Disclaimer: I don't own FF9 once again.
The next morning was a foggy one. Kuja, Zidane and the rest of the city were a bit apprehensive about it. Zidane stared out the window of the Grand Hall. It has got to be mist, Zidane thought. Worry played out on his face. Garnet noticed this and walked up to him. "Zidane," she said softly. "that couldn't be mist. Could it?" "I don't know. It looks like it though." "But I thought we destroyed the monster how created the mist." "I thought so too." Kuja walked up to Garnet and Zidane.
"I'm not quite sure yet, but I think when Vanessa was released, the mist reappeared." "So your trying to say that Vanessa is behind the mist?" "I guess so." Garnet put her head on Zidane's shoulder. "What are we going to do for Alexandria, Zidane?" she whispered into his ear. "I dunno." He whispered back. Kuja left them alone. Obliviously now was not the time to bother them about something else. For the first time since he was created, he was scared. He knew exactly what Vanessa could do when she was at full energy. He sighed and went outside for a while. The conditions outside were cold and windy. It was still snowing, lightly. However, the fog was so thick that people could barely see in front of their faces. It was serious indeed. Kuja stood out there, obliviously shivering. He didn't care though. The only thing that mattered now was that Vanessa be destroyed. When he came back in, Zidane handed him some presents. He took them moodily.
Kuja would open them later, when his mind could relax. I still don't see how anyone can be so happy when we're housing a lethal powerhungry kamikaze Genome, he thought. This was the last day everyone would be together for a while. Zidane acted cheery as usual, but Kuja could detect a hint of sadness everytime he spoke. They arrived in Lindblum hours later. It was snowing hard by then and visibility was very poor. Traveling was suspended in all areas of Gaia. And it was starting to get worse..
In the dungeon of Alexandria Castle, Vanessa sat in the corner of the Anti-Magic Cell. Her feathers shimmered in the dim light. She snarled to herself. She didn't care about the others getting in the way. They were just targets. She wanted the two Angels of Death dead. Or did she? Vanessa especially wanted Kuja's powers for herself, meaning that she would have to absorb him into her body. (Weird, huh?) Ugh..what fools, Vanessa thought. If only I could escape. Then I would absorb Kuja's powers and use them against Zidane. Oh joy. Beatrix occasionally passed her cell, making notes on her condition. Vanessa noticed how close she usually came to the cell and smiled. It would be time to leave soon. She closed her eyes while her thoughts of revenge carried her to sleep. Kuja leaned against the exit out of Lindblum Castle.
It was much colder than before and the fog/mist was getting thicker. Yet he couldn't help but think about the Genome in Alexandria Dungeon. What happens if she recovers all her energy? He thought. Will Beatrix, Steiner and their son be ok? Kuja shuddered at the thought. He thought about going back to Alexandria, but he couldn't. He would freeze before getting there.
Meanwhile, Zidane was inside taking to the others. "The fog is to heavy to take you home, Freya. And plus our engines will freeze in this extreme cold." "What about you, Zidane? Alexandria needs you." "I guess we'll be ok. Besides Beatrix is there." "Right." Eiko agreed. Garnet yawned tiredly. "Well, since your staying. Let me show you to your rooms." Everyone except for Kuja followed Eiko down the stairs to the ground level. It was snowing harder than ever now. However, Vanessa was enjoying it. She watched the snow fall outside of her window and stood up. Steiner noticed this and came closer to the cell like a fool. Vanessa turned around quickly and reached out for Steiner's neck with one hand. She took her other hand and grabbed the device that deactivated the Anti-Magic Cell. Then she slammed Steiner against the wall, muttering "Stupid fool." Beatrix ran in at that moment, the Save The Queen sword drawn.
Vanessa rose her hand again, eyes glowing red. Beatrix fired Shock just as she casted Flare Star. A explosion occurred, blowing Beatrix, Steiner, and Vanessa away from each other. Vanessa got up brushing off her purple colored top and skirt muttering. She smoothed her head back and walked by the unconscious Steiner and Beatrix, only to run into Cyrus, their son. She snarled loudly at him, causing him to back up slightly. Cyrus backed into the corner, letting Vanessa past. She floated up into the air and flew off in Lindblum's direction. Cyrus ran to his ailing parents quickly. "Mom, Dad! I'm going to give you some elixir ok!" Cyrus reached into his pocket and pulled out two elixirs. He placed one down on the floor and opened the other one. Then he opened his mom's mouth and poured the sweet liquid in, being careful to make sure Beatrix swallowed it ok. Then he did the same for Steiner with the other elixir. "Cyrus, radio Lindblum. We have a serious problem on our hands!"
Cyrus nodded and ran off to the radio room. Katrina sat in the radio room, calmly thinking to herself. She heard a voice come over the system. It sounded frightened. 'Lindblum Grand Castle, this is Alexandria Castle. I repeat. Lindblum Grand Castle, this is Alexandria Castle. Your in grave danger, do you read?' Katrina turned on the intercom. "Uh..This is Alexandria Castle. What kind of danger are we in?" 'The Genome Vanessa had escaped. And she's heading your way.' "Are you serious?" '…Yes.' Katrina quickly got up out of the chair and ran downstairs into the Hall. Kuja was halfway asleep in the windowsill seat he was in. Katrina nudged him gently. "Kuja, we have a problem." "What?" Kuja muttered, still halfway asleep. "Vanessa got out." "WHAT?!" "Beatrix, Steiner, and Cyrus are ok. But Vanessa is on her way in this direction." "Get Zidane awake."
Kuja forced himself to stand up. His body was aching. The little bit of sleep he got helped his energy some. Everyone arrived in the hall 6 minutes later. It was quiet for a while. Then all of a sudden, Vanessa crashed through the skylight, landing on her feet and grinned. This time everyone was ready for her. Freya leaped up into the air, gathering energy for her Spear attack. Katrina pulled out the Dragon's Hair spear and began to cast Cherry Blossom. Garnet put Alicia behind her and took out the Tiger Racket while Zinnia pulled out the Whale Whisker. Zane and Zidane unsheathed their daggers and formed The Tower and Ultima Weapon. Eiko took out the Angel Flute and Vivi and his sons pulled out the Mace of Zeus. Kuja raised his hand and prepared to cast Holy. He fired it rather quickly at Vanessa. But she was ready this time. She waved her hand at it deflecting off in the other direction. Zidane waved to the others, signaling to move back. Kuja's eyes turned red and narrowed for a second. Freya dropped from the sky, spear heading towards Vanessa. Vanessa grabbed her and spun her into the wall quickly. Kuja fired Flare only to completely miss Vanessa. The spell crashed through the upper part of the castle, instantly killing Cid and Hilda in the upper chambers. Eiko gasped as well as Garnet. "Bad shot, eh Kuja?" Vanessa taunted. "…" She took this chance to run up to Kuja and grab him by the neck. Kuja attempted to struggle, but he was too weak to fight. 3 nights of no sleep really wore down on strength.
Eiko casted Holy a split second after the grab. Vanessa released one hand deflected it again. "Insolent fools. You cant save your friend." Kuja felt his what was left of his energy slipping from his body. "Let him go!" Zidane snarled. Then he began to feel energy running through his body. Trance, he thought. Zidane's body turned pinkish red as he jumped into the air yelling, "Grand Lethal!" Vanessa couldn't avoid this one, and neither could Kuja. They were engulfed in flare/fire energy. When the fire disappeared, Kuja wasn't there anymore…
Author's Note: The next chapter will include the sons and daughters of the original characters. And btw Vanessa wanted to fuse with Kuja just so you know.
The next morning was a foggy one. Kuja, Zidane and the rest of the city were a bit apprehensive about it. Zidane stared out the window of the Grand Hall. It has got to be mist, Zidane thought. Worry played out on his face. Garnet noticed this and walked up to him. "Zidane," she said softly. "that couldn't be mist. Could it?" "I don't know. It looks like it though." "But I thought we destroyed the monster how created the mist." "I thought so too." Kuja walked up to Garnet and Zidane.
"I'm not quite sure yet, but I think when Vanessa was released, the mist reappeared." "So your trying to say that Vanessa is behind the mist?" "I guess so." Garnet put her head on Zidane's shoulder. "What are we going to do for Alexandria, Zidane?" she whispered into his ear. "I dunno." He whispered back. Kuja left them alone. Obliviously now was not the time to bother them about something else. For the first time since he was created, he was scared. He knew exactly what Vanessa could do when she was at full energy. He sighed and went outside for a while. The conditions outside were cold and windy. It was still snowing, lightly. However, the fog was so thick that people could barely see in front of their faces. It was serious indeed. Kuja stood out there, obliviously shivering. He didn't care though. The only thing that mattered now was that Vanessa be destroyed. When he came back in, Zidane handed him some presents. He took them moodily.
Kuja would open them later, when his mind could relax. I still don't see how anyone can be so happy when we're housing a lethal powerhungry kamikaze Genome, he thought. This was the last day everyone would be together for a while. Zidane acted cheery as usual, but Kuja could detect a hint of sadness everytime he spoke. They arrived in Lindblum hours later. It was snowing hard by then and visibility was very poor. Traveling was suspended in all areas of Gaia. And it was starting to get worse..
In the dungeon of Alexandria Castle, Vanessa sat in the corner of the Anti-Magic Cell. Her feathers shimmered in the dim light. She snarled to herself. She didn't care about the others getting in the way. They were just targets. She wanted the two Angels of Death dead. Or did she? Vanessa especially wanted Kuja's powers for herself, meaning that she would have to absorb him into her body. (Weird, huh?) Ugh..what fools, Vanessa thought. If only I could escape. Then I would absorb Kuja's powers and use them against Zidane. Oh joy. Beatrix occasionally passed her cell, making notes on her condition. Vanessa noticed how close she usually came to the cell and smiled. It would be time to leave soon. She closed her eyes while her thoughts of revenge carried her to sleep. Kuja leaned against the exit out of Lindblum Castle.
It was much colder than before and the fog/mist was getting thicker. Yet he couldn't help but think about the Genome in Alexandria Dungeon. What happens if she recovers all her energy? He thought. Will Beatrix, Steiner and their son be ok? Kuja shuddered at the thought. He thought about going back to Alexandria, but he couldn't. He would freeze before getting there.
Meanwhile, Zidane was inside taking to the others. "The fog is to heavy to take you home, Freya. And plus our engines will freeze in this extreme cold." "What about you, Zidane? Alexandria needs you." "I guess we'll be ok. Besides Beatrix is there." "Right." Eiko agreed. Garnet yawned tiredly. "Well, since your staying. Let me show you to your rooms." Everyone except for Kuja followed Eiko down the stairs to the ground level. It was snowing harder than ever now. However, Vanessa was enjoying it. She watched the snow fall outside of her window and stood up. Steiner noticed this and came closer to the cell like a fool. Vanessa turned around quickly and reached out for Steiner's neck with one hand. She took her other hand and grabbed the device that deactivated the Anti-Magic Cell. Then she slammed Steiner against the wall, muttering "Stupid fool." Beatrix ran in at that moment, the Save The Queen sword drawn.
Vanessa rose her hand again, eyes glowing red. Beatrix fired Shock just as she casted Flare Star. A explosion occurred, blowing Beatrix, Steiner, and Vanessa away from each other. Vanessa got up brushing off her purple colored top and skirt muttering. She smoothed her head back and walked by the unconscious Steiner and Beatrix, only to run into Cyrus, their son. She snarled loudly at him, causing him to back up slightly. Cyrus backed into the corner, letting Vanessa past. She floated up into the air and flew off in Lindblum's direction. Cyrus ran to his ailing parents quickly. "Mom, Dad! I'm going to give you some elixir ok!" Cyrus reached into his pocket and pulled out two elixirs. He placed one down on the floor and opened the other one. Then he opened his mom's mouth and poured the sweet liquid in, being careful to make sure Beatrix swallowed it ok. Then he did the same for Steiner with the other elixir. "Cyrus, radio Lindblum. We have a serious problem on our hands!"
Cyrus nodded and ran off to the radio room. Katrina sat in the radio room, calmly thinking to herself. She heard a voice come over the system. It sounded frightened. 'Lindblum Grand Castle, this is Alexandria Castle. I repeat. Lindblum Grand Castle, this is Alexandria Castle. Your in grave danger, do you read?' Katrina turned on the intercom. "Uh..This is Alexandria Castle. What kind of danger are we in?" 'The Genome Vanessa had escaped. And she's heading your way.' "Are you serious?" '…Yes.' Katrina quickly got up out of the chair and ran downstairs into the Hall. Kuja was halfway asleep in the windowsill seat he was in. Katrina nudged him gently. "Kuja, we have a problem." "What?" Kuja muttered, still halfway asleep. "Vanessa got out." "WHAT?!" "Beatrix, Steiner, and Cyrus are ok. But Vanessa is on her way in this direction." "Get Zidane awake."
Kuja forced himself to stand up. His body was aching. The little bit of sleep he got helped his energy some. Everyone arrived in the hall 6 minutes later. It was quiet for a while. Then all of a sudden, Vanessa crashed through the skylight, landing on her feet and grinned. This time everyone was ready for her. Freya leaped up into the air, gathering energy for her Spear attack. Katrina pulled out the Dragon's Hair spear and began to cast Cherry Blossom. Garnet put Alicia behind her and took out the Tiger Racket while Zinnia pulled out the Whale Whisker. Zane and Zidane unsheathed their daggers and formed The Tower and Ultima Weapon. Eiko took out the Angel Flute and Vivi and his sons pulled out the Mace of Zeus. Kuja raised his hand and prepared to cast Holy. He fired it rather quickly at Vanessa. But she was ready this time. She waved her hand at it deflecting off in the other direction. Zidane waved to the others, signaling to move back. Kuja's eyes turned red and narrowed for a second. Freya dropped from the sky, spear heading towards Vanessa. Vanessa grabbed her and spun her into the wall quickly. Kuja fired Flare only to completely miss Vanessa. The spell crashed through the upper part of the castle, instantly killing Cid and Hilda in the upper chambers. Eiko gasped as well as Garnet. "Bad shot, eh Kuja?" Vanessa taunted. "…" She took this chance to run up to Kuja and grab him by the neck. Kuja attempted to struggle, but he was too weak to fight. 3 nights of no sleep really wore down on strength.
Eiko casted Holy a split second after the grab. Vanessa released one hand deflected it again. "Insolent fools. You cant save your friend." Kuja felt his what was left of his energy slipping from his body. "Let him go!" Zidane snarled. Then he began to feel energy running through his body. Trance, he thought. Zidane's body turned pinkish red as he jumped into the air yelling, "Grand Lethal!" Vanessa couldn't avoid this one, and neither could Kuja. They were engulfed in flare/fire energy. When the fire disappeared, Kuja wasn't there anymore…
Author's Note: The next chapter will include the sons and daughters of the original characters. And btw Vanessa wanted to fuse with Kuja just so you know.