Cloud watched with anxious anticipation as Ace inspected Zack's sleeping form. There was a faint hope in his heart that the other Hero might have an answer to his companion's ailment and that they could end their journey victorious here and now. Or at least take the pressure of it off.

But that was not to be and he at least wasn't let down too hard by it. "Using it to help us travel faster might be good. Not just for Zack but everyone else here. We have a long way to go and I know there are other expeditions being planned. I'm still a little surprised how big this group got." A small tear of happiness came to Cloud's eye and was quickly wiped away.

It was nice to have friends.