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Always Smiling	By : EzriCandy Category: Final Fantasy VII > Het - Male/Female Views: 1595 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 9: Planning for Victory (Part 2)

(Same tags apply as in Chapter 1)
Once again they gathered at the candle. Vincent and Yuffie had managed to track down the remaining Avalanche members. The task was not that difficult; Cid had decided to take a nap in his room, and Nanaki had returned from the Gi Caves and was with Cait Sith in Bugenhagen library.
Nanaki's voice broke through the various conversations that had broken out around the flame. "So did you find what you were looking for?"
"Yes, everything was exactly where you said it would be." Cloud said gesturing to Tifa who pulled out a backpack.
"Our lil' ride over the ocean left somethin' to be desired." Barret grumbled.
"Oh Barret you're just mad cause Tiko tried to toss you off his back." Tifa tease as everyone chuckled at the big man's misfortune. "Anyway, we did manage to acquire a few new weapons. First, we have the Spring Gun Clip." She pulled out the clip and handed it to Nanaki.
"Thank you, Tifa."
"We also found the Supershot ST for Vincent." She said passing the new weapon to him. He nodded his thanks to her as he looked over his new gun. It could use a good cleaning, but otherwise, the parts appeared to still be functional.
"As we reached the end of the forest, we found Cloud's new sword, Apocalypse." At that, Cloud reached behind him and unsheathed the elegantly cut red sword.
"I also was able to acquire a new bracelet, a Minerva band." Tifa said as she locked the band across her wrist.
"Nice! That just like the one I took from Elena, 'cept mine is green." Yuffie said.
Tifa handed the bag to Cloud so he could continue. "Thanks Teef. As you all know, we were also looking for a summon materia that was previously only rumored to be still in existence. We have found that materia in a cave on an isolated island, along with two others while searching the Ancient Forest."
Cloud pulled out three materias and held up a yellow orb…"This is the slash-all materia." He sat the orb in front of his crossed legs and pulled out the next and sat it next to the yellow orb "that summon is Typhoon, I myself had previously never heard of it.
"And finally," he sat the last orb down to join the other two. "We've found the legendary Knights of the Round. It was found in a cave much like the ones that Vincent and Yuffie described.
"We didn't have a need to test them out on anything before we returned. Nanaki, do you have some information on them?"
"Yes." Nanaki sat back on his haunches, his tail flicking lazily behind him. "From what I have read on them, Typhoon harnesses the power of earth, wind, fire, and lightning combined into one attack. The Knights of The Round is completely non-elemental. There are thirteen knights that are summoned in this one attack and all deliver potentially lethal damage to all those that are targeted. This will very beneficial when we reach the bottom of the northern crater."
Tifa noticed Barret cast a wary glance at the ninja during Red's explanation of the summons. She looked over at Yuffie and saw that she was not in the least bit interested in the three new materia even though she was paying attention.
Yuffie seemed to have other things on her mind at the moment. 'I'll have to find time to talk to her…we haven't really had the chance since Aeris left us.' Tifa though then smiled as she thought of Aeris' message. 'Those were good times, we really were like sisters. I still know so little about the ninja. In a way, she's kinda like Vincent, I don't think anyone knows much about her either.'
"We will take off tomorrow to take care of Ultimate weapon. Seeing as this weapon has a tendency to flee, there's no telling how many times we'll have to battle it before its gone. Cid, Barret and I will engage it if there are no complaints to this set up." Cid and Barret shook their heads. "Then its set. We will leave tomorrow, anyone got anything to add?" Cloud glanced around at the group.
Vincent looked down at Yuffie for permission to make their request and she nodded. "There is something else that we need to discuss."
Cloud looked in Vincent and Yuffie's direction and nodded. "Go ahead."
"There are certain matters that require Yuffie's return to Wutai before she can proceed to the Northern Crater." Everyone looked at the pair quizzically.
At their glances, Yuffie spoke up. "Vincent will be returning with me in order to assist me. Since we both will not be fighting the weapon, there won't have to be any major changes to the plans that have already been made so-" The maturity that she was displaying at this moment left many in the group speechless and with more than a few questions. But Cid broke in.
"What in the fuck is goin' on brat? Why in the hell do we have to go back to Wutai? That's not a small fuckin' detour since the weapon was last seen in Corel area, near the old reactor." Cid said with displeasure at the thought of them going back to Wutai. Barret nodded his agreement.
Vincent glared at Cid and Barret. "I do not believe that we said anything about everyone returning to Wutai. Yuffie clearly said that she and I would be returning to Wutai. Not the Highwind or anyone else for that matter. And if you had waited to hear what she had to say, you would have known that."
Cid closed his mouth and searched his pockets for his cigarettes noticeably unhappy about this whole situation.
Yuffie stared directly at Cid and Barret, her eye slightly narrowed. "Despite what you may think of me, I actually do care about this planet. I do want to stop Sephiroth but in order for me to go, I have to do this. Whether you like it or not, I am coming with you and I am a member of this group!"
No one had ever seen Yuffie so angry before.
She then directed her gaze to Cloud and Tifa. "All we ask is that you drop us off on the coast near Rocket Town and we'll travel by Chocobo to Wutai. After we're done, we will meet up with you after you're done with weapon. We can contact you by PHS." Her voice was quiet but loud enough for everyone to hear.
Vincent took this moment to rejoin the conversation. "This detour will only add ten to fifteen minutes on your route at the most. We have purchased our own supplies but I require these materia." He said hading Cloud a short list.
He looked over the list, nodded, then past the list to Tifa. "Obviously whatever you two have to do is important. I have to admit though, I am curious about what it is, but I won't ask. I have no objections to dropping you off or to giving you the materia."
"Thank you, Cloud." Yuffie said while casting a quick glare in the direction of her two critics. Vincent nodded his thanks as well.
Tifa looked up from the list. "Are you both sure you want to go alone? I could go with you if you need me too."
Yuffie smiled at the older woman. "Thanks for the offer Teef, but we'll be fine. We both know what were facing and hopefully it won't take long."
"Well, I guess that settles it then. We'll head out in little under two days at 9:30 in the morning. 'Til then, you are still free to do what you like." Cloud looked into the fire and everyone began their own conversations again.
"Thanks for sticking up for me, Vinnie. I never had anyone do that for me." She said quietly.
"It was no problem. As I have said before, you don't deserve to be treated in that manner. I do not like when they," he looked over at Cid and Barret. "treat you like that." He said seriously.
"I am so lucky to have you, Vincent." She said honestly and smiled at him. She looked up as Tifa approached.
"Say Yuffs, are you busy right now? I was wondering if you wanted to join me at the restaurant. I know its kinda early, but I'm gonna turn in soon. We haven't talked in a while and I miss your company." The brunette said sincerely.
Yuffie grinned at Tifa and hopped to her feet. "Sure Teef, I'd love to! Lets go."
They started for the platform stairs and Yuffie turned around "I'll see ya later Vince." At his nod, she continued down the stone steps.
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