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                       POV:Cloud Strife
I saw a city in the distance,it didn't look that far,but I had been walking for days on in,barely having food or water,not to mention shinra soldiers had attacked me multiple times.Once I reached the entrance I was ready to pass out,no food or drink left,but I was defiant,I fell to the floor and stayed there.I started noticing illegal things going on,a women screaming,a child trading something that wasn't good,and then a crowd formed around me,weapons in hand,but I was not going to lose to some mere criminals,no tifa would kill me when I got back."This really what you kids want?Cause if so then I'll make sure you get beat real fast."I said,there faces turned angry and I reached for my buster sword.

[Cielmira]

The crowd was undeterred by Cloud's words, grins forming on many of their faces as they noted his obvious weariness. Still, he drew the giant blade easily enough which did seem to spawn a few beads of sweat. From the back a rather mischievous goomba urged the crowd forward, "You seem a bit tired boy, why don't you let us escort you to the nearest hotel?" A snicker escaped from some of the group while others took to batting their weapons in their hands.

In one of the alleys nearby stood a dark dragoness poking a sly little mouse. "You're lucky I didn't fry you up and swallow you whole," she spouted angrily, nudging her talons softly toward the rodent. Of who was doing very well to pretend he wasn't intimidated by the four legged beast before him. "If I even smell you on my street again..."

"Aye, got it you lizard," he replied with a flick of his small hands. The response received a flaring of Cynder's nostrils which then spawned a bit of blackened smoke in the air. "Not everyone can do missions you know. And it isn't like this place is booming with jobs," the mouse continued. Cynder glared down at him. "Okay okay. I'll go volunteer at a kitchen or something, at least then I wouldn't go hungry." He then turned from her, waving his whip like tail in her face deliberately. She took in a breath. The thief's head turned and he gasped before scurrying off, the dragoness following through with a feinted action of using her breath weapon.

She amused herself with watching the rodent scurry away, folding in her wings fully with a huge smirk on her face. While she didn't get any of her things back it was still a satisfactory victory. Cynder spun around and pridefully trotted back into the main market area, noticing a distinct lack of overall traffic compared to usual; not that she came here often... With a quick scan of the area she spotted the crowd.

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I drank a potion after him saying I looked a bit tired,"Me,escort,in the same sentence?Don't make me laugh short stuff,before I stomp you like a bug,and plus,that potion just healed me,I hope your not scared."I said the end sarcastically, it was hilarious that they thought they could beat me,even if I just got to,what did he call this place again?The life sphere?i couldn't remember.However I did see something approach,a dragon by the looks of it, but was it friend...or unpreferably,foe.Only time would tell."And by the way I'm not stupid, I know you guys are small fry,so you should just leave before you get hurt to bad."I said as I slashed at them so they'd back up,right now I was only buying time,I didn't know if they had any tricks up their sleaves,but given the chance, I'd slash them.

[Cielmira]

"Healin' don't mean you regain stamina," a brusque voice came from within the crowd. Though it was unlikely the owner knew much about the specific potions Cloud drank and were going off of basic knowledge they knew from their own and other's of who they've interacted. Potions didn't mean food or water either. The smirks only grew as they listened to his threats; now they were aware of something valuable he may have on him to steal.

A vulture-like bird landed on the roof of a stall and giggled, making eye contact with a Kremling holding a bat near Cloud. As for his slight insult toward the beings surrounding him, and Cloud's followup swipe, the crowd didn't take it well. Being that the 'first strike' had technically been thrown down the close Kremling lunged forward in retaliation as the warrior drew back his weapon. Simultaneously the bird above dove down with a shriek, and the previous Goomba hopped forward and intended to follow up the Kremling's strike with a headbutt from below. Various other being surged forward, some from behind, some from beside, it was hard to keep track of.

The dragon onlooker noted how it went down and considered leaving it be. These black market guys had a lot of good items to throw around, and she'd rather not involve herself un-strategically with any of the groups... but... this blond was obviously new. Cynder frowned and flicked her tail in an annoyed fashion before extending her wings and taking to the sky with the help of scaling one of the booths first.

Once a few dozen feet up she approached the group and dove in from the side the brightest section in the visible sky, paying very close attention to where the large weapons were being thrown around in the fight. When she would be coming just outside of striking distance of the largest, the giant cleaver-like blade of the newcomer, Cynder flared her wings and released a Siren Scream. Her form darkened by the light behind her, radiating red waves of fear filled energy emanating from her maw along with the ear piercing shriek, sharp blades, talons, and horns obviously present on her body, and her suddenly close proximity, those who were previously unaware of her presence would find it very difficult not to turn and run.

Cynder did not land after this, preferring to remain above so as to take distant shots at the few who would remain. As well as to remain out of range of the blond guy, since he would have no way of telling from that display alone she was an ally to him and not a more fearsome foe.

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The dragon began to fly and then screeched,making some enemies run away,I lunged at the kremling and he fell over,either dead or passed out,leaving only a few left,I then performed a combo and killed three,leaving even less,I saw fear in their eyes,but I didn't care,I was working my way towards the leading goomba,when he lunged hard at the dragon,"Crap..."This gave the enemies a boost,and the leader took his chance,"Do you honestly believe you can beat us?Come,join our ranks,we won't hurt you I promise."He had a grin,and then I had an idea,and winked at the dragon signaling my plan,deception."Ok,fine,there's nothing to do anyways."He grinned happily as if he had gotten his prize.Then someone started badmouthing him,and he did something unforgivable,he killed his own teammate... my rage took over,I was shaking,and I annihilated them,only leaving the leader left.Then,I passed out.

[Cielmira]

Cynder watched from above the brutality this strange blond human unleashed upon the brigands. Quite frankly the whole thing seemed a bit silly and she found herself questioning why she had even bothered. Well, at least all she did was cause a scare. The dragon let herself down softly and weaved herself carefully between the trophies to stand between the two sides. Once positioned she activated the Goomba's trophy and watched his eyes spin a bit as he recouped himself.

"Now, I think you're finished here," she began, her tail flicking agitated behind her. Cynder looked to begin speaking more but the Goomba merely nodded hurriedly, activated the few trophies of his 'allies' and then ran off. When they were well out of the way Cynder turned to the trophy of Cloud. It was obvious she couldn't leave him around here. In fact, a nearby merchant gave her a look very telling of what may happen if she didn't.

Frowning and with a roll of her eyes she nabbed some rope from a nearby pile of supposed junk at the side of a stall then carefully wrapped it around the trophy. The dark dragon then took to the skies holding the thing. It was rather heavier than she would have liked but with help from her wind element she was able to move along at a slow pace. She would take him to the residential area. It was quieter, less people, and those that were there typically didn't like to cause trouble. Once down in a random street, likely the first one she saw so she could alleviate the burden, Cynder would activate the trophy and stand back.