I hope you all enjoy this chapter, I am trying to crank out the next one by today or tomorrow.

CHAPTER 6

Two Weeks later

Yuna, Aeris and Tifa were all working hard to get Zack and Cloud the pardon from the High Council but their efforts had been less than encouraging. After the account of the battle and fall of Wutai, Yuffie was able to at least gain consideration for Paine but the Council insisted that Cloud and Zack were threats because they had fled instead of returning to face their punishment.

"Father you and I both know that it is unfair to say that we'd give either of them a fair trail. They may not be slaughtering our people like the other Shinra but that is how the council will see them! Zack did what he did to protect Cloud from fighting… he didn't want to see him forced to kill." Yuna explained as she and her father walked through the corridors of the palace.

"Yuna, I heard that you and this Cloud had something going on… your affection for him is clouding your judgment." Braska explained as Yuna's eyes flashed in anger.

"Tidus told you this didn't he?" Yuna growled as Braska nodded.

"The boy did tell me, but not to the extent in which you believe."

"You read his mind?" Yuna asked disgusted as her father stopped.

"I did, Yuna. I want to know what exactly transpired between you and that thing…" Braska hissed as Yuna's eyes narrowed.

"Cloud is not some… thing." Yuna shouted. Unknown to both, Tifa and Aeris were standing around the corner not wanting to interrupt either from continuing. Tifa was the most affected by the outburst and waited silently with her friend listening for what Yuna would say.

"Then tell me Yuna what did happen between you and Cloud… tell me that Tidus's jealousy is unfounded." Her father demanded and Yuna stared at him before confessing.

"He and I shared a single kiss, that was it. I will admit that there were feelings behind the interaction but…"

"So you go around throwing yourself on him? Yuna you are a High Summoner!! You are expected to act in a certain fashion and running around with his kind is not becoming."

"Father, it was a single… "

"It had to be more than once to have you so smitten with the boy." Braska accused and Yuna conceded.

"Look, I kissed Cloud once and came close to doing it again but we didn't. He has gone through enough, he's lost two sets of parents and had to watch both times… it isn't fair that we push him away! We aren't the Shinra… we aren't cold and cruel like they are father!" Yuna shouted as Braska looked down and thought. Yuna was breathing deeply trying to catch her breath while her father seemed deep in thought. He finally looked up and spoke.

"You would risk everything for him wouldn't you Yuna?" he asked as Yuna frowned and grabbed her head.

"He is a friend father, nothing more."

"But you would welcome more wouldn't you?" He asked accusingly and Yuna stared at him in thought. "I can't believe you would even consider such a thing… you are an Ancient, unlike many of those inhabiting this city… you cannot bed with a Shinra… the child would be demonic!"

"Cloud's not that way!" Yuna answered and stopped, "I never said I would be his wife!" Yuna growled. "I'm not going to lie to you father but I was attracted to him, but it was just in the heat of the moment, he saved my life when I thought I was going to die and yet you're not grateful for that… he could have just left me to die while he fought off three Elites, but he protected me, what would rather have, your daughter dead and the proof that he's evil or giving a second chance to a person who could help change our lives for the better. Cloud isn't a curse, neither is Zack. They have chosen to fight against who they are because they believe the Shinra are wrong! What do you have against them!? Why do you hate them when they are basically saying we're the side that's right and they want to fight for us?!" Yuna demanded in anger.

"Yuna, the Shinra are cunning and smart, what makes you think they aren't just trying to trick us?" Braska asked as Yuna gasped in defeat.

"Father, it's sad that you along with so many of the others have allowed terror to warp your minds. The Shinra have already won if we become a people who cannot trust." Yuna stated as he father shook his head and stormed away. Yuna leaned against the wall and sighed heavily. Tifa and Yuna slowly walked from behind the wall looking shocked and confused. Yuna looked at them and then at the floor, "I know you two heard pretty much everything… Tifa… I can explain." Yuna started as Tifa looked at her.

"Yuna relax, I'm not going to get angry at you or Cloud for anything, it's not like he and I are together… we're just friends." Tifa smiled and Aeris snorted.

"And Zack and I are just friends." Aeris grinned causing Yuna to laugh lightly while Tifa blushed. "Come on Tifa just admit it," Tifa looked at the two women and sighed again.

"Fine… I am partially attracted to Cloud." She whispered and Yuna and Aeris laughed again. "See this is why I don't confess feelings people laugh."

"We're sorry Tifa," Aeris smiled, "look at it this way, now you can ask Yuna if Cloud's a good kisser." Aeris grinned as Tifa glared at Aeris and Yuna did so as well. "I guess it's too soon for that one… uh?" Aeris asked.

Cloud, Paine and Zack stood on a boat being directed by a crew of pirates. Cloud hadn't wanted to get mixed up with the group in the first place but Zack seemed to have known them. "So what's in Nibelheim, kid?" Reno one of the pirates asked as he swung an arm around Cloud's shoulder. Cloud looked at the arm and then to Reno who removed it quickly and held his hands up. "Not a people person got it." Reno sighed as he walked back to Rude, Elena, and Tseng who were shaking their heads at the man.

"You're lucky he didn't rip your head off." Tseng explained.

"Even more lucky to have his arm still on his shoulder." Elena laughed as Rude just grunted. Reno looked at the trio and flipped them off.

"Where the heck is the Shinra babe… Zack's still with Reeve right?" Reno asked tiredly as Paine walked above bored and headed towards Cloud. "I swear she's like attached to him by the hip. They're always talking in low tones and such." Reno paused and watched Paine's lips move before he began speaking in a high pitched impersonation of a woman's voice. "Oh, Cloud, you're so manly… I want you between my thighs now." Reno stopped as he saw Cloud turn and look at Paine before his lips moved and Reno continued in a very deep voice, "Oh that sounds quite interesting Paine, after I get between those thighs maybe you can suck…" Rude slapped Reno in the back of his head causing him to yelp gaining the attention of Cloud and Paine who glanced at him and frowned before continuing their conversation.

Down below, Zack sat with Reeve drinking from a wine bottle and explaining more in depth about Cloud and what had happened at Nibelheim. Reeve was impressed and sat back in his chair thinking. "I'm still impressed to hear that this young man on my ship is the one who nearly killed the strongest of the Shinra Soldiers… their General… you do know what that means right?" Reeve asked as Zack nodded.

"Yeah, Queen Jenova will be looking to capture him… and if that happens he's done."

"You seem so sure Fair, is Jenova that intoxicating?" Reeve asked and Zack glared at him.

"You have no clue… all Elites must train our sexual will power against her… Even being in the same room was torture and her eyes… their bright green… but it's her body that's dangerous… she's perfectly portioned everywhere… slim yet muscular, firm yet soft… and let's not even talk about her butt… her thighs… her breast… " Zack shook his head and shuddered. "She's definitely the sexiest woman, I've ever laid my eyes upon… it took me months to get enough will power to just look in her direction without trying to run and defile her." Zack sighed as Reeve frowned.

"So is this because of how you Shinra are biologically?" Reeve asked and Zack nodded.

"Yeah, but her body is still smoking hot." Zack grinned, "but honestly it's her gaze that will cripple any Shinra. Her eyes seem to control us… it's one reason I'll never attack the Shinra castle… if she locked those bright greens onto me I'd be brainwashed. This is true for Cloud too, think of how horrible it would be if he and Sephiroth were leading that army… or worse, he and Jenova have a child… stronger than Sephiroth with the ability to control Shinra with its gaze… " Zack paused and shook his head hoping to forget that image.

"So why is it we're taking you back to the middle continent? Nibelheim is a ghost town."

"I need to train the kid and what better place than one of the dangerous continents. I'll also be able to find him a weapon with the help of a friend if he's still alive that is." Zack sighed. Reeve nodded and leaned back in his chair.

"So exactly what do I gain in taking you and this kid back to this continent? Last time, I owed you a favor, now there is no such obligation." Reeve spoke as Zack frowned.

"You do realize that I'm a Soldier and I could just kill you and your crew…" Zack spoke as Reeve sat unaffected.

"True but then you'd have no clue how to navigate these waters."

"I'll give you Paine." Zack grinned as Reeve scoffed.

"I want a gift not a curse… besides she'd kill us and just ride this boat till she finds land and then go after you." Reeve smirked.

"Well I have nothing." Zack spoke and sat back looking across from his friend.

"I want payment Zack, I will let this trip go for now, but you better be ready to pay for this trip and the next, next time you try and board my vessel." Zack nodded and rose to leave but Reeve continued, "We'll be arriving in another three days… so think of ways you can be useful around here and maybe I won't throw you overboard."

"Sure thing old friend… sure thing." Zack called over his shoulder as he walked above deck.

The Next Day

Tifa, Aeris and Yuna headed towards the council chamber where Yuffie and Rikku waited along with the near one hundred councilmen. When the trio walked in Yuna caught the eyes of her father and then Jecht and Tidus. Yuna frowned at him and then turned away to face High Priest Juniper sat scowling at his daughter. "Aeris you knew of the other Shinra didn't you?" Juniper asked bluntly and the entire court became silent. Aeris gulped and nodded. "You would betray your own country?"

"Father it isn't that way!" Aeris shouted up to him as he sat atop the elevated council seat. "Father he saved Lady Yuna and the remaining villagers… if you will let Yuna or Rikku or any of the survivors retell the account in Junon you would see that Cloud isn't a monster but a person who's lost so much and Zack was just looking out for him!" Aeris's father shook his head and Braska spoke.

"You have an emotional attachment to Fair, you can't be objective." He explained. And Tifa stepped forward.

"Your honor…" Tifa spoke looking directly up to High Priest Juniper, "I grew up with Cloud…" Tifa spoke as Zangan stood up in shock. The court grumbled and growled in an uproar. Tifa faced her father who was in awe at what he had just heard. He stepped from his seat and went to the floor where Tifa stood. The others in the council stared at him as he stood by her side. "Thank you father."

"It's impossible… little Cloud… the one who the kids all picked on, is the same one who rumor has it nearly killed Sephiroth?" Zangan whispered as Tifa nodded. He turned to the High Priest and bowed. "May I have a recess, I must question my daughter." Zangan pleaded but Juniper denied his request.

"What ever she speaks can be spoken to us now." He decreed as Zangan nodded.

"It is to be added that my daughter has an attraction towards Cloud as well then." Zangan explained as Tifa's eyes widened.

"Father?!" Tifa shouted in anger, knowing that whatever she said would be discredited because of her attraction to Cloud. Zangan stepped forward and ignore Tifa.

"My daughter is a strong judge of character, which many of you have said in the past. The boy named Cloud from Nibelheim that I had the opportunity to meet, was anything but violent. He lived with his parents who were loving . The boy had no friends other than my daughter. The children of the town physically abused the boy nearly on a daily basis, but he never once retaliated… I even recall several instances where the child was bed ridden because of the harshness of the beating he took. One multiple occasions adults had to save the boy because he wouldn't fight back and even my daughter saved him countless times, hence the reason she was his friend and cares so deeply for him. If this Cloud is the same, which my daughter swears the two to be synonymous, then I move we grant the boy pardon." Zangan spoke as Auron entered the room and Jecht and Tidus walked to the floor as well.

Yuna shot Tidus a harsh glare as he looked down sadly. He walked behind his father and stood straight and faced the council as Auron spoke. "I agree with Zangan because in my time with the boy, he seemed to be highly untrained and unprepared for battle. He had no appearance of being a warrior but, that doesn't excuse his abilities. As Zangan stated, his daughter has a strong connection to the boy and observing the two, I came to the conclusion that Cloud would parish before he let's anything harm Tifa. I motion to grant Zack and Cloud pardon due to the most important reason he needs to be here…" Auron looked to Tifa, "Lady Lockhart." Auron spoke as the council became rowdy in the audacity that he should be pardoned because of his attraction to one of their own. Tifa grabbed her face as Yuna looked at Auron as if he was a traitor. Tidus leaned over and whispered.

"Trust him, please." Tidus explained and Yuna looked at him and his hopeful smile before nodding. Auron walked over to Jecht who nodded and took the floor.

"Lady Yuna, Lady Rikku will you both step forward and retell the account of what happened when Cloud first attacked the Soldiers in Junon… tell us nothing more than the exact acts of each brutal death he delivered." Jecht spoke as Tifa, Aeris and even Zangan looked betrayed by the two Generals. Tidus nodded to Yuna and she began. Yuna retold most of the killings while Rikku added some parts here and there as the council sat disgusted by the entire account.

"This is even more reason such a beast shouldn't be allowed into our kingdom!" Braska shouted as many agreed.

"NO!!! Cloud's not a beast!!!" Tifa yelled passionately before she could control herself. She knew that now they had no chance of getting Cloud to come back and she shot Auron a glare full of hatred which he drew attention to.

"See how she despises me for keeping her away from Cloud?!" Auron exclaimed as the council caught Tifa's hate filled expression before she could hide it. The council roared in anger and disapproval as High Priest Juniper finally regained control of the council room.

"Enough!" He exclaimed as the council quieted and he stared at Auron, "Auron, I thought you wanted the boy here, but you have done nothing to aid his case." Auron nodded but spoke again.

"Actually I have done the smartest thing possible to aid his case and it brings me back to Lady Tifa." Auron stepped forward and continued, "Cloud may not be a powerful warrior but his anger spurs him on… if we forbid him to entering Midgar, this anger shall turn upon us and we will have an enemy possibly stronger than Sephiroth determined to slaughter us all and if we try to appease him by banishing Tifa, we run the risk that she dies and he'll blame this country. Then he will join with Shinra… meaning we will have to try and push back two Sephiroths… must I remind you what happened the last time Sephiroth came here? It took nearly all of you and your powers to hold him at bay… another warrior just as strong would guarantee the Shinra's victory." Auron spoke and Yuffie stepped forward.

"As you all know Paine is another Soldier who I has pledged to aiding us… I was instructed by Auron not to give this information to you until now." Yuffie explained as she looked at Auron who nodded and then to Tifa, Yuna and Aeris who stared confused. Yuffie cleared her throat, "Paine explained to me that the Shinra Queen, Jenova is looking for Cloud… because Sephiroth is her brother she cannot produce strong children with him, the strongest male of the Shinra… but because Cloud was able to nearly kill him, she sees him as a powerful male that is capable of giving her the powerful children she desires. Paine explained to me that Jenova can control any Shinra's mind and that means if she finds Cloud she'll not only get him to fight against us but if we somehow manage to survive our children will have to face the strongest breed of Shinra rulers ever." Yuffie explained and the council went deathly quiet.

"What?" Tifa asked in shock as her hands trembled. She marched over to Yuffie forgetting everything and everyone in the room. "Cloud could forget me again?" She asked and Yuffie nodded.

"It's what Paine said… she said every male normally flocks towards strong females and Jenova is the strongest." Yuffie whimpered as Tifa's eyes blazed with anger.

"So Jenova could force him to give her children?" Tifa asked as Yuffie nodded. The High Council began murmuring in panic at the possibilities Auron and the group had illustrated. High Priest Juniper once again sustained order and spoke.

"As generals Auron and Jecht helped illustrate, it is clearly in our interests that we accept the three Soldiers into our society,"

"But what if this is an elaborate trick?" One of the councilmen spoke and Auron laughed.

"Why would they need to trick us if Cloud could just go give himself to Jenova?" The council quieted and then Braska spoke.

"What if Cloud isn't as strong as he appears… what if…"

"Braska you, Jecht, Zangan and myself fought against Sephiroth… do you really believe he'd allow himself to be pinned to a tree by a child just to infiltrate our city walls with three soldiers… two if you count the fact that only Zack and Cloud were the first ones to come… besides the boy has lived within the city for five years… more than enough time to betray us."

"Auron is correct Braska… we will grant them full pardon and issue our sincerest apologies. It is best that the trio are notified and brought back to Midgar immediately." High Priest Juniper ordered, "Auron I will allow you to take with you whatever and whomever you wish. I prefer if you set out immediately within the day." Juniper spoke and stood to leave the council room.

Aeris smiled broadly and clapped her hands together before running and hugging Auron. "That was brilliant." She smiled as Jecht just laughed.

"I was in on it too!" He grinned as the group left. Zangan looked at his daughter and shook his head.

"That scrawny boy, is the same person who fought Sephiroth and single-handedly pinned him to a tree?" Zangan asked and Tifa shook her head.

"I think you have the story a little twisted, dad." She smiled relieved. "I'll explain later, I promise… maybe Cloud can explain himself." Tifa grinned and turned to Auron. "When do we set out?" Tifa asked as Auron looked at her then to Zangan.

"That is up to your father, he has to grant you permission Tifa. Same goes for you Aeris, Yuna."

"I'm going regardless… Cloud is my friend." Yuna spoke as Tidus stepped forward.

"Yuna, I'm sorry for how I've been so…"

"Stupid?!" Yuna asked hotly and Tidus nodded.

"Come on Yuna, don't beat up on the kid, you and I both know he's afraid to compete with a Shinra Soldier." Jecht grinned.

"I doubt Yunies even in the running, not with the way Tifa acted when Yuffie talked about how Cloud might give Jenova babies." Rikku laughed. Auron nodded and gave a small smile but Tidus spoke up looking at Yuffie.

"So you said males flock to females… and vice versa or something like that… is that why Paine is always around Cloud?" Tidus asked as Tifa's eyes snapped open and turned to Yuffie who's jaw dropped as she stuttered.

"Uh… I… um…" Yuffie gulped and Tifa approached her.

"Explain!" Tifa growled and Yuffie spoke.

"Well Pain said the men are trained to control their urges for Shinra females at an early age. She told me that Shinra males have such a powerful urge to mate that they need years of proper training… especially stronger ones because the weaker females wouldn't be able to ignore them. She said it has something to do with the glow their eyes give off…" Yuffie paused and thought, "come to think of it those two did spend like hours together alone…" Yuffie gasped as she realized she said that out loud and Yuna slapped her head.

"What?" Tifa asked again as Yuffie trembled in fear.

"Don't hurt the messenger!" She pleaded as Tifa sighed in disgust.

"I'm going now to find Cloud, you all can come if you want." Tifa stormed away. Zangan smiled after his daughter and chuckled.

"Love will do that to you." He grinned.

TWO DAYS LATER

Cloud sat next to Zack in a cave as shelter from the storm raging outside. "So when are you and Tifa going to tie the knot?" Zack asked as Cloud just looked at him.

"You know, that is the second time since we've gotten off that ship today that you've asked that question." Cloud whispered and Zack just shrugged.

"Well I'm just trying to get you to make a decision."

"What?"

"Cloud, look, whatever you're feeling towards Paine may not be your true emotions."

"I know Zack, she explained that to me when we first met… I don't have any feelings for her." Cloud spoke as he threw a stick into their fire. Zack looked at his friend for a moment and shook his head.

"You still dodged the question."

"Tifa and I… we're just not… right for each other." Cloud spoke and Zack chuckled.

"You have no clue how wrong you are." Zack murmured but Cloud heard him.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing Cloud, nothing… where the heck is Paine? She's not only going to be soaked but whatever she's catching will be drenched! It'll put out our fire!" Zack exclaimed as Cloud laughed.

"And you're the guy who was supposed to be second in command to Sephiroth?" Cloud asked and Zack sobered

"Actually there were two others…" Zack started and shook his head. "You know what forget it, let's just wait for Paine and her soggy kill to arrive."

"Well if that's how you will view what I bring back then you can starve." Paine bit out as she dragged a large pig-like beast behind her into the cave. She was soaking wet and her hair was sticking to her head while her clothes clung to her body.

"Nice… in both cases." Zack grinned as Paine cocked a brow and replied.

"You wish."

"Or I could always command." Zack flirted as Paine sent him a glare but smirked.

"And what would your dear, Ancient say… what was her name Aeris, isn't it?" Paine asked as Zack shrugged and laid back. Paine shook her head and spoke aloud to herself, "No matter where I go can't escape perverts."

"I'm just admiring the view." Zack added and Paine glanced at him and sighed.

"How did you reach the top ranks of Shinra?" Paine asked but smirked, "that's right Angeal took you under his wing." Zack shot to his feet and pinned Paine to the wall. Cloud watched the entire exchange in silence and now stood worried that Zack was going to kill Paine.

"Hey, Zack relax…" Cloud started but Zack's voice boomed over his.

"Shut the hell up, because you have no right to speak his name!!" Zack growled as Paine gulped slightly thrown off by Zack's sudden furiousness. She nodded and Zack released her and stormed out of the cave into the rain before disappearing. Cloud went to Paine's side and checked her before starting after Zack.

"Leave him alone." Paine got out after she had caught her breath. Cloud looked back at her and frowned.

"I'll leave Zack alone after you explain who Angeal is."

"And risk him coming back while I'm telling you? I prefer to live thank you." Paine scoffed as she rubbed her sore neck. Cloud looked down and then sat back next to the fire.

"Fine, I don't want to now, forget." Cloud whispered as Paine sighed and looked to where Zack had left.

"If he comes you better protect me." Paine warned as Cloud looked at her waiting. Paine sat next to Cloud and continued, "Before me, you or even Zack Angeal was one of the greatest of Soldiers in Shinra. He learned from the first great leader of our nation, Hojo himself, before Hojo disappeared. Jenova came into power the moment she learned how to speak… Angeal was only ten at the time." Paine explained.

"How do you know this… and how can the strongest warrior of the Shinra be a kid?"

"You were nothing more than a kid and look what you did to Sephiroth. I know this because we are taught our history so that we have pride in our murderous ways" Paine answered and Cloud looked down in thought, "as I was saying, Angeal being the strongest was meant to mate with Jenova to create an even more powerful super race, because Jenova was born with abilities of an elite. Angeal was opposed to the idea and because of this our scientists began trying to manufacture strong warriors. Tests were done and soon we discovered that in special humans were certain special traits. It was random in each person and the more within each person, the stronger the warrior. Jenova's mother perished after the experiments were done upon her and her mate, thus another Sephiroth couldn't be made, and instead we kept searching through the Shinra until they looked into those who weren't Shinra… Genesis and Zack soon followed." Paine glanced at Cloud. "I think I know how you came to be Cloud… you may have been just another one of those embryos warped within the mother's womb." Paine explained as Cloud shook his head and looked down.

"I… then how'd my mother escape?" Cloud asked, "why was I raised in Nibelheim?"

"That I don't know, maybe she was lucky enough to escape and the Shinra thought her dead… whatever happened you're who you are and the course of history has changed because of it." Paine spoke and touched Cloud's arm but he shook her off.

"You never answered my question about Angeal… yeah you said who he was, but what happened to him?"

"Angeal, taught Sephiroth up to a point before Sephiroth began training himself, Angeal then took both Genesis and Zack under his wing and taught the two everything… the sword you pierced Sephiroth with, which is slammed into the ground just outside Nibelheim via Sephiroth, is the same sword Angeal used. He gave it to Zack before his death. Angeal was surpassed by Sephiroth when he was only ten and from there was second to him while Genesis and Zack were quickly becoming just as strong as he, Genesis's was said to have been killed by Sephiroth after a confrontation but his grave has been proven empty. Angeal searched for Genesis against Sephiroth's orders. Zack was torn between who to side with but stayed on the side of Shinra… The Shinra turned on Angeal when he disobeyed Jenova herself and searched for Genesis. When Angeal returned to the kingdom, without finding Genesis, he was labeled as a traitor."

"That's horrible." Cloud whispered.

"But that isn't the end of the story," Paine spoke catching Cloud's attention, "Jenova discovered that the reason Angeal had refused to mate with her was because he had fallen in love with a common woman… a normal woman and rumor has it, the woman gave him a child, but that is just rumor. Anyway, when he returned Jenova sent the entire army after him demanding that they find the woman and bring her to the kingdom, Angeal fought scores of the Shinra and broke his way into the castle where Jenova waited. He was intent on wiping out the Shinra's for the human… sadly, Angeal was met by Zack and Sephiroth. Zack was torn once again but Sephiroth made his mind up for him by fighting Angeal himself. I don't know about what happened but I do know that Angeal was mortally wounded by Sephiroth who left Zack with the dying man and that's how Zack got the behemoth of weapons, the Buster Sword."

"Zack just watched Sephiroth kill his mentor?" Cloud asked shocked and Paine nodded.

"Yes and from that point on he and Sephiroth were at odds at all times, Zack always striving to get stronger to one day surpass Sephiroth, but Nibelheim taught him how powerful Sephiroth is. The others know of this story but their minds are so warped by Jenova that they believed Angeal to be a traitor instead of a man who cared for his lover. At first, when I heard of what you did to Sephiroth, I thought it was Angeal's love child claiming revenge, but seeing your hair tells me other wise. Angeal's hair was dark like Zack's and dark hair is more dominant than any other color except for white hair which results in powerful warriors giving offspring, so you can tell that my parents were elites, Zack was a half-ling created with that special factor, that's why he's stronger than me." Paine sighed as she looked out into the rain and sighed. "I wonder where he is?" She spoke aloud

"I'm going to look for him… I guess you should prepare our food,"

"What do I look like?" Paine asked and Cloud sent her a glare.

"Just cook that thing." Cloud snapped not wanting to start a confrontation. Paine was a bit taken back by the anger in his voice but conceded.

"Fine, just come back." She added and he laughed.

"Why… you worried?" Cloud asked with a smirk before disappearing into the hazy fog the large fast drops of water created.

"Now he's a pervert just like Zack, great." She sighed sarcastically.

I will do my best to get the next chapter up by tomorrow, just have to re-read it, It's done, but I have to read another fic for my little brother who just wrote something he wanted me to post on the site, It's good so far but I have to work out a few thing with him concerning some of the stuff he's got in it, anyway be on the look out for a new fic under my pen name but it won't be my fic, it'll be my little brothers, no word on the title yet either but it's like the movie AMERICAN GANGSTER.

If I can, I'll try to post the next chapter by tonight if I finish checking it, thanks for reading!