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Chapter 9 The Wandering Aeon, Odin. Proof of the Summoner.

The next morning Aeris and her five guardians got out of the inn and continued onward on their pilgrimage. Summoner Yuna and her guardians stayed at the inn. They said that they were going to end a fiends life that was preying on Chocobos. Aeris had wished them luck before they left to continue their pilgrimage.

The road from here on out was pretty easy. The fiends hadn't changed so Aeris' guardians had little trouble defeating them and sending them to the Farplane. Sephiroth kept on glancing at Yazoo and Loz. He wondered if anything would happen to them after Jenova possessed them both. Yazoo still looked banged up from the fight with Sephiroth but seemed okay. Like Loz, Yazoo had no idea what happened after Jenova possessed him.

What Jenova said to Sephiroth before he went to sleep still bugged him. The legendary keyblades were real. She had said that the child that holds the dark keyblade in his possession said a specific line in his past. A line that Sephiroth himself said when he was a mere child. But that couldn't be...could it?

"Hey Sephiroth," said Kadaj gaining Sephiroths attention. "Do you know why Jenova is still alive in this world? Or why she came after Aeris?"

Sephiroth shook his head. Kadaj was the only one he had told about what happened to Yazoo and Loz specifically. He was more mature than the rest and knew when to keep his mouth shut.

"Hey Kadaj, when you lost your powers that you got from Jenova, did you wonder about the power it possessed?" asked Sephiroth leading the group of six with Kadaj.

"What do mean exactly?" responded Kadaj looking at Sephiroth.

"I mean, did you wonder about the darkness that was in it?"

"Yes, truthfully. I thought about it and when the darkness powers left me, so did the thoughts of destruction. And because of that we're weaker."

"Weaker? What do you mean?"

"I mean the power of retaliation, the ability to kill someone without a second of hesitation. So it occurred to me, when Jenova takes control over you she controls over all negative thoughts. And when there gone, so are the thoughts of retaliation."

"Makes sense," said Sephiroth as they were going down a hill.

When the six got down to a flat level they saw Summoner Dona talking with what looked like a crusader. Sephiroth looked around and saw a least two dozen Crusaders around the area. Sephiroth also noticed the large crate from before that the Turks were escorting was there. It was positioned in a small tunnel going to another area. And along with the crate were the Turks. However, there weren't eight...there were nine.

Aeris decided to talk with one of the crusaders to find out what was going on, and it was a good idea. The area looked like they were ready for a huge operation. Yuffie, Loz, Yazoo, and Kadaj stayed with her while Sephiroth surveyed the area. Sephiroth looked at the Turks to see what they were doing. It was obvious that the Turks knew that they were there. Sephiroth could see Reno, Axel, and Rude talking with the crusaders while Elena, Larxene, and Vexen were looking straight at him. Cloud, Tifa, and the new Turk seemed to be looking around, a security check.

The new Turk was surprisingly young for a member of the group. He looked no more than 15 years old. He had brown spiky hair, blue eyes, and a Turk suit that was looking appropriately, unlike Reno. Sephiroth didn't know what they were on the Turks list, good or bad. Either way this was disregarded as Aeris and the others came back.

"So what did they say Aeris?" asked Sephiroth.

"Well they said that they were in the middle of an operation and that no one can pass. Even summoners aren't aloud to pass for there pilgrimage," responded Aeris

"So what, we wait for the operation to end?"

"Yes, but they said that it would be over today."

Before Sephiroth could continue to speak with Aeris he noticed the young Turk coming over to him. Close up Sephiroth could see that the boy had a determined look on his face. He also noticed that he had a exceptionally high level of light in his heart. But it was different, like it was strong but had a barrier around it to protect him from the darkness.

"Hey, give me that keychain," said the boy pointing to the left pocket of Sephiroth's leather pants.

"What, this?" said Sephiroth pulling out a small piece of rope that had a gray feather attacked to one side from his left pocket. The boy nodded. "Why do you want it? It has no value at all. I mean I've had it since I was a kid."

"It belongs to me and my weapon," said the boy.

"What are you talking about? And hey, I don't even know your name."

"It's Sora. New member of the Turks. And I mean it belongs to this weapon."

Sora held out his right hand and a long shiny matter of light appeared and then it materialized into sword But the sword had two yellow side grips and the silver blade was in the shape of a key. And then it hit Sephiroth. This child, Sora, was the Keyblade Master of Light. Though by Aeris' group you couldn't tell it. Kadaj and Yuffie were laughing insanely.

Sephiroth looked at the blade and say a keychain hanging at the bottom of the Keyblade that had a symbol of Mickey Mouse. Sephiroth looked from the Keychain to his own in his left hand. He remembered what the legend said about the Keyblade and it's ability. That different keychains change the shape and power of the Keyblade. Sephiroth's must have been one.

"Well I'm sorry to say that you can't have it," said Sephiroth as he put the keychain back into his left pocket.

"What? But..I need it," said Sora. This time it wasn't a usual tone of determination, it was the sound of dread.

"Give me a good reason why I should give it to you," said Sephiroth.

"Because...if I don't get all of the keychains for my Keyblade, I'll never save my friends," responded Sora, head to the ground. "My home was attacked by these creatures a while ago and I lost them. One disappeared right before I could get to her. The other, well, I don't know exactly what happened to him. Please let me have it."

Sephiroth was contemplating on what he had just heard. Sora...he was so familiar to him, but he couldn't remember where he saw him before. His line of thought was broken when he heard sobbing from behind. Sephiroth turned around to see Yuffie and Loz crying. Unreal.

"You know Sephiroth, maybe you should just give the keychain to him," said Loz wiping off his nose on his left arm.

"Yeah, it's just a piece of crud anyway," said Yuffie as more tears went down her face.

"You two are useless," was all that came from Sephiroth's mouth. "Sora, listen. I would like to help you. But...I have a few things to figure out first. Then, maybe, I'll give you this Keychain. Alright?"

Sora nodded in approval though it was obvious that he was highly disappointed. He walked back to the Turks who were leaving with the Crusaders to the other side of the small tunnel. As if on Que, Yuna and her five guardians appeared from the path to the Inn and walked towards the entrance. Sephiroth saw that they didn't notice them so he turned back to face Aeris.

Sephiroth and company couldn't really do anything else while they waited for the entrance to clear so they decided to wait around. Sephiroth decided to take a little walk up the hill that came from the Inn. As he was walking upwards he noticed three figures approaching from the other way. After they came into view Sephiroth knew who they were immediately. Maester Seymour Guado and two other Guado humanoids accompanying him on both sides.

Sephiroth stopped in his tracks, Seymour was getting closer. At first it seemed like they would turn to the side to avoid him but they soon turned towards Sephiroth and walked over to him. Seymour's two guards were the first too stop at Sephiroth's location. They walked on both sides of him and stopped a good five feet from him. Seymour was next, stopping ten feet from the front of Sephiroth. Seymour had a deep look in his eyes, and he used them to look at Sephiroth.

"Well, it's a honor meeting the famous swordsman Sephiroth," said Seymour in a creepy tone. Sephiroth was wondering how he knew his name but at the same time was wondering why this feeling of mistrust was coming from Seymour. He seemed normal enough...for now.

"I'm sure. It's a pleasure meeting one of the Maester's in person," replied Sephiroth. "So, how do you know my name? From the priests of other temples?"

"No. I could care less about what happens at those temples," said Seymour calmly. "But who couldn't know your name? The One Winged Angel that nearly sent this world into total darkness. The one who nearly became a god."

Sephiroth was shocked and his wide eyes proved it. Who was this guy? How did he know about Sephiroth's past? This guy knows something.

"How did you get that information?" said Sephiroth still astonished.

"Well let's just say a wonderful lady told me all about you," answered Seymour. "You know, I have a plan to get rid of Sin. And Jenova. If your interested."

Man this guy knew a lot. Jenova, Sephiroth's past, and his abilities. Sephiroth contemplated this. But, he couldn't quite get the answer.

"You don't have to answer now you know," said Seymour. "Up ahead is a place called Guadosalam. You can answer me there. Until then, farewell." Seymour gave Sephiroth that bow that Wakka had taught him and started walking past him.

"Wait, I have one question to ask you before you go," said Sephiroth causing Seymour to stop in his tracks. "You seem to know a whole lot about the past so let me ask you this. Is the Black Materia destroyed?"

"Yes, it is," said Seymour slowly. After that Seymour and his two guards went down to the entrance where Yuna and her guardians were, and what came to a surprise, Aeris and her other guardians.

Sephiroth began walking to Aeris by the time Seymour had already arrived there. When he arrived there he discovered that Seymour had given both Yuna, Aeris, and their guardians to pass and continue on. So, Sephiroth continued on with Aeris after Yuna and her group went on already.

The general area now was quite different. The entire area looked old and moldy. General colors, gray, brown, and a lot of combinations between the two. Sephiroth could see that there were a lot of Crusaders in the general area.

Soon Aeris' group came to a fork in the road and veered left because a Crusader told them that the other area was being prepared for an operation. When the six turned left and went past that point they could see Summoner Yuna in front of them, quite a ways away. There were few Crusaders in the area but they were all walking towards the end of a long road that they were on. Aeris' group started walking to the end of the long curvy road ahead of them.

Half way through Sephiroth noticed that they were the only ones left on the long road. It was quite eery to him, but tried to not show it. Later, about three quarters way through the road, Sephiroth noticed a presence. A high level one at that. And then it appeared, jumping from the bottom a pit that was under, it appeared on a eight legged horse.

Yazoo had pulled out his Gunblade while Loz got his Stun Gun ready. Yuffie and Kadaj jumped over to Aeris and encircled her, protecting her in a good defense. Sephiroth hadn't done anything...yet. Though he noticed that this creature scent was that of the Aeons. A wondering Aeon.

This Wondering Aeon was familiar to Sephiroth. It was Odin, the master of the Zantetsuken, a technique that can split anything in two. Odin was a large creature, he had a body made of white material, his head had two long rod like structures from the top to above. And along with his large structure, was the long curved axe that was famous for cutting everything it touched in two.

"Warriors, I tell thee to stand aside as I rend that angel asunder," said Odin pointing his curved axe at Sephiroth.

Sephiroth looked at Odin with unblinking eyes and grinning. This man was once the One Winged Angel, he did not have fear from a Aeon he has previously encountered. The remaining five turned to look at Sephiroth, then back at Odin with the same look and determination. Aeris was the first one to speak up.

"Odin, I admire the powers that you have," said Aeris confidently. "However, I will not allow you to harm my personal guardian. And after we defeat you you'll join me as my Aeon."

"How dare thee," responded Odin loudly. "A mere human beating me. HA HA. Preposterous, no one has been able to subdue me for over a thousand years. What makes you think that your any different."

"Because were the best Spira has ever seen," said Yuffie confidently. "And look at you, we can't possibly lose to someone that looks so grotesque."

"She's right for once," said Kadaj drawing his double bladed sword from it's sheath. "We won't lose, you'll become Aeris' Aeon, and you'll give the proper respect."

"Foolish mortals. So be it. I'll end your lives here and now."

"Before we prove your wrong I have a question," said Sephiroth drawing Masamune. "Why do you want to kill me?"

"Because the council told me to," said Odin raising his eight legged horse for battle.

Sephiroth was slightly shocked of what he had just heard, but blew it off and got into his battle stance. Kadaj walked out of the circle that was protecting Aeris and got into his battle position while Loz and Yazoo took his place. Loz had switched the Stun Gun for his gunblade. He wasn't as good as Yazoo but still pretty good. Yuffie took out her 4 point Shuiken and prepared to fight. And then...Odin started running on his horse towards our heroes.

Sephiroth was the one who reacted first to Odin's attacks. He had to be careful, if he let that blade touch him it was all over. Sephiroth ran over while his sword was being dragged on the side. When Odin and Sephiroth got within hit range they swung there weapons. Odin, who was higher up because of his horse, swung his axe down at the same time when Sephiroth brought up Masamune from his left side. They collided, but it was obvious that this fight would be more difficult than Sephiroth had originally predicted.

Sephiroth was for once using both hands on Masamune just to keep his position. His legs were using all the available strength he had to hold him still. But Odin was only using one hand and had an eight legged horse for support. Soon the horse started walking again, causing Sephiroth to go backwards. Sephiroth's legs weren't much resistance to Odin who was smirking.

Then, Kadaj came from behind by jumping above Odin. He swung his two bladed sword down hard on Odin which made a direct blow on his shoulder. At first it seemed that Kadaj had won, but it wasn't that easy. Though the sword had made a direct hit on Odin it didn't seem to affect him at all. Kadaj who was still in midair was shocked and his jaw went down to prove it. Odin turned his head to look at Kadaj, and the look he gave him made Kadaj a little startled.

Odin brought his left arm up to his shoulder and gave Kadaj a hard punch in the mouth sending backwards to the ground. Kadaj got up a little bit after with his free right hand to his face. Odin then turned his attention back to Sephiroth who was smiling. He drew Murasame with his right hand and swung it at the horse who cried in pain as blood dripped from the wound that Murasame created. The horse was rampaging in a every different direction, which eventually made Odin fall off. While the horse continued to rampage in the area Odin got up from the ground.

Odin was a good ten feet high when he stood up. He turned to face Sephiroth who had just sheathed Murasame back into it's sheath. Sephiroth who was at least a good thirty feet away, jumped over right next to Odin and swung Masamune horizontally upwards to the right. Odin stepped back one, raised his curved axe, and threw it down on Masamune as it was coming up. Sephiroth was back into his position once again, both arms on Masamune to keep his position, and both legs trying to balance him.

Kadaj in a second attempt came from behind and once again swung his double bladed sword down hard on Odin. Odin, without even looking, put his left hand back and caught Kadaj's sword. And without looking again he threw the sword downwards then uppercut Kadaj's chin sending him into the sky.

"Sephiroth your nothing without your true powers," said Odin forcing the axe downwards making Sephiroth kneel on the ground. His sword was now facing across Sephiroth, his left hand on the handle and his right in the middle of the blade. "The council did say you were weak, but I didn't believe them. What with your reputation and all."

Sephiroth was now on both knees, Masamune on his chest and making his torso go backwards. But then, he heard gun shots. Yazoo and Loz from their position near Aeris were shooting bullets at Odin which kept on making a direct hit. Odin who was getting pummeled decide it was enough. He left Sephiroth by jumping over him which made him fall to the ground exhausted. Yazoo and Loz made advancements to Odin while he ran to them. Kadaj was coming from behind Odin and planned on hitting him from both sides.

Odin swung his axe horizontally at both Loz and Yazoo. Loz quickly through his gunblade to his right hand and brought out his stun gun with his left. Then blocked the axe with both weapons but caused him to skid back on the ground a couple of feet. It was obvious that Odin had more strength in his right arm alone than Lozs' entire body.

Yazoo came from Odin's right side and from a distance began shooting bullets from his gunblade directly at him which made perfect contact on him. The bullets didn't seem to do much on Odin, and he continued pushing down hard on Loz who eventually made him go into the position like Sephiroth. Kadaj came from behind again but decided to try another strategy. His left arm began glowing with a green aura, signaling that he was about to use magic Materia. Kadaj shouted 'Thundaga' and shot a huge amount of electric energy at Odin. The blast hit Odin dead on and caused him to lean over slightly meaning the shot was enough to hurt him.

Odin turned his head around while keeping Loz at bay. The look he gave Kadaj was that anger. He left Loz and charged for Kadaj making Loz fall to the ground exhausted, but not as much as Sephiroth. Kadaj took out his sword and charged Odin a few seconds later after he charged him. When they were in hit range Odin swung his axe horizontally left at Kadaj who jumped over it. Kadaj retaliated by throwing his sword down hard on Odin, but didn't succeed. Odin turned his axe upside down and threw it up in the air making the bottom on the handle collide with the sword.

Kadaj was a little shocked but continued on fighting. He used the axe as a balance and threw his right leg into Odin's face only for it to be caught in his free left hand. Kadaj was surprised by this but Odin didn't notice. Instead he fully grabbed Kadaj's right leg and swung around and simultaneously threw him at Yazoo. Yazoo hadn't enough time to block himself from Kadaj's body and got hit by him which sent himself to the ground a couple of feet backwards. Odin was now laughing at the two.

Loz, who had fully regained his strength charged Odin going as fast as he could. He jumped up slightly then threw his left arm stun gun into Odin's face...and it hit dead on. Odin stumbled back a couple of feet then threw his own left arm into Loz's face causing him to fly backwards, hitting Yazoo and Kadaj. Odin's face was slightly bruised, but not fatal.

Yuffie swung her 4 Point Shuiken at Odin from behind. Odin saw this and hit the large Shuiken with his axe and swung it to the side, but this the opportunity for Yuffie. She was right behind it, yet above so Odin wouldn't notice. He noticed but it was too late. Yuffie came down and landed skillfully in front of Odin. She wasted no time and pointed her right arm to Odin's face and shouted 'Blizzaga', and shot a huge amount of ice directly into Odin's face.

Once again he stammered a bit but recovered quickly. He gave Yuffie a hard left hook and sent her flying back and made her slam into Aeris. He then cast his own spell, 'Flare', and sent it to Yuffie. When she got up from the punch she saw a large 'Flare' spell coming her way. She was scared, she could hardly move, but then.. Kadaj ran in front of her and held his arms out to block the blast, and he did. But afterwards Yuffie could see steam coming from his torso, and fell backwards on the ground.

Yuffie ran by his side. "Kadaj, are you okay? Why did you do that? I could have survived the blast and we would have a better chance at defeating him."

"I...wasn't...going...to allow...Odin...to..harm..you," said Kadaj. He chuckled a little, then his head went to side and went unconscious.

"Ha Ha Ha, well would you look at that," said Odin walking to Kadaj and Yuffie. "He protected you thinking that it would be okay. But I have faced many that did the same, and they all PERISHED BY MY HANDS."

Yuffie stood up and faced Odin with her head facing the ground. She then lifted it up Odin could see that tears were running down her face, though her look was that of anger.

"You may think sacrificing one's self is stupid, but I think it's enough to kick your ass," said Yuffie raising her 4 Point Shuiken after she caught because of it's boomerang affect.

"She's right you know," said Yazoo getting up and pointing his gunblade at Odin. "I think Kadaj gave us the boost we needed to defeat you."

"Let's end this," said Loz charging Odin.

The three charged Odin with new determination, though the battle was still not going well. Sephiroth, who was now trying to get up, was in the love of pain. His sword, Masamune, was on the ground in front of him. He was coughing, in pain, but he turned to face the trio face Odin. Sephiroth got up, then fell back down.

'Man what's wrong with me?' thought Sephiroth. 'I have never been defeated so easily. I should be stronger, more powerful, and smarter than Odin. But I'm not. I used to have the ability to defeat in opponent. And that was before Jenova interfered with my life.'

'Because you deny the ability to kill,' said a voice in Sephiroth's head. It wasn't Jenova, the voice was a males, not a females. 'Back then, you didn't care if you had to kill or not, you just fought and killed. But because you deny it, your weaker than your clones.'

"Who are you," said Sephiroth out loud. "How do you know about my ability and my past?"

'Because I am the seeker of darkness,' responded the man. His voice was deep and commanding. 'I know that the power that you once had was darkness. And that the council stripped you of it. But , I know a way that you can retrieve that power.'

"Really? How?"

'The council did seal your powers though the darkness is to strong to be kept sealed. All you have to do is let go of the fear of death and welcome the darkness in your heart. UNLEASH IT NOW.'

Sephiroth though about it and tried to let go. And then, he felt it. Sephiroth could feel the power growing inside, the darkness was returning. He forgot about his opponent living, all he wanted to do was kill.

Back in the battle the situation was getting dire. Aeris had joined in the battle to help by casting her White Magic on her companions, but it didn't help much. Soon she was running out of magic power to help. Yazoo was all banged up, tired by the constant beating he got from Odin. Loz was in worse condition, bruised and bleeding all over his torso. Yuffie was laying flat on her back motionless.

Odin was looking at them with triumph, receiving minor injuries. "Foolish mortals, I told you that you couldn't beat me. Though you did put up a good fight. And now, you'll pay the price. TIME TO DIE."

Odin raise his axe into the air and prepared to strike down the first one, Yuffie.

"Hold it Odin," said Sephiroth who was fully standing up with Masamune in his left hand. Odin put his axe down and turned to look at Sephiroth. He had changed. There was a dark aura around him.

"This battle isn't over, and when it is, you'll be begging me for forgiveness," said Sephiroth confidently.

"Ha, YOU? Your so weak I think I can kill you with my eyes closed," responded Odin.

"Really? Well lets find out who will live and who will be sent to oblivion," and Sephiroth got ready to fight.

Odin was the first to make a move and charged Sephiroth, axe raised in the air. Sephiroth didn't move an inch and let Odin proceed. When Odin was feet away he swung his axe down on Sephiroth hard, who merely raised Masamune to block it and succeeded. Odin was incredibly shocked. Sephiroth was holding off Odin with one hand on Masamune and didn't ever move his body.

Sephiroth chuckled a little, then parred the axe and went behind Odin. And without any attempt to resist Sephiroth was now behind Odin, and struck him horizontally across the back. Odin walked a couple of steps foreword in pain, his left arm trying to touch his injury. He looked back Sephiroth who was smiling wickedly.

"How...How did you do that?" said Odin surprisingly.

"Because this is my power. This the power of darkness," said Sephiroth bringing both arms to the sky. "NOW DIE."

Sephiroth took a step and jumped to Odin who for the first time, took a step backwards in fear. Sephiroth was closing in on Odin fast who was preparing to block whatever attack came at him. Sephiroth swung Masamune at Odin who blocked with he axe, though he had to use both hands to do it. Sephiroth wasn't going to stop there, he spun around to his right while simultaneously drawing Murasame. He swung the tip of Murasame on Odin's face which caused him to launch into the wall with a scar on his right cheek.

Odin quickly got out of the wall and charged Sephiroth. He laughed again and stood still again while Odin tried to kill him. Odin once again try to attack Sephiroth but he disappeared after the strike from the axe. Odin was looking around for him but couldn't find him.

"Looking for me,"said Sephiroth who was behind Odin. Odin was scared stiff and didn't even try to move. "It's over. Meteorain."

He jumped over Odin and started hovering above him. Sephiroth then started twirling Masamune around, then swung it at Odin which released many meteor type rocks hit Odin. He fell to ground while Sephiroth landed gracefully in front of him. Odin looked shocked, then got on one knee and bowed to Sephiroth.

"You...are strong," said Odin. "I will give you my strength. "

And with that he disappeared in pyreflies and went into Aeris' direction. Then he went in Aeris sending a glow out of her signaling that the merging was complete. Aeris looked tired after wards. But, the battle was over, Odin was Aeris' and everyone was okay. However...

Sephiroths right hand was to his forehead, he seemed in pain. Soon after his hand left his head he looked at Aeris with a sinister look. Aeris was wondering what was with him as he drew nearer. Sephiroth sneered then raised Masamune in the air. Aeris was scared now and tried to make a run for it, but it failed. Sephiroth swung Masamune down hard, but got blocked by Kadaj who had just woken up and his sword.

Kadaj was exhausted, every part of his body felt like it would die soon. Sephiroth looked Kadaj with unblinking eyes.

"What the hell is the matter with you Sephiroth?" asked Kadaj out of breath.

"This girl needs to die," said Sephiroth. But it wasn't exactly. It was Jenova possessing him. "This child finally dived into darkness and let me control him. I would've taken control of him earlier but he still didn't want people to die. And with his body you can't beat me, so...what are you going to do?"

"Easy, AERIS, NOW," shouted Kadaj smiling. Jenova Sephiroth turned back to Aeris who gotten up and placed her hands on his heart.

Jenova started screaming as a light emitted from the front side of Aeris' hands. He walked a couple of feet backwards, right hand to his heart. Soon Sephiroth looked up at Aeris who was nearly on the verge of tears. She didn't want to see him suffer.

"Aeris...I'm...sorry," said Sephiroth before he collapsed on the ground unconsciously.

A few minutes later he woke up in the same place in fainted in. And around him stand in a circle, were his friends, all fully healed.

"You gave us all quite a scare Sephiroth," said Kadaj as Sephiroth got up.

"Yeah, I though you were a goner," said Yuffie.

"I'm...fine," said Sephiroth gaining his momentum. "Wait, Aeris."

"I'm fine, don't worry," said Aeris smiling again. Though Sephiroth noticed that her face was drenched with tears. "We know that Jenova tricked you into going in darkness. Don't worry."

"But that's the thing, it wasn't Jenova," responded Sephiroth. Everyone was shocked at this. "It was someone else, a male. He claimed he was the seeker of darkness. But from what I could tell, he was much more attached with darkness than Jenova."

"Well let's worry about it later," said Yazoo walking away to the end of the road. "There's going to an operation soon and I heard the Crusaders say it was going to draw Sin out. In other words, draw Jenova out."

Sephiroth agreed and all of them started walking to the end of the road. But as Sephiroth walked with them he couldn't help but wonder.

'The power that I desire from darkness, will it cost me my friends, and...someone who is more precious to me?'