Chapter 4: Test of Strength

Cloud and Rift entered Neibelheim for a mission. Rift exclaimed "Ha ha! It's so good to be home." Cloud put on his Soldier helmet and kept his head down for the whole walk to Mako Reactor 1 for a mission to investigate the remains of Jenova a mission made for highly experienced 1st Class Soldier members. This was a great chance for Cloud to test his knowledge and strength. As they saw Mako Reactor 1 up ahead Rift said, "Where here." Cloud still had his head down. As they walked in Cloud had so many thoughts he looked up for the first time a drop of sweat started to drop down his face and he had shivers up his spine he remembered Zack on the stairs lying there, Tifa hurt, Sephiroth destroying Neibelheim and all his friends and family and most of all killing him. Cloud closed his eyes and suddenly he fell just lying there he fell being unconscious from the hate that flowed through him like the source of power, his hate for Sephiroth was strong it fueled him it wasn't for Zack it was revenge. Revenge for everything Sephiroth had done to him. Later on Cloud woke up in a bed seeing Rift sitting right in front of him. Rift said " You passed out I had to carry you to Shinra Manor." Cloud took of his helmet and scratched his head Rift continued, "You didn't make it. Look your going on vacation, but don't get too happy I earned it okay spend time exploring Midgar meet people through the months you've been stuck in the Shinra Building for long. So clear your mind and forget about the past! I've sensed it in you how powerful you are, but you haven't found it in yourself. Cloud sighed