Onna: That's Shuiesha Jump, the comic, and Nobuhiro Watsuki, the creator!
Liv: ANYWAY!
Final Fantasy 7 here, is created by the all wise Hironobu Sakaguchi who works in Square. Musical director is Nobuo Uematsu and one'ovem directors is Yoshinori Kitase. Now the monster designer is-- aw, heck! ^^;;
Scroll down to the very end of this piece for the Jap and FF7 terms in case your don't understand. Afraid of spoilers? Don't worry! I made sure there is space between the main story and the terms. :) Enjooooooy! :)
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Destiny's Call - 2
By: Liv (aka LGStrife)
"%^$)ing ^&*%%!!" The Venus Gospel--a very strong spear, struck hard on the Zolom's neck. Blood spurted out of the deep wound causing the gigantic snake to shriek in intense pain. The heavy body fell down with a splash on the swampy ground, blood still gushing out.
"Ugh!!"
"Highwind!!"
Two voices shouted in disgust as the blood mixed swamp water splattered on their bodies. Cid Highwind still has his eyes on the dead Zolom, already standing at ease. Damned ^%&! Knowing there is nothing else to do with it and in the swamp, he turned around, a bit exhausted, and approached his dirty friends. "Sorry." He gave a cheesy smile.
"Whatever, c'mon. Let's get going." His blond friend walked over to his gold Chocobo and hopped on it.
Cid hopped onto his blue one. The other friend, the vampire-like one, rode on a black Chocobo. "C'mon now, it's not my fault for getting you people dirty...right, Vin?" He turned to the 'vampire'.
"Vincent." Vincent Valentine corrected. "Let's forget that. The day is not to be wasted by mere accident." He looked over the other blond friend. "Where do we go, Strife?"
"Hate t'admit it, but I have no idea." Cloud Strife sighed shaking his bowed head. He patted the gold chocobo lightly and held on it as it waddled a little getting ready to jog. "Giddy!" He called to his chocobo who warked and headed away from the swamps, south from it. He was so deep in thought of where to go next, he didn't notice someone.
"Yo, Spike!!" A voice called from afar.
"Huh?" Cloud snapped back to reality. There was a huge man on a chocobo waving at him. "Barret!" He waved back, his chocobo along with Cid's and Vincent's jogging towards the big friend.
The huge man from afar was Barret Wallace along with Cloud's childhood friend Tifa Lockhart. The Ninja from Wutai, Yuffie Kisaragi was with them. All were on their Chocobos.
"Where are the others?" Cloud asked finally reaching Barret. His chocobo pulled to an uneasy stop to a stable one.
"I don't know. Weren't they supposed to be with you?" Tifa asked.
"I said, split up. Of course they wouldn't be with me." Cloud answered. "Any idea?"
"Nope, not a thing."
"What about you, Yuffie?" Cloud asked the 16-year old thief. Though...he expected a sarcastic answer. To his surprise, it wasn't one.
"Not one, too." Yuffie replied. She heard a howl from a hill behind her. Turning around with her green chocobo, she pointed to what she would call: the humanized wolf. "There!!"
"Right!" Cloud nodded and smiled. "Giddy!" He commanded his Chocobo once more. The gold ride warked in compliance and set off. Soon, more warks were heard from behind. The earth shook slightly with the heavy feet of the chocobos moving. A red creature awaited for them, still howling. "Heya, buddy. How are ya?" Cloud asked gesturing for his ride to stop. He jumped off his Chocobo and knelt down brushing the fur of the creature.
"I am well, thank you." Nanaki, better known as Red XIII, replied. "We weren't able to find Sephiroth, though..."
Cloud sighed and stood up looking around. After the final battle in his head, he had thought Sephiroth was dead. That was until his visit in Mideel...
With thoughts of a new threat, Cloud rushed over the crowd around the Lifestream. He was with a villager who had informed him of a 'naked man' lying. When he was nearing, the crowd broke into two revealing a weakened silver haired man.
No!! Cloud's mind shouted. He didn't notice he had stopped from his jog. He stared in fear at the trembling stranger...the fiend...the enemy...
The one winged angel...
"H..." The man grunted, still trembling.
Cloud was weirded out of what the man had spoken. Why is he trembling? Is it a gesture of intense anger? Mayhaps...a struggle to move?
"C, Clou..."
"Sir! He's calling you!" The villager who ran with Cloud looked at him. But he was too shocked to face the villager. "Sir! Why don't you talk to him??"
And what? Get killed?? Cloud thought. He's dead...he's dead! I killed him! I defeated him!! He was no more!!
But then, why is he here?
Cloud tried hard not to gulp...he knew he had to approach him. Starting slowly, his feet got to work. Soon, he was seen kneeling near the man...holding him. "Sephiroth..."
"S, Strife..." Sephiroth grunted looking up.
Cloud wanted to back away now, his blue Mako eyes meeting Sephiroth's aquamarine snake-like ones. But...why? Why didn't he sense any anger? Or violence? What is this?
"Impelling...threat...must...warn...fight..." When Sephiroth had said 'fight', he seemed to have the hardest time saying it. It was then, also, that he had fainted with the gasps of many.
Cloud immediately reached for his wrist and checked the pulse. "...faint...but he can make it." Sephiroth was a strong man. Mere faint pulse will not indicate his upcoming second death. "Get me a cloak and a Chocobo! Hurry!!"
"Sir! What are you gonna do??" A woman asked while two villagers rushed off for the things Cloud needed.
"I'm taking him with me." Cloud looked for the Sephiroth's weapon. Where's that??He saw a black streak despite the wide green of the Lifestream not far. The Masamune! His mind called. Before the Lifestream could sweep it away, he had already reached for it and gotten it.
The sheath looked new...as if the sword was never drawn from it. Cloud grabbed the hilt of the deadly sword and pulled it off the sheath. The dangerous shine and sharpness was still there. His action had caused everyone to gasp. He returned it to the sheath. His right hand moved quickly to take his PHS. His thumb dialed a number. He moved the PHS to his ear waiting for someone to answer the call. "Hello?? CID! Cid, damn it! I need you to get the airship over Mideel Area! Hurry! No questions asked! MOVE IT!!" He ended the connection before the pilot could ask more. Cid should have no choice but to obey me.
"Sir!"
Cloud turned around. He grabbed the cloak from an old man and wrapped it around Sephiroth's body. A moan was heard. "It's okay, Sephiroth. I'm taking you to the others now." He turned to many men. "Help me." He stood up. Together with a few helpers, he was able to carry Sephiroth onto the white Chocobo. Cloud made sure he was settled securely before he had commanded the Chocobo to set off.
Doubt was the first thing that filled the AVALANCHE's minds...even after Sephiroth had explained to them of this 'new threat'. Now, Sephiroth sensed a strange phenomenon and flew off. God knows where he is...that was the reason why they are outside in the world now.
"Cloud,"
"Oh." Cloud turned to the huge stuff toy after he had reminisced. It was Cait Sith who had waved with his huge hand.
"You okay?"
Cloud nodded. Behind Cait Sith was a woman on a green chocobo. It made him smile a bit. "Excuse me," He approached the woman looking into her emerald eyes. Upon reaching her, he helped her off the chocobo. "Hey,"
"Hi, Cloud." Aeris Gainsborough greeted sweetly. "Any news?"
Cloud shook his head returning to seriousness. "Unfortunately."
"Where shall we head next?" Vincent asked again approaching Cloud with the rest.
Cloud looked at the darkening skies of Planet. Though it won't point to Sephiroth, they had no choice. It was where the Airship is landed. Also, the closest place to their position. "The Chocobo Ranch. Night is coming." Cloud looked over at his Chocobo and rode on it while the others do so as well. With a slight kick, the Chocobo walked beside Aeris'. "Let's go."
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The Chocobo ranch isn't far from their position now. Look at us...a bunch of weirdos riding Chocobos...what the hell... He slightly laughed at the thought shaking his bowed head. Laughs were also heard from around. "Huh?" He turned around to his team who looked at him weirdly.
"What the hell, what??" Barret asked.
Cloud shook his head returning to his path...but there was still the laugh.
Or how it looks like...'laugh'.
"Cloud!"
Cloud turned to Tifa who pointed across them. He followed Tifa's finger to the most unexpected scene.
A group of monsters crowded together.
"They seem to be attacking people!" Red XIII informed while his paws continue to run. That is...if his ears served him right.
"Sh*t! Vincent! Aeris! C'mon!" Cloud cursed under his breath. He drew his Ultima Weapon--a very huge sword, from his back and called the Chocobo to rush towards the fight. Aeris and Vincent followed next prepared with their weapons being part of Cloud's chosen party.
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"Kenshin! What now?!" Kaoru looked with fear at the monsters. Sure she had taken care of that cross dresser back in her home with her bokken. But...not THESE things!! There is one that looks like an ostrich, a motorcycle and many more kinds. "What are these?!"
"Don't worry, Kaoru-dono, I'm right here." Kenshin was prepared, positioned on his fighting stance, his sakabatou ready to kill, not humans but beasts, for his companions, Kaoru most especially.
"They're gonna eat us!!" Yahiko exclaimed backing away. He had no faith on his weapon and skills anymore.
"Yahiko no baka!" Kaoru was able to shout despite the fear. This is the perfect opportunity to put his skills to test! Or...maybe it's...a bit too...hard for him...
"Would you quit whining and be a man?!" Sano complained. He was ready with his fists and feet. "C'mon and get us!!" He challenged the monsters. But before the monsters could move to action, a whirl of wind took place around them. "Wha??"
"Nanda?!" Kenshin looked at the sky seeing the monsters are taken away. By the sight of such technique, he knew the monsters are dead. He doesn't know how, though...
"Who the hell??" Sano looked around and saw a man with a strange blond hair, his huge sword pointed to them. "WHOAH!" Sano got back to his fighting stance. This time, he was much more prepared to fight. "Point that huge sword somewhere else!"
A sword is what it looks like, at least...
Cloud silently returned his sword to his back and approached the victims or 'victims'. "You all right?" The closer he came, the more uneasy this...'rooster head' became. He stopped in his steps. "Relax, it was me who sent those monsters away."
Sano didn't speak, he was browsing in his head the strongest attack he had learned...only to be told to calm down.
"Maa maa, Sano." Kenshin patted his friend's back.
"...Che! I'll take you on anytime, kid!" Sano stood straight still facing the weird blond.
Cloud could only raise an eyebrow.
"Are you insulting me?!"
"Sano, daijoubu..." Kenshin said again.
Sano muttered.
Kenshin returned his sword to his sheath as he approached Cloud. "We're all right. What was that technique?"
"Finishing Touch." Cloud replied rather stoically. He heard the sky rumble. Looking up, it was then that he remembered that it was night time. "What luck, rain..." Cloud returned his attention to Kenshin, still wearing a serious face. "Why don't you come with us to the Chocobo Ranch?"
"Yeah, I think that's a great idea!" Sano punched his right palm with his left fist. Kaoru and Yahiko looked at him strangely. "Ahhh...ore wa...ano..."
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The wind blew strongly, the night seemed darker, it can be seen through the dimness of the light in the ranch and by the way the lamp hanging on the roof swayed from left to right. By a few people having to share Chocobos, they were able to accommodate the transport of the four. Cloud stood up after feeding his Chocobos with greens. He cleaned his hands patting them on his pants, still looking at his Chocobo. "It's a good thing we were able to reach this place before the thunder hits us." He looked at Kenshin.
"Hai, I agree." Kenshin nodded.
"The inn's room is designed for three people. My team and I will sleep elsewhere in the ranch. One of your family will have to sleep with us." Cloud informed Kenshin passing by him.
Family... The word echoed in Kenshin's head.
"By the way, we've been talking for so long ever since we met."
"Oro?" Kenshin turned around to the man who was now near the door.
"We haven't been introduced." Cloud's back was turned, but his neck was turned in such a way, he could face Kenshin.
"Oh!" Kenshin acted like he forgot. "Sessha wa Himura Kenshin de gozaru."
"Another one from Wutai?" Cloud smiled as he approached Kenshin and stretched his hand. The other words, he didn't understand. But he felt like 'Himura' is this man's name. "Am Cloud Strife. Former soldier from the Shinra Army. Leader of the AVALANCHE."
"Oro?"
"Oro?" Cloud felt like a question mark appeared above his head. "What?"
"Oh, nothing." Kenshin shook his head. His hand held Cloud's and shook it.
"Come in, it's getting cold out here." Cloud turned around lowering his hand and walked towards the Chocobilly's home. He knows Himura is following him.
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"This is Vincent Valentine, former Turk. Barret Wallace, original leader of the AVALANCHE, Tifa Lockhart, my childhood friend, Cait Sith, a...fortune teller from Gold Saucer, Yuffie Kisaragi, a thief and a ninja, Cid Highwind, our pilot, Aeris Gainsborough, my...*ahem* rescuer...anyway. Lastly, this is Red XIII or Nanaki." Cloud introduced.
"Hello." Red XIII greeted.
"Oro?!" Kenshin was surprised as Red XIII spoke. The others with him had shouted. "He can speak?!"
"This is scary!" Yahiko hid behind the shocked Kaoru who is sitting with Sano, who just fainted.
"I'm not any ordinary...dog, if you would classify me as one. I am what you see." Red XIII replied.
"He's a great guy, don't worry." Cloud looked up as he heard thunder...then an electrifying noise...then a cry. A tall figure crashed down the roof and broke the table where he fell.
"Sephiroth!!" Vincent exclaimed in surprise.
Sephiroth grunted. He felt hands help him up. "Sorry for being late. I got lost." He rubbed the burnt spot on his leg. "Damn..." He hissed.
"We were looking for you."
Sephiroth turned from his leg to Cloud. He sighed shaking his head returning his attention to his wound while he spoke. "I had trouble navigating myself in this Planet."
Cloud was a bit surprised. "You had trouble?" Though he would have laughed at Sephiroth, now's not the time.
Sephiroth hated the question. "After our previous confrontation, my mind must have grown...stagnant of my memories." Looking at the younger man again, he saw Kenshin just behind Cloud. "He is?"
"Himura." Cloud answered.
"Himura...hmph..." Sephiroth smiled rather mischievously and stood straight. "What a funny name."
"Himura, this is Sephiroth. I don't know how to describe him...just that he's a very powerful man."
"Am I supposed to be flattered?"
"Stop being sarcastic, Sephiroth."
Ano...I think it's about time I introduce my friends... Kenshin decided while the two people argued.
- End of Part 2 -
Jap terms time! :D And this time...Final Fantasy 7 terms!!! XD
1. %^$)ing ^&*%% (and stuff like that) are obviously swear words!
:D (^^;;)
2. Chocobo - the very handy transport of the Final Fantasy games. It's
a huge bird with blue eyes and two feet.
3. Wutai - it's an oriental town. Kinda like...ummm...Chinatown? ^^;;
4. Mideel - the town where the outburst of the Lifestream occurred.
5. Lifestream - a green 'river' where the lives of those who have passed
away are contained. It is also where you can hear the 'cry of Planet'.
It is said to be responsible of regeneration.
6. Mako - said to be the very energy/life of the planet.
7. PHS - a cell phone like thingy.
8. AVALANCHE - the original team consisting of Jessie (deceased), Biggs
(deceased and not from Star Wars), Wedge (deceased and not from Star Wars,
too), Barret, Tifa and Cloud is a widely known terrorist group. The bigger
one now is consisted of Vincent, Aeris, Yuffie, Cid, Cait Sith, and Red
XIII. We refer to them as the AVALANCHE because the people from the original
one had asked people to join their group. (Get me? ^^;;)
9. Bokken - a wooden sword, Kaoru's weapon
10. Sakabatou - Kenshin's reverse edged sword.
11. Yahiko no baka! - Stupid Yahiko! (Baka means stupid and no is used
to describe the subject...did I get that right? ^^;;)
12. Nanda?! - What?!
13. de gozaru- Kenshin's way of saying "desu" or "gozaimasu".
14. Daijoubu - all right
15. Finishing Touch - Cloud's level 3.2 limit break. A technique as
you RK fans'd call it. :)
16. Che! - Damn!
17. Ore wa - me/I; usually used by males. Females use "watashi
wa".
18. Ano... - Ummm...
19. Hai - Yes
20. Shinra - A capitalist company that supplies electric to the world
through Mako.
21. Chocobilly - one who cares for the Chocobos.
22. Sessha wa Himura Kenshin de gozaru. - This unworthy one is Kenshin
Himura. It's Kenshin's way of saying 'I am Kenshin Himura' which is supposed
to be 'Ore wa Himura Kenshin desu'. (The surname is said before the first
name (Himura-- surname Kenshin-- first name).)
23. Greens - them veggies that Chocobos eat...the only things they
eat, anyway.
24. Gold Saucer - a very famous amusement park in Planet
25. Planet - the world of Final Fantasy 7. Kinda like our Earth :)