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, gaining new friends, and a past that isn't quite done.
Warning: This is a long one.
Contains: Alternate Universe- Zack Lives, Alternating POV, Bisexual Character, Canon-Typical Violence, Discussions of sex and sexuality, F/M, Friendship, M/M, Minor Character Death, Monster Hunting, PTSD, Recovery
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Chapter 20 – Moving Up Summary: The team's escaped from Deepground, but they're not safe yet. They still need to get out of Shinra Tower, and Zack may have overlooked one tiny, but important detail.
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