Savior

Questions and Answers

 "Do you know how to fight?" Cloud asked.

"I know archery and a little bit of martial arts, but that's about it," Daisey told him.

"Then we'll have to get you something at the weapon shop."

She smiled and nodded. They all helped Biggs, Wedge, and Jesse, dropping them off at a clinic so they could heal, before the five headed for the weapon shop. Thankfully they had a few bows in stock, she tested them out before she found one that really seemed to fit her; a long elven looking bow, with various carvings on it, it even had two materia slots at either end. They bought the bow and matching quiver along with some armor before equipping her with lightning and cure materia and heading off. On their way out of Sector 7 something dropped right in front of Daisey a yellow sense materia, she picked it up and told of her find, before handing it to Cloud and continuing on.

When they arrived at Aerith's house she was in awe of the beauty of the oasis in the midst of the slums. Flowers bloomed nearly everywhere, and strangely, crystal clear water flew from a waterfall behind the house, lighting up the area, even a few birds were heard in the trees. It was amazing, like they walked through a portal. "How is this possible?  Where is the water coming from?" she wondered aloud.

"I don't know," Zack admitted, "This place has always been...  Special..."  The group went up to the door and knocked, "Coming," A brown haired woman in a long green dress opened the door. "Cloud, wasn't it? It's about Aerith, isn't it?"

"... Sorry. Shin-Ra has her," Cloud said.

Elmyra explained everything she knew about Aerith and raising her.  Daisey watched Zack for any kind of reaction.  Her heart stopped and grew numb when she heard the words "Experiment" and "Research laboratory," she shivered violently.  Somehow it seemed to strike a chord with her, They're experimenting on Hollie...  Aren't they...?  But why...? 

"Hey, you okay, kid?" Daisey looked up to see Zack had spoken, she nodded afraid to speak, "We'll save Aerith... Right?" she nodded again.

She zoned out for the rest of the conversation until Barret shouted, "Marlene!"  which made her jump.  She breathed in shakily and rubbed her face and arms before running outside and sitting next to the stream.

"Tell me the truth," Zack said, "What's wrong? Are you worried about Hollie? We're going to save her and Aerith."

She shook her head before burying it in her knees, "I---I don't know... I'm---I'm scared..." She shivered again and hugged her knees, "I don't know... I don't know..."

"Hey, it's okay," He said patting her back.

"I don't understand!  Why did they take her!?  How did I get here!?  Why? What are we supposed to do?"

"You know all about the game maybe that's why the Goddess sent you here."

"Plenty of people do!!"

"...  I don't know, kid."

"We're not special!!!" she shouted, " Why were the Turks after us? What did we do? Why did they go into another world just to get us? How did they know about us?  Why?  Why?  Why?  I wanna go home!!" she bit her lip as it rembled violently, "I want mom and dad...!!  Why did they have to leave us!?  I don't wanna be alone!!"

"Hey...  You're not alone.  I'm here..."

"...  I want my mom and dad...  I want Hollie..."

He stroked her back,  "...  What happened to them...?  If you don't mind me asking..."

She was silent for so long he thought she wouldn't answer, "...  Car accident..." she mumbled, "A week before Christmas..."

"Goddess...  I'm sorry..."

She hugged her knees tighter, "I know--- I know all of the atrocities they've committed and will commit... Just thinking of all that pain and suffering as real now..." He hugged her, he was unsure of what to say, so he didn't say anything at all.

A few minutes later they heard the door open, "Should we really take Daisey with us?" Tifa asked, "She's only a kid..."

Daisey jumped up quickly and ran to them, "If you even think about ditching me you're gonna regret it!!!"  she wiped her eyes and stalked over to Cloud.

"I don't think you should go up there either Daisey," Cloud said.

She glared, "You bought me a weapon and now you want to leave me behind!?"

"There are monsters in the slums, I didn't want you to be walking around without a weapon..."

Her glare worsened so much so he had to look away. "My sister's up there, and I'm not leaving her.  She protected me...  So now I have to save her!"

"We'll bring her back to you," he said.

"No!  You won't!"

"And why wouldn't we?" he asked.

"Because you wouldn't be able to!  Don't worry about me, Zack said he's gonna protect me."

"I still don't---."

"We're wasting time! Do you want to save Aerith or not!?" She started walking, they sighed and followed behind. They all went to Sector 7 to catch the train up to the top plate. Thankfully they all passed the security checkpoints and made it to the top.