001: New beginnings

[cetraflowergirl]

[Aerith wakes up in the flowers at the cathedral, a flower basket with clothing neatly bundled in it not far away. She raises a hand to her face and blinks at the light streaming in through the high vaulted windows and the flowers around her. She sits up slowly, confused and disoriented]

...Where am I?

Why can't I hear the Lifestream anymore...?

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[feignedsoldier]

[is currently at the cathedral now, alone with his thoughts as he is reminiscing about the past and coincidentally enough, a certain someone having just awoken before his very eyes; Cloud lightly gasps at the sight]

.....

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[feignedsoldier]

[trembles only for a very brief moment as he begins to realize who had just arrived, slowly rising to his feet as he berates himself to calm his nerves]

...I...

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[feignedsoldier]

[gives himself a moment to take in the current situation, his time spent here having taught him an understanding of being reunited with those once lost]

Aerith...

[a very sincere smile graces his lips as he gazes upon her, his body not as tense as before as he has calmed himself, a serene feeling overwhelming him]

I knew I could meet you here.

[cetraflowergirl]

[Aerith startles, her eyes going wide before she smiles]

Cloud!

[She's hugging him tightly, so glad she found him]

I was so worried once I couldn't sense you in the Lifestream anymore, oh Cloud. I'm so glad to see you.

[holds him tightly, the beat of his heart and the warmth of his skin a comfort]

[turkalcoholic]

Dude. No way. [8D]

Hey baby.

[cetraflowergirl]

Reno! [is very happy to see him] Are you all right? I've been so worried...

[turkalcoholic]

You, worried about me? Never. [grin] I'm just peachy.

[cetraflowergirl]

Well, when people disappear off the face of the Planet, it's rather worrisome. Especially when it's people I care about.

[thinks about that a moment] Hmm. No idea how you could've ended up in that category, though. [is teasing]

That's wonderful to hear.

[anangelspawn]

[He had been walking by the church, but stopped when he heard her voice. Standing in the doorway, he looks oddly perplexed, and more than a little suspicious.]

...

[cetraflowergirl]

[looks up and sees him, smiles warmly]

Hello Kadaj. How are you doing?

[anangelspawn]

[Frowns, even more confused as he opens his mouth to speak. Pausing, he shakes his head, eyes narrowed and uncertain.]

Who are you? You are not my Mother...

[cetraflowergirl]

[looks a little crestfallen, folds her hands together as she draws closer, trying not to look threatening or startle him]

I'm going to miss you calling me that... [sighs softly] I'm Aerith, Kadaj. Where are your brothers? Have you been doing alright? I was worried when you were gone.

[kyokushi_nanaya]

[OOC: I would just like to state: YOUR LAYOUT IS BE-AU-TI-FUL. *w*!]

Lifestream?

This'd be Template. A city of questions, though no answers, and a real nice place to be if you don't mind bein' trapped in it.

[cetraflowergirl]

((OOC: I know~! I was so lucky to find it while collecting icons! > ~ <))

It's the soul of the planet.

...Trapped?

[kyokushi_nanaya]

... Never heard of it, sorry. I've heard some stuff about the "source of all things", though, if that rings any bells.

Yeah. None of us who've been taken here against our will can leave. It's probably the first thing you'll get used to.

It doesn't matter what kind of special powers you may have. You could be able to take out over six hundred monsters in one swing of a pocketknife, you could be able to teleport, or you may even be able to fly or something, but nobody's ever left here of their own free will.

[cetraflowergirl]

Hmm, well, all things do need a source. So I wouldn't be surprised.

Well, since everyone I was looking for is here, and I died some time ago, I suppose it's not so bad for me. Looking out for them will be easier now that I'm not just a spirit.

We all have to leave sometime. I wouldn't worry about it too much. They can't keep us here forever, even if it feels like it.

[powersoul]

[Tifa is just staring, completely shocked]

...Aerith? Is that... Is it really you?

[cetraflowergirl]

[spots Tifa and can't help but grin]

No, it's Don Corneo. [laughs] Hey Tifa, I hear you've been looking after the boys while I've been out. Looks like they haven't given you grey hairs yet!

[powersoul]

[ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE HER CRY, AERITH?] "While you've been out"? [Aaaand here come the tears. And hugs]

[cetraflowergirl]

[hugs tightly]

You all did so well, I was so proud of you. I've missed being with all of you.

[pets Tifa's hair and rubs her back]