He hit the ground. Sephiroth lay there, not moving, and bleeding badly. Justin knew he would have to help him, but what about dealing with Kisame and Itachi? Surely he had to act, but before he could, he heard something.
"No! You...I'll Kill you!" A voice rang through the air. It was Xana, who rushed at Kisame, grabbing her bladed staff off of her back. She had a look that could kill, as she leapt through the air at Kisame, though he simply smirked.
"You think that will work? Kisame taunted, almost like he could predict the outcome. "You'll just end up like your friend over there. I'd suggest running while you can!" And he made to swing his sword, but where Xana should have been, she was gone. "What?! Where did she go?" He questioned.
His weak point is his back Xana thought to herself, When he attacks with that kind of move, he can't cover be backside, leaving him open to attack!
Xana dived forward at Kisame, and as she neared, he realized her plan. But he was too late, as Xana swung her staff and slashed him hard across the back. Kisame fell toward the ground, barely keeping himself upright as he landed by propping himself up on his sword.
"Now it's your turn, Itachi." Justin said, as Itachi turned to face him "So let's end this here and now!" as he pointed his sword at his foe once more. "There's more at stake than whatever you came here for, and I'm not about to let you get away."
Oh, so you'll let your friend Sephiroth die?" Itachi asked. "If you take the time to fight me, there's a good chance he'll die before he can get help. So what's it going to be, Justin?" He said as Justin began to look away.
"Err.." Justin realized that his close friend needed help. But a chance to take down these two was too good to pass up. Yet still, he decided to rush to Sephiroth's side as Kisame and Itachi escaped the village untracked.
"Seph!" Justin yelled as he picked him up "We'll get you help, I promise. I won't let you die here!" He said, as he rushed through the town, Xana close behind.
After what seemed like hours of waiting, they were allowed to see Sephiroth. He was badly hurt, but they managed to keep him from dying. Justin looked at him wishing he had done more to help
"They said he'll make a full recovery Xana, there's no need to worry. I'm going to go outside for some air. This whole thing has left me worked up." And with that Justin turned and walked to the door. "And besides, I think you'd like to talk to him alone when he wakes up." He said, with a warm sound to his voice as he left.
"ugh.." Came a groan from the half-awake Sephiroth. "Where am I? What happened to me?"
"You're in the hospital, don't worry though, you'll be fine." Xana replied, pulling up a chair and sitting next to him. "You got hurt pretty bad, but you're okay now."
"Xana...is it really you? it's been 3 years, where have you been all this time?" Sephiroth asked, puzzled. "What have you been doing?"
"Looking for you two." She said simply "Ever since we separated from each other, I haven't stopped looking. I knew you guys weren't dead, and now I have my proof." Xana said, gazing at Sephiroth. "And though we may all look and seem different altogether, one thing is still the same. I still love you."
"And I still love you as well, Xana." Sephiroth replied, and smiled. "Life has gone on, but I haven't gone a day without thinking abut you."
"Is Justin still looking for his parents?" Xana asked, curiously. "I remember he would always wonder who they were, and he'd talk about meeting them one day."
"Yeah, he's still looking for them, its that desire that keeps him going some of the time." Sephiroth replied, "But since we became Shinobi here in Konoha, he's had more resolve to become stronger than ever. He's got some new tricks up his sleeve that would even take me down." They both laughed. Xana was happy she found them, the only reason she stayed alive this long. The only people that accepted her, but she knew that the trouble was far from over, with madmen like Kisame and Itachi on the loose.