Chapter five

"I shoulda known it, damn brat is always makin' problems, and youse said she was followin' ya 'round..." Barrett mumbled, surveying the damage to his beloved town and whining pathetically. Several large men were attempting to remove the Moogle, but they weren't having a lot of luck.

"Yes well, it looks like the tables have turned," Vincent snapped, pulling his cell phone out. Its cover was slick with water from Yuffie's materia prank. With a heavy sigh, Vincent turned around and wiped it off on Barrett, who cried out in protest.

"Clothes are wet," Vincent muttered, holding his dripping cloak out in his free hand. Barrett bit his tongue and nodded curtly, clearly irritated. The big man took several deep breaths, trying to keep his temper. Watching Vincent press buttons on his phone with a look of deep irritation and confusion upon his face, Barrett asked him "What do you plan on doing now?"

Scowling, Vincent threw his phone at Barrett, and began pacing. The gun-arm man caught it watched Vincent stupidly, before inquiring "And what the hell am I 'posed to do with this thing for ya?"

"Call Yuffie," he answered, rubbing his face in irritation. Barrett glared at him.

"Ask nicely," Barrett glowered. Vincent felt like his head was going to burst, so he took a deep breath and in one large whoosh "canyoupleasecallYuffieformebecauseIcan'tusemyphoneyet," came out in one whoosh of air, almost incomprehensible.

"Hmph," grunted Barrett, a wide smile spreading across his face. Vincent twitched uncomfortably and looked down. Barrett pulled his own phone out and began dialling Yuffie.

"Stupid damn phones...hate 'em...grr....what the hell is that?....There," Barrett finished and handed the phone back to Vincent. It was already calling so Vincent put it to his ear.

Ring...Ring...Ring...Ring...Ri-

"Hi, Yuffie here! Who is it?"

Vincent stayed silent for a moment, and caused Yuffie to squeal in fright when he finally answered.

"Hello, Yuffie. It's Vincent," anger was reflected in his deep voice.

Yuffie gulped, before putting on her best perky, nonchalant voice, "Oh, hi ya Vinnie! Miss me already? I'd love to stay and chat, but I have places to go, materia to steal-"

He chuckled darkly, producing another strangled noise from Yuffie.

"I'm playing now Yuffie. You better start running."

"What do you mean? Vincent, you aren't going to kill me are you? We're friends, remember when we went-"

Vincent flipped his phone shut and stowed it away, before looking back at Barrett.

"I'd help here, but I think its best I go get Yuffie. Can you call Tifa and spread the word that I'm looking for her...Urgently?"

Barrett nodded, and a ghost of a smile graced Vincent's pale complexion as he headed off.

A/N: Aieeeeeeeeeeeeee! I know I haven't updated in forever, I'm sorry! I've been so busy with assignments, and it's unforgiveable! I hope this will do for now =( I'll try harder to do a few chapters over Easter break. Say hi to your mum for me! =)

~Nacina~