Strong Enough For Us

Hey guys, I am really on a roll with this story. I want to thank TokyoDevil for being my very first reviewer. Cyber cookies for you. I would also once again like to thank my beta pohbear. He rocks solid. I am up for suggestions if anyone would like to put them out there. Just let me know what you would like to see and I’ll consider putting it in the story. Once again I don’t own final fantasy. I just like messing with the characters. Now on with the fic.


Chapter 2: Will she make it?

Normal POV

Vincent and Barrett paced the waiting room floor, while Yuffie comforted the children. They had sent the call out to everyone and everyone was on their way in. Everyone except Cloud, that is. No one was able to reach him so they just left a message on his phone telling him to call one of them as soon as possible. As the hours slipped by, more friends showed up, but the group was still worried. Cloud hadn’t called and the doctor still hadn’t come out with an update. The wait was killing them. Marlene and Denzel had slept for a few hours and so had everyone else. But the kids awoke to the sound of the door squeaking, they looked around and noticed the doctor had finally come out and so they ran over and started asking questions. All the racquet the kids were making woke up Cid, Vincent and Barrett, who when seeing the doctor went over to ask their own questions and corral the kids. The Doctor, finally having adults to give news to, turned and looked at Vincent and asked, “Were you the one to bring Ms. Lockhart in?” At his nod the doctor continued. “It was touch and go for awhile there but we were able to contain the bleeding and repair the shoulder. The wound to her stomach however was trickier. Whoever did this to her was deliberate in his attack. But we caught the damage in time and we were able to save the baby. She is in ICU and will remain there until she can breathe on her own. She is resting comfortably and one of you may stay with her but the rest will have to visit tomorrow.”
“Will Tifa be ok?” Denzel asked.
The Doctor looked at Barrett who’s hand Denzel happened to be holding. “Tell us.” Barrett said.
The doctor sighed and said, “We are going to keep a very close eye on her and the baby. She is not out of the woods yet but we are going to give her the best care possible. And by the looks of all the weapons in this room alone, I am guessing she will also be getting the best security possible. So if you want to pick someone to stay, I can take them in and everyone else can visit tomorrow.” The doctor smiled at Marlene and Denzel while letting the adults know that he was giving them privacy to sort everything out. Vincent looked to Barrett and Cid and said, “I’ll watch her. Cid, you go give everyone else orders as to their posts. Barrett I want you to take the kids and head back to the bar. Cloud might head there. Keep it tight-lipped until we find out who did this. Got it?”
Cid nodded his head and walked back to the others and Barrett said, “ Okay, we will wait for Cloud at the bar. Hopefully that boy will show up soon.”
Marlene tugged on Barrett’s shirt and asked, “Will you tell Cloud?”
“About what Sweat pea?”
“About the baby.” Denzel piped up.
“Why would Cloud want to know about the baby?” Vincent asked.
“Because,” Marlene said, “He and Tifa had sex and she thinks he is avoiding her because of it.”
“WHAT!?” They both exclaimed, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.
“Well we heard them arguing one day and then about three days ago, Tifa left her diary out and I thought it was my homework so I read it. But she didn’t write anything about a baby. Just about him and that she thinks she is coming down with the flu.” Marlene stated quietly, as if waiting to be scolded.
“Don’t worry Sweat pea, you aren’t in trouble. We are just shocked that is all. Lets get you two ready to go and hopefully Cloud will be back at the bar. Go get your stuff together and I will be there in a moment.” The kids ran off as he turned to speak to Vincent. “Take Red XIII in the room with you. If Cloud shows up don’t let him in until we talk him down. Someone did this to Tifa to get to Cloud, and if they realize they failed, they will try again.” He said as he got ready to join the kids.
“Agreed, but if you see Cloud first, kick his ass for running off, and then tell him what happened. But don’t tell him about the baby. That is Tifa’s job.” Vincent ordered when Barrett started walking away.
“Got it, Cloud won’t know what hit him.”

Well I hope you guys like this chapter and I have already started on the third. But I need to sign out because we have a major thunderstorm rolling through. Ttyl.