Chapter 2: To The Crater We Go

Chapter 2: To The Crater We Go

It's already half pass day. Cloud and Tifa were still in the Nebilheim Mountains to get to Rocket Town.


Tifa: I'm tired already… Can't we rest for a while? (Panting)

Cloud: Once we get to Rocket Town, you can rest. For now, we have to travel without stops. Who knows what's in here now.

Tifa: Okay. Okay…

As they were getting deeper in the mountains, strange creatures attacked them. They were no ordinary creatures… They were different.

Cloud: What the--!? (Surprised!)

Tifa: What are they? I haven't seen these monsters before…

Cloud: Like I told you earlier, it's different now. We'll just have to fight our way out.

Tifa: Here goes nothing! (Positioned to battle)

The monsters were more than a dozen. They are out numbered… The first monster attacked Cloud and was separated from Tifa. Then another monster attacked Tifa and was pushed on the other end…

Cloud: Damn! They're strong…

Tifa: CLOUD!!! (Scared)

Tifa: I guess it's no use screaming for help… I gotta kill them if I want to live.

Tifa used her punches and kicks to push the creatures away. However, the creatures have strong armors and resistance that Tifa can just push them not even an inch.

Tifa: GRRRR…. You asked for it! Fire Three!!!

Tifa used the strongest Fire Magic by equipping the Fire Materia. The creatures that attacked Tifa got roasted into crisp. Meanwhile, Cloud was busy with his battle. Cloud used his sword to slash the enemies into halves.

Cloud: Eat my sword!

The monsters were decreasing in numbers. They were able to escape to safety and were already at the end of the mountains.

Cloud: That was a tough battle.

Tifa: You can say that again… I haven't been into combat for a year!

Suddenly, a huge creature that is twice as big as the ones they battled before came out. The creature was ugly. It looked human, but at the same time a strange beast. Cloud and Tifa were surprised that they almost can't move.

Cloud: What a huge creature…

Tifa: Whatever it is, I think we should defeat it in order to get out.

Cloud: I guess you're right. (readying his sword)

The creature went in rage that they were almost crushed. Luckily, they were fast to evade the attack. While the monster was getting ready for another attack, Cloud used his sword to slash the creature. Unfortunately, the creature was even stronger that his sword almost cracked. Their attacks were useless against the creature.

Cloud: How can we defeat this creature?

Tifa: I don't know. My feet is already aching…

Then the creature stomped on the floor and a big quake happened. The floor was rumbling and they fell down to the ground. The creature was about to crush Tifa with one of his foot; Cloud stabbed the creature in the leg. The creature went in rage that it almost caved in.

Cloud: If we don't stop it now. We might get crushed.

Tifa: We have to think of a plan.

Cloud: Hmmm… I know! Tifa, use this Materia and use Freeze on it. When it gets frozen, I'll break it into pieces using my limit break, Braver.

Tifa: I hope your plan works! (Doubting)

Cloud: Trust me.

As they were about to put the plan into action, the creature charged towards them. Luckily, Tifa quickly cast Freeze on the creature and it got frozen. Cloud then used Braver and he leaps high into the air, and brings his sword down to the creature. The plan worked and the creature broke into pieces.

Cloud: It worked! (Said in joy)

Tifa: Yeah!! (Very happy)

Cloud: I told you it would work. (A bit boastful)

They were about to exit the cave, then a mysterious man they never seen before came out. The man looked like tough. He is well built and carries a big sword. His hair was long like Sephiroth's and his eyes expresses violence.

Man: I congratulate you in defeating my minions. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Cloud: Who are you?! What do you want from us?
Man: How rude of me not to introduce myself. I'm called Violence. I'm one of Sephiroth's Minions.

Cloud: Minions? I've never heard of that.

Violence: But of course you don't. We cannot forget the day you have killed him, so we, his minions, joined forces to kill you!

Tifa: Do you have something to do with Aerith?

Violence: Who? We do not care of her. Our mission is to defeat you!

Violence then vanished into thin air. Cloud and Tifa were confused to what have happened. They already went out and passed the mountains. At last, they're already in Rocket Town.

Tifa: At last we're here! Chance to rest!

Cloud: Okay, but once we find Cid.

Tifa: Whatever you say.

They went to Cid's house and knocked on the door. Cid was surprised as he opened the door. He was surprised to see Tifa and Cloud.

Cid: Long time no see, friends!! What can I do for ya!

Cloud: You see. we need your ship to get to the Crater.

Cid: What!? What are you going to do there?

Cloud: To find a lost friend.

Tifa: Ahem! You mean your "LOVE". (Said in envy)

Cid: I don't understand. You mean Aerith?

Cloud: Yes! It's a long story, so please can you lend it to us.

Cid: Since you are my friends, okay. I'll agree, but I'll pilot the ship. However, I'm sorry but I can't join you in your adventure coz' I still have a lot of things to do. This is the only way I can help you. Sorry.

Cloud: It's okay! Thanks! (Appreciates it)

Cid: I'll get ready the ship, okay?

They waited for a few minutes and at last they flew towards the Crater.

Cid: It would take an hour to go there so just rest for a while.

Tifa: Yipee!

Cloud: Okay.

They were at the back of the ship. Tifa and Cloud were talking about what happened in the mountains.

Cloud: Tifa, do you think this is one of the tests that the old man told us?

Tifa: I guess so. I never knew that there were still minions of Sephiroth.

Cloud: I'm confused… How come they do not know about Aerith?

Tifa: Everything will be cleared once we get into the Crater.

Cloud: I hope you are right. I'm going to take a nap.

Cloud fell asleep and dreamed of Aerith again. This time, Sephiroth was in there holding Aerith. Cloud went furious and took his sword out and slashed Sephiroth.

Cloud: Let her go.

Sephiroth: There's nothing you can do to help her in this situation. Mwahahahahahaha!

Aerith: Cloud… In this world, there's nothing you can do… You must face him in reality…

Cloud woke up because Cid announced that they were already near the Crater. Suddenly, strange flying creatures came out of nowhere attacking the Highwind. They rushed as fast as they could into the cockpit to see what's going on.

Cid: We can't go any further if we don't do something to stop them.

Cloud: Get your weapons ready. We're going to defeat them.

To be continued…