Final Fantasy VII:
Restoration
Chapter Seventeen
The Final Battle
Hojo walked slowly toward Misu who was pathetically craming himself into the corner. Hojo glanced at the head he held in his hands and tossed it at Misu. Misu released a disgusted sound as he shoved the severed head away. "You are no longer useful for me to have around. It is time for you to die, Misu," Hojo growled as he rised one clawed hand above his head and brought it down, slicing Misu's neck.
The thief fell to the ground as blood pooled around him. Hojo smirked and looked at his blood stained hands. He licked some stray blood that had landed on his face away and quickly exited. As he walked out, devil wings once again sprouted from his back and he flew off. Hojo glanced around until he found a small island and landed. There began to change forms once again.
***
Everyone piled around the Highwind. No one really knew what to say. Today was the day that they could possibly all die. "Captain, we are proud to serve you and Avalanche... The World's Saviors! We have faith in you, sir!" Hikoushi said, the rest of the crew nodded their heads in agreement. Cid only nodded his head and walked past them.
Everyone piled in. "Guys," Cloud began, everyone's attention turned toward the blonde.
"As you all know, this battle won't be easy. Hojo won't give us a break, so when we go in, we better be prepared to fight all out. I want everyone to take our most powerful materia, and leave the weakest and none mastered. They will be useless in this battle. "
"Cid, stay on the Highwind in case we need to get outta there fast, okay?" Cid nodded slowly.
"I'll stay here also, but let's wait for a few minutes before we take off, okay?" Reeve said.
"Cait Sith Three should be here soon."
"Okay. Vincent, since you don't have a weapon and your arm was destroyed, stay here also." Cloud silently prepared himself for the argument he was sure was going to follow this, bu to his surprise, Vincent nodded and said, "Very well."
Everyone watched as yet another Cait Sith walked onto the ship. "Guess we can go," Cloud said. Everyone nodded and quickly walked into the cockpit.
***
Hojo screamed as his body grew larger in size and shape. His legs soon disappeared, and his skin turned from the sickly pale it once was it a greenish yellow. It was time to destroy Avalanche. Soon Hojo stood to his full height. His face had morphed into a demonic snake-esque one, his body also resembled that of a snake as he floated slightly above ground, staring out at the sky.
***
Tifa gasped and pointed in the direction of Hojo. "My Gods, is that Hojo?" Everyone in the Highwind was stunned at the demonic looking Hojo hovering above a small island.
"Guess it's time," Cloud said.
Everyone exchanged glances as they went to the upper deck of the Highwind. They began to put their parachutes on. The Highwind moved closer to the island and the group jumped off.
They landed in front of the monsterous form of Hojo and quickly removed their parachutes and readied their weapons. "You actually showed up? Hahaha, you think you can actually defeat me! I am stronger than all of you combined! I am truly a God! Do you understand?!"
"You're insane!" Cloud screamed as he ran toward Hojo, striking at him with his sword. Cait Sith was the next to attack. Hojo cast Ice next, freezing the robot totally, he then brought his fist down on it, shattering it. Barret began to fire his gun arm. Hojo laughed and reached down and with two fingers, crushed his arm. Barret screamed in agony as he stumbled back. "Damn you, Hojo!" He screamed.
Tifa was the next to attack. She ran forward, using her most powerful limit break. Hojo laughed again as his fingers transformed into a tentacle and rushed forward, running her through the shoulder. Tifa opened her mouth to scream, but found herself unable. Pain ripped through her body as Hojo pushed deeper into her, making the wound even larger. "Tifa!" Cloud rushed forward and severed the tentacle. Tifa crawled away from the battle.
Reno rushed forward quickly as he saw Hojo's tentacles moving quickly toward Cloud, ready to impale him. He quickly shoved his nightstick to the abendage, but to his surprise the electricty ran through his body. He a pained gasp came from his mouth as he shook violently. Finally he fell backward, unconscious. "You cannot harm me! Whatever kind of attack you use against me, I can use the same against you. It is usless." Sonrei quickly ran toward Reno and began to drag him to safety.
"This can't be... It just can't! We're dropping like flies!" She mumbled.
Elena was the next to attack, tossing a grenade toward Hojo. Hojo simply kicked it back with his tail. Elena's eyes widen as it landed in front of her. Rude and Yuffie both turned toward it also. "Oh, shit!" Rude said as it exploded, throwing them back. All three were unconscious.
Nanaki was the next to attack using Sled Fang. Hojo kicked him back with his tail, annoyed. The beast landed against the wall of a mountain. He fell lifelessly to the ground.
***
Cid cursed angrily as he paced across the deck of the Highwind, along with Reeve. Vincent sat calmly in the corner. "Damn it! I can't just stand by and let this shit happen to my friends. They're losin' down there!" Cid growled as he strapped a parachute on.
"You're right, Cid. I'm joining you," Reeve said. One of the crew members stepped to the deck.
"Vincent, you coming?" Cid asked as he turned toward his friend. Vincent shook his head.
"No."
"Why the Hell not? Can't ya see they're dyin'?!"
"Not yet, Cid," Was his only reply.
"Get the Highwind the Hell outta here," Cid said as he turned toward the closest crewmember. With that, Reeve and Cid both jumped from the Highwind. Once they landed, Cid was the first to attack using the Dragon Dive. Hojo laughed and cast a fire spell, destroying the Venus Gospel. Cid cursed as the the metal began to burn through his glove. He quickly tossed it to the ground, then looked at his weapon, speechless.
Hojo quickly flicked Reeve away. The raven-haired man flew across the island, joining Nanaki against the mountain's wall.
Cloud rose up, his anger threatening to over take him. "NEO BAHAMUT!" He screamed. Hojo stared up as the ground beneath him began to rise up. "Super Nova!" He called. As Super Nova took effect, Bahamut jumped back, and the ground came crashing back down.
Anyone who was left conscious soon lost that advantage and fell lifelessly to the ground. Vincent stared over the edge of the Highwind. It's time. With that Vincent quickly jumped from the Highwind and levitated slowly to the ground. He turned toward Cloud who was desperately trying to push himself up.
"Cloud, use Omni-Slash. One wound is all I need." Cloud looked up tiredly.
"V-Vincent... What are you going to do?"
"Damn it, Cloud! Just do as I say! This isn't the time to argue." Cloud nodded slowly and pushed himself up. He rush toward Hojo, and began to slash wildly at Hojo. Vincent quickly used Life on everyone else. They rose slowly from the ground, pained groans escaping their mouthes.
"Cid, contact the Highwind and tell them to come back. All of you have to get off this island." Cid nodded slowly. Cloud collapsed back to the ground, breathing heavily.
"Vincent, what do you plan to do?"
"Just trust me. I need all of you off this island." Vincent removed his cape next and tossed it to Cid.
"Keep this with you.. I get tired of having to replace them all the time." Cid nodded. Soon the Highwind had arrived back on the scene. One of the crew members threw a ladder down to them. Everyone eagerly boarded the Highwind again, except for Cloud.
"Cloud, it's time for you to leave."
"No, I'll stay and fight with you, Vincent!" Vincent smiled sadly.
"Your lives have just begun. If I die... It won't matter. Cloud, I have lived a long life. I am ready for death." Cloud stood, shocked. What was his friend saying?
"Just go." He knew it was pointless to argue with Vincent. He was a very stubborn man sometimes.
"Okay, Vincent." With that, Cloud quickly ran back toward the Highwind and climbed the ladder just as the plane began to fly off. Vincent turned toward Hojo.
Vincent screamed out as his body began to transform into Chaos. His clothes ripped, and wings grew from his back. Soon the demon stood to it's full height. "Now it is time to die, Hojo," It seethed in it's inhuman voice. He rushed forward slashing away any of Hojo's attempts to attack him. He quickly flew into the wound. Hojo screamed in agony once again.
"W-Wait! Don't! You know I can give you anything you want! I-"
"I'll give you your son back! I'll give you Lucrecia, too! I can do anything you wish!"
"We can rule the world!"
Chaos, kill him. Now. Vincent commanded the demon. Chaos screamed as he used Chaos Saber, which suceeded in ripping several new wounds inside Hojo. The demon then used Satan Slam.
***
Everyone watched as a large explosion erupted from the island, rocking the Highwind slightly. "CID!" Screamed Cloud. "Get us back to that island!" Tifa looked back toward Cloud.
"Do you think Vincent could've survived?" She asked. Cloud shook his head. "I don't know, Tifa." Everyone looked back, shocked. Soon the ship arrived, and everyone once again piled out of the Highwind.
"Vincent!" Cloud called out, joined by the others. They looked desperately around. "Look!" All attention was turned toward the smoke as something stumbled forward. Hojo stumbled forward, his body seemingly melting. "I could have won... I could've... It was all his fault..." He mumbled. He turned toward Sonrei next.
"D-Daughter... H-Help me... help me... you can help me!" He rambled insanely as he held out a hand, flesh dripping from the bones. Sonrei stepped back, a disgusted look crossing her face. "You're a horrible, disgusting bastard!" She hissed. She quickly pulled her Javelin Gun. "Multi-blast!" She mumbled as she fired her weapon, energy spilling from it. As it connected with Hojo, a sickening scream escaped his lips and he fell to the ground. The body began to melt slowly away.
Everyone quickly begun their searches again. Cloud finally stumbled forward, triping over a hand. "V-Vincent!"
"I FOUND HIM!" Cloud screamed as he desperately began to pull the rocks from his friend's body. Soon everyone had gathered around. Cid quickly rushed to aid him in removing the stones. Vincent coughed some blood up as he weakly opened his eyes. Cloud quickly cast Cure Three on his fallen friend. It didn't work.
"Everybody, quickly! We have to cast Cure together! Get all the Pheonix Down we have, and sombody equip the Pheonix summon!"
"C-Cloud... stop..." Vincent choked.
"My injuries a-are far too great to... heal... with m-magic. C-Chaos has... died... I can't live on with out him..."
"T-The rocks crushed my ribs... my legs... E-Everything..."
"I... I've lived a long... l-life... C-Cloud... I want rest... I'm tired... I just want to be with Lucrecia and my son..."
"Bury me... a-at the water... f-fall... P-Please..."
"Vincent... Y-You-"
"G-Go live your lives... Be happy..." With that, Vincent slowly closed his eyes and exhaled. Cloud buried his head in his hands and begun weeping quietly.
"I failed! What kind of leader let's this happen!?" Tifa walked slowly toward him and wrapped her arms around him. "It's okay, Cloud..." She whispered through her own sobs. Everyone stared at Vincent's body, shocked. Cid stood and walked away from the rest of the group, keeping his back carefully to all of them as he rested a hand on what was left of a mountain. Barret simply hung his head, unsure of how to react. Reeve began crying softly, as Yuffie collapsed to the ground, sobs making her entire body shake. Elena took one last look at the body, then turned to Rude, crying as she wrapped her arms around his body. Sonrei removed her glasses and stared at Vincent, her eyes showed sadness.
"Without Vincent, I couldn't have existed," She whispered as she began softly crying. Reno gently pulled her to him, she wrapped her arms around him. Reno and Rude exchanged glances. Nanaki began to howl sadly, and Yuffie wrapped her arms around him.
Restoration
Chapter Seventeen
The Final Battle
Hojo walked slowly toward Misu who was pathetically craming himself into the corner. Hojo glanced at the head he held in his hands and tossed it at Misu. Misu released a disgusted sound as he shoved the severed head away. "You are no longer useful for me to have around. It is time for you to die, Misu," Hojo growled as he rised one clawed hand above his head and brought it down, slicing Misu's neck.
The thief fell to the ground as blood pooled around him. Hojo smirked and looked at his blood stained hands. He licked some stray blood that had landed on his face away and quickly exited. As he walked out, devil wings once again sprouted from his back and he flew off. Hojo glanced around until he found a small island and landed. There began to change forms once again.
***
Everyone piled around the Highwind. No one really knew what to say. Today was the day that they could possibly all die. "Captain, we are proud to serve you and Avalanche... The World's Saviors! We have faith in you, sir!" Hikoushi said, the rest of the crew nodded their heads in agreement. Cid only nodded his head and walked past them.
Everyone piled in. "Guys," Cloud began, everyone's attention turned toward the blonde.
"As you all know, this battle won't be easy. Hojo won't give us a break, so when we go in, we better be prepared to fight all out. I want everyone to take our most powerful materia, and leave the weakest and none mastered. They will be useless in this battle. "
"Cid, stay on the Highwind in case we need to get outta there fast, okay?" Cid nodded slowly.
"I'll stay here also, but let's wait for a few minutes before we take off, okay?" Reeve said.
"Cait Sith Three should be here soon."
"Okay. Vincent, since you don't have a weapon and your arm was destroyed, stay here also." Cloud silently prepared himself for the argument he was sure was going to follow this, bu to his surprise, Vincent nodded and said, "Very well."
Everyone watched as yet another Cait Sith walked onto the ship. "Guess we can go," Cloud said. Everyone nodded and quickly walked into the cockpit.
***
Hojo screamed as his body grew larger in size and shape. His legs soon disappeared, and his skin turned from the sickly pale it once was it a greenish yellow. It was time to destroy Avalanche. Soon Hojo stood to his full height. His face had morphed into a demonic snake-esque one, his body also resembled that of a snake as he floated slightly above ground, staring out at the sky.
***
Tifa gasped and pointed in the direction of Hojo. "My Gods, is that Hojo?" Everyone in the Highwind was stunned at the demonic looking Hojo hovering above a small island.
"Guess it's time," Cloud said.
Everyone exchanged glances as they went to the upper deck of the Highwind. They began to put their parachutes on. The Highwind moved closer to the island and the group jumped off.
They landed in front of the monsterous form of Hojo and quickly removed their parachutes and readied their weapons. "You actually showed up? Hahaha, you think you can actually defeat me! I am stronger than all of you combined! I am truly a God! Do you understand?!"
"You're insane!" Cloud screamed as he ran toward Hojo, striking at him with his sword. Cait Sith was the next to attack. Hojo cast Ice next, freezing the robot totally, he then brought his fist down on it, shattering it. Barret began to fire his gun arm. Hojo laughed and reached down and with two fingers, crushed his arm. Barret screamed in agony as he stumbled back. "Damn you, Hojo!" He screamed.
Tifa was the next to attack. She ran forward, using her most powerful limit break. Hojo laughed again as his fingers transformed into a tentacle and rushed forward, running her through the shoulder. Tifa opened her mouth to scream, but found herself unable. Pain ripped through her body as Hojo pushed deeper into her, making the wound even larger. "Tifa!" Cloud rushed forward and severed the tentacle. Tifa crawled away from the battle.
Reno rushed forward quickly as he saw Hojo's tentacles moving quickly toward Cloud, ready to impale him. He quickly shoved his nightstick to the abendage, but to his surprise the electricty ran through his body. He a pained gasp came from his mouth as he shook violently. Finally he fell backward, unconscious. "You cannot harm me! Whatever kind of attack you use against me, I can use the same against you. It is usless." Sonrei quickly ran toward Reno and began to drag him to safety.
"This can't be... It just can't! We're dropping like flies!" She mumbled.
Elena was the next to attack, tossing a grenade toward Hojo. Hojo simply kicked it back with his tail. Elena's eyes widen as it landed in front of her. Rude and Yuffie both turned toward it also. "Oh, shit!" Rude said as it exploded, throwing them back. All three were unconscious.
Nanaki was the next to attack using Sled Fang. Hojo kicked him back with his tail, annoyed. The beast landed against the wall of a mountain. He fell lifelessly to the ground.
***
Cid cursed angrily as he paced across the deck of the Highwind, along with Reeve. Vincent sat calmly in the corner. "Damn it! I can't just stand by and let this shit happen to my friends. They're losin' down there!" Cid growled as he strapped a parachute on.
"You're right, Cid. I'm joining you," Reeve said. One of the crew members stepped to the deck.
"Vincent, you coming?" Cid asked as he turned toward his friend. Vincent shook his head.
"No."
"Why the Hell not? Can't ya see they're dyin'?!"
"Not yet, Cid," Was his only reply.
"Get the Highwind the Hell outta here," Cid said as he turned toward the closest crewmember. With that, Reeve and Cid both jumped from the Highwind. Once they landed, Cid was the first to attack using the Dragon Dive. Hojo laughed and cast a fire spell, destroying the Venus Gospel. Cid cursed as the the metal began to burn through his glove. He quickly tossed it to the ground, then looked at his weapon, speechless.
Hojo quickly flicked Reeve away. The raven-haired man flew across the island, joining Nanaki against the mountain's wall.
Cloud rose up, his anger threatening to over take him. "NEO BAHAMUT!" He screamed. Hojo stared up as the ground beneath him began to rise up. "Super Nova!" He called. As Super Nova took effect, Bahamut jumped back, and the ground came crashing back down.
Anyone who was left conscious soon lost that advantage and fell lifelessly to the ground. Vincent stared over the edge of the Highwind. It's time. With that Vincent quickly jumped from the Highwind and levitated slowly to the ground. He turned toward Cloud who was desperately trying to push himself up.
"Cloud, use Omni-Slash. One wound is all I need." Cloud looked up tiredly.
"V-Vincent... What are you going to do?"
"Damn it, Cloud! Just do as I say! This isn't the time to argue." Cloud nodded slowly and pushed himself up. He rush toward Hojo, and began to slash wildly at Hojo. Vincent quickly used Life on everyone else. They rose slowly from the ground, pained groans escaping their mouthes.
"Cid, contact the Highwind and tell them to come back. All of you have to get off this island." Cid nodded slowly. Cloud collapsed back to the ground, breathing heavily.
"Vincent, what do you plan to do?"
"Just trust me. I need all of you off this island." Vincent removed his cape next and tossed it to Cid.
"Keep this with you.. I get tired of having to replace them all the time." Cid nodded. Soon the Highwind had arrived back on the scene. One of the crew members threw a ladder down to them. Everyone eagerly boarded the Highwind again, except for Cloud.
"Cloud, it's time for you to leave."
"No, I'll stay and fight with you, Vincent!" Vincent smiled sadly.
"Your lives have just begun. If I die... It won't matter. Cloud, I have lived a long life. I am ready for death." Cloud stood, shocked. What was his friend saying?
"Just go." He knew it was pointless to argue with Vincent. He was a very stubborn man sometimes.
"Okay, Vincent." With that, Cloud quickly ran back toward the Highwind and climbed the ladder just as the plane began to fly off. Vincent turned toward Hojo.
Vincent screamed out as his body began to transform into Chaos. His clothes ripped, and wings grew from his back. Soon the demon stood to it's full height. "Now it is time to die, Hojo," It seethed in it's inhuman voice. He rushed forward slashing away any of Hojo's attempts to attack him. He quickly flew into the wound. Hojo screamed in agony once again.
"W-Wait! Don't! You know I can give you anything you want! I-"
"I'll give you your son back! I'll give you Lucrecia, too! I can do anything you wish!"
"We can rule the world!"
Chaos, kill him. Now. Vincent commanded the demon. Chaos screamed as he used Chaos Saber, which suceeded in ripping several new wounds inside Hojo. The demon then used Satan Slam.
***
Everyone watched as a large explosion erupted from the island, rocking the Highwind slightly. "CID!" Screamed Cloud. "Get us back to that island!" Tifa looked back toward Cloud.
"Do you think Vincent could've survived?" She asked. Cloud shook his head. "I don't know, Tifa." Everyone looked back, shocked. Soon the ship arrived, and everyone once again piled out of the Highwind.
"Vincent!" Cloud called out, joined by the others. They looked desperately around. "Look!" All attention was turned toward the smoke as something stumbled forward. Hojo stumbled forward, his body seemingly melting. "I could have won... I could've... It was all his fault..." He mumbled. He turned toward Sonrei next.
"D-Daughter... H-Help me... help me... you can help me!" He rambled insanely as he held out a hand, flesh dripping from the bones. Sonrei stepped back, a disgusted look crossing her face. "You're a horrible, disgusting bastard!" She hissed. She quickly pulled her Javelin Gun. "Multi-blast!" She mumbled as she fired her weapon, energy spilling from it. As it connected with Hojo, a sickening scream escaped his lips and he fell to the ground. The body began to melt slowly away.
Everyone quickly begun their searches again. Cloud finally stumbled forward, triping over a hand. "V-Vincent!"
"I FOUND HIM!" Cloud screamed as he desperately began to pull the rocks from his friend's body. Soon everyone had gathered around. Cid quickly rushed to aid him in removing the stones. Vincent coughed some blood up as he weakly opened his eyes. Cloud quickly cast Cure Three on his fallen friend. It didn't work.
"Everybody, quickly! We have to cast Cure together! Get all the Pheonix Down we have, and sombody equip the Pheonix summon!"
"C-Cloud... stop..." Vincent choked.
"My injuries a-are far too great to... heal... with m-magic. C-Chaos has... died... I can't live on with out him..."
"T-The rocks crushed my ribs... my legs... E-Everything..."
"I... I've lived a long... l-life... C-Cloud... I want rest... I'm tired... I just want to be with Lucrecia and my son..."
"Bury me... a-at the water... f-fall... P-Please..."
"Vincent... Y-You-"
"G-Go live your lives... Be happy..." With that, Vincent slowly closed his eyes and exhaled. Cloud buried his head in his hands and begun weeping quietly.
"I failed! What kind of leader let's this happen!?" Tifa walked slowly toward him and wrapped her arms around him. "It's okay, Cloud..." She whispered through her own sobs. Everyone stared at Vincent's body, shocked. Cid stood and walked away from the rest of the group, keeping his back carefully to all of them as he rested a hand on what was left of a mountain. Barret simply hung his head, unsure of how to react. Reeve began crying softly, as Yuffie collapsed to the ground, sobs making her entire body shake. Elena took one last look at the body, then turned to Rude, crying as she wrapped her arms around his body. Sonrei removed her glasses and stared at Vincent, her eyes showed sadness.
"Without Vincent, I couldn't have existed," She whispered as she began softly crying. Reno gently pulled her to him, she wrapped her arms around him. Reno and Rude exchanged glances. Nanaki began to howl sadly, and Yuffie wrapped her arms around him.