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Chapter 11: The Secret is OUT! (part one: Leon's curiosity)
Lazard was in his office sitting behind his desk seriously. In front of him were the four cadets namely Cloud Strife, Leon Von Caine, Marcus Streinfield and most of all, our idiotic yet cheerful protagonist namely Setsuka Nozomu. He called the four cadets to do a very cheap mission. It was so cheap up to the point where it was only the four of them were sent to do this mission. The mission was about going to a forest near Costa del Sol and get rid of the monsters lurking in it because it affects the place's tourism. Easy, isn't it? Not unless Setsu was around...
"SO! We are going on a mission! Kyyyaaa...!" Setsu squealed while jumping up and down beside Cloud.
She was completely excited on the mission since that would be the first for her to go on one... PERSONALLY...
The four of them were completely lined up, starting from the left were Cloud, Setsu, Leon and Marcus. Leon sighed on Setsu's excitement while Cloud tried to stop Setsu from jumping. Marcus couldn't even face Lazard. He was completely embarrassed on behalf of Setsu.
Lazard coughed just to get their attention. It was a mission and a serious one but the way Setsu accepted the mission, it was as if like they were going in an amusement park or someplace fun. He would have chosen the same party except for Setsu but every party needs a healer or supporter in the group. Out of all the cadets, it was only Setsu who was qualified in that position.
In Setsu's magic training which was being handled by Genesis alone (poor him…), it was stated in his report that she was good in support magic like cure, protect and etc. Out of all the cadets, it was only Setsu who topped that category. Just as how good she was in support magic, it was the complete opposite for attack magic. Genesis was even tempted to kill her once when he got hit by a fire spell which was casted by Setsu during her training. It almost burned his hair and handsome face. If it wasn't for Sephiroth who casted water and cure spells quickly and for Setsu who created a protective barrier that was made up of lance and spears around her after curling like a ball, he would have murdered her already right then and there after having fun with her body.
Lazard sighed as he had no other choice but to have Setsu join the group. He almost cried bucket of tears when he was left no choice but to choose Setsu. He made sure to cry when no one was around.
"Setsu, what is the mission given to the four of you?" Lazard asked while in his director mode. He had to make sure that Setsu understands it.
Setsu saluted while grinning. "To go to the forest near Costa del Sol and get rid of the monsters lurking in it that endangers the people and affects the place's tourism!"
Lazard sighed and hung his head. The way Setsu answered his question had him lose his hope. She was too cheerful and too happy that she answered his questions like a 5-year-old kid who was excited to go in an amusement park for the first time. After seeing the sparkle in Setsu's eyes, Lazard thought on having a FIRST Class SOLDIER accompany them but majority of them were on a mission. Some of them were on leave having a one-day vacation like the Generals to relieve them from stress and overwork.
Setsu pounded her chest in determination. "Rest assured, director! We will finish this mission quickly!"
Cloud, Leon, Marcus and Lazard gave her an incredulous look. There's no way they'll believe those words. Setsu pouted cutely when no one believed her.
Lazard took a piece of paper and wrote something on it. It was a form that has different positions in it. "Who is going to be the party's leader?"
The four cadets looked at each other to discuss who would be their preferred leader.
"ME! I'll become the party's leader!" Setsu's hand suddenly shot up in the air.
Lazard stared at her for a good 30-second long before saying... "DENIED!"
Setsu gasped and pouted. "Wwwhhhyyy...?"
"Are you out of your mind? We'll die early if you become one." Marcus said suddenly in which he gained an angry glare from Setsu.
"I hate to say this but... You don't have the qualities..." Leon seconded.
Setsu directed her glare to Leon while biting her lower lip. Leon looked away quickly because it would be a problem if Setsu snapped. She looked at Cloud with tearful eyes, hoping that he would take her side.
Cloud met her gaze and sighed. "I'm sorry, Setsu… But I don't have a death wish…"
Setsu puffed her and crossed her arms. "Hmph! Fine!"
After minutes of discussion, Cloud became the leader of the group due to unanimous decision and for self-preservation. Even though Marcus was the strongest and Leon was the smartest in the group, they don't have any charisma, influence and leadership skills like Cloud had.
Hours later, they finally arrived in the designated spot where their mission was held. The pilot landed the plane in an open grass field and left Cloud and the others there. Setsu was too excited to do the mission. She wanted to gain experience as soon as she can but honestly speaking, she still didn't know how to use her bo staff.
"Alright! Let's go kick some monsters!" Setsu declared cheerfully while her spirit was burning in excitement.
Marcus sighed and scratched the back of his head while Leon shook his head. All Cloud could do was sweatdropped at Setsu's cheerful behaviour on their mission.
Another hour had passed while they were roaming around the forest and nothing happened. It was really strange though that they never encountered a single monster. They didn't even see a monster's shadow for goodness sake.
Setsu was holding her bo staff with her two hands completely prepared in fighting a monster. She was pouting cutely and some tears leaked out at the corner of her eyes.
"MMMUUUOOO…! Where are the monsters?! How could we finish our mission if they won't appear? Besides, WHY won't they appear?!" Setsu screamed in the forest.
Cloud gave Setsu a long, accusing look which made Setsu flinch. Of course, why ask a stupid question if the answer was just in front of them?
Leon crossed his arms while scanning the place. It was really strange that an hour had passed and they didn't encounter a monster, not even a single one. He heard a rumor about Setsu's luck from his fellow cadets who had witnessed Setsu's test in Nibelheim but he never believed it… Not until now that is…
Marcus was sitting on a stump. His long axe was attached on his back as well. His elbow was resting on his knees while his right cheek was placed on the palm of his hand. He was eyeing Setsu like it was all her fault why they never encountered a monster and their mission was getting longer.
Setsu looked at her comrades innocently. She didn't know why they were looking at her like it was all her fault why there were no monsters around. Well, duh…
"What did I do? Why are you guys looking at me as if like I did something wrong?" Setsu asked her comrades so-called friends.
Cloud sighed and answered. "Setsu, for the meantime… Go someplace far and don't come back, not until I call you…."
"EH? WHY?" asked Setsu.
Cloud facepalmed in her stupid question. Didn't she realize that it was all because of her good luck why the monsters won't appear?
Marcus snapped and approached Setsu. He pulled Setsu's cheeks with both of his hands and stretched it. "You little brat! Didn't you even realize that it was all because of your good luck charms why we couldn't even finish this mission?!"
Setsu tried to get Marcus' hands off her face but she couldn't do it.
"Your luck is preventing us from encountering any monsters, Setsu." Leon finally spoke after a long silence.
"Wash ish my fault jat I wash born wid gud luck? Blame my granma for pashing her luck to me!" Setsu tried to speak properly but with Marcus stretching her face, it looked impossible. (Translation: Was it my fault that I was born with good luck? Blame my grandma for passing her luck to me!)
Marcus released her cheeks and crossed his arms. "Anyway, just go…"
Setsu left the group while rubbing her cheeks. A cute pout can be seen on her face. "Buo! If something happened bad to you guys, don't you dare ask me for my help!"
"Yeah… Yeah…" The three guys answered her mockingly which irritated Setsu more.
Setsu snubbed at them and disappeared somewhere. Just as when Setsu disappeared, monsters began to appear in all directions which surrounded Cloud, Leon and Marcus. They brought out their weapons and materia to prepare for their battle.
"HOLY SHIT!" Marcus cursed as his eyes grew as big like the saucers when he saw the number of monsters surrounding them.
"Damn! It's as if like all the bad luck in the world came upon us!" Leon shot one monster dead and continued to shot the others.
"Should we get Setsu back?" Cloud said as he swung his sword to slash a monster that tried to bit him.
And thus, the three cadets continued to fight for their mission and LIFE. During those times, they regretted sending Setsu away…
While Cloud, Marcus and Leon were busy fighting the monsters. Setsu was walking around the forest. She was somehow mad at what they did to her. It was not her fault if the monsters won't attack them. They have a mind of their own. Whether the monsters attack them or not, has nothing to do with her. She stopped in some open space that was filled with dried leaves and twigs. She didn't know that her luck was unpredictable. It may be good luck or bad luck. No one knows when it will become bad luck but when it turns in that direction, who knows what would happen.
"Hm… Why won't the monsters attack us? It's also the same thing when I was travelling alone. I've never encountered any monster during my travels. That lady in Nibelheim said that it may be due to my good luck." Setsu pondered the mystery all by herself.
An old woman's voice caught her attention. Setsu saw an old woman sitting under a tree. The old woman was dressed in an old, worn out, gray kimono. Her gray hair was tied in a bun. She had her things wrapped in a big, white cloth and tied it on her chest.
She is what you call your typical Japanese old lady but our heroine is too stupid to realize that certain detail.
"Wha?" Setsu stared at the old woman.
"Little girl… If you would be so kind, could you help an old lady like me?" The old woman asked her. She signalled for Setsu to come near her.
Being raised by her good-natured parents, Setsu walked towards the old woman and helped her. She gave the old woman a piggy back ride much to the old woman's delight.
"Where are you going, Grandma?" Setsu asked the old woman happily.
"Oh! I'm going to Costa Del Sol, dear… My, My… You must have great parents… Normally, people won't help someone like me who got lost in the forest." The old lady told her gently.
Setsu didn't see the old lady's eyes flash for a second. Two sharp horns began to come out from the old lady's head. She licked the back of Setsu's neck which made Setsu scream.
"AAAGGGHHH!" Setsu screamed suddenly.
She accidentally dropped the old lady to the ground and clutched the back of her neck. She ran for a few meters to make a distance between her and the old lady. She turned around and she was surprised to see some horns on the old lady's head. The old lady's teeth were so sharp and her eyes were flashing red. The old lady's hair which was tied in a bun before has now become lose. Her nails have grown long and sharp. She was smiling at Setsu like a true demon.
"Wha-What's…?" Setsu trembled at the sight before her. As she took a few steps backwards, she tripped from a root that popped out from the ground. She fell on the ground with her back first.
"Kukukuku… You taste great, girl… Mind if I eat you?" The old woman approached her slowly. She was making sure that her "food" won't be able to escape from her.
"N-n-nooo… C-C-Cloud… L-Leon… M-M-Marc… usss… AAAHHH! HELP!" Setsu scrambled to her feet and ran back to where Cloud and the others are. She was crying out loud. She didn't expect that the old woman that she encountered was a monster after all.
The old lady chased Setsu with an open mouth and dangling tongue. "Come back here, girl! You will not escape!"
For the first time in Setsu's life in the world of Gaia, she learned the true meaning of fear.
Meanwhile, Cloud, Leon and Marcus were panting. Marcus was sitting on a stump while Cloud was on the ground. Leon was leaning on a sturdy trunk. They had successfully gotten rid of the monsters and completed their mission. Their levels have risen to 20+ with Marcus having reached level 23. Leon was one level below Marcus and Cloud reached level 21. They were so tired and wanted to go back to the headquarters. Cloud was about to call Setsu back when they've heard her scream.
"AAAHHH…!" Setsu's scream was heard from a far.
Marcus stood abruptly when he heard Setsu's voice. He scanned the place to look for the source of the scream. "HEY! THE BRAT!"
"Tch! We've left her alone for so long!" Cloud tried to make himself calm. He was sure that Sephiroth would deep fry them personally if something happened to Setsu.
Leon found out the direction of where Setsu's voice came from. He ran as quickly as he could to get to Setsu's side. He was followed by Cloud and Marcus who were also worried sick on Setsu.
They passed through the bushes and sea of trees. Some of the branches had scarred their face but that didn't matter to them as long as they could get to Setsu's side just in time. They found Setsu in an open space being pinned down by a monster called "Demon Hag".
A "Demon Hag" is a monster that fools any traveller that happened to pass in the forest near Costa Del Sol. It takes a form of an old woman which could easily fool anyone. Due to its human form, a lot of travellers died in its hands because they have been eaten by the demon hag. This monster likes fresh meat especially human meat. Their most favourite food is a human girl. Monsters like the demon hag are highly persistent especially in chasing their foods. The more its victim runs, the more it will chase its victims. They won't stop chasing their victims until it is dead. The best way to fight a demon hag is to kill it as soon as possible before it starts pestering your life.
Cloud and the others found Setsu being pinned down by the demon hag on the ground. Setsu was pushing the demon hag's chin away from her. Just the tongue of the demon hag disgusted her.
"ACK! STAY AWAY! I'M TELLING YOU! I DON'T TASTE GOOD!" Setsu screamed while struggling to get away from the demon hag's clutches.
Cloud, Leon and Marcus would have helped Setsu but they encountered a Blobra that suddenly appeared from nowhere. Blobra was a flan-type monster that usually appears in sewer or underground places. It was somehow strange that there was a Blobra in the forest. Four Blobra surrounded the four males as they readied themselves in getting rid the blobras.
While struggling, Setsu caught sight of Cloud and the others fighting the Blobras.
"SSSHHHIIITTT! Blobra appears in Final Fantasy VIII only! How did it get here?!" Setsu shouted while completely ignoring the situation that she was in.
"IDIOT! You are already dying there and yet that's what you're thinking?! Think about your situation, genius!" Cloud scolded Setsu as he casted a thundara spell towards one of the Blobra.
Setsu looked at the face of the demon hag that was trying to eat her. "Aaaahhh! You really are plain ugly, old hag!"
"Stop insulting the demon hag, you little moron! You're just digging your own grave!" Marcus shouted. He was able to defeat one blobra which resulted to three more left.
"Ggggrraaahhh! I swear I am going to eat you, girl!" The demon hag was somehow mad at what Setsu said.
Leon shot the demon hag which caused for the monster to jump away from Setsu. On the other hand, Setsu used that chance to pick up the bo staff that she let go when the demon hag pinned her on the ground. She held it like a baseball bat and hit the demon hag's head with it which caused some confusion to the monster.
Cloud, Leon and Marcus sweatdropped at what they saw. It just proved that Setsu didn't know how to use the bo staff.
"You… Girl!" The demon hag's eyes flashed again. She recovered from her confusion and began chasing Setsu again. Her nails grew longer and her face became more terrifying.
"EEEYYYAAAHHH…!" Setsu started running again which shocked Cloud and the others.
"He-Hey! Why is she running?! Isn't it common knowledge not to run when being confronted by a demon hag? I mean, demon hags are persistent monsters that would chase its victim up to the end. Just as the saying "Till death do us part!" Jeez…" Marcus' eyes grew as wide as the saucers. At the same time, he also brought out his finishing blow to kill one blobra.
Leon shot one blobra to death. After realizing that he ran out of bullets, he reloaded it again and chased Setsu and the demon hag. "I've been wondering since the day that I've met her… Did Setsu come from another world or something?"
Cloud killed the last blobra with his finishing move. He flinched when he heard Leon's question. Both he and Marcus were running alongside with Leon while chasing Setsu and the demon hag. He didn't know how to answer that question. He didn't even know if he was the right person to answer that question.
Marcus looked at Leon. His face was an expression of curiosity. "Seriously? That brat?"
"That's right, Marcus. Haven't you notice? The way she acts, moves, and talks… It's as if like she wasn't born in Gaia at all." Leon answered.
"Now, come to think of it… When we went to the Chocobo farm, she acted as if like that was the first time she had seen a lot of Chocobos in her entire life which was strange since Chocobos are common in Gaia." Marcus began pondering about the possibility as well.
"Add it up about the "game" that she mentioned during our training session…." Leon added another strange phenomenon.
As Marcus pondered about the idea of Setsu coming from another world, Cloud kept on cursing in his mind. Thanks to Setsu's stupidity, her secret will be out in no time. He, Setsu, and the higher ups of Shin-ra hid that fact for Setsu's safety. If people found out about the existence of another world, who knows what kind of crazy ideas would come to their minds. The people of Gaia have two choices only. Either believes THAT Setsu came from another world and shut their mouths or do not believe on IT and think of Setsu as a crazy girl that has some brain problems. It was a good thing that the goddess sided on their part because most of the people believed on the latter and did not care about the details.
Leon stole a glance at Cloud's facial expression. Cloud was avoiding eye contact with Leon. He knew how smart Leon is but he never expected for him to be that sharp. Leon sighed and smirked after seeing Cloud's reaction. That was already enough proof for him to think that his deductions were right. The only thing lacking was getting the entire truth from Setsu.
In some part of the forest, Setsu was kicking the demon hag's face. She was getting pissed off by the demon hag's perseverance in chasing her.
"GYAH! STOP CHASING ME ALREADY! YOU'RE SO ANNOYING! Did somebody tell you that?" Setsu's facial expression could almost rival up the demon hag's face.
"SHUT UP, BRAT! I don't need you to tell me that!" The demon hag countered back while forcing her way towards Setsu.
Setsu swung her bo staff like a baseball bat hitting a ball. She landed a direct hit on the demon hag's stomach which threw the monster off for how many meters away from her. She used that chance to climb up a tree that was standing near her. The hell she cares about her phobia in heights! Her life is at stake here!
The demon hag stood and ran towards the tree. She climbed it like she was being possessed. Setsu wondered on how a monster that looked like a demon can get possessed.
The demon hag will do everything just to get that fresh meat of a human girl. "Heh heh Heh…! You're mine, girl!"
"Gyah! Give it up already!" Setsu shouted as she grabbed one branch and pulled herself higher.
The distance between her and the demon hag was getting shorter as time passed by. Who would have thought that despite the demon hag's age, she still has the energy of a youth?
By the time Cloud, Leon and Marcus caught up with Setsu and the demon hag, they were surprised to see her hanging on a tree branch. Setsu was embracing the branch for her dear life while her left foot was being pulled by the demon hag countless times.
"Let go of that branch right this instant brat!" The demon hag ordered her while pulling on Setsu's leg.
"Yeah, right… So that you could eat me? NO WAY!" Setsu countered sarcastically.
The three men ran towards them but two bombs suddenly appeared and confronted them in a battle. They made sure to kill the bombs before they could self-destruct because the damage on them might be great if the bombs self-destructed.
While fighting the bombs, Marcus told Setsu some description about the demon hag. It would be a problem for them if she started running again.
"Hey, Brat! Don't run away if that demon hag tries to eat you! The more you run, the more it will chase you! That's why face it and defeat it in a battle!" Marcus shouted as he casted a blizzara spell to one of the bombs.
Setsu sniffed and nodded. "But demon hags do not appear in the world of Final Fantasy VII! How should I beat her?"
"Final Fantasy VII?!" Leon couldn't keep his curiosity at bay.
Cloud facepalmed at what Setsu said to all of them. "You idiot…"
Marcus froze in his place for how many seconds. "Seriously… You really did come from another world, didn't you?"
The branch where Setsu was hanging broke due to her weight. She fell on the ground together with the demon hag. The demon hag was on top of her and tried to eat her again for the nth time. She kicked her gut which threw the demon hag off her. She picked up her bo staff and positioned herself in a fighting position.
"That's it, old hag! Grandma taught me to respect the elders but you don't deserve respect at all, old coot!"
"Old coot?! Brats like you who are meant for food should just shut up!" The demon hag attacked Setsu with the use of her claws.
Cloud sweatdropped at their conversation when he heard it. "Setsu… You really do love calling others with names, aren't you?"
The Demon hag's sharp nails grazed Setsu's cheeks and left a wound on Setsu's left shoulder. Cloud, Leon and Marcus wanted to help Setsu but they were too busy in dealing the bombs themselves who were about to self-destruct.
With some moves which Setsu copied from Jowy Atreides in Suikoden 2, Tir McDohl from Suikoden 1 and the kid Son Goku from Dragonball Z and Genesis' teachings, she was able to defeat the demon hag which caused for her to raise five levels. Don't forget that before she defeated the demon hag herself, Cloud, Leon and Marcus have to suffer with her lack of aiming sense when casting that basic attack spells. At the same time, the three men were able to get rid of the bombs before it could self-destruct.
After the fight that they have, Marcus took long, angry strides to get near Setsu and squeezed her cheeks with his big right hand. "Are you trying to kill us, you shitty brat? If you're going to cast some spell, make sure to hit your enemies and not your allies, okay?"
"Buo! But you're alive!" Setsu countered while pouting cutely.
"THE HELL I CARE!" Marcus screamed angrily on Setsu's ears which caused for the girl cadet to cover her ears. He was completely irritated at Setsu's words. Everything that came out of her mouth irritated him a lot.
Leon made sure that no monsters would attack them. After making sure that they were already safe, he placed his guns back to its place. He faced Setsu seriously who just tilted her head in confusion. Setsu was used to seeing Leon in a serious mode always but the way he looked at her was somehow strange… in her own opinion.
"Setsu, you came from another world, didn't you?" Leon asked Setsu. He went direct to the point which shocked Cloud and Marcus.
Marcus took a few steps away from Leon. "Uwah! He didn't waste any second!"
Setsu trembled on her standing place. She couldn't believe that someone would find out about her secret. She stared at Leon's face with wide eyes for how many seconds. Her reply was not what Marcus and most especially, Cloud expected.
"HOW DID YOU KNOW?!" Setsu asked with a look of terror in her face.
Cloud hit the back of Setsu's head with his fist. "YOU! YOU! YOU STUPID, IDIOTIC, RETARDED TOMBOYISH BRAT! IN THAT GIVEN SITUATION, YOU SHOULD ANSWER "NO, I DIDN'T!" THAT'S WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY!"
At last, Leon's curiosity has been quenched. The only thing left was to ask Setsu about the details.
Omake:
Sephiroth and Genesis reached the stock room that was filled with foods like meat, eggs, milk, vegetables, fruits and etc. There were even some crates and barrels lined up near the wall. They were able to get to that place by chasing Setsu who has their pictures. They could have outrun and captured her easily but she was just too cheeky and cunning to be captured that easily.
Every time that Setsu was almost caught by Genesis, she would either slide between his legs or went inside a room where those female secretaries were standing by. Genesis would follow her without thinking about the consequences as long as he could get those pictures. The moment he entered the room, the secretaries would squeal in delight and began to flock around him. They would flirt with him just to get his attention. They would even fight each other in the name of getting the Crimson General's kiss. In the end, Genesis was stuck in the middle of the fight while Setsu would exit the room with a smile of triumph plastered on her face. She even has the nerve to bid him goodbye.
"Why you… little brat! You'll pay for this!" Genesis said as he fought his way back to the exit.
In Sephiroth's case, he could capture her easily, alright… With his height, speed and strength given, oh yes he could… Not until Setsu began screaming and squealing Sephiroth's name in the entire building which caught the attention of the fanboys who were standing nearby. The fanboys, who heard the General's name, chased Sephiroth for who knows how long. No matter what happens, they would grab a hold of the General in the flesh even if it's just a little. Setsu sticks to the wall to let the fans do their work. While Sephiroth was busy running away from his fans and finding a way on how to lose them, Setsu started to run again before Sephiroth and Genesis could caught up with her again. Same tricks won't work twice, you know?
"I'll remember this Setsu…" Sephiroth mumbled as he turned to a corner just to lose his fans that were just a few meters behind him.
At long last, the two generals reunited in an empty hallway while panting. It was completely obvious from their faces that they just somehow experienced hell and they were completely irritated at the one who caused it. Seconds later, they saw Setsu at the opposite end of the hallway.
Setsu was completely alert. She kept on looking at her sides to see any signs of Sephiroth and Genesis. She released a scream of terror when she saw the two general at the opposite end of the hallway right in front of her. She ran away again in her top speed with Sephiroth and Genesis a few meters behind her.
"Just as I've said, I won't give you my source of income!" Setsu screamed desperately while looking back to the ones who were chasing her. She even has the guts to stick her tongue out at them. The act alone snapped the last thread of Genesis's patience.
Setsu turned to a corner and entered another room when she saw the door slightly opened. That room was no other than the stock room.
Sephiroth and Genesis entered that room as well and began their search. They swore that they saw a glimpse of Setsu's hair when she entered the room. They kept on searching but they couldn't find her anywhere.
"Where did she go? I swear that she went inside this room." Genesis said as he looked around the room and opened some crates and barrels.
"Could it be just our imagination? It's just a glimpse after all." Sephiroth told Genesis calmly.
Genesis sighed and a forced evil smile appeared on his face. "Just wait till I get my hands on that tiny brat… Oh… Just the joy of torturing her is so sweet!"
Sephiroth shrugged and left the room. There must be someplace where Setsu could run off. She could run but there's no way she could escape from them. Genesis' idea was somehow appealing to him especially when he was so irritated that Setsu got a hold of more than one of his pictures. He knew that she was a troublesome fan of his but he never expected that she could be that troublesome.
Since she was Sephiroth's solid fan, it was understandable why she has some of his pictures. So why does she have Genesis' pictures as well whom she considered an enemy since she arrived in their world? Sephiroth facepalmed and shook his head. The answer came to his mind… Additional Income…
Just as the saying "If you can't face your enemies, then use them."
A small smile appeared on Sephiroth's face which disappeared quickly before Genesis could get a chance to see it. For some unknown reason, he was beginning to enjoy this game of chase with Setsu which was not a game for the said girl since it's a matter of life and death for her.
As the two generals left the room, they missed one barrel which was lying at the corner of the room. It was a barrel that was filled with grains. The lid on the barrel began to open and there it pop up Setsu's head who released an evil laugh after making sure that the two Generals were no longer nearby.
"Muwahahahaha…!"
Author's Notes: Yeah! I'm back! I survived that horrible, death-bringer sched after so long… Blame the school projects and our heartless professors on why I disappeared for… how long has it been…? One month? I guess… Well, who cares… Here's the latest chapter for now… Hehehe…!
Thank you for your reviews pokermaniac039, tifa2001, misha-no-shana, Aristashia, Kajishima, Amy, ZackFair, Visitor, Catslock, MiciAngels, IDRachel, akatsukiwerewolf9, sebby-fan, and Cloud101!
ZackFair: Hahaha… I'll try to insert that Hiten Mitsurugi thingy if I had the chance. I still have to look for the right moment anyway. Hehehe… :D
MiciAngels: About Sephiroth, Genesis and Angeal… That would be a secret… Hee-hee! :)
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To all the readers: Thank you for the love and support everyone! I really, really, really appreciate it a lot. I didn't expect that there will be many people out there who would like this story. After all, this story just came out from my stupid mind suddenly, like a spur of the moment thing… so yeah… Let's just forget what that flamer did and have a peaceful and happy life in fanfiction. It's been more than one month afterall. Besides, I don't want to cause any trouble or war here so let's just forget it. As much as I want to forget it… Unfortunately, I can't forget to pay tribute to him/her so just as I've promised, I'll copy and paste my rant here. *smiles*
(You can just ignore this part... It's just a waste of time anyway and don't bother asking me on why I posted this if it is such a waste of time because my only answer is for you to read the bottom part and you'll know why... Hehehe...)
*** The Infamous Author's Rant ***
To all the Readers:
Before you tell me that I have disappointed you for this is not an update or I have shattered your hopes and etc., I would like to apologize to all of you whether you guys accept it or not, or considered this as a waste of time, I don't care. First things first, I received a review which can be considered a flame for the FIRST TIME. I have decided to give that reviewer the honor to have a piece of my mind.
Don't worry, the next chapter is still under process. If you are wondering on why I didn't put this to the next chapter, well that is because this first flamer of mine needs special attention or treatment so I'll give in to him/her this time. Even though, I, myself, consider this as a waste of time.
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To my first flamer called Amy:
I'm sorry if this story is horrible which is according to your point of view and opinion. I'm sorry if it has another dull mary sue, has a typical storyline and just a waste of time which is again according to your point of view and opinion. That is your own opinion so I'll just accept it because I know I can't please everyone. (duh! obviously...)
But... After all the things that you have said, why are you even reading it? I'm even impressed that you reached chapter 10 of the story. You even wasted your time sending me a flame about it. Oh... Come on... It's either you love wasting your time or you don't have a life in real life that's why you're doing this. If that is the case, I do pity you... Piece of advice, kid...and listen to your onee-san... GET A LIFE...
Let me ask you one thing, do you even know the definition of "mary sue"? If you don't, then go google it. Oh... Wait... There are so many definitions of mary sue in the internet so I'll make it simple for you so that your brilliant mind could comprehend it. A mary sue is a fictional female character whom you CANNOT FIND any flaws in her which weakens the story. As far as I know, my OC has a lot of flaws that matched her good sides as well. What is your basis of calling her a mary sue? Is it because in my story the two generals had feelings for her? Is it because she is friends with the main character of FF7? Or is it because she knows how to cook? If that is the case, all I could say is that your level of Analysis has gone down below negative. (As if there is below negative but who cares...) I won't list the flaws any longer because I'll just waste more of time even though just typing this rant IS a waste of time but just as I've said... I'll give you the honor.
You also said that it has a typical storyline... Well, duh! I'm completely aware of it. From the time I've started writing this story up to the point where I'm updating it. You haven't started reading this story, I am well aware of it already. I wrote this story to have a simple plot only without any brain-crunching-eating conflicts. If you want some more complicated stories, then go find one. There are more stories there that would suit your taste, whether my story suits your taste or not, I don't care... I'll just write what I feel writing... It's my story anyway, not yours... If none of the stories in fanfiction suited your taste, then I suggest for you to go write one yourself and stop pestering other writers with your stupid flame that doesn't help anyone.
You even said that this one is a horrible story... If it is a horrible one then why are you reading it? You really must love wasting your time, didn't you? If you don't like it, then don't read it... I never ordered you to read it in the first place whether you read my fics or not doesn't matter to me. The world doesn't revolve around you.
If you are going to tell me that what you did are a critic, criticism and whatever excuses you could think of... I highly suggest for you to search the definition of that word... It might help your vocabulary... If you are going to give me some criticism, make sure that you are a signed reviewer that has written more than 10 completed stories given that it is chapter stories and 20 one-shots. Make sure that you have a hundred plus reviews each. (If the reviews are thousands plus, the better.) There is a huge possibility that I might listen to you. Don't worry, this criteria is only applicable to you since you talk high and mighty. I'll listen to those good-hearted ones anyway.
If you think that I'm like those other writers who would stop writing or continuing their stories because they've received one, mere, stupid, pathetic flame and the flamers have shattered their writer's heart and soul... Well, you've got another thing coming mister or miss... I will CONTINUE this story whether you like it or not and whether you read it or not. For your information, you are NOT THE ONLY reader of this story.
Honestly, I don't have any plans in embarrassing you like this but since you are JUST an anonymous reviewer, I can't send you any PM... So... If you don't have any account, then stop lazying around and create one. We can have some private conversations and you would save yourself from getting embarrassed more but if you have a thick face and high level of self-confidence, then this long rant is just nothing to you.
To those who would follow your footsteps in the future, I highly suggest for you to get a life already. I'll just ignore you depending on the level of flame that you might do. If you surpassed this flamer here, I might entertain you and give you the honor to have a piece of my mind like this certain reviewer here.
To give you more honor and special attention/treatment, I'll copy and paste this rant unto the next chapter in the author's notes part as a remembrance. I can't just bring myself to delete this rant seriously. I find this rant and you... very amusing... ohohoho...!
(To the readers: I'll replace this one with chapter 11... as crazy as my process be but this person needs a piece of my mind so I'll separate this for the meantime... Hohoho...)
P.S: I can delete your review but I won't do it... I'll keep it as a remembrance... Hohoho... How amusing... Your existence has entertained me a lot.
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Do enjoy reading everyone! ^_^