Chapter 50

Shadow walked on for weeks, making there way through the canyons, into the Nibelheim area. As they neared the town, Markus stopped him.

"We don't want to go there." He said.

"Why not? I spent some time in this area, and the town always seemed peaceful."

"A few years ago, while you were in stasis, there was an accident and the town burnt down. Shinra covered it up of course, they were responsible."

"They always are." Shadow said, looking at the peaceful town in the distance.

"Yeah, well. Sephiroth, the great general went insane. He destroyed the entire town, killing everyone. There wasn't any survivors."

"So why didn't Shinra stop him? They could of at least captured him afterwards."

"Because they thought he was dead. He vanished soon after it had happened, though there are rumors that he's resurfaced."

"More than rumors, he's part of the reason I'm where I am now. Aerith is trying to chase him down or something, I don't know the details."

"Well, either way, we should go around the town, through the mountains. It's too dangerous to go through it."

"Well, then let's get going." Shadow said, walking towards the right of the town. Markus looked at the town and smiled. He thought he may of even caught a glimpse of the girl Shadow sought so badly as she moved through the town.

"Come on!" Shadow insisted. Markus quickly went to catch up to him.

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They made their way through the mountains, Shadow moved at such a quick pace in the rough terrain that Markus had a hard time keeping up. Twice, he had slipped and began to tumble down the steep incline. Luckily Shadow had managed to catch him twice.

"Don't slip again." Shadow warned the second time.

Markus had to make a conscious effort, but managed to stay on his feet. Finally, they reached the other side of the mountains, emerging onto the plains.

"Well, there is a town ahead, but if they're not their, I have no idea where to look." Shadow admitted.

"Why don't you look into yourself to find her?" Markus asked.

Shadow hadn't really thought about doing that, ever since he had failed before. He closed his eyes, concentrating on Aerith's face. He saw her, clear as day. She was in fact in Rocket town.

Shadow opened his eyes. "come on!" he said, running in the direction of Rocket town. Markus took off after him, struggling to keep up with Shadow's pace.