"We finally made it!" Yuffie exclaimed. The group had just walked through the gates of Shinra Capitol. "We need a place to change into the outfits." The gang walked into a empty old building so that Tifa and Yuffie could change. "I look so silly in this get-up!" Yuffie said, looking down at her newly pressed uniform and lab coat. Her hair was brushed neatly behind her in a ponytail. She looked over at Tife, who had on a pair of glasses, hair up in a bun and the same lab uniform.
"It's to save Cloud….remember that" She gave Yuffie a pat on the back and handed her a card, which had her fake I.D on it.
"Ok the story is, My name is Yuna Stockholm and you are my older sister Lara. We are both scientists who have been living in cosmo canyon and wanted to take part in observing the experiment they have going on." Yuffie said, scratching her head trying to remember details.
"That's perfect Yuffie. We are almost there, so mentally prepare yourself." Barret looked over at Tifa and Yuffie. He cleared his throat before speaking. "Now you may see some things that you aint gonna like." He started, "but don't break yo character."
"Barret...thanks. For trusting us and listening to my dream. Now, lets go get Cloud back once and for all!"Yuffie and Tifa said their final goodbyes, and approached the capitol building. Sure enough, the whole perimeter was blocked with soldiers. When they approached the front doors, two high ranking soldiers stopped them.
"My name is Lara Stockholm, and this is my younger sister Yuna. We are from Cosmo Canyon." The left soldier gave back their cards and the one on the right held up a wanted poster, comparing both posters to it. The wanted poster was of Tifa. She felt her heart sink as he held it up to her face. After a few seconds of panic, he lowered the picture and motioned them inside. "Reeve will be showing you where you will be staying. We hope observing our experiment proves helpful to you two...beautiful ladies." He winked and licked his lips. Just at that moment Reeve showed up behind them.
"Stop harassing our guests Cadets. You make me sick." He turned to Tifa and Yuffie. "Ah! If it isn't Yuna and Lara. We've been expecting you. Here, let me show you to your rooms." He smiled warmly at them and led them down the hallway to a set of bedrooms. He closed the door behind them.
"The experiments start tomorrow. We can get him then. Just lay low. Dinner will be served in one hour. I'd...love for you to join me."He smiled at the women, who nodded back at him. Reeve closed the door on the way out.
"It's strange to see him in person." Yuffie said, "I mean, him and I talk so often through Cait Sith, that seeing his real self is kind of a shock." "Well, they trust Reeve, and he obviously gets along with you Yuffie. So play it off. Ask him about his job, even though we already know about it. Try to get into conversation with those around him as well. I'm going to try to listen in to see if there's any word on Cloud."
"Roger that!" Yuffie said, winking at Tifa. "We better get going though, still have to unpack and what not." They sat in silence, not knowing that no matter how much they mentally prepared for this, they would not be able to stomach the horrors they would see the following day.