Chapter 38 – Possibilities

Food plus exhaustion plus heat meant that Cloud's brain was operating at low speed.

It was the only explanation for why he was halfway across the room before he realized that Genesis was on his bed, watching him.

Summary: Sometimes you have to grab onto possibilities as soon as they are presented to you. (A.K.A. Cloud and Genesis have the house to themselves.)

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/111903661

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/38/Goodbye-Hero

Chapter 37 - Surf 'n' Turf

There was a rhythmic hollow “whump” that came from a hovercraft crossing waves, but that wasn't what woke Tifa. It was the broken whimper, the choked cry, and the helpless “no”.

Summary: Tifa's parents had honeymooned in Costa del Sol. It was THE dream vacation of her childhood. This is her second time here, and she's not enjoying it this time either.

On AO3:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/107371662

On ff.net:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/37/Goodbye-Hero
Chapter 35 – Staring into the Flames

Summary: Cloud worries that he's not taking enough care of the team. Someone unexpected turns up, and something as well.

They'd been forming into a good team – everyone familiar with their places and comfortable with each other – but yesterday had wrecked that. It had filled the team with worry, suspicion, arrogance, and anger.

It was his fault Zack had gotten so badly hurt; that Genesis had been forced to reveal his mutation, and the team had splintered. Bad decisions, wishful thinking, no thinking….

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/96072916

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/35/Goodbye-Hero

Chapter 34 Confusion

Summary: Tifa is a small-town girl. How's she supposed to react when a team member mutates?

Tifa didn't know how they could be so calm about this: Genesis had wings! 

Sure, okay, Zack had mentioned that his mentor, Angeal, and Genesis had developed wings, but hearing about it was a lot different from seeing it.

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/92973766

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/34/Goodbye-Hero

Chapter 33 – Indomitable or Something

Summary:
It's just a pleasant drive in the country. What could go wrong?

It was beautiful and Zack loved it. No walls, no cages – just sea and sky so big and wide and open.

On AO3: archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/91273921

On fanfiction.net: www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/33/Goodbye-Hero

Chapter 32 – Watching for the Storm

Summary: Tifa always believed that she was confident and sure of her purpose, whether it was to leave Nibelheim or take down Shinra. However, this trip is causing her to realize she's not as fearless as she thought.

Tifa didn't like the hospital in the Junon base. There were a hundred soldiers, a locked door, and what felt like kilometers of narrow corridors between them and any kind of freedom.


On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/89064403

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/32/Goodbye-Hero

Goodbye Hero: Chapter 31 – Next Dance, Please!

Summary:
Poor Kryffin. He didn't ask to become Sephiroth's avatar, or is it Jenova's? Either way, they have to stop what he's become before people get hurt.

"Where's Zack?"

Cloud looked at her, saw her rubbing her forehead, and frowned. He stepped away from the counter. "He was making a call."

"I'm going to go find him," she said, stepping towards the doors.


On AO3:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/87118042

On ff.net: 
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/31/Goodbye-Hero

 

Chapter 30 – Somebody That I Used to Know

Summary:
Cissnei escorts them through Junon's inner corridors. Supposedly, she's taking them to where a Robed Man was spotted, but Zack isn't sure he should trust her. Maybe, he shouldn't trust anybody.

Zack recognized the guy who came through right away. Kryffin Conway, SOLDIER Third Class. One of the first men through the program, he'd become a Third before Zack had even joined. He'd always declared himself satisfied to stay a Third. Last Zack had heard, before leaving for Nibelheim, Kryffin had still been happy as a Third.

Now he was a civilian, and this was why Cissnei was watching.


On AO3:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/85831495
On ff.net:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/30/Goodbye-Hero

Chapter 28 – Ups and Downs

Summary: Tifa grapples with the lessons of her childhood. Cloud exposes some of his.

Tifa thought she was the only one who felt awkward going into Londa's house and finding Genesis lounging on the couch. Nobody else mentioned it. Didn't mention that Londa was dressed in a completely different outfit than she'd worn before.


On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/80534173

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/28/Goodbye-Hero
Hello! I've just joined DW, and I'm looking to connect with the community here.

For a bit of background, hi, I'm Scrawny! I tend to focus on Sephiroth and his remnants, and well, really Sephiroth with anyone in general. I'm a fan of pained almost-sweet dynamics that have a little twist of the knife. I love mulling over seemingly inconsequential details and coming up with boatloads of headcanons, so feel free to pop for a chat if you'd like!

I draw and write, too! My main hobbies :) I think I'll post some here, once I get over my nerves hahahaha.

But, yeah! Hope we can get along :)

Chapter 27 – Goodbye, Hello

Summary: Arriving at Junon is bittersweet, weird, and downright dangerous. Kinda fun, though.

The road (called that because technically people could drive on it) was ridiculously narrow and rocky, barely maintained. It was like they were actively discouraging people from going to old Junon, and looking at the run-down buildings once they reached the bottom, Zack thought he was probably right.


On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/79347373

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/27/Goodbye-Hero

Chapter 26 – Miles to Go

Summary: They've finally left Midgar, and Aerith is finding it hard. Also, Zack hears from an old friend.

They were three hours out of Midgar, sitting on the train to Junon. They didn't have a private car, but most of the other passengers had taken one look at their group and decided to sit elsewhere.


On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/77833691

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/26/Goodbye-Hero

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 life as a SOLDIER. It's not as exciting as he thought it would be. He makes the best of it.

On AO3:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/77031929
On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/25/Goodbye-Hero
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.


AN: Sorry it took so long to get this up, but have more plotting and character development.

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

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/23/Goodbye-Hero

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

On ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13691240/22/Goodbye-Hero

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.


Read it:  On AO3  |  On ff.net

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.

On AO3 or On ff.net

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.

Read it:

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26342719/chapters/71014515

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!

Read it  on AO3  |  on ff.net
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