A Fallen's Redemption

/ A FF VII Fan Fiction /

This is an AU fan fic aside from the characters very little will be from FF VII

Anything in quotes and Italics in the actually story is thoughts

Anything in quotes without italics is spoken

Oh and for those wondering this is a Cloud Aerith coupling story.

Disclaimer: I don't own FF VII and if asked by the owners I will immediately remove this from anywhere I have posted it. Don't got much moneys so don't sue.

This is somewhat of a Bible Based story. I myself am not Christian and am Atheist. As far as I am concerned the bible is a collection of stories. If I offend anyone with this I apologize but they should remember this is Fan Fiction.

This story begins with the Fall of Lucifer. However this is not the focus of this. No our focus is two Angels who fell with him; the Former Angel of Death, Sephiroth and his friend Cloud, the former Angel of the Element of Fire.

This is the story of one's redemption.

/ The Lower levels of Hell /

Cloud could tell today was going to be a bad day. He could literally feel the chills running up and down his spine. Even Sephiroth, his long time friend seemed to be concerned. "Yep today is definitely going to be a bad day." Cloud thought ominously. It was at this time Sephiroth chose to speak.

"Cloud… I think that Lucifer is… how I shall put it, PISSED. Any guess's why?" Sephiroth asked with more than a little curiosity as to what Cloud would say.

Cloud answered with the only thing he could think of that seemed likely. "Well if I was to guess. I would have to say odds are that it has something to do with the big man upstairs." After stating that he leaned against a rock wall.

Sephiroth frowned at his answer, but when he thought a bought it, it seemed to be the most likely thing that could set Lucifer off. Seeing that the conversation was dieing he decided he would rather talk. Especially sense the only other option was to wait and try and soothe Lucifer's rage. He spoke with sadness in his voice. "You know Cloud… its funny you and I used to be two of the most powerful Angels in all of Heaven. Yet look where we are, its depressing."

Cloud spoke back with more than a little pain in his voice. "Indeed it is depressing." He would have said more except at that moment Lucifer stormed into the area they were in. To put it lightly the he was PISSED.

Lucifer turned his eye's directly onto Cloud, and stated with more than a little evidence he was enraged. "Cloud it appears that "God" wants you; so that they might judge you. You are to leave now… I am sorry my friend that this is happening." He finished with clear sorrow in his eye's.

The moment Sephiroth heard this he became upset. "Why do they want Cloud! What right has HE to Cloud. He cast us down here for all eternity yet he decides he is going to judge one of us! Lucifer, let us not give in to him! He cannot simply demand we give one of our own over to him!" Sephiroth yelled in a great Anger.

Lucifer appeared as upset when he stated. "We cannot stop him from taking him. If it could be done you know perfectly damn well id do it. Cloud… whatever happens, do not give into that great bastard." After finishing he had to blink several unshed tears out of his own eyes before continuing. "If I could storm heaven for you my friend I would. There is nothing that can be done…"

Cloud seeing all this could not help but laugh at the irony, and said. "Don't worry my friend. I'll make sure the bastards have a fucking hell of a time trying to kill me." With that said he began his long walk to what he thought would be his death… How wrong he was.

/ Heavens higher levels /

/ The Chamber of Judgement /

Cloud stood before the current Angel of Death. He was impressed at the changes he had seen on his walk up in chains. Things had become even lighter, and there were far more angels than once was.

"You Cloud, former Angel of the Element of Fire. I have never met you before now, yet all know of you. You stood before God himself once and screamed defiance. We have decided what is to be done with you." He left off there at a pause. "Your crimes are many, your sins greater than the weight of a million soul's sins. To you though, God himself has intervened; he grants you a chance to be redeemed. One that you MAY NOT deny. You are to protect his people from what is to come. While in his Almighty's service you are restored to all your former Glory's.' As he finished speaking that the chains binding Cloud broke and fell to the ground.

Cloud was more than a little shocked. He has expected anything. Well ANYTHING BUT THIS! With more than a little weariness he asked a question he needed answered. "And if I should chose to disobey?"

The Angel of Death answered with exactly what Cloud expected. "Then you will face ETERNAL damnation. But let us speak of what his Lord on High wish's. You Cloud will protect his Lord's people, and as long as you are using your Angelic powers for his wish's you will be redeemed after your life pass's. After all you and I will meet again. Or my name isn't Azrael."

"When do I leave?" Cloud asked.

"Why you leave right now Cloud." Azrael said startling Cloud as he began to fade out of Heaven and into His Lord dear God's peoples land. Azrael remembering something important quickly said something to Cloud. "Oh and Cloud I believe this was once yours. Well God said you may have it once more to use in his name." With that said he tossed Cloud the weapon he once used, the Ultima Weapon.

Well what did you all think? Any good. Write reviews and comments please. Try and at least point out what I could do to help it if you write a flame. Also a quick note this is more an introductory chapter than anything else.