Chapter Four
Rufus looked over the latest report from his spies in Edge and smiled. Avalanche had not sent anyone to investigate yet and he was getting confident that they probably never would. He placed the file in one of his desk drawers and locked it. He was about to visit Godo to see if he had any more visions when he was interupted by Tseng, Rude, Elena and Reno. "What are you doing here?"
Reno was about to speak but Elena silenced him. "It would appear that Yuffie Kisaragi is hiding out near here. We recieved intel that she's set up a communications dish. Most likely to send information to Cloud and the others without us knowing."
"What are we doing to stop her?"
It was Reno who again wanted to speak but he was interupted again by Rude. "We've already sent some troups to surround her. Without her friends she has little hope of escaping us."
"Good. Once you have her bring her to me. Was there anything else?"
Reno rushed his answer that Rufus strained to hear him. "No sir!"
"Fine. Dismissed."
Reno, Rude and Elena left but Tseng stayed behind. "Sir?"
"What is it?"
"I have another report. It would appear that Tifa Lockheart is pregnant."
Rufus nearly collapsed from the suprise. "Really? How far along is she?"
"About three to four weeks. I suspect that it happened shortly after the honeymoon."
Rufus sat down and began writing furiously. He had not expected Cloud and Tifa to begin a family so soon. At last he had a way to get his ultimate revenge. "Your dismissed. Before you go can you tell Godo to come up here?"
"Yes sir."
Cloud and Tifa had just returned from their doctors appointment when Vincent arrived at their house. He seemed out of breath and even more desperate to get them the information he was carrying. After a few breaths he was able to speak. "I think Rufus knows where Yuffie is."
"What makes you say that?"
"I've recieved a report about increased Shinra activity in Wutai. It would appear that Tseng had repositioned some of his troops."
Cloud and Tifa looked at eachother and Tifa was the first to speak. "Have you told Yuffie?"
"I haven't had the chance. There is too much interference which is the other reason I think she's in trouble."
Cloud chook his head and asked, "How long until you, Cid, Barret, and Red XIII depart?"
"About three days."
"Why so long?" Tifa asked.
"Mostly because Cid needs to make a few minor repairs and refuel the Shera."
"Do you think three days will be enough time?"
Vincent shook his head and began walking away. "It depends on whether I'm right."
Rufus welcomed his guest with open arms and invited Godo to sit down. He thought for a few moments and finally broke the silence. "Why didn't you tell me Tifa was pregnant?"
Godo looked as if Rufus had just insulted him and huffed. "Why would I tell you that?"
"My troops occupy your city, begin desacrating your mountain, and you need to ask me why you would tell me that?"
"It's not as obvious as you would make it sound."
"Look Godo. I've tolerated your glibness for over four weeks. It ends now."
"I thought we were just beginning."
Rufus made a fist but then calmed himself down enough to ask,"What would make you think that?"
"The fact that I'm still alive means you need me for something. Do you honestly think I would allow myself to be put in a position to open Leviathon's chamber for you?"
"Your a descendant of the Da'Chao right?"
Godo laughed and raised his hand. "I didn't say that."
"I grow tired of your games."
"Then quit playing them."
Now it appeared as if Rufus would lose his temper but to Godo's astonishment he regained his composure yet again and just sat there in his chair. Finally it looked as if a new thought had come to Rufus' head. "How's your daughter?"
"I don't know what your talking about."
"I heard that she's near Wutai. You know it's only a matter of time before I find her. Unlike you she cannot allow her people to suffer."
Godo smiled. 'Nice try Rufus. I will never tell you where Yuffie is and I will certainly not confirm or deny that Tifa is pregnant. I'll let you draw your own conclusions."
"Sorry old man but you just confirmed what I thought all along."
"What is that?"
"Your useless to me now that I know I'll be victorious and you know what that means."
Godo lowered his head in prayer and didn't say another word. Rufus smiled and knew that the old man was making his piece with Holy. "Trying to prepare yourself for the lifestream?"
Godo said nothing more and prepared to leave. "Kill me and I won't be able to help you."
"With what? Please amuse me with your death pleas."
Godo smiled. "I may not tell you where Yuffie is but it doesn't take a genious to figure out that she's important to me in more ways then one."
Rufus sneared and lowered his fist onto the table. "What are you talking about?"
"She's the descendant of the Da'Chao and she'll only open the chamber if I'm alive to tell her to. Looks like I'll see your downfall after all." With that he left and Rufus didn't bother stopping him.
"I highly doubt that."
Rufus smiled as a single gunshot echoed through the chambers of the Pagoda. "Now the sins of the father shall be reaped upon the daughter."
