Prologue
Dear Mr. Sephiroth, 8/16/504
I understand the condition you are in right now. I know your life must be a wreck right now; not communicating with anyone was a good choice for you Sir. Before I go on let me be as so kind as to introduce myself. My name is Raven Kae and I am probably the best female fighter ever known to mankind. You see, I work for Cloud Strife and his gang. They said they wanted to see you because they had something for you. I believe they said they had some 'Materia' for you.
I have something for you as well. I have one Materia for you. It was passed down through my family for ages and I think you will find it quite useful to you. I know it seems like a strange Materia, but it is a 'love' Materia. You can easily guess its power because of its name. If you wish to find us I recommend that you wear your outfit. You know, the one that is basically black? I know you will only have one Materia in the slots that you have but hey, at least you have one right? I was told that a man by the name of Cloud Strife was staying at the resort so please refrain from any combat at the resort.
You might see some other familiar faces at the resort, and they might see you. Everybody is still pretty psyched out after you tried to take over the planet. I would be cautious to not talk to the ladies at the front desk. I'll be pretty easy to find, I have black hair and red eyes and I will probably be at the front desk as well. Just ask for Raven if I'm not there they'll go get me. If I am not there either then take the elevator to the twenty-second floor and knock on room 22638 and someone should answer the door. Most likely to be me, if not then Vincent should answer.
I almost forgot to give you the directions to the resort. It's actually quite easy to get to. If you go ten blocks walking distance and take a right at the first intersection you then just have to follow a straight path to the resort. The name of the resort is Midgar Dreams and it is on a huge billboard, you can't miss it. When you get to the building, go inside the parking garage and take the elevator to level ML. I believe you can find your way to the front desk with ease. I hope to see you at the resort sometime soon!
With all due respect,
Miss Raven Kae
Miss Raven Kae
Also: Don't forget to bring your Masmune with you. I have something that can upgrade the powers of the sword. I also have a picture for you…that is if you want it.
"Master Sephiroth? I have a letter for you Sir!" A young squire knocked on some heavy-looking doors. "Master Sephiroth? Are you in there?" After gaining some courage he pushed open one of the doors and looked around. He gasped as he saw pictures of his past life hung up all over the walls. "He told me he was going to leave his past behind…"
"What are you doing in my room?" Sephiroth laid a hand on the young lad's shoulder. With a scream he jumped in the air and almost nailed his head in the ceiling. "Calm down boy. What is that you are holding in your hand?"
"Oh…this? It's a letter for you sir. It's from a Miss Raven Kae. Do you know her by any chance?" The boy regained his senses and bowed, handing the letter to his master.
"I do not. What does it say?"
"I…don't know. Last time I remember you telling me that I shouldn't read things that you receive or send to anyone."
"That was over three years ago Yukensin." Sephiroth sighed.
"I still follow your orders sir. Remember, I am one of your true followers."
"I left my past behind. I don't know why you are still working here. In fact, you're free to go. Tell everyone that they may leave the mansion at once. I don't care what the contract says."
"But sir!" Yukensin gasped in horror.
"Just give me the letter and you will be on your way Yukensin. I've had enough of followers. No one needs to be like me."
"Yes they do! I mean, the way you are now."
"Do you listen to me or do you not?"
"I'm sorry. Here is the letter sir."
"Thank you. Now, tell everyone to leave the mansion for good." Sephiroth gave Yukensin a look that made him shiver.
"Yes sir. " Yukensin bowed. He walked off with a sad look on his face and closed the door with a moan. Sephiroth sat on his bed and opened the letter, hoping it wasn't one of those letters that they wanted him to join the new SOLDIER. Was there even a new SOLDIER? Or were they trying to lure him into some kind of trap? He closed his eyes and crossed his fingers before reading the letter. Sephiroth opened one eye and saw the first three words, 'Dear Mr. Sephiroth'…so far so good. As his eyes scrolled down the letter he became more and more tense when he read about THEM. The ones who defeated him. Vincent Valentine, Tifa Lockhart , Cloud Strife, Cid Highwind, Yuffie Yuffie KisaragiKisaragi, Barret Wallace, Red XIII and Cait Sith. The sound of their names made him shiver. Nodding, he walked over to a drawer covered in dust. His sword, the Masamune was on top of the drawer, also covered in dust.
"How long has it been since I have used this?" Sephiroth coughed as he opened the drawer. "Obviously it's been a while…" He dragged his things over to his bed and then walked over to his mirror. He was wearing a plain black robe with his hair tied up in a ponytail and was wearing sandals that weren't too old, but they weren't too new either. They were sandals with brown straps on them and engraved on them said, 'I LUV U!' on it. He laughed and walked over to his bathroom and undressed. Sephiroth sighed as the hot water poured on his back. It always felt good to take a shower after reading something like that. He just couldn't believe he was wearing his past. He made a promise to a girl that loved him that he would change and never ever wear that again. That's why he always kept the outfit in the darkest part of the room. In fact, the girl who wrote him the letter, her name was similar to Raven's. Her name was Rashinka and she loved to read. She had big blue eyes and Auburn hair. Sephiroth dated her until he told her what kind of man she was. Rashinka dumped Sephiroth and fell in love with a man named Kenshin. He also hated Sephiroth because somehow Aerith was related to him. About thirty-five minutes later he was dressed and ready to go. He held the letter in one hand and a brown sack in the other. Sephiroth sighed again and pushed open the humungous iron doors and slowly walked down the stairs. It had been awhile since he had walked down these stairs. Dust too, was on the stairs and the portraits and clay sculptures of him and his passed on relatives. Already the servants had left the mansion as they were told. Sephiroth blew out the last candle and left the house, for good.