Preface:

The King and the Summoner is a sort of mash-up of two worlds in Final Fantasy-dom. The entire setting is in Final Fantasy XV, the layout of the land, the concept of King Tombs, Summons, Royal families and some creatures. But the characters playing the story are entirely from FFVII. I also have drawn the map for this story and I will post a link in my bio before the next chapter. It is completely Alternate Universe with no recognition of plot-line from either games. It is basically an almost original story but using concepts from both games.

Here are few elements in this story that you might want to consider before reading. If you feel you dislike any of these; stop here and find something else to read.

1. Cloud is a female.

2. Sephiroth centered and heavily focused on pairing between him and Cloud.

3. High chance of OCC-ness in many characters, especially Sephiroth and Cloud.

4. Alternate Universe.

5. Jenova is human, not an alien. But she's bad.

6. Yuffie is not 16 but in her mid 30s.

7. There is a scene of lemon and references of sex in the story ocassionally.

8. Pairings you will see in this story: Sephiroth/Cloud, Vincent/Lucrecia, Vincent/Yuffie, Barret/Tifa, and a hint of Cid/Scarlet.

But if you are up reading this story, read on.


The King and the Summoner

Prologue

The Circle of Ten, from the Book of Oracles

Holy is the light and Meteor is the darkness.

In death, there is Hades and from Phoenix, there is life.

The Titan gives the land, Ramuh fills the sky, and Leviathan swims in the deep.

From the mountains, Shiva blows the ice and from the desert, Ifrit's fire burns bright.

Together, the unity of the gods gives ways to Bahamut, the god of Kings.

From Megamiki, a queen the power the gods behold.

From Madoshi, carries the line of kings to rule in harmony.

Legacies are passed to the new king from the Kings of Old.

The King will ascend the throne with the help of the Summoner.

The kingdoms of the gods will be united in peace.

"What you got there?" A young Prince Rufus ShinRa, the heir to the Asgard Kingdom mocked as he grabbed the book out of young Cloud's hands and dangled it over her head, laughing.

Cloud, being shorter and a couple of years younger and a princess of Nibelheim of the Niflheim Kingdom, jumped in frustration to get her book back. "Give that back!" She spat and stopped jumping as Rufus turned away from her, flipping through the book.

"Boring! Why would you read things like that? You're no fun." Rufus said as he tossed the book across the garden. It landed with a splash in the middle of the pond, sending water birds scattering.

Cloud stared aghast and her expression grew dark. "You brat! I hate you!" She stomped away, her blue eyes wet with tears. Prince Rufus has been a constant thorn in her side ever since she met him. She hated coming to Neo Midgar to visit the royal family of ShinRa every summer.

Rufus scoffed and walked away, muttering to himself. "Stupid girl. Always reading and talking boring things. I wish I didn't have to marry her." He and Cloud were arranged to marry when they get older to unite the alliance between the kingdoms of Asgard and Niflheim. His father wanted Cloud to visit their home every summer for few years in hope that Rufus and Cloud would develop a close friendship. But it has been several years and they were nowhere being a mutual acquaintance.

He looked over his shoulder to find Sephiroth, their chaperone slash guard, comforting Cloud as she cried. He sneered at them and jumped the low wall of the garden to find his friends. He grinned as he spotted them and shouted, "Reno! Rude! What are you guys doing?" Two boys the same age as Rufus turned and greeted him. Reno had a shocking red hair and Rude was a dark-skinned kid with a bald head.

"We're going to watch the soldiers train," Rude said.

Reno chuckled as he held up a bag. "I got some balloons, maybe we can fill them up with water and throw it at them!"

Rufus grinned as he grabbed the bag. "I got a better idea! Let's go!" He ran off and the two boys followed. "I know where we can find some slime!"

Sephiroth held Cloud's shoulders as she wiped her tears. He looked up to see Rufus disappear into the city. The young prince was a brat and difficult to keep up. He glanced to his left to the two guards standing at the garden entrance and gave them a nod and a single for them to follow the prince. The guards saluted and hurried off.

"Don't worry about Rufus. I am sure we can find you another copy of the book. The ShinRa has a library full of books."

Cloud sniffles and wiped her nose. She looked up to the silver-haired soldier who had been appointed her and Rufus's chaperone. He had always been their chaperone since the first time she came to visit Rufus a few years ago. She liked him because he was kind and caring toward her and made her feel better every time Rufus was mean to her. He was older, in his late teen and a young soldier. King ShinRa had hoped for him to become a General once he completed his training. She knew he would be a very good General one day because he was always fair to everyone, even to undeserving Prince Rufus.

She looked over to the pond where her book was floating, ruined. A duck waddled over to her book and started to peck at it. A well of tears rose in her eyes once again. "It's my favorite book and I was getting to a good part!"

Sephiroth sighed and took her hand. She was only seven years old. "Come on. We'll get you their copy and you can keep it."

She looked up at him, her eyes wide. "Will they get mad?"

He laughed softly, wiping her tears. "I don't think they cared what they had in their library. Let's go." They walked back toward the palace.

Sephiroth held her hand as they made their way into the massive palace. It was a beautiful and grand place, ornate decor and maze-like hallways to many rooms. He grew up in the palace and trained with the Royal Army. His parents held high positions in the household. His father was the head of the royal physicians and his mother was the head of the servants. They worked closely with the king and he hardly sees them often. He was raised by his butler, who was a retired soldier, Angeal. He had recently passed away from old age.

He turned the corner and opened the door to the library, allowing Cloud to step in. She looked around in awe. He smiled at her amazement of the large and vast library. It yielded thousands of books and held stories and histories that go far back almost a thousand years.

Cloud went off to explore the library and found the palace bookkeeper and asked for the book.

He slowly walked along the shelves, looking at the books idly. He pulled one out and flipped the page, it was a history of the royal families that sat on the throne around the world of Yggdrasil. He knew the planet's history and the history of the Asgard's royal house. ShinRa was a fairly new royal family that ascended the throne about seventeen years ago. The previous queen had died in childbirth and the king died of apparent suicide. The next in the line was nonexistent and the next noble governing house took the throne.

"Look!" Cloud came up to him, holding up the book. "This one has pictures in it!"

Sephiroth smiled, "Great! Keep it. I'll tell the bookkeeper that Rufus ruined their copy."

Cloud shook her head. "I couldn't do that." Then she bit her lips before she said, "I told the bookkeeper about what happened and he said I can keep the book."

Sephiroth ruffled her golden hair. She was too innocent and pure and he knew she would grow up to be a wonderful woman, loved by many. Everyone in the palace loved her, except for the little bastard. He thought to himself. "Well, we got some time before dinner. Where would you like to read the book?"

Cloud closed the book and tucked it under her arm. She looked up at the young soldier. "I don't want to read anymore. Want to play a game?" Sephiroth shrugged and gestured for her to lead the way. She grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the library, taking him to a study where they would spend the rest of the afternoon playing video games.


Cloud scowled as Rufus made a face at her across the table. It had been 9 years since he had thrown the book in the pond. Without fail, every summer, he showed no improvement in giving her any respect. She ignored him and turned to King ShinRa, answering his question he had asked. "Yes, things are going well in Nibelheim and they are prepared for my return for the next four years."

King ShinRa clapped his hands, "Wonderful! We will miss you in the next few years! By the time you come back, you and Rufus will be married. We'll have a grand wedding!"

Cloud gave a benign smile and nodded. She turned back to her plate and ate her dinner.

Sephiroth glanced across the table to where she sat, frowning. He didn't like the idea of her having to marry Rufus. He was a right bastard to her all those times and had not improved any. The young man is seventeen and had been the center of the media for his wild ways, gambling and partying with the young generations in the city. He saw Rufus scoff and stood up. The young prince was handsome with slick back blond hair and sharp blue eyes. He had attracted many women to his bed since he hit puberty. Sephiroth hid his disgust as Rufus swaggered out of the dining hall, joined by his escorts, the Turks who included Rude, Reno, and Tseng.

Cloud wiped her mouth quietly and stood up. She bowed to King ShinRa and bade him good night. Sephiroth stood up and bowed. King ShinRa gave a sign to dismiss him. He followed Cloud out of the dining hall. She paused and turned to him, allowing him to catch up with her. Even after 9 years, he was still her chaperone and guard despite being a year away from being promoted to Generalship.

She smiled beautifully at him and they started walking down the hallway, going through the twist and turns of the palace. "I will miss you the most." She told him. He looked at her, mildly startled and she laughed. "You have been my constant companion and friend all those times I have been here. I don't know what I would do without you."

"You would have been fine." He said as they reached the end of the hallway. The tall glass window overlooked the city and the sky was clear. The moon shone brightly in the sky, casting silver light upon them both. She looked ethereal with her long golden hair shining nearly platinum down her back like a waterfall. Her bright jewel blue eyes were shining on the light, almost glowing. He swallowed as she took his hand and squeezed it. "The only thing I looked forward to coming back here was you, I admit." She blushed.

Sephiroth reached up and caressed her cheek. "Perhaps Rufus will mature in those few years you are gone and become a better man by the time you return."

Cloud looked away, sadness filling her face. "There are times I wish I weren't a Summoner, that I would not have to marry him." She signed. "The prophecy of the Oracles states that the Summoner will marry the Prince and help him ascend to his rightful throne. That means I have to marry Rufus." She looked up at him. "Right now, the arrangement is nothing more than a business one. I do not love him."

"That is not a marriage I would wish for you, being in one without love. Rufus does not deserve a wonderful woman like you." He said. "We don't follow the Book of Oracles here in this kingdom."

She smiled sadly, knowing his words were true. Asgard had banned the teaching of the Oracles years ago and it was forbidden to mention it. "Such kind words from you, old friend. But the contracts between both kingdoms are binding. I have to marry him." she looked down at their intertwined hands. "I leave in the morning. I know you have training and I will not see you. I would like one thing from you before I go."

Sephiroth nodded, he would give anything in the world for her. Curious about what she wants, he waited silently. She stepped up closer and stood on her tiptoes to reach his height. She kissed his lips. His eyes widened as she did this and before he could react, she broke away and smiled shyly at him. He gave a small chuckle, realizing she took her first kiss herself. He felt elated knowing Rufus wasn't the one who had her first kiss.

He let go of her hand and stepped back, bowing to her. "Good night. This will be goodbye for now."

She nodded and turned to her door, "Goodbye. I look forward to seeing you again in few years."

He watched her as she slipped into her room and close the door. He sighed as he felt the door close in his heart, perhaps forever. When she returns, she will be Rufus' bride. He clenched his hands by his sides. Internally vowing that no matter what, he would always be by her side, protecting and watching over her even as a General and out of reach.


Note:

Hello! Welcome to a new story and a new one for me for 2018!

I have to admit, this one was an idea that ran away from me. I wrote the entire plotline in one night and then started to work on it and it grew out of control and evolved and it's exciting to see what would happen next!

Please leave feedback on how you think the story is and if there is anything I need to fix or improve, let me know too! Thanks!