NEW THREAT
Guest stars: Ramza Beowulve, Cyan Garamonde
Special guest stars: Sephiroth, Jenova
"OK Zidane, that's the Lifa Tree" Eiko exclaimed. "Sure is gigantic.... Whoa !" As Zidane approach the gate to Lifa Tree, he's bounced back by an unknown force. "I forgot to tell you, this place is sealed with Eidolon to protect another Eidolon inside from misuse" Eiko informed. Zidane poked the magical barrier few times then take few steps back. "Stand clear everyone" He said. "I don't think ramming the barrier is a good idea" Vivi shakes his head. "Here goes nothing !!" Ignored Vivi's said, Zidane charged toward the invincible barrier. "YOW !!!" He got reflected back, only this time farther than before. "Zidane, sometimes you need to use your brain" Garnet sighed.
"Magical Barrier..... Pretty interesting" A figure with dark cape and hood approach from behind. "Hmm ?... Who are you ?" Eiko looked at the newcomer. "None of your concern" The figure replied. "Are you..... KUJA ?!?!" Zidane draw his daggers. The figure ignores him. "I asking you-". There's flash of light and a sound of sword swung. Zidane's dagger sliced apart.
"Do not follow me" The figure entered the gate without any difficulties, he passed the barrier as if there wasn't any. Zidane, Garnet, Vivi and Eiko stood still. They didn't believe what they just saw. "M...My Dagger...... sliced apart ?"Trembling in fear, Zidane looked at his broken dagger. "That's not Kuja for sure" Garnet said. "How did you know ?" Vivi asked. "Kuja never use sword". "That's not ordinary sword....... Masamune, the famous blade" Zidane added.
"I got no choice" Eiko casted a spell, she broke the barrier. "Let's go. I have a bad feeling about this".
"The Lifestream on this planet was never disturbed........ The amount of them is abundant..... Perfect, just perfect" The figure examined the gigantic Lifa Tree. "My plan will go well, there's no bearer of Ancient magic here".
"Stop !!!!" Zidane finally caught up with the mysterious figure. "Hmmm..... You again...... What do you want ?". "Who the hell are you ?!?". "None of your concern. Now stop following me or you'll end up like your dagger..... Zidane". "How did he know Zidane's name ?. Hey Zidane, is he your friend ?" Garnet asked. "I never meet him before".
"Enough of this. I suggest you leave this place now for I shall destroy anyone who oppose me" The figure turned around and walked away from the group. Vivi gathered immense energy on his hand. "Vivi, what are you doing ?" Eiko asked. "His intention are evils. I can't allow him to proceed any further..... FIRA !!!" A fireball shot from Vivi's hand. It struck the target.
"Hmph. Thundaga" Calmly, the figure countered with another spell. A lightning bolt is homing toward Vivi. "BARRIER !!" Garnet casted protective spell. The Thundaga is blocked, but still manage to wound Vivi a bit. "His magic is excellent like his sword skill.... Who are you ?!" Zidane shouted. "This is the third time you asked.... Very well, I'll tell. My name is Sephiroth. My purpose is to create a New World and civilization. I shall become the god of this New World".
"WHAT ?!" Everyone surprised to hear that. "In my veins course the blood of the ancient, I'm the rightful heir of this planet. That's what I thought back on my world. I failed to accomplish my will. Since I can't have my planet. this planet would be good enough" Sephiroth explained. "Y....You can't do that !" Garnet shouted. "That's right, I shall own this planet !" Kuja arrived on the scene with his silver dragon.
Kuja and Sephiroth stared at each other. They both know, their intention is same but their goal is different.
"If this Sephiroth guy kill Kuja, we'll have a new enemy. If Kuja kill Sephiroth.... his power is unmatched" Zidane thought.
"Come my minions. Black Mages !" Kuja summoned few black mages to assist him fighting Sephiroth. Vivi felt a sharp knife stabbed his feeling, he's shocked when Kuja summoned the Black mages. "Everyone, Blizzaga !" Kuja ordered. "Not so fast. Blade Beam !" With his sword, Sephiroth created a sharp waves of wind. It pierces the row of Black Mages cleanly. "Grrrrr. Eidolon Bahamut, come to my aid !!". Bahamut, lord of dragon dived from the sky and now floats next to Kuja.
"Guys, we'd better leave this place !" Eiko warned. "NO !" Zidane protested. "Sorry..." with her staff, garnet knocked Zidane's neck.
"Bahamut, pretty interesting" Sephiroth hold out a red orb. "Summon NeoBahamut !". Another Bahamut appeared, this one is larger than Kuja's. NeoBahamut start to gather energy on its jaws as well as Bahamut. Bahamut's Flare unleashed, NeoBahamut also unleash its Terra Flare.
A huge explosion erupted over the horizon. Dazzling flame raging for seconds before declined.
"Garnet ?". "Uh.. W... Where am I ?" Garnet eyes started to focus, the first thing she saw is Eiko. "Madain Sari. You have been unconscious for two days" Eiko explained. "Madain Sari...... ZIDANE !. Where's Zidane ?!?". "We couldn't find him anywhere" Vivi replied. "No...... Zidane..... Hey, what happened to the Lifa Tree ?" Garnet asked after she got up. "Kuja has been defeated but still alive. That Sephiroth now corrupted the Lifa Tree. Every single day, I can hear a cry from the planet" Eiko explained.
The three went outside. The Lifa Tree has gone, instead a huge and deep crater is on its position. Some kind of mhytical streams sprouts from the crater's side. A new magical barrier got it covered. "That barrier is impregnable, even Queen Brahne's fleet could not break it" Vivi spoken. "Mother !. How's my mother ?" Garnet asked. "Her fleet has withdrawn. But they would return sooner or later".
"S.....S....Some....one..... help......". "Huh ?..... ZIDANE !!!". Vivi spotted his friend coming. "Vi.... Vivi...... Garnet......-" Zidane fainted. "His wound are fatal, C'mon bring him inside" Eiko instructed.
Zidane is laid on a bed. "OK Garnet, together now...... Cure !". Eiko and Garnet try to help him by casting Cure spell at same time. A glowing orb of light covered Zidane's battered form for few moments. "Ugh......". "Ease up Zidane, you just had a busy day" Garnet put Zidane back to sleep. "Thanks......" Zidane smiled a bit. "Hey Zidane, what happened to your eyes ?" Eiko noticed that Zidane's eyes are glowing pale blue. "Nothing wrong with my eyes" He protested. "I don't think so" Eiko took a mirror and put it in the front of Zidane's face. "What the.... My eyes are blue !!". "We can't do much now. Let's head back to Lindblum and ask Minister Cid for advice" Garnet said. "Yeah...". "Not now Zidane, you need some rest first".
That night. "The stars are beautiful......" Garnet sits alone on the dock next to Eiko's house. "Can't sleep ?". "Zidane ?. Didn't I told you to rest ?". "Trust me, I'm feeling much better" Zidane sit next to Garnet. The two paused for awhile. "When the Eidolon are taken from me..... I felt terrible. But..... no, never mind". "Go on, I'm listening". "No, it's OK". "You're so much different now". "The way I talk ?". "Yeah". "Well, I got my teacher here....... Zidane, are you very popular on Lindblum ?". "(Uh oh, busted) Not really". "Zidane, your eyes are shifting". "I'm watching the stars" Zidane argued. "But you're looking forward". "(Ow man) The stars over the horizon". "ZIDANE !!". "I uh... quite popular in Lindblum (Vivi !!)".
Meanwhile
"Kuja, Sephiroth must be eliminated at all cost. He is endangering our plan". "You have same idea as me, but how ?. Clearly Sephiroth is far more powerful". "Use your slickness Kuja. You got that talent to be used, not to be wasted". "Why don't you deal him for yourself. If you are truly the strongest Gaian, you could defeat him". "Fool !. Sephiroth comes from the race of Ancient, a superior but rare race of the past time. A single Ancient colony could sweep entire Gaia easily". "Where are they now ?". "Let me explain the background. Ancient used to live together with Cetra about 200 years ago. A disaster struck the world, the Cetra sacrifice the Ancient so that they survive the disaster". "Enough of the history, How could I defeat this Sephiroth ?". "Collaborate with Zidane....". "NO WAY !!".
Therefore, our heroes began the journey back to Lindblum. "I still don't get it, how'd my eyes becomes blue ?" Zidane spoken. "Did Sephiroth do it ?" Vivi asked. "I think no. When the two Bahamut clashed, everyone were thrown away by the impact" Garnet said. "Bahamut clash ?" Zidane inquired. "I forgot to tell you. You were knocked out by Garnet" Eiko explained. "What ?!" Zidane's eyes shifted to Garnet. "It's too dangerous if we stay there. You didn't want to retreat, so I have no choice except to knock you out" Garnet explained. "You were worried about me ?". "I..... (Blush)". "Yeah, she did". "Eiko !".
"That Sephiroth..... Is there any clue where'd he might belong to ?" Vivi asked. "From the way he used magic and the way he dressed, he could either come from the past or future" Garnet replied. "Time travel ?. That's impossible" Eiko protested. "Well, do you have any better explanation for Sephiroth ?". Eiko didn't say a word.
A loud roars burst out. "W... What was that ?" Vivi asked. A tall, dragon shaped monster appeared in front of them. "What the....." Zidane draw his daggers. "T..That's Weapon, ancient monster..... Ultima Weapon. I have read about it. But I never thought that it really exists" Garnet said. "Hey guys, its going for us".
There are no choices, they must fight the losing battle. "Judgement Bolt !!" Garnet summoned Ramuh. The lightning attack should be effective against flying and some dragon monster, but not for this one. "How about this...... Thundaga !" Vivi unleashed a bolt of lightning. Direct hit, but not much damage. "I..... I can't goes Trance... There's something wrong with me" Zidane said.
"Need help ?". "Don't forget us Zidane !". "Huh ?" Zidane looked around. "Dragon Jump !" Freya dives from the sky toward the Ultima Weapon. "Nice done Freya. Climhazzard" Beatrix charged the monster with her sword skill. "Master Vivi..... Climhazzard !" Steiner followed Beatrix, he attack the Weapon with his new Climhazzard skill.
"USELESS....... ULTIMA BEAM !!!" Ultima Weapon began to gather energy and focus it into a single energy orb. It shot a single beam toward Zidane. "NO !!! ZIDANE !!!!!" Garnet cried. The beam exploded upon impact, creating towering flame and clouds.
"Z.... Zidane". The explosion clouds began to vanish. Zidane is unharmed. "Grrrrrr. No more games !. LIMIT BREAK FATED CIRCLE !!" Zidane execute a graceful slash which induce an explosive fiery arc.
The Ultima Weapon wounded, but it manages to escape from the encounter. Zidane is knocked out cold somehow. "Where did he lean that kind of attack ?" Beatrix asked. "I don't know, we just saw him doing it" Garnet explained. "Maybe because of the change of his eyes ?" Eiko said. "Who are you ?" Steiner asked. "Oh right. Steiner, this is Eiko". "Yo Rusty". "R...Rusty !?!?!". "You're a private right ?". "I am the captain of Pluto Knight" Steiner replied. "Sorry, I thought you are a private. Polish that armor a bit would you". "She got a point Steiner, you never polish your armor" Beatrix chuckled.
"W....What happened ?" Zidane finally regained himself. "What ?. You just unleash the greatest attack I ever saw and you don't know that..... Hey, your eyes are blue" Freya said. "I don't remember anything". "Later Zidane. Folks, we're facing a new problem here. Did you saw an explosion from that direction about three days ago" Garnet pointed at a large crater over the horizon. "Yes, we saw that huge blast" Beatrix nods her head. "A new trouble appeared. A man named Sephiroth just came out of nowhere with a plan to rule this world" Garnet paused. "And he's stronger than Kuja". "That's terrible news" Freya shakes her head. "Not very terrible my dear".
"Sephiroth ?!?!". "At your service" Sephiroth appeared. "Fiend !!" Steiner attacks Sephiroth. "Useless" Sephiroth draw his Masamune, parrying the attack and countered with a slash that Steiner could barely block. "My, that's huge sword...." Beatrix said. Using his magical power, Sephiroth levitates himself out of reach. "I just want you to be the witness of my power" Sephiroth said. "What do you mean ?" Garnet asked. "I shall gather the lifestream into one spot, me. And I'm going to do it.... now. Power of Ancient, power of Jenova. I am Sephiroth, bearer of Ancient blood, son of Jenova. I hail the power of the Ancient trough the Black Materia , SUMMON METEOR !".
As Sephiroth finished recites his spell, a blinding light blasts from the sky. A huge red star is now appeared. "Within few days, this meteor shall land within a city where I sense the lifestream are abundant". "Enough riddles, where ?" Garnet asked. "You know the city my dear.... you know....." Sephiroth vanished. "No..... Alexandria".
"Indeed (gwok) this is a serious matter, not only to us but to this world". Our heroes has arrived at Lindblum and now gathered on Presidential palace. "This world is caught between three forces; Kuja, we, and Sephiroth" Artania continued. "Yes, but now Sephiroth is the worst. He has summoned a meteor which will collide with this world" Garnet said. "Hmmm....... About that. I believe Sephiroth came from the race (gwok) of Ancient but he come from the future". "One other thing Uncle Cid, Zidane's eyes are now glowing blue just like Sephiroth's". "Lifestream, he has poisoned by the lifestream". "What is a Lifestream ?".
"Lifestream is the essence of life. For example if someone dies, the body will return to the earth as dust. However, the soul will travel to another side of the world and form a new life. When the soul is in travelling process we called them lifestream" Artania explained. "Is there anything we could do to prevent Sephiroth ?" Vivi asked. "Fight fire with fire (gwok). We must find someone who bears Ancient blood and magic. Or at least......". "What ?" Zidane asked impatiently. Cid's eyes shifted to him. "You Zidane (gwok). You has been exposed to the lifestream and that might be the only key to defeat Sephiroth". "How ?. I just loose my ability to Trance" Zidane protested. "But (gwok) you could unleash the Limit Break, a near critical fighting (gwok) ability". "Hmmm..... That's right, when Ultima Weapon attack us, Zidane unleash a furious attack which instantly killed it" Beatrix added.
Much time later on an inn. "I'm not what I'm used to be........" Zidane lay down on his bed. "Everyone depends on me now....... CRAP !!...... I think I know what's Garnet feeling" He sighed. "Zidane, may I come in". "Yeah". The door opened, to Zidane's surprise it was Steiner. "Steiner ?". "Yes..... Look, I know the burden upon you is heavy. But remember this, we're always on your back". "I think no..... You heard what Regent Cid says.... I'm the only key to defeat Sephiroth" Zidane paused. "How'd you feel if you're in my position...... the single hope of everyone ?". "Hey, what's the matter. You don't sound like the Zidane I know". "Something is missing from me...... Maybe that's what Garnet feels when the Eidolon inside her were extracted". "Princess.... Eh ? ......Zidane ? You...... Your eyes wet". "I....(sniff) Just leave me alone..... please". "Hmmm...... Very well. But please remember, you can count on me" Steiner leaves the room.
Like a child, Zidane bury his face on his pillow so that no one could hear him crying. For the first time since he joins the Tantalus Brothers, he cries. "Zidane.....". "Go away !!". "It's me Garnet". Garnet slipped inside. "Embarrassing huh?. Crying like a baby ?". "No Zidane. You never got into this situation before" Garnet sit next to Zidane. "I never feel so down before. First Sephiroth, then my Trance ability is gone, now everyone is depend on me". "Zidane..... Did you ever read Bible ?". "Hundreds of time". "You surely knows John 22: 42". "I don't remember the exact phrase but they are; Father, take this plate away from me if Thee wish....". "Zidane, everyone must face their problem. What'll you do; Surrender to Sephiroth or stand and fight". "I.... I never feel the fear like this....". "I know how you feel Zidane....." The two embraced.
"I'm worried about Zidane" Freya spoken. "Yes indeed, he surely has passed many dangers. But he surely never been put into this kind of position before" Steiner added. "That moves he execute before...... Wait a minute...... I remember someone who fight like that" Beatrix said. The three are at a local tavern. "Who ?" Freya asked. "A young knight from Alexandria who always carried around a Claymore Sword" Beatrix said. "Now you mention it...... Yes, Ramza Beowulve from Heaven Knight" Steiner nods his head. "I ever heard of Red Rose Knights and Pluto Knights. But I never heard Heaven Knight before" Freya said, half asking. "Heaven Knight was the former Elite Guard, dismissed themselves after the death of King Alexandria, Princess Garnet's father" Steiner explained. "Heaven Knight pledge their loyalty to the King, not to the country" Beatrix added. "And where could we find this Ramza ?". "Right here".
"Captain Steiner, Captain Beatrix. A pleasure to make your acquaintance" A young knight in cloak greets them. "Well meet Ramza. How are you ?". "Let's skip the formality, shall we?". "OK, so how's the things with you ?" Steiner asked in less formal way. "Smooth sailing, I joined the Tantalus Brothers for a while then quitted. Now I become a freelance privateer". "Privateer ?" Freya asked. "Oh, I forgot. Ramza, this is Lady Freya, Burmecian knight. Freya, this is Ramza former Heaven Knight" Beatrix introduces the two. "Nice to meet you Freya". "same here". "Privateer.... Well, just say I do everything for Gills" Ramza smiled as if gives hint. "Everything". "Everything, kidnapping, sabotage, blockade runner, stealing. You name it and I do it". "I see... Hey bartender more beer" Freya ordered drinks for her and the newcomer.
"We got an offer for you Ramza" Beatrix started. "Shoot". "We are facing a crisis here. An unknown villain is trying to rule the world". "That's sure classical idea". "This one is quite different. This guy Sephiroth claimed to bear the blood of the ancient-". "Ancient !?!?!". "Did you know him ?" Beatrix asked. "No..... But.... Very well, I'll tell you a good story.....
"My Great Grandfather Ramza Beowulve III was a knight of Garilland Magic City, today it's known as Alexandria. He and his comrades; Holy Knight Agrias, Holy Swordsman Orlandu the Thundergod Cid, Temple Knight Beowulf.... I can't remember them all. They are fighting against the evils sealed within Horoscope Stone" Ramza paused, sips the beer. "What's the evils did ?" Steiner asked. "There are a plot to resurrect an Ancient named St Ajora. A bunch of lunatic people uses the power of the stones for this purpose. So, Ramza Beowulve III manages to defeat St Ajora after a long battle. I never heard of Ancient again until you told me that Beatrix". "I see...... Anyway, Sephiroth claimed to be Jenova's son". "I don't know about Jenova, but if it's true that Sephiroth is a breed of Ancient...... His power is unimaginable".
"We'll not ask you to fight Sephiroth. But we need you to train our friend" Beatrix said. "Huh ?". "Our friend Zidane Triball, ex-member of Tantalus Brothers-". "Did you say Zidane Triball ?". "Yeah, why ?". "Look at this" Ramza took a piece of paper from underneath his cloak and hand it over to Beatrix. "Hmmm........ Wanted alive, Zidane Triball. Descriptions....... golden haired, posses tail, weird pants ?. Convicted guilty of abducting royal family, Princess Garnet Til Alexandros. A reward of 65000000 Gils is available from Queen Brahne of Alexandria. WOW !". "Did you planned to catch him ?" Steiner asked, eye widened. "No. I'm a privateer, not a bounty hunter. But I warn you, the other bounty hunter would surely come for him". "Don't worry, Zidane knows how to take care of himself". "STEINER, BEATRIX, FREYA, ZIDANE IS MISSING !!!!!" Garnet entered the bar.
They soon arrived at the crime scene. "The place is neat...... There's no fighting at all" Steiner examined Zidane's room at the inn. "Yes, except for messy bed, there's no sign of fight" Freya concluded. "Messy bed ?....... Could be Zidane abducted by force. You know, the bandits could sneak up on him and grab him" Garnet said. "Maybe yes, maybe not" Ramza examined the bed carefully. "Who are you ?". "Princess Garnet, this is Ramza Beowulve former Heaven Knight" Beatrix explained.
"Let's see....... Oil ?" Ramza touched some oily substance on the bed. "What's this sticky stuff ?" His finger touched a sticky substance. "Hmmm, smells likes.......... Sper...... Never mind" Freya's face turned red. "So , Zidane masturba-" Steiner quickly shuts his mouth. "Jackpot !!" Ramza shouted. "What ?". "This is a rare Buterfree's Stunpowder" Ramza found some spots of yellow powder. "In other words someone stun him and grab him" Garnet concluded. "Precisely.... Whoever did this, they must be inexperienced" Steiner said. "I think I know who did this" Ramza said.
"Why are you doing this to me ?!?!". "Just be quiet and everything will be alright". Garnet's prediction was right, Zidane was abducted. Having his eyes blindfolded, hands tied up behind his back, and legs also tied, Zidane is now helpless. "Must escape..... Damn My fingers are still numb" He thought. His attempts to maneuver his fingers on the knots are useless. "Do you want to know why we kidnap you ?" A woman voice broke out. Zidane only nods his head. "Your attempt to abduct Princess Garnet has made Queen Brahne mad" It's a man voice now. "So mad that she post a wanted sign for you. Well, you are worth 65000000 Gils now Zidane". "Hey, I'm not thing for sale !" Zidane protested. "I'm so glad that finally we did a good job James" said the woman. "Sure does Jessie".
"Jessie ?. James ?...... You're the hopeless, pathetic Team Rocket ?" Now Zidane laughed. "Grrrrr....... Team Rocket is not pathetic...... But maybe hopeless" James said. "JESSIE, JAMES WE GOT YOU CORNERED. HAND OVER THAT ZIDANE NOW !!!". "That's Steiner's voice" Zidane thought.
"So, we meet again Jessie, James" Ramza step forward. "Let me assist" Freya volunteered himself. "Nay, I can handle this". "Ramza Beowulve...... Prepare for Trouble" Jessie started. "Yes and make it double" James followed. "To protect the world from devastation". "To unite all people within our nation". "To denounce the evils of truth and love". "To extend our reach to the stars above". "Jessie" She draw her shortsword. "James" He draw his broadsword. "Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light". "Surrender now or prepare to fight".
"OK, who's first ?" Ramza challenged. "WE !!" Both Jessie and James attack at the same time, side by side. "Doom of the planet.... Crush Punch" Ramza unleash his swordskill. The ground below Jessie and James erupted. But just before the eruption, the two went the different way, causing Ramza's attack to become ineffective. As Jessie executes a slash, James hacked Ramza. "Clever.... Quite clever". Blood gushed from Ramza's open wound. "Let me assist" Steiner said. "Relax pal..... I can deal with this two".
"Time to get serious" Ramza remove his cloak, revealing his silver chest plate. "That mark. You're a Heaven Knight !?"James recognizes the marking on Ramza's chest plate. "Now you know.... Lord of the thunder, hear this mortal humble request. I implore thy aid to destroy my enemy.... SUMMON RAMUH, JUDGEMENT BOLT !". "I hear your request...." A thundering voice answer Ramza's call. Ramuh himself appeared in front of him. With its staff, Ramuh created a massive thundering lightning which struck Jessie and James. "Looks like Team Rocket blasting off again..........-".
"Zidane...." Garnet removes Zidane's blindfold. "Huh ? Garnet ?". "I'm glad you're OK" With a knife, Garnet cut the rope which bound Zidane. "Phew, feels good" Zidane stretch his body. "So, you have been poisoned to the Lifestream" Ramza looked at Zidane's blue eyes. "Who are you ?". "Name are not important Zidane. Have at you !".
Unexpected, Ramza draw his Claymore then lunged Zidane. Fortunately, Zidane is fast enough to grab his dagger and parry the attack. "Defense won't help you" Ramza set up another attack. The two trading blows, but Zidane mostly goes for defensive. "Heaven wish to destroy all minds..... Holy Explosion" As Ramza swung his sword, an arc of light showered Zidane.
The attack caused heavy wound since Zidane wasn't able to evade it. "Show me your power Zidane" Ramza attack again. "Hey, what's your problem man ?. I never steal your girl". "You little brat........ Teleportation !" Ramza vanished and reappear behind his target. He executes a deadly slash. "YOW !!!!! MY TAIL !!!!!!". Half of Zidane's tail is sliced.
Suddenly Zidane's anger reaches its peak. His eyes are blackened by anger. "LIMIT BREAK ROUGH DIVIDE !!" He drags his dagger on the ground then performs a rising slash. Ramza never expect of the attack. He did bring his sword for defensive, but not much against such powerful attack. After unleashing the tremendous blow, Zidane's anger soothed then he fell unconscious.
Ramza was wounded badly. "Augh...... That's hurt......". "Ramza !. Are you alright ?" Freya asked. "He... got potential...(ouch) But he need to learn more". "Let me help. Cura !" Garnet casted high curatives spell over Ramza and Zidane. "Feels better, thank you Princess" Ramza bowed slightly. "Please, skip the formality". "It seems that the Limit Break worked when the anger reach its peak or at critical condition" Beatrix concluded. "Yeah. But Zidane still unable to control it. Fainted after unleash the Limit Break could be dangerous". "Why ?" Steiner asked. "Surely you don't want to fell asleep in the face of the enemy". "Did I miss something ?" Zidane wakes up.
VIP Room, Lindblum Presidential Palace.
"Hold it Zidane.....". "........YEEEEEOW !!!!!!". Zidane decide to trim the remaining of his tail. "That's surely hurt" He put on his pants". "Sorry, the scalpel appeared to be a bit dull" Garnet washed a small scalpel used to trim Zidane's tail. "Sure is weird without tail" Vivi commented. "Don't worry, it'll grow back. Besides this is not the first time I lost my tail". "How'd you lose your tail ?". "Well, it's stuck on Prima Vista Engine. I was trapped in the engine room for a day before Blank come with a sword to cut my tail". "You look better now" Ramza entered the room. "HEY !, you're the one who attack me !" Zidane draw his dagger. "He's with us Zidane" Garnet tried to calm him down. "Why did he attack me..... not mention slicing my tail".
"To make you unleash your new Limit skill. You lost your Trance, now a new skill is at your disposal" Ramza explained. "Oh yeah, I remember. I got mad when you cut my tail". "Right... Anyway, my name's Ramza Beowulve former Heaven Knight and former Tantalus Brothers". "I'm Zidane.... But I never see you in Tantalus". "I quit before you joined Zidane" Ramza paused.
"Listen Zidane. You got strong power which is good enough to face that Sephiroth. The question is, are you willing to do it ?" He asked. "Since no one else can do it, my answer is yes" Zidane replied boldly. "Very good. You must start learn how to control your power". "How ?". "Training...... There's a person who could help you. A great fighter resides at Qu's Marsh, my ex-mentor". "Must I go now ?". "The sooner the better". "Okay". "Wait, I'm coming with you" Garnet said. "I'm afraid you can't Princess, Zidane must pass this training alone" Ramza explained. "But". "There's no other choice Princess...". "I.... I understand" Garnet sighed. "Now Zidane, find a man named Cyan Garamonde there. He could help you". "OK, anything else ?". "Oh yeah, please give him this Griever Necklace he asked me" Ramza hand over a necklace to Zidane. "Yeah, sure..... Well, I'd better leave now".
Meanwhile at Deep Crater, the Lifa Tree after Bahamut clashes.
"Now, my plan would be completed" Sephiroth is working on some kind of glass container, next to the shrine of Eidolon Leviathan. He then extracts the power of the Eidolon. "This would be good enough" He released the extracted Eidolon into the glass container. It shines brightly before cracked. "Sephiroth........". "Yes mother...." Sephiroth intoned solemnly after knelt before a figure of angelic monster, Jenova. "You have done well......". "I shall do everything for you mother". "Thank you..... The time for Ancient to rule the world has come" Jenova paused a while. "I see you already gather the Lifestream, Mako energy into one spot. Another good accomplishment". "It was nothing" Sephiroth smiled. "I cannot live very long, my time is running out. Sephiroth, I shall betroth the true power of the Ancient to you. Accomplish what you have planned". Image of Jenova becomes saturated with Sephiroth. "The junctioning process goes well. Remember my son..... You must succeed......." Jenova's voice fades away. "Mother.... You won't be disappointed".
Now, back to Zidane.
"This is Qu's Marsh...... But where's that damn Cyan Garamonde ?". "Looking for me ?" A voice burst out. A tall middle aged man stood behind Zidane. "Are you Cyan Garamonde ?". "Just Cyan will do. What's bring you here ?". "My friend Ramza told me to gave you this" Zidane hands over the necklace. "Ah Griever Necklace, Thank you. Now, what do you want for a reward ?". "Could you please train me ?" Zidane asked. "Hmm ?. Train you ?". "Yeah, I just acquire Limit Break ability. But it was unstable, so-". "You want me to train you ?" Cyan asked. "Yeah". "Come closer". Zidane walked closer toward Cyan. "Lifestream, the Mako energy. I see..... But, tell me the reason you want to be trained". "We are facing a terrible enemy named Sephiroth, he's an Ancient or so-". "Did you just say Ancient ?". "Yeah, why ?". "Do you realize how dangerous is your enemy ?". "Yes, but I have no choice". "I understand..... But you are not ready now. Make yourself stronger and then return here" Cyan walked away. "Wait. How can you just leave ?. I'm in great need !" Zidane protested. "I know, but with the levels you are now, it'll be useless". "But I can't wait".
"Tell me what's your name ?" Cyan asked. "Zidane Triball". "OK Three Ball-". "Call me Zidane". "OK Zidane, you surely fainted after you unleash the Limit Break. Am I right ?". "Yeah". "That's one flaw. How many Limit Break you unleashed at one time ?". "I can't remember...". "That's second flaw.......Too many flaws, you are not ready. If you could unleash a single Limit Break without fainted, I'll consider that you are ready. Is that acceptable ?". "I'll try-". "No, there is no try. Do it or don't". "I must try first".
"I think you need an example... Attack me Zidane" Cyan requested. "Are you sure ?". "Yes, don't hold back" Cyan draw a simple double-edged sword. "You ask for it". Swing his dagger, Zidane tried to deliver his best blow. Cyan's response is amazingly fast, he brought his sword to block the attack. Zidane take a step back. "This guy is fast.... I'll try my speed attack" He thought. Instead of using powerful blow, he started to moves at higher speed and sacrifices the power. A single stab landed on Cyan's side. "That's good enough..... Limit Break, Braver !". Cyan leaped high then performs a downward slash. Zidane block the attack, but his weapon throwed away. His hand is not strong enough to withstand the massive force. "You see Zidane, a good Limit Break must be unleashed under controlled circumstances, in other words you realized that you are delivering the Limit Break" Cyan explained. "I..... I can't believe it" Zidane gasped in disbelief. "That's why you failed". Since then Zidane vowed to himself, never use 'I can't believe' phrase anymore
Cyan finally agrees to train Zidane. The young thief has all the agility he needs, so Cyan concentrated Zidane's training in developing his power and stamina.
"For meantime, don't use your dagger. Here, use my sword" Cyan hands over his sword. "Whoa, sure is heavy" Zidane try to maneuver the black sword. "And put those armor on" Cyan pointed at a set of armor, consisted of chest plate, gauntlet, and plate leggings. It took Zidane fifteen minutes to put all of the armor. "I can barely move" He complained, the armor is obviously too heavy for him. "Take you time, you'll get used to it. Now, deliver this letter to a Mog named Nog at Lindblum". "In this armor ?". "Why yes. Now go !".
Meanwhile at Lindblum.
Eiko, Garnet and Minister Artania are on the Palace Library, searching for any clue of Ancient. "Instead of Ancient, I find a good book about Eidolon" Eiko read a thick old book. "And ?" Garnet inquired. "Well..... Eidolon, also known as Esper. These magical creature guarded their own Force so they also known as Guardian Force". "That's interesting Eiko, but we're searching for Ancient, not Eidolon". "Wait, this is interesting...... Human could acquire the power of Eidolon by many ways; interact and ask the related eidolons, materialize them, turn them into Magicite, and junction them". "This is useless, our library is not adequate for this task" Artania said. "I GOT IT !!!. Jenova !!" Eiko cheered, disturb everyone in the library.
"Keep it down Eiko. What do you find ?" Garnet asked. "Jenova, an Ancient blessed with special power and acknowledged as Eidolon of Life. This Eidolon is capable to start a new life as well as........ terminate existing life". "Terminate existing life....... So, this Sephiroth and Jenova are both dangerous" Artania sighed. "Any other info ?" Garnet asked. "No, nothing about Sephiroth".
"I'll be a laughing stock if Baku or Steiner sees me" Zidane finally arrived at Lindblum. He saw a Mog and decided to ask. "Excuse me, Are you Nog ?". "No, I'm not Nog. Try Industrial district........ By the way, the Air Taxi is out of order for maintenance" The Mog replied. "Damn !". So, Zidane walked all the way to Industrial district. Another Mog. "Excuse me, are you Nog ?". "No, Nog is at Business District". "Grrrrr !". He moved to Business district, another Mog. "Are you Nog ?". "No, My friend Nog is at the Palace tower". "GOD !!!". Zidane makes his way to palace tower. "Nog I suppose ?" He meets a Mog. "Hm ?. Nog ?. Well, Nog is penpal name for a man". "What ?". "Yeah, the old man lives at Qu's Marsh, Cyan Garamonde". "#@!$!$!@$!$!@$! !!!!" Zidane fainted.
Deep Crater.
Queen Brahne's fleet and Hilde Garde I arrived at the scene. "We have arrived at the destination my queen". "Good, signal all the black mages to began the attack". Queen Brahne ordered. "At once my lord". Brahne shifted to Kuja who stand next to her. "Are you sure this is going to work ?". "Perhaps. I can't promise the outcome of this battle" Kuja replied. "At least we try....... No one shall stand against me"
Three dozens of black mages gathered power and concentrate it into one spot, Kuja. After accumulated enough power, he would unleash a single powerful magic into Sephiroth's Barrier. If the Barrier break, the siege would begin.
After few minutes, Kuja began to glows. He focused all of the gathered energy on both of his palms. "This is enough......." He aimed the barrier. "Mega Thundaga !!" Kuja unleash the energy as a Mega Thundaga spell, four times stronger than standard Thundaga. Huge lightning bolt streaked toward the barrier, it landed on the barrier and explodes in thundering sounds and dazzling lights.
"Success !!" Kuja cheered. "You did it !!"Queen Brahne jumped around in delight. The barrier has been destroyed. "All vessels begin the attack procedure, FIRE AT WILL !!!" She ordered.
"Not so fast" Sephiroth appeared, riding the Eidolon Leviathan. "Queen Brahne, that is Sephiroth" Kuja said. "I don't care who is he, destroy everything in sight". "First the pathetic Shinra, now this fat ugly queen......." Sephiroth holds out a green colored Materia. "Lucky I stole this Master Magic Materia from that Yuffie...... Meteor !". As Sephiroth finished casting a spell, meteors started to shower Queen Brahne's fleet. The blue ocean is now filled with debris of ship and blood. The atmosphere was filled with human screams in the midst of panic.
"Kuja, do something !!" Brahne cried. "Grrrrr. Bahamut, come to my aid !!" Kuja summoned the Eidolon Bahamut. The huge beast descends from the sky and face Sephiroth. It about to attack with Mega Flare, but hesitated. "You never learn Kuja....... Power of the Ancient..... Metamorphosis !!". Hundreds of Lifestreams began to cover Sephiroth, forming a huge orb of Lifestreams. In all of sudden, it vanished. "Huh ?. Where did he go ?" Kuja looked around to find Sephiroth. His question is soon answered.
The sky opened. An angel, floats on his six wings instead of feet descend from the sky. A huge purple wing covered his body. As the wing spread, it reveals the body of Sephiroth. "I am the One Winged Angel Sephiroth" Sephiroth spoken. For the first time, Kuja felt an extreme fear. "Queen Brahne, order all fleet to withdraw" He said. "What ?". "This is terrible, Sephiroth is too terrible. If you don't get out of here, all will be lost". "How about you ?". "I'll try to buy us some time".
"Flare !!" Kuja unleash a spell. Fiery flames engulfed One Winged Angel, but without meaningful damage. "Nice try Kuja.... Shadow Flare !". Sephiroth countered with his Shadow Flare. Satanic flame erupted upon Kuja. "GOD !!. BARRIER !!!" Kuja casted protective spell. "Not bad, not bad at all. You're able to withstand my Shadow Flare. "Bahamut, Mega Flare !" Kuja ordered. Bahamut fly higher then spit a tremendous flaming bolt toward Sephiroth, the same flaming bolt that destroy Lifa Tree. All is Sephiroth do is just brought his right wing to block the incoming projectile. The Mega Flare has failed. "You see Kuja, I am invincible now. Nothing could destroy me". "Garland was right...... Sephiroth is way too powerful" Kuja thought. "Now I'll let you taste my supreme magic. Doom to all of living, power of destruction. Summon Meteor, S U P E R N O V A".
Soon, Kuja and Bahamut teleported into a strange planet. "This looks like earth" Kuja examined his surroundings. He saw something streaked in the sky. It destroy everything on its path, planet, stars, asteroids, everything. "A meteor ?". Bahamut nod its head as agreement. "Where did it go ?". The meteor did not go to the place Kuja stands, it passed the planet. "No..... It can't be...... If that meteor struck the sun, entire system will goes supernova".
The End of Chapter I
Notes of Supernova.
Supernova is the ultimate magic of One Winged Angel Sephiroth. With his Ancient magic, Sephiroth would summon a meteor which targeted to the sun. This meteor is large enough to makes the sun explodes. This outbreak also called as Supernova in scientific term, the dead of entire solar system.
Guest stars: Ramza Beowulve, Cyan Garamonde
Special guest stars: Sephiroth, Jenova
"OK Zidane, that's the Lifa Tree" Eiko exclaimed. "Sure is gigantic.... Whoa !" As Zidane approach the gate to Lifa Tree, he's bounced back by an unknown force. "I forgot to tell you, this place is sealed with Eidolon to protect another Eidolon inside from misuse" Eiko informed. Zidane poked the magical barrier few times then take few steps back. "Stand clear everyone" He said. "I don't think ramming the barrier is a good idea" Vivi shakes his head. "Here goes nothing !!" Ignored Vivi's said, Zidane charged toward the invincible barrier. "YOW !!!" He got reflected back, only this time farther than before. "Zidane, sometimes you need to use your brain" Garnet sighed.
"Magical Barrier..... Pretty interesting" A figure with dark cape and hood approach from behind. "Hmm ?... Who are you ?" Eiko looked at the newcomer. "None of your concern" The figure replied. "Are you..... KUJA ?!?!" Zidane draw his daggers. The figure ignores him. "I asking you-". There's flash of light and a sound of sword swung. Zidane's dagger sliced apart.
"Do not follow me" The figure entered the gate without any difficulties, he passed the barrier as if there wasn't any. Zidane, Garnet, Vivi and Eiko stood still. They didn't believe what they just saw. "M...My Dagger...... sliced apart ?"Trembling in fear, Zidane looked at his broken dagger. "That's not Kuja for sure" Garnet said. "How did you know ?" Vivi asked. "Kuja never use sword". "That's not ordinary sword....... Masamune, the famous blade" Zidane added.
"I got no choice" Eiko casted a spell, she broke the barrier. "Let's go. I have a bad feeling about this".
"The Lifestream on this planet was never disturbed........ The amount of them is abundant..... Perfect, just perfect" The figure examined the gigantic Lifa Tree. "My plan will go well, there's no bearer of Ancient magic here".
"Stop !!!!" Zidane finally caught up with the mysterious figure. "Hmmm..... You again...... What do you want ?". "Who the hell are you ?!?". "None of your concern. Now stop following me or you'll end up like your dagger..... Zidane". "How did he know Zidane's name ?. Hey Zidane, is he your friend ?" Garnet asked. "I never meet him before".
"Enough of this. I suggest you leave this place now for I shall destroy anyone who oppose me" The figure turned around and walked away from the group. Vivi gathered immense energy on his hand. "Vivi, what are you doing ?" Eiko asked. "His intention are evils. I can't allow him to proceed any further..... FIRA !!!" A fireball shot from Vivi's hand. It struck the target.
"Hmph. Thundaga" Calmly, the figure countered with another spell. A lightning bolt is homing toward Vivi. "BARRIER !!" Garnet casted protective spell. The Thundaga is blocked, but still manage to wound Vivi a bit. "His magic is excellent like his sword skill.... Who are you ?!" Zidane shouted. "This is the third time you asked.... Very well, I'll tell. My name is Sephiroth. My purpose is to create a New World and civilization. I shall become the god of this New World".
"WHAT ?!" Everyone surprised to hear that. "In my veins course the blood of the ancient, I'm the rightful heir of this planet. That's what I thought back on my world. I failed to accomplish my will. Since I can't have my planet. this planet would be good enough" Sephiroth explained. "Y....You can't do that !" Garnet shouted. "That's right, I shall own this planet !" Kuja arrived on the scene with his silver dragon.
Kuja and Sephiroth stared at each other. They both know, their intention is same but their goal is different.
"If this Sephiroth guy kill Kuja, we'll have a new enemy. If Kuja kill Sephiroth.... his power is unmatched" Zidane thought.
"Come my minions. Black Mages !" Kuja summoned few black mages to assist him fighting Sephiroth. Vivi felt a sharp knife stabbed his feeling, he's shocked when Kuja summoned the Black mages. "Everyone, Blizzaga !" Kuja ordered. "Not so fast. Blade Beam !" With his sword, Sephiroth created a sharp waves of wind. It pierces the row of Black Mages cleanly. "Grrrrr. Eidolon Bahamut, come to my aid !!". Bahamut, lord of dragon dived from the sky and now floats next to Kuja.
"Guys, we'd better leave this place !" Eiko warned. "NO !" Zidane protested. "Sorry..." with her staff, garnet knocked Zidane's neck.
"Bahamut, pretty interesting" Sephiroth hold out a red orb. "Summon NeoBahamut !". Another Bahamut appeared, this one is larger than Kuja's. NeoBahamut start to gather energy on its jaws as well as Bahamut. Bahamut's Flare unleashed, NeoBahamut also unleash its Terra Flare.
A huge explosion erupted over the horizon. Dazzling flame raging for seconds before declined.
"Garnet ?". "Uh.. W... Where am I ?" Garnet eyes started to focus, the first thing she saw is Eiko. "Madain Sari. You have been unconscious for two days" Eiko explained. "Madain Sari...... ZIDANE !. Where's Zidane ?!?". "We couldn't find him anywhere" Vivi replied. "No...... Zidane..... Hey, what happened to the Lifa Tree ?" Garnet asked after she got up. "Kuja has been defeated but still alive. That Sephiroth now corrupted the Lifa Tree. Every single day, I can hear a cry from the planet" Eiko explained.
The three went outside. The Lifa Tree has gone, instead a huge and deep crater is on its position. Some kind of mhytical streams sprouts from the crater's side. A new magical barrier got it covered. "That barrier is impregnable, even Queen Brahne's fleet could not break it" Vivi spoken. "Mother !. How's my mother ?" Garnet asked. "Her fleet has withdrawn. But they would return sooner or later".
"S.....S....Some....one..... help......". "Huh ?..... ZIDANE !!!". Vivi spotted his friend coming. "Vi.... Vivi...... Garnet......-" Zidane fainted. "His wound are fatal, C'mon bring him inside" Eiko instructed.
Zidane is laid on a bed. "OK Garnet, together now...... Cure !". Eiko and Garnet try to help him by casting Cure spell at same time. A glowing orb of light covered Zidane's battered form for few moments. "Ugh......". "Ease up Zidane, you just had a busy day" Garnet put Zidane back to sleep. "Thanks......" Zidane smiled a bit. "Hey Zidane, what happened to your eyes ?" Eiko noticed that Zidane's eyes are glowing pale blue. "Nothing wrong with my eyes" He protested. "I don't think so" Eiko took a mirror and put it in the front of Zidane's face. "What the.... My eyes are blue !!". "We can't do much now. Let's head back to Lindblum and ask Minister Cid for advice" Garnet said. "Yeah...". "Not now Zidane, you need some rest first".
That night. "The stars are beautiful......" Garnet sits alone on the dock next to Eiko's house. "Can't sleep ?". "Zidane ?. Didn't I told you to rest ?". "Trust me, I'm feeling much better" Zidane sit next to Garnet. The two paused for awhile. "When the Eidolon are taken from me..... I felt terrible. But..... no, never mind". "Go on, I'm listening". "No, it's OK". "You're so much different now". "The way I talk ?". "Yeah". "Well, I got my teacher here....... Zidane, are you very popular on Lindblum ?". "(Uh oh, busted) Not really". "Zidane, your eyes are shifting". "I'm watching the stars" Zidane argued. "But you're looking forward". "(Ow man) The stars over the horizon". "ZIDANE !!". "I uh... quite popular in Lindblum (Vivi !!)".
Meanwhile
"Kuja, Sephiroth must be eliminated at all cost. He is endangering our plan". "You have same idea as me, but how ?. Clearly Sephiroth is far more powerful". "Use your slickness Kuja. You got that talent to be used, not to be wasted". "Why don't you deal him for yourself. If you are truly the strongest Gaian, you could defeat him". "Fool !. Sephiroth comes from the race of Ancient, a superior but rare race of the past time. A single Ancient colony could sweep entire Gaia easily". "Where are they now ?". "Let me explain the background. Ancient used to live together with Cetra about 200 years ago. A disaster struck the world, the Cetra sacrifice the Ancient so that they survive the disaster". "Enough of the history, How could I defeat this Sephiroth ?". "Collaborate with Zidane....". "NO WAY !!".
Therefore, our heroes began the journey back to Lindblum. "I still don't get it, how'd my eyes becomes blue ?" Zidane spoken. "Did Sephiroth do it ?" Vivi asked. "I think no. When the two Bahamut clashed, everyone were thrown away by the impact" Garnet said. "Bahamut clash ?" Zidane inquired. "I forgot to tell you. You were knocked out by Garnet" Eiko explained. "What ?!" Zidane's eyes shifted to Garnet. "It's too dangerous if we stay there. You didn't want to retreat, so I have no choice except to knock you out" Garnet explained. "You were worried about me ?". "I..... (Blush)". "Yeah, she did". "Eiko !".
"That Sephiroth..... Is there any clue where'd he might belong to ?" Vivi asked. "From the way he used magic and the way he dressed, he could either come from the past or future" Garnet replied. "Time travel ?. That's impossible" Eiko protested. "Well, do you have any better explanation for Sephiroth ?". Eiko didn't say a word.
A loud roars burst out. "W... What was that ?" Vivi asked. A tall, dragon shaped monster appeared in front of them. "What the....." Zidane draw his daggers. "T..That's Weapon, ancient monster..... Ultima Weapon. I have read about it. But I never thought that it really exists" Garnet said. "Hey guys, its going for us".
There are no choices, they must fight the losing battle. "Judgement Bolt !!" Garnet summoned Ramuh. The lightning attack should be effective against flying and some dragon monster, but not for this one. "How about this...... Thundaga !" Vivi unleashed a bolt of lightning. Direct hit, but not much damage. "I..... I can't goes Trance... There's something wrong with me" Zidane said.
"Need help ?". "Don't forget us Zidane !". "Huh ?" Zidane looked around. "Dragon Jump !" Freya dives from the sky toward the Ultima Weapon. "Nice done Freya. Climhazzard" Beatrix charged the monster with her sword skill. "Master Vivi..... Climhazzard !" Steiner followed Beatrix, he attack the Weapon with his new Climhazzard skill.
"USELESS....... ULTIMA BEAM !!!" Ultima Weapon began to gather energy and focus it into a single energy orb. It shot a single beam toward Zidane. "NO !!! ZIDANE !!!!!" Garnet cried. The beam exploded upon impact, creating towering flame and clouds.
"Z.... Zidane". The explosion clouds began to vanish. Zidane is unharmed. "Grrrrrr. No more games !. LIMIT BREAK FATED CIRCLE !!" Zidane execute a graceful slash which induce an explosive fiery arc.
The Ultima Weapon wounded, but it manages to escape from the encounter. Zidane is knocked out cold somehow. "Where did he lean that kind of attack ?" Beatrix asked. "I don't know, we just saw him doing it" Garnet explained. "Maybe because of the change of his eyes ?" Eiko said. "Who are you ?" Steiner asked. "Oh right. Steiner, this is Eiko". "Yo Rusty". "R...Rusty !?!?!". "You're a private right ?". "I am the captain of Pluto Knight" Steiner replied. "Sorry, I thought you are a private. Polish that armor a bit would you". "She got a point Steiner, you never polish your armor" Beatrix chuckled.
"W....What happened ?" Zidane finally regained himself. "What ?. You just unleash the greatest attack I ever saw and you don't know that..... Hey, your eyes are blue" Freya said. "I don't remember anything". "Later Zidane. Folks, we're facing a new problem here. Did you saw an explosion from that direction about three days ago" Garnet pointed at a large crater over the horizon. "Yes, we saw that huge blast" Beatrix nods her head. "A new trouble appeared. A man named Sephiroth just came out of nowhere with a plan to rule this world" Garnet paused. "And he's stronger than Kuja". "That's terrible news" Freya shakes her head. "Not very terrible my dear".
"Sephiroth ?!?!". "At your service" Sephiroth appeared. "Fiend !!" Steiner attacks Sephiroth. "Useless" Sephiroth draw his Masamune, parrying the attack and countered with a slash that Steiner could barely block. "My, that's huge sword...." Beatrix said. Using his magical power, Sephiroth levitates himself out of reach. "I just want you to be the witness of my power" Sephiroth said. "What do you mean ?" Garnet asked. "I shall gather the lifestream into one spot, me. And I'm going to do it.... now. Power of Ancient, power of Jenova. I am Sephiroth, bearer of Ancient blood, son of Jenova. I hail the power of the Ancient trough the Black Materia , SUMMON METEOR !".
As Sephiroth finished recites his spell, a blinding light blasts from the sky. A huge red star is now appeared. "Within few days, this meteor shall land within a city where I sense the lifestream are abundant". "Enough riddles, where ?" Garnet asked. "You know the city my dear.... you know....." Sephiroth vanished. "No..... Alexandria".
"Indeed (gwok) this is a serious matter, not only to us but to this world". Our heroes has arrived at Lindblum and now gathered on Presidential palace. "This world is caught between three forces; Kuja, we, and Sephiroth" Artania continued. "Yes, but now Sephiroth is the worst. He has summoned a meteor which will collide with this world" Garnet said. "Hmmm....... About that. I believe Sephiroth came from the race (gwok) of Ancient but he come from the future". "One other thing Uncle Cid, Zidane's eyes are now glowing blue just like Sephiroth's". "Lifestream, he has poisoned by the lifestream". "What is a Lifestream ?".
"Lifestream is the essence of life. For example if someone dies, the body will return to the earth as dust. However, the soul will travel to another side of the world and form a new life. When the soul is in travelling process we called them lifestream" Artania explained. "Is there anything we could do to prevent Sephiroth ?" Vivi asked. "Fight fire with fire (gwok). We must find someone who bears Ancient blood and magic. Or at least......". "What ?" Zidane asked impatiently. Cid's eyes shifted to him. "You Zidane (gwok). You has been exposed to the lifestream and that might be the only key to defeat Sephiroth". "How ?. I just loose my ability to Trance" Zidane protested. "But (gwok) you could unleash the Limit Break, a near critical fighting (gwok) ability". "Hmmm..... That's right, when Ultima Weapon attack us, Zidane unleash a furious attack which instantly killed it" Beatrix added.
Much time later on an inn. "I'm not what I'm used to be........" Zidane lay down on his bed. "Everyone depends on me now....... CRAP !!...... I think I know what's Garnet feeling" He sighed. "Zidane, may I come in". "Yeah". The door opened, to Zidane's surprise it was Steiner. "Steiner ?". "Yes..... Look, I know the burden upon you is heavy. But remember this, we're always on your back". "I think no..... You heard what Regent Cid says.... I'm the only key to defeat Sephiroth" Zidane paused. "How'd you feel if you're in my position...... the single hope of everyone ?". "Hey, what's the matter. You don't sound like the Zidane I know". "Something is missing from me...... Maybe that's what Garnet feels when the Eidolon inside her were extracted". "Princess.... Eh ? ......Zidane ? You...... Your eyes wet". "I....(sniff) Just leave me alone..... please". "Hmmm...... Very well. But please remember, you can count on me" Steiner leaves the room.
Like a child, Zidane bury his face on his pillow so that no one could hear him crying. For the first time since he joins the Tantalus Brothers, he cries. "Zidane.....". "Go away !!". "It's me Garnet". Garnet slipped inside. "Embarrassing huh?. Crying like a baby ?". "No Zidane. You never got into this situation before" Garnet sit next to Zidane. "I never feel so down before. First Sephiroth, then my Trance ability is gone, now everyone is depend on me". "Zidane..... Did you ever read Bible ?". "Hundreds of time". "You surely knows John 22: 42". "I don't remember the exact phrase but they are; Father, take this plate away from me if Thee wish....". "Zidane, everyone must face their problem. What'll you do; Surrender to Sephiroth or stand and fight". "I.... I never feel the fear like this....". "I know how you feel Zidane....." The two embraced.
"I'm worried about Zidane" Freya spoken. "Yes indeed, he surely has passed many dangers. But he surely never been put into this kind of position before" Steiner added. "That moves he execute before...... Wait a minute...... I remember someone who fight like that" Beatrix said. The three are at a local tavern. "Who ?" Freya asked. "A young knight from Alexandria who always carried around a Claymore Sword" Beatrix said. "Now you mention it...... Yes, Ramza Beowulve from Heaven Knight" Steiner nods his head. "I ever heard of Red Rose Knights and Pluto Knights. But I never heard Heaven Knight before" Freya said, half asking. "Heaven Knight was the former Elite Guard, dismissed themselves after the death of King Alexandria, Princess Garnet's father" Steiner explained. "Heaven Knight pledge their loyalty to the King, not to the country" Beatrix added. "And where could we find this Ramza ?". "Right here".
"Captain Steiner, Captain Beatrix. A pleasure to make your acquaintance" A young knight in cloak greets them. "Well meet Ramza. How are you ?". "Let's skip the formality, shall we?". "OK, so how's the things with you ?" Steiner asked in less formal way. "Smooth sailing, I joined the Tantalus Brothers for a while then quitted. Now I become a freelance privateer". "Privateer ?" Freya asked. "Oh, I forgot. Ramza, this is Lady Freya, Burmecian knight. Freya, this is Ramza former Heaven Knight" Beatrix introduces the two. "Nice to meet you Freya". "same here". "Privateer.... Well, just say I do everything for Gills" Ramza smiled as if gives hint. "Everything". "Everything, kidnapping, sabotage, blockade runner, stealing. You name it and I do it". "I see... Hey bartender more beer" Freya ordered drinks for her and the newcomer.
"We got an offer for you Ramza" Beatrix started. "Shoot". "We are facing a crisis here. An unknown villain is trying to rule the world". "That's sure classical idea". "This one is quite different. This guy Sephiroth claimed to bear the blood of the ancient-". "Ancient !?!?!". "Did you know him ?" Beatrix asked. "No..... But.... Very well, I'll tell you a good story.....
"My Great Grandfather Ramza Beowulve III was a knight of Garilland Magic City, today it's known as Alexandria. He and his comrades; Holy Knight Agrias, Holy Swordsman Orlandu the Thundergod Cid, Temple Knight Beowulf.... I can't remember them all. They are fighting against the evils sealed within Horoscope Stone" Ramza paused, sips the beer. "What's the evils did ?" Steiner asked. "There are a plot to resurrect an Ancient named St Ajora. A bunch of lunatic people uses the power of the stones for this purpose. So, Ramza Beowulve III manages to defeat St Ajora after a long battle. I never heard of Ancient again until you told me that Beatrix". "I see...... Anyway, Sephiroth claimed to be Jenova's son". "I don't know about Jenova, but if it's true that Sephiroth is a breed of Ancient...... His power is unimaginable".
"We'll not ask you to fight Sephiroth. But we need you to train our friend" Beatrix said. "Huh ?". "Our friend Zidane Triball, ex-member of Tantalus Brothers-". "Did you say Zidane Triball ?". "Yeah, why ?". "Look at this" Ramza took a piece of paper from underneath his cloak and hand it over to Beatrix. "Hmmm........ Wanted alive, Zidane Triball. Descriptions....... golden haired, posses tail, weird pants ?. Convicted guilty of abducting royal family, Princess Garnet Til Alexandros. A reward of 65000000 Gils is available from Queen Brahne of Alexandria. WOW !". "Did you planned to catch him ?" Steiner asked, eye widened. "No. I'm a privateer, not a bounty hunter. But I warn you, the other bounty hunter would surely come for him". "Don't worry, Zidane knows how to take care of himself". "STEINER, BEATRIX, FREYA, ZIDANE IS MISSING !!!!!" Garnet entered the bar.
They soon arrived at the crime scene. "The place is neat...... There's no fighting at all" Steiner examined Zidane's room at the inn. "Yes, except for messy bed, there's no sign of fight" Freya concluded. "Messy bed ?....... Could be Zidane abducted by force. You know, the bandits could sneak up on him and grab him" Garnet said. "Maybe yes, maybe not" Ramza examined the bed carefully. "Who are you ?". "Princess Garnet, this is Ramza Beowulve former Heaven Knight" Beatrix explained.
"Let's see....... Oil ?" Ramza touched some oily substance on the bed. "What's this sticky stuff ?" His finger touched a sticky substance. "Hmmm, smells likes.......... Sper...... Never mind" Freya's face turned red. "So , Zidane masturba-" Steiner quickly shuts his mouth. "Jackpot !!" Ramza shouted. "What ?". "This is a rare Buterfree's Stunpowder" Ramza found some spots of yellow powder. "In other words someone stun him and grab him" Garnet concluded. "Precisely.... Whoever did this, they must be inexperienced" Steiner said. "I think I know who did this" Ramza said.
"Why are you doing this to me ?!?!". "Just be quiet and everything will be alright". Garnet's prediction was right, Zidane was abducted. Having his eyes blindfolded, hands tied up behind his back, and legs also tied, Zidane is now helpless. "Must escape..... Damn My fingers are still numb" He thought. His attempts to maneuver his fingers on the knots are useless. "Do you want to know why we kidnap you ?" A woman voice broke out. Zidane only nods his head. "Your attempt to abduct Princess Garnet has made Queen Brahne mad" It's a man voice now. "So mad that she post a wanted sign for you. Well, you are worth 65000000 Gils now Zidane". "Hey, I'm not thing for sale !" Zidane protested. "I'm so glad that finally we did a good job James" said the woman. "Sure does Jessie".
"Jessie ?. James ?...... You're the hopeless, pathetic Team Rocket ?" Now Zidane laughed. "Grrrrr....... Team Rocket is not pathetic...... But maybe hopeless" James said. "JESSIE, JAMES WE GOT YOU CORNERED. HAND OVER THAT ZIDANE NOW !!!". "That's Steiner's voice" Zidane thought.
"So, we meet again Jessie, James" Ramza step forward. "Let me assist" Freya volunteered himself. "Nay, I can handle this". "Ramza Beowulve...... Prepare for Trouble" Jessie started. "Yes and make it double" James followed. "To protect the world from devastation". "To unite all people within our nation". "To denounce the evils of truth and love". "To extend our reach to the stars above". "Jessie" She draw her shortsword. "James" He draw his broadsword. "Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light". "Surrender now or prepare to fight".
"OK, who's first ?" Ramza challenged. "WE !!" Both Jessie and James attack at the same time, side by side. "Doom of the planet.... Crush Punch" Ramza unleash his swordskill. The ground below Jessie and James erupted. But just before the eruption, the two went the different way, causing Ramza's attack to become ineffective. As Jessie executes a slash, James hacked Ramza. "Clever.... Quite clever". Blood gushed from Ramza's open wound. "Let me assist" Steiner said. "Relax pal..... I can deal with this two".
"Time to get serious" Ramza remove his cloak, revealing his silver chest plate. "That mark. You're a Heaven Knight !?"James recognizes the marking on Ramza's chest plate. "Now you know.... Lord of the thunder, hear this mortal humble request. I implore thy aid to destroy my enemy.... SUMMON RAMUH, JUDGEMENT BOLT !". "I hear your request...." A thundering voice answer Ramza's call. Ramuh himself appeared in front of him. With its staff, Ramuh created a massive thundering lightning which struck Jessie and James. "Looks like Team Rocket blasting off again..........-".
"Zidane...." Garnet removes Zidane's blindfold. "Huh ? Garnet ?". "I'm glad you're OK" With a knife, Garnet cut the rope which bound Zidane. "Phew, feels good" Zidane stretch his body. "So, you have been poisoned to the Lifestream" Ramza looked at Zidane's blue eyes. "Who are you ?". "Name are not important Zidane. Have at you !".
Unexpected, Ramza draw his Claymore then lunged Zidane. Fortunately, Zidane is fast enough to grab his dagger and parry the attack. "Defense won't help you" Ramza set up another attack. The two trading blows, but Zidane mostly goes for defensive. "Heaven wish to destroy all minds..... Holy Explosion" As Ramza swung his sword, an arc of light showered Zidane.
The attack caused heavy wound since Zidane wasn't able to evade it. "Show me your power Zidane" Ramza attack again. "Hey, what's your problem man ?. I never steal your girl". "You little brat........ Teleportation !" Ramza vanished and reappear behind his target. He executes a deadly slash. "YOW !!!!! MY TAIL !!!!!!". Half of Zidane's tail is sliced.
Suddenly Zidane's anger reaches its peak. His eyes are blackened by anger. "LIMIT BREAK ROUGH DIVIDE !!" He drags his dagger on the ground then performs a rising slash. Ramza never expect of the attack. He did bring his sword for defensive, but not much against such powerful attack. After unleashing the tremendous blow, Zidane's anger soothed then he fell unconscious.
Ramza was wounded badly. "Augh...... That's hurt......". "Ramza !. Are you alright ?" Freya asked. "He... got potential...(ouch) But he need to learn more". "Let me help. Cura !" Garnet casted high curatives spell over Ramza and Zidane. "Feels better, thank you Princess" Ramza bowed slightly. "Please, skip the formality". "It seems that the Limit Break worked when the anger reach its peak or at critical condition" Beatrix concluded. "Yeah. But Zidane still unable to control it. Fainted after unleash the Limit Break could be dangerous". "Why ?" Steiner asked. "Surely you don't want to fell asleep in the face of the enemy". "Did I miss something ?" Zidane wakes up.
VIP Room, Lindblum Presidential Palace.
"Hold it Zidane.....". "........YEEEEEOW !!!!!!". Zidane decide to trim the remaining of his tail. "That's surely hurt" He put on his pants". "Sorry, the scalpel appeared to be a bit dull" Garnet washed a small scalpel used to trim Zidane's tail. "Sure is weird without tail" Vivi commented. "Don't worry, it'll grow back. Besides this is not the first time I lost my tail". "How'd you lose your tail ?". "Well, it's stuck on Prima Vista Engine. I was trapped in the engine room for a day before Blank come with a sword to cut my tail". "You look better now" Ramza entered the room. "HEY !, you're the one who attack me !" Zidane draw his dagger. "He's with us Zidane" Garnet tried to calm him down. "Why did he attack me..... not mention slicing my tail".
"To make you unleash your new Limit skill. You lost your Trance, now a new skill is at your disposal" Ramza explained. "Oh yeah, I remember. I got mad when you cut my tail". "Right... Anyway, my name's Ramza Beowulve former Heaven Knight and former Tantalus Brothers". "I'm Zidane.... But I never see you in Tantalus". "I quit before you joined Zidane" Ramza paused.
"Listen Zidane. You got strong power which is good enough to face that Sephiroth. The question is, are you willing to do it ?" He asked. "Since no one else can do it, my answer is yes" Zidane replied boldly. "Very good. You must start learn how to control your power". "How ?". "Training...... There's a person who could help you. A great fighter resides at Qu's Marsh, my ex-mentor". "Must I go now ?". "The sooner the better". "Okay". "Wait, I'm coming with you" Garnet said. "I'm afraid you can't Princess, Zidane must pass this training alone" Ramza explained. "But". "There's no other choice Princess...". "I.... I understand" Garnet sighed. "Now Zidane, find a man named Cyan Garamonde there. He could help you". "OK, anything else ?". "Oh yeah, please give him this Griever Necklace he asked me" Ramza hand over a necklace to Zidane. "Yeah, sure..... Well, I'd better leave now".
Meanwhile at Deep Crater, the Lifa Tree after Bahamut clashes.
"Now, my plan would be completed" Sephiroth is working on some kind of glass container, next to the shrine of Eidolon Leviathan. He then extracts the power of the Eidolon. "This would be good enough" He released the extracted Eidolon into the glass container. It shines brightly before cracked. "Sephiroth........". "Yes mother...." Sephiroth intoned solemnly after knelt before a figure of angelic monster, Jenova. "You have done well......". "I shall do everything for you mother". "Thank you..... The time for Ancient to rule the world has come" Jenova paused a while. "I see you already gather the Lifestream, Mako energy into one spot. Another good accomplishment". "It was nothing" Sephiroth smiled. "I cannot live very long, my time is running out. Sephiroth, I shall betroth the true power of the Ancient to you. Accomplish what you have planned". Image of Jenova becomes saturated with Sephiroth. "The junctioning process goes well. Remember my son..... You must succeed......." Jenova's voice fades away. "Mother.... You won't be disappointed".
Now, back to Zidane.
"This is Qu's Marsh...... But where's that damn Cyan Garamonde ?". "Looking for me ?" A voice burst out. A tall middle aged man stood behind Zidane. "Are you Cyan Garamonde ?". "Just Cyan will do. What's bring you here ?". "My friend Ramza told me to gave you this" Zidane hands over the necklace. "Ah Griever Necklace, Thank you. Now, what do you want for a reward ?". "Could you please train me ?" Zidane asked. "Hmm ?. Train you ?". "Yeah, I just acquire Limit Break ability. But it was unstable, so-". "You want me to train you ?" Cyan asked. "Yeah". "Come closer". Zidane walked closer toward Cyan. "Lifestream, the Mako energy. I see..... But, tell me the reason you want to be trained". "We are facing a terrible enemy named Sephiroth, he's an Ancient or so-". "Did you just say Ancient ?". "Yeah, why ?". "Do you realize how dangerous is your enemy ?". "Yes, but I have no choice". "I understand..... But you are not ready now. Make yourself stronger and then return here" Cyan walked away. "Wait. How can you just leave ?. I'm in great need !" Zidane protested. "I know, but with the levels you are now, it'll be useless". "But I can't wait".
"Tell me what's your name ?" Cyan asked. "Zidane Triball". "OK Three Ball-". "Call me Zidane". "OK Zidane, you surely fainted after you unleash the Limit Break. Am I right ?". "Yeah". "That's one flaw. How many Limit Break you unleashed at one time ?". "I can't remember...". "That's second flaw.......Too many flaws, you are not ready. If you could unleash a single Limit Break without fainted, I'll consider that you are ready. Is that acceptable ?". "I'll try-". "No, there is no try. Do it or don't". "I must try first".
"I think you need an example... Attack me Zidane" Cyan requested. "Are you sure ?". "Yes, don't hold back" Cyan draw a simple double-edged sword. "You ask for it". Swing his dagger, Zidane tried to deliver his best blow. Cyan's response is amazingly fast, he brought his sword to block the attack. Zidane take a step back. "This guy is fast.... I'll try my speed attack" He thought. Instead of using powerful blow, he started to moves at higher speed and sacrifices the power. A single stab landed on Cyan's side. "That's good enough..... Limit Break, Braver !". Cyan leaped high then performs a downward slash. Zidane block the attack, but his weapon throwed away. His hand is not strong enough to withstand the massive force. "You see Zidane, a good Limit Break must be unleashed under controlled circumstances, in other words you realized that you are delivering the Limit Break" Cyan explained. "I..... I can't believe it" Zidane gasped in disbelief. "That's why you failed". Since then Zidane vowed to himself, never use 'I can't believe' phrase anymore
Cyan finally agrees to train Zidane. The young thief has all the agility he needs, so Cyan concentrated Zidane's training in developing his power and stamina.
"For meantime, don't use your dagger. Here, use my sword" Cyan hands over his sword. "Whoa, sure is heavy" Zidane try to maneuver the black sword. "And put those armor on" Cyan pointed at a set of armor, consisted of chest plate, gauntlet, and plate leggings. It took Zidane fifteen minutes to put all of the armor. "I can barely move" He complained, the armor is obviously too heavy for him. "Take you time, you'll get used to it. Now, deliver this letter to a Mog named Nog at Lindblum". "In this armor ?". "Why yes. Now go !".
Meanwhile at Lindblum.
Eiko, Garnet and Minister Artania are on the Palace Library, searching for any clue of Ancient. "Instead of Ancient, I find a good book about Eidolon" Eiko read a thick old book. "And ?" Garnet inquired. "Well..... Eidolon, also known as Esper. These magical creature guarded their own Force so they also known as Guardian Force". "That's interesting Eiko, but we're searching for Ancient, not Eidolon". "Wait, this is interesting...... Human could acquire the power of Eidolon by many ways; interact and ask the related eidolons, materialize them, turn them into Magicite, and junction them". "This is useless, our library is not adequate for this task" Artania said. "I GOT IT !!!. Jenova !!" Eiko cheered, disturb everyone in the library.
"Keep it down Eiko. What do you find ?" Garnet asked. "Jenova, an Ancient blessed with special power and acknowledged as Eidolon of Life. This Eidolon is capable to start a new life as well as........ terminate existing life". "Terminate existing life....... So, this Sephiroth and Jenova are both dangerous" Artania sighed. "Any other info ?" Garnet asked. "No, nothing about Sephiroth".
"I'll be a laughing stock if Baku or Steiner sees me" Zidane finally arrived at Lindblum. He saw a Mog and decided to ask. "Excuse me, Are you Nog ?". "No, I'm not Nog. Try Industrial district........ By the way, the Air Taxi is out of order for maintenance" The Mog replied. "Damn !". So, Zidane walked all the way to Industrial district. Another Mog. "Excuse me, are you Nog ?". "No, Nog is at Business District". "Grrrrr !". He moved to Business district, another Mog. "Are you Nog ?". "No, My friend Nog is at the Palace tower". "GOD !!!". Zidane makes his way to palace tower. "Nog I suppose ?" He meets a Mog. "Hm ?. Nog ?. Well, Nog is penpal name for a man". "What ?". "Yeah, the old man lives at Qu's Marsh, Cyan Garamonde". "#@!$!$!@$!$!@$! !!!!" Zidane fainted.
Deep Crater.
Queen Brahne's fleet and Hilde Garde I arrived at the scene. "We have arrived at the destination my queen". "Good, signal all the black mages to began the attack". Queen Brahne ordered. "At once my lord". Brahne shifted to Kuja who stand next to her. "Are you sure this is going to work ?". "Perhaps. I can't promise the outcome of this battle" Kuja replied. "At least we try....... No one shall stand against me"
Three dozens of black mages gathered power and concentrate it into one spot, Kuja. After accumulated enough power, he would unleash a single powerful magic into Sephiroth's Barrier. If the Barrier break, the siege would begin.
After few minutes, Kuja began to glows. He focused all of the gathered energy on both of his palms. "This is enough......." He aimed the barrier. "Mega Thundaga !!" Kuja unleash the energy as a Mega Thundaga spell, four times stronger than standard Thundaga. Huge lightning bolt streaked toward the barrier, it landed on the barrier and explodes in thundering sounds and dazzling lights.
"Success !!" Kuja cheered. "You did it !!"Queen Brahne jumped around in delight. The barrier has been destroyed. "All vessels begin the attack procedure, FIRE AT WILL !!!" She ordered.
"Not so fast" Sephiroth appeared, riding the Eidolon Leviathan. "Queen Brahne, that is Sephiroth" Kuja said. "I don't care who is he, destroy everything in sight". "First the pathetic Shinra, now this fat ugly queen......." Sephiroth holds out a green colored Materia. "Lucky I stole this Master Magic Materia from that Yuffie...... Meteor !". As Sephiroth finished casting a spell, meteors started to shower Queen Brahne's fleet. The blue ocean is now filled with debris of ship and blood. The atmosphere was filled with human screams in the midst of panic.
"Kuja, do something !!" Brahne cried. "Grrrrr. Bahamut, come to my aid !!" Kuja summoned the Eidolon Bahamut. The huge beast descends from the sky and face Sephiroth. It about to attack with Mega Flare, but hesitated. "You never learn Kuja....... Power of the Ancient..... Metamorphosis !!". Hundreds of Lifestreams began to cover Sephiroth, forming a huge orb of Lifestreams. In all of sudden, it vanished. "Huh ?. Where did he go ?" Kuja looked around to find Sephiroth. His question is soon answered.
The sky opened. An angel, floats on his six wings instead of feet descend from the sky. A huge purple wing covered his body. As the wing spread, it reveals the body of Sephiroth. "I am the One Winged Angel Sephiroth" Sephiroth spoken. For the first time, Kuja felt an extreme fear. "Queen Brahne, order all fleet to withdraw" He said. "What ?". "This is terrible, Sephiroth is too terrible. If you don't get out of here, all will be lost". "How about you ?". "I'll try to buy us some time".
"Flare !!" Kuja unleash a spell. Fiery flames engulfed One Winged Angel, but without meaningful damage. "Nice try Kuja.... Shadow Flare !". Sephiroth countered with his Shadow Flare. Satanic flame erupted upon Kuja. "GOD !!. BARRIER !!!" Kuja casted protective spell. "Not bad, not bad at all. You're able to withstand my Shadow Flare. "Bahamut, Mega Flare !" Kuja ordered. Bahamut fly higher then spit a tremendous flaming bolt toward Sephiroth, the same flaming bolt that destroy Lifa Tree. All is Sephiroth do is just brought his right wing to block the incoming projectile. The Mega Flare has failed. "You see Kuja, I am invincible now. Nothing could destroy me". "Garland was right...... Sephiroth is way too powerful" Kuja thought. "Now I'll let you taste my supreme magic. Doom to all of living, power of destruction. Summon Meteor, S U P E R N O V A".
Soon, Kuja and Bahamut teleported into a strange planet. "This looks like earth" Kuja examined his surroundings. He saw something streaked in the sky. It destroy everything on its path, planet, stars, asteroids, everything. "A meteor ?". Bahamut nod its head as agreement. "Where did it go ?". The meteor did not go to the place Kuja stands, it passed the planet. "No..... It can't be...... If that meteor struck the sun, entire system will goes supernova".
The End of Chapter I
Notes of Supernova.
Supernova is the ultimate magic of One Winged Angel Sephiroth. With his Ancient magic, Sephiroth would summon a meteor which targeted to the sun. This meteor is large enough to makes the sun explodes. This outbreak also called as Supernova in scientific term, the dead of entire solar system.