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Warning: Boy on boy action and language.

Warning 2: This story is non-Beta, so I tried my very best to make the chapter presentable. And I will accept no flames.

A/N: Whoa, it's been like forever since I updated and for that, I apologize. I hope everyone is still supports this story. A lot has been going on in my personal life and it's just...a handful. Can you believe that it's the 25th chapter for this story? Pretty crazy!

So enjoy and please review!

Because of You

Thoughts

Chapter 25:

Sora P.O.V.

Aeriths' fiancée! In total shock, I could do nothing but silently watch Zack walk closer to the bed and observe Irin's beaten form. A frown masked his face before looking over at me.

"You better get use to this. If Sephiroth's plan is successful, you're going to be with him for a very long time."

"It doesn't have to be that way," I say with my eyes glued on Zack, "we can stop Sephiroth once and for all."

"You have no idea what your getting yourself into." Zack replied but I only ignored his statement.

"Yes I do. We've all dealt with Sephiroth before. When Cloud and Kairi were kidnapped, we had to go rescue them both. Leon almost got killed that day. All of us risked our lives to save them. I did it because their my friends!"

Zack gave a dry chuckle; shaking his head, "You really have no clue do you?" He asked before facing me.

"You may have countered Sephiroth back and escaped, you may know how to injure him, but you do not know how to bring him down to his knees. None of you truly know how to destroy his heart. The only real person is Cloud. That's all he ever wanted." I heard him say and I could hear in his voice how sad it must have been to be a part of such a horrid plan.

"What about Aerith? Does she know that your working for him?" I ask hesistantly; not knowing if I should have asked such a personal question.

I was met with stilled silence as Zack sat on the edge of the bed and rested his arms on his knees. He took a deep breath before looking up at me.

"No...she doesn't know."

"Zack," I say with a sigh, "I know you're going to not like this, but you have to tell Aerith as soon as possible. Rikus' father, Logan; he threatened Aerith one day at school."

"What!" Zack shot right up with anger and fear in his eyes as he walked closer to me. "Did he hurt her? Is she all right?"

"She's fine. At least, the last I saw her she was okay. She was scared to death. We were in school when Logan had arrived. He was after Riku and he encountered Aerith in the main hallway. All of us were hiding, and she knew we were there but somehow she knew that we weren't meant to be spotted. So Aerith lied to Logan, saying that she hadn't seen Riku and that's when Logan threatened her." I explained to him about the incident a few months back.

Staring into Zacks' eyes, I saw guilt and anger swirled within them as he turned around slowly. Then, he ran towards the wall and punched the wall hard. I physically winced at the impact because even if Zack was a strong guy, didn't mean that it was painful. I remained silent, for I didn't know what to say about him. I mean, Aerith is Zacks' lover and financee. Finding out that your loved one was threatened or hurt and you couldn't do a thing about it, was the worse feeling in the world.

Zacks' posture straigthened as he stared at his bruised right hand. Curling and uncurling his fingers testly before looking over at me with a calm gaze.

"Somehow, I knew something like this would happen. I always thought that maybe my personal life wouldn't interfere. But, it looks like things are about to change. I am glad that Aerith's okay. If anything were to happen to her, I think I would've cracked." Zack confessed softly with a small smile and I couldn't help but be in shock by his words.

Before I could say anything, a hard knock echoed through the room. My gaze went towards the door as Zack walked over to it and opened it to reveal Jena. She looked at Zack and leaned forward so she could say something quietly even though I could barely hear them.

However, I could see Zack tense up at the shoulders before nodding his head. Jena walked into the room with a sway in her step and her steel pole strapped to her back.

I remember Kairi telling me about her fight with Jena. She said that she never fought someone like Jena before and she had no experience. And she managed to defeat this woman who seemed to be Sephiroths' apprentice.

"Stay still boy." Jena ordered me and in a blink of an eye, she handcuffed my hands together.

I flinched at the sight of the handcuffs and I tried to pull my hand apart, but no prevail. Jena then moved behind me, took out her weapon and nudged me forward with it. Walking forward, I watched Zack give me one last look before going over to the bed and picking Irin up bridal style.

Ignoring the pole pressed into my back, I paused at the doorway and looked back at Zack and Irin. "What are you doing with him?"

My answer was a rough shove forward and I almost fell had I not caught myself. Jena walked out of the room and glared at me before hitting my back with the end of her weapon hard.

"Move it before I beat you." Jena threatened darkly and I only complied and turned left in which I was directed to go.

As we were walking away from the bedroom, I looked over my shoulder to see Zack carrying Irin out of the room and going the opposite direction. I then saw Irins' eyes slowly crack open and looked up at me before Zack turned a corner.

Irin! Panicking, I quickly faced forward and mentally tried to think of a way to get away from Jena. Then my thoughts were cut off when I felt another pair of footsteps heading in our directions. As I looked ahead of me, my eyes widened when I saw that it was Sephiroth. As he got closer, I saw that he was carrying someone over his right shoulder.

When we finally passed him, I felt a chill run down my spine. Maybe it was the fact that Sephiroth had looked down at me with those cat like green eyes. The fact that this man literally broke Irin, angered and scared me to no end.

Once he passed us, I turned to see who it was he was carrying.

It was an unconscious Joel.

"JOEL!" I shouted out and I turned fully to run to him, but Jena held me back by both arms.

Growling in annoyance, I swung my head backwards; hitting Jena right in the face. She let go of my arms and yelled in pain as she gripped her nose. Quickly, I snatched the steel pole from her possession with both hands and sprinted towards Sephiroth.

This may be my only chance! I can't let hurt Joel the way he hurt Irin! I thought as sprinted towards Sephiroth with quick steps.

Just as I was closing distance, I gripped the pole with both hands and jumped high as I held the pole over my head. Ready to hit him from above.

Soon as it was about to connect to his head, Sephiroth swiftly stepped to the side in record speed. I gasped in shock and eyes wide with disbelief that Sephiroth was even capable of being that fast.

In a flash, I was shoved against the wall hard and Jena's weapon clattered to the floor. Slowly, I looked up to see Sephiroth standing close to me and staring down at me. A frown masked his features and his eyes filled with disgust.

Fuck.

Sephiroth picked up the medal pole and examined it in silence before looking at me. I watched with silent fear as my eyes trailed from him to Joel's body. He seemed to see what I was looking at because he placed Joel against the wall across from us.

"Sephiroth!" Jena called out as she rushed towards us.

"You let him get away from you. And you barely made it down the hall. You're slipping Jena."

"I'm sorry Sephiroth. It will not happen again!" Jena apologized along with a respected, long bow before standing up fully.

"In that case, let me make sure this one doesn't run anymore." Sephiroth added and twirled the medal pole once before locking gazes with me.

Jena looked between Sephiroth and I before taking a step forward. "Sephiroth...maybe I should be the one to do this? Surely you have business with that boy over there?"

"Very true. However, this one is very connected to Cloud. More connected than anyone we've captured. I'm sure his lover will tag along to find me. So I might as well prepare his 'welcoming gift' before he arrives." He replies with a devious smile aimed at Jena before focusing on me.

"This will be quick."

BECAUSE OF YOU

Axel P.O.V.

What am I thinking? I should have went with Riku and them or even Leon. However, if their going to be in the center of the battlefield, I have to be the reinforcement.

I parked my car about two blocks away from Rikus' old home. Before Riku and Sora had left, Riku personally wanted me to make sure that nothing was going on. Now it was about four o'clock in the afternoon and I always had my phone on. My connection to Riku if something came up or if they heard anything from Roxas and the others.

Plus, with Logan on the loose...

Who knows what that bastard will do. Besides, if Logan has been snooping around, he will probably know about everything dealing with Sephiroth and Cloud.

After getting out of the car and locking it, I calmly walked over to the house; glancing over my shoulder to make sure no body was watching or following me. As I got onto the porch and started unlocking the door, I couldn't help grinning to myself.

Wonder what Riku would say if I burned his house down? He would most likely strange me and then shoot me in the head afterwards. Closing the door behind me, I started heading upstairs and looked through two rooms; trying to see which one was the master bedrooms.

Finally, I reached another bedroom and as I opened the door, I flicked the light switch on; a ceiling light filling the room with a clear brightness. Stepping into the room, I got a good look at it. It looked to me like someone had just come in here recently.

Who knows. Its been months since Riku, Sora and Ms. Kiki encountered Logan in this very house. This could've been like this for MONTHS. Mentally taking note on the messed up sheets on the bed, to the wooden dresser that had fallen with clothes spilled everywhere. Everything was literally a mess.

Then I spotted a door beside the dresser half way opened and the light on. Hm...Interesting. Heading towards the door, I pushed it open to reveal it to be the master bathroom. For some odd reason, it looked like it was completely new. Nothing out of the ordinary or out of place.

"That's weird." I mumbled under my breath as I stepped further in the bathroom.

Thats when I realized the small things. I pushed open the curtain of the step-in shower and glanced at the white shower floor to see that it was wet. Turning to look at the shower head, I saw drops of water leaking from the holes.

I smirked. So someone was in here after all.

"Trying to take a quick shower?"

Smirk vanished, I quickly turned around to face Logan, Rikus' father. He had the exact features as Riku did except he was taller than I was, older looking, and had longer hair. Plus, this guy seemed to have a bit a muscle on him, but not like a sumo wrestler.

I smirked at him, "Aw you caught me! To think I was gonna enjoy this shower all alone with no one around. Now seeing you made me lose complete interest."

"You're Rikus' friend are you not?" He asked with a curious gaze, crossing his arms and his posture straight and demanding.

"And what of it, Pops?" I asked with a serious face and the urge to just make the man angry.

Logan frowned deeply at this before turning around to head out but I didn't miss the motion of his right hand signaling for me to follow. Does he really think I'm going to fall for his tricks?

"Don't worry, I'm not gonna hit ya. Just follow."

Giving him no response, I simply followed even with the red lights flashing in my mind; warning me to stay away from this guy. But he's the reason I'm even stepping foot into this house.

We traveled to the living room area. I simply stood by the doorway while Logan stood by the television. He had a cup filled with something inside it as he took a sip before moving his gaze onto me.

"I know what your up to."

Logan raised a curious eyebrow as he pulled the cup from his lips, "Is that so? You think I'm up to something?"

"No shit. You literally tried to kill Riku and his mom, plus you threatened our teacher at the school. Trust me, I know enough." I told him with a cold glare as Logan placed the cup on the coffee table.

"Did you think I did that because I wanted too? Surely you have no sense of thinking before speaking." Logan stated before he let out a sigh and moved towards me.

Our shoulders brushed lightly as Logan headed into the kitchen area. He opened the fridge to take out a half filled cup of water.

"How long have you been here?"

"I just walked in about a few minutes ago. And yourself?"

"I don't think that's any of your business." I said coldly as my eyes trained on his every movement.

A laugh passed through the mans' lips as he turned around and walked towards me. He handed me the glass.

"Here you go."

I studied to cup offered to me with a suspicious gaze. This could be a trap. "No thanks. I'm good"

"I'm sure you've had a long drive from here. And by the slight bags under your eyes, you haven't been sleeping or eating lately. Surely this offer of generosity should help your spirits?" Logan stated with a smile that seemed inhuman on him.

Damn it. I glanced up into Logans' eyes before looking down at the cup. Carefully, I grasped the cold glass of water with my hand as Logan released it from the other side. A name was written in black marker but I didn't pay it any mind because I brought the cup to my lips and slowly drank the water.

Suddenly, I stared to cough into the cup and I pulled it away from my lips so I could cough into my left elbow. Once it stopped, I looked directly at Logan but I saw that my vision started to become blurry. A burning sensation erupted through my chest as I started to feel pain; making me gasp deeply in pain and drop the glass of water.

The glass shattered on the ground and I soon fell on my hands on knees on the cold hardwood floor. My breathing started to become heavy and the painful sensation flowed through my chest and my heart started beating extremely fast.

Sweat bedded down my brow as I slowly turned to the glass and I saw piece of glass that had the name written on it.

It said Sephiroth.

That motherfucker! "Ugh...You...bastard." I panted hoarsely at Logan, who chuckled at my pathetic form as he walked over to me and knelt on one knee.

"You are such an easy catch. Just as your friends were. Surely you thought you could get away? I think not."

I stared down at my hands and I noted that they started to become terribly pale. A cough escaped past my lips and along with it, came blood as it pooled around my hands on the floor. Staining the floor with crimson.

"Wha...did you...do to me?" I asked in between the heavy pants and I titled my head up even though my vision was completely blurred.

"Its a special kind of drug. You've heard of Romeo and Juliet have you not? Where she drank something so deadly, so perfect, that it could make her heart stop beating and her skin pale. The perfect appearance of a dead person. Scary it must have been, but for now, it's the perfect way to have Sephiroths' plan in motion."

"Then again, I'm sure Sephiroth has already toyed with those brats already. Especially the blond one...what's his name?" Logan asked sarcastically and pretending to think.

A second later, he snapped his fingers with a devious smirk, "Ah, Roxas. Indeed it was. I'm sure he's probably losing his spirit as we speak."

"Don't you dare touch him!" I yell angrily at Logan when the pain only increased within me and made me cough up more blood.

"Congratulations. You are now closer to your death." Logan stated before standing up slowly and walked past me and towards the living room before walking back towards me with a big black bag hanging from his shoulder.

Though my vision wasn't completely perfect, I could make out the faded colors and his form moving from place to place. Suddenly, I could feel my heart beating slower and slower and slower.

Logan stood in front of me and swatted down in front of me so he could look me in the eye. He smirked evilly before patting the side of my face.

"Don't worry. While you're dead, you won't feel or hear a thing. From now on, everyone will see the dead-man named Axel." He informed me with a sadistic smile.

And that was the last thing I saw before my vision was clouded in pure darkness and I fell flat on the floor.

Roxas...

BECAUSE OF YOU

Sachano P.O.V.

"We are not going tonight."

"And why the hell not?"

"Because there may be another trap!"

"Ugh! Can't you that the longer we stand here, the more Sora and the others are suffering under Sephiroth's roof? Think about that!"

Sitting on the couch, listening to Riku and Leon argue, was one of the worse I've ever heard. Indeed what Aerith said was true, for not only did Leon arrive, but Kentaro, Kira, Jason and a guy named Vincent as well. They arrived about two hours ago, and now being eight o'clock in the evening.

When we were informed that Vincent was Sephiroths' cousin, Cloud literally tried to rip off his neck.

Thank goodness for strong boyfriends.

Aerith sat in a rocking chair across from me and watched the scene with concern. A headache was forming and I couldn't help but close my eyes and rub the bridge of my nose.

"Can't you see that this is our only chance!"

"Think logically Riku! Sephiroth will know how to counter back every attack we make, every step we take towards his domain. We can't be rushing things."

"There's no time to waste! Kairi, Sora, Joel are in danger! Especially Irin!"

Irin... Just thinking that something terrible has happened to Irin made my heart quench in fear and pain. Opening my eyes once more, I stood off the couch and headed towards the stairs and walked up.

Once at the top, I headed towards the door where Ms. Kiki rested. Her door at the end of the hall, I reached for the doorknob and twisted it; opening the door slowly while peeking inside.

Fully inside, I observed her from the door: Ms. Kikis' skin turned very pale, her blond hair was slightly messing, white bandages wrapped around her stomach area, forehead and arms. Thing is, her arms laid by at her sides and her head was supported by two pillows.

As I moved closer to the bed, I noticed a huge deep gash on her right cheek and a bloodied bottom lip. I cringed at her condition; finally realizing why Aerith didn't want Riku to see her yet.

Spotting the trashcan against the wall beside her bed, I noticed it was full of tissues covered in blood. Not to mention the towel that laid carelessly at the foot of the bed that was stained red.

"Sa...chano." I heard a voice in a weak whisper as I moved my gaze towards Ms. Kikis' face and saw that she was now awake.

"Ms. Kiki." I greeted softly with a slight nod before pulling up a folded chair that was beside the door; opening it and then placed it beside the bed before sitting down.

"H-How...is...Ri-ku?" Ms. Kiki asked; her voice going hoarse and painful.

"He is fine." I answered before pausing to speak more. "He is talking with Leon downstairs. They were...debating."

"I am...sorry...a-about Irin..." She spoke before clearing her voice slightly, "I know you love him deeply. Just as my son loves Sora."

I stared in shock at Ms. Kiki, for this was the first time she had even spoken about Irins' disappearance and saying anything to me about it. I shook the surprised look off my face and offered her a thin, but sad smile.

"I do. I love Irin more than anything." I reply and I found myself looking at the window across the room weather than Ms. Kiki.

Nightfall seemed to cloud the skies from outside and the only thing lighting up the room was a tall lamp in corner of the room. "It's just...I've heard what Sephiroth is capable of, what he's done. Sure, I've helped Riku and the others before when Kairi and Cloud were kidnapped months ago, but this...this is so much different. It's as if, something even worse will happen."

"Only if you let it happen." Ms. Kiki said and drew my attention back to her. "You are all very good men; taking care of the ones you loved. Being a single mother wasn't very easy when my husband left Riku and I. However, we made it through."

Her eyes moved towards the ceiling of light blue color. A small smile graced her lips. "We have been through so much and yet somehow, we managed to stay strong. I've taught Riku everything I know. From being independent, strong to caring and passionate. Too bad I will not be able to walk beside him."

What does she mean? "I don't understand. You will be able to stand beside Riku." I assured him with a confused look.

However, Ms. Kiki shook her head as a signal of disapproval. "Unfortunately, I will not. My spinal cord is messed up, so I am completely paralyzed from the waist down. Plus, my internal organs were damaged greatly along with losing too much blood. I don't know if I'll be able to go another day." She informed me while meeting my gaze; her eyes full of sadness and yet...relief.

My eyes widened slightly at this realization before quickly standing up from my seat and staring down at her.

"I...I have to tell Riku. I have too." I said with my voice shaky as I turned to walk away but a hand grabbed hold of my wrist; stopping me there.

"You mustn't tell him. I do not want him to see me like this."

My hands tightened into a fist as I kept my eyes glued to the closed bedroom door.

"When I was 7 years old, my mother had pasted from colon cancer. My dad died about three years later, committing suicide after he sent me to my grandparents. It was funny, I never did know how they died until I was thirteen years old." I said gently as past memories flooded my mind.

"What I'm saying," I started out while turning around to look at Ms. Kiki, "is that you shouldn't have Riku wondering how you passed. All he knows is that your injuries were life threatening but what about the facts? The details? Do you want him to think in shadow?"

"Of course I don't." Ms. Kiki answered, her voice becoming a bit clearer than before and her eyes bore into mine.

"Wait until after the battle is won. When you defeat Sephiroth and bring your friends back, you can tell him of my condition. If I am not here in this present world after you come back, do not tell him of my wounds. Promise that you will watch over my son when you go into that place called hell." She informed me with a serious gaze and her grip on my arm tightening.

"..." I said nothing because I had no words to say.

"Promise me Sachano. As a companion and friend, promise that you will honor my wish." Ms. Kiki asked softly, her eyes pleading for me to say yes.

I know I shouldn't. Riku should be the one to fulfill this promise. She should ask Riku to be safe and live a happy life. To have him protect Sora and the others no matter what...but I can't refuse. She's done so much for him. Even though she wasn't a big role, she raised Riku.

Turning around to fully face Ms. Kiki, I grasped her fragile bandaged hand into my own and held it gently. Squeezing it once, I gave Ms. Kiki a sad, but determined smile as she in return gave me a kind smile.

"I promise."

BECAUSE OF YOU

Coming back to the living, I could hear Riku and Leon still arguing. Another sigh escaped me as I walked down the last few steps of the stairs and headed towards the pair. I caught Aeriths' gaze but only briefly before locking onto Riku and Leon; not wanting Aerith to think I had talked to Ms. Kiki.

"You're impossible!"

"I'm impossible? Are you listening to yourself Riku? Really? I will not risk anyone else getting hurt!"

"Guys!" I shouted over to two and gained their attention but their angry gazes pierced through me.

I didn't let it effect me though. Instead, I took a deep breath before speaking.

"Leon. I truly agree with your reasoning. Going into Sephiroths' territory like a rampage is indeed foolish. We should have a strategy before we act out." I start out and Riku opened his mouth to protest, but I held my hand up so I could finish.

"However, Riku does have a point. We're wasting too much time here arguing. We got to act as soon as possible. Make a plan while we act. That's how most people do it nowadays. Once your in the field, you act on impulse. There's no thinking, there's no hesitation, it's just impulse." I say quietly and I saw Leon and Riku glance at each other before giving me their attention once more.

Aerith had gotten up from her chair and walked over quietly towards us; her arms crossed. Cloud listened from the kitchen as he leaned back against the counter with his own arms crossed; eyes closed and a concentrated look on his face. I looked over at the title floor as I thought about Irin and if he was alright. My hands curling into a tight fist.

"Plus, I have to save Irin. I know that our injuries aren't fully healed, but I have to go save him. He's been trapped with Sephiroth for far too long. I...I need to make sure he's safe. I need to have him in my arms and know that he's all right. I can't sit here and think of the 'what ifs'. I have the think of the 'I wills'. Do you understand?" I asked quietly and lifted my head up so I could look at them clearly.

Leon digested everything in before giving me a quick nod. Riku gave me an assured smile and nodded before walking over to me and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"We understand Sachano. No matter what, we're going to bring Irin and everyone else back. We're going to stop Sephiroth and end this once and for all. All of us stick together no matter what." Riku said with a confidence in his voice and a strong gaze.

I was taken back at first by Riku's enthusiasm, but I was very glad. I smiled back in return and nodded in agreement while Aerith slid in-between Riku and I with a warm smile.

"And I'll be here if you need anything." Aerith tells me as her kind green eyes meet my gaze and I nodded in thanks.

"Looks like we're going to do a sneak attack then." All of us looked over at Cloud, who walked past us and before heading to the door, he turned around to face us.

"The rules are simple. We watch each-others' back. Never leave a solider behind. But more importantly: do not get killed. Our purpose is to rescue our friends and stop Sephiroth." Cloud said with such demand and leadership that everyone in the room was shocked.

Leon smirked slyly before walking over to Cloud and leaning down to give him a quick kiss on the lips. "I like this side of you."

Cloud blinked in surprise at this before smirking back and gave Leon a quick peck on the lips in return. "Get use to it."

"Guys. Honestly? Here of all places?" Riku teased them with a roll of his eyes.

"HEY!"

Everyone turned to the door to see Vincent, Kentaro and Kira rushing in. Vincent in front with his cell phone in hand before tossing it over to Leon, who caught it with ease.

"I managed to call someone who worked under Sephiroth. We had a quick chat, no suspicions and the best part is that I tracked the phone." Vincent informed us as Leon studied the number and the visual map of the area.

"Which means that wherever that guy is-"Riku said before I cut him off.

"Sephiroth will be there as well." I finished in awe as Riku and I looked at one another and grinned triumphantly.

"Not bad. You still have a lot to prove though." Leon half complimented Vincent while giving him back his cell phone before heading out the front door.

Cloud looked over at Aerith as their gazed clashed, "We'll be back Aerith. If anything comes up, we'll call."

"Understood." Aerith answered as Cloud gave a swift nod and went after Leon.

"Looks like it's time to kick some ass again." Kentaro said with an evil smirk before turning around to head towards the door.

Kira rolled his eyes before turning to face Riku and I. "Irin and Joel are safe." He simply states before jogging through the living and out the door.

I smiled lightly at this before looking at both Vincent and Riku. "Ready?"

"You bet!" Riku replied with a determined grin and Vincent nodded in agreement before the two of them walked away and towards the door.

After everyone left, I quietly saw Aerith walk up the stairs slowly and I rushed over to stop her. "Aerith!"

Aerith stopped walking and looked down at me with curious green eyes. "Yes Sachano?"

I opened my mouth, ready to tell her that I knew about Ms. Kikis' condition, but I knew that I had to keep it a secret. Closing my mouth and simply gave Aerith a small smile.

"Please look after yourself and Ms. Kiki. Protect the people who are close to you. No matter what." I say to her before I rush through the door, closing it behind me and leaving a surprised brunette at the stairs.

"Aeriths' letting us borrow her car." Cloud announces as he tosses the keys in the air and catching it before unlocking the doors to a dark blue KIA Sportage.

"Sweet!" Riku says before hopping in the backseat of the vehicle.

Vincent, Kentaro and Kira drove in Vincents' vehicle while Cloud, Leon, Riku and I drove in Aeriths' car. Then again, I've never been in the car with Cloud driving...

"You guys better pray." Leon warns us while buckling his seatbelt.

Riku and I buckled our own seat belts and I raised an eyebrow at the comment. "Why you say it like that?"

"Because when it comes to rushing-"

"I drive like a speed racer!" Cloud finished with a big grin before backing the vehicle out of the driveway rather carelessly.

I gripped the door for dear life and did Riku. Looking behind me, I saw that Vincent did the same and I could only imagine what was going to happen.

However, my feelings changed when I thought about our destination. How we were finally able to pin point Sephiroths' location and find Irin and the others. Finally, we are close to our goal.

Irin...Hang in there. I'm coming for you.

TBC

A/N: I typed all this today. So be thankful! Please, please, please review! Your reviews determine the fate of this story! I didn't get a lot on the last chapter, but hopefully you all like this one.