Tifa Lockheart wanders around the cargo bay... and notes two sleeping pikachu... one which is unmistakably Cloud...

Tifa Lockheart says, "That's cute... Cloud's found a.... Umm... friend"

The Pikachu wakes up when he hears a voice

The Pikachu says, "pika?"

The Pikachu sits up, and wiggles his nose

Tifa Lockheart says, "Are you the same pikachu from Rufus' office?"

The Pikachu says, "pika pika"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Either that or cloud is just popular.... "

Cloud Strife notes the warmth of the other's body isn't there anymore and wakes up
Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah... you're that one alright..."

The Pikachu looks down at Cloud and smiles

The Pikachu says, "[she came and woke me up]"

Cloud Strife puts his paws over his face... seemingly embarrassed

The Pikachu says, "[I doubt she knows]"

The Pikachu feels the boat stop

The Pikachu says, "[ohh, we've landed]"

The Pikachu hops down from Tifa's head and lands next to Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "[guess you're gonna go then now?]"

The Pikachu says, "[yes, I'll see you again... but I have things I must do for a while]"

Cloud Strife says, "[alright... I gotta find my clothes and go after sephiroth and Rufus anyway...]"

The Pikachu nods. Rubs Cloud's nose

The Pikachu says, "[until later, my beloved]"

Cloud Strife says, "[until then]"

The Pikachu runs off, disappearing into the ship

Cloud Strife waves sadly

Cloud Strife says, "Pii..."

---Few days later------

Reno stands in the grass, looking at Cloud, Tifa, and Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough stands ready with her staff

Reno looks them over then turns to Cloud

Reno says, "how about you and I Poke fight? You've had Mako treatments... as have I"

Cloud Strife says, "I guess"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cloud your pal isn't here to back you up if you get into trouble"

Reno sets down his rod and shades

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Cloud Strife says, "I gotta level up somehow"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "*whispers* don't worry, I'll help him if that happens"

Tifa Lockheart says, "huh?"

Reno takes off his watch

Cloud Strife says, "You shift first... so I can run if I gotta"

Reno says, "nope, same time"

Cloud Strife sighs and shrugs his sword holster off

Cloud Strife says, "Fine fine...."

Reno starts to transform

Cloud Strife transforms as well and pokes his head out of his clothing

Cloud Strife says, "Piii..."

Cloud Strife shakes himself off

Reno purrs, looking at the pikachu, stepping out of his clothing

Reno says, "[lunch...]"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh, how cute... Reno's a Persian!"

Cloud Strife says, "[oh great... a Persian....]"

Reno licks his lips

Cloud Strife says, "[cute my ass... he's gonna eat me!]"

Reno says, "[yummy]"

Reno bites at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "[Gah!]"

Cloud Strife jumps back. Thunderwaves Reno... trying to stun or paralyze him

Reno licks his whiskers. Shakes off the effects. Scratches Cloud

Reno says, "[yummy little pikachu...]"

Cloud Strife growls at Reno

Reno bodyslams Cloud

Cloud Strife shakes off the blow and uses swift

Reno purrs, looking at Cloud. Falls back a little

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Reno bites Cloud again

Cloud Strife backs off a little

Reno says, "[Rude! Get over here!]"

Rude changes into Dragonite and moves over to Reno

Cloud Strife says, "[that's cheap... two on one!]"

Reno says, "[I want to eat that pikachu...]"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "don't worry Cloud, I'm going to help!"

Aeris Gainsborough sets her staff down

Rude says, "Grrr"

Cloud Strife thundershocks Rude

Rude says, "ROAR"

Rude fires hyper beam at Cloud

Cloud Strife gets Fried

Rude says, "[how do you like your pikachu Reno]"

Rude says, "[well done or medium?]"

Reno says, "[squirming... so make it medium]"

Cloud Strife says, "[Uhnn...]"

Aeris Gainsborough transforms into a clefairy and runs into the battle. Sings to Rude

Reno says, "[Woah, didn't know she could do that"

Cloud Strife says, "[squirming? Ugh...]"

Rude falls asleep. Starts to wake up

Aeris Gainsborough sings to Rude again

Reno bites Cloud

Rude jumps into the air over Aeris

Reno says, "[so far you are yummy]"

Rude lets lose dragons rage at Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough pounds Rude

Cloud Strife staggers slightly

Reno places one paw on Cloud and pins him down to the ground

Aeris Gainsborough sings to Rude again

Rude releases a hyper beam at Aeris and falls asleep

Aeris Gainsborough staggers back. Doubleslaps Rude

Rude says, "ROAR"

Rude slams Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough sings to Rude

Aeris Gainsborough says, "[go to sleep]"

Cloud Strife blinks

Rude drops to the ground asleep

Cloud Strife says, "[Aww man... don't eat me....]"

Reno says, "[now... I shall have you for lunch]"

Rude says, "fooled you"

Rude jumps up firing dragons rage at Cloud

Reno looks at Rude

Reno says, "[hey, I got my paw on him... watch it]"

Cloud Strife gets well done...

Rude says, "[sorry]"

Aeris Gainsborough pounds Rude

Rude flies across the field

Cloud Strife says, "Pii..."

Reno bends down to eat the little pikachu under his paw

Cloud Strife coughs out a little puff of smoke

Rude lands on the ground and fires a hyper beam at Aeris

Reno falls back, fainted

Cloud Strife says, "[somebody hit me! If I faint he can't eat me!]"

Reno shifts back

The Pikachu thundershocks Rude as well

Rude runs at Cloud snapping down at the meal

Aeris Gainsborough bounces over to Cloud

Rude uses agility and dodges the attack

Aeris Gainsborough says, "[Cloud?]"

The Pikachu thundershocks Rude again

Rude continues dodging the attack. Fires a hyper beam at Sephiroth

The Pikachu quick attacks Rude

Cloud Strife staggers to his feet and uses swift on Rude

Rude flies across the area and lands with a thump

Reno wakes and groans

Rude changes back to Rude

Reno says, "ug, thundershocked..."

Reno grabs up his clothing and gets dressed

Reno says, "come on Rude, let's get out of here"

Reno grabs his watch and his rod and runs off

Rude shakes his head, stands up and follows Reno

The Pikachu settles down and cleans his paws

Aeris Gainsborough goes over to her clothing and changes back

Cloud Strife says, "[Oy... well I survived that battle...without fainting...]"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "weah... that was fun"

The Pikachu says, "[yes, this means you have grown]"

The Pikachu smiles

Cloud Strife staggers to his clothing and plunks down on them

Cloud Strife says, "[I got fried...]"

The Pikachu goes over to Cloud and places a paw on him

The Pikachu says, "[but you survived... I was worried... the Persian was about to snack on you]"

The Pikachu rubs Cloud's nose with his

Cloud Strife wobbles a little

Cloud Strife says, "[yeah... I was almost dinner...]"

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart shrugs

The Pikachu says, "where are you going now?"

Cloud Strife says, "[after Rufus and Sephiroth still... although Im not sure why anymore.]"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Isn't that cute.... He's got a friend... he wont go on a date with me.... Just some electrical rodent"

The Pikachu says, "[oh]"

The Pikachu nuzzles Cloud and rubs his ear

The Pikachu says, "[I have to go again beloved]"

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cute... are they engaged...."

Tifa Lockheart rolls her eyes

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't know, but they are cute"

Cloud Strife says, "[alright... thanks for saving my hide again"

The Pikachu says, "[no need]"

The Pikachu runs off into the underbrush

Cloud Strife shifts back and quickly pulls on his clothes

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how cute. I didn't know you were a Pikachu"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah well...."

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I've always liked Pikachu"

Cloud Strife says, "Wonder what determines what you're gonna be..."

Aeris Gainsborough shrugs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "no clue. Reno's a Persian... they're cute too"

Cloud Strife says, "Hell they're all cute... cept for those Mr. Mime things... freaky...."

Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "let's go to town!"

Aeris Gainsborough runs off, taking her staff

Cloud Strife says, "Hey wait up!"

Cloud Strife limps after Aeris... a little sore from getting beat

Tifa Lockheart follows... feeling a little left out of all this cuz she isn't cute

Aeris Gainsborough looks around the reactor blasted town

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ack"

Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "awwww"

Aeris Gainsborough squats down and looks at the Zack

Zack says, "[hey there... would shift... but seeing me naked... well... heh]"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "heh, Zack... been a while..."

Aeris Gainsborough pats Zack's head

Aeris Gainsborough says, "let's get you some clothing then"

Cloud Strife says, "Heh... that's Zack?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "you know Zack?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah... he was part of the trio thing... sephiroth Zack and I... we always went on missions together... and had quite a reputation"

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Zack

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Aww, Come on"

Aeris Gainsborough leads them into a hut

Zack says, "[heh heh.... Im sure you wanna see Aeris.... ]"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "heh heh"

Aeris Gainsborough closes the door on Cloud so she and Zack can be alone

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ok Zack"

Zack shifts back

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "awwww"

Zack says, "Don't Aww me... where's my clothes?"

Zack blushes

Aeris Gainsborough giggles. Finds him some clothing

Zack puts them on

Zack says, "I bet ya get to see Cloud naked all the time...."

Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "he's in love with a Pikachu..."

Zack cracks his neck and stretches

Zack says, "A wild pikachu?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "one that shows up from time to time"

Zack says, "Ahh. Odd... but not unheard of"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Reno and Rude attacked us outside town. Reno turned out to be a Persian and tried to eat Cloud... who was in Pikachu form"

Zack says, "Hmm... Why'd Turks bother you?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I think Rufus sent them after us"

Aeris Gainsborough opens the door to let Cloud in

Cloud Strife walks in

Zack says, "Why's Rufus after you? I saw Sephiroth around here earlier. Any connection?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "really?"

Zack nods

Aeris Gainsborough says, "hey Cloud, weren't you looking for him?"

Zack says, "After the three of us decided to quit Shinra... he just disappeared"

Cloud Strife nods

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ohh, that's what happened. What was Sephiroth doing?"

Zack says, "Lurking. I wonder if he was looking for me...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how strange, he might have been"

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how come you didn't know Zack was a Bulbasaur?"

Cloud Strife says, "Never shifted around me... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh"

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "well, where to next?"

Cloud Strife says, "You don't usually ask about that stuff... some guys are embarrassed... cuz they are something weak like a ratata or pidgey"

Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "you're a pikachu"

Cloud Strife says, "Well yeah..."

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "pikachu are cute"

Zack says, "Yeesh you're gonna cute us to death Aeris"

Aeris Gainsborough smiles at Zack

Aeris Gainsborough says, "you're cute too"

Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "sorry"

Cloud Strife sighs

Zack says, "And what are you missy?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "clefairy"

Zack says, "Aww... now that's cute"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I can change cause I'm a Cetra"

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "now, where shall we go?"

Zack says, "Hmm... Where you two headed?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "anywhere, and we are not alone, the others are outside in out transport"

Cloud Strife says, "Wanna come along Zack... like old times?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "That would be great!"

Aeris Gainsborough snags Zack's arm

Zack says, "Well I'm not doing anything here... other than running around in the bushes. Saying bulb bulb bulbasaur!"

Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Zack says, "And I don't think Aeris is gonna let me stay"

Aeris Gainsborough hugs his arm

Aeris Gainsborough says, "nope"

Zack says, "Alright...I'll come"

-------Nibelheim---------

Cloud Strife looks around

Cloud Strife says, "This was all burnt down..."

Zack nods

Zack says, "Yeah... freaky"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "burned down?"

Zack says, "Rogue Pokemon we think... they blamed it on Sephiroth"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "why Sephiroth?"

Cloud Strife says, "He was there... "

Zack says, "He read some books about Pokemon evolution in the library of the basement... and got a little whackers on us..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh"

Cloud Strife says, "Nobody knows what his morph is... everyone says its one of the great birds... or a dragon or something"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ohh"

Zack says, "I think he disappeared cuz ShinRa pinned the blame on him... or he went to look for the evolution stones he was babbling about"

Aeris Gainsborough nods slowly

Aeris Gainsborough says, "alright... why don't we check out the basement then?"

Zack says, "Sure... I wanna see what those books say"

Aeris Gainsborough heads to the mansion, lugging Zack. Heads down into the basement

Cloud Strife follows... smirking at Aeris' possessive attitude towards Zack

Aeris Gainsborough walks into the basement and stops

Zack says, "What's up Aeris?"

Sephiroth is standing in the middle of the shelves, his back to them

Cloud Strife says, "Whoa... Zack... its Sephiroth!"

Sephiroth turns around slowly

Sephiroth says, "hmmm, how strange, just the people I wished to see showing up behind me"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "that's Sephiroth?"

Zack says, "Yep... that's Sephiroth"

Sephiroth says, "Yes, that is my name. Why are you three here?"

Cloud Strife says, "Well... I was looking for you... and Rufus"

Sephiroth says, "I am aware of that, but why are you back in the basement?"

Zack says, "We wanted to get a look at these books"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "then look at them Zack"

Aeris Gainsborough looks Sephiroth over

Zack says, "What the heck happened to you Sephiroth?"

Sephiroth says, "'what do you mean?"

Zack says, "you disappeared on us"

Sephiroth says, "I'm sorry, is what something I had to do... and it happened far to quickly for me to say anything"

Cloud Strife picks up a book and flips through it

Sephiroth goes deeper into the library

Zack says, "We were worried... at least I was... that's not like you to disappear"

Sephiroth nods

Zack follows Sephiroth

Sephiroth says, "I know. I've read every book down here"

Zack says, "What's in em?"

Sephiroth says, "information"

Zack says, "On what?"

Sephiroth says, "Pokemon"

Cloud Strife says, "Its all in scientific lingo..."

Aeris Gainsborough pokes trough the books

Cloud Strife says, "Heh... here's one for me... it's all about leveling up"

Sephiroth nods

Cloud Strife sits down and reads... chewing on his thumb thoughtfully

Sephiroth brushes past them

Sephiroth says, "perhaps the answers are with the Cetra... I must find the temple of the ancients"

Aeris Gainsborough her eyes flash

Aeris Gainsborough says, "really? Cool"

Cloud Strife says, "Hey Seph... why don't you come with us?"

Sephiroth looks back at Aeris

Cloud Strife says, "We're all traveling around... looking for answers ourselves..."

Sephiroth says, "I know"

Sephiroth walks out the door

Cloud Strife blinks

Zack shrugs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "that was odd"

Zack says, "You said it"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "now what? Where shall we go?"

Zack says, "The ancient temple...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "but no one knows where it is"

Zack says, "We're gonna find it the"

Aeris Gainsborough nods

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ok"

Aeris Gainsborough heads out

Cloud Strife takes the book and follows Aeris

Zack says, "hey... she didn't drag me..."

Zack frowns

Aeris Gainsborough goes back and drags Zack

Zack says, "Yay!"

------Temple of the Ancients-----------

Aeris Gainsborough walks into the temple. Drags Zack with her, smiling

Cloud Strife walks in as well... looking around

Aeris Gainsborough says, "nice... I think we can find stones here I think"

Zack says, "Stones?"

Aeris Gainsborough nods

Aeris Gainsborough says, "evolution"

Zack says, "Oh wow.... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I need a moon stone"

Zack says, "My form is supposed to evolve without em... but it would be a nice boost"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "level up more Zack, you'll evolve"

Zack nods

Cloud Strife says, "I gotta get a lightning stone.... To be a Raichu... though I don't think I wanna"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "thunderstone"

Aeris Gainsborough heads into the main room of the temple

Sephiroth stands there, looking over the wall

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah... one of those... Im never good at names"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "hey, Sephiroth"

Cloud Strife looks at the mural

Zack says, "What's going on now? Sephiroth?"

Sephiroth says, "looking for the stones"

Zack says, "To evolve you into what?"

Sephiroth turns around and folds his arms

Sephiroth says, "what do you think?"

Cloud Strife says, "Im guessing a firestone.... Or moonstone"

Sephiroth says, "Why?"

Cloud Strife says, "Somebody burnt down my town..."

Sephiroth says, "it was not me"

Sephiroth looks at Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I want a moonstone"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm... You gotta be something big an powerful... a Rhydon mebbe?"

Sephiroth shakes his head

Zack says, "Then what... you aren't a Ratata are you? That would be amusing"

Sephiroth says, "no"

Sephiroth strokes his fingers through his hair

Aeris Gainsborough pokes around, looking for a moonstone

Cloud Strife taps his fingers on his chin

Cloud Strife says, "waterstone?"

Sephiroth says, "no"

Sephiroth walks out of the room

Cloud Strife sighs and Watches Aeris

Zack says, "Well... what now?"

Aeris Gainsborough finds a moonstone

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yes! Found one"

Cloud Strife says, "Hey cool...! Think you can help me find a thunderstone?"

Aeris Gainsborough pulls out the moonstone

Aeris Gainsborough says, "maybe"

Aeris Gainsborough changes. Gets on the moonstone. Evolves into a clefable

Cloud Strife says, "Wow... kewl!"

Aeris Gainsborough bounces. Changes back and gets in her clothing

Cloud Strife says, "Did it hurt?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "no, it felt nice"

Zack says, "Learn anything new?"

Aeris Gainsborough smiles

Aeris Gainsborough says, "why haven't you evolved Zack?"

Zack says, "Every time it comes around I stop myself...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ohh, why?"

Zack says, "I'm a little afraid to evolve"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Don't be"

Zack says, "I've seen Ivysaur and Venusaur... they aren't cute "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Aww, so you just want to stay my cute little bulbasaur?"

Zack says, "yeah..."

Aeris Gainsborough smiles and kisses him

Aeris Gainsborough says, "you'll always be cute. Come on, let's go"

Zack says, "You're even cuter now... C'mon"

Cloud Strife sighs

Aeris Gainsborough smiles and hooks Zack's arm

Cloud Strife Walks out of the temple.... Feeling rather lonely

Aeris Gainsborough sits on the temple steps with Zack

Cloud Strife wanders off into the forest

Zack says, "Where's he going?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "let him go"

Aeris Gainsborough smiles at Zack and kisses his cheek

Cloud Strife sighs and sits down

The Raichu hops down next to him

Cloud Strife says, "[hello...]"

The Raichu says, "[hi!]"

Cloud Strife says, "[are you?]"

The Raichu hops into his lap

The Raichu says, "[miss me?]"

Cloud Strife says, "[yeah... you evolved?]"

The Raichu says, "[yes]"

The Raichu scratches his ear

Cloud Strife says, "[that's good....]"

The Raichu says, "[did you find a thunderstone?]"

Cloud Strife says, "[no... I don't want to evolve"

The Raichu says, "[oh, why not?]"

The Raichu lies down in Cloud's lap

Cloud Strife says, "[Im just getting used to being a pikachu...]"

The Raichu smiles up at Cloud

The Raichu says, "[ok, I can understand. I still love you]"

The Raichu nestles in Cloud's lap

Cloud Strife pets the Raichu

The Raichu purrs in his lap

Cloud Strife says, "[mebbe I should just shift ... and join the wild life with you]"

The Raichu says, "[if you wish, but wouldn't your friends miss you?]"

Cloud Strife says, "[Zack's got Aeris... and Sephiroth seems to be in his own little world.... Im lonely]"

The Raichu says, "[what about going after Rufus? And What about Tifa?]"

Cloud Strife says, "[Tifa.... Well... I dunno... and Rufus... yes... he has to be stopped...]"

The Raichu says, "[yes... we must stop him]"

The Raichu lies in Cloud's lap, purring

Cloud Strife says, "[why are you in on this?]"

The Raichu says, "[for what ShinRa did to me...]"

Cloud Strife says, "[what did they do to you?]"

The Raichu looks up at Cloud

The Raichu says, "[took me away from my home and my own kind... used me in their experiments...]"

Cloud Strife says, "[I understand... I guess their research on you... allowed them to develop a way for others like me to shift...]"

The Raichu says, "[no... Not that... the reverse]"

Cloud Strife says, "[hmm...?]"

Cloud Strife continues to pet the Raichu

Cloud Strife says, "[are we over now that you are different?]"

The Raichu says, "[no... Please not...]"

Cloud Strife says, "[someday I will get the guts to evolve...]"

The Raichu smiles and purrs

The Raichu says, "[I'll be waiting]"

Cloud Strife sighs

Cloud Strife says, "[when this is all over... I think I will just become part of the wildlife... they may miss me... but Im lonely...]"

The Raichu says, "[I've been lonely a long time, I'm never lonely with you]"

Cloud Strife says, "[perhaps we belong together then...]"

The Raichu says, "[I hope so]"

Cloud Strife smiles

The Raichu smiles too

Cloud Strife says, "[assuming I don't get eaten by Reno....]"

The Raichu says, "[I'll thundershock that cat if he tries to eat you again]"

Cloud Strife says, "[do you have another form... you said they did things to you]"

The Raichu looks down

The Raichu says, "[yes]"

Cloud Strife says, "[what is it?]"

The Raichu says, "[.... You've.... Seen it....]"

Cloud Strife says, "[I have?]"

The Raichu turns around in Cloud's lap, still trying to lie down

The Raichu says, "[yes... I've kept it to myself... no one has ever known. Except for three scientists... one is dead, one is missing, and the third I swear is insane]"

Cloud Strife says, "[tell me?]"

The Raichu says, "[you have no idea?]"

The Raichu stares up at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "[Im not too brilliant.... You... wouldn't happen to be... naw...]"

The Raichu says, "[you are smarter then you think]"

Cloud Strife says, "[are you... Sephiroth?]"

Sephiroth says, "[you are smarter then you think... I need sleep]"

Sephiroth closes his eyes
Cloud Strife says, "[then sleep... I'll sit with you]"