Disclaimer: I own no part of Final Fantasy 7 or Crisis Core (Just trying to cover everything) All I own is Luciro, Damin and the Illisi, Rashika
A Demon's Prayer
Chapter 7
The two men continued to stare at each other, one obviously thinking of what they'd do to the other. Luciro was the first to speak "Zack…" he said sternly "…you don't want to do this." Lucifer laughed "Of course he does, why, then, would he be…look out" he smirked as Luciro turned around fast enough to see Zack bearing down on him with the Buster Sword…
As the sounds of battle continued to echo throughout the Church, the two women in the pew turned to each other momentarily "He's getting too complacent" Alicia muttered Aerith turned to her as Alicia resumed her vigil of the battle "What do you mean?" She never took her eyes off the battle "Simple, he is getting too confident in his control over Zack." You're going to leave yourself completely exposed if you continue this game of yours.
Back in the center of the church, the battle raged "I don't-" Luciro dodged a strike "-want to do-" he avoided another one "-this" Zack stayed silent, ever-present mark on his eye, signifying Lucifer's control over him as he reared up and swung again, Luciro rolled away "Don't say I didn't warn you" he growled. Further back, Lucifer smiled Yes…that's it, let the rage build. You two can kill each other for all I care; I just need the both of you out of my way. Back in the middle, the clash of steel meeting steel could be heard echoing throughout the church as the two battled one another… "That's it" Luciro growled as he brought out the rest of his swords "You want to dance…?" his voice dropped several octaves to a growl "Let's dance." The battle began with renewed vigor.
Though instead of charging Zack, Luciro dashed towards Lucifer; the latter caught by surprise, expecting the SOLDIER and the Demon to solely focus on each other. When Lucifer brought out his blade to parry Luciro's attack, the marks on both his and Zack's eyes disappeared.
"Look at that!" Aerith exclaimed pointing at Zack's eye "It's gone" Alicia looked over "It is like I said" she said softly "He has gotten too complacent in his control, and he lost it at the slightest provocation by Luciro." At that, Aerith turned to look at her "Then that means…" the other woman nodded "Until Lucifer stops moving and concentrates, he cannot enforce his grip on Zack"
Zack shook his head, to clear the cob webs "What the…?" he muttered "Feels like I was in a haze…"
"Zack…" Aerith murmured, standing up; the SOLDIER turned "Aerith? What happened?" he said as he walked over, the sounds of the two demon's battle ever-present in their ears.
"It's sad, really" Lucifer said "You were a good 'right hand man' but, the times have changed" he brought his great-sword down on Luciro's blade "Your services are no longer requested nor or they needed" Luciro only laughed "You're firing me?" he parried another blow "That's rich" he jumped back then he brought his sword right back to the ready position "I should have quit years ago" he scoffed.
All of this was in an attempt to keep Lucifer distracted and away from Zack.
Speaking of Zack, he was seated next to Aerith on the pew "It was weird, kind of like being caught in a nightmare…" he was explaining it to her "And all I kept hearing was things like 'Your Target' and 'Kill him'" he stood up and lifted the Buster Sword on to his shoulder "I've got a score to settle" Aerith was taken aback by this "B-but If…" she started but Alicia spoke up "Do you now know what It feels like?" she asked Zack who nodded "Yeah, and it's something I don't want to feel again..." she turned to look at him "Then you can fight it", Zack turned to look at the warring pair "Here I come…" he said as he entered the fray.
