Ezio, Tifa, Aerith & Yuna

[Yuna Braska]

Cloud shrugged slightly as he turned his head to Tifa. He was very cautious of the area, shifting his eyes around the beach just in case. Cloud didn't nod to Squall, but began to make his way up the beach to the first of the houses. He was finding it hard to walk on the soft and shifting sand.

Yuna smiled happily and kissed Tidus. " I suppose so.."

[Tifa Lockhart]

Tifa moved to follow Cloud without another word.

Zack nodded to Squall, squeezing Aerith's hand.
"See you." He said, before turning in the direction Rinoa had indicated that the small township was located.

[The Painted Lady]

Aerith squeezed Zack's hand back, hugging his arm gently to her as she followed his feet. She didn't utter a word, still heartbroken at having to leave her children.

Tidus grinned, taking hold of Yuna hands.
"Alright, let's go then. The break's over," he laughed.

[Elario Luminus]

Rinoa gave overhead watch for Zack and Aerith, giving her a vantage point to warn them of any impending danger they may be in.

Squall sighed as everyone moved out, kind of coldly, as he saw it. He knew he and Rinoa had something to do with it all, with showing up unannounced and telling everyone they had to leave their homes, friends and families. He shook his head, then turned to follow Cloud.

[Yuna Braska]

Yuna opened the door with a creak, stepping out to view the whole beach but what she saw was confusing. Their was an unfamiliar man upon the sand with a sword in his hand ready. She heard more footsteps coming up the sand path towards their house but couldn't see who they were. Taken into account the recent events of the crystal copies, Yuna was beginning to panic.

Cloud easily climbed up the small cliff that was only a meter taller than him and offered his hand down to Tifa. They were at the back of one of the house's and it seemed like a simple cottage. Hearing the creaking of an old door he realized that they might of lost their element of surprise.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Tifa murmured her thanks to Cloud as he hoisted her up the cliff, brushing the sand off of her clothes once she had a secure footing. Her attention was captured at the same moment as Cloud's when she heard the creaking of a door opening. She looked up, suddenly alert, but she was certain the woman who stood at the door of the house looked familiar.
"Y-" She began, frowning, she was obviously just seeing things... or was she? It was worth a try... "Yuna?" She called out her uncertain query.

Zack and Aerith were in town now, walking through the center, ignoring the looks of alarm that were given to them by the people.
"Just smile a look friendly." He murmured to Aerith, forcing a rather unconvincing smile onto his face.

[The Painted Lady]

"When do I not look friendly," Aerith joked weakly.

Tidus joined Yuna when he noted her stance, grabbing Brotherhood, ready to defend again.
"What is it?" he asked as he joined her.

[Elario Luminus]

Squall had quickly caught up to Cloud and Tifa, and vaulted up next to them. He heard the obvious unsheathing of a sword and readied his gunblade quickly, searching his surrounds.

Rinoa felt the tingle of panic from Squall, but knew he'd be fine. Her Knight, being the most powerful Knight in the history of Sorcery, would be fine.
And besides, he's got another Knight and his Sorceress with him. Rinoa thought with a calm smile as she landed just outside of the town behind Zack and Aerith. She folded her wings into her back, making them disappear, then ran to catch up with Zack and Aerith. The Sorceress came to a sudden walking pace next to Zack, with a smile much more friendly than the SOLDIERs. She even took it upon herself to wave to a few children, who happily waved back.
How easy it must be to be a child...

[Yuna Braska]

Yuna heard a familiar voice call out her name. She flinched before looking around to find Tifa, Cloud and the same unfamiliar man. Yuna grinned happily when she spotted her old friends. "Tifa?!" Yuna said as she ran to her friend to hug her. "How did you get here?" Yuna asked still confused.

Cloud looked up when Tifa called Yuna's name and now understood who they were looking for.

[Tifa Lockhart]

"The big portal!" Tifa exclaimed with a happy laugh, hugging Yuna back, "So this is Spira?" She giggled merrily, turning to gesture to Cloud and Squall that it was all OK.

Zack tried very hard to wipe the scowl off of his face, but it was proving to be rather difficult, now they were scaling the stairs that lead up to the large stone structure.

[The Painted Lady]

Aerith almost burst into tears again at the mere sight of the children on the street. She held Zack's hand tightly, shrinking back a little, gripping her staff tightly in her other hand.

Tidus relaxed a little when Yuna ran forward to hug Tifa. These were definitely not enemies.
"You know, you really should have called ahead," he joked, sheathing his sword and offering a hand for Cloud to shake in greeting.
"A lot of weird stuff has been going on here..."

[Elario Luminus]

Squall sheathed his gunblade, eyeing the tanned blonde's sword. It was a perfect image of the one that Cosmos had shown him. Now content with who they were, he waited for Cloud or Tifa to introduce him to their friends. While he waited, Squall focused on the Flare spell he was supposed to create, with bright blue and green swirls of energy twisting around him.

Rinoa put a hand on Zack's pauldron gently. 'Perhaps...Zack...I should handle the talking? You're obviously not in a conversing mood, and...' she glanced at Aerith and lowered her voice. 'Aerith needs your comfort, or at least your attention at the moment. Just wait here, and I'll go inside and talk, kay?' she asked, tilting her head.

[Yuna Braska]

Yuna looked to the portal on the beach and was still confused about why it was there. "But why are you here?"Yuna asked Tifa with one hand on her hip and the other beside her.

Cloud took up Tidus's hand and shook it hard. " Weird stuff has been happening everywhere." Cloud replied. He looked to his friend who still had his weapon out and rubbed the back of his head. "Uhh this is Squall.. " Cloud said not really knowing what to say about the situation they were about to present to this couple.


(( Sorry all my posts have been crap lately.. school had turned my brain to mush))

[Tifa Lockhart]

Zack looked a little skeptical at Rinoa's comment for a moment, but when she suggested that he needed to care for Aerith, he glanced at the woman, instantly knowing the sorceress was correct.
"Alright, we'll wait here." He said, moving back to Aerith's side and pulling her into a hug.

Tifa glanced at Squall as Yuna asked them why they were even in Spira to start with.
"Well... i think our friend Squall here is better at explaining that then we are..."

[The Painted Lady]

Aerith didn't resist Zack's hold, burying her face in his chest. Her shoulders shook, but she did her best not to cry.

Tidus turned his attention to the silent brunette as Cloud directed it there.
"Uh, hi... Tidus," he introduced.
"And this is my wife Yuna," he said, sneaking an arm around the woman's waist.