Many thoughts were running through Rena's head at that moment.
He loved her? That would explain a lot. And why hadn't the images flashed through her mind when he kissed her? Realizing she had to say something, Rena stumbled over words.
'I… I'm sorry, Sephiroth, but I can't leave the planet with you. Please let me go,' was all she could manage. Sephiroth's hands had begun to tremble, sending vibrations up Rena's arms. 'Rena, I won't leave here without you. I'm sorry, my love,' he murmured. And with those words, Sephiroth raised a glowing hand, and Rena's world went black.
The woman woke sometime later, to find herself lying on a bed. The walls around her were grey and metallic, and the room itself was not much bigger than a car. Struggling to get up, Rena found herself laggy and feeling heavy.
She opened the door and gasped. She was at the back of a large room, filled with controls and lights and machinery. She was in the spacecraft Sephiroth had spoke of. And he himself stood at the front of the room, looking out the window.
To Rena's relief, they were still on the planet. To her left were two double doors, no doubt leading to a hallway and then hopefully the exit. Being as quiet as possible, Rena tiptoed towards the door. She was almost there, when a clear voice rang out.
'I see you've awoken.'
Rena froze. Turning around slowly, she glared at the man who had kidnapped her. 'Sephiroth. I was just leaving.' She crossed her arms. Sephiroth chuckled. 'Now, now… you know you can't do that!' he exclaimed.
Rena was about to reply when there was a loud thud behind her. She spun around to see the source of the noise, but there was nothing there. Another thud sounded, this time to the right of her. But there still wasn't anything there. It must've been coming from outside the ship.
Luckily, Sephiroth didn't hear the sounds. Rena glanced furtively around one last time, before another, louder thud sounded and she immediately hit the deck, falling to the floor. Sephiroth started forward to see why she had chosen to lie on the ground, when the wall to Rena's right burst open, leaving a smoking metal hole.
In the midst of the explosion, stood Cloud, sword unsheathed. He rushed over to Rena. 'Are you okay?' he asked worriedly. Rena nodded and pointed to Sephiroth. The silver-haired man was on his knees, a small gash on his left cheek. He stood up slowly and faced Cloud.
'Cloud… nice of you to drop in.'