AN: Okay, I'm sorry abt taking so long, but school has been really hecktic.
Anyway, I just wanted to thank SilverSpirit 101 for those encouraging words (I will continue to write and I do hope to get better with the miss-spelled words.)
And to ILoveYuffietine2719, thank you for encouraging me to write more.
Disclaimer:
*A.J (ME)*- (Sigh) Help me out here guys!
*AVALANCHE*- A.J does NOT own us or anything else that belongs to Squaresoft or FF7.
*A.J*- Thnax Guys!
Chapter Two
After many hours of riding with Shelke, Vincent could fianlly see a town in the distance. Squinting his eyes, he could see that Edge was just a few miles away. He looked back down at the girl that was driving.
Never in his over-extended life, had Vincent Valentine ever seen a ten-year-old driving a motorcycle before. Especially one that he was riding. "Shelke," He said, breaking the silence between them, "Wh...WHO, exactly, is waiting?"
Shelke smiled to her self before answering, "Our...friends." When he looked back up, Vincent noticed that they had finally made it onto the streets of Edge.
"You look...different..." He didn't really like the sileence that had settled between them.
"Yes," She answered, "Reeve and other members of the WRO found that, after leaving DeepGround, I was able to begin aging again. So mabe...I look different because...I'm 'growing up?'"
It wasn't until Shelke cut off the engine that Vincent noticed they had stoped. He looked around and realized where they were. "The Seventh Heaven?" He siad, raising an eyebrow.
"That's right." Was all Shelke said before walking to the front door of the bar.
Vince stayed in the parking lot still looking around. Seconds later, his sensitive ears heard whispered voices coming from inside the bar. He turned toward the building and walked up to the door.
When he entered, the room was very dark. The sun had already set, and the only lights that were on were too dim. But Vincent's eyes could see clearly. "I'm sorry sir, but we're closed for the night." He heard Tifa say.
He searched the wall for the main light switch. When he found it, Vincent closed the door behind him and flicked on the switch. He heard several gasps, then everything was silent.
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Yuffie trugged back to the bar, her feet dragging. Before stepping inside she wipped the tears from her eyes. she was so depressed about not being able to find Vincent, that she hadn't noticed Shelkes motorcycle, resting right outside the building.
She opened the door, starring down at the floor. "Sorry guys," She muttered, still not looking where she was going, "I couldn't find-OOF!" She had ran straight into some. Stumbling back, Yuffie felt someone grab her wrist.
"Are you alright, Yuffie?" She looked up, automaticly recognizing that voice.
"Vinnie!" She exclaimed. Yuffie jumped at him, pulling him into a bear hug. At first, Vincent was startled by being so close, but then he quickly returned the hug.
"Great to have you back, Vinnie!"
"Aww. Well ain't that the cutest damn thing?" Cid cried.
Vincent let go of Yuffie and looked around. His eyes met with those of his comrades...His friends.
Tifa walked over to Yuffie and playfully hit the back of her head. "See?" She said, "We told you to wait untill Shelke came back!"
The petty ninja grined at her. "And you expected me to listen?" She countered.
Tifa just stared at her for a moment. "Touché." She said. Everyone started laughing, untill they heard someone coming down the stairs.
"Vinnie, you're back!" Vincent turned to see Marlene and Denzel running toward him. Marlene huged his waste and Denzel just shook his hand.
Tifa let out a chukle and said, "Alright you two. It's time for bed."
"Aww. Come on!" Denzel complained.
"Bed. NOW." Cloud stepped in. The two youngsters sighed in defeat.
"Fine." They said in unison, "Good night everyone." They called before going back upstairs.
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About an hour later, everyone began talking amongst one another. But before that, they had been throwing questions at poor Vincent, non-stop. Most of them coming from Cid. He had been saying things like, "Why the HELL did you disappear on us like that!?" and, "Couldn't you of at least called?" and, "We're you TRYIN' to give me a HEART ATTACK!?" Of course, Vincent didn't answer all of them. He just said enough to calm Cid down.
But now that things had settled down, Cloud, who had pretty much been hiding in a corner, took the oppertunity to talk to Vincent quietly. So he walked over to where the gunslinger was sitting next to Yuffie.
"Hey Vince," He said, "Got a minute?" Vincent looked up at Cloud, then back down to Yuffie. She nodded and walked off to find Tifa. He turned back to Cloud, who was now sitting on a stool next to him.
"So," Cloud began, "What exactly happened after you distroyed Omega?"
"I'm...not sure..." Said Vincent, "I don't remember much. After Omega disappeared, I was surrounded by this...blinding light. I was trapped by it. I floated for what felt like days. I probably was, seeing as it's been a week to you guys. When the light suddenly disappeared, I was in...Lucrecia's cave. I was only there for, and when I came out, Shelke was waiting for me."
A tiny smile grew on his lips. "I still can't believe that I actually let a child drive me here."
"I am NOT a child!" Vincent and Cloud turned to see Shelke with her hands at her hips. "Just because I look young, does not mean that I am a little kid." Vince just stared at him for a moment, then chukled.
"HOLY SHIT!" Cid suddenly yelled, "Vince, did you just laugh!?" Vincent just stared at him.
"Of course," Yuffie put in, "Even grouchy people like Vinnie have a sense off hummor, right?" She looked up and grinned at him.
"Thank you Yuffie."
An aroma of chiken and fish suddenly filled the room. "Dinner is ready!" Tifa said, as she and Shelke placed two large bowls on the counter. Everyone automaticly stopped what they were doing and grabed a smaller plate. Exept for Yuffie, who held an extra plate for Nanaki.
And that's it for this chapter. Again, I'm sorry that it took me so long to write it. But another reason that I took so long, is that I was hoping to get more reviews. So if you want me to continue, please review and tell me what you think.