Chapter 3

The helicopter flew low over the fields as it neared it's final stop, the last, and most isolated, SOLDIER outpost that was occupied. Only five men resided there, but they were by far the most important, for it was at the outpost, near Wutai, that old met new, as the best five SOLDIERS of all time resided. The five men were lead by the greatest SOLDIER of all time, Sephiroth. These five men were stationed hear to quell any uprising in the newly occupied Wutai. Together, they were the only First Class Soldiers at this point in time. Landing just outside the small, simple camp, Reno and Rude quickly climbed out of the helicopter and approached the camp. A blond man came out to meet them.

"What are the Turks doing all the way out here?" The blond asked.

"Don't waste my time, you spiky headed twerp." Reno said, adding irony because of his own spiky hair. "We need to speak with Sephiroth, you've got new orders."

Without responding, the blond turned, leading them to the largest of the tents. Stopping outside of it, the blond spoke.

"Sephiroth, we have guest from Shinra."

"Who." Came a voice from inside.

"Some Turks."

"Very well, Cloud. Send them in." The voice said after a few moments.

Entering the tent, Reno and Rude were surprised to find it very plane despite it's size. Shinra was supposed to build an official outpost, but of course never gotten around to it. After his mysterious death, the President was replaced by his son, who had different goals in mind. And so, the camp remained that, a small outpost of cloth, and mud. However, none of this stopped Sephiroth, he knew his duty and his bossed faithfully, without question. Still, he despised the Turks, and there position in the company, he felt that every mission they got was a mission SOLDIER could of done just as well, if not better.

"What is it that Shinra wants." Sephiroth asked, remaining civil.

"New orders, you and your four excuses for men are to come with us, so we can transport you back to Midgar." Reno explained.

"What's the reason?" Sephiroth asked, raising his eyebrow.

"Mass Recall."

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The garden was docked to the Fisherman's Horizon when Kiros finally managed to catch up to it. Moving quickly, he had his ship dock at with the town, and made his way through town heading for the garden's designated port. Upon reaching it, he was stopped by two guards.

"What is your business with Balamb Garden?" They demanded.

"I've come to hire SeeD, I need to speak with the your headmaster." Kiros explained. The one of the guards stepped inside, leading Kiros through the garden. As they walked, the guard spoke.

"I'm afraid the Headmaster isn't here right now, he's away on his own business right now. You will be speaking to the highest ranking official currently here, Xu. I trust that this won't be an issue?"

"As long as I hire SeeD, I see no problems." Kiros replied as they arrived at an elevator located in the center of the structure.

"You will be greeted by the guards outside of the headmaster's office, they will take you to Xu." The guard explained, hitting the call button.

Kiros entered the elevator and the guard his the button for the top floor. The doors slid closed, and the elevator began to rise. As said, Kiros met two guards outside the office.

"Ok sir, we have to search you." one of them said. Kiros felt uncomfortable, but understood as the man patted him down for any hidden weapons, luckily he had left his Katals at back in Esthar. After finish the search, the guard turned to the other one.

"He's all clear." the guard informed him. The other guard pushed open the door.

"They're waiting for you inside, Mr Seagill." The guard said, gesturing him inside. Kiros entered the room, surprised to find only one person inside..

"Hello Mr Seagill." The Asian woman said, stepping forward. "I am Xu."

"Thank you for meeting me on such a short notice." Kiros said, bowing his head. "I'm afraid there are urgent matters we must tend to, my country is once again in need of the services of SeeD."

"Very well, let us take a seat and we'll discuss the details." Xu said, walking over to the desk on the side of the room. Kiros quickly took a seat.

"Ok, so this is the situation." Kiros began.