Alicia: Sorry it took so long. Life and a writer's block got in the way.

Aden: reads future chapters You hate me, don't you?

Alicia: I don't hate you. I love you.

Aden: Then why are you doing this to me?!

Alicia: It's tough love.

Aden: groans

Alicia: I know I forgot this for the last the chapter, but here it is.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy 7, Advent Children and Final Fantasy 10, but I do own Aden Flarestorm, his four kids, Lilly, Rage, Rai and James.


Chapter 3: The Fox

The three brothers glanced at each other in confusion.

"What was that all about?" asked Yazoo. "He didn't even stay to see what this nine tailed fox looked like."

All eyes were focused on the television screen as a picture of the nine tailed fox appeared.

The fox was a light blonde color with black appearing on all four of its paws and all nine of the tail tips. Its mane was black with blonde streaks.

What caught everyone's attention wasn't the fact that the creature had red-orange eyes, but that it was larger than a normal fox. Compared to a Neoshadow it came up to its waist.

Just as the interview was ending a loud racket was heard and an Air Soldier suddenly came crashing through the bar door. It landed hard on the ground and disappeared a moment later.

Those brave enough to look out the broken door were shocked to see the wanted fox fighting off hoards of Heartless. The fighters and bounty hunters all raced out of the bar, wanting to capture the nine tailed fox before it escaped.

The fox along with the Heartless noticed them. It tried to sneak away while the Heartless took care of the fighters, but a few Heartless stayed behind to prevent escape. It was suddenly attacked by a large group of Neoshadows and Air Soldiers. It quickly dodged the first attack of a Neoshadow, but an Air Soldier came out of nowhere and kicked the fox in the side. It let out a whimper of pain and leapt out of the way of the attacking Heartless.

The others were having just as a hard time with the Heartless, except for the most skilled fighters.

Kadaj, Yazoo, and Loz easily killed the Heartless and make a path right to the wanted creature. They suddenly ducked when a flaming Neoshadow flew over their heads. They looked at the Heartless as flames consumed it, then at the snarling fox.

"What the hell was that?!" demanded Loz.

As if on cue, the fox opened its mouth and spewed out a stream of fire at the attacking Heartless. It turned its attention to the three brothers and growled loudly, but before it could attack them it was knocked back by a powerful attack from Sephiroth.

The angel walked past his brothers. "This one is mine. Get in my way and you will get hurt," he warned, casting a glance at them. He calmly walked over to the injured creature and kneeled beside it, reaching out to grab a hold of its mane.

It instinctively growled at him and got up, limping away.

Sephiroth smirked and followed after it. "You might as well give up and-"

The fox didn't give him time to finish as it broke into a dead run, heading for an alley. It was just a few feet away from the enterance when Sephiroth appeared with his sword pointed at its throat. It gave a loud warning growl and tried to go around him, but was met with his sword. It whimpered loudly when it was slashed on the front right leg.

Sephiroth narrowed his eyes. "Give up and you'll save yourself a whole lot of pain." He took a step and made his attack, but he was met with air. Out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a blonde and black blur running past him. He whirled around and saw the fox running down the alley, heading straight for a portal of flames. He quickly ran after it.

The fox leaned down and snatched up a black bag. As it drew closer to the portal it barked something over the strap in its mouth.

The center of the portal wavered and a town cast in the glow of twilight appeared.

The fox started running faster and leapt into the portal and as soon as it entered the portal started to quickly close.

Sephiroth jumped into it just as it closed behind him.


Alicia: I'm sorry this chapter is so short. It was hard to think of what to write.

Aden: Yay! The fox makes an appearance.

Alicia: Yes and if anyone can guess the connection between the fox and another character they will get a cookie.

Aden: A cookie? Is that it? Give the loyal readers something better!

Alicia: Okay. If you guess the connection I will put any character of yours into one of my fanfics.