Sephiroth was the ruler. The Lord and soon to be master of the world. Each day, he grew stronger now…
Resistance groups were becoming more and more…inactive, as Sephiroth and his followers made their impact on this filthy world. Dirty humans needed to be cleansed, so in order to proceed along with cleansing, Sephiroth forced people into believing his ideals, and others willingly listened to him...but probably out of fear.
Barrett and Marlene had given in to follow Sephiroth's orders. Hard to believe, hm? But Barrett was now terrified - he couldn't even support the rebel forces. Marlene was all he cared about now, and Denzel.
Yuffie stayed at Wutai to defend her homeland after a previous Sephiroth invasion - her fate was still unknown.
Vincent had retreated once more from the world. Back to Nibelheim Mansion - to study a way of trying to bring Sephiroth and his followers to their knees. He had seen one person in particular who could bring his rule to an end.
Sephiroth still knew that Cloud and what remained of his group, Tifa, Cid and Nanaki, were still alive, but in hiding. Cloud and his followers were not afraid to die for their cause - they knew that Sephiroth had to be stopped...
Cloud had support from the largest group of rebels. Their leader, Daniel Lyons, was an ex-soldier, aged 21 years of age - he believed that the people Sephiroth had with him most of the time were being controlled...possessed...mislead. One follower in particular he believed was probably the one Sephiroth was planning to make the next...
The sky was gloomy - no change in that then. Hardly any sunlight was seen throughout the day. Lands looked so barren, and the towns looked like prisons.
Sephiroth had to keep life in some of the lands, for food purposes. His slaves would die if there was no food.
There was one place he left untouched, out of all the other areas he had invaded; Nibelheim. Why? No one knew. Vincent somehow thought that Sephiroth would not return here, and he knew why...
It was early morning, and the followers of Lord Sephiroth had risen already - everyone woke up at the same time to perform the morning worship ritual, all apart from person.
"My love...find her for me - I know how she hates early mornings, but she will get used to the new routine in time." With a smile, the lord kissed the soft hand of the lady who he had first met dedicated to his cause.
Bowing before Sephiroth, she pulled the hood over her face, and retreated to the smallest room, a few minutes walk away from hers and Sephiroth's.
She tapped several times on the door, but received no answer.
"Wake up...Sephiroth is waiting." She smiled, for she knew that she could not be angry with this one - ever since Sephiroth had let her into the group, the atmosphere and his temper softened, but she often wondered if her love had something sinister planned for
the most naive, innocent Sephyist.
When she had doubts, Sephiroth could sense it, and would confront her, but gently - they would sort things out, she would feel much better...
Taking a master key, she unlocked the door, and could see a small lump huddled underneath the blankets, reaching forward, she gently pulled the covers back, but they were gripped onto very tightly.
"I know how to wake her up!" Came a gruff voice from behind. Loz looked rather rough and tired, and was running his hands through his short silver hair.
Sitting on the bed, he grinned maliciously - the Lady looked quite concerned, what was he planning to do? Grabbing hold of the sheets, he viciously pulled them away. Peering up at him was a pair of angry gleaming eyes.
Loz laughed softly and stood back up. " You're such a bum, come on get washed and dressed, your keeping my brother waiting!"
Walking out of the room, the Lady turned her attention to the young girl who had awakened.
"I will get your clothes. Get washed while I do so."
"All right..."
Fifteen minutes had passed, and the girl and the Lady had made it to the others.
"You are late again. Why do you tolerate this behaviour my Lord?" Tethar...dedicated to his Master, but angered by the fact that Sephiroth took in a child from the streets, glared at the latecomer.
"I have my reasons, please Tethar...I do not mind...Lisa, I do wish to speak with you afterwards..." Sephiroth smiled softly.
Lisa hurriedly nodded, and knelt down next to Loz. The prayers and chanting began, and everyone seemed to sing in tune, praising their Lord. Things soon seemed to go all quiet - this was now the time for personal prayer, where Sephiroth read the minds of his followers, answering their thoughts and queries, so they would be settled for the day.
After people had been dismissed, Sephiroth summoned the girl Lisa to his study.
"Sit down Lisa." His eyes followed the girl, but she did not look him in the eye, for she was afraid of his glare.
"Look at me when I am speaking to you - you are having trouble with the sleeping times I hear?" His voice was firm...but not threatening.
"I work so hard my Lord...whenever my work is completed…I always finish late...and...and..." clasping a hand to her mouth, she yawned.
Sephiroth raised an eye-brow, and carried on speaking.
"You want someone to help you with chores?"
"Yes sir…but I do not know who to ask.."
"Tethar and Rachel will make great candidates..."
"Tethar hates me as it is! Please...just Rachel..."
"Everyone will obey me Lisa..Tethar is loyal to me, I am sure he will help you to the best of his abilities. What time do you go to sleep my dear?"
"Just before midnight sir..."
"Try going to sleep for 10:30pm. You will get more then an hours extra rest, and you should be up early to pray with us."
Lisa raced to her Lords feet, and bowed at them.
"Thank you my Lord! Praise to the Almighty One..."
Slowly getting up, Lisa looked into Sephiroth's eyes - he looked pleased, and ushered Lisa on her way.
If you don't like this, then I am sorry buuuuut..my friends included in this story and others who have read it do P
