The light slowly expanded. The one surrounding Vincent became taller, and wider. The one surrounding Zack became larger as well…
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The others gasped as the light faded. Both Zack and Vincent had faded. In their place stood two huge creatures. The fist was gigantic. Although not as large as Jenova now was, it was at least 18 feet tall. It stood up on two powerful back legs. Each foot had 5 claws, which were a color similar to well forged steel. The creature had a long, powerful tail, which ended in a spiked club. Each spike was like a steel nail pointing out of the tail. The creature also had spines running down its back, about a foot long, and just as sharp. The creature also had two forelegs; each armed with 4 claws. The head, unlike the rest of the body, was covered in one giant, thick bony plate. Three horns extend from it, and the neck was covered with a thick, bony frill, likewise covered in spines. The creature had a mouthful of razor sharp teeth, about as long as a man's arm. It's eyes burned with an inner fire as it starred at Jenova, and it let out an earthshaking roar. This, was Vincent's ultimate form…
The second one to appear at first seemed to be a great four-legged beast. It had long, muscular legs, and forearms. Both ended in eight, knife-like claws. This creature had a long, whip-like tail. The tail was covered in black scales, with small, needle like points projecting from the surface. The rest of the creature's body was covered in white, overlapping scales. This creature had two great reptilian wings emerging from its back. It had a long neck, and rather short head. This creature also had several horns upon its head. The head ended in a curved beak. At first it appeared as if the creature had no teeth, but when it turned it's head, two curved fangs could be seen near the back of it's beak. This creature likewise screamed a challenge, then stood up on its hind legs. As it did so, it drew a sword, which had been sheathed upon its back. When it stood up, it wasn't quite as tall as the other creature was, but it was still at least 16 feet tall. This was Zack's ultimate form…
Jenova seemed taken back by the sudden appearance of the two. For the first time she stopped laughing, and didn't say anything.
Cid shook his head in surprise. "Gees…. Vincent wasn't fooling was he?"
"If he could @%(# do that, why the #)$%@ didn't he do it before?"
Cloud sat up. When he saw the two figures, a look of dismay crossed his face. "Because they can't control those creatures…"
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"WHAT!!!"
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Everyone turned to him. "Vincent told me he can't control his strongest form. But this may be our only chance. They may have the strength needed to stop Jenova…"
All eyes turned back to the battle.
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Vincent and Zack were circling Jenova. It appeared as if the creatures were more willing to take on the monster before them, rather than the humans behind. Vincent made the first move, diving forwards, trying to take a bite out of Jenova. This time, he wasn't thrown back. His sheer size, and power, allowed him to break through the shield surrounding her, and make contact with the creature. Jenova screamed, not expecting the pain. She then lashed out with her tentacles, and grabbed Vincent around his neck, and forearms. Vincent fought her, trying to break free, but Jenova held on.
However, while Jenova was distracted, Zack came in and attacked her from behind. Jenova was unable to keep her hold on Vincent, and he escaped her grasp. Jenova went to attack Zack, but what he lacked in strength; he made up for in speed. Zack dogged her attacks, and moved back out of range. Now it was Jenova who held the disadvantage.
But Jenova wasn't about to give up. She called down destruction from heaven, and hundreds of needles shot out of her body, and fell upon the two giant creatures. Both were pierced several times, yet neither one backed down.
Vincent brought his tail around, and smashed Jenova in the side. At the same time Zack swung his sword, and removed one of Jenova's tentacles. He went to back away, but this time he wasn't fast enough. Jenova grabbed on of his hind legs, and picked him up. Summoning all her strength, Jenova threw Zack at Vincent. The two beasts collided, yet both arose.
For the first time they were free to fight. These creatures would not give up the battle easily. Zack sheathed his sword, and dropped to all four. This gave him more agility and speed that would come from staying on two. It would also make it harder for Jenova to throw him again.
Jenova threw a fire attack at Vincent, who took it in the chest. But at the same time Zack attacked her from behind, destroying yet another tentacle.
While all this was going on, the dragon, who was still behind Jenova, began to move away from the three combatants. In his forclaws he carried a still figure. Only Sephiroth noticed this, and he pointed it out to his brother.
As the two brothers continued to watch, a white glow enveloped the dragon, and suddenly a purple haired youth was standing, the tiger-like figure in his arms. The two brothers began to make their way over to the warrior, and his unconscious companion.
The warrior saw the two land in front of him, and became nervous. He placed his companion on the ground, then turned to face them, sword drawn. "I don't want to fight. I admit, my friends and I made a mistake in the past, but that creature did this to my friend…" He pointed to the blood covered man-tiger that lay before them. "I just want to get us out of here. I don't know what she was trying to do, but I very nearly killed him, and me…"
"We know. Shadow told us about her discussion with your friend. Although we have little reason to trust you, I'm sure you'll die without our help. Besides, if Jenova wins you'll be at her mercy no matter where you go. Your best bet is to come with us. If we win, we'll try to help you find a way home. If Jenova brought you here, there must be a way to get you back…"
The warrior watched them, uncertain for a moment. Then he looked down at his friend, and back at the two of them, and nodded. "I guess we have no choice…"
The brothers each picked up one of the two warriors and carried them back to the gate area. All around them, the battle between the two creatures, and Jenova, raged on…
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UAuthor's note:/U For those wanting a better idea of where I got the idea for these two creatures, here it is. Vincent is based on a T-Rex. Zack is based on the Demon from the novel IA Plague of Demons/I. I saw a picture of one in another book. However both creatures have been altered.
