CHAPTER ONE: HAIL TO THE CHIEF
THE RUINS OF THE SHINRA BUILDING. The devastation would remind you of the World Trade Center crisis. It had been a week since the attack from WEAPON to Midgar. There were no cleaning crews on the scene, as only the President could order them to commence, he was buried among the rubble that was once his place of business.
It was an unusually stormy day, as the group AVALANCHE had saved the world from complete destruction from Meteor, and crushed the Shinra along with them. Or so they thought…
A few pieces of rubble were pushed aside along the top, as someone weakly pulled himself from the rubble. He looked like a wreck…
About a week later, the band of rebellious heroes were relaxing on the balmy beaches of Costa Del Sol. Tifa and Yuffie were building a sandcastle, while wearing unusually skimpy swimsuits. Red and Reeve were having a discussion about how politics would be in the new era, and Vincent and Barret were having a watergun fight. Cid was just swearing at the waiter, trying to explain to him how real people make tea.
Cloud was perched also on the beach, watching a small portable TV he had with him…he went channel surfing…Who wants to be a gillionaire, MCSI, Whose Line is it Anyhow…he turned to the news station, MNN, and looked at it for a moment…he yelled out for the others to come see. They all came to Cloud, and stared at the TV in shock…
The acting Vice-President for Shinra was at a podium, in the press room for the Junon military base. Her looks would almost remind you of Joanna Dark with blonde hair. Reporter's flashbulbs continuously blinded her….
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, You may direct your questions to the President…"
And to the surprise of everyone, President Rufus walked up to the podium, and was greeted by a blank expression from the entire press gallery. He began…
"One week ago, the terrorist group AVALANCHE averted a major catastrophe, by destroying Meteor, and saving the planet from certain destruction. But, as many people have jumped on the bandwagon to forgive AVALANCHE and mould them into heroes, the fact of the matter is that they are still wanted for the following charges…"
All eight of the freedom fighters stared at each other…they were still in shock that the President was still alive...
"Assault and battery, murder, theft, evading pursuit, break and enter, attempted murder, and" he raised his voice…"Treason, in the highest degree!"
Reeve gulped. Uh-oh, he thought. Please say they aren't actually going to….
Rufus went on…"During the panic to get out of Midgar, several establishments, commercial, and government, were looted. During that, the security cameras at the Shinra research facility spotted a man fitting the description of Reeve McKenzie charged with treason. There, the man stole the blueprints, to the replacement of the Midgar Forces One, which was destroyed during the destruction."
Yuffie turned to Reeve…Reeve stared at the TV…"Reevie? Gawd, you're a bigger thief than I am!"
A projector screen was displayed behind Rufus, as he continued…"Reeve and all his allies within AVALANCHE are to be apprehended, by the Turk- Marshal division. There is also a 5 Million reward and a job opening in the Marshal division for anyone, who brings in one of the following in, alive…
The projector displayed a picture of Red.
"Nanaki, codenamed Red XIII, former test specimen at the Shinra laboratory. Wanted for attempted murder, being a member of a terrorist group, and escape. Odd characteristics - Well…he looks like an animal, as you can plainly see."
The projector then displayed a picture of Yuffie
"Yuffie Kiseragi, Materia Thief Extrordinaire"
Yuffie nodded…"About damn time ya got it right!"
"…Wanted for theft, murder, placing the Turks in danger, terrorist member, and trespassing in the Junon national park. Usually dressed like a ninja"
The projector showed a picture of Vincent
"Vincent Valentine, former Turk member. Wanted for murder, changing species on a regular basis, ignoring a court order, terrorist, and turncoat. Usually seen in a crimson cape."
The projector displayed a picture of Barret
"Barret Wallace, Leader of AVALANCHE. Wanted for murder, vandalism, break and enter, assault and battery, terrorist, and illegal arm implants. World renown for having a gattling gun placed on his amputated right arm…"
Cid's picture then graced the screen.
"Cid Highwind, former captain to the airship "Highwind". Wanted for treason, disturbing the peace, terrorist, and ignoring a direct order from myself. Has a rude mouth, and has a hankering for tea."
Tifa's picture was shown, with the addition of the fact that she was totally nude.
"Now, this one goes out to all the pimp daddies throughout Midgar. Tifa Lockheart, former owner of the bar "Tifa's Seventh Heaven", and former prostitute. Wanted for theft, terrorist, and breaking Midgar's laws regarding prostitution. Now, the reason regarding the photograph…"
Tifa had her hands on her hips, pissed off. "He better have a good reason!"
Yuffie looked to Tifa's tanktop, then to the screen…"Ooooo, it's not just two basketballs and two hershey kisses after all!"
Tifa was ready to kill Yuffie, but went back to looking at the screen.
"As per the fact I could most likely say she has slept with half of Midgar, and be correct as well…I'm sure most of the guys could recognize her. Simply do not ask her about where she bought 'them', and you'll be fine"
Cloud's picture replaced Tifa's. Half the audience booed from the disapearence of Tifa nude.
"Cloud Strife, former member of the Shinra armed forces. Wanted for murder, assault and battery, terrorist, and break and enter. Well, the description doesn't get any odder…his hair is like an oversized porqupine, you'll know what I mean if you see him."
The picture was then replaced by two, one of Cait Sith, the other of Reeve.
"The following two are the same man. The one on the left is Cait Sith, former employee at the Gold Saucer. The one on the right, is Reeve McKenzie, former advisor to Secretary of Defence Heideggar Tanaka. Wanted for espionage, traitor, treason, and theft of the plans for the Midgar Forces One."
The screen retracted back into the ceiling.
Rufus grew more serious…"Now, any and all of them, should be considered armed, and dangerous. If you see them, do NOT approach them, instead, notify either SOLDIER or the Shinra Security Service. Any tips leading to an arrest will be rewarded with the five million bounty. Now, to Reeve, and his group, who are currently enjoying their vacation at Costa del Sol…"
They all looked at each other…
"You have exactly ten minutes before I send in half the armed forces in the world. I look forward to seeing you all captive and placed before a firing squad. That is all…God bless the victims of AVALANCHE and the Meteor disaster"
The TV was shut off after that remark. They all looked at each other, then bolted towards Cloud's villa, wanting to get changed, and grab their most important posessions before the troops ended their days…
THE RUINS OF THE SHINRA BUILDING. The devastation would remind you of the World Trade Center crisis. It had been a week since the attack from WEAPON to Midgar. There were no cleaning crews on the scene, as only the President could order them to commence, he was buried among the rubble that was once his place of business.
It was an unusually stormy day, as the group AVALANCHE had saved the world from complete destruction from Meteor, and crushed the Shinra along with them. Or so they thought…
A few pieces of rubble were pushed aside along the top, as someone weakly pulled himself from the rubble. He looked like a wreck…
About a week later, the band of rebellious heroes were relaxing on the balmy beaches of Costa Del Sol. Tifa and Yuffie were building a sandcastle, while wearing unusually skimpy swimsuits. Red and Reeve were having a discussion about how politics would be in the new era, and Vincent and Barret were having a watergun fight. Cid was just swearing at the waiter, trying to explain to him how real people make tea.
Cloud was perched also on the beach, watching a small portable TV he had with him…he went channel surfing…Who wants to be a gillionaire, MCSI, Whose Line is it Anyhow…he turned to the news station, MNN, and looked at it for a moment…he yelled out for the others to come see. They all came to Cloud, and stared at the TV in shock…
The acting Vice-President for Shinra was at a podium, in the press room for the Junon military base. Her looks would almost remind you of Joanna Dark with blonde hair. Reporter's flashbulbs continuously blinded her….
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, You may direct your questions to the President…"
And to the surprise of everyone, President Rufus walked up to the podium, and was greeted by a blank expression from the entire press gallery. He began…
"One week ago, the terrorist group AVALANCHE averted a major catastrophe, by destroying Meteor, and saving the planet from certain destruction. But, as many people have jumped on the bandwagon to forgive AVALANCHE and mould them into heroes, the fact of the matter is that they are still wanted for the following charges…"
All eight of the freedom fighters stared at each other…they were still in shock that the President was still alive...
"Assault and battery, murder, theft, evading pursuit, break and enter, attempted murder, and" he raised his voice…"Treason, in the highest degree!"
Reeve gulped. Uh-oh, he thought. Please say they aren't actually going to….
Rufus went on…"During the panic to get out of Midgar, several establishments, commercial, and government, were looted. During that, the security cameras at the Shinra research facility spotted a man fitting the description of Reeve McKenzie charged with treason. There, the man stole the blueprints, to the replacement of the Midgar Forces One, which was destroyed during the destruction."
Yuffie turned to Reeve…Reeve stared at the TV…"Reevie? Gawd, you're a bigger thief than I am!"
A projector screen was displayed behind Rufus, as he continued…"Reeve and all his allies within AVALANCHE are to be apprehended, by the Turk- Marshal division. There is also a 5 Million reward and a job opening in the Marshal division for anyone, who brings in one of the following in, alive…
The projector displayed a picture of Red.
"Nanaki, codenamed Red XIII, former test specimen at the Shinra laboratory. Wanted for attempted murder, being a member of a terrorist group, and escape. Odd characteristics - Well…he looks like an animal, as you can plainly see."
The projector then displayed a picture of Yuffie
"Yuffie Kiseragi, Materia Thief Extrordinaire"
Yuffie nodded…"About damn time ya got it right!"
"…Wanted for theft, murder, placing the Turks in danger, terrorist member, and trespassing in the Junon national park. Usually dressed like a ninja"
The projector showed a picture of Vincent
"Vincent Valentine, former Turk member. Wanted for murder, changing species on a regular basis, ignoring a court order, terrorist, and turncoat. Usually seen in a crimson cape."
The projector displayed a picture of Barret
"Barret Wallace, Leader of AVALANCHE. Wanted for murder, vandalism, break and enter, assault and battery, terrorist, and illegal arm implants. World renown for having a gattling gun placed on his amputated right arm…"
Cid's picture then graced the screen.
"Cid Highwind, former captain to the airship "Highwind". Wanted for treason, disturbing the peace, terrorist, and ignoring a direct order from myself. Has a rude mouth, and has a hankering for tea."
Tifa's picture was shown, with the addition of the fact that she was totally nude.
"Now, this one goes out to all the pimp daddies throughout Midgar. Tifa Lockheart, former owner of the bar "Tifa's Seventh Heaven", and former prostitute. Wanted for theft, terrorist, and breaking Midgar's laws regarding prostitution. Now, the reason regarding the photograph…"
Tifa had her hands on her hips, pissed off. "He better have a good reason!"
Yuffie looked to Tifa's tanktop, then to the screen…"Ooooo, it's not just two basketballs and two hershey kisses after all!"
Tifa was ready to kill Yuffie, but went back to looking at the screen.
"As per the fact I could most likely say she has slept with half of Midgar, and be correct as well…I'm sure most of the guys could recognize her. Simply do not ask her about where she bought 'them', and you'll be fine"
Cloud's picture replaced Tifa's. Half the audience booed from the disapearence of Tifa nude.
"Cloud Strife, former member of the Shinra armed forces. Wanted for murder, assault and battery, terrorist, and break and enter. Well, the description doesn't get any odder…his hair is like an oversized porqupine, you'll know what I mean if you see him."
The picture was then replaced by two, one of Cait Sith, the other of Reeve.
"The following two are the same man. The one on the left is Cait Sith, former employee at the Gold Saucer. The one on the right, is Reeve McKenzie, former advisor to Secretary of Defence Heideggar Tanaka. Wanted for espionage, traitor, treason, and theft of the plans for the Midgar Forces One."
The screen retracted back into the ceiling.
Rufus grew more serious…"Now, any and all of them, should be considered armed, and dangerous. If you see them, do NOT approach them, instead, notify either SOLDIER or the Shinra Security Service. Any tips leading to an arrest will be rewarded with the five million bounty. Now, to Reeve, and his group, who are currently enjoying their vacation at Costa del Sol…"
They all looked at each other…
"You have exactly ten minutes before I send in half the armed forces in the world. I look forward to seeing you all captive and placed before a firing squad. That is all…God bless the victims of AVALANCHE and the Meteor disaster"
The TV was shut off after that remark. They all looked at each other, then bolted towards Cloud's villa, wanting to get changed, and grab their most important posessions before the troops ended their days…