Disclaimer: I do not nor will I ever will own anything that belongs to Square Enix. I do this of my own free will and only for the fun and joy of writing.

This Story takes place after FF7 Advent Children and at the begining of FF8.

Prologue

SeeD... SeeD...SeeD... SeeD, SeeD, SeeD! Kurse all SeeDs. Swarming like lokust akross generations. You disgust me. The world was on the brink of that ever-elusive 'time compression'. Insolent fools! Ultimecia says laying down defeated to Squall and his allies

"It's over Ultimecia, you've lost time and space will never be under your control." Squall says to the dying women as he looked over her, despite everything that has happen between them on there journey to save the world Squall and his allies could help but take pity on the poor women. Squall turns to Rinoa and notice the sad look on her face, not surprising considering that she too was a sorceress and he could only image how she felt to watch her fellow sorceress stuck down by the Seeds that train their lives to destory her.

"I won't let it happen... I won't let you take from me, what has taken countless generations for me to build! Ultimecia shouted; with that said with that last of her strength she lunged forward towards Rinoa hoping to take out the her useless puppet who should helped her achieve her goal not stand in her way aside with those Seed insects. Rinaoa gasped and fell back to the ground in that instant hoping to dodge her as best as she could. But unforunately for Ultimecia, Squall saw the attack coming and quickly responded by taking his gunblade and striking down Utimecia with one final strike.

"AAAHHHH" Ultimecia yells as she fall to the ground having the last of her life energy leave her.

The rest of the gang look down and the fallen Sorceress conforming there the fact that it was finally over and the evil Soceress Ultimecia was so to be no more, soon the entire castle began to cast itself in and white void and vortex and Squall and his allies were quickly pulled in it.

"Is it over? Let's go! Let's go back to our time!" Irvine says

"Shut up! Just calm down and think where we have to go." Zell says

"Careful guys! Don't pick the wrong time!" Selphie says

"Whatever you do, don't fall into a time warp!" Quistis says

As the rest of gang fall into the void and back to their own time Ultimcia body falls into the void aswell watching them as her puppet Rinoa follow in after her knight Squall.

"Love...such as a feckle human emotion and yet that was what they used to defeat me. Is this truely my fate to surcome to these humans" Ultimecia thought to herself as she fall into the void and her life finally drained from her, she finally began to close her eyes letting void take her and the black emptiness of death consume her.

"Pathic worm so weak, so easy defeated and now you surcome to the fate of being defeated by mortals have you no shame!"

Ultimecia heard a strong power voice come from a distance and she opened her eyes to see where the voice was coming from.

"ANSWER ME WORM!"

In that instant Ultimecia found air feel her lungs again and her wounds began to heal. She looked around and found herself in a dark place that seem to streched out endlessly covered in fire and bremstone with monster of shapes and sizes surrending it.

"Is this hell?" She thought to herself assuming the worst

"If only you were that lucky"

Ultimecia turned to see a giant monster bright red with wings sitting on a throne

"Who are you" Ultimcia said carefully having fear reach her for the first time in her long life

"I am Choas The God Of Discord and have summoned you change this fate of yours"

"How so?" Ultimecia asked not knowing to trust this demon or not so quickly

"Your fate has been craved in stone to be defeated by those mortals of your world there was nothing you could of done to stop it. If you wish to change your fate you must go back to the very begining and destroy all that will stand in your way in the future"

"If it is craved in destiny for me to be defeated by those mortal as you say, how can I do that if the result is going to be the same" Ultimecia asked not understanding what this 'God of discord' was getting at.

"If you form an alliance with a warrior with unfathomble power you shall succeed"

Just then the image of a tall man with platinum long hair and green bright cyan eyes with cat-like pupils. Dressed in black coat decorated with metallic pauldrons with a single black wing attacted to his back holding a long sword as long as the man body itself. Was standing in front of Ultimecia, she could not help but admit that she was memorized by this man image that was standing in front of her.

"His name is Sephiroth the One Winged Angel He is powerful warrior from an alternate reality"

After Choas introduced this man the images of his past surround the Soceress from how he was created his time as he began in SOLDIER, to his many battles with his nemesis Cloud Strife. Ultimecia marveled at this man skill and power, and for the first time finally seing another being that was much more powerful then her self aside from this Choas Demon facing her.

"If you can convince him to serve as your knight and if you use power the go back to the very begining of this journey nothing will stand in your way, I can assure you"

"If what you say is true then why do you aide me now" Ulitmecia asked the God of this realm suspious of his true motives

"All will be revealed in due time but if agree to my purposal you will not be able to return to your time you will be traped with the time frame of Squall and the others. And I will summon him to your realm where you can convince him to join you."

"If that is all then I agree to those terms God of Discord" Ultimecia said as she bowed to the Giant ruler of this realm and just then a spiraling vortex open pulling the the sorcessors into it leaving Chaos sights while he continued to sit on his throne.

"Yes now everything is in place. Soon Cosmos I will be able to escape this realm you've imprisoned me in and I will finally have my revenge!"

Geia

Deep within the ruined city of Geia rage a incredible battle between two arched enemy. This battle was between Cloud Strife the self proclamed ex SOLDIER and Sephiroth the One Winged Angel and former hero in Midgar. The battle rage on so deep that it neverly level the already ruined city in the Slums. While the remaining member of AVALANCE watched from Cid ship. Cloud final landed the final blow unaware that the rest of Kadajs gang was silently aproaching them. After giving the final blow to Sephiroth he stood in midair releasing his black wing looking down on Cloud.

"Stay where you belong as a memory" Cloud said to the Sephiroth knowing that this battle was over.

"I will...never be a memory" Sephiroth respouned to his enemy know that he has just been defeated.

Yazoo and Loz finally made thier way to the battle field only to get there to late seeing Sephiroth defeated but that didn't matter even in their weaked state they draw their weapons at Cloud ready to fire. Just as Sephiroth was ready to turn back in to his lava state Kadaj their was a bright blinding the light that appeared over their heads. It seemed to be a large circlure light that mimiced the sun but it also seemed expand more and more.

"What the hell! Yo Cid, What the hell is that thing!" Barret asked the pilot of the ship they were in.

"Yea got me" Cid responeded not knowing the answer

Both Sephiroth and Cloud stared at blinding light that appeared out of no where. Just then the light soon turn into a large Vertex pulling everything around the battlefield in. Cloud quickly tried grab onto anything that would keep him from being sucked in but it seemed get even stronger and stronger even Sephiroth resisted but found himself being pulled in aswell. Vertex was so strong it began to even pull in the airship the AVALANCE was on.

"Awww Damn! We got to pull back' Cid said while trying to maintain the controls of his Airship

"But we can't, Cloud still down there!" Tifa shouted desperately want to help her childhood friend

"If we stay we'll get sucked in too and no telling what that thing will pull us" Cid argued

"I know but-" Tifa tried to say but was inturrupted be the turbulence of the ship

"I'm sorry Tifa but we got to pull back" Cid said to her

"I'm so sorry Cloud" Tifa thought to herself as tears came to her eyes knowing that she would not be able to save Cloud from be pull in the vortex

Both Sephiroth and Cloud could not resist any longer as they and both Yazoo and Loz were pulled in along with anything else was pulled into the huge Vortex. Once inside Cloud felt as if skin was on fire he could not see or hear anything that was going due the bright light and swearing sound the Vortex was edmitting it felt like he was single handly was caught in the middle of a tornado becaues he could feel the spiralling debrie that came along with them as they were suck in smack hard into his flesh. It felt as if his limbs were beging pulled from his body and his inner organs felt like there about to explode, he couldn't breathed and at this time Cloud had never been in this much pain in his life, soon the pain begin to get to much for him and he finally passed out not knowing what was happening or what fate would have in store for him.

Balamb Garden

Head Master of Balamb Garden Cid was silently walking in the gardens outside of the Academy deciding to slip out of his office and get away from the huge pile of paper work that plagued his desk everyday. He stopped to stare at the beautyful flowers that seemed to shine so bright in the moon light. It was moments like this that reminded him of spending time with his with wife back at the orphanage when they were still together. How beauty the field of flowers looked and how much they both enjoyed to watch the kids run and play with each other. Cid quickly snap back into reality as he realised that he was day dreaming and decide that now would be the best time head back inside Garden and get back to his office and finish his paper work. but not before looking up to the night sky on last time and as he watch the sky he what only he could make out as a shooting star. Head Master Cid closed his eyes made a wish.

"Be safe where ever you are Matron" The Head Master silently wished for the well being of his wife knowing that he could not be with her.

But as Cid opened his eyes that said 'shooting star' didn't appear to be looking as anything he'd ever seen and truth be told it looked to be coming in a lot closer the he'd at first antisipated and know that the Head Master got a better look at it that shooting star seemed to be coming his way. Headmaster Cid quickly duck as the shooting star just flew right a few feet above only him to crash a few yards away from Cid making a huge loud noise and creating a mini creator in the field, confused and curious the Head Master made his way toward the creator to see what hade fallen to make the commotion. As Head Master Cid approached the creator he was shocked by what he had found, becaues what apprear to lie in the center of the creator was not a fallen metorite at all but what appear to be a human being. From what the Head Master could tell it appeared to be a young man with spiky blond hair, but his body left to be desired considering it was litered with cuts and brusies and black and blue spot across his body as if he had been ran over by a car repeatedly. Judging by the poor shape of the young mans body condition the Head Master assumed he was dead. So Head Master Cid carefully approched the young mans body in hopes that he would be able find identification of the young man so in hopes he could get in contact with his family and inform them of this poor boys fate. And as he continued to approached the body he noticed a huge sword beside him at that moment he paused and observe the weapon it was not any gunblade or any standerd sword to be honest that weapon was unlike anything he ever seen before but he put that thought aside as he continued to advance to the young mans body. Once Cid finally came in contact with the body his could hear very very soft moans and grunts coming from the body conforming the this young man was alive. The Head Master Cid was shock that this young man could survived such terrible punishiment to the body and he quickly rushed back into the Garden to get help before the monster could get there hands on him.

After a few minutes the Head Master finally returned with a group of the Garden staff members along with they quickly put the young man on the strecher and took him into the Garden in the Medical Ward. As they were taking him in Head Master Cid walked beside Dr. Kadowaki with a concern look on his face.

"Do you think that there is anything you can do for him?" The Head Master asked the equally concerned Doctor

"Only time can tell but judging but the state of his body I'm not sure how much we can do, to be honest it's a miracile that he alive now it we don't get the proper help now I don't think that he'll survive the night" Dr. Kadowaki respond

"Well I 'm counting on you Doctor" Cid said placing a hand on her should show more moral support and his confidence in her.

"Thank you Head Master I will keep you posted if anything else turns up. Dr. Kadowaki says as they finally arrive to the Medical Ward and they put the young blond on Dr. Kadowaki operating table so she may be able to work on him.l

Somewhere Far Distance

A silver hair man along with two others stood on a random island staring off in the distant trying to figure out where was he and what force brought him here.

"What is this place Yazoo is this where that vortex took us" Loz asked daze and confused

"It seems that way Loz" Yazoo responed

"But if that true then how are we supposed to get back!" Loz asked begining to get teary eyed

"There, there don't cry Loz" Yazoo said trying to claim his brother

"I'm not crying!" Loz shouted

"Silence!" The silver man said as he continued to stare off into the distants not caring to hear any petty scobbling.

Both Yazoo and Loz became silent that instant knowing full well what this man was capable of and didn't want to take the risk in angering him.

Just the a figure appeared behind them out of no where catching both Yazoo and Loz by surprised.

"So we finally meet Sephiroth" Said the figure in a feminim voice.

The Silver haired man turned around to face this women only to be taking by surprised by her apperance clearly she was not your average human.

"What do you know of me women and where am I?" Sephiroth questioned her assuming that this women be the right person to provide answers.

"Well if you come with me I'll tell you everything you need to know" The women said as she open a vertex and began to walk through it and gestured for the men to fallow.

Sephiroth sized up his option at the moment and decided to follow this women assuming that she had something to do with being summoned to this strange place and began to follow this women throught the portal she summon along with Loz and Kadaj shortly following after him.

Balamb Garden Medical ward

Cloud finally awoke in a strange bed not knowing where he was or how he got there Cloud tried to get up out of the bed but as he tried to sit up he could feel a seering pain run through out his entire body. That was when it was coming back him he was in a fight with Sephiroth back in the slums in Midgar when all of a sudden this blinding light appeared out of no where and and soon turned into a vortex and sucked everything inside of it. Then Cloud remembered how painful it was to be draged in that vortex and have all that countless debrie bounce off his body which is where he could guess where his injurys came from and why his body is in some much pain now but how he ended up here he had no idea. As Cloud began to observe the room he could tell that this was medical room of some sorts. Which he then asumed that he would be able get information from whoever was healing him. Assuming that they meant him no harm considering the fact there going through all this trouble into healing him.

Just the door to this office side open to reveal a middle age women with black hair came in. Cloud quickly tried to get this women attention by moving but as soon as he did an incredible pain shocked throughout his system, clearly he was no where near ready to leave the bed yet. As soon he made his attempt at moving and fail he let out a loud painful grunt that just so happen to catch the women attention. Once she noticed that he was awake and moving the women quickly rush to his bedside.

"Don't move, your body still needs time to recover" The women says to him

"Where am I?" Cloud manages to say to her

"My name is Dr. Kadowaki you are in Balamb Garden the Head Master Cid found you last night and brought you in, it's a good thing he did though if we'd have found you at a different time I'm not sure you would of made it, but I am surprised I was not expecting you to regain concusiness for a few days now." The women responded

"I'm in what?..(cough)(cough)cough). Cloud tried to say but found the strength leaving him.

Dr. Kadowaki quickly rush to the other side of the room a got a full cup of water helped feed it to Cloud to stop his coughing.

"Now can you tell you name?" The doctor asked while running a flash light through his eye checking his pupils are responsive.

"My name is Cloud Strife" The blond answered

"Good do you remeber where your from" The Doctor asked again

"I'm from Midg-(cough)(cough)(cough)". Cloud tried to say but was unable to.

"Shhhhh, don't talk try to save your strenght while I get in contact with the Head Master and tell him the your awake and then well see if we can get you something to eat in the mean time" The Doctor said to him

Cloud only nodded his head know that now was best for him to save his voice in case he needed it for later. Then the doctor left the room to get in contact with the Head Master allow Cloud to rest his head on bed while he laid there to his own thoughts.

"How did I end up here? What the hell is a Balamb Garden? Head Master Cid, who the hell would make Cid Head Master of anything?" All these thoughts came to mind to Cloud as he silently sat to himself wondering was going happen next.

After what seemed like a few minutes the door to the office slid open again and a brown hair old man with glasses walked through the door and was quickly instructed by the doctor which bed to go to, as he stood at the foot of Cloud bed he looked down while look up to him the same with a confused look on his face. The the good doctor stepped in between the two and start to make introductions.

"Cloud Strife this is Head Master Cid, Head Master this is Cloud Strife" the Doctor said

The old man smiled and bowed his head to Cloud while just looked up at him and respounded "Your not Cid?"

"I'm sorry?" The the old man asked not sure if he heard this young man correctly

"Um...nothing I'm sorry, are you the one who found me and brought me in here?" Cloud asked him

The old man nodded his head confirming what the doctor said to be true.

"I guess I should thank you" Cloud said to the old man

"Not at all, no thanks needed and if Dr. Kadowaki has not told you already I am Head Master Cid, I am the director in charge of Balamb Garden" Garden Cid said to the young man

"Balamb Garden...I am sorry but I have no idea what you are talking about, whats a Balamb Garden anyways?" Cloud asked the old man

At first Head Master Cid was shocked to hear this young man ask such a thing considering that nearly everyone in the world knew about Garden seeing that Seeds were deployed throughout the world by various country. So Head Master Cid spent the next hour explain the Garden military and its purpose in the world. But even after explaining all the aspect of Garden the young man seem to look as confused as ever as if he did not understand a word this man has told him.

"Ok... Head Master I understand that your establishment is pratically a Mercenary organization who's primary objective is to fight and defeat the Soceress a powerful beging that have terrorized the world for countless years." Cloud said stating that he heard and understood what the Head Master had been trying to explain to him for over the past hour. The Head Master then nodded his head to him believe that he had been able to get some parts of it down to him.

"But what I don't understand is what you told me earlier that Seeds are deployed throughout the world, I have seen a fair bit of the world myself and I have never heard of Seed or a Garden for that matter and why wouldn't your forces have conflicted with Shinra?" Cloud asked the Head Master and now he had a confused look on his face.

"Shinra? I am sorry but I don't understand I have never heard of that before" The Head Master asked the young man

And now Cloud spent the for the better part of an hour explaining Shinra and their rule through the world up untill resently and now it was the Head Master turn to look confused at him.

"I am sorry young man but I am afraid you must be mistaken, there is no such force within this world" Cid told Cloud and he just looked back at this man in disbelief feeling even more confused then ever. "But you do seem confident in what you believe so I will take what you have told me into consideration but first I must know more about you please tell me about yourself?" The Head Master asked Cloud

Cloud then told Cid all he cared to tell about his life judging that Head Master was the only person willing to help him in this moment, he figured to be as honest with him as possible if he was to find his way home. At the end of explaining himself to the Head Master he felt that Cid didn't understand a word he just said.

"I am sorry to tell you this boy but you seem to be confused there is no Midgar on this planet"

"What are you talking about how could you not know about Midgar?" Cloud asked the man not believe what he just heard.

Cid then explain to Cloud about the world that they lived from the towns, to the citys, to the different countrys throughout the world. After which Cloud just sat there in silence wondering what the hell was going on.

"So are you telling me that I am in a different world?" Cloud asked in disbelief

"I don't know from what I can gather the world you discribed seems pretty real to you so I will take what you have said into consideration and will think on this while your wounds heal but in the mean time would you care for some breakfest I am sure you must be starving by now" The Head Master asked the young man and took the large grawl in his stomich as an indicater that he was right, Cloud looked down slightly embrassed, even though despite everything that was going on he still felt the need for food. Head Master Cid then turned to the doctor and requested that have some one from the cafeteria to bring something down for the patient. Dr. Kadowaki nodded her head and exit the office along with Cid leaving Cloud lay back down to heal his wound and to his own thoughts.

While Head Master was walking with Dr. Kadowaki he turned to her and asked "What do you think?" Cid asked her

"I'm not sure, it's possible that he is suffering from delusions of grandger and all of what he told us could be in his head?"

"Maybe" The Head Master said not to convinced then Dr. Kadowaki turned to him

"Are you saying that you believe what he told you?" The Doctor questioned him

"Well we can't always rule everything out when it come to mysteries" He told the doctor and she just nodded her head aknowleding what he just said

"Well I must admit he is a strange one, he was found last night with several fatal wounds and now he is seem to already be healing from" The Doctor said

"And then there's that sword" Cid said puzzling his chin in deep thought

"Excuse me Head Master?" The doctor asked not understanding what he was saying

"Well I have been in the military all my life and I have never seen a weapon that closely resembled that sword that we brought in with him.

"So you do believe him?" The doctor said to the Head Master

"I believe that he believes what he told us and for the time being that will be enough, but in the mean time I want you moniter him and run test on his blood work or anything that you might find out of the ordinary and report it to me." The Head Master told the doctor and she nodded her head taking the order

Over the next few days Cloud body began to heal at an alarming fast paste to the Doctor she had never seen anything like it in her life it seemed that only a few days ago he was brought in nearly half dead and now he was completely healed and ready leave but even though he had been healing at a remarkable pace Dr. Kadowaki still order that he remained in bed much to Cloud annoyence. But once she finally was able to get a blood sample tested, she discovered that Clood blood work was unlike anything she had ever seen before. The cell in his blood seem to be ridden with some sort of unknown almost like energy componant in his blood stream, once she made this discovery she quickly rushed off to the Head Master and told him of her discovery it was not long after that Dr Kadowaki approached Cloud and told him that the Head Master wished to meet with him.

Cloud follow Doctor Kadowaki to the Head Master office, even though Cloud was greatful for everything they had done for him those last few day of nothing but straight bed rest was begining to become torture for him another day of that and he may of started to consider thinking of making an escape. As they walked to the Head Master office Cloud looked around and marveled at the Garden even though he had been there for a few days he had not been anywhere beyond the medical ward, he had to admit the building was quite beautiful it was hard to image that they trained mercenarys here. As they continued to walk Cloud continued to get glance from passing students and a few giggles from young female students as they passed by them. Cloud decide to ignore it for the time being as they made their way to the elevator that was located in the center of the building.

Once inside the both proceeded to go up to the second floor and once they arrived they were meet with the Head Master secretary who informed them that he was waiting for there arrival. When they arrived in his office they found the Head Master talking to one the Garden Faculty they both turned to them and the Garden Faculty

look directly at Cloud.

"So this is the one that fell from the sky everyone has been talking about, I must admit thought it was just a rumor that the students congured up but to see that it is true and then fact that he has healed so fast truely remarkable, Master NORG will want know about this" The man said

"I'm sorry?" Cloud asked not understanding what this man was getting at

But before this guy could continue Head Master Cid intrupped him

"I'm sorry but well have to continue the discussion some other time, I have some business to discuss with this young man"

The man gave a "hump" and then proceeded to leave the office leaving The Head Master, Cloud and the Doctor by themselves

"Well now that hes gone we can discuss why I have asked to speak with you" Cid said gesturing for the two of them to sit down at his desk

Just as they all sat down Cid continued to get right to the point

"Over the past few days I have been taken what you have told me under deep consideration and given the evidence Dr. Kadowaki has given me can confirm that you are not from around here." Cid said

"So that should be good right, now that you believe me you can help me find my way back home?" Cloud asked Cid hopefully

"Maybe, tell what do you remember right before you ended up here?" Head Master asked Cloud

"I remember fighting Sephiroth I finally delivered the final blow and then there was this light that turned into this vortex that sucked me and everything else in." Cloud explained

"I see, was anyone else pulled in with you?" Head Master Cid asked

And as soon as Cid asked him that Cloud body ran cold at the realization that Sephiroth had been pulled in along with him, he had not even thought about that till this point and now there was chance Sephiroth was now unleashed on unspecting innocent public. Seeing the look on Cloud face confirmed that someone else from his world was here aswell.

"Yes...I think that Sephiroth was pulled in aswell" Cloud hesitated to say

"If that is true I want you to tell me everything you can about this Sephiroth?" Cid asked

Cloud then explained to the Head Master about his past with the monster that known as Sephiroth and began to stress at how serious a threat he is and the public of this world needed to be informed immediatly for their own safety. After hearing all of this Cid had a grim look on his face and turned to Cloud.

"I see, then it is as I have feared" Cid said to Cloud

"And what is that? Cloud asked him couriously

"It seemed that you were somehow summoned to this world by an unknown force" Cid stated

"But if that's true then who would want to summon me here?" Cloud asked confused

"I'm not sure that it was you that they were trying to summon" Cid said Cloud then looked at him confused before continue to explain

"You see a long time a ago a group of scientics develop a way to find more power Gf or what you call Summons from worlds beyond are own by creating portals but the method of doing so was unstable and any monster that they tried to summon any and everything that was around the monster was pulled in aswell though the monster would appear to come through alright but whatever came with the monster would be destroy of extremely damage which would explain your injuries." Cid explained to him

"So if that true then they were trying to summon Sephiroth instead but what would those scientics want with Sephiroth? Cloud asked

"I think you are mistaken Cloud because those scientics have been gone for over 50 years. Appearently they have rumored to have found the perfected Gf and shortly after they all disappeared without a trance." Cid explained

"So if they did not summoned me here who did?" Cloud

"Only a Soceress has that kind of power and what you have told me is true then she probably summoned him here herself but I don't know what her motives are but if the Sephiroth is as dangerous as you say then we are headed for trouble. And if it was the Soceress who summon you both here then she may be the only way for you to return to your home" Cid told Cloud

"Fine all we need to do is find this Soceress and stop Sephiroth whatever they are planning" Cloud said standing up ready to take action.

"Actually there is a problem with that, you see the Soceress hold alot of influnence in Galbadia and any open attack on her would be an act of war and at the moment this Garden doesn't have to military strength to combat them." Cid stated

"Well then what are we supposed to do just sit around and wait?" Cloud asked

"No just the opposite, if what I believe to be true then there is a good chance the Soceress does not know that you were summoned along side Sephiroth and you told us that you have been draw Sephiroth back before right?" Cid asked and Cloud nodded his head confirming what Cid just said. "Then we can use you, if we disgust you as one of our cadets then you will be under the Soreress radar and we'll be in the perfect postion for a surprise attack where can hopeful take out the Soceress and this Sephiroth at the same time." Cid explained

Cloud was taken back by what Cid had just purposed but decided that this was the best plan of action given the circumstances.

"So your just going to register me as a Seed Cadat and-" Cloud began to say but was intrupped by the Head Master

"Actually your going to have to prove your skill before you can join are ranks, we have a training center on the lower level that Dr. Kadowaki can lead you too. If you can pass my test then I will have you registered as a Cadet in this academy." Cid said as Dr. Kadowaki lead Cloud out the room and to the training room.

As they made their way there Cloud could not help but feel frustrated though Cloud understood why Cid would want to test his skill, Cloud never did like jumping through hoops when more important matters to attented to. When they finally made there way there Cloud discovered that his sword was there along with a young brunette women.

"Hello my name Xu" She greeted them

"Hi I'm Cloud Strife" He responded to this women

"The Head Master Cid told me you would be coming down here today and he instructed me to give this sword and administer this field exam" She said as on of the student handed Clouds Sword back to him.

So what am I supposed to do? Cloud asked

"It's simple actually all you have to do is eliminate as many monsters as possible before the time runs out, you'll be given 10:00 minutes total and all you have do is eliminate more the five monster to pass. She explained

Cloud nodded his head to her and let her know that he was ready.

"When I give the signal you to clear out as many of them as possible but be warned if a T Rex appears flee on sight okay, ready...NOW!' Xu shouted

And just like in a blur Cloud disapeared and began to mow down an endless amount of monster at such an unbelieveble pace that it was hard to keep track of Clouds movements much less count how many monster was taking down at the same time. And apprently the Head Master Cid arrived to check on Cloud preformance and was at shocked to see his skill as well but not only that but he marvel to see Cloud sword in action and how it seperated to be multiply different swords, a truely remarkable weapon if he had ever seen one. As the Test ended they had counted that Cloud had slayed over 100 monsters before the ten minutes were up. Completely destorying Seifers 37 record and Squall 29.

As Cloud began to finish up and as Xu finally gave Cloud the signal that the test was over. Cloud finally let his guard down and and then proceeded to the others believeing that he had proven his skill to the others, as he made his way toward the others he did not see the T Rex silently approaching Cloud from behind but fortunately for him Xu say it comming.

"LOOK OUT CLOUD!" Xu shouted

Just as the T Rex was about to strike Cloud instantly leaped back and struck the it down with one strike, leaving everyone in the staring back at him with their gaws hanging not believe what they just saw. No one has ever single handly took down a T Rex before the only team to ever take one down was Seifer and his gang. They all continue to stare at Could as he approched the not knowing to marvel at him or fear him for a having such strength.

'I hope this proves my worth to you Head Master" Cloud said as he approched Cid

"Don't worry you have far exceeded my expectation." Head Master Cid said to him

"So I can asume that I will be placed on the Cadet roster?" Cloud asked him

"Yes, but there is one last thing I need from you Cloud" Head Master Cid said

Cloud then silently groaned to himself having already grow tired of jumping throw hoops of theirs.

"You see there is a Seed exam taking place next week, I want to enter you so you can become an offical Seed and the Garden can be able to deploy you out to defeated the Soceress." Cid told Cloud in which Cloud hesitantly agree if it could put in on the path to stop Sephiroth

"What do I need to do?" Cloud asked

"Well the test doesn't take place untill next week so for the time being I suggest you take that time study up on this world as much as you possible can" Head Master Cid

After that Mead Master Cid directed Xu to direct Cloud to dormitory to where he will be staying for the time being and as they made they way out of the Training Center Cloud passed by a fellow blond haired man who gave him a quick glance and then shrugged him off as two others a bulky dark skin man and a young woman with an eye patched followed after him. Cloud just continued to follow after Xu wondering what fate had in store next for him.

To be continued?

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