A/N: Okay, so far so good. You guys seem to like my story so far and for that I am eternally grateful! Especially you Dark Angel! That's one of the longest reviews I've ever gotten! Thanks for the idea! I just might consider using it! I'll give you full credit so don't think I'll put it in here and take all the glory! I'm not like that! So anyways, Dark Angel, an answer to your question. The reason why this story got flames when I first wrote it was because all I did was rename the characters and practically copy the story which I now realize was a very stupid thing to do. So any of you who flamed this story when I first put it on I eternally praise you for catching me and saving me from my stupidity. Thanks again to all who reviewed! Oh, and if you have any ideas on what I should made Tifa trade for legs later on send me your suggestion. I want some variety. I've only gotten one so keep 'em comin'!

On with the chapter!

Chapter 2:

Learning More

Yuffie and I left my grotto and swiftly swam to the surface. I smoothed my hair away from my face and looked around for the shore. I found it and waved to Yuffie. As we got closer a small little wooden dock came into view and a small black and white cat that had a small gold crown on his head, a little yellow cape and pure white gloves was sitting on it with a small fishing pole made out of a stick and some yarn. He spotted us and waved. We stopped next to the dock and looked up at him.

"Hi, Cait!" I said, grabbing onto the edge of the dock and pulling myself up. Yuffie did the same.

"Hey, Tifa! Hi, Yuffie!" He said, looking at us both and smiling. "So, what brings you here?" He asked, sitting back down and casting out his makeshift fishing pole.

"Can you tell me more about the human world?" I asked, overly excited.

"Of course I can!" He said, looking at me and smiling. "Let's see where should I start?" He said, looking out at the vast ocean. He turned around and scanned the horizon. Then he got up and set his fishing pole down. He pointed off to the right towards a huge city. "See that city over there? That's Midgar. There are a whole lot of things to do there. And see over there?" He said, pointing to a smaller town way off to the left. "That's Kalm. Midgar just established a trade route with them so they're starting to get more money and things to sell. Now Midgar, it's been under a monarchy for quite a while. The King's gettin' old and he's tryin' to find a wife for his son, but, apparently, the Prince isn't all that interested in marrying. Pretty weird is ya ask me," he said, sitting back down with his fish pole in hand.

"The Prince?" I said, quite interested. "What's he like?"

Cait reached up and scratched one of his black pointy ears. "Can't say. Never seen him in person before. I hear from a lot of people that he keeps to himself; not very open with others. Not King material if ya ask me. Anyways, I'm getting off subject. The humans are actually pretty interesting. The music they listen to is a little over the edge but nothing can be done about that."

I nodded and looked out at the ocean. I've always wanted to hear what the human's music-!

"Music?! Oh no, the concert!" I said, looking in Yuffie's direction. "I was supposed to play a song on the piano!"

I slid off the deck with Yuffie right behind me but stopped and said a quick good-bye to Cait before diving below the surface.

"Oh no, Yuffie! My father's gonna kill me!" I said, pumping my tail as fast as I could.

"Don't worry, Tifa. He won't be that mad."

"Tifa Marie!" I cringed as my father's booming voice filled my ears.

Oh boy, I'm in for it now.

"Where were you? The celebration was completely destroyed!" My father yelled.

"I'm sorry, Daddy. It's just that I.....forgot."

"I just don't know what I'm going to do with you, Tifa," my father said, rubbing his temples. "Have you been taking four years of Piano Lessons for nothing?"

"Hey, it's not her fault!" Yuffie said, speaking up. "We went and saw Cait and-"She gasped and caught herself, but it was too late.

"Cait?" My father said, frowning. "Oh, Tifa, you went to the surface again, didn't you?"

"Well, uh, nothing.....happened."

"Tifa, do you think I set certain rules for my own safety? I don't want you going to the surface because I don't want to see my only daughter caught by one of those....those barbarians....those humans!"

"Daddy, they're no barbarians!" I shouted back.

"And how would you know? You've never seen one in your life! Now I better never hear about you going to the surface again, is that clear?" He shouted.

Tears began to well up in my eyes and I took a deep breath to keep them from flowing out. I exhaled sharply and swiftly turned around and swan from the castle. Yuffie followed me out and swam behind me to my grotto. I swam inside and laid down on a large rock. I picked up a silver chain with a small heart shaped pendant on it and began twirling it around my fingers. I looked up as Yuffie came in and kneeled down next to me.

"Are you okay?" She asked, concern filling her voice.

I took a deep breath as I looked back at the small chain in my hands. "He just doesn't see things the way I do. He doesn't understand."

I looked up above me and frowned as a large shadow passed over the hole above my grotto. "What is that? Come on, Yuffie," I said, setting the silver chain back amongst the others and dashing out of my grotto.

I swam up to the surface and looked around in awe as a large white ship floated by. I looked over at Yuffie to find her staring at it with wonderment in her eyes.

"Come on, let's check it out." I began swimming towards the large ship.

Once I reached it I swam around it looking for something to climb up or sit on so I could get a better look. I circled around to the back and found a small platform that stuck out of the boat about four or five feet. I lifted myself onto it and looked over the railing.

On the deck of the ship there were tables and chairs set up for people to sit in and there were a bunch of people dancing and some played some weird instruments that I've never seen before. I sat and watched all the people dance but my breath caught in my throat when I saw a very handsome young man walking towards the railing on the right side of the boat. He was tall and lean with long jet-black hair and bright crimson eyes. He wore all black clothing.

A large ball of red fur caught my attention. I looked to the left and saw a large red beast walking towards me, sniffing the air curiously. I quickly ducked down below the railing so the animal wouldn't see me. After a few moments had passed I slowly poked my head over the edge and came face-to-face with the creature. It cocked its head to one side and licked my face. I ducked back down as the handsome man I was looking at called for it.

"Come on, Red!" He said, slapping his right knee. "Come on, boy!"

The creature that I presumed was 'Red' turned around and ran towards the man. My attention was drawn towards another man that looked a lot like the other young man. He raised his hands into the air to silence the crowd.

"Quiet, please!" He shouted. After the crowd had ceased speaking he continued. "On behalf of my dear cousin," he said, gesturing back to the lean figure leaning against the rail. "I'd like to present Vincent my gift," he said, turning towards a large item that was covered by a sheet. In one fluid motion, he ripped the sheet from its place to reveal a very intricate statue of Vincent. He was holding a gun in his right hand, pointing it as if poised to shoot. (Note: Think Vincent's battle pose before he shoots his gun!)

Vincent stood up straight and walked towards the statue. Red padded up to it and sniffed it. He sneezed and backed away. Vincent looked at it for a while before looking at the man standing next to it.

"Wow, Tseng, it's really.....interesting," he said, not sounding the least bit impressed by it.

"Yes, isn't it?" Tseng said, sounding like he didn't hear the sarcasm in Vincent's voice. "Although it would have been better if it were a wedding present."

"Must we go through this again?" Vincent asked, turning around and walking back to the railing. "I told you once I find the right girl, I'll consider marrying but right now it's not a number one priority in my mind right now."

"Well, it needs to be!" Tseng said, walking towards him and putting his hand on his shoulder. "Your father is getting old and he won't be around much longer."

"I am aware," he said, sounding very annoyed with him. "I haven't found the right girl yet."

"Well, maybe the problem is you haven't been looking hard enough."

"Maybe, but she's out there somewhere."

I turned my eyes away from the two young men as something in the far back corner caught my eye. Sitting there was a Grand Piano with no one around it. I gripped the railing of the ship as I lifted myself over the railing and carefully drug myself past all the tables and over to the piano. I scooted the bench back and sat on it, tucking my tail safely under me. I looked around and made sure no one had seen me come over here then I set my fingers on top of the keys. I bit my bottom lip and looked back behind me. If I needed to I could easily lift myself over the railing and dive back into the water. I looked back in front of me and studied the people. All of them had their backs turned and didn't seem to be paying attention.

I took a deep breath and looked down at my hands as they began to play the notes of a song that I had taught myself how to play. Once I finished the song, I looked up and over at the people to find all of them staring at me, including Vincent. He began walking towards me and that's when my father's words started to sink in. I took one last look at him before turning and diving over the railing and back into the water.