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FFVII - Reunion. Pt. I of ?

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Reunion. Pt. I of ?

Author: The Magic Rat
Rating: PG
Pairings: None yet
Warnings: None.
Word Count: 468
Website – Ex Libris:  www.winter-wood.net/ex-libris/…
Live Journal: delaese.livejournal.com/profil…

If you are new to the Rabid Tiger story arc, you can find the entire thing either on my website here:
www.winter-wood.net/ex-libris/…

Or the Rabid Tiger Gallery on Deviant Art here:
rabid-tiger.deviantart.com/gal…

Just start at ‘Porcupine Love’ and go from there.

Disclaimer: All Final Fantasy Seven characters, places and situations are the property of Square Soft/Square Enix and are used without permission and without intent of plagiarism or profit. Copyright for all stories and original characters is with the author, and may not be published, copied, distributed or archived without the author's prior written consent.

Summary: The war is over, and some old enemies try to make nice.

Author’s notes: I have limited internet access, and a borrowed computer, so I'm a bit limited in writing time. Therefore I'm gonna release this brain fart one short chapter at a time. Feels good to want to write again.
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"It was nice of Rufus to invite us," said Tifa in that growling, passive-aggressive tone that let her friends know she was in no mood for their complaining.

"Why did he invite us?" demanded Yuffie. "Doesn't this strike anyone other than me as weird?"

"The war is over," said Cloud tiredly. "He just wants to make peace and get on with his life."

"Exactly," said Tifa primly.

"That or kill us all," said Barret.

"You people are terrible!" said Tifa. "Can't he just be trying to bury the hatchet?"

Somewhere, a cricket chirped, which was odd considering the Highwind had never been known to have crickets in her decks. Cid looked around for the beast, but since he was flying the ship, he was a bit limited in what he could do.

"You're all horrid," said Tifa.

There was a long silence.

"I think I'm going to throw up," said Vincent.

Cid cocked a thumb to the back of the airship. "Off the aft, Valentine."

***---***

Cid carefully lowered the imposing bulk of the Highwind onto the landing pad outside the Shinra estate - another imposing bulk, but in a different way. The estate was once the fortified palace of a forgotten warlord, lost to history save for his beautiful stone home. It boasted grand towers and high stone walls, as lovely as they were fearsome, and it was clear that the glorious castle had once been a mighty fortress.

"Gee this place is kinda scary," said Yuffie.

"Wonder what's in the dungeons?" asked Barret. "He looked to Vincent. "Hey maybe you can find a new casket!"

Vincent was gazing out the observation window of the Highwind, studying the elaborate gardens below. Without looking at Barret, he gave him the finger, complete with brass talon.

"Cid's been a bad influence on you," said Tifa.

"I think it's awesome!" enthused Yuffie. "Hey look - Turks. I'm gonna kick Reno's ass for old time's sake."

"Can we all please be civil?" asked Tifa wearily.

"Where's the fun in that?" said Cid. He glanced at Vincent. "How ya holding up, there, Valentine?"

Vincent was always pale, but lately he'd been more 'bleached white' than merely pale. In response to Cid's question he wavered slightly, then pitched forward, landing on his face in a faint.

"Just what the hell is wrong with that man?" demanded Barret.

"He's got the flu," said Cid, as Cloud helped Vincent up.

"How can he have the flu? He's dead," said Barret.

"UNdead, thank you," said Vincent in a small voice. "Did I faint?"

"No," said Cloud, smiling. "The floor tripped you."

"Thought so."

"Vincent maybe you should stay on board and rest," said Cid.

"No don't say that!" moaned Tifa. "He'll run away and hide!"

"He's sick," Cid flatly stated. "If he wants to hide and get some rest, then he's allowed."

"I'll come down," said Vincent. "At least for a little while."

"Okay, but if you need to, you come back here and rest."

"I will," said Vincent meekly.

"And I'm sorry I didn't catch you. I was sorta landing the airship. You okay?"

"Hurt my nose."

"I'm sure Cid will kiss it better," said Barret.

Vincent said nothing. Cid smiled the most wicked grin Barret had ever seen. Before Barret could ask him about it, Tseng walked onto the deck of the Highwind, his demeanor almost shy as he welcomed old enemies to the home of his employer. Cloud rolled his eyes as Tifa's knees became jello.

"Welcome to the Shinra Estate," said Tseng with a bow.

Tifa sat down abruptly in an undignified heap. "Hi..." she gushed.

"Tifa likes you," stated Yuffie.

"I had no idea," Tseng replied dryly. "You're just in time for lunch."

"I love it when my arch nemesis threatens me with food," said Cid as he walked over to Vincent, gently helping him to his feet.

"He's threatening you with sushi made from the Golden Flower fish," said Tseng. "After you succumb to that, dessert will be served, made from the blossoms of the White Cherry tree and served with Ice Wine."

"Tell him I accept his proposal of marriage," said Barret.

Tseng tried not to smile. He led the group off the ship and down to a vast lawn, landscaped with rare flowering trees and peacocks. A trio of gold chocobos strolled across the deep grass, nibbling at the soft green blades. Small streams alive with bright koi kept the orchard watered, and delicate bridges permitted crossing. Butterflies bobbed gracelessly in the perfumed air, and there, seated at a table of rare Yellow Flame wood, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold, was Rufus Shinra.

He had looked better, and it was clear as Elena helped him to his feet that the war had taken its toll on him as well. He was unsteady, but tall and dignified, holding a Guard Hound puppy in his arms.

"Welcome to my home," he said quietly.
Reunion. Pt. I of ?

Author: The Magic Rat
Rating: PG
Pairings: None yet
Warnings: None.
Word Count: 468
Website – Ex Libris:  www.winter-wood.net/ex-libris/…
Live Journal: delaese.livejournal.com/profil…

If you are new to the Rabid Tiger story arc, you can find the entire thing either on my website here:
www.winter-wood.net/ex-libris/…

Or the Rabid Tiger Gallery on Deviant Art here:
rabid-tiger.deviantart.com/gal…

Just start at ‘Porcupine Love’ and go from there.

Disclaimer: All Final Fantasy Seven characters, places and situations are the property of Square Soft/Square Enix and are used without permission and without intent of plagiarism or profit. Copyright for all stories and original characters is with the author, and may not be published, copied, distributed or archived without the author's prior written consent.

Summary: The war is over, and some old enemies try to make nice.

Author’s notes: I have limited internet access, and a borrowed computer, so I'm a bit limited in writing time. Therefore I'm gonna release this brain fart one short chapter at a time. Feels good to want to write again.
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