Chapter 01: Pawn to...
As I walked along the maze like area that lead to this giant like tower I wondered about my place in this world. In tow was Lightening and Squall. The silence was great friend right now; I have had time to think about what has happen and what I said. Did I regret what I said to the others? Did I regret just blowing up and insulting possibly the only friends that I might have? I stopped and turned around to see Lightning and Squall who stopped as I have.
"Is something wrong Kaiden?" Lightning asked as she crossed her arms.
I know I should say something but what is the point these two won't care. "Never mind, it was nothing." I then turned and started to walk once more. We made it to the tower and took a break. We walking into this gateway to try and make sure that none of Chaos' forces are not anywhere near Cosmos.
"Heroes from the Realm of Harmony, do you come here in need of guidance?" appearing out of the darkness. He stood on a platform on the lower reaches of the tower. A man who is clad in a dark blue and black spiked armor which is lined in gold trimmings, he peers down at us. He has large shoulders that have a cape connect which flouts in the wind.
We jumped and looked up at him. I and Squall summoned our weapons while Lightning pulled hers out. Squall eyes narrowed. "Golbez."
"On guard, which you should be. But there is no need for you to aim them at me." The Armored man said. "I am here to warn you not to go too far."
"Why should we listen to anything you have to say, Golbez?" Lightning snapped.
"There is a plan in the mist; Mateus is scheming on a way to attack your goddess." Golbez points at Squall. "And Ultimecia is a partner in his conspiracy against your deity."
I looked at Squall and Lightning. "We can't ignore this information. I think you two should go and warn the others."
"He is our enemy Kaiden, why should we believe him?" Lightning ask a little too harshly.
"He has no reason to lie to us. Besides what if he is telling the truth and we don't act what then?" I asked.
Squall kept his eyes on Golbez. "We are not going to leave without you. Even if we do take the Intel and is true you could be out numbered."
I started to take off heading out of this Gateway. "I am just there to hold them off. Golbez where can I find them?"
Golbez then took his eyes off Squall and looked at me. "You can find them in the Taejin's Tower Gateway. Be on your guard when you venture there Warrior of the Goddess Harmony. You might not have any aid for some time."
I walked off. "Got it."
-3rd person view-
As Kaiden walked off as Lightning decided to make sure that Golbez don't attack him from behind. Once Kaiden was gone Lightning started to walk the way they came she noticed that Squall wasn't with her. "Is something wrong Squall?"
He closed his eyes and thought for a minute and joined her. He might not show it be he was an ally and Squall would hate to lose an ally.
Golbez waited for them to leave when he flouted down and touched the grass grounds of area around the Crystal Tower. "That was easier then I once thought." The image of Golbez evaporated and was replaced with the image of Ultimecia.
Ultimecia dons a revealing red gown with a plunging neckline tapered just below the navel. A black fur ruffle extends along the neckline which merges with her wings. Her feet and hands bear purple talons, and she has long silver hair, some of which is pulled up into two red tip horns on either side of her hair.
"It looks like we will soon have a mouse in the trap." Ultimecia said as a figure appeared behind her.
The new comer has gold and purple armor decorated with small spikes, which has purple and white stripes, and demonic faces including one on his back obscured by his hair. His gauntlets sport extended claws. On his head sits a purple crown with a snake head emerging from it, and he has a purple cape and long blond hair.
His purple lips formed into a smile. "Yes soon there will be too few for them to stop us."
Mateus and Ultimeica then teleported away.
-Kaiden Point of View-
I walk along the ocean shore as I make my way to the Taejin's Tower Gateway. As I made my way I had to stop and look at the water sparkle as the sun sets. I closed my eyes and tried to remember something, anything. I opened my eyes and started to walk again. I was almost there the Taejin's Tower Gateway was on a peninsula that looks to the north where the Land of Discord rest.
I could see it from where I was at. I know this isn't the best of moves. As I walk I then flashed back to what I told the others. "I don't care what happens to this world. I want to go back to the place I belong." And it made me stop in my tracks. "Why am I going after Ultimeica and Mateus for? It isn't like beating them will send me back home." I turned to look at the land once more. "What am I doing?"
I looked at the Taejin's Tower Gateway. I was torn in a way. I could go after Ultimeica and Mateus or I could just walk away. My last option was to go after Chaos himself. But I am tired of these pointless battles.
"Captured by fate to struggle for a freedom that should be rightfully yours, that is a burden that we all share. Those of Chaos choose as well as those chosen by Cosmos." I turned and summoned my sword.
"You come to challenge me?" I said glaring at the two new comers.
"HEEHEEHEEHEEHEEHEE! He thinks he can beat us. What a loon!" the clown laughed.
The one on the left wore a lot of white with black, silver, and blue lining it. His black hair was straight and shined. His eyes just stared at me as he tries to figure me out. The second one had on clothing that is very colorful with a variety of polka-dots and stripes, with red and yellow being predominant. His trademark blond hair and white and red facial make-up are present, and his lips are outlined in bright purple.
"Yes Kefka it does seem that he is a bit of a loon to fight us both. But I want to see what he can do before we charge at him." With that the guy in white snapped his fingers and seven crystals like dolls appeared.
One of Lightning, Genesis, me, Firion, Vaan, Beatix, and Zidane. I did not like this. They are going to wear me down before finishing me off.
-Minwu POV-
As I and Zidane emerge from the gateway we ran into two friendly faces. Tifa and Beatrix, where going to go into this gate.
"Oh Minwu, Zidane. How fair you two?" the beautiful warrior asked.
Beatrix clothing consists of a red and white top with a rose embroidered on the back over a pair of leather, reddish-brown pants tucked within a pair of mail boots. A belt is tucked around her waist at an angle, holding her sword. Beatrix is tall, slender, and has a curvy body type with chestnut brown hair. She wears a silver eye patch over her right eye, which is a reddish purple color.
Tifa on the other hand wears a sleeveless white midriff tank top with a black miniskirt and a pair of black suspenders connected to her belt. She wears fingerless Leather Gloves, with metal protecting pads over black gloves up to her elbows and she wears red boots. Tifa's long, dark brown hair falls below her waist and is tied at the end in a distinctive dolphin-tail split, and she has maroon eyes.
"We are will thank you for asking. Where are you two off too?" I asked. Noticing that they were not going into the Gateway we exited from.
Tifa smiled as she pointed off near the ocean shore. "Since the only gateway left is the Taejin's Tower Gateway I think we should check that one."
Tifa headed off as Beatrix smiled. "Would you like to join us?"
Zidane joined her. "I wouldn't be my style to let a lady wonder the danger of this world alone."
The only thing I could do is grin and joins them. We traveled near the ocean shore that lead us to a peninsula that over looked the Land ruled by Chaos. As we came up the hill we saw Kaiden about to take on a group of Manikins as well as Cid Raines and Kefka.
-Kaiden POV-
As I was about to make my move the Manikins turned to the left and started to run off. I watched as Minwu cast flout of Beatrix. She flouted up into the air and joined me. "It looks as if you might need an assist."
I closed my eyes as I stood ready pointing my sword at Kefka. "Only help if the other interferes."
"OHHHH. It looks like we are going to have to get our hands dirty now. Do you mind Cid?" Kefka asked as stepped forward.
Cid smiles. "By all means Kefka."
I and Kefka stand facing each other ready for this fight. I was kinda excited for this. Who know.
To Be Continued.
Okay here are some battle quotes that feature Kaiden. I am focusing on FF first. Next chapter should hold FF II and FFIII.
Kaiden to Warrior of Light - "So have you lost your way as well?"
Kaiden to Garland - "I pity you, stuck in a endless cycle."
Warrior of Light to Kaiden - "The light you hide is struggling to be freed."
Garland to Kaiden - "You have come to be a part of they cycle of violence?"