Hope you enjoy! Also, this takes place a year before Crisis Core, so Zack is Third Class.

Chapter 5:

Don't wanna break your heart

Wanna give your heart a break

I know your scared it's wrong

Like you might make a mistake

There's just one life to live

And there's no time to wait!

Ian was leaning against the wall in Mamacita's office, her eyes closed. Mamacita was holding her head in her hands. Ian opened her eyes and looked at Mamacita, "It's not your fault. I should've been keeping her condition in check." Mamacita shook her head and looked up. "No, it is my faults. Kk was already unstable, I shouldn't have sent her. I should have sent you or Yunnie with Aya." Ian walked over to her. "You know for a fact that I would done the same thing, any of us would. Aya is one of us now. Besides, it was about time Kk went through her first One-Hit Kill Shot. It was just a matter of time."

Mamacita said, "How long 'till her next one?" Ian shook her head. "Dunno. Depends on how long we need to keep her in Check."

Check was the holding room for One-Hit Kill Shot hosts. It was a comfortable room that would hold the host until the Kill Shot high wore off and they became safe to communicate with. Ian thought a moment. Then, she said, "That reminds me, can you look up a SOLDIER's file for me?" Mamacita frowned. "Your not trying to kill someone are you?"

"No...There's just someone I need to know a little more about..."

Aya woke up in the dark room again. This time, though, she remembered where she was. Her stomach growled. Holding her stomach, Aya made her way out of the room and into the living room.

The T.V was on a cartoon channel, but no one was watching.

"Hey Aya!"

Angie walked into the room, a bowl of ice cream in her hands. "How're you feeling?" Aya just nodded. "You don't like talking much, do you?" Aya just shrugged. It wasn't that she didn't like to, she just didn't have anything to say. Her stomach did, though. Angie laughed. "Sounds like your pretty hungry, huh? C'mon, I think Izzy baked some cookies earlier."

As they walked into the kitchen, Angie said, "You remember anything from this morning?" Aya looked down, recalling the way Kk killed the Wutai spy. Then she looked around, searching for the black haired girl. Angie saw her searching and patted her on the head. "Don't worry about her. She'll be fine; Kk's strong," Angie smiled, "And besides, she got out of check a few minutes ago. We won't see her for a while, though. She's hiding out for a while, untill things settle down."

Aya nodded.

The SOLDIER floor was not a place for a Corps member to be. Not only were the two sectors at a disagreement, but the men in SOLDIER had a tendency to...haggle passing Corps members.

Yunnie kept this in mind as she strolled down the hallway. She made sure to strap her gun so that the SOLDIERs would see that she was not to be messed with. In any way. Yunnie saw Angeal talking to a man with muted red hair. She walked up to them. "Excuse me," She said as politely as she could, "do you know where I could find SOLDIER third class Zack Fair?" They both turned to her. The man spoke first, interupting Angeal, "Well, if it isn't a Red Corps girl. You must be Yunimaria Cresent." Yunnie narrowed her eyes. The only people who knew her full name were Mamacita, Ian, President ShinRa, and Him. The only way this man could know was if he knew-

"Long time no see, Yunimaria."

Yunnie tensed.

Him. The man she spent half her childhood with. Who'd trained her with the sword until her hands were bloody and blistered. The man who let that thing-

Yunnie took a breath. She would not let him get to her. Dispite the shoking resemblance, they were not related.

Suddenly she felt arms wrap around her waist from behind. "Yunnie! Where're you been, I've searched all over for you!" It was Zack. The teen turned to his mentor, "Well, I'll see ya later, Angeal!" Before Angeal could respond, Zack took off running down the hallway, dragging Yunnie behind him.

When they turned the corner Zack let go of Yunnie's hand. He turned to speak to her, but was met with the back of her hand. Zack rubbed the spot where she slapped him. "What the Hell was that?!" She exclaimed. Zack scratched his head sheepishly, "You just looked really uncomfortable. Thought I could help get you out of there. Angeal's really gonna tell me off later." Yunnie sighed. "Thanks. And sorry for slapping you." Zack shrugged and said, "I really was looking for you, though."

"What's up?"

"Is Kk alright? Where is she?"

Yunnie smiled. "Don't worry. Kk's fine. In fact, she's out of Check."

"But where is she?"

"Sorry, I can't tell."

Zack sighed and took off towards the Corps floor. Yunnie's smile faded. At least you have someone, Kk. Someone who cares. Don't lose him.

(Corps Floor, Kitchen)

"Sorry, Zack," Angie said, "I'm not sure where she went." Angie turned to Aya, "How about you?" Aya shook her head.

(Mamacita's Office)

Mamacita looked up from her paper work. "She told me not to tell."

(Shooting Range)

Ian turned to him and smirked knowingly. I know where she is."

"Can you tell me?!"

"Nope, sorry. I've been sworn to secrecy. Mum's the word."

(Hallway)

Mint was talking to Izzy when Zack ran up to them. "Have any of you seen Kk?" Izzy said, "We were ordered not to tell where she is." Zack sighed and was about to turn around when Mint spoke up. "Go down the hall until you reach the elevator, then turn right and go strait into the room to your left." Zack's jaw dropped, "Mint!" Izzy smiled. "We were only ordered not to give the name of her current location." Zack smiled back. "Thanks."

(Kk's Room)

Zack knocked on her door. No response. Slowly, he open the door and peered in. Kk was propped up against the wall, in her purple pajamas, a pillow in her arms. She was asleep. Zack walked in and closed the door softly. He made his over to her, and sat next to her. Mumbling something in her sleep, Kk leaned her head on his shoulder. Smiling softly, Zack closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Zack opened his eyes. He had spent the night over at Kk's house to help her dad out with the fields. They always spent the night at each other's house, so it wasn't wierd. What was, though, was that the room was empty, exept for him. Kk had been sleeping in the bed across the room from him, but she wasn't there. She's probably getting something to drink, He thought, It's too early for breakfast.

Zack stood up and stretched. It was quiet so early, even though Kk had seven sisters. He walked down stairs to the kitchen, only to notice that the front door was wide open. Frowning, Zack walked outside. He saw Kk's mother, Heather, sitting on her knees on the ground, a pink ribbon clutched in her hands. Heather turned to him, tears streaming down her face. Instantly, Zack knew.

"T-they took her, Zack," Heather sobbed, "ShinRa took her."

Kk was gone.

The last part is a year before Zack joins SOLDIER. Review!