Chapter 21

When Shadow and the others arrived in Junon, they found the city in chaos. Citizens were running back and forth, and the Shinra Guards were everywhere. Shadow even saw some SOLDIERS.

"Stay here." Shadow told the group, and walked over to one of the citizens.

"What's going on?" He asked the man, who was in in late forties from the look of him.

"It's the renegade SOLDIER, Genesis Rhapsodos. He's been spotted in the city. I suggest you guys get in doors, he's released all kinds of monsters in the city." The man responded before running away. Hearing this flipped a switch in Shadow, he hadn't thought about Genesis and Angeal since the night he spent with Tashia, which had happened about a week ago. Shadow quickly returned to the group.

"There is a renegade SOLDIER" He explained. "Judging from the activity going on, he isn't that friendly. We should probably keep moving, stay close."

"Rubbish." Vergil said. "If there is a criminal, there is probably a reward. I say we capture him."

Shadow didn't know whether to laugh, or yell at him. "Didn't you hear me? He's a former SOLDIER."

"Well, of course. Scum like you could never stand up to SOLDIER. I have training with this blade that would awe you."

"Vergil, I really don't have time for this. We're going, and if you get separated, I'll look for your name in the obituaries."

"Vergil, love." Victoria said. "It's really not worth it. We're so utterly close to Midgar, perhaps we should just listen to him."

"Victoria, don't worry. I'll find this renegade, and I'll meet up with you in Midgar in no time at all." Vergil said, kissing Victoria on the cheek. "Take care of Ariel. " He ran off in the direction of the city square.

Shadow rolled his eyes. "Whatever, come on, let's go."

"Shadow, we should go after him, it's not safe." Tashia argued.

"You know what, fine, let's just do something." Shadow snapped at her, he could sense something about the atmosphere was ruining his mood. The group started off in the direction Vergil had gone.

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Vergil stopped running, looking around the area. A few citizens bumped into him, causing him to fall forward.

"Damn peasants" he cursed, climbing back to his feet, he wiped himself off. Just then, he heard a scream. He looked at a woman who was across the street, looking up towards the roof tops. He followed her gaze, finding that she was looking at a man dressed in a red jacket.

"That must be him." Vergil said, cockily. He ran into the building, finding the stair case. He bounded up the flight of stairs, quickly ascending the five flights of stairs. He burst through the door, finding himself on the roof. The man was about twenty feet from him, looking out over the city. His back was to him.

"You" Vergil challenged. The man turned to face him. "you must be the renegade everyone is talking about."

"Perhaps. That's all based on ones views after all."

"Cut the nonsense. I'm no fan of Shinra, but I'm willing to wager they'd pay for your capture. Gil is Gil after all."
"Very well, if it is a fight you want, I'll indulge you."

Vergil responded by drawing his Rapier. "En guard, peasant." he challenged.