Chapter 7: Who are you anyway?
As I woke up Aeris to get out of the cell Tifa came in.
Tifa: We should get going.
Red XIII: I can smell the source of this. It leads up.
Cloud: Tifa, Aeris, come with me.
Barret: Me and newcomer will stay and clean.
Again with my name.
Perry: What now?
Barret: Dunno. Let's follow them.
The two of us walked on. Following the trail of blood.
Barret: Now that I think of it. We don't know where you come from.
Perry: oh.
I forgot about that. I come from another reality. But who would believe that? I had to make something up quickly. Unfortunately the only thing I could think of was getting near Sin's toxins. But it wouldn't work here. My scar!
Perry: I don't remember.
I felt my forehead where the scar is.
Barret: Must be that amnesia thing.
Perry: I think so. I don't remember my past to well.
Barret: Good enough for me.
We arrived at Floor 70, The president's office.
Perry: Huh?
Barret: He's…dead! The president of Shinra Incorporated is dead!
Tifa: Then this sword must belong to.
Cloud: Sephiroth!
Tifa: He's still alive?
Cloud: Must be. Only he can use that weapon.
A helicopter is whistling by outside.
Barret: Rufus! ^&(& I forgot about him!
Cloud: Who?
Barret: Vice President Rufus, The president's son.
We marched outside to confront this new guy.
Rufus: Who are you guys?
We all did our introductions.
Perry: Perry! An aloof guardian!
I always considered myself an aloof guardian, watching out for those that paid no attention to me.
Rufus: What a crew?
Cloud: Guys you need to get out of here!
Barret: Say whut?
Cloud: Just do it! This is a crisis for the planet.
Barret: The hell's that mean?
Cloud: Just do it! I'll explain later.
We all ran until we came to floor 69.
Aeris: Cloud! I just thought of something!
Tifa: I'll stay and wait. You gotta get out of here.
Aeris: Alright.
Perry: I stay too! It's not safe alone here.
Tifa: Fine.
The three others leave.
Tifa:
Perry: What's wrong? You don't look happy to see me.
Tifa: It's just…oh its nothing.
Approaching her I put my arms around her waist.
Perry: You can tell me.
Tifa: It's…I'd rather not.
Perry: Alright. It wouldn't hurt to keep it in.
Tifa: Thanks.
Perry: That's what lovers are here for.
She was thinking something about me. But judging on her expression it wasn't good.
Perry: Please cheer up.
Tifa: I'll try. It's just I don't want to hurt you.
Perry: I trust you won't.
Tifa: Let me enjoy this moment. Please.
Perry: Sure thing.
She too wrapped her arms around me leaning her head on my chest.
Perry: As long as we can.
Tifa: Ok…
She was crying. Why? It was like she had something she didn't want me to find out.
Perry: Why are you crying?
Tifa: …sniff…oh it's…well…I have something to tell you…
Perry: Go on.
Tifa: It's-
She is cut off by Cloud running down the stairs.
She pushes me away with more force than she should have.
Perry: Woah.
Tifa: What happened to Rufus?
Cloud: I couldn't finish him.
Tifa: Aeris and the others should be down on Floor 1 by now.
Perry: We should go meet up with them.
Running to the elevator we entered and pushed the button to go down to Floor 1.
On the elevator ride I decided to talk to Tifa. What did she want to tell me?
Perry: What was it you were saying earlier?
Tifa: Oh…it's…
Again we were cut off. A giant helicopter machine came whirling down.
Perry: Heli Gunner!
It was Heli Gunner alright. Except he looked very badly damaged. Must have been from Aeris and the others.
Cloud: Save it you two! Time to rock.
Perry: You do know we are useless? We can't physically attack it from here.
Tifa: Than Magic will be our answer.
She casts a spell of Ice at it.
Perry: Good move! Now for Fire!
I used my fire spell but it barely singed it.
Perry: Anyone got Bolt!
Cloud: Coming right up!
He cast a Bolt spell on it. The machine looked damaged.
Heli Gunner: Attack Pattern AC!
It flipped on its side and used its front and bottom right cannon on Tifa.
She was poisoned and fell asleep.
Perry: Man. She don't look too good.
Searching frantically through my pockets I found a Potion.
Perry: Won't cure the poison but will slow the effects!
Tilting her head upward I poured the liquid down her throat.
Perry: Gotta wake her up.
Cloud: Keep trying! I'll use Bolt's to distract it!
Perry: Gotcha!
He continued to blast it with Lightning. I kept thinking of ways to wake Tifa.
Perry: Attack her!
I didn't want it to hurt so I tried to make it as weak as possible.
Cutting her a bit she woke up. Still feeling sick from poison.
Tifa: ugh…I don't feel so good…
Perry: I'd use Cure on yourself quickly.
Tifa: ok…
She used Cure to counter act my attack.
Cloud: Say goodnight!
He gave it one more Bolt, which caused it to malfunction and dive down to the ground below. A loud explosion was heard.
Perry: That was difficult.
Cloud: Here Tifa.
He handed her an Antidote. She drank it to cure the poison.
Tifa: Thanks Cloud.
She gave him a happy smile. To me it seemed like she really appreciated it. No, I'm over exaggerating. She loves me. We were a couple. I didn't have to worry. Did I?
Perry: We're on Floor 1.
Cloud: I'll meet up later.
As Tifa and I got out of the elevator he went up another floor.
Barret: What's going on? Where's Cloud?
Tifa: No time to explain. Let's hurry.
Aeris: But where is he?
Tifa: Just follow me.
We all followed her to the back where the truck was.
I heard another engine start up and Cloud rode down the stairs in a motorcycle.
Barret: Hop in!
I jumped in the rear and Tifa drove it up the stairs to Floor 3. Guess this is the motorcycle chase.
Tifa: Hang on guys!
Cloud revved the motor and shot through the window to the highway. We soon followed.
When we landed it felt like I was about to fall out.
Perry: I think we were spotted.
Barret: Yeah. That damn Shinra was eyin the building.
Cloud: Guys alright.
He drove up alongside of us and then looked back.
Cloud: Company!
The Shinra was getting bikers of their own after us.
Cloud: I'll hold em off.
Taking out his sword he swiped at multiple troops knocking them over.
Perry: I could help too!
Barret: Same here. Long range style!
He shot at a distant soldier knocking him down.
As one red one came next to us I took my sword and cut him across the head. Obviously he went tumbling down behind us.
After what seemed like forever the troops withdrew.
Perry: They're running?
Barret: That was odd.
Then came a larger "thing".
Perry: Motor Ball.
Cloud came up to us again.
Cloud: When we stop I want Perry and Aeris to help me fight it.
Perry: I'm with you!
Aeris gave a nod from the passenger side.
We ended the highway.
Perry: Let's go Aeris!
Tifa: Careful guys!
Perry: Don't worry Tif we'll be back soon.
The beast charged and knocked all of us over.
Aeris: Ouch. Who makes such a thing with spike wheels?
Perry: Whoever it is it's gonna die.
Cloud: Bolt should work well here.
He shocked it like he did Heli Gunner.
Perry: Guess what? Take this?
I found an S-Mine in the Shinra Building. I threw it at the machine and it caused heavy damage.
It bent down and spewed fire, which really hurt us.
Aeris: Don't worry! Healing Wind!
She used her Limit skill to heal all the damage we received.
Cloud: Hey Perry? You got your Limit?
Perry: Hell yes!
Cloud: Use it after mine!
He rushing in to Cross Slash after he cut the "kanji" He flipped over my head and I came in with…
Perry: Giant Swing!
The Golf like swing was immense.
Cloud: It should almost be dead.
With one last Bolt the thing exploded multiple times and was gone.
Perry: That was fun!
Tifa: You okay guys?
Perry: Just fine.
Cloud: Same here.
I expected her to run up and hug me. Well we can't have everything.
Barret: What now?
Cloud: I still have to settle it up with Sephiroth.
Tifa: I'm coming too.
Perry: Me too!
Aeris: Same here.
Cloud: Alright.
Tifa: Then. Goodbye Midgar!
After climbing down a cable to the outskirts. And having Aeris land on me…we set out for beyond. First to Kalm.
Tifa: Perry when we get to Kalm we'll have time to relax a bit.
Perry: Great!
Walking away she had a worried look on her face.
Perry: What's up with Tifa lately?
What is up with her? Well you'll find out soon enough.
As I woke up Aeris to get out of the cell Tifa came in.
Tifa: We should get going.
Red XIII: I can smell the source of this. It leads up.
Cloud: Tifa, Aeris, come with me.
Barret: Me and newcomer will stay and clean.
Again with my name.
Perry: What now?
Barret: Dunno. Let's follow them.
The two of us walked on. Following the trail of blood.
Barret: Now that I think of it. We don't know where you come from.
Perry: oh.
I forgot about that. I come from another reality. But who would believe that? I had to make something up quickly. Unfortunately the only thing I could think of was getting near Sin's toxins. But it wouldn't work here. My scar!
Perry: I don't remember.
I felt my forehead where the scar is.
Barret: Must be that amnesia thing.
Perry: I think so. I don't remember my past to well.
Barret: Good enough for me.
We arrived at Floor 70, The president's office.
Perry: Huh?
Barret: He's…dead! The president of Shinra Incorporated is dead!
Tifa: Then this sword must belong to.
Cloud: Sephiroth!
Tifa: He's still alive?
Cloud: Must be. Only he can use that weapon.
A helicopter is whistling by outside.
Barret: Rufus! ^&(& I forgot about him!
Cloud: Who?
Barret: Vice President Rufus, The president's son.
We marched outside to confront this new guy.
Rufus: Who are you guys?
We all did our introductions.
Perry: Perry! An aloof guardian!
I always considered myself an aloof guardian, watching out for those that paid no attention to me.
Rufus: What a crew?
Cloud: Guys you need to get out of here!
Barret: Say whut?
Cloud: Just do it! This is a crisis for the planet.
Barret: The hell's that mean?
Cloud: Just do it! I'll explain later.
We all ran until we came to floor 69.
Aeris: Cloud! I just thought of something!
Tifa: I'll stay and wait. You gotta get out of here.
Aeris: Alright.
Perry: I stay too! It's not safe alone here.
Tifa: Fine.
The three others leave.
Tifa:
Perry: What's wrong? You don't look happy to see me.
Tifa: It's just…oh its nothing.
Approaching her I put my arms around her waist.
Perry: You can tell me.
Tifa: It's…I'd rather not.
Perry: Alright. It wouldn't hurt to keep it in.
Tifa: Thanks.
Perry: That's what lovers are here for.
She was thinking something about me. But judging on her expression it wasn't good.
Perry: Please cheer up.
Tifa: I'll try. It's just I don't want to hurt you.
Perry: I trust you won't.
Tifa: Let me enjoy this moment. Please.
Perry: Sure thing.
She too wrapped her arms around me leaning her head on my chest.
Perry: As long as we can.
Tifa: Ok…
She was crying. Why? It was like she had something she didn't want me to find out.
Perry: Why are you crying?
Tifa: …sniff…oh it's…well…I have something to tell you…
Perry: Go on.
Tifa: It's-
She is cut off by Cloud running down the stairs.
She pushes me away with more force than she should have.
Perry: Woah.
Tifa: What happened to Rufus?
Cloud: I couldn't finish him.
Tifa: Aeris and the others should be down on Floor 1 by now.
Perry: We should go meet up with them.
Running to the elevator we entered and pushed the button to go down to Floor 1.
On the elevator ride I decided to talk to Tifa. What did she want to tell me?
Perry: What was it you were saying earlier?
Tifa: Oh…it's…
Again we were cut off. A giant helicopter machine came whirling down.
Perry: Heli Gunner!
It was Heli Gunner alright. Except he looked very badly damaged. Must have been from Aeris and the others.
Cloud: Save it you two! Time to rock.
Perry: You do know we are useless? We can't physically attack it from here.
Tifa: Than Magic will be our answer.
She casts a spell of Ice at it.
Perry: Good move! Now for Fire!
I used my fire spell but it barely singed it.
Perry: Anyone got Bolt!
Cloud: Coming right up!
He cast a Bolt spell on it. The machine looked damaged.
Heli Gunner: Attack Pattern AC!
It flipped on its side and used its front and bottom right cannon on Tifa.
She was poisoned and fell asleep.
Perry: Man. She don't look too good.
Searching frantically through my pockets I found a Potion.
Perry: Won't cure the poison but will slow the effects!
Tilting her head upward I poured the liquid down her throat.
Perry: Gotta wake her up.
Cloud: Keep trying! I'll use Bolt's to distract it!
Perry: Gotcha!
He continued to blast it with Lightning. I kept thinking of ways to wake Tifa.
Perry: Attack her!
I didn't want it to hurt so I tried to make it as weak as possible.
Cutting her a bit she woke up. Still feeling sick from poison.
Tifa: ugh…I don't feel so good…
Perry: I'd use Cure on yourself quickly.
Tifa: ok…
She used Cure to counter act my attack.
Cloud: Say goodnight!
He gave it one more Bolt, which caused it to malfunction and dive down to the ground below. A loud explosion was heard.
Perry: That was difficult.
Cloud: Here Tifa.
He handed her an Antidote. She drank it to cure the poison.
Tifa: Thanks Cloud.
She gave him a happy smile. To me it seemed like she really appreciated it. No, I'm over exaggerating. She loves me. We were a couple. I didn't have to worry. Did I?
Perry: We're on Floor 1.
Cloud: I'll meet up later.
As Tifa and I got out of the elevator he went up another floor.
Barret: What's going on? Where's Cloud?
Tifa: No time to explain. Let's hurry.
Aeris: But where is he?
Tifa: Just follow me.
We all followed her to the back where the truck was.
I heard another engine start up and Cloud rode down the stairs in a motorcycle.
Barret: Hop in!
I jumped in the rear and Tifa drove it up the stairs to Floor 3. Guess this is the motorcycle chase.
Tifa: Hang on guys!
Cloud revved the motor and shot through the window to the highway. We soon followed.
When we landed it felt like I was about to fall out.
Perry: I think we were spotted.
Barret: Yeah. That damn Shinra was eyin the building.
Cloud: Guys alright.
He drove up alongside of us and then looked back.
Cloud: Company!
The Shinra was getting bikers of their own after us.
Cloud: I'll hold em off.
Taking out his sword he swiped at multiple troops knocking them over.
Perry: I could help too!
Barret: Same here. Long range style!
He shot at a distant soldier knocking him down.
As one red one came next to us I took my sword and cut him across the head. Obviously he went tumbling down behind us.
After what seemed like forever the troops withdrew.
Perry: They're running?
Barret: That was odd.
Then came a larger "thing".
Perry: Motor Ball.
Cloud came up to us again.
Cloud: When we stop I want Perry and Aeris to help me fight it.
Perry: I'm with you!
Aeris gave a nod from the passenger side.
We ended the highway.
Perry: Let's go Aeris!
Tifa: Careful guys!
Perry: Don't worry Tif we'll be back soon.
The beast charged and knocked all of us over.
Aeris: Ouch. Who makes such a thing with spike wheels?
Perry: Whoever it is it's gonna die.
Cloud: Bolt should work well here.
He shocked it like he did Heli Gunner.
Perry: Guess what? Take this?
I found an S-Mine in the Shinra Building. I threw it at the machine and it caused heavy damage.
It bent down and spewed fire, which really hurt us.
Aeris: Don't worry! Healing Wind!
She used her Limit skill to heal all the damage we received.
Cloud: Hey Perry? You got your Limit?
Perry: Hell yes!
Cloud: Use it after mine!
He rushing in to Cross Slash after he cut the "kanji" He flipped over my head and I came in with…
Perry: Giant Swing!
The Golf like swing was immense.
Cloud: It should almost be dead.
With one last Bolt the thing exploded multiple times and was gone.
Perry: That was fun!
Tifa: You okay guys?
Perry: Just fine.
Cloud: Same here.
I expected her to run up and hug me. Well we can't have everything.
Barret: What now?
Cloud: I still have to settle it up with Sephiroth.
Tifa: I'm coming too.
Perry: Me too!
Aeris: Same here.
Cloud: Alright.
Tifa: Then. Goodbye Midgar!
After climbing down a cable to the outskirts. And having Aeris land on me…we set out for beyond. First to Kalm.
Tifa: Perry when we get to Kalm we'll have time to relax a bit.
Perry: Great!
Walking away she had a worried look on her face.
Perry: What's up with Tifa lately?
What is up with her? Well you'll find out soon enough.