After you arrive at Sector 1 Station, examine the knocked-out guards to find two POTIONS and follow the others off the platform. Meet the team at the north gate and follow them through Sector 1 and into the reactor. Talk to Biggs and Jessie and they'll open the security doors. Take the near hallway and open the chest on the opposite side of the room to find a PHOENIX DOWN. Talk to Jessie at the elevator, get in, and push the button to go down. Exit and proceed through the facility. Pick up the POTION on the catwalk in front of Jessie's post and head for the core. Pick up the RESTORE MATERIA on the lowest walkway and approach the reactor to set the bomb. Defeat Guard Scorpion and escape before the bomb explodes (10:00 minutes). On your way out, help Jessie free her leg stuck in the catwalk and proceed to the security doors. Talk to Jessie and Biggs and they'll open the doors. Head for the exit and the bomb will detonate.

When the team splits up, take the far stairs and speak with the Flower Girl*. Follow her into the square and pick up the POTION on the ground on the near-left side of the fountain. Proceed to the street and you'll encounter a group of soldiers. No matter how you deal with them, you'll ultimately jump from the ledge onto a passing train and be reunited with the team. Follow them to the passenger car and talk to everyone. Once you disembark at Sector 7 Station, follow the team into the Sector 7 Slums and talk to Barret in front of the bar (7th Heaven). Go inside and speak with Tifa, then head for the door. After Barret enters, ride the pinball machine to the basement and approach him to start the meeting. Head upstairs and speak with Tifa and Barret.

STRATEGY
Guard Scorpion: Your strongest attacks will be Limit Breaks and Lightning magic. If you want an extra advantage, spend some time battling Grunts and Sweepers on the lowest walkway before you set the bomb. Fight until your Limit gauge fills then finish the last battle using Magic (or Defend and attack with the other character). When Guard Scorpion attacks, you'll be able to begin with at least one Limit Break. Hit the machine with Barret's attack and Cloud's Bolt until it shudders and raises its tail. As Cloud warns, attacking it in this state will cause it to counter with its very strong Tail Laser attack. Use this time to restore your HP if necessary and wait for Guard Scorpion to resume its normal stance before you continue your attack. [ASSAULT GUN]

*NOTES
Flower Girl: Throughout the game, Cloud's actions will increase or decrease the affinity other characters have for him, which in turn influences the development of the story. The first decision having such an impact comes during your conversation with the Flower Girl in Sector 8. By taking a moment to talk to her and buy a flower, you'll be taking the first step toward building friendships... and possibly more.