Chapter 25 - Obligatory Shopping Episode

Cloud had spent a lot of time thinking about what the SOLDIER supplies store would look like. In fact, when he'd still wanted to join SOLDIER, he'd spent an embarrassing amount of time daydreaming about the moment he would step into it to choose his SOLDIER weapon.

Summary: Cloud finally gets a peek into the ( Read more... )

Goodbye Hero: Chapter 24 - Meeting of Minds

Summary: They meet at the Honeybee Inn. It's the first visit for most of them, and it doesn't disappoint.

An amazingly chatty chapter, but the surroundings are fun and the snacks are delicious.

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/75932000
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Goodbye Hero: Chapter 23 -What Going Down Under There?
Summary: Machinations and double-talk at Shinra. Then Cloud gets to deal with Genesis who has his own verbal flair.

In other words, things are discussed, plans are made, and chocobos are tracked down.

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/74683143
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Not Far At All

(It's been a while, but here it is)

Summary: Aerith watches as the team navigates Shinra's tricky hospitality. Discoveries and confessions are made. Also showers are taken (enjoy picturing the nekkidness).

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/73553586

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Chapter 21 - Finish Her!

Summary: If they want to get out of Shinra Tower, they need to win the battle against Jenova Dreamweaver, and Tifa's had enough of being left in the back.

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Story summary: Cloud did join Shinra, but there he stopped. He did his tour and got out. Once discharged, he moved under the plate, earning gil by doing odd jobs and monster hunting in the wastes around Midgar. On this particular day, it wasn't a monster he found, but a shot-to-hell SOLDIER who wasn't quite dead.
A story of building a new life, ( Read more... )

Goodbye Hero: Chapter 19 - Carry the Load
Summary: Deepground is a mess. Once they find Genesis (if they find Genesis), they still need to get out before they're discovered, or it collapses. Or both. Both is a possibility.

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Go Down Swinging
AN: A bit later than I'd hoped, but here's another chapter. Hope you enjoy it.

Chapter Summary: Down and down - into the deep, dark depths. It was exciting and scary, and Aerith didn't know what to expect, but she knew it wasn't gross kids' songs!
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Shinra's Deep Secret
Chapter Summary: Shinra's inability to build in a straight line hampers the team's desire to be quick and efficient, but it gives them a chance to talk about Tseng's offer, the future, and a bunch of other things that they might have avoided otherwise.

Word count: ≈4.5k in this chapter

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Unwelcoming Halls

Chapter Summary: Tifa isn't sure she wants to be part of this group, but it's not really a choice she has down here. Still, she'll keep her eyes open. But a former SOLDIER turns out to be the last thing she needs to be concerned about.

Word count: ≈5k in this chapter

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