Note: Listen people, you all know the drill, I do not own these FF characters, or the names of the cities or, the whole concept of materia( but those who do are most likely, are swimming is cash)
Well people, this is the first chapter of my very first fic. FF7 based, but it focuses on two characters in particular, Tifa and Sephiroth. The perspective changes between the 2. every so often. which is signaled by //Tifa//, or //Sephiroth//. Any reviews would be appreciated, but keep em constructive
Well I've rambled on long enough, enjoy....
The Final Heaven
Ch1. The Attack
//Sephiroth//
"Tifa Lockheart", I whispered to no one in particular. "You should know that it is dangerous to walk around town by yourself at night."
"Did you say something Seph?, Cait Sith inquired, without interrupting his stargazing.
"Nothing of relevance", I responded non-chalantly
"Really Seph , whats up, something wrong", asked Cait Sith. I heard him get up and walk to my side. He was always like this, and I always hated his pestering.
" I said its nothing", I repeated forcefully, "Go back to doing whatever you were doing." But he would not be dissuaded
"Is that Lockheart?", he asked. I responded with a slight nod. He was becoming irritating, "Why are you so infatuated with that female?" he asked
I am intrigued not infatuated", I corrected, trying to contain my anger. "There is a large difference, your exaggeration is not required."
"Okay, why are you so intrigued by her?"
"Because she is powerful, and skilled in self defense."
"She looks pretty fragile to me."
"Perhaps to your untrained eyes, but I see potential. One day she could be a great challenge. I will enjoy killing her". I heard Cait gasp, but he must have remembered that I could kill him with ever greater ease, for he straightened. He took a while before speaking, perhaps in order to gather whatever courage that was left in his pitiful body.
"I am just saying that if she is not as strong as you believe, you won't be entertained", " Or you might take your frustration out on one of us innocent bystanders", he said under his breath, but I heard him just the same, I simply chose to ignore it. " Perhaps we should test her", he continued.
"I suppose", I said. "Make it a difficult test."
"Of course, Sephiroth", he responded. "Lets see how tough she really is."
//Tifa//
"There are three of them", I said to myself as I assessed the potential threat. There were two men to my right and about ten metres ahead, and another about twenty metres behind me. They weren't here a minute ago. "Its probably nothing, I must be becoming paranoid." No I was deluding myself. I could see their malicious intent in the way they walked, for they had purposely trapped me between them. Even the way that they breathed seemed to convey their plans. "How can I beat all three?", I asked myself, but I would not have a chance to answer as fire suddenly burned through my arm. My mind screamed as the torturous burning sensation spread. NO, there was no fire, I had been shot in the shoulder. Luckily the projectile passed right through my arm, but that knowledge, did nothing to ease the pain. Yet in the midst of all that suffering , I had still managed to reprimand myself for failing to see the gun. Through squinting eyes I saw the two men approaching my position. One carried a knife. "I am done for now ", were the only words that my mind could create. Just as I was about to give up, one turned around and threw a punch. Whoever he was aiming at was propelled back several metres. As he crashed to the ground, I managed to get a glimpse at my would be savior. It was none other than Cloud Strife. I realized (with a grunt of displeasure) that I now had two lives to save, as the man with the knife also turned around I heard the gun cock. "I have but one chance ", I told myself. I quickly rotated on to my side. I almost screamed as an unbearable pain shot up my arm. I still managed to move by biting my lip and concentrating on survival. I had to put all of my power into my next techniques. A swift low sweep sent my assailant into a world of hurt, which was quickly followed by a PK combo, which rendered the large man unconscious, but also sent the gun flying 15 metres back. "Damn , no time!", I said. I ran to the other men, each step accompanied by another shot of pain up my arm. "I can see it now", I thought to myself as I introduced the knife-wielding attacker to my foot. " 16 year old girl saves herself, her friend and the day, from 3, 30 + year old men. Money, recognition, perhaps a medal", I thought while ducking under his punch, stepping behind him, and ramming my elbow right between his shoulder blades. He fell quickly. As I turned to face my final opponent I noted that Cloud's unconscious body was in no way connected to his Buster Sword. Unfortunately, I located the Buster Sword as I continued to turn. I leapt out of range of his swing. As he lifted Cloud's sword I noticed for the first time that he was wearing a Shinra uniform. All my thoughts of glory came crashing down, as I realized that instead of recognition I would probably receive a very public execution. I paused as I pondered why Shinra would want me dead. The brute took advantage of me hesitation, and swung. I tried to leap back, but the pain was too great, and I managed only to step back. By twisting my body I protected my face, but the sword severed on end on my ponytail, and created a large gash in my upper leg. He then hit me with the blunt side of the sword. My head exploded in pain, so excruciating that I would have loved nothing more than to die on the spot, anything to stop it. Just as the murky haze of unconsciousness was about to set in, I snapped. Instantaneously, everything became so clear. As he raised the sword, I ran up to him, completely oblivious to all of the pain, and I used "Beat Rush". He never knew what hit him. Frankly neither did I, but the next thing I saw was a seemingly lifeless body next to my friend. Remembering my predicament, I decided to pick up Cloud and run to the old mansion on the outskirts of town, because no one else ever went there. However, planning how to escape was alot easier than accomplishing the task; a lesson that I learned the hard way, as I tried to pick Cloud up. The excruciating pain returned and I managed only to walk a few steps before collapsing. The haze returned and I welcomed unconsciousness with open arms.
Well Folks, that was it, the first chapter of The Final Heaven. Hope you enjoyed it. Any reviews would be nice. I'll write the next chapter when I get some. Thanx
Well people, this is the first chapter of my very first fic. FF7 based, but it focuses on two characters in particular, Tifa and Sephiroth. The perspective changes between the 2. every so often. which is signaled by //Tifa//, or //Sephiroth//. Any reviews would be appreciated, but keep em constructive
Well I've rambled on long enough, enjoy....
The Final Heaven
Ch1. The Attack
//Sephiroth//
"Tifa Lockheart", I whispered to no one in particular. "You should know that it is dangerous to walk around town by yourself at night."
"Did you say something Seph?, Cait Sith inquired, without interrupting his stargazing.
"Nothing of relevance", I responded non-chalantly
"Really Seph , whats up, something wrong", asked Cait Sith. I heard him get up and walk to my side. He was always like this, and I always hated his pestering.
" I said its nothing", I repeated forcefully, "Go back to doing whatever you were doing." But he would not be dissuaded
"Is that Lockheart?", he asked. I responded with a slight nod. He was becoming irritating, "Why are you so infatuated with that female?" he asked
I am intrigued not infatuated", I corrected, trying to contain my anger. "There is a large difference, your exaggeration is not required."
"Okay, why are you so intrigued by her?"
"Because she is powerful, and skilled in self defense."
"She looks pretty fragile to me."
"Perhaps to your untrained eyes, but I see potential. One day she could be a great challenge. I will enjoy killing her". I heard Cait gasp, but he must have remembered that I could kill him with ever greater ease, for he straightened. He took a while before speaking, perhaps in order to gather whatever courage that was left in his pitiful body.
"I am just saying that if she is not as strong as you believe, you won't be entertained", " Or you might take your frustration out on one of us innocent bystanders", he said under his breath, but I heard him just the same, I simply chose to ignore it. " Perhaps we should test her", he continued.
"I suppose", I said. "Make it a difficult test."
"Of course, Sephiroth", he responded. "Lets see how tough she really is."
//Tifa//
"There are three of them", I said to myself as I assessed the potential threat. There were two men to my right and about ten metres ahead, and another about twenty metres behind me. They weren't here a minute ago. "Its probably nothing, I must be becoming paranoid." No I was deluding myself. I could see their malicious intent in the way they walked, for they had purposely trapped me between them. Even the way that they breathed seemed to convey their plans. "How can I beat all three?", I asked myself, but I would not have a chance to answer as fire suddenly burned through my arm. My mind screamed as the torturous burning sensation spread. NO, there was no fire, I had been shot in the shoulder. Luckily the projectile passed right through my arm, but that knowledge, did nothing to ease the pain. Yet in the midst of all that suffering , I had still managed to reprimand myself for failing to see the gun. Through squinting eyes I saw the two men approaching my position. One carried a knife. "I am done for now ", were the only words that my mind could create. Just as I was about to give up, one turned around and threw a punch. Whoever he was aiming at was propelled back several metres. As he crashed to the ground, I managed to get a glimpse at my would be savior. It was none other than Cloud Strife. I realized (with a grunt of displeasure) that I now had two lives to save, as the man with the knife also turned around I heard the gun cock. "I have but one chance ", I told myself. I quickly rotated on to my side. I almost screamed as an unbearable pain shot up my arm. I still managed to move by biting my lip and concentrating on survival. I had to put all of my power into my next techniques. A swift low sweep sent my assailant into a world of hurt, which was quickly followed by a PK combo, which rendered the large man unconscious, but also sent the gun flying 15 metres back. "Damn , no time!", I said. I ran to the other men, each step accompanied by another shot of pain up my arm. "I can see it now", I thought to myself as I introduced the knife-wielding attacker to my foot. " 16 year old girl saves herself, her friend and the day, from 3, 30 + year old men. Money, recognition, perhaps a medal", I thought while ducking under his punch, stepping behind him, and ramming my elbow right between his shoulder blades. He fell quickly. As I turned to face my final opponent I noted that Cloud's unconscious body was in no way connected to his Buster Sword. Unfortunately, I located the Buster Sword as I continued to turn. I leapt out of range of his swing. As he lifted Cloud's sword I noticed for the first time that he was wearing a Shinra uniform. All my thoughts of glory came crashing down, as I realized that instead of recognition I would probably receive a very public execution. I paused as I pondered why Shinra would want me dead. The brute took advantage of me hesitation, and swung. I tried to leap back, but the pain was too great, and I managed only to step back. By twisting my body I protected my face, but the sword severed on end on my ponytail, and created a large gash in my upper leg. He then hit me with the blunt side of the sword. My head exploded in pain, so excruciating that I would have loved nothing more than to die on the spot, anything to stop it. Just as the murky haze of unconsciousness was about to set in, I snapped. Instantaneously, everything became so clear. As he raised the sword, I ran up to him, completely oblivious to all of the pain, and I used "Beat Rush". He never knew what hit him. Frankly neither did I, but the next thing I saw was a seemingly lifeless body next to my friend. Remembering my predicament, I decided to pick up Cloud and run to the old mansion on the outskirts of town, because no one else ever went there. However, planning how to escape was alot easier than accomplishing the task; a lesson that I learned the hard way, as I tried to pick Cloud up. The excruciating pain returned and I managed only to walk a few steps before collapsing. The haze returned and I welcomed unconsciousness with open arms.
Well Folks, that was it, the first chapter of The Final Heaven. Hope you enjoyed it. Any reviews would be nice. I'll write the next chapter when I get some. Thanx