Eh Hi!

It's a bit slow… ACT I has stalled.. gah… anyways.. TIME FOR THE FIGHT!

Oh with da FIC!

CHEERS!

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Raising his right hand, Shadow balled his hand into a fist and concentrated all his power in that particular area, waiting for his power to emerge. And it did emerge, crackles of lightning ran through his fingers and when he figured that was enough, unleashed the pent up bolt straight towards Vincent.

'Lighting Strike!'

Seeing the streak of energy flying towards him and with little time remaining, Vincent tackled Therri and the 2 of them barely got away in time. Being the first to stand, Vincent first glanced at Therri beside him and he growled slightly.

"What are you doing?"

'Get away from her you!'

Collecting his thoughts and ignoring Vincent's cries, Shadow again focused his energy, the Cosmos in his fist to gather the Energy needed for his attack.

"He's not listening…"

reluctantly, Vincent charged straight towards Shadow and raised his knee in preparation to hitting him in his midsection but Shadow was ready for him, driving his fist into the ground he created a lightning spike right at Vincent and it struck him full force. Lighted by the charge, Vincent faltered and sank to his knees.

'Die!'

Still smoldering from the attack, Vincent's eyes widened when he saw Shadow's form leap into the air and bringing his fist straight at him.

He's too fast!

-Let me!-

-NO ME!-

Totally ignoring his demons, Vincent reached into his cloak and fired by pure instinct. By luck, one of his bullets struck Shadow's shoulder and although it ricocheted off his armor stopped him for a split second.

"…Who are you?"

tucking himself into a ball, Vincent rolled clear of him and sprung back to his feet with his gun cocked neatly to Shadow.

'…I'll answer your question when I join you in your fate… Vincent Valentine.'

"What fate? This accursed fate I've already lived… and why would you share it?"

'The fate… of DEATH!'

Vincent merely blinked and Shadow materialized right in front of him and it's only with his inhuman reflexes that he was able to avoid an early death.

"I…"

as he was pressured even more, Vincent reflected upon his life and even when Shadow's attacks went nearer and nearer to him he complemented whether to allow him to end his cursed life.

It will be fitting…

As he closed his eyes in resignation, Vincent suddenly felt a presence gently resting her head on his shoulder. In that split second he found peace and when he opened his eyes to his shock he saw the ghostly form of Lucrecia gently hugging him.

"L-Lucy?"

'Vince…'

seeing her smile again took Vincent's breath away and for a while he could only stare, mesmerize by her. Raising his left arm, Vincent once again gave a startled gasp when he saw not his claw but his own true hand.

"Lucy… what happened… am I…"

placing one of her fingers on his lips, Lucrecia silenced him with a look before she opened her mouth to speak, her voice was soft and gentle but it seemed faraway and not at all real.

'Vince… you aren't dead… you mustn't die now… not now.'

"But why? If I'm not gone… then why is my hand…"

Slowly, Lucrecia's head lowered and she looked away from Vincent. Eyes narrowing, Vincent grabbed Lucrecia with renewed vigor but when he sensed Lucrecia's pulse he immediately froze.

"Lucy… you're…"

'Alive… yes… but only for now…'

"What do you mean? Where am I?"

Letting Vincent go totally, Lucrecia walked a few steps before turning back and placing a small orb in his hands.

'Vince… You must… Look after Yuffie…'

"Yuffie? But Lucy you…"

'NO! Vince listen to me!'

spinning around, Lucrecia grabbed Vincent in a tight embrace. For a moment Vincent froze but as when he heard small sobbing sounds coming from her, he placed his hands on her shoulders and returned the embrace.

"Lucy…"

'Vince… I'm sorry… I've hoped to spend more time with you… but my time is up…'

breaking the hug, Lucrecia slowly walked away from him and even before Vincent could respond, slowly faded away.

'She needs you Vince… and you need her…'

"Lucy but…"

'Remember… I always loved you… but move on Vincent… Yuffie she…"

'Yuffie what? Lucrecia!'

looking at the spot where Lucrecia once was, Vincent felt a small tugging inside of him and he sighed.

It was always like this…

-Valentine! It's time to wake up!-

What?

In another moment reality turned upside down and Vincent found himself where he was before Shadow's blow hit him.

"I… MUSTN'T DIE NOW!"

ducking below his arm, Vincent lashed out under him and swept away his legs with ease. With a small flourish, Vincent drew the Winchester and pressed it to Shadow's neck.

"…"

wordlessly Vincent stared down to him and Shadow responded in the same way but his eyes showed cold hatred.

"Why do you want to kill me?"

'You ask me why! Why you…'

Shadow never finished for at that time Therri lunged up and grabbed the fist which Shadow had been preparing to unleash at Vincent.

"You!"

lips tightening, Vincent lowered his gaze and squeezed the trigger but another hand stopped him. A very thin arm followed it and to his surprise a yellow glove.

"Y-YUFFIE!"

A very pale Yuffie gave him her usual grin and gently guided his hand back down.

'You must not kill him.. uh…'

Wobbling, Vincent gave a startled gasp as Yuffie fainted dead away in front of his eyes.

"YUFFIE!"

gently Vincent caught her and as he placed his palm upon her forehead gave a gasp.

"Yuffie! You're having a fever! Why are you…"

'Vincent stop it please! Shadow you too!'

hearing Therri's voice call out his name, Vincent snapped out of his stupor and turned his gaze to her.

'Therri why are you defending him! He…'

'SHUT UP! SHUT UP! It's ALL YOUR FAULT!'

Therri, with her face red slapped Shadow and while he stared mouth wide open at her slapped him again.

'Help Vincent now!'

pointing her finger at Vincent, Therri stared at Shadow and he winced almost immediately before meekly getting up and walking over to Vincent.

'Here…'

with his face turned away, Shadow offered his hand to Vincent and when he accepted it pulled him up along with Yuffie.

"Where is Nanaki?"

'HERE!'

hearing a shout roar hitting him, Vincent and Shadow turned towards the sound and they both collided with a panting Nanaki. With his eyes pulled back, Nanaki gave a small whimper before rushing to speak.

'I'm so sorry! I dozed off… I apologize Vincent…'

looking down, Vincent knew Nanaki was guilty at what he did and he placed his real hand on his head to reassure him.

"It's not your fault… Nanaki, where is the doctor?"

'Ahh.. Follow me! You 2 come as well.'

Nanaki gave a small grin before sprinting away towards the observatory.

We'll make sure you're okay Yuffie…

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-End-

For now..

I HATE BATTLE SCENES

This chappie sux to me…