… I am terribly-ly-ly-ly-ly sorry I have like… not updated in ten thousand years. But you have to blame windows. I upgraded the service pack and my computer didn't even turn on. Reformat and my One-shot of Reno and Cloud went poof.

But, because the one-shot is not related to this at all , I'll just continue this story. And by the way, when this story isn't told by Cloud or Reno, it's in the third person. Anyway… Disclaimers please.

Wakka: Get out if you d--

Medicca: Wait. Who's this? What the hell?

Rufus: Umm he's another cast member.. of another story of yours… that will be done… sooner of later, as you see fit.

Medicca: Umm what? … What story!! looks to side Reno?

Reno: Oh… is it like one of those speeches that people make when they disown their children?

Medicca: …

Reno: I mean. (looks at sheet of paper) nounderagedkidsduetocontentnoflamingifyoudontlikereadingthisgetout.

Medicca: Here is Chapter 7, enjoy!

Chapter 7: "Long time"

Aeris patiently waits outside, wondering what is taking Cloud so long. Just stealing a piece of lingerie and put some make up on… She grows more impatient as each second passes and after waiting for 30 or so minutes, she attempts to go in. But of course, as with any other girl, entrance to this gay brothel where guys steal lingerie to look sexy is purely restricted, unless you work there. It is common sense that they hire "Honey Bee Girls" as workers because the customers would not be attracted to them; instead, they would go inside and be serviced by … "others" with similar interest. And yes, this is supposed to mean pure, top quality service.

But even with this in her mind, getting accepted to work there, still, would not be a one-day thing. She would have to wait a few days and run a few tests. Well, she's definitely hoping that Cloud would not take anymore longer than he already has, let alone a few more days. So, all she can do is hope, hope that Cloud would come out when she turns around for the 28th time.

I wake up and find Reno on top of me. I recognize him, even though it is really, REALLY, REALLY dark because of his flaming red hair with the strawberry scent that I can still smell even with the overwhelming alcoholic breath of his. I don't think he recognizes me in this drunken state… well probably for the better. "Reno…?" He doesn't seem to hear me… or if he did, he's good at pretending otherwise. What was he doing in here anyway? I push him off myself and quietly got off the bed. Not wanting to brighten the room to wake him up, I wander around the room, staring at the floor, looking for a slit of light that would enter from underneath the door.

Before I could reach the door, the sheets on the bed rustles as Reno starts to move about. "WHO IS IT!?" Reno barks. He reaches for his EMR which was placed on the bedside table. It flashes a bright light that does not last for long, only as long as it takes him to realize who is standing near the door. "Cloud…?"

"Uhh… Hi Reno. Long time."

"What the fuck are you doing in here?" He asks as if he is free from guilt. What am I supposed to say? "Well?" He repeats as if I needed it.

"Nothing," I say lamely, "And yourself?" A silence emerges and it stays quiet for a minute or two. I suddenly remember what I really was here for. With my keen photographic memory, the flash of light earlier revealed the pieces of random clothing lying on the couch. Well, who knows how it got there.

I slowly walk towards where they were and begin feeling the clothing. I take the sexiest I could feel and begin heading for the door. "I gotta go," I tell him. He doesn't respond so I leave the room, pretending to not care whether or not he answered. And back into the hallway I enter and finally glance at what I picked up. Wow, this really is sexy. Well… good enough for the Don!

I head over to the make up room and I ask the Honey Bee Girls to give me the best they got. The Girls are pretty nice in doing their job. They make you comfortable and all that, almost too comfortable. But sometimes, it's good to have the attention.

It takes them a while to finish, and the whole time, I had my eyes closed. "You're done!" She says, and I open my eyes. Now now, if I didn't know better, I'm sure there's a girl in the mirror I'm looking at. Looking good, I say thanks and creep out the room. I follow the carpet trail that will eventually lead me to the stairs and I go down the flight of stairs, leaving the building. As I leave, the receptionist, a guy, gave me a wink and says, "Off work? I'll see you tomorrow." At least I can be certain people will mistake me for a girl.

I was stumped when he asked me what I was doing here. I couldn't just tell him what I'm really here for. Well, even if I did tell that chocobo, he wouldn't believe me. Sigh… Why did he have to find me here?

My chain of thoughts breaks when the phone rings with the "Tseng-alert ringtone" that signals my boss calling me. "Tseng?" I hear a few seconds of static.

"Reno, report back immediately, we're dropping the mission you have."

"…"

"…"

"What…?"

"Details later, report back immediately on the double!" And he hangs up.

Well, that was prime…

Meanwhile…

"Where were you?! That took longer than it should have… I could have labored a baby by that time." Aeris complains. I don't blame her… that did take a little longer than expected. But why did she have to include babies into this conversation. I give her a frown.

"I'm ready now, at least. Let's go at about midnight."

Grr… Gaia… I just got to Wall Market and now I have to go. Couldn't even take Cloud back with me. I fly the helicopter back to Shinra and I stomp into the meeting room of the Turks. As angry as I was and about to slam the door, I hold my composure, "So, what's the hurry?"

"Sit down, Reno." My boss barks. That jerk! "Reno, the meeting has been going for 54 minutes and about 52 seconds. Where were you? I told you to come back ASAP."

"Uhmm…" No don't say it… don't say it! "I was paying a visit to the Don." Good lie!

"Reno, let's not do that in here. I've just contacted the Don about our plan. We informed him about this being his last chance. And by the way, he reported that he did not see you at all, Reno." Tseng says in a matter-of-factly fashion. Bad lie…

"Sorry Sir." I say it as everybody snickers, even Elena who usually is always on my side; but apparently not right now, because she needs to suck that manlihood of Tseng badly.

"Anyway, as we have planned, we are launching an attack against the AVALANCHE." My heart stops a beat as he says it. "The time and date will be two hundred next morning. We will be the sharp and activate the destruction."

"Wait, what is going on?" I interrupt.

"You would know if you were here. Meeting adjourned." Tseng finishes as everybody pick up their laptops and gadgets, while I sit in awe.

"Let's go, I'll fill you in, Reno." Elena offers. She pulls me up and it's just the two of us in here. "Reno… I know what you're feeling, but Tseng has already made orders, confirmed with the President to launch the attack."

"…"

"I think… you should sleep early, like now. We'll be getting ready at eleven hundred for the strike. Good night Reno."

"…"

She leaves.

Well… I guess this wouldn't be too bad. It'll show Cloud which side to be on.

A/N: Again, sorry for the late update. Please review!