𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀

Cloud Strife x reader: Cure

Alright this is my first ever request. @CloudFair1997 was the first to request out of this book. Request: 'Could it take place during Advent Children where she tries to help Cloud find a cure for a Stigma?'

It was a few years after the Silver Soldier had fallen. After those few years the Stigma had spiked. Hitting many children and people, including you and Cloud. You had met Cloud through Zack, Zack was your brother. When you lost your brother, you had lost everything. You were with Cloud when you saw your brother in the waste lands of Midgar. Both second class SOLDIERS. Saying his last few words to both of you, telling you both that you were his 'living legacy.' When he let out his last breath both of you broke down so hard, as the rain soon fell on you both. Cloud was hit pretty hard by this but you, oh, you were hit harder than Cloud. Cloud had only lost his best friend while you had lost your last family member. Cloud had the thought of keeping you out of his life, but he just couldn't. He couldn't leave you there just to continue sobbing over your brother's dead body, knowing that someone stole his life and was taken away from this world. Cloud picked you up bridal style and held you close, letting you just let it out. 

But soon after that he had brought you home with him, he took care of you even know you were isolating yourself for a very long time. Cloud and you soon became great friends. After all, that was a long time ago.

Cloud sped down the Midgar roads chasing after Kadaj, he was after Kadaj for 2 reasons 1. Kadaj had Janova in the box and was going to carry out the reunion and 2. Kadaj held you hostage. Making Cloud angry, he was suppose to protect you! But how did all of this happen?

"(Y/N), I want you to stay here. I'm going after Kadaj and his brothers." You suddenly grabbed his arm, stopping him in place.

"Cloud..... I can't let you do that..." You then stopped for a second.

"I just don't want to see you hurt." You then looked down at the wooden floor. Cloud didn't want to see you hurt either, but he knew you were too stubborn. He then nodded.

"Alright just stay close to me, I don't want any of them hurting you."  You were up in joy, you smiled then gave Cloud a hug. He was very tense at first then he gave in, he hasn't felt a hug in a while but, it felt warm to him. He didn't know what that feeling was, something he hasn't felt in a long time.

After when you two headed out the door of your shared home, he started up his bike, making a nice purr in response. You stepped one leg over the bike then held on tight to Cloud. When he did approach Kadaj somewhere, he couldn't find you. You were not back at the bike!

So here you are having no choice but to hold onto Kadaj for your dear life, he was defiantly going over the speed limit, knowing if you fall off your going to be paying the price with broken bones and maybe half of a face left. 

"Cloud!" You yelled.

"Hang on!" Cloud yelled back, still continuing the chase. While Kadaj's brother's; Yazoo and Loz, were trying to slow down Cloud. Bullets were flying at him while he blocked it with his buster sword. While the fight went on you tried to reason with Kadaj to let you go.

"Please just let me go!" You yelled over the roaring motor. He chose to ignore you, thinking that you were very annoying to him, and not worth his time. Cloud continued to fight Loz and Yazoo. After getting thrown around and hit how many times, he had you on his mind, he was going to get you back no matter the cost. 

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Cloud had to stop for a second now looking down to his left arm where you had tied a pink ribbon around the spot where it had the Stigma, you had tied that around his arm earlier so the Stigma couldn't spread. He knew you wanted to help him look for a cure, but he blamed himself for you getting into his fight. Knowing that you wouldn't want him to fight this alone. He knew where you were. At the Church. He started up his bike and drove toward the church.

At the church, Kadaj had stopped the bike, right near the flowers.

"Please just let me go..." You whimpered.

"No. Mother has plans for you, big sister." Kadaj turned his head smirking to you. Your Stigma had attacked you earlier making you unable to walk. It was getting worse and worse, you didn't want to die not now. But you knew your SOLDIER was going to come save you. As Kadaj looked towards the black box containing what ever that was left of his mother. 

"Mother!" He sounded finally happy then looking towards the box in his left hand. Seeing that there was a slice in the box. His breath started to shutter and he then gasped. There was a cut all the way through the box.

"Mother...." He said again with a choked up voice. You then put a hand on his shoulder.

"Mother!" He held the box close to him, he started to scream in pain and sounded like he was going to cry. You couldn't help but feel sad for him, you never knew your mother either. You suddenly heard another sound of a bike, Kadaj got out of that mourning mood of his. Then looked towards the crack of the door seeing that Cloud had showed up. You gasped seeing Cloud had came to get you. Kadaj started to growl as he shot some of the meteria blast at a pillar. The church doors suddenly crashed open seeing that is was Cloud. Kadaj drove full force at Cloud but as the pillar made it's way down Kadaj made the bike jump and onto the pillar you two went, you gasped and held on tight. Cloud looked over head as he saw you frighten. He halted his bike making the benches of the church crumble. Now sliding under the pillar. 

"Let (Y/N) go, Kadaj!" Cloud yelled. Kadaj then started to laugh as he threw you at Cloud. The Kadaj blasted another materia at Cloud, making Cloud's bike topple over. You were sure you were going to break bones when you hit the ground. But you didn't you felt a pair of strong arms wrap around you protectively. Holding you close to him, it was Cloud that caught you. You buried your head into his chest afraid that you will die at this moment. Back when you were a SOLDIER you were the only female there, you had to learn not to be afraid, but ever since your bother was taken from you that traumatised you. Another blast was going to come at you when there was some kind of water that came out of the ground then started to sprinkle every where. Both you and Cloud were amazed. Kadaj seemed to be scared of this water so he quickly escaped, by pressing the gas, not wanting to deal with both of you.

Both of you two continued to watch the water, Cloud then looked back to his arm and the Stigma was gone. Now that there was a pool of water in the church he then bent down and dipped you in. Your legs started to heal, there was no pain! 

"Are you alright, (Y/N)?" Cloud asked as you stood up.

"Thank you, Cloud." You suddenly hugged him, and starting to cry.

"Hey, hey, there is no need to cry." He stroked his fingers through your (H/L) (H/C) hair, in a soothing matter.

"But....but I made things worse!" Cloud then shook his head.

"No you didn't." Now taking a hold of your head he leaned his head against yours, both foreheads leaning against each other.

"You cured me." Now moving his head side to side, making his nose rub against yours.

"Promise me that you won't ever leave my side." You then sighed.

"I promise." Cloud then sealed the deal with a small kiss to your lips.

"I love you, (Y/N)." It was true he had feelings for you ever since you walked through the electrical building making you the first female SOLDIER.

"I love you too, Cloud...."

I hope you all have enjoyed it!

-Breanne