Turk Trouble for Spiky (Cloud)

[Maiah (Martial Arts Female)]

Martial Arts female had heard about the grunt, Cloud. In her days, he had been nothing but a Grunt soldier in ShinRa. Today, however, he had become somewhat of a rogue SOLDIER. Although, she never read any records that said he was a SOLDIER. Yet, he had a buster sword similar to the SOLDIERs Zack and Angeal. It was him that she had been sent out after. Why, she didn't know yet. She had yet to learn about the L'Cie. She wasn't even aware that even one of her fellow Turk was one too.

Tightening her leather gloves, Maiah's brown eyes narrowed a bit. She had no idea what she was up against but she figured she better have her head clear. If she didn't it would cost her with what she was about to do. Why bring in Cloud Strife though was a mystery. She still had yet to collect more information on him. Even now, on the other line of her cell phone, she had sent someone to go through their files to tell her more about the subject she was tracking.

From what information she gathered, Cloud Strife was a tough individual. However, alone she might not have too many problems handling him. Maiah was a strong girl for a Turk. That was why her weapons were her legs and fists. Listening to what was being relayed to her, she sighed and paused. Where she was, she was just a bit outside the 7th Heaven. "Uh huh, I'm outside the bar as we speak...anything else you can tell me about the target?" she inquired. Right now, she had dropped her usual quirk in talking like a guy. This was Turk business, she had to be more serious and level headed if she wanted to get the job done.

Why the others had insisted she go with another Turk or two, Maiah didn't understand. She never fought Cloud before but she felt a single guy couldn't be too bad. Sure, she wasn't going to underestimate him but she felt that he was being over estimated. "Alright, thanks. I'm going in." With that, Maiah clicked her cell phone shut. Silently, she moved her brown bangs out of her eyes as she scanned the area. It appeared to be void of others.

Good, not many would bare witness to what she was about to do. Quietly, Maiah stepped into the bar. Her senses were on edge as she looked around for the blond figure. She didn't think the target was aware that he was being tracked or even targeted. Not that it mattered, it just left a huge advantage for her. Hopefully, she'd get the job done. Maiah was determined to do her job cleanly and efficiently. There was no going back.

[cloud78strife]

Cloud Strife

Nightmares become real...
Love remains the same....
But soon everything will disappear....
All because of me....

Cloud Strife woke up in the morning. Knowing that Tifa and the kids were not there any more. They fled away to Repa's home world. Cloud had to remain here since he was the source to all this mess. He never got an answer from Tifa if she would be the one to become his wife. And now it looked like he would never know that answer. He stayed in the one place he knew he would be at peace in. 7Th Heaven. The cozy little life style was too much to leave. He had to spend the last few weeks here. But soon he would have to travel out to the Great Glacier and complete his focus. That was coming to be very close indeed. And he hated it. These days however Cloud felt more alone than any thing.

He woke up after sleeping in the kids room the night before. He hated the fact that this placed had gotten all quiet. He missed hearing the kids in the morning. And now he would never hear them again. They were both gone to a safe haven that Repa called her home. Tifa might have just figured it was best to evacuate early than later. She was always smart like that. Thinking about others safety above her own. That was one thing he really loved her for. She was selfless. He got dressed after he took a shower and walked into his bed room as he grabbed his sword and a rag. He knew it was about time to polish it again. He didn't have much to do on his own time. This was pretty much how his days were getting....

He knew however he was not completely deserted. Zack & Aerith were still in Midgar looking over him every few hours. Making sure he was alright. Now that everything was out in the open, Cloud felt better about not having to lie behind Zack's back. But it seemed to Cloud that the only things that kept him from going insane was indeed his two best friends that were a call away if he needed help. As he continued on with his sword he heard the front door's bell go off and the door shut after. He jumped slightly. As he knew he wasn't expecting any visitors. Unless they were Zack or Aerith...He put the polish rag on the arm of the chair he was sitting on and grabbed a hold of his swords handle tightly gripped....

He let the sword lay at his leg's side. He just knew he had to be very careful. As he walked out of his room and in the hall way. He could hear movemnt down stairs. As he moved slowly down to the end of the hall way. He made it at the top step. And looked down. There was nothing. It was a pretty big stair case...He moved down the first step and it creaked slightly. He flinched a hault. But started down yet again. As he did he could see a shadow down stairs....He walked slowly and then saw it was a Turk....But not one he knew very well...He raised his eye brow and kept his sword rested downwards as he walked over to her...."7Th Heaven is closed for a while..." He said calmly...


Word Count:: 565
Tag:: Maiah
Notes:: Can't help but remember the chase we did on FF Begins^^ XD

[Maiah (Martial Arts Female)]

(OOC: Lmfao especially the one where poor Reno got his nose busted.)

Martial Arts waited patiently. She knew very well her target would appear if he were really here like her sources had told her. Clutching her fingers, she readied for when he would arrive. She didn't exactly make herself unknown, she had been careful to make noise to make him curious. Looking around, she saw no real sign of anyone else. This situation was just getting better and better. Silently, she observed everything within from her view point. No one was around but she could hear someone out back somewhere.

It was only a matter of time before she would spring her trap. At least she was honorable enough to make her presence known instead of sneaking up on Cloud completely. Folding her arms, she waited as she heard the footsteps getting closer. They were faint, as if the other were unsure about their unsuspecting visitor. Then, before long, someone finally peered out from the stairway. Eventually, the person she was expecting came down the stairs walking toward her with the sword that had been described to her. Looking at it, it was pretty hefty looking.

Her brown eyes remained rather calm and collected despite what she was going to have to do here. Looking at Maiah, it was obvious she was no shorty for a lady. She was much taller than the usual standing at five feet and eight inches. Her appearance suggested she was not one to be taken lightly as she locked eyes with Cloud. His approach didn't at all intimidate her even though Cloud was clearly stronger looking. "I'm not here for a drink..." she trailed off, looking at him directly. Unclenching her fingers, Maiah got ready.

"You're Cloud Strife, are you not?" she questioned him evenly. Well, she decided if things would be civil, she might as well ask him to choose which way he wanted to come in. The easy way...or the hard way. It was always the hard way others chose but one would never know if someone actually went quietly. "I know from the way you're lookin' at me that you know I'm a Turk. I'm Martial Arts, I've orders to take you in." She watched him then after being so up front with the guy.

If he bolted, she would do what she could to keep up with him. Maiah wasn't beyond a fight if it came down to it. Her eyes were locked with his but her peripheral vision kept an eye on that huge sword of his. If Cloud knew any better, he'd note that Maiah's fighting style appeared to be similar to that of Tifa's since her only weapons appeared to be that of gloves. "It's nothing personal, just business." Which was true. With Maiah, this mission was just a job.

Just like she did with every mission, she would make sure she accomplished what she needed to. Whether Mr. Strife liked it or not, he was coming in. Even if she had to drag him the entire way there, unconscious. Maiah was no weakling so dragging him around wouldn't be that much of a hassle. "What's it gonna be? Are you going to come in quietly or do we have to do this the hard way?"

[cloud78strife]

Cloud Strife

Nightmares become real...
Love remains the same....
But soon everything will disappear....
All because of me....

"I'm not here for a drink..." "You're Cloud Strife, are you not?" "I know from the way you're lookin' at me that you know I'm a Turk. I'm Martial Arts, I've orders to take you in." "It's nothing personal, just business." "What's it gonna be? Are you going to come in quietly or do we have to do this the hard way?"

He should've she wasn't here for a drink. That was a stupid thing to say at first. By her stench she was indeed a Turk. There were very few Turks he got along with. He's never laid his eyes upon this one up close and personal. She looked to be all strong and tough looking. He could tell by the sound of her voice that she probably would not take any crap either. Well, at least she knew how to hold herself upright. He could see the fighter in her eyes. She would not have to give a demostration either. But he knew now why she was here. And he was not going to take any of that crap either. The thing was, he could not let himself get caught by any political force. Because simply of his focus...He had the perfect place for his focus to be completed at.

The Great Glacier was a cold enough place that he knew that was a perfect area to start his transoformation as crystal. "I should've known you weren't here for a cold drink." He said flatly at her as he backed away from her slowly. Why'd she have to interupt his day? He was going to get coffee soon. And now he was going to have to cancel that apparently. He continued to grip his sword's handle tightly. She wouldn't stop looking at the thing. She was good not to. He could spring her on an attack at any giving moment. But him being a L'Cie this sickness he had in his head and every where else was making him weaker by the moment. Would he even be able to hold his own?

"You should know I take no crao from Turks. Miss." That was her answer right there. She gotten herself in a fickle that was certain. He couldn't let her catch him andrestrict him a four wall room. He couldn't be captured at all. "But I can't be captured at the moment." He realized he was not wearing his gloves this time around. She would see his brand clearly on the top of his hand. At this point he really cared less about people finding out these days. Most people have evacuated to Repa's home world any way. There were a few people here. Apparently the Turks decided to stick around. Idiots. "Look, I don't particular like Turks, you should know. But I don't want to kill any one when this all comes down...I can get you to safety if you let me...." He was trying his best to avoid a fight....


Word Count:: 509
Tag:: Maiah
Notes:: ^^ XD

[Maiah (Martial Arts Female)]

It wasn't like Maiah enjoyed this. She had her orders so she would do as she was instructed to do. She didn't mess around. Facing Cloud, she could see the realization dawn on him then after hearing her speak. At least she had the guts to tell him up front what it was going to be like. Martial Arts wasn't afraid of Cloud but she was prepared for an attack if he were to do so.

Hearing him respond, she didn't flinch. He had every right to get angry with the intrusion. Although, he really should've locked the door if he didn't want any company. Her expression hadn't changed any as he told her that he doesn't take crap from Turks. She knew very well from the history she gathered prior that he and the Turks had many encounters in the past. Specifically, Reno, Rude, Tseng and Elena. Maiah just remained put, she didn't care if he had issues with Turks. Let him judge them for what he thought they were. It was just a job to her, nothing different from the mercenary life if you thought about it.

"Sorry, blondie but orders are orders. Like I said, nothing personal!" she replied evenly, unbothered by his words. She would take him in by any means necessary. Like she said, orders were orders. Martial Arts rarely failed a mission. She wondered how bad this Cloud Strife was. If he managed to hurt Reno pretty good, he might be a problem. Then again, Reno fought three people at once by himself. How was this Cloud all by himself, hm? Probably not too bad but she would see for herself here. Of course, Cloud wouldn't recognize her. Maiah had been a Turk long before his time as a Grunt soldier.

She raised an eyebrow at him quizzically. Save her? Did he really think she was born yesterday? Maiah didn't need any saving here. If anyone needed the saving, it was him. She had no intentions of killing him, just taking him in. For what reasons, she didn't know. Just take him back to ShinRa HQ. It probably wasn't even as bad as this guy thought it was but considering his history with ShinRa, she could see why he would be wary. WRO though was a good thing making up for the mistakes ShinRa made.

"Listen here pretty boy. If anyone needs the saving, it's gonna be you. I'm no damsel in distress and I don't need saving." She tightened her gloves, looking back at Cloud as they were conversing. She noted a strange brand on his wrist. From her studies, nothing had been said about any tattoos or other markings.

"What's that on your wrist?" she inquired. She didn't yet know about the L'Cie and that one of her fellow Turks was one too. She could almost tell Cloud was trying not to go into a fight but it was inevitable, it seemed.