1. Obey

He rushes towards the stairs, his heart pounding in his ears. He can't help but fear for Aerith, but he has every reason to. He knows Sephiroth is here, and he's here to...

No, he doesn't want to talk about it, he'll concentrate on getting to her and saving her. Right now, it's the only thing he cares for, fulfilling his promise to her.

He sees her now, and his heart skips a beat. She's alive, she's smiling, she's...praying? She's praying in this danger? He can't believe it, she's so innocent to the world around.

He stops his friends from going any further, taking the journey himself. He jumps on the stones, one by one, before reaching the top.

"Aerith...?" He walks towards her, confusion, worry and relief on his face, and he holds his hand out towards her.

KILL HER!

He clutches his head, and he feels his will battling his foe.

KILL HER NOW!

OBEY ME!

He takes his sword from his back, and raises it above his head, preparing to deliver the killing blow.

"Cloud!"

The voice of his friends bring him back to his senses. He can't believe what he almost did, and he can't move from shock.

OBEY ME! KILL HER!

No, never obey it Cloud. Never. Fight it, for as long as it takes.

Aerith's voice sounds in his head, and her own head raises, and she smiles at him. He moves to her, but too late, too late.

For we all know what comes next.

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Yes, 50 oneshots/drabbles. You read right. I've suddenly gotten over writer's block, yay me!