Okay, here it is the big one-o! Chapter 10 people and I've had some requests of sorts for characters, and while I haven't completely decided I will say one thing… DISSIDIA 2 BITCHES! That's right; Kain and Lightning are in it! Anyway, some new characters will appear, and I will try my hardest to include at least one from every main game. But keep in mind, I'm pretty much a noob at Final Fantasy, so I can't be blamed for OOC-ness. Anyways, let's get started!

Cloud and ? Ghost

Cloud emerged from the portal between the worlds, stretching. The fatigue of all this fighting was finally getting to him it seemed, and this news of new warriors didn't help all that much. It was just more comrades to possibly die, more people to get in his way. He didn't want to admit it, but he was apprehensive for another reason. What if one of these warriors was someone he knew, a 'warrior' from his own world. Perhaps Tifa, would she be brought into the line of fire in aid of the goddess? Or Vincent, the immortal gunman?

"It's not something I should be worrying about. There's nothing I can do about it, so worrying will just... Slow... Me...-"

He stopped dead, noticing the ground in front of him glowing brightly. Cloud reached over his back, gripping the buster sword in anticipation, focusing his mind for the possible battle. Unfortunately no amount of preparation was enough for what was coming from that light.

Slowly, a black gloved hand reached out, seemingly grasping at the edge of the light as if it were a doorway. Followed closely by a black boot and with a black trousered leg. A dark turtleneck over the mans chest was the first sign of something wrong for Cloud. The next was a very familiar voice calling out to him.

"Well, this is... New. Great, but new. Oh, hi Cloud, how you been?"

The black haired man put his hands on his hips, throwing his head back as he laughed. Cloud stared, mouth open and eyes narrowed in frightened disbelief. Zack's laughter died down and he looked at his old friend.

"Uh, you could say hey back? At least act glad to see me? C'mon man, you're killing me here."

Cloud stepped forward slowly, hand rising up to reach for his old friend, disbelieving of his existence. This just had to be some sort of trick. It had to be. It was impossible. Cosmos said she was bringing warriors to this world, but Zack was... Was no longer... Alive. Perhaps it was another cruel device of Sephiroths? He wouldn't believe it, not until he had touched this spectre. And even then, it would be a hard thing to grasp.

Zack watched Clouds advance warily. This was the same Cloud he knew from before wasn't it? This one was even more quiet, and was staring at him like he had seen a...

"Ooh... Crap."

And then Zack remembered. He was supposed to be dead, no wonder Cloud was so wary of him! Just as he was about to speak up, the light around him picked up, and he felt a familiar pull. Clouds hand was inches from his face now, and closing in fast. However it wasn't fast enough, and just as the hand reached him, he disappeared in a flash of light again, Clouds hand passing through the air where Zack's face was moments ago. The hand soon closed into a fist, as Cloud marched on. Mind set on this new warrior.

"Just another distraction, that's all."

2. Firion and The Emperor. Ignoring the fourth wall

Firion sat on a rock in the grasslands, chin held in his hand as he stared off contemplatively. He didn't notice the melancholy Emperor drifting past until he was right in front of him. He almost jumped to his feet, but for some reason, just couldn't find the motivation. The blond man seemed to share this sentiment, stopping in front of his enemy.

"You as well huh?" He said with a yawn, gesturing towards Firion with a nod.

"Yeah, it's just... You ever get the feeling that this world isn't real, and we're all just pawns of some greater beings? Not just Cosmos and Chaos, but like, something more? And that they see to be ignoring me completely..." He stopped and shook his head, expecting Mateus to mock him for such seemingly mad drivel. However this was not the case.

"Yes, yes I have..." He sounded confused, and looked towards the sky as if searching for something. Firion followed his gaze, eyebrows knitting together.

3. Zidane and Auron. Anti-Climax

Auron moved through the halls of the crystal world calmly, taking in his surroundings as he went. His footfalls echoed off the crystalline path, which was what first alerted a very tired Zidane that someone was walking down the same hall he was. He just yawned and walked on, not caring for whomever was approaching. He met Auron quickly enough, who raised his eyebrows at the young Genome moving past him. No words were spoken, and the two went their separate ways.

Zidane really expected his first solo meeting with another warrior to be more of a thrill.

4. Cosmos warriors Truth or Dare

Lightning sat uncomfortably as the newest addition to the circle around the campfire. She was new to this camaraderie, and it was strange that these seasoned warriors were sitting playing a children's game. Perhaps it was their strange way of dealing with all the bloodshed? A way to connect to the innocence they had all lost during this long fight? A way to unwind from an arduous battle with some friends, and to take life easy. Quite a nice philosop-

"Hey, Cloudette, stop with the whole internal monologue and get your head in the game, we don't have all night!"

Lightning's trail of thought screeched to a halt at the rude interruption by Tidus. She was seconds from retorting when Cloud beat her to it.

"Cloudette?" He grolwed menacingly "Really Tidus, really?"

"Well, she looks a lot like you! Don't deny it man... Ahem, besides we all know you're experienced with your inner woman." He broke into childish laughter as a majority of the group joined in, even Squall smirked. Lightning looked at the group, hiding her confusion with a blank face. This was obviously an inside joke between all of them, and she decided not to pry. However, Terra leaned in conspiratorially, whispering in her ear.

"Once we asked Cloud what the most embarrassing thing he'd ever done was, and he told us that he... Hehe, well, let's say Cloud can fill out a dress apparently." She broke down into giggles, sending a quick wink at the newest female warrior. Lightning took a minute to work out the joke, before a guffaw of unbidden laughter escaped from her. She quickly covered her mouth as if she had sworn, before composing herself. Noticing she had gotten the joke only sent the rest of the Cosmos warriors into another fit of laughter.

Oh yeah, Cloudette would fit in just fine with their group.

5. Zidane, the Great Pervert

Zidane chose this moment to speak up.

"So, Lightning, truth or dare?" He grinned, hoping to appear charming to the young woman. Lightning was having none of it, and ingnored him.

"Dare, let's see what you can do monkey."

"Oh, monkey is it? Well game on babe!" He was on his feet now, smirking and pointing at her triumphantly. "Well, you want a dare do you? Fine, kiss Terra!" He all but roared the dare, crossing his arms and closing his eyes imperiously. The circle went quieter faster than anyone though possible. The tension could have been cut with a breath, but luckily Lightning had a perfectly good gunblade for doing that.

"To hell with that monkey boy! What the hell do you take me for you little pervert, I should come over there and ram this Gunblade all the way up your as-" She was cut off as Terra leant over and placed her lips over her own, moving them slowly and with a hint of experience. Lightnings initial reaction was of freaking the hell out. after a few seconds of struggling against Terra's surprisingly strong grip, she found to her own confusion that she had started to react, almost instinctively - Cloud quickly covered Onion Knight's eyes, who struggled valiantly- but as soon as she had accepted it though, Terra was moving back to her original sitting position, smiling obliviously.

Lightning opened her eyes to see the distinctly male warriors staring at the two of them, mouths agape. She was pretty sure Zidane was about to have an aneurysm, and even Cloud and Squall looked like their minds had be blown to pieces. Onion Knight was pouting as he had missed most of the scene, much to Lightnings appreciation.

The silence was broken by a rather tactful Light

"Well... It's late comrades and there is much to be done on the morrow, so get some rest, now!" He hid his panic well, as he moved off to lay down on his own. The rest of the group quickly followed suit, hurrying away from the scene. As Cecil passed by Lightning faintly heard him muttering about someone named Rose, or something similar. Tidus wandered around, lost deep in thought before announcing he needed to take a bathroom break. Everyone chose to accept this as truth, and repressed it immediately. Poor Terra looked around at her friends as they left, eyes wide.

"What's wrong, did I do something I shouldn't have? Oh dear..." She lowered her head in shame, tears brimming in her purple eyes. Cecil stopped long enough to nudge Squall and gesture towards the half esper. Squall just looked back pleadingly. This was not a conversation he ever wanted to have, but Cecil pushed him forward, forcing him into it.

"Uh... Terra, it wasn't anything you uh... did."

The green haired girl looked up at him, noticing his unease.

"Was it because I kissed Lightning? Celes always said you did that to show you were great friends with someone whenever we did it..."

Squall promptly collapsed.

Okay, I have no idea what came over me there, but how's that for a scene huh? Maybe I'll put in more, maybe I won't... Anyways, hope you enjoyed and please review.