Chapter 2: Tonberry of the Night
*At the Healin Lodge*
"Man, Vince," said Yuffie, darting up at him "I can't believe that Tonberry let you get that close to it!!!" He cocked an eyebrow. "I don't see what all of you are so scared of," he stated, "That thing was perfectly harmless." The rest of AVALANCHE stared at him momentarily. "Ya don't know much bout Tonberries do ya, Drac?" Dracula had become a regular nickname for Vincent since Cloud had woke him up. Quite frankly, he was getting sick of it already. Not wanting to start up trouble, he simply tilted his head. "OhmyGod!!!" Yuffie started, "Those things look so cute-" "But," Cid picked up, "They're real deadly. Got a lot of health, ya 'ear." Barret nodded, "Not exactly som'n' ya'd wanna run into in the market, ya know, Drac?" Vincent shrugged "I'm still not exactly sure what you guys mean... but, I suppose I have no choice but to listen to the 'advice'."
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Later that night, around ten or so, Cloud finally announced that he was going to 'hit the sack'. After him, followed Tifa, Aerith and Yuffie, then Shera and Cid. "Come to think of it, boo," Barret started, "How do robots go to sleep?" Cait Sith looked at him and replied "We don't. We jest po'er dewn an po'er up as the day goes on." Barret looked as if he'd lost interest. He stood up, streched out and walked toward his room. Nanaki was already curled up at Vincents' feet. Cait walked over to him. "Well," it started, "I guess I'd best be storin' up energy for t'morrow, laddie. G'night." Vincent nodded. Cait powered down and fell 'asleep' next to Nanaki. Vincent stayed up for another couple hours and then made his way to his room.
Sometime that hour, after everyone was asleep,
A tonberry stood at Vincents' door.