A/N: Wow that last chap was so boring. I drank three beers while writing it. At least I can start having fun with this story now. (Looks over at step dad who is now passed out) HA I out drank you and I'm still typing! GO me this is the third chap I've started today! Damn I'm on a roll! And I'm almost outta beer, which is sad for everyone, My readers because I'm not typing without beer, and me cause I love beer! LOL! Well here goes the next chapter in this experimental fan fiction.

Late Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters featured in this fan fiction, which is purely fan-based. Any Characters I do make up you are free to steal though! 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 5

Proposition

7th Heaven Closing Time

It had been a little more than a month since Cloud had taken off, and since the bar had been expanded. Tifa looked around her bar, all the guests had left and yuffie was passed out on a table. The brunette started wiping of the counters. This is way too much work for just one person. She finished the counters and began cleaning the stools. I'm gonna be up all night cleaning this. She wiped the sweat from her brow. At least business is doing okay. She looked over at Yuffie again. Poor thing, must have worn her out. I didn't even think it was possible. Tifa went to the sink to rinse out the cleaning rag when a knock came from the bar's door. Tifa put the rag down in the sink and wiped her hands off on her shorts. "We're closed come back tomorrow." the door was silent only for a moment. Another knock came from the door. "I said we're closed." still the person at the door continued knocking. Tifa's heart stopped. Could it be Cloud? She ran to open the door.

"Clo-.." Tifa stopped herself. The man standing at her door was not Cloud. He was a clean looking man in a nice suit. "I'm sorry but we're closed for the night. Please come back tomorrow." The man began to chuckle. "Who are you..?"

"Ms. Lockheart, I presume?" Tifa rolled her eyes.

"Yes, why?" the man pushed her aside and walked into the bar a sat himself down at the counter.

"I have a proposition to offer you." Tifa opened the door wide and pointed out.

"I'm not interested in what your selling now leave." The man grinned.

"I think it would be in you and your children's best interest if you hear me out." Tifa walked up to him and grabbed him by his collar.

"Are you threatening me?" the man put his hands up in the air.

"No, but others may."

"What are you talking about?" The man smiled even bigger and he opened his briefcase. Tifa tapped her foot impatiently.

"I'm talking about protection, or call it Insurance in your case." Tifa gritted her teeth.

"Why would I need protection? Do you know who I am?" The man stopped fumbling through his paperwork and handed her a sheet of paper with a list of prices on it.

"Of course I know who you are. Even if I didn't, what would it matter everyone needs protection. Specially with such young children around."

"GET OUT!" Tifa drug the man by his collar and threw him outside. "NEVER THREATEN ME, I Do NOT need your protection!" the man stood up and brushed himself off.

"Ma'am you are making a very bad mistake. I'll give you 24 hours and if you do come to your senses just place 58000000 Gil under your doormat." Tifa snorted.

"Fat chance you asshole! Don't come anywhere near here or any where near my family again." with those last words Tifa slammed the door. What the hell is wrong with people today? The door slamming shook Yuffie awake.

"What? What is it??" Tifa pat Yuffie on the back.

"Don't worry about it! I took care of everything. Why don't you just go to bed?" Yuffie yawned.

"Okay! I'll help you finish cleaning tomorrow. Night Tifa."

"Goodnight Yuffie!" Tifa Yawned. No matter how much sleep I get, No matter how many naps I take I'm always so drowsy. Mabey I'm getting a cold? (A/N: hehehe my kitty likes beer too!) Tifa sat down. God this sucks why do I feel like this? "Works wearing me out. I think 'm gonna close shop up earlier tomorrow" Tifa Turned the lights of in the bar and took a walk out side with her cell phone. Tifa typed in a number and pressed the send button.

"Please leave a message after the tone...beep" Tifa sighed.

"Hey Cloud, how are you? Haven't heard from you in a while. The bars completely fixed up, you should come see it! I'd mix you free drinks all night! The income coming in from the bar is more than we ever could have imagined. At this rate we can retire early! Some weird guy showed up, asking for protection money, or something to that similar to that, I think it has to do with a gang that a local snitch told me. Don't worry though, I booted his ass out faster than lightning. No ones going to threaten my family! Well, I think that's all that's gone on since I last called. Please call me back Cloud, I miss you! Come home soon." Tifa closed her phone shut and walked back to the bar. While walking back she could smell smoke in the air. Oh god please don't let it be... she ran as fast as she could. She finally reach home. She could see smoke rising from the side of her house. Tifa rushed around the other side and found that the fire was a garbage can, a little to close to the bar. She quickly placed the lid over the can, smothering the flames. Oh thank God! There was a note taped to her door. She ripped it down and read it.

The Note

Bill's friendly family protection.

Only a small deposit of 58000000 Gil

and a monthly payment of 10000 Gil

to ensure your family or business' safety.

Tifa screamed into the streets. "YOU BASTARDS JUST TRY THAT AGAIN! I'll KILL YOU!" she opened the door to the bar and slammed it shut, carefully locking each of the locks.

End Chapter 5

I hope that was a bit better for all you loyal readers who have been stuck reading the last two chapters! I hope you all enjoyed it! My apologies for the shortness of this chapter. Please R&R. Its really not that hard!

Kannami

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