NA: Hoshi ni Negai o

Tiamatt and Arxen, along with Samad, Keigo, and Kuni, were outside of the city. They heard metalic sounds coming deep within, but Tiamatt retained herself. She knew Hiro would get mad if she came in there. "Samad." Samad looked at the Cetra. "Why are you here? Why didn't you come sooner?" Tiamatt asked. "We were brought back by Sir Ziran, who told us that Void's plan was a fake. We were brought back to help train Sir Hiro." He was about to continue when Keigo interupped. "And to help destory Void's armys." Samad's eye twiched. "How many times have I told you, not to interrupt me when I am speaking Keigo!" Samad said. Keigo just laughed. Kuni, who was right beside of Tiamatt smiled. "Samad and Keigo may not get along all the time, but in reality they are best friends. Samad's brother was killed by demons when he was younger, and Keigo's parents abandoned him for power from Void. I was lucky, I never had to go through their hardships." Kuni said. "Later on, we met Sir Ziran and Galn, who helped us grow up to be what we are now. We were a team ever since." Kuni explained, while Samad chased after Keigo, and Arxen laughed like crazy. "So how long are you going to stay with us?" Tiamatt asked the girl, who looked down. "Well, we are ordered not to travel with you to the battle against Void, instead, we stay behind and fight any demon armies coming at us."

"Really?" Tiamatt asked. "Also, we are ordered to train not only Sir Hiro, but everyone. Espeically you, Aya, Arxen, Kadai, Kadaj, and Ara." Kuni said. "Why?" asked Tiamatt. "Well, Sir Ziran gave us those orders." Kuni said, smiling. Tiamatt sighed. What is Ziran thinking? Giving them those orders. She looked over at Keigo, who was over on the ground, and Samad had his foot on Keigo's head. "What are you going to teach us?" asked Tiamatt, still looking at Keigo and Samad. "It's a secret for now, but we should get back to Edge, where you all two should be." Kuni said, but Tiamatt shook her head. "No. I am waiting here for Hiro." Kuni blinked, and then made a small smile. "I am as well, there is no way in hell I am leaving my best friend. I am waiting for him." Arxen said, standing up. Keigo looked at Arxen, and nodded. "Well, I'm sure Sir Hiro is alright. He and Aex are equivlent in power for right now." Keigo said, standing up and wiping himself off, while Samad nodded as well. "I agree. Sir Hiro is powerful."

Tiamatt turned to the city and closed her eyes. I believe you can do it Hiro.

hIrO

Hiro swung his sword at Aex, but Aex easily blocked it. Hiro did a roundhouse kick to Aex's side, making him fly to the ground. Aex recovered, and landed on the nearest building. Aex then threw his sword at Hiro, making it spin, but Hiro teleported. Aex smirked though, and the blade followed Hiro to where he teleported. It made a huge cut on his left arm, but Hiro just gritted his teeth. Aex grabbed his sword, and he lunged at Hiro, swinging at a fast pace. Hiro blocked most of the attacks, but some of them made cuts on him. Aex smirked, but then he gasped to see Hiro's left hand glowing gold and white. Hiro looked up and blasted Twilight at Aex, who was pushed back by the blast. Aex recovered in the air, and grunted. It must be his wretched mother's move that Zan told me about. No matter. Aex thought. Aex dived at Hiro, sword out. He slashed down, but Hiro brang his sword up and blocked the attack. Aex growled. "I guess we are finally equals Aex?" Hiro asked.

"You're kidding! We would never be equals!" Aex mocked, getting back on the ground so he could struggle with Hiro. They both struggled, and tried to push him back. "Whatever you say.." Hiro said, but he got pushed back by Aex. Aex took the chance and tried to punch him, but Hiro caught the punch. He twisted Aex's arm and threw him back. Hiro turned around and charged at Aex, who was trying to recover in the air. Hiro kicked him in the chest, sending him flying back. Aex coughed up a little bit of blood, but he ignored it. Am I his equal..? NO! I am stronger then he is! He stopped and pressed his feet on the ground, and looked up. He saw Hiro standing far away from him. Aex smirked. Then I will show him I am not his equal..but his superior! Aex thought, charging at Hiro. Hiro quickly got into postion. Aex swung his attack at Hiro, but Hiro blocked it with his sword. Aex tried to knee Hiro again, but Hiro grabbed it with his free hand. Aex grinned, and Hiro knew he fell right into a trap. Aex made his hand into a fist, and threw it at Hiro's face.

Hiro was hit hard, and he flew back. Hiro landed on a building far from them, and he coughed some blood up, but he ignored it. He stood back up, and he saw Aex a few feet away from him. Hiro lifted up his sword and blocked the attack Aex tried. He struggled, but he tried to punch Aex, who caught his hand. Hiro pulled his head back, and headbutted Aex in the forehead, making him fly down through the building they stood on, making it shatter. Hiro jumped back to the nearest building. Smoke filled the area, and Hiro waited patiently for Aex to reappear. He heard growling, and a force made all the smoke to quickly move out of the way. He saw Aex, who was glaring at Hiro, pointing his sword at Hiro. Hiro jumped off the roof and landed on the ground.

Aex ran up to Hiro, and started to slash at him. Hiro dodged everyone and punched Aex back, sending him down the streets of the city. Aex stopped by pressing his feet down on the ground, and he stopped yards away from Hiro. Hiro charged up to Aex, and slashed at him. Aex slashed back, and they were slashing at high speeds while moving around the city. They both stopped when they reached a intersection, and they both struggled as they pressed their blades together. "So..I guess you have gotten stronger Seraph." Aex said. Hiro smirked. "So does that make me a equal yet Aex?" Hiro asked, but Aex growled. "There is no way you can ever be my equal!" Aex said, pushing Hiro back.

Hiro was off balance, but he quickly jumped back and recovered. Hiro swung his blade at Aex's head, but Aex moved his blade up, and he blocked it. Hiro grunted, and he swung his sword with as much force as he could. Aex did as well, and they made a huge metalic sound. The swords flew out of their hands, going yards away from them. They both gasp, but they didn't have time to run after them. Hiro threw a punch at Aex, who blocked it with his forearm. Aex tried to kick him, but Hiro jumped up in the air. Hiro tried to punch him in the face, but Aex moved quickly. Aex did a snap kick to Hiro's side, making him gasp for air, but Hiro ignored it. He kicked Aex in the stomach, making Aex gasp for air also. Aex jumped back, and he did a quick deep breath, as well Hiro. They both glared at each other, and they both threw a fist at each other. Instead of hitting in the torso or the face, the fist hit each other. The two warriors remained there, trying to push each other back with their fist.

While they did, Hiro opened his left hand, and out of nowhere, Nagareboshi appeared. Even though it wasn't his normal sword hand, Hiro could still use it. Hiro tried to stab Aex, but Aex jumped back. Aex summoned his sword and swung at Hiro, but Hiro blocked it again. Hiro pushed the blade up, and kicked Aex up in the air. Aex landed on the nearest building, and he stood up. He prepared himself for him. Hiro appeared on another building, and he was charging something. "Wait..no!" Aex said. Nagareboshi was charging light, and Hiro opened his eyes. "I don't need to borrow power for you." Hiro said, making Aex gasp. Hiro swung his sword, and he charged. He appeared infront of Aex, and he swung. "Angel's Cry!" Hiro started to do the series of slashes on Aex, making giant booming sounds with every strike. Little did Aex know, Hiro was still charging the blade up enough for a final strike.

When Hiro was done, Hiro appeared right infront of Aex, and he held the hilt tighter then before. With bone-crushing strengh, he slashed down. It almsot hit Aex, who moved away. It cut him in the left forearm though, causing a very deep cut to appear. Aex ignored the cut, and glared at Hiro. "That move, you used it when we first met." Aex said, making Hiro nod. "Just a reminder how much it hurts." Hiro said, pointing his sword at Aex. Aex smirked evily. "You're still patheic." He said. Hiro shook his head. "I am stronger then I use to be Aex. I am now your equal." Aex's eyes widened, and he gritted his teeth. "You will never be my equal!" Aex yelled at Hiro, charging at him, swinging his sword widly. Hiro didn't have enough time to dodge, and he got cut everytime.

Aex tried to cut Hiro again, but Hiro used his wing as a shield. "What? You learnt how to do that already?!" Aex asked, surprised. The wing hit the sword back and Hiro punched Aex back, sending him feet away. Aex put his sword in the ground, and he grunted. He had pain going through every part of his body. He looked up at Hiro, who evidently did also. He picked his sword up, and he charged again, but Hiro was ready. He dodged Aex's attacks, and he hit Aex back with a kick to the stomach. Aex flew yards away, but he recovered in mid-air. Aex landed, and he glared at Hiro. "No..He can't be my equal. No one can be my equal!" Aex said with anger. Hiro charged his blade again, while Aex was having a internal conflict with himself. Aex was cut off when Hiro appeared and slashed at him, making panic. Hiro cut him most of the time, and after ninety seven slashes, he did one across, and up. "Heaven's Slash!" Hiro did one more, and it cut Aex in the arm again.

Aex jumped back, the wound deeper this time. "You aimed for it this time!" Aex said, glaring at Hiro. Hiro nodded, and prepared again for Aex wild rampage. This time though, Aex charged and stabbed Hiro's arm, making blood pour from the wound. Hiro was surprised. The wound was the same as Aex's! "I guess we have the same wounds Seraph!" Aex said, jumping back. Hiro charged and slashed at Aex full speed, and Aex did also. Their swords hit each other everytime, the same clash going through the city. They both were equals, both of them knew it. Aex's pride was to afraid to admit they were now, but they are. When they both stopped, Hiro kicked Aex to the ground. Aex stood up, and threw his sword again, this time cutting Hiro's right shoulder. Hiro grunted, and ignroed the wound.

Hiro stood on another building yards away. They were pretty far, and Aex smirked. "Seraph, let's finish this!" He yelled. Aex put held the sword with his left hand, and Hiro noticed a black ball was charging in his hand. Hiro smirked, and nodded. He held his sword in his left hand, and he charged Divine into his right. Everyone..I will be there, I promise! I'll finish Aex right here and now! The ball started to spin faster and faster, and the ball was very fast. The ball was big, bigger then his hand, but he maintained it. Aex also was preparing his ball. The ball got faster and faster. The ball was bigger then his hand size, but he also maintained it. They both jumped back from each other farther. They were atleast a mile away from each other. They both jumped up into the air, Hiro's One Seraph wing appearing while Aex's One Demon wing appearing. When they were near each other, they forced the two attacks at each other with alot of force.

"DIVINE!"

"OBILIVON!"

The two attacks hit, making a very loud sound, making the city shake. Hiro and Aex tried to push the attacks fowards, but no luck. Hiro and Aex gave each other glares, the attack would make them weak after it, but they didn't care at the moment. Hiro tried to force the attack at Aex, but Aex pushed it back. The attacks were mixing a bit, but not mixing all the way. I won't lose! Hiro thought to himself. The attack was forming a giant ball around them, making a shield. Hiro gritted his teeth, and then thought of something. Aex thought for a moment, then smirked a bit. He stabbed Hiro in the stomach, and Hiro stabbed Aex in the stomach. They both growled, and they forced their attacks farther. They tried to push more energy into their attacks, but they backfired. The giant ball exploded, and the two warriors fell on to seperate buildings, both a little tired from the two attacks battling it out.

They both got up slowly, and Aex growled. "One...more...time.." The black ball was appearing. Out of nowhere, Dazo appeared, and he grabbed Aex's arm. "Let go of me!" Aex growled. "Lord Void ordered me to get you. We don't want you..or the Seraph to be dead." Dazo looked at Hiro, and smirked. "Yet." Hiro was about to strike, until he fell down, and someone caught him. "Sir Hiro, are you alright?" Hiro looked up to see Galn. "Galn..." Hiro said, standing up. "Yes it's me." He said, but then he turned his attention to Dazo, who was still smirking. "You.." Galn said. Dazo's smirk was still there. Aex transformed back into his regular form, and he fell on Dazo. Dazo picked him up, and swung him over his shoulders. "Soon brother..soon." Dazo then disappeared with Aex on his back.

Galn sighed, and he helped Hiro up. Hiro transformed back into his regular form, and he sighed. "Galn..man was that a fight." Hiro said, smiling a bit. "Yes Sir Hiro, you did quite well." Galn said, supporting Hiro. They both then teleported out of the city.

oUtSiDe oF tHe CitY

Galn and Hiro appeared infront of the others. Hiro was covered in cuts, brusies, he had a deep cut wound on his left forearm and also a wound on his stomach. Hiro was smiling a bit, and Tiamatt stood up. "Hiro are you alright? You're pretty beat up." Tiamatt asked, worried about the blonde haired Seraph. "Yea. I guess Aex and I are now equals." Hiro said, smiling. "Sir Hiro, we heard a loud banging sound. What was it?" Samad asked. "It was Divine and Obilivon hitting together. I thought I was going to win, but we were equal in power." Hiro said, and Tiamatt smiled. "So anyway, how are we going to get home?" Hiro asked. "I am going to call Barret to pick us up. I'll make sure Aeris comes with him so she and Tia can heal your wounds." Arxen said, walking away to make a call on his phone.

Hiro layed down on a rock near them, and he sighed. Keigo was beside of him, while Kuni and Samad was talking with Galn. "Surprised to see that you have warriors falling you Sir Hiro?" asked Keigo, who smiled. "Yea. I never thought I would." Hiro replied. "We were ordered to train you and the other's for the battle." Keigo explained, and Hiro nodded. "Really? That's intersting." Hiro said. Keigo remained quiet as he watched Kuni and Samad. "We were friends forever. We fought together, would eat together, we would fight each other together." Keigo said laughing at the final part. "We were trained with a warrior when we were kids. My parents abandoned me because Void offered them power, but he sacrificed them. Samad's brother was killed by demons, but Kuni had it easy." Keigo explained.

"I was always dead-last. Samad was at top, and Kuni was pretty good. I had a crush on her when I was younger, but of course, girls aim for the hot, powerful guys, so she had a crush on Samad. I worked very hard to get where I am, and during the exams to become a better warrior, I made it all the way to the match with Samad, which made everyone surprised. I fought him, and we were both equals. But we both gave up, and they would decide which one of us could be the warrior. They chose both of us to be. Later, Kuni joined the squad again, and we were together since. Though Kuni saids she got over him, and Samad was happy. But I don't know if I am over the crush I had on her. Maybe it grew into.." But Keigo stopped and blushed. He turned to Hiro and bowed his head down. "I am sorry Sir Hiro, I shouldn't go into a rant about my personal life without your permisson." Hiro just laughed. "No I quite enjoyed it." Keigo smiled, and felt relived that he didn't care. "Thanks Sir Hiro."

They heard a van beep, and they turned to see Barret and Aeris. "You okay Hiro?" asked Barret, as Keigo and Arxen helped Hiro into the van. "Yea. I had a fight with Aex. I damaged him around the same way he damaged me." Hiro said, smiling. Barret smirked. "Alright!" Aeris and Tiamatt got into the back, and helped Hiro. Arxen sat upfront with Barret, who looked at Kuni, Samad, Keigo, and Galn. "You four will be alright?" Barret asked. "Yes. We will get there soon enough." Samad said, and Barret nodded. "Okay." Barret started to drive off. "I wonder why the city didn't fully collapse, it looks just like ruins now." Arxen said, looking back to the city. "I don't know why either Arx, but Aex and I damaged it further." Hiro said, as Aeris examined the wounds he got. "Void is planning somethin, I feel it." Barret said, looking back at Hiro through a mirror.

They drove while having conversations about what they will do when they return back home. Tiamatt reamined quiet most of the way, but she did smile when Barret mentioned Marlene, Denzel, and Mimi. Hiro noticed this and whispered to her. "Getting a soft spot Tia?" Hiro mocked, making Tiamatt grip a bruise on his shoulder. He grunted, and he hit the seat wildly with his fist. "Don't ever say that again or the arm comes off." Tiamatt threatened. Even though she was kidding, it still scared everyone in the car. Hiro nodded, and Tiamatt let go of the grip. Hiro sighed. "Jeez I was kidding.." Hiro muttered, but Tiamatt hit him in the back of the head. "Ow! What was that for!?" A quote that was always burnt in Hiro's mind appeared.

"For being a brat."

eDgE

Aeris and Tiamatt helped Hiro into the bar, where everyone turned their attention to the door. Only Tifa, Cloud, Vincent, and Cid were the only people there. "Hiro! Are you okay?" Tifa asked. "Yea." Hiro replied. He looked around. "Where is everyone else?" Hiro asked. "Kadai, Ara, Kadaj, Rachel, Yuffie, and Larsina went shopping. Zek and Xen went out to shop somewhere else. Yazoo and Loz went out with Red and Reeve, while Aya is-" But Cloud was cut off by a yawn. "Hello.." They looked up the stairs to see Aya, who was rubbing her eyes. "Well, she is down here awake now." Cid said. Aya then gasped to see Hiro. "H-Hiro are you alright?" Aya asked, running down the stairs and up to him. "Yea..I'm fine. Just need Tiamatt and Aeris to help me." Hiro said smiling. Aya still was worried, but she made a smile. "Now can you help me with these or do I have to call them battle scars from now on?" Hiro asked.

"Alright, take him up to a room Tiamatt." Aeris said. Tiamatt nodded, and she helped Hiro up the stairs. She used the nearest room, which was a guest room. "Is Aex still alive?" Tiamatt asked. "Yea. We were about to use the same attacks on each other again, but Dazo appeared and stopped Aex. He told him Void didn't want him or me dead. He looked at me and said yet. Galn appeared to stop me from attacking the both of them. Galn of course glared at Dazo, who merely said something and disappeared." Hiro said, while sitting on the bed. Tiamatt got a chair and sat across from him. "It seems Aex had a form of his own to fight yours." Tiamatt said, while Hiro nodded. "Did you learn anything from your new power?" Tiamatt asked, curious. "Yea, when I was fight Aex. I can use my Seraph wing to block his attacks. It appeared when I used Divine aganist him to." Hiro explained, holding on tightly to the sheath of Nagareboshi. Just at that moment, Aeris walked into the room. "Alright Hiro, lay down on the bed."

Hiro did as told. "Alright, now don't make any movements, I'll heal you. Tia, I don't think I need your help on this one." Tiamatt sighed but nodded. "Alright.." She said, getting up and putting the chair back where it was suppose to be. She walked out of the door, while Aeris healed the wound on his left forearm. "It is a good thing you didn't use the Beast." Aeris tried to strike up a conversation. "I agree but I rely on my own power, not a demon's." Hiro said, while Aeris moved over to his right shoulder. "These wounds are pretty nasty." Aeris said. "I'm going to try to heal them all this time, so don't move." Hiro nodded. She closed her eyes and placed her hands together. A sudden light went through Hiro, and all of his wounds were healed. But some remained, but Hiro ignored it. "Thanks Aeris."

Hiro stood up and placed Nagareboshi in the corner of the bedroom. He turned to the door and walked out, while Aeris followed. He walked down to the bar, sat beside of Arxen and Cloud. Tiamatt was in the corner of the bar while Aya was with her. Tifa was making drinks, while Barret played with the kids. Vincent was silent while Cid was talking to Shera on the phone, actually being kind to her. "It must be because of fighting Void soon enough, one of us could die." Cloud said, taking a drink of the water he was given. "We may, but as long as we stick together we can win. So what's on the agenda tomorrow anyway? I mean we get seven days of freedom." Hiro said, and Cloud sighed. "Reeve is throwing some ball at a manison in Kalm. I wonder how he is going to do it." Cloud said, while Arxen laughed. "He is the leader of the WRO. He can do things!" Arxen said, taking a sip of his drink. "I didn't expect those kinda things Arxen.." Cloud said, while Hiro laughed. "I'm sure we will have a fun time." Hiro said. He sighed though, on the inside he wanted to kill Void now. But he had to wait patiently. We have seven days of freedom. He looked out the windows to the streets of Edge, which had many people walking and smiling.

Might as well enjoy it.

To Be Continued

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Author's note: Wow didn't expect to get to fifty chapters and over 100,000 words! I guess I feel a bit accomplished! But the story is not over yet!

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