(Time skip)

The party had arrived at the peaceful town of Kalm and were resting after their long walk from the City of Mako, Midgar. 

Everyone was sound asleep as the sun was rising from the horizon, all except for Y/N, who was not getting enough sleep due to the events he endured from the villa safehouse, especially the strange glowing metal orb, which projected an illusion of Sephiroth and also the unknown vision of Aerith kneeling and praying.

The images played in his mind as he tossed and turned in his bed until he sat up and gasped for air. He turned on his lamp and looked around the room to see everything is normal. He wiped his sweat as he heard knocking on his door.

Y/N: yeah?

Barret: yo Assassin Boy, get your ass up, everyone waitin' for you

Y/N: on my way

Y/N got up and placed his dual hidden blade gauntlets on along with his Twin Saber and joined the others in the living room.

Aerith: hey there!

Y/N: hmm... what's going on?

Barret: Cloud is about to tell us what Sephiroth was like before

Cloud: if Tifa is okay with it

Tifa: uhh yeah sure

Y/N: you're gonna tell me Sephiroth used to be one of the good guys?

Cloud: I don't say good, but he was one of the best warriors then

(Flashback begins)

Cloud went on to tell the story, but in reality it was all false memories and that he was living in his old friend Zack's point of view. 

Y/N: you two went to Nibelheim?

Cloud: yeah. Us and two other Shinra infantrymen were with us that day

Y/N: Sephiroth was testing your skills

Cloud: more like a performance review

Y/N: hmm...

Barret: sounds like Sephiroth was a stand up guy

Cloud: he was at first, until he mentioned his mother, Jenova

The mentioning of Jenova alarmed everyone; it was the name of the experiment of Professor Hojo back at Midgar.

Barret: wait a minute. Jenova, as in the one back in Shinra?

Cloud: yup. That's right

Cloud continued to tell the story and mentioned that Tifa was their tour guide around Mt. Nibel and found an abandoned Mako reactor building, which contained the professor's messed up experiment. Sephiroth then soon found out and questioned himself of his existence, that he is also an experiment of Project Jenova.

Y/N: so he shut himself in the manor for days?

Cloud: he kept reading books, like he's a madman

Y/N: and that's when the hero fell from grace?

(Flashback continues)

Cloud went silent for a few seconds before continuing on with the flashback. He woke up to saw that the village was on fire, and Sephiroth was responsible for it. 

After burning Nibelheim to the ground, Sephiroth went back to the facility and looks to "reunite" with his "mother," Jenova.

The young Tifa pursued the former SOLDIER and saw the dead body of her father. 

Young Tifa: I'm sick of this... I'm sick of all of this!

The tour guide picked up Sephiroth's Masamune and looks to strike the former hero. But as she was about to strike, Sephiroth's strength overwhelmed her.

Young Tifa: you killed my dad! You destroyed my home!

Sephiroth coldly stared and smirked before striking Tifa down himself with his sword, knocking her unconscious. Cloud ran in and saw his childhood friend on the ground. Cloud carried her to safety before going on to pursue Sephiroth.

(End of flashback)

Cloud: and the rest was history

Barret: the hell it is! That's it?!

Tifa: I remember that moment. Sephiroth disappeared five years ago

Aerith: and said he was killed in action

Barret: hmph. Shinra just blowing up propaganda, making everyone dumbasses

Aerith: question! Does that make me a dumbass?

Barret: well uhh... no

Y/N: I never believed a single word they said. Typical Shinra always covering up their mess

Aerith then stretched her arms as her body was feeling stiff.

Aerith: well all this sitting got to me

Tifa: I think it's time I take you back to the room. Get a night's rest

Red XIII: tomorrow is another day

The party separated to their rooms with Red comically taking Barret's bed, making the big man sleep on the couch.

As for Y/N, he couldn't sleep for a while, and instead went to the rooftop for some fresh air. He once again got those disturbing visions again. He held his head as he groaned in pain.

Vision Aerith: please... lend me your strength

Y/N gasped and shook his head to regain his senses. Then he heard a voice calling to him, he turned to see it was Cloud.

Cloud: hey. You alright?

Y/N rubbed his forehead and groaned.

Y/N: I'm fine, just needed some air

Cloud: you seem distant since we arrived. Tifa is worried about you

Y/N: well tell her I'm fine

Cloud: huh?

Y/N: look, I'm not saying I'm jealous. You and Tifa go back, way back; I think it's right for you two catch up after five years. You have a lot of explaining to do to her

Before Cloud can say a word, Y/N already left and went back to his room to try and get some sleep.

(The next day)

Y/N managed to get a few hours of sleep as he felt well rested and a bit relaxed from last night. He got out of his room and saw that everyone left and walked around Kalm.

Y/N took in the peaceful atmosphere of the town, but still kept his guard up in case Shinra or the Turks may strike at any moment.

As he walked around, he saw Tifa looking around a store.

Tifa: hey there, you okay?

Y/N silently nodded as he fixed his hood.

Tifa: Cloud and I talked last night, it was... serious

Y/N: he didn't think you were dead? Not some sort of imposter?

Tifa: I had proof and I showed him, here you can see for yourself

She lifted her top a bit to reveal the scar that was caused by Sephiroth's sword.

Y/N: I didn't hear the part of how you survived

Tifa: when my marshal arts teacher Zangan found me, he helped and nursed me back to health

Y/N: sounds like a great mentor to me, but where was Cloud in all of this?

Tifa: that's the thing, he wouldn't tell me that

Y/N: guy is one with many secrets

Tifa: if only he was more open like when were in Nibelheim

Y/N: he'll come around and I told him that you two should catch up since you two go way way back

Tifa: huh?

Y/N: I love you Tifa, you know that. But you and Cloud had been apart for too long, so it's best I let you two be together and catch up

Tifa: Y/N, you're so sweet, one of a kind

The two shared a loving kiss on each other's lips, and as they slowly pulled back, the SOLDIER Assassin gently stroked her cheek while Tifa lovingly leaned on his hand.

Y/N: I'll go walk around

Tifa nodded and smiled.

Tifa: have fun, and don't overwork yourself

Y/N chuckled and continued to walk around Kalm while he try to forget all the disturbing visions.

Aerith: Y/N! Over here!

The Assassin saw the sweet flower peddler and joined her.

Aerith: it's your lucky day Y/N, you have a date with me

Y/N: I'm sorry what?

Aerith adorably giggled and grabbed Y/N's arm before dragging him around to commence their friendly "date."