Final Fantasy VII:
Restoration
Chance For Rest
The Highwind landed just outside of Mideel. It was almost evening now. Everyone except for Hikoushi and the other crew members left the Highwind and walked into Mideel. The lifestream glowed softly, contrasting with the rosy color of the sky. They agreed they would rest tonight, then they would go into the lifestream. They would need their strength.
Reno carried the still unconscious Sonrei, Vincent walked just behind him, and the rest of Avalanche made their way to the closest Inn. The group quickly made their way into the newly built Inn and paid for several rooms.
***
Sephiroth quickly made his way toward the Ancient Temple, Aeris walked by his side. It would be simple to find the Black Materia. The two slowed their pace. It was almost sunset, which meant they would have to spend the night right where they were. It was inconvenient to say the least.
***
Futago and Hojo sat around a camp fire. They were to find Sephiroth the next morning, and kill him. It wouldn't be easy. Futago stared blankly into the fire. His home had been destroyed, so had his family. Only his father was alive now. He would work hard to please him... He would gladly die for the great Professor Hojo, if need be.
He leaned against a nearby rock and closed his eyes. He was wary of the next battle. It would not be easy, and if he messed up again, it would mean his life. Sephiroth was a ruthles bastard, and even more so when in combat.
***
Reno sat tiredly in a chair by Sonrei's bedside. He was beyond tired actually. He wished he'd never even bothered to help her in the alley. He wished he'd never even heard her name, then he'd be the miserable drunk he'd always been. Sonrei turned her head slightly in her slumber. She actually should've awakened hours ago, but she was still out cold. Her injuries weren't even serious! Reno slumped back in his chair and closed his eyes. He fell asleep almost instantly.
***
Cloud sat on his bed, Tifa by his side. "I can't believe all that's happened..." Tifa commented in a near whisper. "I know..."
"Well, so much for peace, eh?"
"Cloud, do you think we can actually stop him this time...?"
"Don't know, but we have to try our best."
***
Rude and Elena both climbed into their beds. They would rest a couple of hours, then it was time for the Lifestream. Cloud Strife had filled them in on the backstory, Vincent offered other bits of information. Reno hadn't said much though. The minute they walked into the Inn, he went into his room with Sonrei and no one's really seen him since. Elena closed her eyes and sighed. She couldn't believe what she had seen today. Sephiroth! Sephiroth had been revived. She hadn't even thought it was possible. It didn't really matter now. The only thing that did was getting to Sephiroth before he got his hands on the Black Materia again.
***
Vincent slowly opened his eyes as light flooded his room. It was time. The man quickly rose and slipped into the Turk uniform he had worn the previous day. It brought back memories, and pride, but also shame. Shame for the lives he took without question, shame for the bastard he once was. A lot had changed since then. He didn't feel like that same heartless beast anymore. Perhaps because he finally caught a glimps of Chaos' true self. Chaos had no conscience, no sense of right or wrong. Nothing. The smell of blood still lingered with him. The scenes of the clones' deathes haunted his dreams. No, he was not a soulless monster... Chaos was the demon.
The former Turk quickly exited the bedroom to awaken everyone.
***
Futago ran a hand through his hair as he stared at the light above. The warm sun shone upon them, warming their bodies. They would reach the Ancient Temple in a day at most. If they hurried they would be there by sundown.
***
Vincent carried Sonrei toward the Lifestream, followed closely by Reno and the others. He motioned for the others to stay. "Reno, come with me." Reno nodded hesitantly, and followed a few steps behind. Sonrei moaned quietly in her sleep as Vincent laid her beside the Lifestream and began removing his suit.
"I suggest you remove your clothing, Reno."
"W-Why?"
"Your clothing will be ruined. You're joining me."
"No... I won't be."
"Sonrei needs to see a face she reconignizes."
"Well, she's seen you."
The older man shook his head slightly."She needs somebody who cares for her...Can you imagine if the man you looked at as a father abandoned you? Can you imagine what it's like to discover you're nothing but some insane man's creation? You were created for nothing more than killing? Can you imagine what she's feeling?"
"I know... But it's best if she doesn't see me ev-"
"Damn it, Reno, you will come. Believe me, I let the one I loved the most slip away... Now she is dead. Do not do the same thing."
"If I wanted love advice, Vincent, I would've asked..."
"If she cannot regain control of her actions, I will be forced to kill her." Reno felt his breath catch in his throat. He stared up.
"I... I'll help..." He responded in a low voice. He began to remove his jacket.
"Hmph... You wear that uniform disgracefully," Vincent commented as he watched the Turk remove his clothing. Reno casually raised his hand and middle finger. The older man rolled his eyes at this, and returned to taking his own clothing off.
Restoration
Chance For Rest
The Highwind landed just outside of Mideel. It was almost evening now. Everyone except for Hikoushi and the other crew members left the Highwind and walked into Mideel. The lifestream glowed softly, contrasting with the rosy color of the sky. They agreed they would rest tonight, then they would go into the lifestream. They would need their strength.
Reno carried the still unconscious Sonrei, Vincent walked just behind him, and the rest of Avalanche made their way to the closest Inn. The group quickly made their way into the newly built Inn and paid for several rooms.
***
Sephiroth quickly made his way toward the Ancient Temple, Aeris walked by his side. It would be simple to find the Black Materia. The two slowed their pace. It was almost sunset, which meant they would have to spend the night right where they were. It was inconvenient to say the least.
***
Futago and Hojo sat around a camp fire. They were to find Sephiroth the next morning, and kill him. It wouldn't be easy. Futago stared blankly into the fire. His home had been destroyed, so had his family. Only his father was alive now. He would work hard to please him... He would gladly die for the great Professor Hojo, if need be.
He leaned against a nearby rock and closed his eyes. He was wary of the next battle. It would not be easy, and if he messed up again, it would mean his life. Sephiroth was a ruthles bastard, and even more so when in combat.
***
Reno sat tiredly in a chair by Sonrei's bedside. He was beyond tired actually. He wished he'd never even bothered to help her in the alley. He wished he'd never even heard her name, then he'd be the miserable drunk he'd always been. Sonrei turned her head slightly in her slumber. She actually should've awakened hours ago, but she was still out cold. Her injuries weren't even serious! Reno slumped back in his chair and closed his eyes. He fell asleep almost instantly.
***
Cloud sat on his bed, Tifa by his side. "I can't believe all that's happened..." Tifa commented in a near whisper. "I know..."
"Well, so much for peace, eh?"
"Cloud, do you think we can actually stop him this time...?"
"Don't know, but we have to try our best."
***
Rude and Elena both climbed into their beds. They would rest a couple of hours, then it was time for the Lifestream. Cloud Strife had filled them in on the backstory, Vincent offered other bits of information. Reno hadn't said much though. The minute they walked into the Inn, he went into his room with Sonrei and no one's really seen him since. Elena closed her eyes and sighed. She couldn't believe what she had seen today. Sephiroth! Sephiroth had been revived. She hadn't even thought it was possible. It didn't really matter now. The only thing that did was getting to Sephiroth before he got his hands on the Black Materia again.
***
Vincent slowly opened his eyes as light flooded his room. It was time. The man quickly rose and slipped into the Turk uniform he had worn the previous day. It brought back memories, and pride, but also shame. Shame for the lives he took without question, shame for the bastard he once was. A lot had changed since then. He didn't feel like that same heartless beast anymore. Perhaps because he finally caught a glimps of Chaos' true self. Chaos had no conscience, no sense of right or wrong. Nothing. The smell of blood still lingered with him. The scenes of the clones' deathes haunted his dreams. No, he was not a soulless monster... Chaos was the demon.
The former Turk quickly exited the bedroom to awaken everyone.
***
Futago ran a hand through his hair as he stared at the light above. The warm sun shone upon them, warming their bodies. They would reach the Ancient Temple in a day at most. If they hurried they would be there by sundown.
***
Vincent carried Sonrei toward the Lifestream, followed closely by Reno and the others. He motioned for the others to stay. "Reno, come with me." Reno nodded hesitantly, and followed a few steps behind. Sonrei moaned quietly in her sleep as Vincent laid her beside the Lifestream and began removing his suit.
"I suggest you remove your clothing, Reno."
"W-Why?"
"Your clothing will be ruined. You're joining me."
"No... I won't be."
"Sonrei needs to see a face she reconignizes."
"Well, she's seen you."
The older man shook his head slightly."She needs somebody who cares for her...Can you imagine if the man you looked at as a father abandoned you? Can you imagine what it's like to discover you're nothing but some insane man's creation? You were created for nothing more than killing? Can you imagine what she's feeling?"
"I know... But it's best if she doesn't see me ev-"
"Damn it, Reno, you will come. Believe me, I let the one I loved the most slip away... Now she is dead. Do not do the same thing."
"If I wanted love advice, Vincent, I would've asked..."
"If she cannot regain control of her actions, I will be forced to kill her." Reno felt his breath catch in his throat. He stared up.
"I... I'll help..." He responded in a low voice. He began to remove his jacket.
"Hmph... You wear that uniform disgracefully," Vincent commented as he watched the Turk remove his clothing. Reno casually raised his hand and middle finger. The older man rolled his eyes at this, and returned to taking his own clothing off.