ZIDANE IN MOTION
"I knew this would happen" Garland stand in front of Kuja. After being struck by Sephiroth's Supernova, Kuja was fatally wounded. It was quite fortunate that his white dragon find him and took him to Garland's airship, the Invincible. "Curaga !" Garland set the curative spell on Kuja. "W... Where am I ?" Kuja awakened. "In my airship" Garland replied. "So, what do you think of Sephiroth ?" He asked. "I never thought that an Ancient would be that powerful". "I think we have no choice except joining force with Zidane". "No, I'll never lick my own spit........ I think I still have a way". "Then what are you waiting for ?. Do it". "All in good time Garland".
Meanwhile.
With all of his might, Zidane returns to Qu's Marsh and went straight to Cyan.
"So, did you find him ?" Cyan asked. He smiled as if already known the answer. "Yeah. THIS IS YOUR LETTER !!!". "Calm down young Zidane. Now you'll notice that your power has grown slightly". "Well, yeah. I felt my power became stronger. But this is absurd". "I just like to toys with my apprentice" Cyan laughed. "Now what ?" Zidane asked. "Let's see how much are your improvements". The old master went to his cabin and return with another double-edged sword. But this one is larger yet somehow lighter.
"I only use this sword only at special occasion. Meet my trusted blade, Save The Queen" Cyan lift his sword, it shines under the sun. "I'm thrilled. Meet my dagger..(Hmm.... What name should I give ?)...Treasure Hunter". "You mean thief". "No, Treasure Hunter is not thief" Zidane whined.
"You may begin at any time" Cyan assume his defensive stance. "Why not now !" Zidane hacked Cyan. "Nice opening" The mentor only block his pupil attack, he's waiting for another attack run. Unsatisfied, Zidane try for a wild slashes. "That won't help you". Cyan somersaulted backward few times before dash toward Zidane. Instead of slash, Cyan slides down to tackle his apprentice. Zidane was clearly unprepared for this attack, the tackle pin him down. "Concentrate, be passion. Wild and strong attack won't be useful against clear minded opponent".
Zidane ceased his attack. "What for ?. Battle can't be won by just defensive" He protested. "Quite true. But sometimes a good offense is a good defense". "What if I miss on blocking my opponent".
"I see you fears that the opponent attack would go break your defense" Cyan concluded. "Maybe" Zidane shrugged. "Clear your mind of that, your defense must be solid as diamond. If your opponent, in this case Sephiroth, penetrate your defense...... Well, you know what would happen".
Suddenly. "Master Cyan !" A voice called. "That's a voice I haven't heard for quite long time. What is it Ramza ?" Cyan turned to face the source of the voice. "Pardon me for my rudeness. But we need both of you at Lindblum, now" Ramza bowed slightly on his former master presence. "Something bad happened ?" Zidane asked. "I don't know. Queen Brahne arrived at Lindblum about an hour ago. She wished to discuss about peace treaty". "Peace treaty ?". "That could mean only one" Cyan thought for awhile. "Sephiroth has defeat her proud army" He concluded. "True Master. We need you at Lindblum". "We must not waste any time. Wait here, I'll get my gears" Cyan replied then went to his cabin.
"So Zidane, how's your training ?" Ramza asked. "Not bad. Any news about Sephiroth ?" Zidane asked. "Not much. But one thing for sure. Our scout army has spotted some kind of structure near Lifa Tree". "Our scout ?". "The time for Heaven Knight to stand has come". "That's good. What about the structure ?". "It's some kind of round shaped buildings, taller than Lindblum Palace. A word MIDGAR imprinted on it". "MIDGAR ?.... Never heard of it". "Neither do I". Cyan came out from his cabin, fully prepared for battle. "I'm ready. Let's go".
Lindblum Presidential Palace, Conference Hall.
"This is (Gwok) very unexpected. Why do you want (Gwok) a peace treaty now Queen Brahne ?" Regent Cid asked. "I used to think that I'm the greatest living being on earth with the Eidolon's power on my side. But this Sephiroth has opened my eyes. I realized that power so destructive would cost many lives" Queen Brahne replied. "But mother, you started it all" Garnet said. "Yes Garnet, I did start it all. I was blinded by ambition. But now, my eyes are reopened".
"Even so (Gwok). It's quite hard to believe that you suddenly want peace. I (Gwok) don't mean to offense you, but the reality say it all". "I know, but I swear by the name of my daughter Garnet. I really want peace". "How (Gwok) may we know that we could trust you ?". "I'll return everything I took from the last raid, including the Hilde Garde".
Regent Cid thought for awhile. "I can't form (Gwok) an alliance right now. But this time let us be a friend. After all of this over, we could discuss about permanent alliance. Is that agreeable ?". "Very well. I queen Brahne, in the name all of Alexandria citizen, hereby accept your offer".
Zidane, Cyan and Ramza arrived at Lindblum. They went straight to the Presidential Palace.
"It's Alexandria's vessel all right" Ramza noticed a large mist-airship docked at the palace. "That's Sovereign Of The Skies, Queen Brahne's personal airship" Cyan said. "It's huge" Zidane gazed at the airship. Gold carvings and ornaments decorate the airship hull. "I wonder how much this ship cost ?" Zidane asked Ramza.
"5,760,800,000 Gill. With operating cost of 20,000 Gill per hour flight. It stretches for 882 feet long and consists of nine decks to accommodate soldiers and special invitations. In case of unexpected raid, that ship armed with 110 cannons on upper deck, 80 cannons on mid-upper deck, 60 cannons on mid deck, and another 40 at mid-lower deck. Not only defensive. Sovereign Of The Skies also serves as Siege Platform for a Trebuchet catapult. To conserve the flight cost, Sovereign Of The Sky could also functioning as typical ship. Maiden flight was conducted 21 July five years ago" Ramza explained.
"How did you know that much ?". "That ship is the home of Heaven Knight, and I am one of the crew". "Actually he's a Crownest Attendant" Cyan said. "What's that ?" Zidane asked. "You see that bucket like structure on the main mast ?" Ramza pointed at the ship mast. "Yeah". "That's the Crownest. We keep on lookout for any hazardous things in travel".
"Zidane !" Garnet called out. She ran toward Zidane and hugs him. "Hey, cut it out" Zidane blushed. "Is that how you talk to your fiancée ?" Garnet smiled. "F F Fiancée ?" Zidane stuttered. "Yeah, my mother has agree" Garnet kissed Zidane on the cheek. "(Zidane's thought. Oh God, I'm in trouble.... HELP !!!!)". "Hey, just kidding. Anyway, my mother has forgive you as well as Tantalus Brother". "(Phew..) That's good".
"Welcome Zidane" Queen Brahne appeared, flanked by Freya, Beatrix, and of course Steiner. "Queen Brahne !?!?. Forgive me for abducting Garnet" Zidane kneeled before the lumbering queen. "No need for apologize Zidane. Could I see your face, please ?". Zidane raised his head. "You're so cute !!" Brahne hugs Zidane. "Thank you (HEEEEEEELP !!!!!)..... I I can't breathe !". "Oh, pardon me" Brahne put Zidane down.
"It's an honor to serve you again, Your Highness" Ramza kneels down. "Sir Ramza. I have a favor to ask" Queen Brahne said. "Yes Your Highness ?". "Please gather the remaining Heaven Knights as much as possible. We need everything we got to deal with Sephiroth". "Your wish is my command".
"That would be useless......" A voice echoed trough the place. "That voice....." Garnet shocked. "Gathering forces won't do you any good" Sephiroth appeared in front of them.
"So that's Sephiroth you're talking about" Ramza said. "Yes" Zidane replied simply. He draws his daggers. "What do you think of him master ?" Ramza asked. "He's strong. But I can sense that his mind is shrouded with questions" Cyan replied. "How did you know ?" Sephiroth shifted to Cyan. "Your eyes tell me much of you Sephiroth". "Interesting, you are not a typical old man". "Thank you, I'll take that as compliment" Cyan smiled. "You have disturbed the peace, thus I can't allow you any further" Ramza draw his Claymore. "Are you sure you could defeat me ?" Sephiroth asked calmly as if terrorizing his opponent mental. "How do I know until I try". "Very good. Let's settle this".
Sephiroth holds his Masamune high, he cast his eyes trough its edge. His famous stance always struck fear an all of his opponent. On the other side, Ramza set up his low-high stance, a stance that provide good defense as it could quickly block any incoming attack.
"(Sephiroth's thought: That's stance, I know I recognize it somewhere)". "I never seen him so serious before" Beatrix looked at Ramza. "Zidane, look at Sephiroth. His eyes is filled with question" Cyan said. "How did you know ?". "His stares become blank, even just for a split-second. There's either a doubt or question on his mind. He's good at hiding them".
Without a warning, the two warriors began their rumble. Sephiroth spun once then perform a slash that met Ramza's Claymore. Knowing defensive is not appropriate tactic to be employed, Ramza execute a counter-slash followed by mid-thrust. Instead of blocking the thrust, Sephiroth dodge it and counter it with a fast low-slash.
"Impressive, very impressive I must said" Sephiroth said, he took this chance to normalize his breath. "Let's see how you handle this" He brought his Masamune to his front then concentrate for awhile. There's a slight doubt to Ramza, whether he attacks first or wait for Sephiroth to attack. "LIMIT BREAK, METEORAIN !!" As Sephiroth swung his long blade, he creates a rain of meteors. "Meteorain !?" Cyan stunned.
With all of his agility, Ramza evades the meteors, nevertheless he receive some damage. "Do you think you're the only one who can do that" Ramza smiled. "What !?" Sephiroth surprised. "Limit Break, BRAVER !!". Like an eagle, Ramza leaped high then bring his Claymore into downward diving slash. Sephiroth's reaction was surprisingly fast. "Climhazzard !" He countered with rising slash.
There's a sound of metal clash then it's silent. Ramza lost his weapon. "So, you're his ancestor...." Sephiroth said. "Ramza !" Zidane rushed to his friend aid. "Don't worry, I won't fight and unarmed man" Sephiroth sheathed his Masamune. "You're very good" Ramza got up. "And so was you" Sephiroth replied. He's about to disappear Garnet asked "Wait, how did you get here ?".
"Very well. I will tell you" Sephiroth paused. "There was and accident in my time, the place you would call the future". "So it was true" Garnet thought. "In my time, a company named Shinra was experimenting a new energy source called The Third Energy. It was a successful experiment. But there's a side effect, it cause some kind of Chrono-shift effect. The building they used to experimenting the device, MIDGAR Tower, was chronoshifted. I was there, taking the remaining of my mother Jenova". "Jenova...." Garnet sighed. "So, here I am in the past. Since the Third Energy is weakening and I can't repair it. I might as well take over this planet, that's my mother last wish. Now if you excuse me, I must prepare my plan". Sephiroth disappeared like the way he appears.
Sephiroth sudden appearance caused distress to the Lindblum. Regent Cid has ordered to hasten the effort to strike Sephiroth before Alexandria is reduced to nothing by Sephiroth's meteor. To make matter worse, Doctor Tot has predicted that Meteor of that size would destroy not only Alexandria, but also the planet. If the Meteor can't be stopped, it would lead to a global destruction.
"How could that be possible, Dr. Tot ?" Minister Artania asked. He, Dr. Tot, and Regent Cid held a private meeting on the Conference Hall. "When something exploded, by any cause, the explosion would send debris, dust, everything to sky-high, right ?" Dr. TOT asked, but it doesn't need any answer. "All of those particles would takes time to come down, depending on the blast radius. Sephiroth's Meteor surely had an unimaginable blast radius if exploded. The debris it's created would be unimaginable also. They would take a long time to fall down. What would happen if all of that debris and dust are to block the sun ray path ?".
"Plants would die, then animal next" Artania replied. "Precisely. It would also cause the fall of planet's temperature, everything will become too cold". "Snow (Gwok) age" Regent Cid deducted. "Right, that would speed up the dying process of animal and plants. What would happen to us, human, if that happened". "We can't eat and..... die..." Artania sighed. "Yes, the end of the world. I suggest that we do everything necessary to destroy Sephiroth, or at least destroy the meteor". "Destroying (Gwok) the meteor only temporarily remove the threat. Sephiroth could (Gwok) summon another meteor. Destroying Sephiroth (Gwok) is not an easy task". "This afternoon, Sephiroth has made an appearance. He defeated Heaven Knight Ramza. It is quite fortunate that Sephiroth didn't kill him" Artania said.
Meanwhile on VIP Room.
"Garnet ?" Zidane knocked the door, he dressed quite different now. "Right on time" Garnet opened the door. "You're beautiful as ever" Zidane lift Garnet's hand and kiss it. "Your hand, smooth but strong". "That's why I use gloves. Everyone in Tantalus have rough hand except me. Shall we go now ?". "Sure. I'll show you the Sovereign Of The Skies". "Why not". The two walked hands on hand toward the Palace's Dock
"Zidane, why do you have a smooth hand ?" Garnet asked. "I don't know. I tried many times to make it rough. But it didn't worked" Zidane replied. "Or you use it to caress a girl ?". "(Uh oh) No way !". "You're funny. Oh, here we are".
The two climb the stairs to the huge ship. "Too bad this thing isn't moving" Zidane said. "Who said ?. Pilot, take us out" Garnet ordered. "Yes princess" An uniformed pilot went to his station. The engines whine smoothly as the ship rise higher from the landing platform.
"C'mon, I'll show you my room" Garnet took Zidane's hand. "Hey wait. No need to rush". "C'mon". "OK OK OK".
"Wow, I never imagine Princess's Quarter would be so...". "Luxurious ?. You can say it" Garnet and Zidane entered Princess's Quarter on the ship. "This is the best view on the ship" Garnet take Zidane to the balcony.
(Eyes On Me, piano version)."I spent most of my time aboard the Prima Vista. Every outdoors view is the same. But it won't be the same with you on my side" Zidane spoken, his eyes were set upon the eyes of the young princess of Alexandria. "Why is that ?". "Because you're so special" Zidane strokes Garnet's hair softly. The two paused for awhile. There's a slight doubt among the two as they get closer. Their lips finally met. The bright moon would be the witness of their love.
Intermission, some notes:
-Sovereign Of The Sky was actually named Sovereign Of The Seas, and English Navy ship in sixteenth century.
-Third Energy belong to Dino Crisis
-For them who curious (And don't know yet) about Sephiroth's theme on FF VII, here's the lyrics (And translation)
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger)
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Sors immanis (Fate monstrous).
Et inannis (And empty).
Sors immanis (Fate monstrous).
Et inannis (And empty).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth ! (Repeat on the game, finish on the orchestra version).
"I knew this would happen" Garland stand in front of Kuja. After being struck by Sephiroth's Supernova, Kuja was fatally wounded. It was quite fortunate that his white dragon find him and took him to Garland's airship, the Invincible. "Curaga !" Garland set the curative spell on Kuja. "W... Where am I ?" Kuja awakened. "In my airship" Garland replied. "So, what do you think of Sephiroth ?" He asked. "I never thought that an Ancient would be that powerful". "I think we have no choice except joining force with Zidane". "No, I'll never lick my own spit........ I think I still have a way". "Then what are you waiting for ?. Do it". "All in good time Garland".
Meanwhile.
With all of his might, Zidane returns to Qu's Marsh and went straight to Cyan.
"So, did you find him ?" Cyan asked. He smiled as if already known the answer. "Yeah. THIS IS YOUR LETTER !!!". "Calm down young Zidane. Now you'll notice that your power has grown slightly". "Well, yeah. I felt my power became stronger. But this is absurd". "I just like to toys with my apprentice" Cyan laughed. "Now what ?" Zidane asked. "Let's see how much are your improvements". The old master went to his cabin and return with another double-edged sword. But this one is larger yet somehow lighter.
"I only use this sword only at special occasion. Meet my trusted blade, Save The Queen" Cyan lift his sword, it shines under the sun. "I'm thrilled. Meet my dagger..(Hmm.... What name should I give ?)...Treasure Hunter". "You mean thief". "No, Treasure Hunter is not thief" Zidane whined.
"You may begin at any time" Cyan assume his defensive stance. "Why not now !" Zidane hacked Cyan. "Nice opening" The mentor only block his pupil attack, he's waiting for another attack run. Unsatisfied, Zidane try for a wild slashes. "That won't help you". Cyan somersaulted backward few times before dash toward Zidane. Instead of slash, Cyan slides down to tackle his apprentice. Zidane was clearly unprepared for this attack, the tackle pin him down. "Concentrate, be passion. Wild and strong attack won't be useful against clear minded opponent".
Zidane ceased his attack. "What for ?. Battle can't be won by just defensive" He protested. "Quite true. But sometimes a good offense is a good defense". "What if I miss on blocking my opponent".
"I see you fears that the opponent attack would go break your defense" Cyan concluded. "Maybe" Zidane shrugged. "Clear your mind of that, your defense must be solid as diamond. If your opponent, in this case Sephiroth, penetrate your defense...... Well, you know what would happen".
Suddenly. "Master Cyan !" A voice called. "That's a voice I haven't heard for quite long time. What is it Ramza ?" Cyan turned to face the source of the voice. "Pardon me for my rudeness. But we need both of you at Lindblum, now" Ramza bowed slightly on his former master presence. "Something bad happened ?" Zidane asked. "I don't know. Queen Brahne arrived at Lindblum about an hour ago. She wished to discuss about peace treaty". "Peace treaty ?". "That could mean only one" Cyan thought for awhile. "Sephiroth has defeat her proud army" He concluded. "True Master. We need you at Lindblum". "We must not waste any time. Wait here, I'll get my gears" Cyan replied then went to his cabin.
"So Zidane, how's your training ?" Ramza asked. "Not bad. Any news about Sephiroth ?" Zidane asked. "Not much. But one thing for sure. Our scout army has spotted some kind of structure near Lifa Tree". "Our scout ?". "The time for Heaven Knight to stand has come". "That's good. What about the structure ?". "It's some kind of round shaped buildings, taller than Lindblum Palace. A word MIDGAR imprinted on it". "MIDGAR ?.... Never heard of it". "Neither do I". Cyan came out from his cabin, fully prepared for battle. "I'm ready. Let's go".
Lindblum Presidential Palace, Conference Hall.
"This is (Gwok) very unexpected. Why do you want (Gwok) a peace treaty now Queen Brahne ?" Regent Cid asked. "I used to think that I'm the greatest living being on earth with the Eidolon's power on my side. But this Sephiroth has opened my eyes. I realized that power so destructive would cost many lives" Queen Brahne replied. "But mother, you started it all" Garnet said. "Yes Garnet, I did start it all. I was blinded by ambition. But now, my eyes are reopened".
"Even so (Gwok). It's quite hard to believe that you suddenly want peace. I (Gwok) don't mean to offense you, but the reality say it all". "I know, but I swear by the name of my daughter Garnet. I really want peace". "How (Gwok) may we know that we could trust you ?". "I'll return everything I took from the last raid, including the Hilde Garde".
Regent Cid thought for awhile. "I can't form (Gwok) an alliance right now. But this time let us be a friend. After all of this over, we could discuss about permanent alliance. Is that agreeable ?". "Very well. I queen Brahne, in the name all of Alexandria citizen, hereby accept your offer".
Zidane, Cyan and Ramza arrived at Lindblum. They went straight to the Presidential Palace.
"It's Alexandria's vessel all right" Ramza noticed a large mist-airship docked at the palace. "That's Sovereign Of The Skies, Queen Brahne's personal airship" Cyan said. "It's huge" Zidane gazed at the airship. Gold carvings and ornaments decorate the airship hull. "I wonder how much this ship cost ?" Zidane asked Ramza.
"5,760,800,000 Gill. With operating cost of 20,000 Gill per hour flight. It stretches for 882 feet long and consists of nine decks to accommodate soldiers and special invitations. In case of unexpected raid, that ship armed with 110 cannons on upper deck, 80 cannons on mid-upper deck, 60 cannons on mid deck, and another 40 at mid-lower deck. Not only defensive. Sovereign Of The Skies also serves as Siege Platform for a Trebuchet catapult. To conserve the flight cost, Sovereign Of The Sky could also functioning as typical ship. Maiden flight was conducted 21 July five years ago" Ramza explained.
"How did you know that much ?". "That ship is the home of Heaven Knight, and I am one of the crew". "Actually he's a Crownest Attendant" Cyan said. "What's that ?" Zidane asked. "You see that bucket like structure on the main mast ?" Ramza pointed at the ship mast. "Yeah". "That's the Crownest. We keep on lookout for any hazardous things in travel".
"Zidane !" Garnet called out. She ran toward Zidane and hugs him. "Hey, cut it out" Zidane blushed. "Is that how you talk to your fiancée ?" Garnet smiled. "F F Fiancée ?" Zidane stuttered. "Yeah, my mother has agree" Garnet kissed Zidane on the cheek. "(Zidane's thought. Oh God, I'm in trouble.... HELP !!!!)". "Hey, just kidding. Anyway, my mother has forgive you as well as Tantalus Brother". "(Phew..) That's good".
"Welcome Zidane" Queen Brahne appeared, flanked by Freya, Beatrix, and of course Steiner. "Queen Brahne !?!?. Forgive me for abducting Garnet" Zidane kneeled before the lumbering queen. "No need for apologize Zidane. Could I see your face, please ?". Zidane raised his head. "You're so cute !!" Brahne hugs Zidane. "Thank you (HEEEEEEELP !!!!!)..... I I can't breathe !". "Oh, pardon me" Brahne put Zidane down.
"It's an honor to serve you again, Your Highness" Ramza kneels down. "Sir Ramza. I have a favor to ask" Queen Brahne said. "Yes Your Highness ?". "Please gather the remaining Heaven Knights as much as possible. We need everything we got to deal with Sephiroth". "Your wish is my command".
"That would be useless......" A voice echoed trough the place. "That voice....." Garnet shocked. "Gathering forces won't do you any good" Sephiroth appeared in front of them.
"So that's Sephiroth you're talking about" Ramza said. "Yes" Zidane replied simply. He draws his daggers. "What do you think of him master ?" Ramza asked. "He's strong. But I can sense that his mind is shrouded with questions" Cyan replied. "How did you know ?" Sephiroth shifted to Cyan. "Your eyes tell me much of you Sephiroth". "Interesting, you are not a typical old man". "Thank you, I'll take that as compliment" Cyan smiled. "You have disturbed the peace, thus I can't allow you any further" Ramza draw his Claymore. "Are you sure you could defeat me ?" Sephiroth asked calmly as if terrorizing his opponent mental. "How do I know until I try". "Very good. Let's settle this".
Sephiroth holds his Masamune high, he cast his eyes trough its edge. His famous stance always struck fear an all of his opponent. On the other side, Ramza set up his low-high stance, a stance that provide good defense as it could quickly block any incoming attack.
"(Sephiroth's thought: That's stance, I know I recognize it somewhere)". "I never seen him so serious before" Beatrix looked at Ramza. "Zidane, look at Sephiroth. His eyes is filled with question" Cyan said. "How did you know ?". "His stares become blank, even just for a split-second. There's either a doubt or question on his mind. He's good at hiding them".
Without a warning, the two warriors began their rumble. Sephiroth spun once then perform a slash that met Ramza's Claymore. Knowing defensive is not appropriate tactic to be employed, Ramza execute a counter-slash followed by mid-thrust. Instead of blocking the thrust, Sephiroth dodge it and counter it with a fast low-slash.
"Impressive, very impressive I must said" Sephiroth said, he took this chance to normalize his breath. "Let's see how you handle this" He brought his Masamune to his front then concentrate for awhile. There's a slight doubt to Ramza, whether he attacks first or wait for Sephiroth to attack. "LIMIT BREAK, METEORAIN !!" As Sephiroth swung his long blade, he creates a rain of meteors. "Meteorain !?" Cyan stunned.
With all of his agility, Ramza evades the meteors, nevertheless he receive some damage. "Do you think you're the only one who can do that" Ramza smiled. "What !?" Sephiroth surprised. "Limit Break, BRAVER !!". Like an eagle, Ramza leaped high then bring his Claymore into downward diving slash. Sephiroth's reaction was surprisingly fast. "Climhazzard !" He countered with rising slash.
There's a sound of metal clash then it's silent. Ramza lost his weapon. "So, you're his ancestor...." Sephiroth said. "Ramza !" Zidane rushed to his friend aid. "Don't worry, I won't fight and unarmed man" Sephiroth sheathed his Masamune. "You're very good" Ramza got up. "And so was you" Sephiroth replied. He's about to disappear Garnet asked "Wait, how did you get here ?".
"Very well. I will tell you" Sephiroth paused. "There was and accident in my time, the place you would call the future". "So it was true" Garnet thought. "In my time, a company named Shinra was experimenting a new energy source called The Third Energy. It was a successful experiment. But there's a side effect, it cause some kind of Chrono-shift effect. The building they used to experimenting the device, MIDGAR Tower, was chronoshifted. I was there, taking the remaining of my mother Jenova". "Jenova...." Garnet sighed. "So, here I am in the past. Since the Third Energy is weakening and I can't repair it. I might as well take over this planet, that's my mother last wish. Now if you excuse me, I must prepare my plan". Sephiroth disappeared like the way he appears.
Sephiroth sudden appearance caused distress to the Lindblum. Regent Cid has ordered to hasten the effort to strike Sephiroth before Alexandria is reduced to nothing by Sephiroth's meteor. To make matter worse, Doctor Tot has predicted that Meteor of that size would destroy not only Alexandria, but also the planet. If the Meteor can't be stopped, it would lead to a global destruction.
"How could that be possible, Dr. Tot ?" Minister Artania asked. He, Dr. Tot, and Regent Cid held a private meeting on the Conference Hall. "When something exploded, by any cause, the explosion would send debris, dust, everything to sky-high, right ?" Dr. TOT asked, but it doesn't need any answer. "All of those particles would takes time to come down, depending on the blast radius. Sephiroth's Meteor surely had an unimaginable blast radius if exploded. The debris it's created would be unimaginable also. They would take a long time to fall down. What would happen if all of that debris and dust are to block the sun ray path ?".
"Plants would die, then animal next" Artania replied. "Precisely. It would also cause the fall of planet's temperature, everything will become too cold". "Snow (Gwok) age" Regent Cid deducted. "Right, that would speed up the dying process of animal and plants. What would happen to us, human, if that happened". "We can't eat and..... die..." Artania sighed. "Yes, the end of the world. I suggest that we do everything necessary to destroy Sephiroth, or at least destroy the meteor". "Destroying (Gwok) the meteor only temporarily remove the threat. Sephiroth could (Gwok) summon another meteor. Destroying Sephiroth (Gwok) is not an easy task". "This afternoon, Sephiroth has made an appearance. He defeated Heaven Knight Ramza. It is quite fortunate that Sephiroth didn't kill him" Artania said.
Meanwhile on VIP Room.
"Garnet ?" Zidane knocked the door, he dressed quite different now. "Right on time" Garnet opened the door. "You're beautiful as ever" Zidane lift Garnet's hand and kiss it. "Your hand, smooth but strong". "That's why I use gloves. Everyone in Tantalus have rough hand except me. Shall we go now ?". "Sure. I'll show you the Sovereign Of The Skies". "Why not". The two walked hands on hand toward the Palace's Dock
"Zidane, why do you have a smooth hand ?" Garnet asked. "I don't know. I tried many times to make it rough. But it didn't worked" Zidane replied. "Or you use it to caress a girl ?". "(Uh oh) No way !". "You're funny. Oh, here we are".
The two climb the stairs to the huge ship. "Too bad this thing isn't moving" Zidane said. "Who said ?. Pilot, take us out" Garnet ordered. "Yes princess" An uniformed pilot went to his station. The engines whine smoothly as the ship rise higher from the landing platform.
"C'mon, I'll show you my room" Garnet took Zidane's hand. "Hey wait. No need to rush". "C'mon". "OK OK OK".
"Wow, I never imagine Princess's Quarter would be so...". "Luxurious ?. You can say it" Garnet and Zidane entered Princess's Quarter on the ship. "This is the best view on the ship" Garnet take Zidane to the balcony.
(Eyes On Me, piano version)."I spent most of my time aboard the Prima Vista. Every outdoors view is the same. But it won't be the same with you on my side" Zidane spoken, his eyes were set upon the eyes of the young princess of Alexandria. "Why is that ?". "Because you're so special" Zidane strokes Garnet's hair softly. The two paused for awhile. There's a slight doubt among the two as they get closer. Their lips finally met. The bright moon would be the witness of their love.
Intermission, some notes:
-Sovereign Of The Sky was actually named Sovereign Of The Seas, and English Navy ship in sixteenth century.
-Third Energy belong to Dino Crisis
-For them who curious (And don't know yet) about Sephiroth's theme on FF VII, here's the lyrics (And translation)
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger)
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Sors immanis (Fate monstrous).
Et inannis (And empty).
Sors immanis (Fate monstrous).
Et inannis (And empty).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Estuans interius ira vehementi (Burning inside with violent anger).
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Veni, veni, venias (Come, come, oh come)
*Soprano: Haryu no (The Winged one)
Ne me mori facias (Do not let me die).
*Soprano: Hanekata (Of the lower reaches).
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth.
Sephiroth ! (Repeat on the game, finish on the orchestra version).