The bet - Prologue (Overpowered by her/ 5 pictures) (Patreon)

So, before the story starts, I need to give you guys a bit of context.
"The bet" happens after the previous "Tifa vs Cloud" I've made, and it will lead to the events of "The lost bet".
I will link everything at the end so it gets easier for your guys to access everything!


After the community heard about Cloud's humiliating defeat against Tifa, his reputation went downhill, and no one wants to hire his mercenary services anymore.
Who would trust their money on a guy that lost so badly he had to lick his opponent's boots clean after the match?

One day, Cloud decides to go to seventh heaven, Tifa's bar and restaurant located in the sector 7 community, where she often tells a story of how easily she defeated and humiliated an ex soldier mercenary to amuse her clients.
Cloud decides to go there the middle of the afternoon in a mid week day since that's when the bar is most empty. He then takes a seat in front of the counter and behind it was Tifa, who had a little smile on her face while watching Cloud cross the bar with slow steps.

-Tifa: Hi there, Soldier boy!
-Cloud: Hey.

Tifa greets Cloud with a smile, not exactly because she is happy to see him, but because she knows the reason he is there.

-Tifa: So, can I get you something? Or you just came here to see me, like a lot of people do?
-Cloud: I...don't want anything.
-Tifa: Hm...I've heard you're not working a lot after our last meeting. I can give you a beer on the house!
-Cloud: I am not here for charity!
-Tifa: Well, what do you want then?
-Cloud: I...

Before Cloud could finish his sentence, a client approaches the counter.

-Tifa: Just a second Soldier boy. Someone here has to work.

Tifa says while turning her back on Cloud and walking towards the other end of the counter to meet the client that just arrived, giving Cloud to opportunity to take a look above the counter and see that Tifa is as in good shape as ever.
After selling a beer to the client, she walks back to Cloud.

-Tifa: So, where were we?
-Cloud: Tifa...I want a rematch with you.

Even though Tifa knew that would probably happen eventually, she can't help but laugh at Cloud's request, remembering how easy it was for her to defeat him the first time they fought.

-Tifa: I really can't believe what I'm hearing right now.
-Cloud: My reputation is terrible because of you, and...
-Tifa: Your reputation is terrible because of YOU, Soldier boy. It's not my fault you're just so weak compared to me.

Cloud can feel his face getting red with shame, but he takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

-Cloud: The point is, I need a chance to redeem myself after our last fight.

After hearing that, Tifa supports herself on the little counter behind her, crossing her legs as she thinks for a second.

-Tifa: And why would I fight you again?
-Cloud: What?
-Tifa: I mean, why would I waste my time with you again? You didn't gave me a challenge at all, Cloud. The real reason I wanted to fight you was because I needed someone to clean my boots for me. And that's something you really knows how to do.
-Cloud: Please, Tifa. I really need this.

Thinking for some more seconds, Tifa has the perfect idea for a rematch with Cloud.

-Tifa: Alright, Soldier boy. I can give you another shot. But we're doing this my way. Understand?
-Cloud: Yeah...?
-Tifa: Good! There will be a tournament in the next weeks, kinda similar to Corneo's underground one, but this one is really professional and it will be transmitted world wide!
-Cloud: And..?
-Tifa: And, you will enter this tournament. If you manage to reach the finals, I can consider you worthy of a rematch with me.
-Cloud: And you will enter and reach the finals too?
-Tifa: You can bet I will.
-Cloud: Tifa, I don't get it. Why complicate this so much?
-Tifa: First, like I said, I need to know if you're worthy fighting me again. Second, you want your reputation to be good again, right? Well, the whole world will be watching this, so if you win, your reputation gets a BOOM! 
-Cloud: Hm...
-Tifa: But, when I win, the whole world will see how much of a superior fighter I am.

After thinking for a seconds, Cloud finally asks Tifa.

-Cloud: And how exactly do you know we won't fight each other before the finals?
-Tifa: You don't need to worry about that. I have some friends that can move some sticks for me.
-Cloud: Alright, I guess I don't really have a lot of options.
-Tifa: There is one more thing, soldier boy. To make all this a bit more interesting.
-Cloud: And what would that be...?
-Tifa: Let's make a little bet! If you win, I will personally admit that you're a better fighter than me, and that I will never reach your level. What do you say about that?
-Cloud: Well, I think that could really help, I accept.
-Tifa: Good! But if you loose, you will be forced to do whatever I want you to do for a whole night.
-Cloud: Tifa...
-Tifa: Take it or leave it, Soldier boy. Those are my conditions.

Thinking about it for a few seconds, Cloud considers the risks of Tifa's deal. The risk of being publicly defeated and humiliated in front of the whole world, and being forced to serve her as she wants for a whole night. But if he wins, he will be the one who defeated Tifa Lockhart. That would certainly do wonders for him.
Meanwhile, Tifa walks away to sell another beer to the same client. And when she gets back, Could has his answer.

-Cloud: Alright, I accept your deal.
-Tifa: Good! Make sure to practice as hard as you can before the tournament day. I don't want it to look like I defeated you only because you're weak.

With a grunt, Cloud gets up from the seat and turns around to the exit of seventh heaven.
But before he start walking, Tifa firmly grabs him by his hair, pulling him against the counter as she speaks on his ear.

Tifa: And don't forget to bring your sword, Soldier boy. You've already proven you can't do much without it.

After that, Tifa releases Cloud, who angrily walks out of her bar.

*Around 2 weeks later

The time of the tournament has finally come!
Cloud has indeed trained as hard as he could for this day, which Paid off since he managed to get through all his opponents without any big efforts.
In the break between his fights though, he got to watch some of Tifa's fights.
She was faster and stronger than ever, even ending some of the fights with a single blow before leaving the arena while her opponents layed down unconscious. Seeing that Tifa is now even stronger than she was when they previously fought, and how easily she defeats anyone in he way, intimidates Cloud deep inside. He didn't went through any major difficulties, but the way she just naturally owns every fight is almost unbelievable.

The announcer finally calls the first fighter to reach the finals. Cloud strife.
He walks towards the arena, his sword on his back, with a fairly amount of people cheering for him since he managed to put up some good fights.
Looking at the arena with more attention, he notices an excessive mount of cameras, all ready to registrate the big fight.
He then jumps through the barricades and positions himself in the middle of the arena.

After a few seconds, the announcer then announces Cloud's opponent. The beauty of the sector 7, a name everyone knows as one of the strongest, most skilled fighters they've ever had the pleasure of putting their eyes on, Tifa lockhart!
Tifa then appears in the entrance of the arena, ripping so many screams from the audience Cloud can barely hear his own thoughts.
She then slowly walks thought the arena, waving and smiling at her fans, occasionally sending some kisses and making them scream even louder for her.
Once she reaches the barricade, she graciously jumps over it and lands right after. Then, she walks towards Cloud, who draws his sword from his back as she stops right in front of him.

-Tifa: So, I see you've made it, soldier boy.
-Cloud: Did you have any doubts about it?
-Tifa: To he honest, I had. But watching your fights, I would say your performance was...decent.
-Cloud: Enough of that!

Cloud says while adopting his punisher stance.

-Cloud: Get ready.
-Tifa: Oh I am ready, soldier boy.

Tifa says while standing in front of him, one hand on her hips and mocking him by calling him over with her finger.

-Tifa: I will make sure neither you, or anyone else ever forgets where you belong.

*

You can see the pictures here! 

See "Tifa vs Cloud", the fight that took place before this story!

Part 1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tifa-vs-cloud-1-51003008

Part 2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tifa-vs-cloud-2-51153157

Part 3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tifa-vs-cloud-3-51466952

Part 4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tifa-vs-cloud-4-51722269

Part 5
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tifa-vs-cloud-5-51877426