Sitting up a tingle crawled down Lupin's spine. Darting his eyes sideways he froze. Mere steps away a dark corridor opened. He watched Sephiroth stroll out. The one-winged angel laughed taking in the world. The world was shades of black and grey as far as the eye could see. Rolling to his feet the warrior summoned his sword.
"Welcome to Halloween Town asshat!" He snapped
"This where you chose to hide, amusing." Sephiroth chuckled
At a quiet hum, Sephiroth turned. Before he could react a shot hit him. The laser had little effect as it hit its mark. Looking down at his attack he was met with Shelke. The young woman held a pistol ready to strike. The next shot was aimed between his eyes.
"So you've made a friend I see." The angel muttered
In a blur of movement, he snatched Shelke by the neck. The dirt was sent skyward as she hit the ground. With a savage snarl, Lupin moved. Cloaked in a deep green flame he struck. First slamming into his chin the angel stumbled. Knocked off balance Sephiroth lost his grip on her.
With a flick of his wrist, Lupin was sent skidding. Sliding across the sand Lupin calmed his rage. Before he could stand his sword was plunged into his shoulder. Pinned to the rock behind him he glared.
"What. Do you even want?!" He inquired
Smirking the angel turned. His gaze was locked on a distant hill. He could barely make out a flicker from a rifle barrel Raising his hand he moved to catch the rushing bullet. The warrior turned mercenary froze.
"Found you." He whispered ominously
A quiet buzz caught the dark warrior's attention. Whirling he was met with Shelke wielding an energy saber. With a leap, she struck. Lazily the foe raised his blade blocking her attack. A red swirl appeared in the corner of his eye. From the swirl, a flame cloaked boot crashed into his head.
"Don't get cocky dipshit!"
With a fierce kick, Sephiroth was sent flying. Swiping the blood from his lip he grinned. Looking where he stood he found Olivia. The bruiser stood fists raised in a confident stance.
"You've come far young Strife, you might even be a challenge, " Sephiroth said
Olivia froze as her blood ran cold. This "man" was watching her. Slowly it clicked this was the figure just out of sight. The shadow always lurking behind her. Looking into his eyes she saw no emotion only darkness.
"You were watching us this whole time, weren't you?!" She hissed
"More so waiting to attack your dear father but yes," Sephiroth replied smirking
With a fierce roar, she struck. In a blur, she sent a flame cloaked punch. Before her attack could land a heartless intercepted her. Her fist had been blocked by a sword. The sword was wielded by a large black angel heartless. An amused smile grew on Sephiroth's face as it launched her.
He turned at the sound of a pained yell. With another groan, Lupin shoved his weapon free. Blood dripping from the blade he dashed Sephiroth. Mere inches away Sephiroth teleported. Appearing behind Lupin he shoved him to the ground.
"Hiding was your smartest choice," Sephiroth muttered
As the angel's blade caught the moonlight it stopped. Halfway to its target Lucas held the sword. He had taken the monstrous form Chaos. Snarling he shattered the blade.
"So you finally join us, Chaos," Sephiroth whispered
"You want the Proto Materia then come and take it!" Lucas growled through clenched teeth
Springing off his foe Chaos took flight. Spreading his wings he blocked the moon. Raising his clawed hand javelins of shadow rained. Smirking the silver-haired swordsman took flight. as he ascended he dodged the shadow spears. In a blink, his hand was in the gunman's chest.
"I think I will," Sephiroth whispered
Plucking the glowing blue orb free Lucas fell. As he descended the Chaos form vanished. Before the gunslinger could hit the ground Olivia lept up. Snatching him she landed on a tombstone.
"Now to answer your question, I was after this," Sephiroth announced
Laughing with pride he tossed the orb. In a swirl of shadow, Sephiroth vanished. Holding his bleeding wound Lupin glared at the sky.
"Fight me you, damn coward!" He snarled
"Now isn't the time for revenge."
At a touch of his shoulder, he turned. He found his partner her blue eyes on their guests. The young Strife cradled her lover. His eyes were open but distant. He was doing his best to look at her. His chest barely moved with each slow breath.
"No this isn't how our journey was supposed to end!" She sobbed holding him close
"There might be someone who can help us." He whispered Vanitas sat in the light of the glowing blue flames. In his lap rested the Void Gear. The blade seemed to glare at him from its perch. Hovering his hand above it he closed his eyes.
The weapon slowly began to shift. The blade took the form similar to the Kingdom Key. The handle was the bright red gear of the Void Gear. Its teeth were sharper with saw-like designs. The blade itself was blood red with black chains. Were the blade met the handle and teeth rested the eyes of the former form.
Letting out a slow breath he formed the keychain. A black chain appeared with quiet clanging. At the end of the chain, the Unversed brand appeared.
"Vanitas are you okay ?"
"Just doing some soul searching princess!" He replied smiling
Outside the room, Evie sighed to herself. She could feel his heart through the door. His heart was frantic a turbulent ocean of emotion. Resting her forehead on the door she frowned.
"Safe journey my dark hero." She whispered