.

"Uhh... yeah, I guess. Since you helped me out." He responded.

"Could you tell Tseng not to worry about me anymore? He should know that I'm in the Promised Land. But I can't tell him because he doesn't come." She said, then Reno turned only to see his office and Aerith gone.

"I'll do that for ya. I owe you one, yo." He walked out of his office down to Rufus' and knocked.

"Enter." Rufus said, letting Reno know he could spare a moment.

"I found the problem, sir." Reno stated stepping inside. Rufus looked up from his work.

"Really?"

"Yeah... Jenova... her body is still inside the building... She could still be alive... If that thing is even female, or whatever. I might be able to kill 2 birds with one stone..." Reno intoned. Rufus pursed his lips together tightly, in concentration.

"We'll think more on the matter tomorrow. You may have the rest of the night off, Reno." He said after a short period of time.

"Thanks, yo. But I had some help..." He laced his fingers to cradle the back of his head. Rufus said nothing a bit intrigued that Reno was handing some credit to someone else. Normally, he would miff someone if he didn't. But this time he was willing.

"Just to let you know, Aerith helped me, yo. I would've been so confused if she didn't."

"The Ancient?" Rufus asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yep." Reno headed for the door.

"Isn't she dead?" Rufus asked again, watching his employee.

"Yep. In the Promised Land, yo."

"Then how'd yo-?" His question was cut off by the office door closing. Rufus shook his head. The man had some nerve to walk out while being asked a question. But that was Reno. No more, no less.

A/N: Okay, so how'd I do on keeping Aerith IC? But please don't flame me about it, because Aerith is forgiving and Reno didn't necessarily do anything to her, so yeah... And for Tseng... If I remember correctly, he and Aerith were childhood friends, no? So... forgive me. I haven't played the game in over a year and I don't have my copy anymore because it got stolen. I'm doing all of this from memory. Rude even mentioned Tseng liking Aerith as more than a friend, when he and Reno were in Gongaga village, correct? Like I said, it's from memory, so no flames please. LOVE YA!