Walking into the bar, I notice the strangest thing I've seen in a while. A kid sitting at the far end of the bar, drinking from a mug.

Taking the seat next to him, I wave the keep over. "Whiskey, and a juice for my friend here." With a nod as I slide the payment his way, the bartender gets to it.

Turning to the kid, I finally take in his appearance. Black hair, plain looks, and wearing clothes of nobility, not high nobility but still befitting those "above" commoners.

A curious look was thrown my way as he kept quiet. Trailing my eyes to his drink, I almost laugh out loud. "You bought that shit, kid? You might want to try beer again when you finally have a couple hairs on your chest."

"...It's fine." …Right.

"Here."

Grabbing both glasses, I place his drink in front of him. "Just stick to juice for now, alcohol is for miserable adults like me." I grin, but his bored expression doesn't change.

"Who are you, oji-san?" He asks, obviously not in the mood to talk about himself.

"I'm not that old, brat." I grumble, mostly trying to get a reaction, but no dice. "I'm a bounty hunter…or, I was. Fucking Stylish Bandit Slayer." I curse the asshole who ran me out of a job with a sigh.

"Bounty Hunter?" He finally shows emotion again.

"Yeah, you know? Killing or capturing bandits for money?" His face goes through a multitude of emotions, but he just hangs his head in the end.

"Ugh…" He groans out, probably feeling the beer hitting.

"Hm." I smirk, amused at the kid's suffering. "Yeah, it was nice. Until some asshole decided to just kill every notorious bandit in Midgar and even Orianna, running us all out of a job. Now, I gotta return home." Finishing my drink, I get out of the stool. "You should too, kiddo. It's dangerous for little kids like you, especially so late at night."

Finally taking the bait, the kid frowns and corrects me. "Cid Kagenou." Kagenou..? Isn't that the baron family in the area?

"Like I said, grow some hair on your chest. Then, I'll remember your name, kiddo." With a wave, I exit the bar in a slightly better mood.

'Home, huh? How long has it been? And, you need me now, of all times? What mess have you gotten into now, older brother?'

Midgar Capital, Royal Quarters

Stopping at the door to his office, I reach my hand up to knock.

"Come in." God damnit, at least let me knock!

Entering the room, I immediately meet the eyes of the Midgar King, and my half brother, Klaus Midgar.

"Klaus." I start.

"Kronos."

"It's been a while."

"Yes. It has."

"My sister went peacefully?"

"Y-Yes. I believe she did."

"Even with her weak constitution she still wanted children." I feel a sad smile reach my lips. "Are they..?"

"They are well. Alexia, our youngest…she looks so much like her."

"Alexia..." I chuckle with a little bit of mirth. "Alexia Midgar, daughter of Alexandra Midgar."

"Yes."

"How old is she?"

"Twelve."

"And the older one? Iris?"

"Finishing her last year of the Academy. She's currently training for the Bushin Festival."

"Great. Maybe she'll become a champion like her uncle." I grin. "But…I imagine you didn't call me after 20 years just to catch up?"

"Yes. I need your help."

"Me? …Don't tell me."

"Indeed. They're probably after one of my daughters."

God damn Diablos Cult.

To Be Continued..?

Heh. Heh. Hehehe…

Yeah, I've decided to write an EiS fic. This time, a focus on someone who just so happens to be connected with the story. There will be some story deviation, obviously, you can't just add an unknown factor and expect everything to turn out the same.

Cid will still have Shadow Garden, and the 7 Shades, and his harem. My OC isn't here to steal Cid's girls, no sir.

What my OC will steal is…nevermind. Where's the fun in spoiling it?

Hello and Goodbye.