FF7:Long Time No See
By Degenerate_100
Disclaimer:This is a non-profit fan fiction.The Final Fantasy 7
characters.items,weapons, and the places in this story are property of SquareSoft
Chapter 5:
The Elder Palace
Meanwhile in the promised land Aeris Gainsborough and Zack Cairbre walked up the steps of the large palace.It looked much like
the City of Ancients where the altar had been except there were no steps heading down instead they went up the hill and the main part of the palace.
The large building had two large doors for the front entrance also it was the only entrance.It was a truly beautiful building compared to certain ones in Midgar especially.
When the couple arrived to the front doors Zack turned to Aeris and said,"I probably should wait here.I'm not a cetra and you know I don't............"
Aeris silenced him with a quick kiss on the lips then replied,"I'd rather you did anyway.I know you don't like listening to a bunch of elders so just wait here.I'll
be back out when I'm done talking to them."He nodded and watched her walk into the huge doors which slowly opened by themselves for her.When the doors closed
he sat down on the top of the steps thinking to himself while twirling a flower which he had picked earlier to give to her during their walk to the palace.
Aeris stepped a few feet into the big room filled with a garden on both sides and two sets of stairs leading to the second floor.Both sets surrounded the middle
door on the first floor.Aeris was here before and knew exactly the left staircase went to the library,the right-side staircase lead to the hall that held all the bedrooms,
recovery rooms, and the entertainment rooms.The door ahead lead to the court of the elders.She walked to the door but before she could reach the handle it opened
itself.Walking enter the room she walked to the middle of the room and bowed before the four master elders each of them standing for one materia type.
Before she could say a word the Elder with the blue amulet around his neck spoke,"You have come to ask us for a favor,have you not Aeris Gainsborough."
Aeris replied,"Yes,I have come to ask another favor.I'm sorry to ask so many times for favors."
The Elder with a green amulet spoke next,"It's okay young cetra.Please tell us what you ask of us this time and stand with your answer."
Aeris stood and replied gratefully,"Thank you,"she paused then continued,"I wish to go to the surface and warn my friends,the protectors of the planet,of my
bad feeling of something terrible on the surface.I hope you sense the same as I have.The lifestream has not been successful in warning them so I ask that I go."
The Elder with the yellow amulet replied,"We have sensed the same.We however cannot not let you go without someone."
"I understand and that's why I ask if I may take Zack Cairbre with me,"said Aeris looking at each of them.Among them only the smartest and strongest,the red
Elder, was missing.
"Yes, you may,however,we ask you take one more with you as a favor for us,"said the yellow Elder.
"Whatever you wish master Elder,"said Aeris
Finally a Elder with a red amulet came from the shadows of the court and answered, "We would like you to take a man whom we have chosen and hope you
will not panic.This man will come in very handy on your quest.You,Aeris,must promise to work with this chosen man."
"I promise,"replied Aeris slightly bowing her head.
"You will meet him in front of the building.You will also return to the surface in the town of Mideel.Dismissed,,"replied the red elder.
Aeris nodded and left to hear swords clashing outside where she had left Zack moments ago.Listening really hard she could hear shouts,"I don't know what
you're doing here but I'll make sure you make it no further,"she immediately recognized that voice as Zack's.The next shout,"I was sent here not by choice but if you
must fight then I will defend,"made Aeris grow pale as she reconized that voice also.She quickly ran to the door not knowing one of the elders were following closely.
She opened the door to prove her frightened senses that they did have a reason.Not more than 15 feet from where she was Zack had his sword in a fighting
stance with just as she feared a man with long silvery hair and a black cloak stood across from Zack.
Zack heard the door open and turned his head to see who it was.Quickly he shouted an order to Aeris,"Aeris,get back in.Sephiroth is here but I'll hold him
off until you're somewhere safe."
Aeris starred wide-eyed at Sephiroth.This couldn't be who they want me to take,thought Aeris.She was immediately snapped to attention as Zack called out
to her. She wanted to help Zack but before she could make one move the elder stopped her and turned to face the two young men.
"Stop this poor for excuse argument or I will,"cried the elder as he grabbed his red amulet.Zack, knowing how powerful the elder was, stopped immediately.
Sephiroth put away his Masamune.Zack did the same with his sword not taking his eyes off the silver-haired killer.The cold blue-green eyes meeting the cold emerald
ones.
The elder let go of the amulet seeing everything was settled for now. Aeris didn't know what to do.She was told by the elders that the man she had promised
to take with her was out in the front of the building but they didn't tell her it was the man who had killed her how could they make her work with him.
"Now Aeris you did promise.He will also be a great help and a lesson for you and a few others on the surface.He is no longer controlled by Hojo's and
Jenova's lies so he will not attempt to kill any of you,"said the elder turning back to Aeris.
"WHAT!!! Aeris, I love you and all but what kind of promises did you make,"shouted Zack still not understanding the promise the elder was refering to.
"She only promised to take him with her.I guess we should have said a little more about him,"answered the elder not letting Aeris answer Zack.
"Trust me Zack I'm as terrified if not worse,"replied Aeris.
Zack looked up at her then the elder and back to Sephiroth.After thinking for a moment he turned back to the elder.Pointing towards Sephiroth with his
finger he yelled,"I'm not letting Aeris go alone with this monster.If he does I'll play the part as butcher and he will be the cattle."
Sephiroth feeling quite offended just calmly said,"I may have been a monster for a short time but it was my clone who tried to destory the planet and kill
Aeris not me.I wish to help with the problem and not be called an animal name."
"You will arrive on the surface in Mideel and remember you're on a mission to find the members of Avalance not a mission to tear each other into
pieces,"said the elder.
"I like the second mission choice better,"mumbled Zack grumpily.
"I heard that.Don't worry Zack you will be able to ensure that he not harm her because you are going also,"said the elder letting Zack know some of whats
going on.
Zack surprised they were letting him also return to the surface.He stumbled on the words "Th..thank you."
"I guess we had better get going,"said Aeris starting towards Zack.After a few steps she smiled and turned to the elder,"I will try my best to keep the two
a team,Master Elder."
The elder nodded then walked back into the palace.Aeris walked right between Zack and Sephiroth.All three of them heading to the gates of the
lifestream.There were 5 pathes leading to the surface.Aeris scanned each one trying to figure which one lead to Mideel.
"Alright which way Miss.Leader?"asked Zack eyeing the middle one.
"I'm not sure.What do you think Sephiroth?"replied Aeris turning to ask Sephiroth. Seeing him made her skin crawl.However,having him on the same team
was both frightening and in a way nice.Who would feel comfortable with the man who had killed you yet Cloud once told them his inhuman strength was powerful
so he could be indeed be alot of help.This all led to a confused Aeris Gainsborough.
"Let's try the forth one.If its wrong then we come back or go from where its at,"replied Sephiroth.
Aeris nodded.Zack shrugged then walked first into the tunnel.Aeris and Sephiroth following.The tunnel was pitch black so nothing could be seen.As they
walked deeper first Zack got sleepy followed by Aeris and Sephiroth.
Zack yawned,"Being in the dark sure makes you sleepy."
"Actually Zack I think this is the way the lifestream is sending us to the surface,"said Aeris leaning her head on Zack's shoulder and gently closing her eyes.
"How cute.I didn't think Zack could get a girlfriend especially the flower girl,"said Sephiroth before he fell to his knees half asleep.
"Shut Up Sephi.....,"whispered Zack before falling to the ground with Aeris beside him sleeping at full strength in the darkness.
Whatever forced the sleepiness got stronger and soon the three of them were fast asleep.Their big search was about to begin.
End of Chapter 5: The Elder Palace
By Degenerate_100
Disclaimer:This is a non-profit fan fiction.The Final Fantasy 7
characters.items,weapons, and the places in this story are property of SquareSoft
Chapter 5:
The Elder Palace
Meanwhile in the promised land Aeris Gainsborough and Zack Cairbre walked up the steps of the large palace.It looked much like
the City of Ancients where the altar had been except there were no steps heading down instead they went up the hill and the main part of the palace.
The large building had two large doors for the front entrance also it was the only entrance.It was a truly beautiful building compared to certain ones in Midgar especially.
When the couple arrived to the front doors Zack turned to Aeris and said,"I probably should wait here.I'm not a cetra and you know I don't............"
Aeris silenced him with a quick kiss on the lips then replied,"I'd rather you did anyway.I know you don't like listening to a bunch of elders so just wait here.I'll
be back out when I'm done talking to them."He nodded and watched her walk into the huge doors which slowly opened by themselves for her.When the doors closed
he sat down on the top of the steps thinking to himself while twirling a flower which he had picked earlier to give to her during their walk to the palace.
Aeris stepped a few feet into the big room filled with a garden on both sides and two sets of stairs leading to the second floor.Both sets surrounded the middle
door on the first floor.Aeris was here before and knew exactly the left staircase went to the library,the right-side staircase lead to the hall that held all the bedrooms,
recovery rooms, and the entertainment rooms.The door ahead lead to the court of the elders.She walked to the door but before she could reach the handle it opened
itself.Walking enter the room she walked to the middle of the room and bowed before the four master elders each of them standing for one materia type.
Before she could say a word the Elder with the blue amulet around his neck spoke,"You have come to ask us for a favor,have you not Aeris Gainsborough."
Aeris replied,"Yes,I have come to ask another favor.I'm sorry to ask so many times for favors."
The Elder with a green amulet spoke next,"It's okay young cetra.Please tell us what you ask of us this time and stand with your answer."
Aeris stood and replied gratefully,"Thank you,"she paused then continued,"I wish to go to the surface and warn my friends,the protectors of the planet,of my
bad feeling of something terrible on the surface.I hope you sense the same as I have.The lifestream has not been successful in warning them so I ask that I go."
The Elder with the yellow amulet replied,"We have sensed the same.We however cannot not let you go without someone."
"I understand and that's why I ask if I may take Zack Cairbre with me,"said Aeris looking at each of them.Among them only the smartest and strongest,the red
Elder, was missing.
"Yes, you may,however,we ask you take one more with you as a favor for us,"said the yellow Elder.
"Whatever you wish master Elder,"said Aeris
Finally a Elder with a red amulet came from the shadows of the court and answered, "We would like you to take a man whom we have chosen and hope you
will not panic.This man will come in very handy on your quest.You,Aeris,must promise to work with this chosen man."
"I promise,"replied Aeris slightly bowing her head.
"You will meet him in front of the building.You will also return to the surface in the town of Mideel.Dismissed,,"replied the red elder.
Aeris nodded and left to hear swords clashing outside where she had left Zack moments ago.Listening really hard she could hear shouts,"I don't know what
you're doing here but I'll make sure you make it no further,"she immediately recognized that voice as Zack's.The next shout,"I was sent here not by choice but if you
must fight then I will defend,"made Aeris grow pale as she reconized that voice also.She quickly ran to the door not knowing one of the elders were following closely.
She opened the door to prove her frightened senses that they did have a reason.Not more than 15 feet from where she was Zack had his sword in a fighting
stance with just as she feared a man with long silvery hair and a black cloak stood across from Zack.
Zack heard the door open and turned his head to see who it was.Quickly he shouted an order to Aeris,"Aeris,get back in.Sephiroth is here but I'll hold him
off until you're somewhere safe."
Aeris starred wide-eyed at Sephiroth.This couldn't be who they want me to take,thought Aeris.She was immediately snapped to attention as Zack called out
to her. She wanted to help Zack but before she could make one move the elder stopped her and turned to face the two young men.
"Stop this poor for excuse argument or I will,"cried the elder as he grabbed his red amulet.Zack, knowing how powerful the elder was, stopped immediately.
Sephiroth put away his Masamune.Zack did the same with his sword not taking his eyes off the silver-haired killer.The cold blue-green eyes meeting the cold emerald
ones.
The elder let go of the amulet seeing everything was settled for now. Aeris didn't know what to do.She was told by the elders that the man she had promised
to take with her was out in the front of the building but they didn't tell her it was the man who had killed her how could they make her work with him.
"Now Aeris you did promise.He will also be a great help and a lesson for you and a few others on the surface.He is no longer controlled by Hojo's and
Jenova's lies so he will not attempt to kill any of you,"said the elder turning back to Aeris.
"WHAT!!! Aeris, I love you and all but what kind of promises did you make,"shouted Zack still not understanding the promise the elder was refering to.
"She only promised to take him with her.I guess we should have said a little more about him,"answered the elder not letting Aeris answer Zack.
"Trust me Zack I'm as terrified if not worse,"replied Aeris.
Zack looked up at her then the elder and back to Sephiroth.After thinking for a moment he turned back to the elder.Pointing towards Sephiroth with his
finger he yelled,"I'm not letting Aeris go alone with this monster.If he does I'll play the part as butcher and he will be the cattle."
Sephiroth feeling quite offended just calmly said,"I may have been a monster for a short time but it was my clone who tried to destory the planet and kill
Aeris not me.I wish to help with the problem and not be called an animal name."
"You will arrive on the surface in Mideel and remember you're on a mission to find the members of Avalance not a mission to tear each other into
pieces,"said the elder.
"I like the second mission choice better,"mumbled Zack grumpily.
"I heard that.Don't worry Zack you will be able to ensure that he not harm her because you are going also,"said the elder letting Zack know some of whats
going on.
Zack surprised they were letting him also return to the surface.He stumbled on the words "Th..thank you."
"I guess we had better get going,"said Aeris starting towards Zack.After a few steps she smiled and turned to the elder,"I will try my best to keep the two
a team,Master Elder."
The elder nodded then walked back into the palace.Aeris walked right between Zack and Sephiroth.All three of them heading to the gates of the
lifestream.There were 5 pathes leading to the surface.Aeris scanned each one trying to figure which one lead to Mideel.
"Alright which way Miss.Leader?"asked Zack eyeing the middle one.
"I'm not sure.What do you think Sephiroth?"replied Aeris turning to ask Sephiroth. Seeing him made her skin crawl.However,having him on the same team
was both frightening and in a way nice.Who would feel comfortable with the man who had killed you yet Cloud once told them his inhuman strength was powerful
so he could be indeed be alot of help.This all led to a confused Aeris Gainsborough.
"Let's try the forth one.If its wrong then we come back or go from where its at,"replied Sephiroth.
Aeris nodded.Zack shrugged then walked first into the tunnel.Aeris and Sephiroth following.The tunnel was pitch black so nothing could be seen.As they
walked deeper first Zack got sleepy followed by Aeris and Sephiroth.
Zack yawned,"Being in the dark sure makes you sleepy."
"Actually Zack I think this is the way the lifestream is sending us to the surface,"said Aeris leaning her head on Zack's shoulder and gently closing her eyes.
"How cute.I didn't think Zack could get a girlfriend especially the flower girl,"said Sephiroth before he fell to his knees half asleep.
"Shut Up Sephi.....,"whispered Zack before falling to the ground with Aeris beside him sleeping at full strength in the darkness.
Whatever forced the sleepiness got stronger and soon the three of them were fast asleep.Their big search was about to begin.
End of Chapter 5: The Elder Palace