Cloud couldn't sleep again. He turned over and looked out the window. It was pitch black. He looked towards the clock.

3:00 AM. Great.

He was worried about Aerith and what would come of everything. If she died this time it would definitely be his fault. He brought her back. She was his responsibility. But, could he father her child? Could he do that to himself and Tifa if it meant saving her? He supposed he could.

Cloud sat up and decided to go for a drive. That would help clear his mind. And once it was light out he would go and ride Zach for a bit.

Tifa heard the front door close.

Cloud? She thought before drifting off to sleep.

Tifa woke to her natural internal clock at 7 AM. She always woke up at the same time every day- at least as long as she wasn't hung over. And as she owned a bar, that was quite often. She decided to take a shower and got dressed. Then she made her way downstairs and started on breakfast. She knew Cloud was gone as she had checked in his room, but she knew he would be back for breakfast. Aerith was still fast asleep, but the smell of the French toast was sure to wake her. Sure enough soon after it hit the frying pan, Tifa heard a patter of feet on the stairs.

"Good morning, Tifa. That smells good."

"Morn'" Tifa replied.

They sat down and ate in silence. Half way through Cloud showed up and grabbed some food for himself. He joined them at the table, but no words were exchanged. Everything was quiet. No one wanted to bring up the topic of Aerith's impending doom.

Finally, Tifa spoke up.

"So Cloud what are you doing today?" She asked while pointingly glancing at Aerith.

Well, Tifa I thought I would start my day sleeping with Aerith. Make a few deliveries and end it sleeping with you. Cloud thought sarcastically.

"Just a few deliveries." He said aloud.

Tifa sighed. Aerith glanced at both of them cautiously. Something was different between them.

"Well I was going to go and visit the old church." Aerith added.

Cloud looked up at that. Tifa looked a bit started as well.

"Be careful, Aerith. The building looks as if it's about to fall to the ground." Tifa cautioned.

"I will." Aerith replied with a blinding smile.

How does she manage to smile so sincerely when she is facing her own death? Tifa pondered.

"Well then I was going to go to the market. Is there anything special I should get?" Tifa inquired.

"Could you get some strawberries?" Aerith asked.

"Sure." Tifa replied while giving her best smile. It fell short.

Aerith knew by Tifa's false smile that she was worried. They shouldn't worry about her. Whether she lived or died she would be fine. She has already died once. Another time would not be horrible. She knew what death was like. It was nothing to fear.

At that everyone stood up and went their separate ways. Aerith left first and Cloud and Tifa was left alone once again.

"Tif? When are you going to be back?"

"It shouldn't take too long. I don't need too many things."

"OK. Do you need a ride?"

"No, thank you. I need a walk to clear my head." And with that they both headed off in separate directions. Both with heads full of worry.

END OF CHAPTER XIII

A/N: I was laughing at the whole "go and ride Zach" line! Review please people. This fic just now surpassed my Yin and Yang fic in terms of reviews and that fic is only two chapters! I think it has something to do with the plethora of Naruto fans and lack of FFVII fans. Probably.