Tifa sighed, putting a clutched hand over her heart. After Cloud had been murdered, the others and herself, had been too heart broken to find Rufus, though Reeve had assured them he was probably dead. Rufus Shinra had blown up all that was left of his base underground, (she guessed, she wasn’t too sure) causing tremors here and there, but nothing serious. Tears trickled down her face. She was here to visit Cloud, not to be sad and depressed. What would Cloud say? So she decided to think of the others. Yuffie was just bunking with her, Reno, Barret, and Marlene. The bar was quite loud now, not that she minded, it got her thoughts off of depressing things. Anyway, Chibi had disappeared, saying that he would be back when the planet called. Tifa knew it he would be back soon, for the planet was singing less enthusiastically. Christy and Sephiroth had moved in together, (no! not like that!), and were casually ‘dating’. Rumor had it that Sephiroth was going to propose to her, but Tifa knew that it was too early, Christy was still upset over Cloud’s death. She sighed some more, letting tears leak out of her eye. Running a hand over his cold gravestone, she whispered, “Why did you have to die? I hope you’re happy Cloud…” “Auntie Tifa, you’re back here again! You had Uncle Reno worried again!” Tifa turned to see Marlene, who was pouting cutely. “C’mon! Daddy said that dinner was ready! You should see it! It looks worse than what Auntie Yuffie cooked! C’mon! I’ll show you!” Marlene said, grasping Tifa’s hand with her own and tugging on it impatiently. She smiled, “C’mon Marlene. I’ll race you home!” she exclaimed, and watched as Marlene shot off. “Bye Cloud. I’ll talk to you again tomorrow, okay? Bye now.” Tifa said, kissing the stone tenderly, before racing off after Marlene.
Here lies Cloud Strife
Hero of our planet
Savior of us all
Dear friend to everyone
May he find solace in the arms of angels
May he find the Promised Land he seeks
Rest in peace, hero, friend, and savior
Rest in peace…