Chapter 4
The Truth is Revealed
2 years later
A hooded figure walks into a bar. The bar is filled with normal looking people. The person sat down at a table and ordered gin and tonic. The barmaid was in her late forties will the barman was also in his late forties. The figure was soon the only one left. Hey buddy closing time. He walk out to see the cold blue sky he remember the adventure he had. Ever sense he came back to life he's been drowning his past in booze. As he staggered to the old abandoned mansion he called home. He though of how the others were doing. He curled up into a corner and slept. Wack! Huh? Dave asked. Wake up its time to go. Go where listen there not much time until his awakening. Huh? Dave got up but saw no one. He had no idea where he had to go or why but he had a feeling it had to do with the reactor in the mountain. Dave walk out in to the middle of the town square to find the son of the owners of the bar, Zaq. Zaq walked over to him and asked where he was going. Dave told him and they both went for it was dangerous to walk Mount Nible alone at night. As they reached the summit they saw the old abandoned reactor. Why are we here anyway? Zaq asked. Listen I need you to stay out here. Why? Listen just do it! Alright. Dave walked in the reactor. He jumped from chain to chain to reach to door on the other side. When he finally reached the door he had to pry it open. He walked into see a room of pods all the same; broken, except for one. As Dave approached the pod it began to open. An old feeble man stepped out of the pod. Ah finally you are here. Huh? What are you talking about? I will explain all. As you can see I'm your true grandfather. Your father was an evil man who killed for the sake of killing. He as like you were created to be a more perfect solider. I injected your grandmother with Jenova cells while your father was in the womb. I could not do that with you because your father before took your mother and you from our research lab. She died soon after she arrived in the world you once called home. A family found you on their doorstep. They were the people you called family. They raised you as there own until they died due to Darhawk's uncontrollable thirst for power. All but your bother was killed. Bu......t n...o..w that YOU`VE coMe back t....o m..e I can make YOU CoMpLeTe. With his last ounce of energy he felt towards Dave's back injecting him with Jenova cells. AHHHHHHHHH. Dave screamed as the needle priced his back. He felt dizzy and fell over. He got up and left. Dave now knew that he had to know the truth and only person could tell him. Dave left the reactor to find Zaq sleeping on the wall. They went back as they arrived back a town it was nearing sunrise Zaq decided to sneak back into his house while Dave just waited in the town square. A few hours later the town was a hustle and bustle. Dave felt a strong guiding presence almost push him off the water tower. Dave walked into the bar to find Zaq sitting there with his parents. Zaq how many times do I have to tell you not to go up to Mount Nibel without our permission. Tifa go easy on the boy I mean he is and adult. Cloud you stay out of this. Dave went over and apologized to them about asking Zaq to go up there with him. Tifa didn't really notice him so he just went back outside to wait for Zaq. Dave soon found that it was almost noon when Zaq finally emerged from the bar. Zaq I just wanted to say good bye. What? Why are you leaving? he asked. Well I just figured that now is the best time to go. But why? Well its just time for me to be moving on. The time draws Nye my old friend. Huh? Dave turned around to see no body. Well anyway I'm going so I guess this is good bye. Dave began to walk off. Zaq ran to catch up with him he told him he was coming to. He ran back to the bar and emerged with a pair of tribal swords. Hey we can go now. Wait!!! Tifa ran out and hugged Zaq goodbye crying into his shirt. Cloud stood there with a silent vigil. The two were off. Back at Niblehelm. Cloud faints due to some mysterious force. Are you alright. Tifa asks him. Yea only it feels like Sephiroth was here. How can that be, we killed him all those years ago. I don't, I really don't know? As the two fought their way up to the mountain. As they nearly finished the climb they came to an old cave as they walked in Zaq slipped and fell down a tube. Zaq you alright? Yea something broke my fall. All of a sudden the ground began to shake and then a huge hole was ripped into the side of the mountain. RAAAAAAAAGH. What the hell is that? Dave asked. That would be the materia keeper. He's bigger then my parents told me he was. The beast was ten times its original size. The beast snarled and attacked Dave and Zaq. Throwing Zaq against the wall and knocking him to the wall. He got up brush himself off. He noticed a tear in his jacket. Flames grew in Zaq`s eyes. Okay bitch you wanna play then lets play! Zaq whipped out both of his swords and stabed the monster straight between the eyes. The beast scream and hissed as his wound was made larger with every passing slash. The beast die with a painful look on his face. Zaq sank backwards to notice what he had done. Hey Zaq come on lets go. The two the set off for Rocket Town. When they got there Dave felt something an Evil force at work somewhere but he didn't know where it came from. Well here we are. Zaq chimed in. Hey Dave I've got to go see someone wanna come with? Eh I don't know I mean I fell tired and shit. Well why not just ask to sleep there it would be cheaper then going to the inn. Okay fine. They both walked past an abondoned scaffolding. Well here we are. Okay. Zaq knocked on the door and was greeted by a grizzled old man. Eh whatta ya want. Oh. Zaq, its you its been a long time. Yea it has. Well Tom's in the back if you wanna see him. They both walked around to the back to see him. Aw fuck that doesn't fucking go there. Shit I knew I forgot that. Damn it there goes that bolt. TOM! Zaq yelled. Ow, son of a bitch. Tom knocked his head on the hood of the engine. Who the fuck is it. Zaq? How the fuck is it going, I haven't seen you in years. After some small talk they went inside where Zaq and Dave explained that they where venture off to see the world. Not knowing the truth behind Dave's motives. With best wishes Cid gave Tom his harpoon. Here son use it well as I did. Yea were not gonna get anywhere on foot. So here she is. Tom tore off the cover of the Tiny Bronco. Well come on guys the world's not gonna wait for us. They once again set off for adventures unknown. Meanwhile back in rocket town. Hmm those eyes I've seen then somewhere before but where? Cid pondered this question. Eh, I'm sure its no one important. The three of them were growing weary of the ride so they stopped at the nearest town. Where are we? Dave asked. This is Cosmo Canyon. Zaq said. Dave looked around the area to see a village not to far off. When they entered the village the were greeted with harsh and stern looks soon after they arrived, they were arrested. Tom this is all your fault. Dave yelled. How do you figurer? Tom said. Well if you hadn't been cursing up a storm we wouldn't be in here. As the two argued into the night the argument die down and they all fell asleep. In the middle of the night Dave heard a voice calling to him. Dave your true journey now begins with the cells of Jenova coursing through you, you will soon become once like your father. Huh? Dave woke up with a cold sweat all over his body. He noticed that the wound he had gotten from the shot was now gone. He paid no attention to this and left. When they were all awake the warden let them wash up. Dave noticed a streak of white in his hair. He began to wonder if it had to do with that person who spoke to him last night. Have Dave what's with the steak of hair? Zaq asked. I have no idea it was like this when I woke up. Just then the warden walked in and told them they were free to go. When they left the jail they decided to leave. Walking out Dave noticed a mage run right into him he wore a wide brim hat made from thatch straw. Oh I'm sorry I really must be going. he said. After the mage ran up the steps he was followed by a panther. Dave noticed that the mage had forgotten a piece of paper. Hey Dave come on. Zaq yelled. Hold on. he said back. Dave pick up the piece of paper what he saw shocked him. It was a picture of Him. Dave decided to go see the mage at the top of the village. Hey guys I have something to do, do you think you could stay out of trouble. Yea I think we can manage it. Tom yelled. As Dave climbed the stairs he reached the weird looking building at the top of the mountain. He knocked on the door. There was no answer. He tried again. He then noticed something fall behind him. He stepped back and noticed him on the mage on the roof. He began to throw rocks at Dave. Ahhhhhh!! What are you doing? Dave asked. You look like him but I know your not he's dead. You can't be him! The mage ran back inside crying. He's been like that ever sense he came anyone who reminded him of his older brother he would throw rocks at and yelled and scream at them. Huh? Dave turned around to see a red catlike beast lying on the ground. Its been almost two years sense he came here hasn't made any friends besides my son Ninja. He usually keeps to himself and doesn't talk much. Oh By the way my name is RedXIII. the beast said. Mines Dave and I was wondering how he was doing. He said. Then you must be his older brother. Well come in I would also like to here your tale of how you ventured out of the shadow realm. When Dave walked in he was giving dirty looks by Joe and Ninja. Ninja! come here for a moment. The black panther climbed downstairs. Yes. He said. Can I talk to you outside for a moment. Sure. As they both left. Dave climbed the stairs. Joe its been along time. Humph your not him I know he was always there he never left me alone like that. He promised to be there to help me. Joe burst into tears. He would never abandon his post no matter how small he was always there. He continued to cry. Joe listen I know it might be hard but it is me. Remember what Omega weapon said 3 years ago. He promised on this very day that I would return to the world of the living. So here I am. please believe me. Joe just looked at him and said. Hmph. I knew something like that couldn't keep you down. When RedXIII and Ninja returned Dave began to explained his story. When this was over Joe knew that him revealing the truth would not be far away. After he was done explaining his story Joe once again decided to go with Dave and help him defeat Darkhawk. As the two left Dave turned around and saw Ninja sulking around. HEY! Ninja why don't you come with us. We could always use more help. Dave asked. Can I. Yes I believe it is time your destiny began. but before you go take this he gave him the diamond clip. My father gave this to me when I was on my journey so you deserve to wear as we did. The all of a sudden four other kittens emerged from the shadows. So your finally going out older bother. Yup its my time to shine. Be good now. All in unison they agreed. So when they left Dave explained who they were to Zaq and Tom. Well guys its time to move out. So they set out for Gold Saucer. When they were about half-way there the tiny bronco broke down. As Tom tried to fix it he was lost without his tools or sacrementis. Here let me look at it. A women dress in a black coat with a scarf covering her face. As soon as she began she was done. There. Whoa how did you do that? Tom asked. Well it's all how you look at it. They asked her what her name was. The names Cayt. Alright then Cayt how about you come with us. Okay its better then hanging around here. okay then lets head out to gold suacer. As they came close to it, it seemed to grow out of the ground. Here the entrance is over here. They passed thought an old abbondened boom town. They boreded the ship and set off for Gold suacer. After fifeteen minutes they arrived at the top. Well here we are, okay everyone meet at the ghost house at 5 ok? Dvae asked. Everyone just agreed and left. As Dave walked alone though the park he got sight of something or someone behind him almost like someone he knew. He shrugged it off and went on. A few minutes later. Shit what happening to my arm. Dave had lost control of his fingers. Only temporary he was still frightened. As he walked he saw everyone doing there thing. Joe was whooping ass in the arcade Tom was blowing all his money at the chocobo tracks, Zaq was getting the highest scores in Rocket coaster. Although he couldn't find Cayt. As he walked through he felt the presence again only now right behind him. He felt to arms wrap around him as tight as they could. He turned around to see a bright faced Jen hugging him. After then talked for awhile Dave told her to them he group at Ghost house when she was finished her job. Dave decided to pass time by trying his luck in the Battle Square. When he got there all where dead. Killed violently with a sword. Dave saw everything ransacked. He walked into the battle square and was attacked by three guys in suits. Two of them he recognized as Kyle and Chuck, the other looked almost like Chuck only lighter skin. Chuck, Kyle? Yea what is it to you? Chuck asked. Its me Dave. Listen I know who you are piece of shit. Only reason we're here is to help Darkhawk. Kyle said. Oh and this is my cousin Cj. The three attacked Dave with 3 different swords and sword form. He was soon on his back. As Chuck went for the final stab Zaq burst into the room and blast the sword out of Chucks hand. Well I guess you have others to help well this isn't over! Chuck said.
Who was that? Zaq asked as he help Dave to the ground. Oh someone who I though was my friend. Just then a team of heavily armed solders burst in and began to fire without warning Dave knew these weren't anyone normal they were Darhawk's men. Dave and Zaq leapt behind a pillar to get ready for there assault. Dave was still badly injured from before. Damn I don't know if I can help? Dave said. Its okay I should be able to help. Zaq walked out into the middle of the bullets and every bullet that came close to him fell onto the ground. He laughed as everyone of them can running towards him with swords. Zaq leapt up into the air and cut everyone of the soldiers` head off. Come on man this doesn't look good. Zaq helped Dave to the front of the Entrance way. Then Four people were all dressed in suits. Chuck stood there clapping, he laughed as he introduced the forth member of there team. This is Kayla and she like the rest of us work for Darkhawk. Did you ever wonder how Darkhawk always knew where you were? Chuck asked. No I won't listen to your lies. Dave said. Dave began to feel strange his blood flowed faster his adrenaline pumped through his entire body. His eyes glew red with anger. He began to attack widely without warning all of them seemed to have been trained to deflect only his blade. His anger flowed through him like blood. His insanity was growing it wasn't until to late when he recognized what happened they were gone. He stood there breathless and passed out. He awoke in Ghost House alone. He looked around to see no one. He search the entire Hotel but no one. He then felt an ominous presence behind him. A retched beast stood behind him and devoured him. He awoke in the middle of Battle Square Drenched in a cold sweat. He was then grabbed by a guard and thrown down a hole in the back of battle square. He landed in a desolate desert area. There was no escape from it. He looked around for any signs of life. He was all alone. He wondered if everyone else was okay. He got to remembering how this all got started he didn't remember all the people he met alone the way only those who changed his life. He decided to try and find some food. Meanwhile it was getting let at Ghost house. Where's Dave and Zaq? Joe asked. I have no idea but they'd better get here soon or I'm leaving. Tom just said under his breath. Joe decided he had waited long enough and went to look for them. Joe searched every where and asked everyone. When he got to battle square he saw Zaq restrained in cage. He ran up to it and asked him what happened. Zaq explained how Dave had gone nuts and nearly killed everyone and then passed out. He then told him how they drug Dave off and took him into Battle Square. Joe noticed that the area was surrounded by guards everywhere. Joe began to recite sleep spells and he to was retained. As both of them sat in the cage they racked their brains to find a way out of the cage. Just then a rock fell down and knocked Zaq on the head he looked up to Tom hanging from the scaffolding. He then looked over to the entrance to see Cayt standing there. Tom leapt down and began to attract their fire. He got hit three times but it didn't seem to faze him. While Tom did that Cayt helped Zaq and Joe out of the cage. Thanks. Joe said No prob. she replied. They got to the Back of Battle Square. Jen and Tom came in behind them. Ok we need to get down here some how. Zaq said. Well there's only one way. After he said that Joe jumped down the tube. Okay. Zaq replied and one by one they fell down. Tom looked around for one last second and as the solders burst in he jumped down. As they looked for Dave they found traces of an old town that use to be there. Just then a Gun shot was heard. They ran to where they heard it. They found Dave lying on the ground. He was shot in the arm by tank of some sorts. He got up and saw them. He felt relived that they were alright. He fought the tank to the best of his abilities. He destroyed most of it before he passed out. Tom and Zaq ran over to help him up before the tank could run over him. The tank turned and went right for Joe. Joe stood there almost under a daze. As the tank neared him the earth began to rumble. Parts of red metal began to form in one spot. The metal began to form a great beast. Its roar shuck the earth. It whipped one of its claws and destroyed the tank. The beast slumped over on to its knee. It began to speak. Listen to me carefully. When the time comes one of you will pay for your wrong doings it will be soon, that one will live again only if a great quest is completed. He then fazed out of existence. That was weird. Dave said. Well how are we gonna get out of here? Joe asked. We'll there's always this. Tom pointed to a buggy that was still in working order. Okay lets. Just as they boarded the buggy, Darkhawk appeared and sent them to another world. Well at least he's on his way to becoming like his father. As he said this the Darkhawk clone fell and died.