Lightning chuckled as she watched Cloud and Vincent sparring in the field. They were barely holding back against each other, so she didn't think she could really call it a friendly training session. She sighed as the two less than tired men finally walked over to her. Cloud hoisted his sword upon his shoulder.

"You okay Light? You seem tired."

The woman smiled slightly and got to her feet. "I guess watching you two made me tired then."

Vincent gave a grunt and walked off, leaving the two there. With a glance at his friend's retreating back, Cloud hesitantly took hold of Lightning's hand, making her turn to face him as the sun started to set.

"Hey Light, let's head back."

She nodded, and let the man hold her hand as they started back toward the ancient buildings. The monsters lifted their heads to watch the two, but neither paid them any mind. They walked through the maze of alleys, heading to the building they had been granted as a home. Cloud gently pulled her inside, and led her over to the table.

"Have you heard anything?"

"No, but I believe your training is almost complete."

He looked at her as he sat. "Really?"

"Yeah." She smiled and sat on his leg. "I'm sure everything will work out just fine until then."

"Let's hope so, I just hope the others will be okay too."

"They will be." Lightning poked his cheek. "You worry too much."

"Look who's talking." He smirked. "You do realize you spend more time worrying than me right?"

"Keep telling yourself that spikey." She gave him a quick kiss. "Now how about dinner?"

"How about a lesson on those monsters?"

"No, not today. You need to have all your energy before we start working with the monsters."

He gave her a pout. "No fair."

"Not my fault the monsters you're compatible with are high energy, high power."

"Meh…"

She smiled and tossed him a bottle. "Go to bed early tonight, and maybe tomorrow we'll go out to the field and see if we can get you a little pet."

"So what are we going for?"

The woman shook her head and started cooking. Well aware that wasn't going to answer him, Cloud sighed and opened the bottle. He watched her fix their plates before turning to come back to him.

"I'm sure there'll be a few you like Cloud."

"That doesn't answer my question."

"I know."