Seventh Heaven
Tifa, "Here's your Deluxe chocolate drink, Aerith."
Aerith beamed, "Thank you Tifa. Is this from the cocoa beans I have been supplying you?"
Tifa grinned, "Yup, your products are quite popular Aerith. And my workers get really great tips too."
Aerith, "I got you more flowers."
Tifa smiled brightly, "Aww! You are so sweet Aerith. I love your flowers, they are beautiful."
Tifa smiled happily from behind the bouquet Aerith had given her. Aerith beamed at her in return, her girlfriend was truly amazing. Not only did she know how to cook and run a restaurant slash inn, being in her presence made Gaia calm. It was calm around Cloud too, but he was like a younger brother to her at this point. Turns out, she was older than him by a few months and she didn't mind at all, especially after she found out she was not the only Cetra.
Flashback:
Cloud, "You are Ilfana's daughter right?"
Aerith looked at him surprised, "How did you know?"
Cloud, "We found her diary, actually. Did you know my Dad and your parents were friends?"
Aerith blinked curiously, "I didn't know that. I don't know much about my parents to be honest."
Tifa entered the room they were talking in, "We don't know much about Cloud's Dad too, except for a bunch of memories Cloud has."
Cloud, "As far as I can remember, Dad was very warm, loving, protective and friendly. I don't remember anything else beyond that."
Aerith, "My mom was brave and strong, she helped us escape from a horrible man."
Tifa's face fell, "Hojo, we know."
Aerith tensed, "My parents were not the only ones he hurt, was it?"
Cloud looked at the table in anger, "He killed my Dad, he killed Vincent and experimented on him, turning him less human."
Aerith growled, "That man has no limits.... Is that why you want to join Shinra? You want revenge?"
Tifa looked at Cloud, "I have been wondering the same."
Cloud shrugged, "I don't know, if I will be able to get revenge without any negative backlash. I have family and friends to think about too, you know. The real reason is to show the world, he is a murderer and very unstable."
Tifa nodded, "Count me in. I know for a fact Desmond and Ace is involved in this or at least they know. They would not let you come here otherwise."
Cloud gave a wry smile, "And since when have we been able to hide anything from the two of them. I swear, they sometimes know what we are going to face without even us telling them. I am pretty sure they knew about Zack proposing to me before I even opened my mouth."
Aerith giggled, "He had the whole bar decked out in flowers for it. I made a very pretty penny that day."
Tifa sat next to Aerith, "Too true. Anyways, Aerith, we may have gone through your mother's journal. Mind you, we were actually trying to find a clue about what happened to Cloud's Dad back then. And we learned that you and your mom were gifted just like Cloud and his cousins here."
Aerith looked curious, "Gifted, in what way exactly?"
Cloud, "Do not freak out, I will show you."
Aerith nodded and watched as Cloud closed his eyes before opening them again. Aerith gasped while Gaia beamed, Aerith swears, Gaia fucking beamed in the back of her head. Cloud's eyes were different, not exactly glowing like mako but there was definitely power behind it. Aerith was shocked then ecstatic about what this meant for her. She was not alone in this world. There were others like her, sure they might slightly different but details.
Aerith, "I can hear Gaia's voice. What about you?"
Cloud deactivated his eyes, "Well I don't hear any voice but I can see the heart beat and life energy around me. It varies in different colours, red for enemy, blue for family and friends, white for neutrals, gold for gifted like myself and you of course and silver for creatures that are not human but are sentient like human. Black is for death."
Tifa grumbled, "I wish, I had an ability like that."
Aerith, "Then I would never be able to catch up with you Tifa, you are already so multi talented."
Tifa's lips twitched, "Is that so?"
Aerith nodded, "You can cook, bake, mix, run this amazing place, make Gaia calm. Yes, you make her calm, she's always tense. And I saw you fight last week, you are so strong."
Tifa looked at her blushing, "Oh! You saw that and I didn't think that way."
Cloud smiled at his best friend, "You should be more confident in yourself Tifa, Aerith is right you know. You are multi talented."
Aerith nodded, "That's right."
Cloud looked at Aerith, "Tifa is really good at using healing materia too, by the way. So, if you are hurt you can count on her, I certainly do."
Aerith beamed at Tifa, "That is awesome, I use healing materia too, if you ever need help, count on me too, okay."
Tifa controlled her blush till it was just a slight pink tint on her face, "I will, thank you Aerith."
Cloud, "Speaking of Materia, did you know? Ace found a black materia?"
Aerith gaped, "I thought that was a legend."
Tifa sighed shaking her head, "Nothing he does will ever surprise me."
Cloud laughed, "Right?"
Zack had come searching for Cloud after that, "Spiky, there you are. Why didn't you tell me you were talking with the two most beautiful girls? I would have joined you."
Tifa smirked, "That's because we were trying to decide which lingerie would be the sexiest."
Aerith's eyes twinkled with mischief, "So which one do you think would look good on Cloud? Black lace thigh high stockings or red lace thigh high stockings."
Cloud turned red, "Girls!!!"
Zack was red faced too, "C.. C.. Cloud in thigh high lace? I think, he'll look good in anything."
Cloud looked at his boyfriend in disbelief, who knew he would like that idea. Tifa and Aerith were surprised too before they grinned and shouted shopping. Poor Cloud was dragged to the shopping hall by them and the girls brought him lingerie not just in red and black but also white and pink. Cloud and Zack were both red faced at the end of it, but Zack was also a little excited to see Cloud in those. Later in their room, Cloud was feeling a little shy wearing nothing but the underwear and thigh high lace.
Zack spoke softly, "Hey Cloud, you know, we don't have to do anything right?"
Cloud nodded, "I know, it's just this is the first time I'm wearing stuff like this."
Zack assured him, "We don't have to do this. Especially, if you are uncomfortable."
Cloud shook his head, "I want to though. I trust you."
Cloud got out of the blankets he was hiding under, "I want you to touch me, please."
Zack kissed his forehead, "Tell me to stop, if you are feeling unsure. I want you to enjoy this too."
Cloud nodded and kissed Zack softly first, before becoming more passionate. He was just as excited as Zack was it was just they never went beyond touching and making each other feel good. Cloud wanted to go beyond that but Zack was worried he would hurt Cloud who was not enhanced like he was. Cloud who was feeling more and more confident decided to take control and prepared himself for Zack. Zack watched his actions with a fervour as Cloud took him in and waited for him to adjust. Cloud in Zack's personal opinion looked very sexy in those lace and on top of him, riding him. Needless to say the next mission Zack was in, he collected many flower seeds and sent it to Aerith as thank you.
Flashback end!
Tifa grinned, "The seeds were really quiet a gift."
Aerith giggled, "Yes."
As Tifa got to work they heard a commotion coming from outside the bar. They were shouting about dragons? The two looked at each other bewildered before rushing outside Seventh Heaven to see what was going on. Outside, people were checking on their phones videos of what was happening on top of the plate. Some of the kids walked up to them babbling about a dragon visiting Midgar above plate.
Tifa blinked, "Dragon in Midgar? May I have a look?"
The kids nodded and passed the phone to the two ladies and played the video. On the screen they could see a Nibel dragon that was larger than normal landing on one of the landing areas. A man wearing armour made of black leather and some alloy. Tifa squinted her eyes before gasping, she knew that man.
Tifa, "Ace is back from Wutai, he is probably going to check in on Cloud right now."
Aerith looked at the majestic creature, "That's a Dragon?"
Tifa, "Yes, she is, I didn't expect to see them till next month."
Aerith, "I get to meet this Ace, you and Cloud look up to so much?"
Tifa, "Sure... I need to clear up a room first though. I have no doubt, he'll want to stay somewhere away from Shinra. He doesn't trust them much, especially after what happened to his parents and Uncle."
Aerith mumbled, "We can't blame him for it."
Meanwhile Ace was looking at the building below him with a complicated gaze. He pat Solaris on her head and motioned for her to land on one of the landing pad. He could see some of the SOLDIERs, troopers and Turks on the many areas around the giant building. He half wondered if Julian or Cloud were around or if they were out on missions. He had been snooping around Wutai, helping both sides stay alive as much as possible. He knew Julian's squad got a break from the warfront.
Julian saw the dragon and the rider and shook his head, 'I can't believe it. I thought Cloud was pulling my leg.'
Julian waved his hand and calmed his team, "Relax, he is a friend."
One of the SOLDIERs looked skeptical, "But that's not a normal pet."
Sephiroth, "I'll take a guess and say you know that man."
Julian nodded, "Yes sir! He is one of my friends and a teacher."
Ace got off Solaris, "Why don't you find a place to stay girl?"
Solaris did not like the place and grunted before flying off, after nuzzling him once. Ace gave a smile as he hugged Julian who approached him and was looking him over.
Ace, "You look well."
Julian, "I'm well. I just returned today from Wutai, actually."
Ace, "You are not hurt."
Julian mumbled, "No, I'm alright. I want to introduce you to the others."
Julian, "Everyone this is Ace Miles, he taught me to fight and use materia."
Sephiroth nodded, "A pleasure to meet you. Julian speaks highly of you and two more people actually."
Ace, "Awww, you have been saying sweet stories about me."
Julian pushed his shoulder, "Only what is true."
Sephiroth looked at Ace curiously, "I didn't realize we could tame dragons."
Ace, "Only, if you know what you are doing and can provide for them. Dragons are proud creatures and do not take insults lightly. If you want to try tame one, I must warn you there is a ninety five percent chance you will be eaten alive."
Cloud ran over, "Ace? Ace! Oh sweet acorns! It really is you."
Ace hugged Cloud, "Hey there, my little Nebulous, how are you? Look at you, you have become taller."
Cloud smiled at Ace brightly, "I am alright. Zack is getting dispatched to Wutai soon though. You are in time or you would have missed him."
Ace smirked, "Lucky me, I'll be able to spend time with the puppy."
Sephiroth's lips twitched while Cloud nudged him, "So, why are you here exactly?"
Ace, "Not here, I'll tell you in private."
Genesis came at that point, "What is going on here? I was told we were having a Dragon problem."
Sephiroth, "Our guest here was the one riding the Dragon before sending her back."
Ace waved, "Sup!"
Genesis, "To be or not to be, that is the question."
Ace, "Hamlet, act three scene one. You are a man of culture, I see."
Genesis grinned, "Looks like we'll get along just fine, my new friend... You are here as a friend, am I right?"
Ace shrugged, "A friend and a gift bearer. Tseng, Reno, Rude been a while."
Tseng nodded, "I suppose, you will not join the Turks yet?"
Ace laughed, "I don't do well listening to orders. But I don't mind saving your asses time to time."
Reno, "Good enough for me, yo. So you said you got gifts?"
Ace smirked, "Come along then."
Tseng, "Shows over everyone. Get back to work. He is an ally."
Ace waved as he followed Cloud to the apartment he shared with Zack. The two had gotten a decent apartment after a year of dating. Ace looked around the place and nodded, it was clean and decent. Zack had welcomed him, the Turks and the two curious 1st class SOLDIERs. Angeal was already at Wutai however, but he would have loved seeing his friend again.