Yuna, Aerith & Tifa

[The Painted Lady]

Aerith offered Zack a small smile.
"Together, I know we can," she said softly, kissing him back tenderly.

[Yuna Braska]

Yuna was surprised by Paine's immediate answer, she was expecting to have to convince her to join her ... and Rikku. But she was rather happy that she did. She walked back into the communications room as they had to prepare quickly for departure.

Gippal had already contacted Nooj and Baralai and filled them in on the situation. They all agreed that what they were doing was the right thing. Rikku was getting all excited by jumping up and down on the spot shaking her hands.
"We are really going arn't we, oh this is going to be so much fun, the gullwings back in the action , with a few new additions of course, OH! when can we go!"
Yuna went up to Tidus and wrapped her arms from behind around his neck.
"Buddy is in the docks ready for us on the edge of Home. We can leave in a minimum of a couple of hours, if we are to get a reply soon that is." Gippal said to the party as he left the room quickly. Rikku put her hands on her hip and pouted.
"Well he was quick to go?!" she said confused.

Cloud looked for some more information on the screen that was pulled up.
"I'll repeat them again but be more specific." He said waiting for Tifa to ready the machine again. He didn't want to touch any buttons unless he knew what he was doing.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Tifa hit a few buttons, zoning the machine in on the signal they'd recieved the message from and then she turned to Cloud.
"It'll be clearer this time i'd say... the signal will be less fractured." She pushed the button that sent out the signal, "Ready when you are."

Zack smiled and kissed Aerith back, squeezing her hand. "Let's go see if Cloud and Tifa have had any luck."

[The Painted Lady]

Aerith nodded, letting Zack lead her back. She wondered if Tseng would be back yet...

Tidus crouched when he felt Yuna's arms around his neck, wrapping his arms around her legs and hoisting her up into a piggy-back as he straightened.
"What's wrong Rikku?" he teased.
"Missing him already?"

[Yuna Braska]

"This is Cloud Strife of the DSS squad, Our coordinates are close to 98.45 degree's east of the sun's paranormal turn, and 243.7 degree's south west of the bright moon's position now. Three turns north of quadrant five and six back turns west north west of quadrant two. We are expecting your arrival in the docks of Junon (dont know but meh), our thanks and praise be to you for answering our plee." Cloud took a step back and brushed back his hair. He hid a smile of pure thankfulness but was still concerned about Aerith, and Zack.

Yuna was caught off guard when Tidus lifted her up but she soon relaxed and rested her head on his shoulder.
".... NO!" Rikku tried to defend herself but others in the crew just giggle in their palms.
"Grr.. you big meanies!" Rikku complained before walking out of the recorder room.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Zack and Aerith entered the communications room just as Cloud finished his message, the SOLDIER looked surprised.
"We've had a reply?" He asked, gently steering Aerith into the room and over to a chair, sitting her down, afraid the woman might be suffering from shock.

Paine had made all the necessary arrangements and was on her way to the nearest teleporter to Home.

[The Painted Lady]

Aerith let Zack steer her into a chair, but she wasn't keen on releasing Zack's hand just yet. She squeezed it gently at his question. Could help be coming their way?...

Tidus laughed loudly as Rikku left.
"Nice defence!" he called, but he fell silent quickly.
The radio had just crackled to life again.

[Yuna Braska]

Cloud turned to the door when it suddenly opened. Though when Zack came in almost carrying Aerith to her chair, he was very concerned. "From a place called Spira? They are sending help. " Cloud looked to Aerith and then back to Zack. "Is she alright?" He asked with a soft voice.

Yuna jumped from Tidus's back onto the floor again when she heard the receiver pick up something, the transmission this time was coming through clear though. The crew stopped to listen to the male again on the message and some wrote down what they instructed into their database. Yuna was silent until the message was over, she turned to Tidus and smiled. " Are you ready?" Yuna asked Tidus. They only had to wait for Buddy to finish reparing the ship and for Paine to arrive before they could take off. So it wouldn't be too long until they can get going. They had to of course pack the supplies and anything they may need, but most of those things were already here in Home.

[Tifa Lockhart]

As if on cue the door to the communications room opened and Paine walked in, her arms folded and her expression serious.
"So what're we doing?" She asked.

Zack glanced at Aerith when Cloud posed his question and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.
"She's alright... just a bit shaken."

[The Painted Lady]

((Tifa, want Denzel to say Tseng has arrived?))

Aerith clutched Zack's hand tightly, but looked up to Cloud, giving him a weak smile.
"I'm okay Cloud," she said softly.

Tidus grinned, turning to face Paine as she arrived.
"Going on an intergalactic journey of selfless deeds and heroism!" he declared, pumping his fist.

[Yuna Braska]

Cloud nodded and took a seat himself. "We had to send a reply with coordinates so they can arrive as soon as possible." Cloud turned to Zack and Aerith once more. " So what was it you exactly saw?" Cloud asked, wanting to know what is causing his home harm once again.

Yuna smiled happily when Paine had arrived, and giggled to Tidus's description. It was funny because it was rather exact. " We have received distress calls from another planet, and Cid here tells us that it is possible to reach them.. it's just never been brought up" Yuna said turning to Cid. "We are leaving very soon, and yes Rikku is coming along"

[Tifa Lockhart]

"I'll try to contain my excitement." Paine said in a droll voice, though she was smiling about it, an adventure sound good to her, even if it was one with Rikku involved.
"When do we leave?"

Zack squeezed Aerith's shoulder reassuringly and opened his mouth to tell Tifa and Cloud what they'd seen when the door slid open and the auburn haired boy Cloud raised walked in.
"Ah... Sorry Sir." He said with a crisp salute to both Cloud and Zack, "Tseng is here to see you sir." Denzel stepped aside to reveal the other man who stood in the door-frame.

[The Painted Lady]

Tidus checked an imaginary watch.
"In approximately... soon," he replied to Paine.

Aerith was just about to lightly chastise Denzel for calling Zack 'Sir', when she saw the Turk waiting not far behind him. His usually impeccable suit was beginning to resemble that of Reno's and he looked under-slept and dishevelled. Aerith immediately got to her feet, rushing over to wrap her arms tightly around him. His arms didn't rise from his side to return the gesture, but after a moment, she felt his forehead drop on her hair.
"We can stop this Tseng..." she said, muffled into his shoulder.
She got no response from the stoic Turk.

[Yuna Braska]

Cloud was confused by Tseng's state, what had happened that he had not heard about. Telling by Aerith's comforting hug, it might not of been good. Cloud turned to Zack with a confused look on his face, but he stayed silent not wanting to ask in case it was not the right moment too.

Yuna clapped her hands with excitement"Then let's get going then!" She said as she gave Paine a high five where her hands were placed and jumped in a circle. " We will see you down at the dock Cid in time for lift off!" Yuna said turning to the navigator and throwing one hand in the air before grabbing Paine's and Tidus's hands to run out of the room and towards the dock where Buddy would be getting the Celsius prepared. Yuna knew this might not be a very pleasant adventure, but she was just so overwhelmed that she was back with the Gullwings and going off to another planet.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Zack sighed and caught Cloud's curious expression, mouthing one word to him. 'Elena'. He hoped the blonde would understand what he meant.

Tifa caught Zack's lips and a hand moved to cover her mouth and stop herself from gasping... how horrible.