Author's Note: Hello. I wanted to write a little shortie about Cloud and Sephiroth's battle together. I was bored in the school library, what can I say… Who knows, I might draw up more ideas and add it after the battle. But I need feedback in order to do so. Enjoy.
Final Fantasy 7
Disclaimer: No I don't own FF7. Tetsuya does.
.Chapter One.
- Drawing Out the Enemy -
The night drew on, everything perfectly silent and peaceful to a passing bird's eye. But, how many birds pay that much attention to the scenery beneath them? Rarely. Small specks of light scattered the deep, almost black, indigo sky. This was a pretty sight to see, especially since it was a cloudless night out, allowing the perfect view for each star to softly twinkle and rest peacefully in the heavens.
A gentle passing breeze brushed against the fields of dark and lively green grass. The passing wind weaved through each blade, letting them all flutter in the direction of west as a whole field, each gust of wind making the grass form little waves and ripples that swiftly passed along.
It was not too warm, and not too cold, but just the perfect night to be outside. Whether the reason being was to lay and watch the stars, or take a small walk through the woods.
"Tch." A voice broke the silence, almost echoing aloud, "You can't hide from me." There was a sudden rustle in the five-foot tall small field of grass, just outside the forest itself. Ahead were the green fields, and off to the left existed the city of Midgar, large and lit up, a small hint of smoke rising up from each part of the city. You could only see if it you looked close enough against the blackened sky.
"Who's hiding?" Another voice emerged, but no rustle was found. This one, however, was a bit deeper in tone than the first. "Heheh… You got a lot of guts coming out here, kiddo."
"Shut up! I'm here for a reason. And stop calling me 'kid'. I'm of higher ranking than you can ever imagine!"
"Really, hmm? I can hear the sense of fear in your voice… you try so hard, my friend, you try so hard to hide it." He evilly smirked from among somewhere in the brush. Unlike the defensive figure, this man switched from area to area, initially confusing the other of his whereabouts. There was an evil sigh. "You've always tried so hard, Cloud, ever since you were small. But you fail, every time, you always fail!"
"Shut the hell up! I've heard enough of you! How do you think I got into SOLDIER, Sephiroth? Tell me that." Cloud huffed defensively, holding in his increasing anger. "Actually, forget my question. Show youself or I'll come after you myself!"
"Oh, you're feisty. Who told you I ever obeyed such orders? What makes me obey you right now?" Sephiroth grinned, watching Cloud from a hidden spot above, out of Cloud's sight. His spine-piercing eyes glared at Cloud with a vile grin as he swiftly switched to another branch in another tree, his extremely long silvery hair waving behind him. But because of his powers, he could instantly strike to another location much faster and farther than anyone could ever jump. Not to mention silently.
"Sephiroth…" Cloud hissed, his voice trembling with anger and frustration. "I demand you to come out from wherever you are…" He continued to look around intently, still hoping for a sight of Sephiroth.
"Mmm… as you wish." At an instant, Sephiroth jumped down from the tall tree and landed with gentle grace in front of Cloud, only about twenty feet in distance. "…Remember, my boy, that you've made a dire mistake by making this decision…"
He drew his sword.