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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 16, 2010 23:42:54 GMT -5
Nibelheim...A quiet little woodsy town. Where everyone knows your name....A young boy with spiky blond hair and dark blue eyes ((Before he gets his Mako Blue eyes))....Walked out of his house....And grabbed his bike...He looked over at the Lockhart house....And sighed...Cloud be 15....He was ready to leave this place....He knew his mom knew about him leaving to join Soldier....She was scared for her only sons life...Any mother would be....But it was the reasons why Cloud wanted to leave....He didn't have any friends in this town....He thought he was better than all of them....Nah that was a lie really...That was some thing he'd tell his mom when he came home sad....It was really because the other neighbors kids thought he was nothing....Worthless....((Boy, would he surprise them later on in life!))...But not even Cloud knows what his future is....He doesn't even know Zack yet because Zack was not from here....
Cloud rode on the lonely dirt road....As he rode his bike near a little store....Some kids were hanging outside of the store licking Popsicles...."Hey Strife! Don't get lost in the woods!" One shouted in a retorting tone....Cloud just grumbled under his breath...As he just acted as he did not hear the boy....And continued to ride his bike.....Cloud was alone alot most of the time....He was used to it....His mother said he was always special to her....and that was enough....He didn't a friend....But deep down he secretly wanted one.....Cloud rode up into the woods alone....He knew where he was going...That boy that shouted at him had gotten lost in the woods more than Cloud did....He found him a tree and parked his bike and took off his back pack....And pulled out his CD Player....and put on his ear phones....And pulled out a book....As he rested his head against the tree and started to read.....
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 17, 2010 11:42:45 GMT -5
There were so many questions left unanswered. Tifa wanted to meet her talk to her if she could. Her mother died when she was at a young age and she couldn't really know her. Tifa felt as if she knew nothing about her and when others told her how amazing her mother was it only hurt her because she didn't know that herself and had to be told by others.
Once day Tifa over heard one of the citizens talking about a rumorer. If you climb the mountains and reach to the top you would meet the ones that past away. Excited about meeting her mother Tifa prepared for that day on her own. She didn't mention that detail to her father though knowing how protective he was he would never allow her to climb the mountains, but she had no choice if she wanted to meet her mother.
"This is a one chance opertunity....... I can't let this chance slip." She said encouraging herself as she hurried out to the woods. She already informed her friends and asked them all to meet her near the mountain so they can climb together.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 19, 2010 0:33:19 GMT -5
Cloud was almost through with the book he was reading. He decided that it was a good idea to head back to town though....It was almost lunch time....He was gonna get a burger on his way home....He knew his mother was working and would not be home til later. And so he gathered up his things. And placed the back pack on his back and got on his 18 speed bike again and rode out of the woods....He made it just in time before the cafe closed....The only cafe they had in this town....The one that took the money was a girl and she was sweet on Cloud a lot....That was the only reason worth going in there....He ordered him a juicy burger to go....Luckily his mom left him some cash before she left....
As Cloud walked out he placed the burger in the side pocket of his back pack....And mounted his bike again and headed back home....He didn't know what his neighbor Tifa Lockhart was up to today. It's been a while since talked to her. He got back home....And sat on his front porch swing and pulled out a bottled water and the burger that he bought for his supper.....And started to eat it....It was a very lonely life for the young man....He spent many days like this alone.....
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 19, 2010 12:09:05 GMT -5
"Come on lets go Tifa's waiting at the mountain....." Some on the boys said as they rushed out of their homes running into the woods in the direction of the mountains. Tifa sat there waiting for some of her friends to arrive.
They said they would help her climb the mountain to see if she could really meet her mother up there. All kinds of emotions ranging from happiness and excitement to sandiness and fear. She was consumed by them. Tifa couldn't wait to meet her mother, but she scared...... what if all this turned out to be just a rumor?
'No it can't be just a rumor it has to be true.' [/i] She forced those thoughts to her mind glancing at the top of the mountain. It won't be easy to climb up there definitely not to mention the fact that she might fall if she wasn't careful and it would be a long way down. She just had to be careful of that.
For now that was all that Tifa needed to worry about till she reaches the top. "Where are they....?" She asked mpatiently as she waited turning to see where her friends were. They were late as always..... normally Tifa would do things instead of waiting for them but for climbing a mountain she needed help and thats why she asked some of her friends in town to help her.
She wanted to ask Cloud but was worried and nervous at the same time. What if he tries to talk her out of it saying it was too dangerous. Tifa didn't even tell her father she couldn't and this was just something she felt she had to do. She had her mind set up on this, and as always it would be hard to convince her not to.
Seeing her mother that was something she always wanted to do to just get to know her and get a chance at saying goodbye properly and now that she got the chance she wouldn't give it up even when it was dangerous somethings you just can't say no to......
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 19, 2010 13:25:46 GMT -5
As he finished the burger he noticed a few kids returning home really fast and get their bikes....What were they up to? "Come on...We don't won't to keep Tifa waiting forever." Cloud over heard that. And raised an eye brow...What was going on? Probably up to no good. But no wait they were meeting Tifa. So it had to be some thing not that bad. They didn't even stop to taunt Cloud as they all rode by his house.
Cloud finished his burger quickly...Some thing was up....He didn't feel right for some reason. He decided the only way to find out what was going on was to follow them....He got back on his bike. And followed far behind the kids. He was starting to worry about Tifa....Not the others...He could care less about the other kids. He had a secret friend ship with Tifa that he hoped no one would find out about. She was basically the only friend he had in his life right now...He may be a small country boy but he knew that if some thing were to go wrong, he would do all he could to help Tifa. Finally he saw where they were all meeting....It was near the cliffs. "Damn it Tifa, what have you got in that mind of yours?" He asked only in his own mind....He was puzzled....He's heard the rumors to...About if you climb the mountain top you would see and be with your loved one that has long past on....."No Tifa....Don't do this..."
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 19, 2010 22:09:53 GMT -5
"Finally your here....." Tifa said waving at her friends once they arrived. She had been waiting for several minutes and was starting to think about just climbing alone, but decided to wait just a little longer for them. "Come on we wasted enough time lets start climbing." She turned and reached her hand to the mounting and slowly started to climb while being careful. Tifa didn't want to end up falling but if she did slip she would have her friends there to help her.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 20, 2010 0:14:08 GMT -5
And it was true. Cloud sighed to himself as he saw Tifa and her friends start to climb up....Cloud had not doubted either that Tifa had not told her father about this little dangerous adventure she was placing herself now in. Cloud now had no choice but to follow her. But he waited until she and her friends were up a good ways and they could not see him. And that was when he started to climb...He took his time as he climbed to...He was an expert on climbing...Well he knew that he should not just rush up the mountain as the others had done....That was their first mistake. Cloud stopped every time he climbed up a bit...And checked his footing.
Cloud was beyond worried about Tifa the most....The others he cared less about....But it was not like if they fell he would just watch...Unlike them, Cloud was the better man....His mother taught him better...."Tifa....Take it slow...." He replied once more in his own little mind....He looked up at where she was....Tifa was the highest up now than any of them....He swallowed hard however....As she got higher and higher...This was such a stupid thing to do....Didn't Tifa know that? She had to know that other wise she would've asked her father. Or at least told him about it....At this time, Mr. Lockhart never paid Cloud any attention. He didn't hate him now that was true....But the man just ignored Cloud is all he did...
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 20, 2010 0:40:56 GMT -5
Too excited to see her mother Tifa didn't stop to take her time like the others did. This was her only chance to see her mother if she stopped to look down she knew she would hesitate once she sees how dangerous this was, but no she couldn't she had to see her mother she couldn't give up.
"Tifa slow down your going too fast" "I want to get there before night come on" Tifa said trying to encourage the others and herself to reach the top. "I think I am going back down Tifa.... this is too high" One said climbing down. She only nodded at his words and continued to climb. She knew it was reckless what she was doing now but she just couldn't give it up now?
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 20, 2010 1:23:34 GMT -5
Just as he feared once again, she was going to fast! He was on the far side of the mountain...So the one that decided to climb down he did not see Cloud....Cloud sighed as he had halted from climbing so the guy would not hear him climbing....And when the other boy was down, Cloud sighed as he continued to climb on....The sun was no help either as it casted its rays down on them all....Cloud was like Tifa though....He was not going to give up...Not as long as Tifa kept on climbing...He was trying to be there for her....When others would not be....Even though she hardly ever talked to him, he knew that she knew he was there and not invisible.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 20, 2010 21:03:49 GMT -5
"Almost there....." Those words she kept saying to encourage herself and reach the top. Tifa knew that they still had a long way to go but she had to say something to keep her going as well as everyone else. She wasn't going to back down not this time. "Tifa...." two more friends called her name and she stopped turning to look down at them. "Its taking a lot more time than we planned we are going back down."
They gave up but she didn't and continued to climb. Only two more friends were left with her or so she thought. She continued to climb higher and higher and didn't turn back too afraid to look down now. She was afraid but her thoughts of seeing her mother gave Tifa the strength she needed to keep going. All she focused on was that mountain they were climbing and nothing more.
Several minutes later she heard her name again and turned to her remaining friends. "Tifa.... its getting late..... our parents will be worried we are heading back down." "But we are almost there" "No we are not it will take another hour to reach the top lets go back down." She couldn't do that not after coming all this way. "I am not going back down until I see my mother...." "But Tifa its too dangerous to do this alone."
"I don't care I'm not going back down....." She said with determination as she kept going. She was alone all her friends abandoned her out of fear. Each one made excuses to leave but she knew the truth they were afraid. She didn't blame them though she too was afraid and wanted to turn back, but she also wanted to see her mother just one time.
None of her friends would understand that, the desire to meet a loved one that passed away. None of them went trough the experience she did or lost their parents. Thats why she blamed none of them for backing down and continued to climb the mountain alone.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 20, 2010 23:40:59 GMT -5
Cloud heard all that was said. She was still going up rather with her other friends or not....This was crazy....But Cloud could not stop her...For she did not know he was on the other side of the hill top by now...He had moved over a few yards...So none of them would see him as they climbed back down....And Cloud thought to himself...."For once, their doing the smart thing...."
Cloud finally made it all the way to the top! He bent over dusting himself off....And heard Tifa over on the other side of the cliff....He had hopes for her, that she would make it....He was lucky he just made it...That was a long climb! But he heard her get closer and closer....She was doing a great job too....She was more built than he thought....That was when he knew it was safe for him to make himself known to her that he was there....All the other kids left....So, Cloud walked over to the edge and looked down at her.....
"Hey...I thought you knew better...."
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 21, 2010 0:19:29 GMT -5
Tifa didn't care if she was alone she was going to reach the top.... to see her mother she had to know if that was just a rumor or not and was risking her life for it. "I will see her again soon..... finally after all this time" She muttered those words to encourage herself to take the next step and continue climbing even when no one was there to help her if she fell.
Another hour or longer it seemed to pass it was getting darker and the sun started to set but she was there just a few more minutes and she would reach the top. Finally it took her long enough seeing as this was her first time but she was there she made it to the top.
Smiling in satisfaction as she starched her hand to hold on to a rock hanging from the side of the mountain and pulled herself up as she reached to grab on the edge.
Suddenly she heard his voice Cloud and looked up shocked to see him there what was he doing. "AAAA" She screamed losing her balance as she slipped now only hanging by one hand as it gripped tightly to the edge.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 21, 2010 0:55:15 GMT -5
"AAAA"
Cloud saw her slip and start to fall! That was when he fell on his stomach and reached his hand out to her to grab...."Tifa!! Grab a hold of my hand!!" He was scared now....But he was trying to help her too....He did not want her to fall...He scooted himself over the edge so he could get closer to her...
And he could touch her finger tips. "Come on....Just grab me...." He strained....She would see the concerned and scared looked into his dark blue eyes...He was terrified...His heart raced faster as he tried to grab her hand.....
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 21, 2010 7:21:29 GMT -5
Tifa was slipping she couldn't hold on with just one hand. She glanced down to the ground but that was a bad idea, it just reminded her how high up she way a fall from there would surly kill her.
Fear showed in her eyes as she struggled to hold on but her fingers were slipping. "No......" She didn't want to die and soon panicked once she understood her situation.
Tifa tried to grab onto Cloud's hand but it was too far and she was scared of moving scared of doing anything that would cause her to fall even reaching and trying to grab a hold of his hand.
"Its too far...." She said panicking when she saw the rock she was holding on too breaking slowly. "Cloud....." Tifa called out his name hoping for a hero to save her scared and terrified she was just a young girl what could she do?
With only one option in front of her and not alot of time she gathered her strength and pulled herself up just enough to grab his hand and held on. "Cloud please don't let go."
Holding her tears in Tifa tried to calm down but her life was in danger what if she fell.....would she die? "Please don't let go...." she repeated clinging to his hand in fear she couldn't do anything more her life was in his hand.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 21, 2010 11:50:59 GMT -5
"No......" "Its too far...." "Cloud....." "Cloud please don't let go." "Please don't let go...." Cloud strained as he felt her grab a hold of his hand...At least she finally grabbed a hold to it....But it was getting harder on his part....she was alot more heavier in this situation...He had to grab a hold of a root that was popping out of the ground and held on to it as he looked down at Tifa with scared eyes.....
"I won't let go I promise! Now come on pull yourself up!!" Cloud urged her to carry on...Even though they were both weaking in their arms now....If she fell he was gonna fall with her....He did not even look down and only looked at her....."Come on....You can do this Tifa....I know you can!"
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