Sorry, if it seems I take so long to update my fic but work with me here
people. I have school and I want to make it worth your time. Haste makes
waste anyway.
Chapter 36: Space Cowboys!
Well, my birthday was very nice. Yuffie and I went back to our rooms in the inn.(still dark out).
Yuffie: Man. And I just took my clothes off.
Perry: Well at least these clothes feel good.
The shirt was loose but just the right size. The pants were very nice too. They also had these cool loops that connected to the two front belt loops and then at the back loop. And you can't forget sis's scarf.
Perry: I love everyone.
Yuffie: You sound so happy.
Perry: I am. I mean this is probably one of the best birthday's I've ever had. Well time to sleep it off.
Yuffie: Yeah. That cake seemed so small. It's like it inflated in my stomach.
Perry: Know what you mean.
I got in bed and just shut my eyes as Yuffie walked up to me.
Then it happened again.
Perry: What? I'm back! I thought I told you not to bring me here!
???: I had no choice. You see I've been trying to keep the government out. They didn't like the results of our little endeavor.
Perry: What do you mean?
???: Soldiers are trying to find their way here. Luckily I managed to keep them out for awhile. The explosion from your accident has kept them at bay for awhile.
Perry: But, why am I here?
???: Your abilities. You possess what the game would call Materia. With that you should be able to stop the soldiers.
Perry: Hell no! The Materia has more use than just power.
???: But that is its purpose in the game.
Perry: That's its main function, but it has more feeling to it than that. I want out.
???: Wait! What are you doing?
Perry: I'm going back whether you like it or not! And don't mess with me!
???: Fine! But don't blame me if you wind up trapped forever.
Perry: Be the best thing that would happen to me.
???: Well if must go then do so.
Perry: Who are you anyway?
???: I'm the designer of this machine
Perry: I mean. Who are you? What's your name?
???: My name is Denzel Adams. Yourself?
Perry: Just call me Perry.
Denzel: Well, then best of luck to you.
Perry: Same to you Denzel...
I was sent back. And I found myself again with Yuffie on top of me. She was awake.
Perry: What?
Yuffie: Thought we could take Cid's advice from earlier today.
Perry: Advice?
Yuffie: You know?
~flashback~
Cid: Surprised you two aren't making out!
end flashback~
Perry: You wanna make out?
Yuffie: Well. We have known one another for awhile.
Perry: But I wouldn't know where to start.
Yuffie: Well I'm no whiz either so let's just try. You know you still have an hour left of your birthday.
Sure this sounded stupid and pointless at the time. Any other occasion and I would've said no. But hey...
Perry: What the hell why not?
Well while we were "occupying" our time Cloud was talking with Cid about the situation.
Cid: So, they're heading to Rocket Town?
Cloud: Seems so. We should be ready.
Cid: They're using my rocket too. Man, I'm having my dream snatched up from me again.
Cloud: We won't let the Shinra have their way.
Cid: Yeah. Those (*&$*(#%(&er's. Well, I'm bushed. Later.
Cloud: Yeah. In the morning be ready to fly.
When the morning came I awoke to find a very happy Yuffie next to me.
Yuffie: Man. Never thought it would be that good.
Perry: Me either. But anyway. We should get moving.
Yuffie: Don't be such a grouch!
Perry: I'm sorry.
Yuffie: That's okay. But it's so comfortable in a bed like this.
Perry: Ok. Let's enjoy ourselves just a little longer.
We stayed in bed just a little longer. But after a few minutes Barret knocked on our door and told us to get out.
Yuffie: Oh well. Time to go.
I got back into my new clothes. Yuffie on the other hand, she was still in that same beige shorts with the top button undone and her pale green short shirt.
Perry: Could use a new look.
Yuffie: Huh?
Perry: Nothing. Nothing at all.
We made our way downstairs and everyone was ready to leave.
Cid: Okay. Let's get moving.
Cloud: Let's mosey.
Cid(under his breath): Damn. What a loser.
We made it to the Highwind and we set a course for Rocket Town.
Cid: If ya don't mind Cloud. I'm gonna lead the charge into town.
Cloud: Fine with me Cid. You should take two of us with you to be safe.
Cid: Hey, Perry and Red XIII! Get ready to go.
Once in town everyone was staring at the rocket. It was getting ready to launch.
Cid: Hey Shinra! Get the hell outta MY rocket!
He charged full speed at it killing about three soldiers in the process.
Perry: Hey, Cid, calm down!
Red XIII: We should follow.
We made it to the top of the catwalk and Rude was in the way.
Rude: Nobody is gonna stop us.
Soldier: Shall we assist sir?
Rude: Not a bad plan. Let's take em.
It was difficult to fight in such tight quarters. But magic didn't seem to stop us.
Rude: Quite good.
Perry: Be ready!
I unleashed Fire3 upon all three of them. Those All materia I got for my birthday helped a bunch.
Cid: Why are ya even here?
He used Dragon Dive on the rest killing them.
Red XIII: Lunatic High!
With a roar of energy I felt my strength increase and I was moving very very quickly. Haste must have been cast on me.
Using just normal attacks we finished the rest of them off.
Cid: Let's get inside.
Soldier: Hey what happened to Rude of the Turks?
Perry: Oh, those guys are outside. They don't look too good.
Soldier: I won't let you pass.
Cid: Shaddup!
He skewered him and tossed him outside.
Cid: The control room!
Engineer #1: Captain! This plan is brilliant!
Cid: The hell you guys doing here?
Engineer #3: We're gonna put a Materia Bomb into the rocket. It's gonna destroy Meteor.
Cid: How's the rocket?
Engineer #2: Everything is ok. The only thing left is the engines.
Cid: Who's taking care of that?
Engineer #3: Shera's doing it.
Cid: God! What a bunch of wizards you guys are? She's gonna take 100 years!
Engineer #1: Everything else is ready to go.
Cid: I'll take care of everything guys. Get outta here.
Engineers: Godspeed Captain!
Perry: Wait a minute! We're not going into space are we?
Cid: No! We're going into the ground. Where the hell else are we going?
Red XIII: But this use of materia isn't wise.
Cid: I don't care! This is my dream. My chance to soar into space.
Perry: Space. Man I dunno.
Cid: Too late now. Don't be afraid.
Perry: Man I wise you hadn't brought me.
Cid: Well just sit back and enjoy the ride.
???: Hehehe. Almost time to launch.
Cid: Palmer? The hell are you doing?
Palmer: Well the navigation computers were acting up so I launched it!
Cid: Damn. So it's just on autopilot?
Palmer: Yup! Almost lift off!
Cid: No countdown? Not the same.
Palmer: Lift-Off!
Outside the rocket...
Cloud: It's taking off. Get clear!
Yuffie: But wait? Isn't that going to crash into Meteor?
Barret: Get back!
Yuffie: I can't leave!
Tifa: There's no choice!
She took Yuffie and ran. The rocket lifted off the ground with incredible speed. The buildings were shaken and everyone was blown away.
Tifa: That was intense.
Yuffie: Perry. I don't want him to die up there!
Tifa: Oh, Yuffie. Have faith. I'm sure Cid has a plan.
Cloud: yeah. Besides, Perry's a tough kid. Never really thought he'd make it this far.
Tifa: Cloud! He's stronger than you think.
Cloud: Maybe a little.
Back in space.
Cid: How you feeling kid?
Perry: Like hell!
Red XIII: Well the worst is over.
Perry: Yeah. What now guys?
Cid: Well the autopilot has us on a course into Meteor.
Red XIII: The huge materia?
Cid: Should be up there. I'll go get it.
He went up and Red XIII and I waited.
Red XIII: You sure you feel okay?
Perry: I'm okay. Don't worry. I'll live.
Red XIII: Wonder how we'll get out of this situation.
Perry: Cid probably has an escape pod or something on this.
Cid: I got it. Now time to get out of here.
Red XIII: How?
Cid: I have an escape pod for these kind of things. There I've activated it. It's down the hall.
We all left the control room and as I passed by the way we entered I saw space outside the window.
Perry: Wow. Cid, take a look.
Cid: Wow is right! Space sure is beautiful.
Perry: Well we should get going.
Cid: yeah.
Once down the next ladder we were in the engine room. But as we passed the eighth engine it exploded on us.
Perry: Woah. That was close.
Red XIII: Are we all intact?
Cid: AW shit!
Cid was pinned under some heavy debris. He couldn't move.
Perry: Oh man. Let's get him out.
Red XIII: I'll try. It's hard without opposable thumbs.
Perry: This is too heavy.
Red XIII: Let's keep trying.
Cid: Damn it. Just go! Don't worry about anyone but yourself.
It looked hopeless.
Cid: So. Tank No. 8 was malfunctioning. Shera you were right.
Shera: Don't give up now Captain.
Cid: Shera?
Shera: I decided to tag along.
Cid: Shera, I'm sorry.
We all tried to move it. I lost my grip and fell down backwards, but the piece I was lifting was still being lifted.
Perry: What?
It was moving up just by thinking. Guess I can move some things with my mind. Must be one of the other benefits of the game. Must have rubbed off from my Double Team limit break.
Perry: Almost out.
I used my arms to move it again and in a few seconds Cid was free.
Cid: Let's get out of here.
Red XIII: Must be up ahead.
Cid: Hey how's the escape pod doing?
Shera: It's in perfect working order. I've checked it up until today.
Cid: Then in that case I'm relieved.
Shear: Thanks.
We sat down and waited to be ejected.
Perry: Not this again.
We launched out and could see the rocket soar into Meteor as we hit the atmosphere.
Cid: So long Shinra No. 26.
Barret: There goes the rocket.
Cloud: This should be interesting.
Then the sky just lit up in a flash of light. It blinded the entire world.
Perry: Woah, intense!
When the light cleared we all still saw that large orb in the sky. It was reforming itself.
Cid: Look out! We're about to land.
We hit the water and floated back to the top. Cid called everyone else and they were on their way to pick us up.
Cloud: Hey everyone!
Cid: Good to see you all.
Yuffie: Perry!
She ran full speed and just tackled me.
Perry: Great to see you too Yuffie.
Tifa: We thought you'd all died!
Cid: Nope. Good old Cid was here.
After quite the reunion we went back to the ship to discuss the next move.
Cloud: Well Meteor is still falling. How do we stop this?
Barret: Hey, do you think Aeris knew?
Tifa: Aeris. What was her plan?
Cloud: That's not a bad idea. She seemed to know how to stop Meteor but what was she doing?
Red XIII: Perhaps grandfather knows of an explanation.
Perry: Let's just see what sis was up to.
I already knew but I just wanted to sound like I was playing my part in the game.
Chapter 36: Space Cowboys!
Well, my birthday was very nice. Yuffie and I went back to our rooms in the inn.(still dark out).
Yuffie: Man. And I just took my clothes off.
Perry: Well at least these clothes feel good.
The shirt was loose but just the right size. The pants were very nice too. They also had these cool loops that connected to the two front belt loops and then at the back loop. And you can't forget sis's scarf.
Perry: I love everyone.
Yuffie: You sound so happy.
Perry: I am. I mean this is probably one of the best birthday's I've ever had. Well time to sleep it off.
Yuffie: Yeah. That cake seemed so small. It's like it inflated in my stomach.
Perry: Know what you mean.
I got in bed and just shut my eyes as Yuffie walked up to me.
Then it happened again.
Perry: What? I'm back! I thought I told you not to bring me here!
???: I had no choice. You see I've been trying to keep the government out. They didn't like the results of our little endeavor.
Perry: What do you mean?
???: Soldiers are trying to find their way here. Luckily I managed to keep them out for awhile. The explosion from your accident has kept them at bay for awhile.
Perry: But, why am I here?
???: Your abilities. You possess what the game would call Materia. With that you should be able to stop the soldiers.
Perry: Hell no! The Materia has more use than just power.
???: But that is its purpose in the game.
Perry: That's its main function, but it has more feeling to it than that. I want out.
???: Wait! What are you doing?
Perry: I'm going back whether you like it or not! And don't mess with me!
???: Fine! But don't blame me if you wind up trapped forever.
Perry: Be the best thing that would happen to me.
???: Well if must go then do so.
Perry: Who are you anyway?
???: I'm the designer of this machine
Perry: I mean. Who are you? What's your name?
???: My name is Denzel Adams. Yourself?
Perry: Just call me Perry.
Denzel: Well, then best of luck to you.
Perry: Same to you Denzel...
I was sent back. And I found myself again with Yuffie on top of me. She was awake.
Perry: What?
Yuffie: Thought we could take Cid's advice from earlier today.
Perry: Advice?
Yuffie: You know?
~flashback~
Cid: Surprised you two aren't making out!
end flashback~
Perry: You wanna make out?
Yuffie: Well. We have known one another for awhile.
Perry: But I wouldn't know where to start.
Yuffie: Well I'm no whiz either so let's just try. You know you still have an hour left of your birthday.
Sure this sounded stupid and pointless at the time. Any other occasion and I would've said no. But hey...
Perry: What the hell why not?
Well while we were "occupying" our time Cloud was talking with Cid about the situation.
Cid: So, they're heading to Rocket Town?
Cloud: Seems so. We should be ready.
Cid: They're using my rocket too. Man, I'm having my dream snatched up from me again.
Cloud: We won't let the Shinra have their way.
Cid: Yeah. Those (*&$*(#%(&er's. Well, I'm bushed. Later.
Cloud: Yeah. In the morning be ready to fly.
When the morning came I awoke to find a very happy Yuffie next to me.
Yuffie: Man. Never thought it would be that good.
Perry: Me either. But anyway. We should get moving.
Yuffie: Don't be such a grouch!
Perry: I'm sorry.
Yuffie: That's okay. But it's so comfortable in a bed like this.
Perry: Ok. Let's enjoy ourselves just a little longer.
We stayed in bed just a little longer. But after a few minutes Barret knocked on our door and told us to get out.
Yuffie: Oh well. Time to go.
I got back into my new clothes. Yuffie on the other hand, she was still in that same beige shorts with the top button undone and her pale green short shirt.
Perry: Could use a new look.
Yuffie: Huh?
Perry: Nothing. Nothing at all.
We made our way downstairs and everyone was ready to leave.
Cid: Okay. Let's get moving.
Cloud: Let's mosey.
Cid(under his breath): Damn. What a loser.
We made it to the Highwind and we set a course for Rocket Town.
Cid: If ya don't mind Cloud. I'm gonna lead the charge into town.
Cloud: Fine with me Cid. You should take two of us with you to be safe.
Cid: Hey, Perry and Red XIII! Get ready to go.
Once in town everyone was staring at the rocket. It was getting ready to launch.
Cid: Hey Shinra! Get the hell outta MY rocket!
He charged full speed at it killing about three soldiers in the process.
Perry: Hey, Cid, calm down!
Red XIII: We should follow.
We made it to the top of the catwalk and Rude was in the way.
Rude: Nobody is gonna stop us.
Soldier: Shall we assist sir?
Rude: Not a bad plan. Let's take em.
It was difficult to fight in such tight quarters. But magic didn't seem to stop us.
Rude: Quite good.
Perry: Be ready!
I unleashed Fire3 upon all three of them. Those All materia I got for my birthday helped a bunch.
Cid: Why are ya even here?
He used Dragon Dive on the rest killing them.
Red XIII: Lunatic High!
With a roar of energy I felt my strength increase and I was moving very very quickly. Haste must have been cast on me.
Using just normal attacks we finished the rest of them off.
Cid: Let's get inside.
Soldier: Hey what happened to Rude of the Turks?
Perry: Oh, those guys are outside. They don't look too good.
Soldier: I won't let you pass.
Cid: Shaddup!
He skewered him and tossed him outside.
Cid: The control room!
Engineer #1: Captain! This plan is brilliant!
Cid: The hell you guys doing here?
Engineer #3: We're gonna put a Materia Bomb into the rocket. It's gonna destroy Meteor.
Cid: How's the rocket?
Engineer #2: Everything is ok. The only thing left is the engines.
Cid: Who's taking care of that?
Engineer #3: Shera's doing it.
Cid: God! What a bunch of wizards you guys are? She's gonna take 100 years!
Engineer #1: Everything else is ready to go.
Cid: I'll take care of everything guys. Get outta here.
Engineers: Godspeed Captain!
Perry: Wait a minute! We're not going into space are we?
Cid: No! We're going into the ground. Where the hell else are we going?
Red XIII: But this use of materia isn't wise.
Cid: I don't care! This is my dream. My chance to soar into space.
Perry: Space. Man I dunno.
Cid: Too late now. Don't be afraid.
Perry: Man I wise you hadn't brought me.
Cid: Well just sit back and enjoy the ride.
???: Hehehe. Almost time to launch.
Cid: Palmer? The hell are you doing?
Palmer: Well the navigation computers were acting up so I launched it!
Cid: Damn. So it's just on autopilot?
Palmer: Yup! Almost lift off!
Cid: No countdown? Not the same.
Palmer: Lift-Off!
Outside the rocket...
Cloud: It's taking off. Get clear!
Yuffie: But wait? Isn't that going to crash into Meteor?
Barret: Get back!
Yuffie: I can't leave!
Tifa: There's no choice!
She took Yuffie and ran. The rocket lifted off the ground with incredible speed. The buildings were shaken and everyone was blown away.
Tifa: That was intense.
Yuffie: Perry. I don't want him to die up there!
Tifa: Oh, Yuffie. Have faith. I'm sure Cid has a plan.
Cloud: yeah. Besides, Perry's a tough kid. Never really thought he'd make it this far.
Tifa: Cloud! He's stronger than you think.
Cloud: Maybe a little.
Back in space.
Cid: How you feeling kid?
Perry: Like hell!
Red XIII: Well the worst is over.
Perry: Yeah. What now guys?
Cid: Well the autopilot has us on a course into Meteor.
Red XIII: The huge materia?
Cid: Should be up there. I'll go get it.
He went up and Red XIII and I waited.
Red XIII: You sure you feel okay?
Perry: I'm okay. Don't worry. I'll live.
Red XIII: Wonder how we'll get out of this situation.
Perry: Cid probably has an escape pod or something on this.
Cid: I got it. Now time to get out of here.
Red XIII: How?
Cid: I have an escape pod for these kind of things. There I've activated it. It's down the hall.
We all left the control room and as I passed by the way we entered I saw space outside the window.
Perry: Wow. Cid, take a look.
Cid: Wow is right! Space sure is beautiful.
Perry: Well we should get going.
Cid: yeah.
Once down the next ladder we were in the engine room. But as we passed the eighth engine it exploded on us.
Perry: Woah. That was close.
Red XIII: Are we all intact?
Cid: AW shit!
Cid was pinned under some heavy debris. He couldn't move.
Perry: Oh man. Let's get him out.
Red XIII: I'll try. It's hard without opposable thumbs.
Perry: This is too heavy.
Red XIII: Let's keep trying.
Cid: Damn it. Just go! Don't worry about anyone but yourself.
It looked hopeless.
Cid: So. Tank No. 8 was malfunctioning. Shera you were right.
Shera: Don't give up now Captain.
Cid: Shera?
Shera: I decided to tag along.
Cid: Shera, I'm sorry.
We all tried to move it. I lost my grip and fell down backwards, but the piece I was lifting was still being lifted.
Perry: What?
It was moving up just by thinking. Guess I can move some things with my mind. Must be one of the other benefits of the game. Must have rubbed off from my Double Team limit break.
Perry: Almost out.
I used my arms to move it again and in a few seconds Cid was free.
Cid: Let's get out of here.
Red XIII: Must be up ahead.
Cid: Hey how's the escape pod doing?
Shera: It's in perfect working order. I've checked it up until today.
Cid: Then in that case I'm relieved.
Shear: Thanks.
We sat down and waited to be ejected.
Perry: Not this again.
We launched out and could see the rocket soar into Meteor as we hit the atmosphere.
Cid: So long Shinra No. 26.
Barret: There goes the rocket.
Cloud: This should be interesting.
Then the sky just lit up in a flash of light. It blinded the entire world.
Perry: Woah, intense!
When the light cleared we all still saw that large orb in the sky. It was reforming itself.
Cid: Look out! We're about to land.
We hit the water and floated back to the top. Cid called everyone else and they were on their way to pick us up.
Cloud: Hey everyone!
Cid: Good to see you all.
Yuffie: Perry!
She ran full speed and just tackled me.
Perry: Great to see you too Yuffie.
Tifa: We thought you'd all died!
Cid: Nope. Good old Cid was here.
After quite the reunion we went back to the ship to discuss the next move.
Cloud: Well Meteor is still falling. How do we stop this?
Barret: Hey, do you think Aeris knew?
Tifa: Aeris. What was her plan?
Cloud: That's not a bad idea. She seemed to know how to stop Meteor but what was she doing?
Red XIII: Perhaps grandfather knows of an explanation.
Perry: Let's just see what sis was up to.
I already knew but I just wanted to sound like I was playing my part in the game.