Civil War

Locked away in his lab in Midgar, Hojo worked upon his computer. It had been three days since he last rested, and he was ever so close to the scientific discover of the century. At his finger tips, the controls of a new machine he was working on. It was close, ever so close to creating the inter universal gateway. He had discovered the existence of another universe only three months early, and had been obsessed with creating a doorway ever since. Rufus Shinra new about the project, and backed it one hundred percent. Hojo felt nauseous at the thought of Rufus, he didn't truly understand what Hojo was doing. All he wanted was more land to claim for Shinra, having conquered the entire planet long ago. He had gone so far as to erect a research facility in the northern crater, it was ridiculous. Suddenly, all wandering thoughts left Hojo as he stared at the computer screen. The mathematical equation on the screen would hopefully make his machine open the gateway. He hit the enter key on the keyboard, and stood up. Slowly, he walked over to the viewing window. A smile spread across his face, as the saw the machine turn and and began to spin. In the shot metal arms of the spinning machine, a glow was beginning. Hurriedly, he picked up his phone and dialed his assistant's number.

"Get to the lab now, it's working." was all he said, before hanging up. He was amazed as the doorway opened before him, glowing brilliantly. Mesmerized, he quickly grabbed his lab coat from his chair, and exited the control room. Rushing down the stairs, he tripped and stumbled on the steps, falling forward. A pen fell from his pocket, and rolled through the portal. Hojo watched fascinated as the pen vanished into the portal. It was nearly completely open now. Stepping closer to it, he watch as the machine slowed down until finally stopping.

"Dr Hojo, is that it?" The assistant asked, rushing through the door.

Hojo didn't respond, having been mesmerized in his success. He had done it, he had created a doorway to another universe. This would make him more famous that he already was. It was his greatest accomplishment yet, even more than the bastard son of his, Sephiroth. Hojo began to approach the doorway when the assistant spoke again.

"We should wait until we can summon Mr. Shinra" The man said.
Hojo ignored that man once more, as he stepped into the glowing portal.

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Similar to Hojo, Dr Odine was watching as his assistant were working nonstop, filling in his calculations and preparing his machine. The Esthar Soldiers stood surrounding him, prepared for anything that could possibly happen. Also with him, the president of Esthar, Laguna Loire, was waiting.

"You sure you have discovered the secret of inter dimensional travel?" Laguna asked Odine.

"Vat? You vouldn't doubt my genius would you my president? My calculations are flawless, nothing could go wrong." Dr Odine said, offended.

Laguna went to respond, but was cut off by one of the assistants. "Sir, the preparations are ready."

:"The begin you vorthless man." Odine yelled, annoyed. Cry went up through the lab, as everyone began going through the procedure to start the machine. In only a few minutes, Laguna was shocked to see the portal beginning to form. "Perhaps it would have been smart to hire SeeD before we did this." He thought to himself. As the portal neared completion, something came out of it. Shocked, Dr. Odine rushed forward. "Vat is it!" He demanded.

"It's a pen sir." one of the assistants said, picking up the object. Behind him, the portal finished. He turned around as a figure began to appear in it. "Sir, there's something else coming."

"At your ready." Laguna ordered his troops, watching the portal. The men surrounding him and Dr Odine cocked their rifles, prepared to fire on their president's command. Everyone let out a gasp as Hojo appeared in the portal.

"Well, this is absolutely amazing." Hojo said, walking out of the portal.

"Hold it right there." Laguna ordered. Hojo stopped in his tracks, realizing there were people all around him. "Who are you?"

"I am Professor Hojo of the Shinra Corporation." Hojo said, annoyed. Who was this lesser being that was giving him commands?

"What is your business here?" Laguna asked.

"I created a machine that let me come here, I was simply testing it."

"Very well, Mr Hojo. I'm sure..." Laguna began, but the cry of one of the lab assistants cut him off.

"Look, there's more coming!" the man cried. Hojo spun around, and sure enough their were two more figures appearing in the portal. What was worse, is he recognized the shape of their clothing. Rufus had sent to Shinra guards after him.

Hojo ran out into the room, thinking fast. "You must stop them, they work for an evil man. They're coming to kill me." Hojo lied. He then ran over by one of the desks as the two guard came through the portal.

"What the hell?" One of the guards wondered out loud, looking around. Both of them had their Rifles at the ready. Laguna didn't really trust Hojo, he seemed Shady, but the weapons made him take charge.

"Drop your weapons!" Laguna ordered.

"What the hell?" The guard repeated, looking in Laguna's direction. Both the guards panicked upon seeing the dozen of men aiming their weapons at them.

"What do we do?" The second guard asked, panicking.

"Lower your weapons." Laguna repeated.

"Shit, hurry and go back for reinforcements." The guard said, and the second man turned to leave.

"Shit." Laguna thought in his head. "We can't risk them getting reinforcements." Seeing no other choice, Laguna gave the order. "Fire!"

In a futile attempt to defend themselves, the two opened fire, one of them managing to his Laguna in his shoulder. Laguna grabbed his shoulder as he dived to the ground.

"The president's been hit!" One of the Esthar Soldiers yelled. They opened fire, killing the guard that stayed, but missing the other guard as he dove through the portal.