Sephiroth's Revenge (Kingdom Hearts)

Chapter 1 - Flashback from the Past

Sora, Donald, and Goofy would be walking down their ways towards the exit of the Olympus Coliseum as they were talking to each other.

Goofy: Sora, that was one great battle over there.to tell ya the truth, we were thinking you would have died after being hit by that 3rd Sin Whatever- the-name-is.

Donald: It's Sin Harvest Goofy, and he's right. We were worried about you Sora.

Sora: I'll be alright Donald, no need to worry about me. Now I'd say we go on to the End of the World.

Donald: I agree, we must defeat Ansen and the Heartless as soon as we can, or otherwise.

Goofy: GAWRSH DONALD, DON'T IMAGINE STUFF LIKE THAT! We are going to defeat them, and to bring the worlds back to its places.

Sora: Ok them guys.let's go!

The three of them would reach the main door to get out of that world, as their Gummi Ship was parked in behind those doors, but just as soon as Sora was about to open them, a familiar voice was heard, as Cloud Strife would be running as fast as he could, trying to catch up with Sora and the others:

Cloud: WAIT!

Sora *turning around*: Huh?

Donald and Goofy *turning around as well*: Huh?

Cloud: Wait guys.

Goofy: Hiya Cloud!

Sora: Hey! What's the matter?

Cloud: Sora, we need to talk.in private. It's important!

Sora: Ok.guys, can you wait here for a second?

Donald: Sure.

Cloud would them walk over to one of the corners on the main area, with Sora following him. He would finally sit down onto the floor, as Sora did the same:

Sora: What's up?

Cloud: Sora, do you have any idea of who faced you for that Platinum Title?

Sora: To tell ya the truth.no!

Cloud: That's what I thought! You see, that.that.killer you faced was simply one of the reasons that I decided to ally myself with Hades.

Sora: I'm listening.

Cloud: It all started a few years ago at Hollow Bastion.

Cloud's mind would them start to picture a gigantic battlefield (exactly like the one on the Olympus Coliseum, just different colors to it), with the castle being seen to its easy, as the sunshine shined its bright onto 2 people that were down there, and the audience that was watching it. He would them imagine Sephiroth, holding up his Masamune sword onto his right hand, and he would imagine himself back them, with his Buster Sword (completely intact) in both hands, as the crowd was on its feet. A person who was sitting in a throne, on possibly the seat with the most capability of seeing everything, with a shining golden crown over his head, and the most beautiful robes you could ever image would stand up, as the crowd quieted down to let him speak:

King: THEM IT'S SET.THE 2 FINALISTS OF OUR TOURNAMENT, CLOUD STRIFE AND SEPHIROTH WILL FIGHT UNTIL DEATH FOR THE TITLE OF "GOD"! AND REMEMBER, YOU CAN GIVE UP AT ANY TIME, THERE WILL BE NO SUMMONS ALLOWED, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF THEM ALL.THIS IS JUST A GAME. SO GO AHEAD, HAVE FUN, AND LET THE BEST WIN!

The crowd would erupt onto their feet as the King finished his speech.

Cloud *talking about it*: Ansen was our King at that time, and there was this tournament they were running. Sephiroth and I were the finalists, the best fighters in the whole kingdom. Everyone was there, even my best friends above all.Squall, Cid, Yuffie, and the person that I miss so much in this entire universe.my beloved Aerith!

Sora: WAIT A MINUTE! *hits self on head* I know these guys; they're on Hollow Bastion right now.

Cloud *surprised*: WHAT? Sora, are you serious about this?

Sora: Yes! They're trying to find ways to beat the Heartless.

Cloud: I see.anyways, back to the story. Sephiroth and I were going up on a brutal battle, beating the holy living hell out of each other, and we did not care at all. Aerith and the others were watching me, as they cheered me on, not giving up on the hope that I was going to be victorious. But them.lightning struck as fast as I could even see it.

Cloud's mind would get back to the memory of that day, as Sephiroth and himself were both going on a sword fight, with Sephiroth on the defensive, as Cloud kept on attacking and attacking with the Buster Sword, but slash after slash, Sephiroth looked confident, as he would dodge one of Cloud's slashes, and quickly disappear into thin air, slashing across Cloud's back, as a loud yell would be coming out of Cloud's lungs. Aerith placed her hand onto her mouth in shock, as Squall and Yuffie were as surprised as ever. Sephiroth would disappear again, just to be seen 15ft above the fallen Cloud!

Sephiroth: Sin Harvest!

But just as Sephiroth spoke the name of his best move outloud, Aerith would quickly stand up from her chair, in time enough to scream:

Aerith: WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!

Sephiroth would somehow hear the scream, and look around, until he finally saw Aerith on her feet from far away. His face would smirk, as he looked in between the fallen Cloud and Aerith, as the rainbow that prepares Sin Harvest was already above his head. Sephiroth would open up his black wing, and float towards where Aerith and the others were. Squall and Yuffie would see him coming, as Squall pulled his Gunblade out.

Squall: He's coming! Yuffie, Aerith.RUN!

Squall would put his Gunblade in front of his body, in a fighting stance as Sephiroth still approached them. Yuffie was trying to push Aerith to come with her, but she was still on her feet like a rock facing a missile rocket coming at it. Sephiroth would finally stop on his way, as he was 3 feet away from Squall and the others.

Sephiroth: Enjoy your stay in the Promised Land fools!

But just as Sephiroth was about to finally use Sin Harvest, Cloud Strife would be running down the arena as fast as he could with his Buster Sword grasped onto his right hand. His eyes with total determination in them, he was not letting Sephiroth even touch a finger on his friends, and Aerith!

Cloud: AERITHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

The footsteps would become louder and louder, as Strife would jump onto the air, Buster Sword ready to strike, as Sephiroth looked at his opponent from above, and simply pitied him, as a disgusting piece of garbage.

Sephiroth: So you still haven't learned.very well!

With that, Sephiroth finally released the Sin Harvest attack on Cloud. It would be a direct hit, as Cloud felt his body not functioning, his screams taking over his body because of the pain. Aerith and the others looked shocked, as Cloud was still in mid-air, screaming to the top of his lungs. With that, he finally started falling down slowly, but Sephiroth wasn't through yet.he went in the direction of Cloud, as he raised the Masamune in the air, and started to slash away on the already weak Cloud. Blood would coming out of everywhere, as Aerith was now in tears, covering her eyes, as Squall and Yuffie could do nothing, but look at the carnage. Sephiroth would finally send his final slash, which would slash Cloud's chest open, as more blood came out of him. With that.Cloud would finally fall down to the mat, as dead as doornail.

Cloud: I knew that after that last hit that I died!

Sora: So that's what happened.that's why you have been here!

Cloud: What do you mean?

Sora: I may not know you very well, but I can see it now.it all makes sense. It makes sense in why you went to Hades and joined him. You still haven't found that light you need to guide you.

Cloud: But I don't understand.before I died, I had something that drove me into getting out there, and doing my best, but now.I'm not confident enough about my skills, I don't know if I can look at Aerith's face ever again, after dying in front of her eyes.and not be able to do anything about it!

Sora: DON'T SAY THAT!!!!!!

Sora would get up from his seat, with a look of anger towards Cloud.

Sora: Just because you don't THINK you have the light deep down inside of you.IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO GIVE IN TO YOUR OWN FEARS! I understand what you went through.but there's still a light inside of you, you like it or not. Cloud; don't give in to the darkness now, especially with Aerith in some kind of crazy hope that you will come back. No matter what happens, have confidence on yourself, and find the light you need. When you do.you'll be ready!

Cloud would just stare at Sora for a second, before hugging him like a brother, tears of joy running down his eyes. Sora wouldn't know what to do for a second, but he would understand what Cloud was going through, and he would embrace Cloud as well.

Cloud *sobbing*: Tha.thank.thank you Sora! Thank you.

Sora: Anytime!

Sora would finally let go of Cloud, as he looked back at Donald and Goofy shouting him to come already. Cloud would say goodbye to Sora, and start to walk back towards the arena, as Sora went his way towards where Donald and Goofy were. The 3 of them would open up the doors that gave access to where the Gummi Ships were parked at, as Donald would give a quick look at Sora:

Donald: Well.what was that all about?

Sora: I'll explain it on the way to Hollow Bastion.long story!

The 3 of them would them get into their Gummi Ships, and simply head away towards Hollow Bastion. Cloud would be now on the top roof of the Coliseum, staring at the stars above, wondering what future had planned for him.

Cloud: No matter what now, I'll find that light.and them.I'll possibly see you again, my dear.Aerith!