Final Fantasy VII:
Restoration
Chapter Eight
Preperation
Yuffie breathed heavily, still staring at the sky. She had went outside to train today before fighting her father again, then the hideously evil face of Rufus appeared in the sky. She wiped sweat from her forehead and quickly used an X-potion. "Damn it... Just when I thought I was gonna be able to get some rest. Hmph..." She turned to the blue Chocobo that was tied to a nearby rock. She'd go back to Midgar tonight. Afterall, she could kick her father's ass anytime.
***
Rude and Elena both stared blankly at the sky. "I-Isn't... Tseng..." Elena lowered her head slightly. What was going on? He had died! Sephiroth had ran him through with his sword, and Avalanche didn't even attempt to help him! That's what happened!
Nanaki made his way slowly toward the two Turks who stood by the entrance to Cosmo Canyon.
"Something's wrong," The beast like creature said quietly. Elena turned her and looked at him, sadness clear in her eyes.
"It's Hojo. It has to be..." Rude commented gruffly.
"Was that really Reno?"
"I don't know, Elena. But I do know we have to get to Midgar. Fast."
"I will be accompanying you. I want to check on my friends," Nanaki stated as he walked off. Elena frowned sadly.
"I hope that wasn't Reno."
"So do I."
***
Reno sat in his room, his head rested in his hands. He was tired, he was in a bad mood, and he needed a cigarette bad. Actually, he needed a drink even more. He rubbed his temples tiredly then reached in his pocket hoping to find more than the empty cigarette pack. No such luck. The Turk pulled the small package out and threw it against a wall. He leaned back on his bed. His head throbbing, so much so it hurt even to open one eye. The headaches he usually got from drinking too much weren't as bad as this one.
Wonder how Sonrei and Cloud are? Wonder what they think of this whole thing? Reno groaned slightly. It hurt to even think too long. He closed his eyes, clearing his mind. Sleep would come soon. Hopefully.
***
Cid Highwind watched as Hikoushi tiredly rubbed his eyes. The pilot hadn't slept in a while, but both knew that it was important to reach Midgar. "I'm goin' to bed," The old pilot said. Hokoushi nodded absently, focusing more on his work.
Cid walked into his bedroom, tearing his jacket, goggles and other unimportant items off. He laid on his bed and closed his eyes. Hope Cloud's all right. Something 'bout this gives me the chills... Who the hell is that if it isn't that bastard Rufus? Tseng... Tseng's dead. This shit's gettin' weirder by the damned minute.
***
Futago glanced ahead at their surroundings. He looked to Sonrei next. She sat on the other Golden Chocobo, following his lead. She had removed her sunglasses some hours ago, so her Mako eyes could clearly be seen. They contrasted with the dark shadows the night cast on her face. Her face was almost zombie like. Hojo had turned her into nothing more than a mindless servant within seconds. That is why he feared his creator. He found himself wondering if she was even aware of what was going on now.
It wouldn't take long to reach Midgar. They could reach it tonight, depending on how hard they drove their Chocobos and if Cloud gave them any trouble. "Sonrei, how is our little friend?"
"He is fine. He won't be, however, if we do not give him a remedy or antidote."
"How long can he last?" The girl furrowed her eyebrows in contemplation and lowered her eyes to the ground. She shook her head and locked her eyes on his.
"Only about another two hours."
"Fine. We will stop before he's dead." Futago glanced toward the spikey blonde who lay across Sonrei's chocobo. His form was almost lifeless... If it weren't for the ocassional mumblings or coughs, he would've sworn the SOLDIER was dead.
Cloud slowly opened his eyes and watched as the grass beneath them hurriedly rushed by. His muscles ached, his head ached, he could barely breathe, and his vision was blurred badly. He weakly lifted his head up to Futago who stared distantly ahead. A-Are they.... going... to let.... me... die...?
T-Tifa...
...I'm sorry....
"Looks like sleeping beauty's awake," Sonrei commented as she patted his head gently. Suddenly the Chocobo stopped and the girl dismounted, followed by Futago.
"What are you doing, Sister?"
"It is time for the antidote... He is weak, and his heart rate is beginning to lower."
***
Vincent angrily walked in the general direction to Midgar. His rage was so fierce that it threatened to consume him. Sad thing was, he didn't give a damn if it did. If he could kill the man who ruined his life, then he would allow it. If he could kill the man who had ruined his love's life, he would would allow it with pleasure. Both his hands were clenched so tightly, he could feel blood seep from his right hand from where he had dug his nails in. Chaos joined him in his rage. The demon growled insanely in his head. Aparently the demon hated the 'Great' Professor Hojo just as much as he did.
Vincent... Let me take over... Let me rip the bastard to pieces with my hands! I want to feel his blood drip from my fingers, I want to taste it... I want to see the fear on his face! I want to rip his pathetic little heart out!
Vincent ignored Chaos as much as he could, but something enjoyed hearing the demon's rantings. Enjoyed hearing how he wanted to dismember Hojo. Maybe because a part of him wanted to do the same. A part of him wanted to succomb to Chaos. Let the demon take over, and that's what would happen. Yes, that's what would happen.
***
Barret took one last glance at Mt. Corel before turning and walking away. He had to reach Cloud and the others. He had to stop that damned President Rufus from starting the Mako Reactors once again... Stop the President from destroying so many lives again. He didn't want Marlene to grow up in that kind of world, and he'd be damned if he'd sit back and watch it happen again. He'd be damned if he let his hometown down again... If he let Dyne down again.
Barret looked up when he saw Nanaki, Rude and Elena heading toward him in the distance. "Hey, what y'all doin' out here? Why d'ya have those damned Turks with you?! Shouldn't they be with President Rufus?!"
"No, those were impostors... We're the real ones," Elena commented.
"Do you wish to travel with us, Barret?" Nanaki asked. The older man nodded yes.
****
The Highwind landed next to the ruins of Midgar. Cid and Reno were already on the upper deck, ready to leave. Hikoushi ran out quickly.
"Take the Highwind an' go some place safer till I contact ya," Cid gruffly said. Hikoushi nodded and ran back inside. The two exited the Highwind, and watched as the airship quickly flew off again.
"There's somebody comin'." Cid glanced up to see two people in the distance.
"They're on Golden Chocobos," Reno added.
"Think it's Cloud and Sonrei?"
"Dunno. They should be here soon, though." Reno's eyes widened as the two Chocobos came to a halt. Sonrei and Futago both sat on the birds, with Cloud draped over one like a doll.
"Why, hello there, Reno... Dear," Sonrei coldly snarled.
Restoration
Chapter Eight
Preperation
Yuffie breathed heavily, still staring at the sky. She had went outside to train today before fighting her father again, then the hideously evil face of Rufus appeared in the sky. She wiped sweat from her forehead and quickly used an X-potion. "Damn it... Just when I thought I was gonna be able to get some rest. Hmph..." She turned to the blue Chocobo that was tied to a nearby rock. She'd go back to Midgar tonight. Afterall, she could kick her father's ass anytime.
***
Rude and Elena both stared blankly at the sky. "I-Isn't... Tseng..." Elena lowered her head slightly. What was going on? He had died! Sephiroth had ran him through with his sword, and Avalanche didn't even attempt to help him! That's what happened!
Nanaki made his way slowly toward the two Turks who stood by the entrance to Cosmo Canyon.
"Something's wrong," The beast like creature said quietly. Elena turned her and looked at him, sadness clear in her eyes.
"It's Hojo. It has to be..." Rude commented gruffly.
"Was that really Reno?"
"I don't know, Elena. But I do know we have to get to Midgar. Fast."
"I will be accompanying you. I want to check on my friends," Nanaki stated as he walked off. Elena frowned sadly.
"I hope that wasn't Reno."
"So do I."
***
Reno sat in his room, his head rested in his hands. He was tired, he was in a bad mood, and he needed a cigarette bad. Actually, he needed a drink even more. He rubbed his temples tiredly then reached in his pocket hoping to find more than the empty cigarette pack. No such luck. The Turk pulled the small package out and threw it against a wall. He leaned back on his bed. His head throbbing, so much so it hurt even to open one eye. The headaches he usually got from drinking too much weren't as bad as this one.
Wonder how Sonrei and Cloud are? Wonder what they think of this whole thing? Reno groaned slightly. It hurt to even think too long. He closed his eyes, clearing his mind. Sleep would come soon. Hopefully.
***
Cid Highwind watched as Hikoushi tiredly rubbed his eyes. The pilot hadn't slept in a while, but both knew that it was important to reach Midgar. "I'm goin' to bed," The old pilot said. Hokoushi nodded absently, focusing more on his work.
Cid walked into his bedroom, tearing his jacket, goggles and other unimportant items off. He laid on his bed and closed his eyes. Hope Cloud's all right. Something 'bout this gives me the chills... Who the hell is that if it isn't that bastard Rufus? Tseng... Tseng's dead. This shit's gettin' weirder by the damned minute.
***
Futago glanced ahead at their surroundings. He looked to Sonrei next. She sat on the other Golden Chocobo, following his lead. She had removed her sunglasses some hours ago, so her Mako eyes could clearly be seen. They contrasted with the dark shadows the night cast on her face. Her face was almost zombie like. Hojo had turned her into nothing more than a mindless servant within seconds. That is why he feared his creator. He found himself wondering if she was even aware of what was going on now.
It wouldn't take long to reach Midgar. They could reach it tonight, depending on how hard they drove their Chocobos and if Cloud gave them any trouble. "Sonrei, how is our little friend?"
"He is fine. He won't be, however, if we do not give him a remedy or antidote."
"How long can he last?" The girl furrowed her eyebrows in contemplation and lowered her eyes to the ground. She shook her head and locked her eyes on his.
"Only about another two hours."
"Fine. We will stop before he's dead." Futago glanced toward the spikey blonde who lay across Sonrei's chocobo. His form was almost lifeless... If it weren't for the ocassional mumblings or coughs, he would've sworn the SOLDIER was dead.
Cloud slowly opened his eyes and watched as the grass beneath them hurriedly rushed by. His muscles ached, his head ached, he could barely breathe, and his vision was blurred badly. He weakly lifted his head up to Futago who stared distantly ahead. A-Are they.... going... to let.... me... die...?
T-Tifa...
...I'm sorry....
"Looks like sleeping beauty's awake," Sonrei commented as she patted his head gently. Suddenly the Chocobo stopped and the girl dismounted, followed by Futago.
"What are you doing, Sister?"
"It is time for the antidote... He is weak, and his heart rate is beginning to lower."
***
Vincent angrily walked in the general direction to Midgar. His rage was so fierce that it threatened to consume him. Sad thing was, he didn't give a damn if it did. If he could kill the man who ruined his life, then he would allow it. If he could kill the man who had ruined his love's life, he would would allow it with pleasure. Both his hands were clenched so tightly, he could feel blood seep from his right hand from where he had dug his nails in. Chaos joined him in his rage. The demon growled insanely in his head. Aparently the demon hated the 'Great' Professor Hojo just as much as he did.
Vincent... Let me take over... Let me rip the bastard to pieces with my hands! I want to feel his blood drip from my fingers, I want to taste it... I want to see the fear on his face! I want to rip his pathetic little heart out!
Vincent ignored Chaos as much as he could, but something enjoyed hearing the demon's rantings. Enjoyed hearing how he wanted to dismember Hojo. Maybe because a part of him wanted to do the same. A part of him wanted to succomb to Chaos. Let the demon take over, and that's what would happen. Yes, that's what would happen.
***
Barret took one last glance at Mt. Corel before turning and walking away. He had to reach Cloud and the others. He had to stop that damned President Rufus from starting the Mako Reactors once again... Stop the President from destroying so many lives again. He didn't want Marlene to grow up in that kind of world, and he'd be damned if he'd sit back and watch it happen again. He'd be damned if he let his hometown down again... If he let Dyne down again.
Barret looked up when he saw Nanaki, Rude and Elena heading toward him in the distance. "Hey, what y'all doin' out here? Why d'ya have those damned Turks with you?! Shouldn't they be with President Rufus?!"
"No, those were impostors... We're the real ones," Elena commented.
"Do you wish to travel with us, Barret?" Nanaki asked. The older man nodded yes.
****
The Highwind landed next to the ruins of Midgar. Cid and Reno were already on the upper deck, ready to leave. Hikoushi ran out quickly.
"Take the Highwind an' go some place safer till I contact ya," Cid gruffly said. Hikoushi nodded and ran back inside. The two exited the Highwind, and watched as the airship quickly flew off again.
"There's somebody comin'." Cid glanced up to see two people in the distance.
"They're on Golden Chocobos," Reno added.
"Think it's Cloud and Sonrei?"
"Dunno. They should be here soon, though." Reno's eyes widened as the two Chocobos came to a halt. Sonrei and Futago both sat on the birds, with Cloud draped over one like a doll.
"Why, hello there, Reno... Dear," Sonrei coldly snarled.