One from the land, one from the sea, Cloud and Tifa begin a surreptitious friendship as children. Over the years, secret feelings develop in secret meetings, but neither dares to do anything about it—until Cloud learns that he is to be betrothed to the merfolk's princess in an alliance to unite their two worlds. Written for the Beneath Strange Stars Big Bang.

The Forgers lead an exciting, fast paced life. But this is a collection of the quieter, softer moments sandwiched between it all. Chapter 1: For the first time in his career, Twilight falls victim to a secret ploy.