He pulled his helmet on his head so Tifa wouldn't recognize him. He watched as she examined the party that had arrived in Nibelheim, disappointment reflecting on her face. Cloud grimaced as he walked past her, not even stopping to say hello. He followed Zack and Sephiroth into the inn.

Where was he? He promised he would return for her. Tifa sat down outside her house with a sigh. She had been waiting for three years, waiting for him to keep his promise and be her hero. She missed him. She missed Cloud. Tifa sniffed back tears. Where was he?