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 Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:01 am
Tifa turned her gaze back towards Cloud as he gently patted her shoulder. A pat? That was all he could do? After all that, all she gets...is a pat. She inwardly sighed to herself, supposing that she shouldn't ask too much from him. However, the fact of the matter still stood...
She blinked slightly as he brought up a mention about heading back. Her eyes held a slightly dissappointed tone to them as she stared at Cloud intently. Head back? But... she still had so much else to say. So much else to tell him, so many things that she hadn't even got a chance to bring up because of constant interruptions. Tifa had straightened up her sitting posture as she leaned forwards towards Cloud, parting her lips to speak, "Cloud, I've been meaning to talk to you about som--"
Her speech was, yet again, cut off for the millionth time today by a rather catchy ringtone. Tifa facepalmed at this, shaking her head in slight irritation. Would she -ever- get a turn? Removing her hand from her face, a frown sketched upon her features, she stared at Cloud who drew out his cell phone. When she saw his face light up at the caller ID, she automatically knew who it was. He didn't even have to say her name. The brunette lowered her head, shaking a fist out of pure spite as she whispered quietly, "Aerith..." Her stomach twisted at her name, her eyes showing slight anger. Oh, she had the best timing in the world. Out of all the moments to call, did she have to pick now? She had to keep herself from kicking a nearby wall from her rage. Jealous? Never. Not Tifa Lockhart. She was never one to be jealous of others...
...At least, that's how others portrayed her.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:40 pm
Yuffie blinked at stared at him.It was only then that she had realized he had no shirt on.Her expression turned to that of a slightly nervous look.Maybe she should of botherd him in the morning or something,or never!
"...Uh huh...Renooo. Is there at all any chance that you are drunk again?"
Fujin,whom hasn't yet stated her name to anyone being this man, since the time she had gotten here was the only one she actually had spoken too. "......" At the mention of him being blind, She turned directly at him.Even the cold unsocialble Fujin had some feelings, specially about something as serious as blindness. This would only bring out the better side of her,where she would actually talk like a normal human being just like that one time....
"..Im new to this place..Im sorry. But, I'll try to help you find this Seventh Heaven place."
Yuna turned a moment to look at Duo as they walked along. A small smile crossing the young girls features. "What about you, Duo. How come you have been with me this whole time? Have your friends been busy?"
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Aerith Gast Gainsborough Captain
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:49 pm
Reno shook his head. "Just got in m'self..aint started drinkin' yet....why? you wanna join in?" His free hand ran through his hair as he grinned at her, one hand running over his chest, tracing the huge scar from where he'd fought Cloud.
Cody nodded his thanks. "Well, welcome to Midgar...I wouldn't need your help..but I dont have my sword...." He turns, adjusting his tie as he reaches out for her shoulder. " Lead on...."
Duo shrugged leaning his head back. " I dunno...they're always doing something....fighting some evil or another...whether it's ShinRa, Sephiroth...or a WEAPON or two..
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:54 pm
Aerith sat at the edge of her bed,one hand resting against the soft covers,while the other held the phone.She almost had the innocent image of a young teenage girl talking happyly on the phone with her beloved.As she waited for him to answer she tryed to listen to any noises from outside. She thought she could hear Yuffie talking to...Reno? He was here? Was everyone else here? It almost seemed that way! Kaizer and his friends, Yuffie,Korangar,Elena.
She blinked, clearing her head as she heard that one voice she had already come to very well miss, It was only going on the second day but to her it was to long.She smiled, as though anyone would actually see before finally speaking.
"Cloud! Its me, Aerith!" She had completely forgotten he had that caller ID on his phone. "I wanted to call, and see how things were going over there? How is Tifa? Is she okay now?" She had a mix of excitement in her voice, from getting the chance to speak with him,along with concern.She hoped everything was going okay by now.
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Aerith Gast Gainsborough Captain
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Aerith Gast Gainsborough Captain
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:03 pm
Yuffie shook her head, did he think she was crazy enough to get drunk around him? She turned away, refuseing to keep her eyes on him. He was evil that way.
"Nope. Actually, I should go.Yeah.." She then turned back in his direction,only this time she slipped through the doorway to the outsid of his room. "Soo much to do. So little time!"
Meanwhile, outside, Fujin begain to walk along a pathway. She had watched some of the only people that stuck out, carrieing weapons and large swords around. She had even followed Sephriea back to the HQ area without even knowing it. So she would try to remember, just where that place was again. "..Did someone steal it?"
"Oh..So they dont get much time to spend with you? Im sorry.." She didn't really know what to say, But hopefully,those friends of hers would take some time out to notice him more. He was very sweet,and kind. Why wouldn't anyone want a person like that around.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:42 pm
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:39 pm
A smile of joy spread across the ex-Soldier's face as he heard the voice of his beloved, Aerith. It seemed to have been so long that he had heard her voice. Cloud's features remained its happy tone as he began to speak.
"Yeah, we're alright, Aerith."
"How is Tifa? Is she okay now?"
Cloud's emotions slightly faded as he heard her mention Tifa. Out of his excitement of hearing Aerith, he had almost forgotten about the dark haired brunette. He slowly glanced at Tifa to see a slightly annoyed expression on her face; an expression of anger and annoyance. It was quite apparent at what had made her this way. Cloud bit his lower lip slightly before speaking.
"Uh...why don't you ask her yourself."
Cloud hesitated slightly before lowering the phone from his ear. He glanced at the device one last time before extending it in Tifa's direction. He shrugged slightly as he watched Tifa's expression turn from him to his phone.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:03 pm
Tifa slowly began to stand to her feet, not exactly wanting to listen to this conversation between the two. Besides, maybe it was a private one. She stepped carefully over to one of the nearby walls, her shoes lightly echoing around the area. The fist fighter turned her back to the wall as she leaned against it, her arms folding themselves neatly behind her back as she eyed off to the side, trying to find other things to glance at. Though, her ears couldn't help but eavesdrop on the conversation.. Her curiousity was getting the best of her.
As she heard the words, "Uh...why don't you ask her yourself.", her eyes blinked as she turned her glance over to Cloud, watching as he extended the sleek black device to her. Her eyelids lowered midway at this gesture, her mouth twisting up slightly as she simply stared at the phone. Did she really have to? The Flower Girl wasnt exactly on her list of people to talk to right now. Though, she supposed that it would be rude to refuse a phone call from her after what happened earlier...
With a heavy sigh, she hesitantly reached out to grasp the phone, holding it carefully within her gloved hand. The young woman stared at the screen briefly, studying the name on the caller ID as it read 'Aerith' in bold lettering. She placed a hand on her hip as she held the phone in her other hand, rasing the device to her ear. Her eyes rolled off to the side as she bluntly began to speak, "..Hello?"
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Aerith Gast Gainsborough Captain
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:22 pm
Aerith slowly sat up from the bed, Walking to the balcony doors before getting them to open. A soft gust of wind blew into the room when she did, The air around this paticular area was so freash and clean, Unlike the large city of Midgar.She had to adimit it was nice to get away from it just for a shor time.
She nodded faintly,smileing at the mention that they were alright.At least, this was Clouds side of the story.Not that she didn't beleive it! But Tifa...She had a feeling the women wasn't as 'alright' as he claimed.Emerald green eyes blinked softly. He was putting her on the phone? Aerith suddenly felt a strange feeling rush over her,nervousness? What was she going to say to her..
When she heard Tifa's voice come through, the young women gatherd herself quickly, She had to think of something,anything at all.
"Hello, Tifa! " It sounded as though she was quite cheerfull, At least, this was what she tryed to potray. Maybe if she heard someone in cheerfull mood, Tifa might of felt better? "I ..was just calling to...well....Im worryed about you. Are you alright?" She hoped to here a "Yes,im fine!" But, that was probably not going to happen, was it?
She stepped outside,past the doors finally.She just loved to watch the view from these rooms.There were so many colorfull lights you could just stare at all day,many things to look at,all from one room! The beauty of the Gold Saucer was amazeing.Just as she had gotten to the railing, Something had fallen down from above the door way suddenly. The object made a screeching horrid sound as Aerith, in responce to it let out a slight shreek and jumped back, right into the door."Ow! Ohhhh...those things....are..so..mean!" It seemed as though one of her favorite hangmen dummies was rigged to fall upon the door to the balcony opening.And at the time she was speaking with TIfa on the phone, how embarrising! ".....Sorry..!"
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:16 pm
The young woman glanced upwards towards the sky, her deep brown eyes studying the gloomy airs above as she heard the cheerful bundle of pink happily greet her. Her eyebrows furrowed into a slight frown at this, why was she so happy? She couldn't have possibly been cheerful because she was talking to Tifa. If it wasn't for her, Aerith would have been able to spend an 'oh-so-lovely' time with "her beloved".. The thought still made the dark haired brunette feel a bit uneasy.
An index finger tapped idly on her hip as she stood, listening carefully to the Cetra's words as she asked if she was alright. Tifa's eyelids lowered midway as she casts a glance off to the side, almost chuckling at the inquiry. Wasn't the answer obvious by now? Of course she was not alright. In one day, she had managed to meet up with her two best friends, get a slight feeling of betrayal from one and a broken heart from the other, kicked around and nearly killed by the man she loved, insulted by that silver-haired menace, and practically becoming an emotional wreck by the end of the day. Tifa sighed in slight irritation after the brief silence that had occurred, finally speaking up as her voice held a bit of sarcasm, "..I'm just peachy."
The young woman blinked slightly as she heard a blood curdling screech, followed soon after by the all too familiar voice of Aerith as she screamed, topping it off with a light bang as if she had ran into a solid object. Aerith's words only caused Tifa to turn herself away from facing Cloud, hiding her face as a slightly devious smirk quickly made its way across her lips. She assumed that the Flower Girl was in the Ghost Hotel at the Gold Saucer, only because she had recognized the cheap sound effects that they gave those hangman dolls. If only she could have been there to see that in person.. The woman began to chuckle at the girl on the other line, shaking her head lightly as she spoke, her smirk never leaving her features, "Heh. Might wanna watch what your doing next time. -Cloud- wouldn't want you to, you know, fall off the balcony or anything.."
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Aerith Gast Gainsborough Captain
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:17 pm
Aerith gave a small glare at the hangman that was still hanging down. Though when she glared at it, it didn't look like any angry type like others may of been able to pull off. Which made some wonder, did she ever really have a true angry streak in her? If so, She never did show it. She was always happy,cheerfull, sweet and the most innocent women anyone could ever know.
Replaying the short scare in her mind, she giggled quietly.It was rather silly, but when something just pops out from no where, Would that scare justa bout anyone? She rememberd the time when they all went to the hotel the first time.It had manged to scare Cloud,even.
As Tifa had said how she was doing, "I'm just peachy." She had a small feeling the women was being sarcastic.She closed the doors once more, as she walked back to the bed where it was safe. No creepy things could possibly pop out from here. As Tifa spoke again, this time she didn't catch the sarcasim in her voice.
"No..I wouldn't want that,ether..And its really high up here. I wonder who thought of that idea,anyway. We should talk to them about that! Someone might seriously fall next time." She was back, to her cheerfull self, oviously! Her words were so innocent, and she didn't quite think about how angry Tifa was for the moment.
"Hey, Tifa! Why don't you and Cloud.....come down to the Gold Saucer? "
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:07 pm
Tifa gave a light 'hmph' at Aerith's innocent comment as her smirk faded, not particularily intending for her own words to lead to taking up issues with the manager of the Ghost Hotel. She had worse things that she had to fret over than a balcony in a hotel.
As she brought up a mention of going down to the Gold Saucer, Tifa froze in her place. She wanted them to go to the Gold Saucer? Right now? But.. that would mean she would have to see... her, again. She would have to watch the Flower Girl and ex-Soldier embrace each other warmly, their hearts fluttering off into an abyss of happiness as she stood by the sidelines, watching as her own world fell apart. She assumed their 'daughter' was still there, which sent a cold chill running up and down her spine. It was painful enough the first time, would she be able to handle it all again..? Biting her lower lip in thought, the lady in black paused for a moment before saying bluntly, "..Sure. We'll be there soon." Without even a proper farewell, Tifa removed the phone from her ear, shutting it closed with her index finger as she swirled around to face the spikey haired man once more. She carefully tossed the sleek phone back to him, "Here. Aerith wants us to meet her at the Gold Saucer right away." Tifa sighed inwardly, glancing upwards towards the sky as she watched the gentle rays that emmitted from the sun begin to slowly disappear, the moon becoming slightly visible. It was beginning to grow dark.., "..We'd best be on our way."
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:44 pm
Aerith blinked, as the other person hung up at the other end. She didn't realize it however,until it begain to make a loud beep like tone.Slipping it away from her ear,she closed the top and sat it back into her pocket.
"I didn't get to say goodbye!" Aerith said, in a slight pouting voice.Something only she could seem to get away with.24 or not, She could do it.Then she thought quickly. "I hope Clouds not upset!" She never once got hung up on until she had a proper farewell to who she was talking to. In this case, she would of said her goodbyes to Tifa, And Cloud. But..that didn't quite happen!
"Oh..well.. We'll see them soon. But for now, we should hurry and get everything ready!" She clasped her hands together in excitement. "Hee-hee. This is going to be so much fun."
She had something planned for Tifa, Why else would she call them here for no reason? She had earlyer informed everyone of what she had planned up.She just hoped it would go as well as she wanted,and everyone would show up. Aerith was close with everyone, Even Dio,the owner of the gold saucer that..well, in all truth creeped her out a little.If only he dressed normally she wouldn't be so creeped out by him.Earlyer she had explaned what happend to him,and how much she wanted to make her friend happy.Since Dio had known Tifa, Cloud and everyone else he had a kind spot for this paticular group of people, And under all that roughness on the outside, he had a good heart...somewhere!
He was busy getting the top chefs of the Golden Saucer to make something special,while Ariel was working on makeing little banners and streamers. Yuffie was helping, of course.Elena was even there, confused about it all and uninterested but she knew she couldn't get out of this one. So when Aerith asked her to do something, it was done quickly.Yuffie meanwhile, Kept a close look out on Reno, she had managed to drag him to the party area, so hopefully he wouldn't leave.
"Reno! " Yuffie walked up to him, A small grin on the girls face as she took a rather large red strand of streamers and wrapped it around his neck with a giggle.If he could tease her earlyer, well, she was just going to get him back. "Awww, Doesn't he look cute??" If only she could tease him some more, But with Elena there..She would probably get herself killed. Wait a second..She could tease Reno, and Elena at the same time. How great would that be? She lived to tick off Elena. Yuffie, while still holding onto a few more steamers, Took one more step closer to the red headed Turk as she rested her arms on his shoulders,holding him in such a way that was rather cute,instead of being annoying.It was tipical of Yuffie to start goofing off instead of doing the work she was suposed to be doing!
Elena soon turned,eyebrow raised at the two questioningly.Her hands turning into fists.That ninja, She really wanted to kill her right about now.But then, she had no reason to be upset! Jelous or angry, which one was it. Maybe she was just angry because Yuffie wasn't doing her job at the moment, instead she was messing with Reno's head.She wasnt going to be the only one stuck doing the work with a six year old,and the cetra.
"...I'm a Turk, not a party maker. This is so bad." She hissed in her mind. How can she go from this ..killer, from two years ago, to this? It just didn't sit well with her mind. Elena liked her job, and it was -all- she wanted to do! Not help with a party.Slowly, the young turk turned away and headed downstairs where the whole thing was going to take place.
Everything was pretty much almost done.At the small table in the right hand corner of the hotel was a rather large cake. It looked like a wedding cake with three layers to it,only it wasn't. At the very top was a small statchue of a young dark haired brunette clad in black, with deep brown eyes.It was a cute idea Aerith had them make! Then beside the cake, was another structure,only this was coverd by a red vevet cloth and tied with a red bow.There was also a table and fridge they had manged to set up with many drinks, From what would range to, Punch,Tea,water,and..for the men,beer,vodka and sake.
Above there were steamers hanging from the ceiling, which red in large bold letters. "Welcome back, Tifa!" And others "Reunion of Avalanchie." There were balloons, and flowers just about everywhere.The ballons had glitter,and sparkle confetti so when they poped them, it would fall everywhere.It might of looked a little childish in some peoples eyes, but..She wanted it to be fun, and she was desprit to make Tifa happy again. She wanted it to be like old times, when they were all together as a team,rather...a family.
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:52 am
It wouldn't be for a little while after all these events that occured that Kaizer would be walking back into the Ghost Hotel, dragging along a beaten down Spiker. Throwing the unconcious man into one of the chairs in the lobby, he continued walking on as he merely ignored the party that was getting set up. When Kaizer could drink a Soft and a Hyper, then he'd go and help. But right now he didn't even feel like yelling at Spiker for the stupidity.
It seems that their fight had cause the gondola ride to snap off its hinges and plummet down as it smashed through the roller coaster ride on it's descent. Of course, Kaizer had to pay for the damages as Dio wasn't responsible for any actions he did when he got angry. Taking a seat against the wall in the hallway, he sighed and pull a notepad from his hoodie pocket. It was his debts.
"Shin-Ra Power Company: 250 Million Gil (blew up Sector 3 Reactor)
Seventh Heaven Bar: 2500 Gil (bar tab)
Cosmo Canyon's Gift Shop: 75000 Gil (blew it up)
...Golden Saucer: 200,000 gil...."
Facepalming, Kaizer gave a heavy sigh of depression as he stood up from his spot on the floor and stopped caring. He needed to find a bar and fast. Our man Kaizer was a drinker, but only when he couldn't handle things at the moment. Walking back down the stairs as Elena was going, he looked to the unconcious man in the chair. He neared the desk and spoke.
"Can you do me a favor? My buddy got the pulp beaten out of him by Dio. Could you take him back to Room 210?"
Kaizer gave a sigh of relief as the clerk nodded yes and then waved him off. It was evident he was looking to go get drunk. He did remember a bar in the Chocobo Square....
Grenz finally snapped awake out of his sleep as he would push himself up and dig in his bag. Drinking a potion to give him some energy, the red haired man suddenly heard his phone go off. Unattaching it from his belt, he sighed and saw it was Raven.
"What is it, Raven?"
"Boss said to get to the Golden Saucer. We need to do some work before we can leave and we need your help."[
"Oh Shiva. What happened now?"
For the next 5 minutes, Raven summarized all the happenings of everyone as he finaly laid out the price to Grenz who had started walking along to leave the town...Or find a ride.
"Wait wait wait. Two. Hundred. THOUSAND. Gil?! We still owe Shin-Ra 225 million gil!!"
Grenz had shouted over the speaker at Raven as the swordsman stood not more then 10 feet away from the pair of Cloud and Tifa. This was getting ridiculous. Kaizer needed to keep control of his own damn crew or they'd be spending more money then they earn.
"I know, I know. Kaizer already put the Falcon on alert to go catch some high bounties. Sent Grimm with them. But we need you back over here to negotiate with Dio."
"Oh geez...."
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:15 pm
Aerith walked out of her room while Yuffie and Ariel were still inside with Reno, The both of them now were in the habit of goofing off.She was just glad everything was ready,otherwise nothing would be getting done.Back inside the room..
"You forgot a bow. He needs a bow!" Ariel, the youngest of the group yelled a few feet from Reno and Yuffie. In her hands was a pink streamer, Her idea was simple. Hand it to Yuffie, And let her tie it in his hair as she couldn't quite reach. Poor Reno, Who could not feel sorry for the man now? The young girl giggled,handing over the streamer to the ninja girl.
"Oh, How can I forget the most important thing. He's just going to look so cute, isn't he?" Yuffie grinned,unwrapping her arms from the young mans neck before walking behind him. He was like a little Christmas tree,getting all decorated. She quickly wrapped the pink streamer into his red hair just at the top of the ponytail. He looked somewhat like Aerith,now.
"This is great! And now....." She had to hurry before he made an attempt to run away,or resist. She took out her camera and set it for a few seconds.This giving her 10 seconds to get back to him and take the picture.Ariel stood at his side,holding another streamer, while Yuffie ran back and stood at his other side putting out one of her famous grins just as the camera falshed.If anything, This would make Tifa laugh, At least she hoped!
Yuffie walked away giggleing, as she picked up her camera..
"Okay, Miss.Reno. Let's go downstairs? Oh my GAWD. I cannot wait to show Cloud this picture.." She slipped the picture out of the camera and hid it into her pocket.
Finally, after haveing decorated Reno of streamers and bows, The young ninja ran out of the room along with Ariel.Yuffie headed down the stares,every so oftten giggles would escape as she had burned that image into her mind. She didn't need the picture..
Meanwhile, Ariel stopped on her way to the starecase,glanceing at the clerk whom was carrieing someone familour.She had followed him all the way to the door 210,before finally speaking.. "Umm.. What happend to him? He looks hurt." She glanced up at the man in question as she took a small potion out, which appeared to be an elixer that Aerith gave her just in case she would ever need it. "Give him this, and it will make him feel better!"
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