A/N: Hey again:) In this chappie, we see some old faces:) But I wont keep you:) Go! Read! Entertain yourselves! :D

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Zack opened his eyes slowly. He looked around and the army still wasn't moving. Maybe it took a minute. Zack tried to move forward but a sharp pain stopped him cold. He winced and looked down at his massacred body. Oh yeah, he thought. He felt light-headed and very heavy. He had no idea how he was even standing.

That's when things started to move.

The Infantrymen were about to shoot.

But, somebody stopped them.

He heard someone land in front of him. He cleared his vision and saw a girl with light red hair that came to a little passed her shoulders. It was lightly curly. She had on a black suit... Wait.

Cissnei?

"Cissnei?" He called out.

She turned slightly,"Hey, Zack."

He never thought he'd be so happy to see a Turk in his entire life.

One Infantryman stepped forward,"Move aside! A Turk has no business here!"

"I have full authority to take your target, sir. Would you like to see?" She smirked and put one hand on her hip.

She reached in her pocket and pulled out a few papers. One of the Infantryman stepped forward and snatched the papers out of her hands. Zack looked beyond Cissnei and looked at the fleet of men behind her. He could tell they were tense. Some were fidgeting. Itching to shoot or do something. Zack's eyes widened. He remembered the first time he met Aerith...

Flashback

Zack and Aerith were walking through the Slums, in the park. Aerith had decided to start a conversation,"So, ever meet and SOLDIER members?"

Zack stopped,"Maybe..."

"Do you think that they're happy?"

Zack was getting a little weary,"What do you mean?"

She stayed still, her back to him,"Heroes to children, protectors of the peace... But, they're not normal." She inwardly cringed.

"They get some kind of special surgery..." She turned back to him,"Don't they?"

"So they say." He didn't want to say too much. He wanted to hear what she had to say.

"Normal is best. I think so, at least. Those SOLDIER people are kind of... Weird." She looked down.

"They're... Weird, huh?" Zack mused.

She looked up again with a serious look,"They're scary."

Zack winced inwardly and turned slightly away from her.

"They fight, and they love it."

Zack paused for a few seconds, His feelings crushed by her genuine words. His eyes were downcast.

"Actually, I'm with SOLDIER." He looked into her eyes.

Aerith gushed,"I'm sorry!"

Zack shuffled awkwardly and Aerith felt so guilty. She wanted to lighten the mood.

"So pretty." She breathed.

Zack looked up with a smirk,"The face?"

She laughed,"The eyes!"

"You like 'em?" Zack mused with confidence. He went in closer to her face, crossing his arms,"Then take a closer look."

"Eyes infused with mako energy. A SOLDIER trademark." He leaned in closer.

They both locked eyes, longer than necessary. Aerith realized their proximity, blushed, and pushed him lightly,"Oh, you."

Flashback End

Aerith was right.'They fight, and they love it.' He never realized it before until he was on the other side.

The Infantryman huffed and shoved the papers back to Cissnei,"You better get him out of my sight. Now."

He turned,"Men, time to file out!"

Some groaned as they trudged in the opposite direction. Zack inwardly beamed. He probably could've lilightened up all of Midgar. He wasn't going to die. He looked up at the darkening sky and smiled. Thank you, Goddess, he thought.

Cissnei turned to Zack and leaned down,"Are you okay? Wait! Of course you're not! Sorry, I'm having a moment." She smiled slightly.

Zack smiled too,"Ungh... You have those a lot?"

"Only because you rub off."

He couldn't help but smile. It was true.

"Wait one sec. I'm gonna get us out of here." She turned and took out her cell phone. She snapped it open, punched a few numbers, and waited.

"Reno. Yeah, I have him... Of course he's alive!... Okay. Hurry." She snapped it shut.

"Cissnei."

She turned,"Yeah?"

Zack brought himself up, relying on his elbows,"You gotta get... Cloud. He's over there."

Cissnei looked to where Zack indicated and nodded. She went over and helped the mako-induced boy up. She brought him over to Zack. She studied Cloud,"He looks better then he did before. A lot better."

"Is he? That's good." Zack was glad. He turned his head slightly and looked at him. It was clear he was starting to notice his surroundings better. He was starting to move, actually.

"Ungh..."

"Cloud?" Cissnei inquired.

Cloud stirred. He blinked and looked around at the barren wasteland. He widened his eyes and gasped. He rushed forward but Cissnei stopped him.

"Hold on there. Everything's okay."

Cloud looked frantic. His eyes were bugging around until they found Zack.

"Zack!" Cloud rushed a little, pushing at Cissnei's hand. She kept her grip firm.

"Everything is fi-"

"I gotta help him! I-"

"Cloud."

They both stopped and looked at him. Zack sat up slowly with his trademark smile plastered on his face.

"Everything's fine. It's all over. For now."

Cloud calmed down but still looked worried,"But, are you all right?"

Zack laughed,"Tch. You think mere death can bring me down? It seems you've underestimated me."

Cloud paused, then smiled.

Cissnei, in the midst of all this, smiled on how well Zack handled him. He could make a fine Turk. Not like he'd ever consider it. Zack needed adventure, and Cissnei loved that about him. Just then, the wind picked up.

Three pairs of eyes looked up to the soon-to-land helicoptor. Cloud and Cissnei got up and went over to Zack. They picked him up slowly and headed to the helicoptor. The three climbed on and set Zack down. Before Cloud took his seat he whispered to Zack,

"Of course we're friends. Nothing will change that."

A/N: HOLY FADOODLE CAKES. I FINALLY finished this.-_- I'm sorry it took SO long but I only have one computer and most of my family uses it ALL the time. Enough of my ranting.:) So, how'd you like it? I know it's not getting that far yet, but it's goinggg.:) Once again, I want to thank the people who read, favorited, subscribed, and reviewed!:D You guys drove me to write more! I love you guysssssss~! I'd make a heart but FanFiction is gay and doesn't allow that sign before the 3.-_- Well, chapter three will be up soon! And sorry if my writing sucks. I wrote this down ona piece of paper before my writing skills got better and I reallt didn'y feel like re-writing it.;P Oh! One more thing! I want you guys to read my best friendsssss story! It's called,"The Singer and The Gunslinger." It's by Ellen-and-Keats4eva and it's SO amazing!~ If you like Vincent Valentine you'll love that story!:D Okay, I'm done now.;D Byee for noww!~

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