Erratum: I have misspelled Cait Sith as 'Caith Sith' in the first chapter. I deeply regret this error.
Note: I've replaced the pronouns 'him' and 'his' in the song to make it much more appropriate. If I've typed other wrong lyrics, I deeply apologize. Hehehe.
I know the Pond of Desires will violate rules that involve the dead people in the Lifestream but then again, it's just a fic. Hehe. Peace!
Special Mention: To ALICE IT'S RAINing, my first ever reviewer! Thanks again!
Disclaimer: I do not own Ronnie Milsap's 'Is It Over'. I do not own Aerith, Tifa, Zack, Cloud, Cait Sith and other Final Fantasy VII-related stuff. Yes, I always dream of having Cloud in my room but then again, it is just a DREAM.
CHAPTER TWO
Bleeding Hearts
: Lifestream :
"A-are you serious, Aerith?" Zack asked her, surprised with what she had just said. He's forcing a smile upon his face. "Y-you're kidding right?"
However, Aerith's expressions remained. She seemed determined. "Yes, I am serious Zack."
Zack moved near her. He still couldn't believe at what she's saying. "Aerith, do you really believe that you can still come back?"
Aerith looked offended "Yes I believe I can come back!" Zack looked even more surprised with the infuriation in her reactions."I'll do whatever it takes just to come back! Did you hear that Zack? I-will-do-anything!"
Zack became silent. Aerith became finally aware with the things she had just said and the way she acted.
"I-I'm sorry Zack. I-it's just that—"
"You're not happy even if we're together now, right Aerith?" Zack said. Melancholy was obvious in his tone.
Aerith looked at Zack's face. He was looking down and she can barely see his eyes.
"A lot of things have changed since you've been gone. And I do not have the power to keep these changes from coming." Aerith couldn't hold back the tears brought by the emotional weight of the scenario. "I wished I had that power Zack. I really did."
Zack turned away from her. "So why do you want to come back? I-I mean, you wanna visit them or something?" She didn't respond. Tears are falling from her eyes.
"Or do you want to see him?"
Aerith fell to her knees and cried harder. She finally realized deep down herself that what Zack said is true. She wants to see Cloud.
She felt arms embracing her from behind. And from her point of view, she felt really secured with those arms. As if that embrace tells her everything will be all right.
"Come now, Aerith. Aww, don't cry!" He turns Aerith to face him. "We wouldn't want the other people here think that I made you cry, don't we? I don't want to be thrown away into a Corel Prison-Lifestream Version."
This made Aerith smile. She brushed his hair hard and hugged him.
"Thank you, Zack."
: 7th Heaven :
Is it over?
Are you really over her?
Is it over?
Or will you take her back again?
If it's over, if you can let her memory end
Come on over, and let our love begin…
Tifa sat at a couch near the bar while listening to the radio. "I shouldn't hear songs like these,"she murmured.
There are no customers right now and Tifa's not surprised. Instead of drinking or eating at a bar, the people might use their money on important things like buying new furniture and other stuff. We might consider that delivery service business any time right now.
A few moments later, the door budged open. Cloud arrived, with flowers on his hand. Tifa saw the flowers and a leap of hope grew from her heart. However, when Cloud put down the flowers near Aerith's picture, that hope dissolved.
Still, with a happy face, Tifa approached him. "Hi! Thank goodness, you arrived! Have you eaten yet? I cooked for you!" she told him.
Cloud stared at her coldly. "I'm not hungry.'
Tifa wanted to cry. Please don't fall guys. She pleads to her tears. It will make things much worse. "Do you want to take a rest now? I'll prepare your be-"
"Will you just please mind your own business?" Cloud said, annoyed. He went upstairs.
Tifa couldn't move. Slowly, tears fell from her eyes.
I won't cry. She then wiped the tears with her hands and went near Aerith's picture. Tifa lighted the candles and arranged the flowers.
"If you are the one who can make him smile again, if you are the one who can bring back the Cloud I knew then I will give anything just to bring you back…"
"… Anything."
: Lifestream :
"You mean I can go back?" Aerith asked Zack. She was so excited with what he said.
"Yes, I think you can. Follow me."
: Wutai :
"Ok Tifa! I'll call the others! I'll talk to Cid, too and make him bring one of his airships. I do not want to ride those blasted ships! See ya!"
Yuffie Kisaragi went to her room to pack her things. She wants to stay for a couple of days after Aerith's birthday celebration later. "The party will start at 12 p.m.! Cool!"
Even though she was a princess, she doesn't want the maids to touch her stuff.
She saw a pink musical box. Yuffie played it and saw dancing cherry blossoms inside. I bought this one when I was a kid. I hope Aerith will like it. I wonder how I can deliver it to her in the Lifestream. Just kidding! Heheh.
"Midgar, here I come!"
: Lifestream :
"Where are we Zack?" Aerith asked him. They were near a beautiful pond. "It's stunning here."
"Well Ms. Gainsborough, we are now here at the fabled Pond of Desires." Zack told her as if he was a butler.
"Pond of Desires?" Aerith looked interested.
"Well, dead people like us also deserve some benefits eh? They say that the pond sees your deepest desires and…"
"And what? Aww Zack! C'mon, tell me!"
"And grants whatever it is. I'm not sure if it's true though. But we can try, can't we?"
Aerith looked at him. She still hesitates. When Zack motioned her to go on, she walked near the pond. Then, she meditated. Then everything went black…
"Take care, Aerith…"
: 7th Heaven :
"It's almost 12!" Tifa announced. Everyone's getting busy. "Marlene, please light the candles for me. Yuffie, the drinks are in the cooler. Vincent and Barret please fetch the plates. Cid, stop polishing your
airship now. Cait Sith,put away those megaphones please, they make everyone's ears bleed sometimes. Cloud--"
Everything went black for Tifa.
"T-tifa?! How come--"
To be continued.
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