I do not own any Final Fantasy characters however I down own Chi as well as other characters.

Reno felt the rays of the sun against his face which made him rub his face. He opened his crystalline eyes to see that Chi wasn't with him anymore. When he noticed that Chi wasn't asleep on him, his chest felt tight. Where did she go? He got up to check if she was in the kitchen, his bedroom and even poked his head into the bathroom. She was nowhere to be found. He sighed while walking into the bathroom so he could shower. As he undressed, he noticed in the mirror there was something on his cheek. He looked closer to see there was purple lipstick near his cheekbone. His thin fingers ran across the plum lip marks. She kissed him good-bye.

"I'm telling you, Rude," Reno replied walking beside his partner, "She is perfect. I'm going to head back to the bar tonight if she'll come back."

"Right, so you can get drunk again and dream her up," Rude replied rolling his eyes underneath his sunglasses.

Reno shot Rude a glare and crossed his arms, "I was not drunk, she was real. I can still remember the fun time we had walking around the city, what we talked about, the smell of her perfume and I woke up with her lipstick on my cheek, yo."

"Whatever you say, man," Rude said waving his hand in front of himself, "but focus on today. This is important for the boss. Wait to fantasize about your dream girl until after business is done."

Reno shoved his hands into his pockets and while steaming. He wish Rude would listen to him since it was important to Reno. Reno let out an exasperated sigh as he continued to walk. He hoped that he could see Chi again. He wanted to feel what he felt with Chi again. Reno and Rude made it to Rufus's office to see that the people he was meeting with were already there along with Tseng and Elena. Reno and Rude stood to Rufus' right white Tseng and Elena were on his left. Reno lifted his eyes to see a chubby gentleman in his early 60's with a balding head but still had salt and pepper hair. He definitely looked like the business type and almost a spitting image of the former President Shinra. Reno turned his gaze to the woman sitting next to the elder man then went wide eyed. It was Chi! As soon as their eyes met, Chi was surprised as well but she was happy. She smiled at him making Reno's heart leap. He was relieved to see her again.

"So these are all of your men?" the elder gentleman asked looking at each Turk.

"Yes, they are my loyal bodyguards as well as friends," Rufus replied with a small smile.

"I've never known anyone to treat their employees as friends," the man replied sternly, "But to each his own. Let's get down to business."

'What a stick in the mud,' Reno thought to himself while resisting the urge to roll his eyes, 'No wonder Chi has problems with him.'

"Yes," Rufus replied, "I remember that you and my father were old business partners, President Edenborough, ever since your daughter and I were little."

"That is correct, Rufus," Edenborough replied, "The reason I am here today with Chiyoko is to follow through with an agreement with your father and I drew up years ago when you both were still very young."

Rufus quirked a brow as he leaned back in his seat, "Agreement? I never remembered my father mentioning anything to me about it."

"I wouldn't be surprised, we haven't mentioned it to either of you," Edenborough replied, "We were going to tell you both at the right time but your father passed away and the world was in chaos with Sephiroth. Now that there is peace and everything is going smoothly, I decided it was the right time to call up this meeting."

Rufus was intrigued now and folded his hands, "Go on."

Edenborough smirked a little and continued while pulling out a sheet of parchment paper, "Your father and I agreed that when you and Chiyoko were of age, you were to be married and our companies would join."

Everyone in the room was surprised, even Rufus was. Edenborough placed the agreement in front of Rufus so he could look at it. Rufus read through it thoroughly, feeling his heart stop. He had no idea that his father would even do an agreement like this. Reno literally felt his heart drop when he heard that his boss was betrothed to the girl of his dreams. No way this was happening; it had to be a dream. Chi was infuriated by this and gripped her hands into fists. Her face nearly turned to the same color as her hair from anger.

"How could you do such a thing!?" Chi yelled at her father, "Shinra's company has fallen yet you are still going through with this agreement!"

"Hold your tongue! You have no say in this!" Edenborough growled at her.

Chi immediately looked at her lap and bit her lip. Reno hated seeing Chi so upset like this and glared at Edenborough. Edenborough reminded Reno of the former President Shinra. He didn't give a damn about anyone but himself. Probably why both presidents got along so well.

"I have to agree with your daughter," Rufus piped up, looking back at the elderly man, "She is right, the company has fallen and I am atoning for my sins and my father's for this planet. I have no desire to bring back the Shinra Electric Power Company to cause anymore harm to this planet."

"This is the beauty of it though, Rufus," Edenborough quipped, "I know the damage your company has done but with the power and money of my company, we can revive the planet and the people. I will help Edge prosper and grow as well as heal this planet from the damage. In order to achieve this dream, you will marry my daughter. That is my final offer."

Rufus fell silent as he listened to Edenborough's proposition. He so badly wanted to help the people of this city. His father did a lot of damage with the Mako Reactors and giving so many people grief. He even admitted to following his father's footsteps in the beginning but he was going to set things right. That's why he had Edge built and trying to get everything together to help the people recover from Meteorfall and the Sephiroth remnants. Rufus knew he was running out of money and needed help. He looked at Chi to see some tears rolling down her pallid face. Rufus hated seeing this girl cry but this was the only way he could make things right.

"There is no other way?" Rufus asked.

Edenborough shook his head, "Marry my daughter or suffer for your sins to this planet."

Those words pierced through Rufus making him close his eyes. He hated the proposition that was being handed to him but when was another opportunity like this supposed to happen. Rufus let out a sigh then reopened his blue eyes.

"All right, I will marry your daughter in exchange for your help," Rufus replied.

Edenborough smirked and let out a chuckle, "Excellent choice, my boy! We will hold the wedding in a month so you can plan it with Chiyoko. In the time being of our stay here, I want a couple of your bodyguards to look out for Chiyoko and myself. Your best men."

"As you wish," Rufus said then looked at a male with long black hair and dark eyes, "Tseng, you will be looking after President Edenborough."

Tseng closed his eyes and nodded his head, "Yes, sir."

Rufus then looked over at Reno, "Reno, you are to look after my fiancee."

Those words stung Reno but nodded his head, "Yes, sir."

Reno adverted his eyes to Chi to see she was still crying. Reno was grateful though he had the privilege to guard Chi. That was the only way they could be close to each other. Rufus looked back at Edenborough.

"Tseng is my number one man and Reno is second in command of the Turks," Rufus assured, "They are my best choice. Rude and Elena are capable of protecting me while Tseng and Reno look after you and your daughter."

"Wonderful," Edenborough replied, "I am happy to welcome you into my family."

Chi couldn't stand it anymore and got up. She ran out of the room while crying. Everyone but Edenborough frowned at Chi's reaction, Edenborough didn't even care.

Rufus sighed gently then looked at Reno, "Go after her and bring her back. You need to be guarding her."

"Yes, sir," Reno replied as he immediately left the room.

He ran trying to catch up to her. He almost lost sight of her but found her outside near the door. She was about to run further but he grabbed her hand. Chi turned to see Reno was the one who had a hold of her hand. She bit her lip then threw her arms around Reno's torso, sobbing on his chest. Reno shut his eyes tightly while holding Chi tightly to him.

"Reno... I'm so happy I could see you again..." Chi sniffed as her grip around him tightened, "Especially now... you have no idea..."

Reno opened his crystalline eyes to look down at her, "I'm happy too... I thought I would never see you again..."

Chi cried harder while shaking, gripping his suit jacket. Reno rubbed her back to try and calm her down as best as he could. Fate was cruel to them both right now and so bittersweet. Reno finally had his dream girl back in his arms but at the cost of her being engaged to his boss. Reno couldn't do anything about it but since he was guarding her, he could only protect her and be there for her. Reno moved his hands to cup her cheeks then brushed her tears away with his thumbs. Chi looked at him with reddened emerald eyes that still pooled with tears.

"Chi... I know that there is no way to get out of this..." Reno replied softly, "I just... I want to tell you that last night... was literally one of the best nights I've ever had... no girl has ever made me feel this way before... Getting to know you and knowing how much in common we have... I grew to like you very much..."

Chi blinked her eyes to let more tears fall and moved her hands to his chest, "Last night was amazing, Reno... you made me forget the pain I was in and I focused on having fun with you. You make me laugh and smile no matter what... I hated leaving you the way I did last night... I have feelings for you, Reno... I don't care that we haven't known each other long... I like you a lot..."

Reno let out a sigh through his nose and frowned while looking at her, "As much as I hate saying this, Chi... we can't be together..."

Chi's frown deepened and thick tears pushed past her closed eyes and choked out, "I know..."

"Chi... look at me...please..." Reno gently spoke, continuing to wipe her tears away while stroking her cheeks lightly with his thumbs. Chi reopened her eyes to look at Reno's blue eyes, "Even though we can't be together, I've been ordered to be your bodyguard and I'm going to do that. I vow to protect you with my life and make sure that you are safe. I promise. I will stay by your side... that is the only way we'll be able to be close to each other..."

Chi sniffed and nodded, "As long as we can see each other..."

"Of course..." Reno whispered. He then placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, "I promise I won't leave your side."

Chi placed her head on his chest while sniffling. Reno held her and tried to calm her down more. Once they both collected each other, they walked back inside and to everyone. Once they entered the room, everyone looked at the two redheads. Both Edenborough and Rufus looked at Chi.

Chi took a deep breath and looked at Rufus, "I have thought it over, Rufus... I will marry you."

Reno looked over at Edenborough to see the sick smirk that spread across his face. Reno so badly wanted to take his Electro-Mag Rod and smack that look off his fat face. Reno sighed to himself and tried to think positively. He was still able to see Chi and protect her. Even then it seemed that wasn't enough for the Turk.