A/N: sorry about the last chap, it was kinda slow, hopefully things'll pick up in this chapter! I'm soooooooo plastered right now, I can barely see straight! Wahoo! Yay! Lets see how I write this time! This has been a cool experiment, oddly enough, I think I type better when I'm drunk. I also guess it depends on which game/anime you write too... oh well, at least its been fun! Thanks to all my loyal reviewers...I love you guys thank you for taking the time to review...(nudges non-reviewing reader) hope you all enjoy this next chapter. This chapter is basically "setting the scene for the rest of the story, so bare with me through this one last boring chapter! This is an important chapter for this story!

Late Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters featured in this fan fiction, which is purely fan-based. Thank you!

Warning: If there are any spelling errors, be nice and forgive me...I am quite drunk. OH and this fic may become quite lemony!

Redemption

Chapter 4

Rumors

7th Heaven

(A/N: I'll spare you and make this brief)

It had been almost 3 weeks, the renovation and expansion of the 7th Heaven bar was almost complete. Since the bar was closed during this time, Tifa spent most of her time looking at paint, new bar stools, rugs, lights, pool tables, jukeboxes, and of course a new sign for her bar. Denzel tried for a short while to get Tifa to change the name of the bar from 7th Heaven to The Drunken Monkey. It didn't work. During the time the bar was being renovated Tifa had been in close contact with her old companion Yuffie. When Yuffie found out about the renovations at the 7th heaven bar she pleaded with Tifa to allow her to help out. Tifa eventually agreed on one condition, she was allowed no where near the paint. Yuffie was due any day now.

A few days later

Bob's Construction finished Renovating and Expanding Tifa's bar. What used to fit mabey 30 people, could now seat about 150 people. All that was left to do was redecorate, paint and clean up. Tifa sighed. "This is gonna be a lot of work." She looked around, and if almost on cue a knock came from the 7th heaven's door. Tifa set the paint can down and went to the door. She unlocked the door.

"Tifa!" the young ninja leaped onto Tifa.

"Hey Yuffie. How was your trip?" the ninja let go and smiled.

"It was boring. I hope you haven't finished without me?" Tifa grinned.

"Nope, there is plenty to do! Why don't you come in, I'll show you around." Yuffie grinned.. Tifa stepped aside and let the ninja in. "Just don't take anything."

"Only your materia!" Yuffie looked around. "Oh wow! This is bigger than I expected! It's gonna look awesome Tifa!"

"Thanks." Tifa lead the girl up the stairs and to a door at the end of the hallway. "Here's where you get to stay!" Yuffie entered the room and sat her bags down on the bed.

"So tell me what you need me to do." Tifa handed her a wooden spoon.

"Make the kids some dinner." Yuffie moaned.

"That's no fun." Tifa smiled.

"But its what I need you to do." Yuffie grabbed the wooden spoon and walked down to the kitchen.

Four Days Later

The bar was repainted, had new furniture, more mixer books, a wider variety of alcoholic drinks, and the new sign of course. Tifa and Yuffie looked around. Yuffie grinned.

"Wow Tifa it looks nice! When ya gonna open it?" Tifa smiled

"I was thinking..." Tifa walked over and hit a switch on the wall which illuminated the open sign. "Now. Wanna stay for a while and help out while my bar is reopening?" Yuffie nodded.

"Why not! I can stay for a few more weeks. I got nothing better to do." Tifa handed Yuffie a rag.

"Thanks, you can take care of the kids and help with the cleaning!"

"Tifa your so mean!"

Five Days Later

Business was booming, It had never been busier. The 7th Heaven was packed from the moment it opened till well after closing time. Tifa made well over the price she paid to have the place renovated. Tifa began cleaning glasses when a rather dismal looking man asked for another drink. Tifa walked over and smiled at him. "What can I get ya!" The man frowned.

"I can give you some rumors from the underground that affect you and this lovely little bar you run for one free drink. Its not a bad deal on your end." Tifa smiled.

"I'll give you one free drink, if you keep it under wraps. I don't others asking for free drinks." the man grinned.

"You got yourself a deal young lady." The man handed Tifa his glass. "Just a rum and coke please." Tifa began mixing his drink.

"So what's this rumor you're talking about?" The man's smile faded. She passed him his drink and he motioned for her to lean forward. The brunette obliged. He cupped his hand around his mouth.

"A very reliable source says that there is a group of thugs who are taking over lower Midgar. They say that they are looking to expand their territory to upper Midgar and that they got their greedy eyes set out on every prominent business on the boarder of upper and lower Midgar." The man took a sip out of his mixed drink. "They say that their eyes are set on this lil' bar of yours." Tifa held back her laughter. Who would dare challenge me? One of the Hero's who saved the earth from Meteor, from Sephiroth? This is nonsense!

"Sir not to be rude, but how do they intend to take this bar from me?" the man took another swig from his glass.

"A number of ways, I heard that they will start demanding protection money from their targets, and everyone in the targets general area. Then when the clients can't pay anymore they start the threats that will usually end up in violence." Tifa grinned.

"No one can take this bar or my money from me!" the man shook his head.

"I wouldn't be so sure young lady. You are a single parent aren't you?" Tifa nodded her head.

"Yeah, what about it?" the man grinned.

"You'll see. I'd be careful if I were you. Besides I like this bar, I wouldn't want to see anything bad happen to it." the man finished his drink. "Just don't tell anyone that Peanut told ya this. I like living, almost as much as your bar."

"Thanks for your warning, but I think I'll be fine!" Glasses shattered to the floor.

"TIFA! I NEED HELP!" Tifa rushed over to Yuffie's side and helped her pick up the glass. Yuffie handed her a stack of papers.

"Here's a list of all the drinks you need to make and where the people are sitting. I've already accepted payment so don't worry about that!" Tifa took the papers and went to mix the drinks.

"Thanks Yuffie."

End Chapter 4

now this stories gotta pick up huh? Well I'll try to get the next chap out tonight too. I make no promises though! please R&R. Loves ya all!

Kannami

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