I Promise.........
Chapter 27- Maybe This Is My Path To Follow
Jade clutched her stomach, crimson red blood was oozing down from a deep wound. Her spear weapon clattered to the ground, it was not within her reach. But like she could do anything besides stand there in pain. She was surprised, he appeared unconscious. She fell to the ground landing on her knees as though she was begging. " You won't win Vincent, you may have won the battle but you've lost the war." Vincent smirked, " I am already charging into war and it will be victorious for me. Cause you're already dead." Vincent loomed above, his shoulder hurt like hell. She got him that was for sure but either way he won. " Jade smiled,. " Yes, but the same horrible fate will befall your dear Yuffie...the poison." Jade then collapsed on her back and took her final breath…then silence. Once Vincent was sure she was dead he sighed, he tricked her for sure. Yet, he was still worried about Yuffie they probably didn't notice the poison so he would have to find his esuna.
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Chaos had swiped his claw out at her and did get her left arm. Suddenly Vincent felt Chaos's pain from within. " Chaos! What is happening?!" Vincent cried out, he was worried. " That stupid slut got me. That…" Before Chaos could even finish his sentence he was transforming back. Vincent knew he had to come up with something quick and he did. " It appears your time has come already.." " You time has come before mine.." Jade surprised quickly brought her spear down trying to kill him before he could do anything. Vincent was quick enough to move his head but it was replaced by his shoulder. The spear went in hitting his bones…hard. Vincent's face did not twist in pain. He knew it would be a sign of weakness, Jade quickly withdrew her weapon. Preparing to try and give the final strike again. But Vincent was quickest when it came to attacking first. He withdrew the death penalty and shot. His bullet found its victim and tore inside of her stomach. Jade let out a shrill cry and then…"
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To Vincent this had been a short encounter, now he had one problem. Getting back to the Highwind. He could transform into Chaos but he wasn't sure if he had enough strength to even fly. Vincent sighed and allowed his mind to call forth Chaos. He did transform and Chaos seemed steady, We kicked her a$$ huh? Correction I did. Don't be full of yourself Vinnie, If I hadn't knocked her down to the ground with my claws we would have never got her. If you had been paying attention I wouldn't have a bleeding shoulder now would I? Well…You started it!!! Vincent shook his head inside and then heard Chaos snort. What now? I see a golden chocobo that looks good….for eating. Chaos quickly dived after the chocobo, Stop Chaos! Chaos did not hear but he did see, before Vincent. It was Yuffie and she shouldn't be traveling in the condition she was in. Vincent I am going to land in front of her then transform. Why? Look. Vincent looked and his voice caught in his throat. There she was, hair billowing in the wind….gray stormy eyes staring ahead with a determined look. Vincent smiled and noticed they were close to landing.
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Yuffie's chocobo flailed around wildly. " Stop it you stupid bird!" The bird looked into Yuffie's eyes, fear was clearly sketched across them. Yuffie sighed and patted the bird's head gently. They continued, until Yuffie saw a dark figure ahead, with a red cloak billowing around him. She knew only one person with the same exact figure and cloak and that was….Vincent Valentine. She kicked her chocobo a little to encourage it to run faster.
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Vincent knew by now she should have spotted him, if not then hey he would surprise her. Vincent realized she did spot him when he noticed the chocobo's speed increase. He smiled, thinking of all the fun they had together. He usually never had fun with Lucrecia. He wouldn't forget her but he knew there was another path for him. He sighed and waited for the fast approaching Yuffie.
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Yuffie got closer inch by inch, or so it seemed to her. She noticed the crimson blood against crimson red. She urged her chocobo to go even faster and reached Vincent. '"Vinnie!" Vincent smiled and Yuffie ran over to him after she stopped the chocobo and hopped off. She grabbed him in a great big bear-hug, and to his surprise and hers he hugged back. " Are you okay, Yuffie?" Yuffie looked at him, " I should be the one asking if you are okay." Vincent shook his head and smiled slightly. " Complete the smile mister!" Vincent looked at her and his face was straight again. Yuffie smiled, " Fine then!" She pinched his cheeks and turned them upward so they would form a curve which would create a smile.
" I Win!" Vincent just shook his head and smiled genuinely. " You shouldn't be traveling in your current condition Yuffie." " I know, I know. What about You!?" " I am the only means of transportation." Yuffie sighed, " Well, come on I have a tent and we can camp out here tonight. I should have two." Vincent nodded and looked for a nice spot to put the tent. He noticed a lonely tree in the middle of the wide rolling plains. " Over hear Yuffie!" Yuffie grabbed the reins of her chocobo and lead it to the new area where they would rest. She grabbed the small pack she had on her bird and began to unpack. Inside it contained potions high potions, etc etc. It also contained bandages ointments and treatments. She dug around her other big bag and found one tent. " I know I brought two!" Vincent stood there slightly worried. Yuffie continued to dig while Vincent put up a small fire and began to cook them some food.
Yuffie sighed, " Oh well, uh….Vincent….." Vincent had been lost in his thoughts and had forgotten about the tent problem that might occur. " Yes?" " I only have one tent, I think it was stolen by a monster when I was fighting. Vincent was quiet for a few moments, " Let's eat first then worry later about that." Yuffie nodded her head and say down near the fire next to Vincent. She devoured the food gratefully, and in no time they had finished their supper. Vincent sighed and brought up the conversation with the tents. " I'll sleep outside then." " You can't!" They got in a short argument until Yuffie's chocobo obviously got annoyed and walked over to both of them. Who by now were standing in front of the tent with the flap open. The chocobo shook his head and gave Vincent a hard nudge which caused him to tilt. Unable to maintain his balance he fell on Yuffie and in turn Yuffie fell inside of the tent with Vincent on top of her. Great, what's next..... " Sorry."
" No problem. Just that STUPID BIRD!" Yuffie yelled hoping the bird heard her. " Well Since you are in here we might as well share." Vincent pondered for a moment before nodding, they both lay down with their backs towards each other. Maybe this is my path to follow.
