Final Fantasy VII:
Restoration
Futago's Creator Revealed
Cloud Strife sat up in bed and glanced toward a window. Light shone dimly through, casting just enough to see a few inches in front of you. He turned to his side to see the rumbled sheets where Tifa had slept. He stood up and begun to dress.
Today they had a long journey ahead of them. He hoped that Futago hadn't already found Barret and Nanaki. They could probably reach Corel today, but Cosmo Canyon would take awhile to get to. Cloud still wasn't sure if he could trust Sonrei. Something about her seemed strange to him. He didn't really want to think about it anymore. He was sick of worrying over things.
***
Cid Highwind enjoyed the cool feeling as he splashed water on his face. He looked at himself in the mirror once, then ran a finger through his greying hair. He proceeded to return to his room and dress. It probably wouldn't take long to find the Turks. If they were still in Junon, that is.
The old pilot reached in a pocket of his old blue jacket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. He put one in his mouth and lit it. He threw the now empty pack into a nearby trashcan, then left his room.
***
Vincent Valentine looked out of his window, a distant expression on his face. He found himself wondering if he could really find her again. It had been so long. It wouldn't be easy either. She could be any number of places really. The tall, pale man turned slowly toward the door. It was time to go.
***
Reeve slowly sat up in bed and looked toward the small clock on his nightstand. 8:30. He stood and walked into his bathroom where he began to brush his teeth.
***
Sonrei rolled to her side, grabbed her sunglasses, and slowly slipped them on. She sat slowly up in bed, staring straight ahead, allowing her vision to clear. She reached into her bag in searched of a change of clothing. She cursed under her breath when she discovered she had none. The thief threw her covers off and begun to pick up the clothing she had discarded on the floor the previous night. She slipped her pants on and quickly buttoned her shirt. She then exited the room.
***
Everyone gathered around the small meeting table. Cloud glanced around the table. "Where's Reno?"
"Still asleep, I guess," Reeve answered.
"I'll go get'im up," Cid offered as he stood and walked toward Reno's room.
Cid looked at the redhaired man that lied across the bed, his head buried in a pillow. The old pilot turned the light and quickly yanked the pillow from the Turk's head. Reno glared up at the man. "Get your lazy ass up."
"We hafta leave soon."
"Leave me alone!" Reno growled, burying his head in another pillow. The older man rolled his eyes and grabbed the other pillow.
"Damn it, we have to leave."
Reno opened one eye, groaning in pain as blinding light shone upon him. He forced himself up. If it had been his choice, he would've preferred just to lie there and die, but he had other business to attend to. The Turk stood slowly, dizziness rushed to meet this. On top of a very bad headache, he felt like he was either going to pass out or vomit. Reno glanced at himself in a nearby window. He ran a finger through his hair and put his glasses on.
"Happy now?"
The two began their journey back to the meeting table. Reno slumped down in a chair, staring at the table. Cid sat in his usual spot and lit another cigarette.
"Hmm, you know, you don't seem to be acting very professional... Y'know, like a Turk would," Tifa commented.
"Shinra's dead... So are the Turks," Reno growled. His head throbbed bad enough as it was without having to listen to endless babbling. Afterall, they were lucky he could even get out of bed in the morning. As a matter of fact he wouldn't if it weren't for either needing to vomit or empty his burning bladder. Besides, he was still trying to remember what exactly had happened last night. All he remembered was making an ass out of himself, coming back to Avalanche's headquarters and passing out on his bed.
"Okay, everybody. It's almost time to go. Remember, if any of us runs into trouble, we'll use the PHS to call for help. If the enemy is too strong, and help hasn't arrived, then you will have to run," Cloud began.
"Cid and Reno will take the Highwind, and Vincent, me, and Sonrei will take the three Gold Chocobos. Reeve and Tifa will stay here to guard Midgar."
***
Sonrei quickly mounted her Chocobo. Cloud went over everything once again, which took almost an hour, then everybody ate breakfast. Well, except for Reno. He was too busy trying to nurse his headache and other hangover related effects. She wouldn't have minded going out and getting drunk last night either, but she preferred not to make a fool out of herself in front of people she didn't even know. She turned and glanced back at the Highwind, Reno returned it. She angrily turned away.
Cloud lowered his head gently and kissed Tifa good-bye. She smiled up at him and said her farewell. He thought he would be able to spend more time than this with her before having to go off again. But, looks like Fate wasn't going to be that kind. It usually never is, anyway. The ex-SOLDIER turned slowly and mounted his Chocobo.
Once on the road, Cloud glanced toward the girl to his side. She stared straight ahead, focused on something unseen. "Hey... um... Were you okay last night?" He asked, trying to start some conversation.
"Fine."
"Oh... I thought Reno might've...y'know... done something..."
"Not in the way you're thinking."
"I do not wish to discuss it any further."
"Okay. Sorry. Uh... I hear you live in Junon?"
"I used to... Now, I plan on traveling around a bit."
"Where are you from originally?"
"Midgar... Sector Six."
"Oh... I hear you were orphaned there. I bet it was hard growing up on the streets," The blonde commented. The girl turned her head toward him.
"I know you're not interested in my past..."
"What?"
"You think I may be the one who led Futago to Nibelheim, am I right? Well, I can tell you that I'm not... If it hadn't been for that Turk, I would've been the one who was nearly fried... Why would Futago try to kill me if I worked for whatever he's apart of? Besides, I do not wish to discuss my past now anyway... It's rather boring.
"I was actually just trying to start a conversation," Cloud finally said. Sonrei turned her attention back at the path ahead of them. She sighed a moment later.
"I am sorry... I'm not in a conversational mood, I guess."
"It's okay."
***
Reno sat in some bedroom. There wasn't anything interesting in the cockpit... Well, there wasn't really anything in this bedroom, but...
The redhaired fell back on the mattress he'd been sitting on, and rubbed his eyes. Sure, his hangover was gone, but the truth was, he didn't sleep that long at all last night. Mostly because his dreams kept him up. It wasn't often that he really did dream after passing out, but when he did they were usually torturous nightmares. Mostly just replays of the whole scene with Sonrei. He didn't like this feeling at all. He really didn't like feeling that much... But this was bad...
"Tell me this, Reno... What are you hiding?"
"W-What?"
"You... pathetic man... No, you pathetic murderer."
She was right about that. He was a pathetic murderer. That's all he'd always been. That's probably all he'd ever be... Actually, he'd probably return to Junon soon and stay drunk the rest of his life. Still, that wasn't any better. All he wanted right now was to get this girl off his mind. Drinking getting help, sleeping didn't help, nothing helped really. What was wrong with him? After his first girlfriend committed suicide, he'd never really had another, or cared to. He was happy with going to the bar, and picking up some girl to take home every night. Blood, sex, and booze was pretty much what his life consisted of since he graduated from highschool. When he saw Sonrei, he figured he'd take her back to his room, clean her up, then she'd leave, but then he thought he'd go on this little mission of hers and then go to Costa del Sol. Hopefully along the way get her into bed. That was all. Now he was working with Avalanche to find out what the hell was going with this new guy, Futago. The Turk finally slipped off into unconsciousness again.
***
Cloud and Sonrei made their way to their room on the ship to Costa del Sol. They would be there by morning at least. Neither had really spoken a word to the other since their conversation after they left Midgar. Neither really wanted to. They each had their own problems to think about afterall. Cloud opened the door to the room and both stepped in. Two twin beds and a desk. That was pretty much all. Sonrei kicked her boots off and begun removing her jacket. It was only 9:30 at night, but she was tired beyond belief. She just wanted to sleep. She collapsed on the bed tiredly, Cloud joining her on his bed. They soon fell into unconsciousness.
***
Tifa rolled to her side, yawning quietly. She focused her full attention on the window when she saw something move outside. It was 2 in the morning... Who'd be out so late? The girl raised herself up on her elbows and watched as a head peaked over the windowsill.
"It can't be..." She breathed as the head finally peered over the windowsill fully.
"Aeris!" She cried. 'Aeris' quickly took off running. Tifa jumped out of bed and opened her bed room window, jumped out and begun chasing the girl.
"Aeris!" The girl turned her head to Tifa and laughed. It was Aeris' forever cheerful giggle.
"Slow down, Aeris!" Where was her friend leading her? The brunette looked around her surroundings. She was getting closer to the dangerous parts now. She hoped she didn't run into any monster now. Aeris quickly gained speed and ran down an alley. Tifa slowed and stared down the alley. nothing. Had she just imagined it all? No... She heard Aeris. Taking an unsteady breath, Tifa continued down the alley way. She released a muffled scream once she felt hands across her mouth.
"Shh... It'll be all right," A sinister voice whisper. A voice that would fit the devil himself. Tifa fought weakly when she felt a needle pierce her skin. Aeris walked in front of her, and smiled sweetly. Everything went black after that.
***
Reeve rubbed his eyes tiredly while he waited for the file of Sonrei Tsukuru to come up. He had been searching all night through old Shinra records. The screen on his computer flashed PUBLIC RECORD FOR SONREI TSUKURU NOT FOUND. Reeve cocked his head to the side. If she had lived in Midgar, even for a month, then there should have been a record of her. He quickly put his laptop aside and stood up.
"Oh, no."
"Cloud's in danger..."
***
Vincent groaned tiredly and raised up. He was in some sunken ship. He had allowed Chaos to take over soon after he left since it would take him less time for him to find her. The raven haired man's attention was soon drawn toward a weak whimper in the corner. He walked closer. The sickly looking form a Lucrecia lay against a wall.
"I... know.. why you're here..." She whispered. Vincent knelt beside her, wrapping an arm around her.
"Lucrecia..."
"No... Vi-Vincent... I'm nothing but a clone..."
"Your love died..."
"H... Hojo... created me.... I d-don't know why.... But he did... N-Now I... I'm dying..." The younger woman smiled sadly.
"And... with... without... holding... Sephiroth... m-my child.... o-our child... again...."
"Lucrecia, what are you talking about?"
"Y-You'll s-see... soon... Vincent..."
"Please... find... H-Hojo... for me... Help... our... son..."
"'Our son'?" The man pressed further. Lucrecia's eyes darkened with sadness.
"... H... He's your... son... V-Vincent..." Vincent stumbled back, unable to breath.
"P-Please... help... him...."
"H-Hojo's... in... in..." Lucrecia gasped for breath once more.
"Midgar.... a-again...."
"Lucrecia... You can't die..." Vincent finally whispered. She smiled once again.
"I'll.... wait... f-for you.... in the Life... Stream... L-Love..." She responded with a slight laugh.
"Lucrecia... I can't die..."
"E-Everyone dies... Vincent...."
"B-But it isn't... y-your time.... Vincent... help your friends... Please... stop... Hojo... L-Look what he did... to Sephiroth...."
"D-Don't fear Chaos... He's there.... t-to help... you..." Vincent nodded solemnly, as he watched Lucrecia gasp for another breath. She stared at him once again, and slowly closed her eyes.
"W-Watch... fo...r... the.... cl-clones...." She breathed in once more and her chest slowly lowered as she expelled all the air from her lungs. Vincent lowered his head, shaking violently. Anger and sadness coursed through his veins rapidly.
***
Tifa slowly climbed back in through the window and laid on her bed. She had just closed her eyes when the door to her room was shoved violently opened. Reeve stood in the doorway. Tifa raised up in bed and stared.
"Tifa... I'm sorry... But this was urgent... That girl... Sonrei, she isn't from Midgar! She's never lived here!" The brunette stood slowly, pulling her t-shirt down as she did so to smooth the wrinkles out.
"Oh... Are you sure...?" She asked, a dark undertone to her voice. Reeve nodded as he stepped in.
"Yes. Are you okay?"
"Never felt better, Reeve..." Tifa slowly walked toward him and grabbed his wrists, pinning them against the wall, emitting a deep laugh. The man struggled against the iron grip.
"I want you to meet someone, Reeve."
With that, A man stepped in. Shadows covered his face, but light glinted off of his glasses clearly and a white lab coat could clearly be seen. The color from Reeve's face as he stared at the man. He opened his mouth to say something, but he soon realized he had lost the ability.
"It is good to see you again, Reeve."
***
It was still early. 5:15 A.M to be exact. Cloud and Sonrei both rode slowly on their Chocobos. Costa del Sol fading slowly into the background. The ship had arrived at 2 something in the morning and they had decided to buy some supplies before leaving.
Sonrei felt a sharp pain shoot through her temples. Oh, great. A headache. Just what she needed. She removed one hand from her Chocobo and rubbed her left temple. The pain slowly begun getting worse though. She felt dizzy, and sick. She turned to Cloud.
"Um... Cloud... I'm sorry, but I need to stop and rest for a moment... I don't feel so good."
"Hmm? Do you need a potion or something?"
"N-No... Just need to lie down, I think. I'm sorry... I know this is really going to set us back."
"Don't worry about it. Just rest." She smiled weakly toward the blonde and climbed off her Chocobo. She collapsed to her knees as the pain grew worse. She grabbed her head and gritted her teeth.
"Sonrei!" Cloud called out as he knelt beside her. Her eyes were staring blankly at the ground, sweat dripped from her forhead. "Hey, are you all right?" The girl squeezed her eyes as tight as they would go and released a low moan.
"Cl-Cloud..." She whispered as she turned her head toward him.
"Sonrei, are you okay?"
"I... I must fight you... Take you to Father," The girl replied flately, void of emotion.
Restoration
Futago's Creator Revealed
Cloud Strife sat up in bed and glanced toward a window. Light shone dimly through, casting just enough to see a few inches in front of you. He turned to his side to see the rumbled sheets where Tifa had slept. He stood up and begun to dress.
Today they had a long journey ahead of them. He hoped that Futago hadn't already found Barret and Nanaki. They could probably reach Corel today, but Cosmo Canyon would take awhile to get to. Cloud still wasn't sure if he could trust Sonrei. Something about her seemed strange to him. He didn't really want to think about it anymore. He was sick of worrying over things.
***
Cid Highwind enjoyed the cool feeling as he splashed water on his face. He looked at himself in the mirror once, then ran a finger through his greying hair. He proceeded to return to his room and dress. It probably wouldn't take long to find the Turks. If they were still in Junon, that is.
The old pilot reached in a pocket of his old blue jacket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. He put one in his mouth and lit it. He threw the now empty pack into a nearby trashcan, then left his room.
***
Vincent Valentine looked out of his window, a distant expression on his face. He found himself wondering if he could really find her again. It had been so long. It wouldn't be easy either. She could be any number of places really. The tall, pale man turned slowly toward the door. It was time to go.
***
Reeve slowly sat up in bed and looked toward the small clock on his nightstand. 8:30. He stood and walked into his bathroom where he began to brush his teeth.
***
Sonrei rolled to her side, grabbed her sunglasses, and slowly slipped them on. She sat slowly up in bed, staring straight ahead, allowing her vision to clear. She reached into her bag in searched of a change of clothing. She cursed under her breath when she discovered she had none. The thief threw her covers off and begun to pick up the clothing she had discarded on the floor the previous night. She slipped her pants on and quickly buttoned her shirt. She then exited the room.
***
Everyone gathered around the small meeting table. Cloud glanced around the table. "Where's Reno?"
"Still asleep, I guess," Reeve answered.
"I'll go get'im up," Cid offered as he stood and walked toward Reno's room.
Cid looked at the redhaired man that lied across the bed, his head buried in a pillow. The old pilot turned the light and quickly yanked the pillow from the Turk's head. Reno glared up at the man. "Get your lazy ass up."
"We hafta leave soon."
"Leave me alone!" Reno growled, burying his head in another pillow. The older man rolled his eyes and grabbed the other pillow.
"Damn it, we have to leave."
Reno opened one eye, groaning in pain as blinding light shone upon him. He forced himself up. If it had been his choice, he would've preferred just to lie there and die, but he had other business to attend to. The Turk stood slowly, dizziness rushed to meet this. On top of a very bad headache, he felt like he was either going to pass out or vomit. Reno glanced at himself in a nearby window. He ran a finger through his hair and put his glasses on.
"Happy now?"
The two began their journey back to the meeting table. Reno slumped down in a chair, staring at the table. Cid sat in his usual spot and lit another cigarette.
"Hmm, you know, you don't seem to be acting very professional... Y'know, like a Turk would," Tifa commented.
"Shinra's dead... So are the Turks," Reno growled. His head throbbed bad enough as it was without having to listen to endless babbling. Afterall, they were lucky he could even get out of bed in the morning. As a matter of fact he wouldn't if it weren't for either needing to vomit or empty his burning bladder. Besides, he was still trying to remember what exactly had happened last night. All he remembered was making an ass out of himself, coming back to Avalanche's headquarters and passing out on his bed.
"Okay, everybody. It's almost time to go. Remember, if any of us runs into trouble, we'll use the PHS to call for help. If the enemy is too strong, and help hasn't arrived, then you will have to run," Cloud began.
"Cid and Reno will take the Highwind, and Vincent, me, and Sonrei will take the three Gold Chocobos. Reeve and Tifa will stay here to guard Midgar."
***
Sonrei quickly mounted her Chocobo. Cloud went over everything once again, which took almost an hour, then everybody ate breakfast. Well, except for Reno. He was too busy trying to nurse his headache and other hangover related effects. She wouldn't have minded going out and getting drunk last night either, but she preferred not to make a fool out of herself in front of people she didn't even know. She turned and glanced back at the Highwind, Reno returned it. She angrily turned away.
Cloud lowered his head gently and kissed Tifa good-bye. She smiled up at him and said her farewell. He thought he would be able to spend more time than this with her before having to go off again. But, looks like Fate wasn't going to be that kind. It usually never is, anyway. The ex-SOLDIER turned slowly and mounted his Chocobo.
Once on the road, Cloud glanced toward the girl to his side. She stared straight ahead, focused on something unseen. "Hey... um... Were you okay last night?" He asked, trying to start some conversation.
"Fine."
"Oh... I thought Reno might've...y'know... done something..."
"Not in the way you're thinking."
"I do not wish to discuss it any further."
"Okay. Sorry. Uh... I hear you live in Junon?"
"I used to... Now, I plan on traveling around a bit."
"Where are you from originally?"
"Midgar... Sector Six."
"Oh... I hear you were orphaned there. I bet it was hard growing up on the streets," The blonde commented. The girl turned her head toward him.
"I know you're not interested in my past..."
"What?"
"You think I may be the one who led Futago to Nibelheim, am I right? Well, I can tell you that I'm not... If it hadn't been for that Turk, I would've been the one who was nearly fried... Why would Futago try to kill me if I worked for whatever he's apart of? Besides, I do not wish to discuss my past now anyway... It's rather boring.
"I was actually just trying to start a conversation," Cloud finally said. Sonrei turned her attention back at the path ahead of them. She sighed a moment later.
"I am sorry... I'm not in a conversational mood, I guess."
"It's okay."
***
Reno sat in some bedroom. There wasn't anything interesting in the cockpit... Well, there wasn't really anything in this bedroom, but...
The redhaired fell back on the mattress he'd been sitting on, and rubbed his eyes. Sure, his hangover was gone, but the truth was, he didn't sleep that long at all last night. Mostly because his dreams kept him up. It wasn't often that he really did dream after passing out, but when he did they were usually torturous nightmares. Mostly just replays of the whole scene with Sonrei. He didn't like this feeling at all. He really didn't like feeling that much... But this was bad...
"Tell me this, Reno... What are you hiding?"
"W-What?"
"You... pathetic man... No, you pathetic murderer."
She was right about that. He was a pathetic murderer. That's all he'd always been. That's probably all he'd ever be... Actually, he'd probably return to Junon soon and stay drunk the rest of his life. Still, that wasn't any better. All he wanted right now was to get this girl off his mind. Drinking getting help, sleeping didn't help, nothing helped really. What was wrong with him? After his first girlfriend committed suicide, he'd never really had another, or cared to. He was happy with going to the bar, and picking up some girl to take home every night. Blood, sex, and booze was pretty much what his life consisted of since he graduated from highschool. When he saw Sonrei, he figured he'd take her back to his room, clean her up, then she'd leave, but then he thought he'd go on this little mission of hers and then go to Costa del Sol. Hopefully along the way get her into bed. That was all. Now he was working with Avalanche to find out what the hell was going with this new guy, Futago. The Turk finally slipped off into unconsciousness again.
***
Cloud and Sonrei made their way to their room on the ship to Costa del Sol. They would be there by morning at least. Neither had really spoken a word to the other since their conversation after they left Midgar. Neither really wanted to. They each had their own problems to think about afterall. Cloud opened the door to the room and both stepped in. Two twin beds and a desk. That was pretty much all. Sonrei kicked her boots off and begun removing her jacket. It was only 9:30 at night, but she was tired beyond belief. She just wanted to sleep. She collapsed on the bed tiredly, Cloud joining her on his bed. They soon fell into unconsciousness.
***
Tifa rolled to her side, yawning quietly. She focused her full attention on the window when she saw something move outside. It was 2 in the morning... Who'd be out so late? The girl raised herself up on her elbows and watched as a head peaked over the windowsill.
"It can't be..." She breathed as the head finally peered over the windowsill fully.
"Aeris!" She cried. 'Aeris' quickly took off running. Tifa jumped out of bed and opened her bed room window, jumped out and begun chasing the girl.
"Aeris!" The girl turned her head to Tifa and laughed. It was Aeris' forever cheerful giggle.
"Slow down, Aeris!" Where was her friend leading her? The brunette looked around her surroundings. She was getting closer to the dangerous parts now. She hoped she didn't run into any monster now. Aeris quickly gained speed and ran down an alley. Tifa slowed and stared down the alley. nothing. Had she just imagined it all? No... She heard Aeris. Taking an unsteady breath, Tifa continued down the alley way. She released a muffled scream once she felt hands across her mouth.
"Shh... It'll be all right," A sinister voice whisper. A voice that would fit the devil himself. Tifa fought weakly when she felt a needle pierce her skin. Aeris walked in front of her, and smiled sweetly. Everything went black after that.
***
Reeve rubbed his eyes tiredly while he waited for the file of Sonrei Tsukuru to come up. He had been searching all night through old Shinra records. The screen on his computer flashed PUBLIC RECORD FOR SONREI TSUKURU NOT FOUND. Reeve cocked his head to the side. If she had lived in Midgar, even for a month, then there should have been a record of her. He quickly put his laptop aside and stood up.
"Oh, no."
"Cloud's in danger..."
***
Vincent groaned tiredly and raised up. He was in some sunken ship. He had allowed Chaos to take over soon after he left since it would take him less time for him to find her. The raven haired man's attention was soon drawn toward a weak whimper in the corner. He walked closer. The sickly looking form a Lucrecia lay against a wall.
"I... know.. why you're here..." She whispered. Vincent knelt beside her, wrapping an arm around her.
"Lucrecia..."
"No... Vi-Vincent... I'm nothing but a clone..."
"Your love died..."
"H... Hojo... created me.... I d-don't know why.... But he did... N-Now I... I'm dying..." The younger woman smiled sadly.
"And... with... without... holding... Sephiroth... m-my child.... o-our child... again...."
"Lucrecia, what are you talking about?"
"Y-You'll s-see... soon... Vincent..."
"Please... find... H-Hojo... for me... Help... our... son..."
"'Our son'?" The man pressed further. Lucrecia's eyes darkened with sadness.
"... H... He's your... son... V-Vincent..." Vincent stumbled back, unable to breath.
"P-Please... help... him...."
"H-Hojo's... in... in..." Lucrecia gasped for breath once more.
"Midgar.... a-again...."
"Lucrecia... You can't die..." Vincent finally whispered. She smiled once again.
"I'll.... wait... f-for you.... in the Life... Stream... L-Love..." She responded with a slight laugh.
"Lucrecia... I can't die..."
"E-Everyone dies... Vincent...."
"B-But it isn't... y-your time.... Vincent... help your friends... Please... stop... Hojo... L-Look what he did... to Sephiroth...."
"D-Don't fear Chaos... He's there.... t-to help... you..." Vincent nodded solemnly, as he watched Lucrecia gasp for another breath. She stared at him once again, and slowly closed her eyes.
"W-Watch... fo...r... the.... cl-clones...." She breathed in once more and her chest slowly lowered as she expelled all the air from her lungs. Vincent lowered his head, shaking violently. Anger and sadness coursed through his veins rapidly.
***
Tifa slowly climbed back in through the window and laid on her bed. She had just closed her eyes when the door to her room was shoved violently opened. Reeve stood in the doorway. Tifa raised up in bed and stared.
"Tifa... I'm sorry... But this was urgent... That girl... Sonrei, she isn't from Midgar! She's never lived here!" The brunette stood slowly, pulling her t-shirt down as she did so to smooth the wrinkles out.
"Oh... Are you sure...?" She asked, a dark undertone to her voice. Reeve nodded as he stepped in.
"Yes. Are you okay?"
"Never felt better, Reeve..." Tifa slowly walked toward him and grabbed his wrists, pinning them against the wall, emitting a deep laugh. The man struggled against the iron grip.
"I want you to meet someone, Reeve."
With that, A man stepped in. Shadows covered his face, but light glinted off of his glasses clearly and a white lab coat could clearly be seen. The color from Reeve's face as he stared at the man. He opened his mouth to say something, but he soon realized he had lost the ability.
"It is good to see you again, Reeve."
***
It was still early. 5:15 A.M to be exact. Cloud and Sonrei both rode slowly on their Chocobos. Costa del Sol fading slowly into the background. The ship had arrived at 2 something in the morning and they had decided to buy some supplies before leaving.
Sonrei felt a sharp pain shoot through her temples. Oh, great. A headache. Just what she needed. She removed one hand from her Chocobo and rubbed her left temple. The pain slowly begun getting worse though. She felt dizzy, and sick. She turned to Cloud.
"Um... Cloud... I'm sorry, but I need to stop and rest for a moment... I don't feel so good."
"Hmm? Do you need a potion or something?"
"N-No... Just need to lie down, I think. I'm sorry... I know this is really going to set us back."
"Don't worry about it. Just rest." She smiled weakly toward the blonde and climbed off her Chocobo. She collapsed to her knees as the pain grew worse. She grabbed her head and gritted her teeth.
"Sonrei!" Cloud called out as he knelt beside her. Her eyes were staring blankly at the ground, sweat dripped from her forhead. "Hey, are you all right?" The girl squeezed her eyes as tight as they would go and released a low moan.
"Cl-Cloud..." She whispered as she turned her head toward him.
"Sonrei, are you okay?"
"I... I must fight you... Take you to Father," The girl replied flately, void of emotion.