Here goes. Chapter 37.
Chapter 37: Sis's Intentions
The flight from space was still lingering in me. It did take a lot out of me too. I just sat in the operations room of the Highwind drained of energy.
Cloud: We should be stopping in Cosmo Canyon soon. Hope you all rest up.
Tifa: I think one of us is way ahead of you.
I was sitting in the chair sleeping. I've never been so tired. I usually get sleepy but it vanishes.
Barret: Slacker.
Yuffie: Give him a break. He's been through space and back.
Cid: I for one can't get it out of my head.
Red XIII: Well you did fulfill your dream after all.
Vincent: Wonder what he dreams of. That expression on his face is intriguing.
I was thinking about when I wanted to get Yuffie some new clothes. And well maybe in Cosmo Canyon they'd have some.
When I woke up the room was empty.
Perry: Wow. Must've gone on a snooze cruise.
I exited and found most of us on the Deck.
Cloud: Bought time you got here.
Perry: You should have woken me up.
Yuffie: Why? You'd still have that red mark on your face. Hahahaha
Perry: Whatever.
We all departed and walked into Cosmo Canyon. I went to look for clothes.
Perry: Nice store. Hmmm.
Girl: Can I help you?
Perry: Would you have any clothes for this girl?
I took out a picture of Yuffie. We got our pictures taken last time we went to Gold Saucer.
Girl: Hmm. I might have something. A moment.
I waited and she came back with a new shirt and shorts.
Perry: They feel nice.
It was a black small shirt and a darker pair of shorts similar to her regular ones.
Perry: They look great. How much?
Girl: 1300 gil!
Perry: Here.
I had a bit of gil on me. Most I stole from Cloud. Yuffie has taught me well. ^^
I took the clothes and tried to find Yuffie. She was sitting around Cosmo Candle.
Perry: Hey.
Yuffie: OH hi!
Perry: I've noticed you've been wearing that same stuff everyday.
Yuffie: Yeah. I've been getting bored with them.
Perry: Well here.
She looked at them and seemed happy to hold them.
Yuffie: Its not even my birthday.
Perry: Not until November 20.
Yuffie: How do you know?
Perry: You are a video game character. It tells these things.
Yuffie: Well wait here and I'll come back sexier than ever.
Perry: That's not possible. You're already the sexiest person ever.
She left and I sat there looking into the flames. Makes you think.
Yuffie: How is it?
She came back. Her new shirt was a little tighter on her and her shorts made her butt look more obvious but only if you were looking for it.
Perry: You look just perfect.
Yuffie: Something's missing.
She undid her button on the shorts and they looked just like usual.
Perry: Why do you do that anyway?
Yuffie: Doesn't your game tell you?
Perry: No. It doesn't say much about the characters physical appearance.
Yuffie: Tifa?
Perry: You got it.
Yuffie: Well what now?
The PHS rang for Yuffie.
Yuffie: Ya? OH, we'll be right there.
Perry: What's up?
Yuffie: They want to talk about something upstairs.
Everyone was already there.
Cid: You're late.
Perry: Sorry.
Cloud: Someone's dressed up.
Yuffie: oh * blushes *
Never saw her blush before.
Bugenhagen: Well what do you suppose Aeris was planning?
Cloud: I'm not sure. She was fearless in it though.
Tifa: She went to the City of the Ancients and knew how to stop Meteor.
Perry: Maybe she was stopping it before Sephiroth came.
Bugenhagen: This City of Ancients you speak of. I'd like to see it.
Red XIII: Grandpa you're coming?
Bugenhagen: What? I don't get out of this place enough.
Cid: I'll get the ship.
We all left but Cloud stayed to talk with Bugenhagen.
Tifa: You two are sure something.
Perry: Something good or something bad.
Tifa gave me a playful punch in the arm but it hurt more than she wanted it to.
Yuffie: I just hope I don't puke all over these clothes on that gawd awful ship.
Once onboard I went back to the operations room and just sat there thinking.
Perry: Wonder if anybody has noticed me missing. It's been nearly two months.
Tifa: What are you thinking about?
Perry: Nothing important.
Tifa: Sounds important.
Perry: Well I dunno.
Tifa: You sound like you wanna be alone.
Perry: Maybe.
Tifa: Well I guess I'll leave for now.
I was sorry to leave her like that but I just wanted to be alone and think.
Tifa(thinking): I've tried to hide it for so long. I've been jealous of Yuffie since the two of them became that close. I know I've loved Cloud for longer than my memory can remember, but Perry has thrown me into another difficulty. I mean I love him with all my heart too but ever since Cloud told me that night...
We see Tifa and Cloud talking on the Deck of the Highwind alone at night.
Tifa: Why did you call me out here?
Cloud: Ever since Perry has told us about being able to bring Aeris back has just made me so happy. I thought she was gone forever. Guess her "brother" wants her back as much as I do.
Tifa: What does this have to do with me?
Cloud: I just thought you'd like to know how I feel about this whole thing. Think you'll help?
Tifa: Oh, I'll help alright!
She turned around and stormed off with tears running down her face.
Cloud: Tifa. Don't take it...Damn. Way to go Cloud.
We go back to Tifa leaving the Operations Room.
Tifa(thinking): I guess I've never knew what I missed out on since that time in Kalm. He was the perfect gentleman to me. I was just being spoiled, only wanting Cloud and not caring who else was there. I never thought someone like Perry would just come out of nowhere and I'd find myself loving a stranger like him over somebody I've loved since I was around ten. But now it's too late for him and I.
Perry: Tifa. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be rude.
Tifa: Oh. No it's okay. I'm the one who's sorry.
Perry: You didn't do anything.
I got up and walked over to her.
Tifa: No. I'm sorry for doing what I did in Kalm.
Perry: That was like a million years ago. Don't worry about it Tifa. I'm over it.
Tifa: But I just hurt you.
Perry: It's okay. I have Yuffie with me. No problems, ya?
Tifa: She's precisely the problem!
Perry: Wha-what?
Tifa: I'm so jealous of her.
Perry: Of Yuffie?
Tifa: You and her work so well together. Like best friends.
Perry: This is about Cloud isn't it?
Tifa: Yes. He's been worked up about Aeris since he heard you could bring her back. And since we got that Under Water materia he's been even more concerned for her. More than...
Perry: You. I know how you feel.
Tifa: I'm just terrible with love. I'm always drawn to the ones I can't have.
Perry: You could've had me Tifa. But I thought you didn't want me.
Tifa: I did too. I was just being spoiled.
Perry: Don't say that. I would have done the same thing in your shoes.
Tifa: I'm sorry.
She was beginning to cry really hard.
Perry: Don't be Tifa...
She lunged out and just buried her face into my chest. I held onto her tightly as she did back. We sat there for awhile until she finally calmed down a little. We sat down in two of the chairs and talked things over.
Tifa: I'm just afriad I won't find anybody to love me back.
Perry: Don't say that Tifa. I said that for years, look at me now! I have Yuffie. And I even had you for a time, which was very lucky. And I'm the most love deprived person in the world. Just remember one thing.
Tifa: What's that?
Perry: Always have hope.
Tifa: Hope?
Perry: Hope is what keeps you going. Just knowing one day it'll happen and everything will be perfect. Even if for a short time it'll be the best time in the world. Hope is what kept me alive for all those years of loneliness.
Tifa: I'll take your advice o wise one.
Perry: We should arrive soon. Think you'll be okay?
Tifa: Yeah. Thanks for the talk.
Perry: Anytime. I'll always be here.
Tifa: I love you!
Perry: I love you too Tifa. Never forget that. I'll be your friend no matter what.
We walked out of the ship as it landed and we made our way to the City of the Ancients.
Cloud: Where do we start?
Perry: Back there. Perhaps over there.
Cloud: We should get this over-with. Brings back horrible memories.
Perry: Know how you feel.
Walking to the back we all found the central area and Bugenhagen found something interesting.
Bugenhagen: Ho ho Hoooooo! This is strange writing.
Cloud: What is it?
Bugenhagen: The Cetra must have written it. I can't make out a word.
Cloud: This isn't time for jokes.
Bugenhagen: I'm no Ancient. But look below the words.
Cloud: Key. Light cannot reach.
Bugenhagen: My guess is people must have translated that small portion of the sentence and wrote it there. Maybe this "key" will show us the answer we're looking for.
Cloud: Where Light cannot reach.
Vincent: Under the ocean perhaps.
Bugenhagen: It is a logical choice. Do you have means of underwater travel?
Cloud: The sub we got from the Reactor should help.
Bugenhagen: I will see what I can make of the rest of this place. I'll await your return.
Cid: No use in all of us going. I'll come with Cloud. He may need my expertise in the submarine.
Cloud: Yuffie. Coming?
Yuffie: Me?
Cloud: No the other Yuffie.
Yuffie: I guess so.
Barret: good luck.
Cloud: Any hints?
Perry: Me? Well hug the right wall just near the reactor and you should find an alcove.
The three left. Yuffie wasn't happy. Hope they have a mop down there.
Barret: What should we do here?
Tifa: Maybe there are clues.
Perry: Maybe. That other materia could be here.
We worked but nightfall came and Cloud had not returned. He called and said he'd look until tomorrow.
Tifa: I'm tired. I'm going to bed.
Perry: Me too.
We both went to the same shell we were in the last time. During the night though...
Perry: What's that noise?
I heard the wind only it sounded like Aeris's voice though.
Perry: Aeris?
She must be trying to tell me something.
Perry: Tifa? Wake up.
Tifa: What is it?
Perry: Aeris. I hear her voice.
I ran outside and Tifa followed. I kept running ahead, Tifa barely catching up.
Perry: This way.
Tifa: You could at least wait for me.
It was like I was being pulled by an invisible force. Eventually we found an odd shell but with a large blue hole in it.
Perry: Aeris. Down there.
Tifa: Down there.
I jumped into the hole and Tifa followed. It was underwater. Tifa couldn't breathe.
Perry: Tifa. ???
Wait. I could breathe. The Under Water materia. It must let me breath underwater. I took it and placed half of it in Tifa's hand and she could breath again. We walked both holding the materia. At the end of the passage...
Perry: Sis.
She was encased in a bubble but I reached out with my other hand and it went through and I touched her face.
Perry: She's cold. Lifeless.
Tifa: Maybe when you get the other materia this is where to be.
Perry: I wouldn't doubt it.
Tifa: We should get back. It's almost morning I bet.
Perry: Just another second.
I said a little prayer to sis and turning around we both left.
Perry: Thanks for coming.
Tifa: Hey. Aeris was my friend. I want her back as much as everyone else.
Perry: Even though you're like rivals?
Tifa: It's too complicated.
Perry: Good enough for me.
Tifa: Let's go.
We went back to the shell and slept as long as the night allowed us. In the morning Cloud had returned.
Barret: Find anything?
Cloud: We found it.
He held up a large spikey rod. Looked dangerous to hold.
Perry: How are you feeling?
Yuffie: I hate submarines and then to get back on that ship. Gawd!
Perry: You've been through hell and back.
Yuffie: Urk...still a little queasy.
Perry: Just find a place to sit for awhile.
Yuffie: Your...urp...right.
Bugenhagen: Well let's put the key in the music box over here.
He took the key and floated over to the music box. Inserting the key water fell over the center area.
Bugenhagen: Something is being projected. Take a look.
We all went inside, except Yuffie who was resting on a rock, and what we saw...
Cloud: Aeris.
She was sitting and praying and then she fell to the ground like when Sephiroth killed her.
Barret: Did it haf ta show us this?
I was getting a little teary. I think all of us were. Tifa, who was standing next to me held my hand for comfort. It helped.
Cloud: What's that?
A small blue materia fell from her hair. And into the water.
Perry: Holy.
Bugenhagen: Correct. Holy, the ultimate white magic.
Cloud: Aeris was trying to use it?
Perry: Holy is supposed to be able to destroy Meteor.
Red XIII: That's why she came. Only and Ancient could have known about this.
Cloud: She had already prayed for Holy. But she had returned to the planet though.
Vincent: But we could carry on what she started.
Cid: He's right. Ancient or not we owe it to her to continue.
Cloud: I had wished she told us about this. Don't worry, I'll take care of the rest.
Yuffie had just walked in.
Yuffie: You mean "we" dorkus.
Perry: That's right Cloud. We all want to help. Right?
Everyone agreed and then we decided to set out to the Northern Crater and find a way to break the barrier.
Cait Sith: Wait a sec!
Cloud: What is it?
Cait Sith: Remember the cannon? Well it didn't disappear. Rufus moved it.
Barret: That big ass thing?
Cait Sith: To a city where spirit energy...no, mako is gathered.
Cloud: That could only be Midgar.
Barret: What does he plan to do?
Cait Sith: He wants to fire it at the Northern Crater and destroy the barrier.
Cloud: What should we do?
Perry: Who knows? We want to get in there anyway.
Tifa: But is it right to...
The ground began to rumble. We all left the city and a WEAPON had emerged from the sea.
Perry: Diamond WEAPON.
Cid: That's one big ass beast.
Cloud: It's heading in Midgar's direction.
Barret: Damn! Marlene!
Cait Sith: What do we do?
Barret: Fire that cannon!
Cait Sith: It's not ready yet.
Barret: I don't care cat!
Perry: We can take it.
Cloud: My thoughts exactly. We'll fight weapon ourselves. Come on Cid. Set a course for Midgar!
Cid: Bought time you sounded like a leader!
The pilot flew us to Midgar. We all got out and waited on the shore watching it grow closer and closer by the second.
Yuffie: Scared?
Perry: Maybe a little.
Yuffie: Here, I'll hold on to your hand. Just so you don't chicken out and run.
Perry: I'll hold back. Can't have you run away, ya?
It was approaching and stopped before us and let out a mighty roar. The fight was on.
Chapter 37: Sis's Intentions
The flight from space was still lingering in me. It did take a lot out of me too. I just sat in the operations room of the Highwind drained of energy.
Cloud: We should be stopping in Cosmo Canyon soon. Hope you all rest up.
Tifa: I think one of us is way ahead of you.
I was sitting in the chair sleeping. I've never been so tired. I usually get sleepy but it vanishes.
Barret: Slacker.
Yuffie: Give him a break. He's been through space and back.
Cid: I for one can't get it out of my head.
Red XIII: Well you did fulfill your dream after all.
Vincent: Wonder what he dreams of. That expression on his face is intriguing.
I was thinking about when I wanted to get Yuffie some new clothes. And well maybe in Cosmo Canyon they'd have some.
When I woke up the room was empty.
Perry: Wow. Must've gone on a snooze cruise.
I exited and found most of us on the Deck.
Cloud: Bought time you got here.
Perry: You should have woken me up.
Yuffie: Why? You'd still have that red mark on your face. Hahahaha
Perry: Whatever.
We all departed and walked into Cosmo Canyon. I went to look for clothes.
Perry: Nice store. Hmmm.
Girl: Can I help you?
Perry: Would you have any clothes for this girl?
I took out a picture of Yuffie. We got our pictures taken last time we went to Gold Saucer.
Girl: Hmm. I might have something. A moment.
I waited and she came back with a new shirt and shorts.
Perry: They feel nice.
It was a black small shirt and a darker pair of shorts similar to her regular ones.
Perry: They look great. How much?
Girl: 1300 gil!
Perry: Here.
I had a bit of gil on me. Most I stole from Cloud. Yuffie has taught me well. ^^
I took the clothes and tried to find Yuffie. She was sitting around Cosmo Candle.
Perry: Hey.
Yuffie: OH hi!
Perry: I've noticed you've been wearing that same stuff everyday.
Yuffie: Yeah. I've been getting bored with them.
Perry: Well here.
She looked at them and seemed happy to hold them.
Yuffie: Its not even my birthday.
Perry: Not until November 20.
Yuffie: How do you know?
Perry: You are a video game character. It tells these things.
Yuffie: Well wait here and I'll come back sexier than ever.
Perry: That's not possible. You're already the sexiest person ever.
She left and I sat there looking into the flames. Makes you think.
Yuffie: How is it?
She came back. Her new shirt was a little tighter on her and her shorts made her butt look more obvious but only if you were looking for it.
Perry: You look just perfect.
Yuffie: Something's missing.
She undid her button on the shorts and they looked just like usual.
Perry: Why do you do that anyway?
Yuffie: Doesn't your game tell you?
Perry: No. It doesn't say much about the characters physical appearance.
Yuffie: Tifa?
Perry: You got it.
Yuffie: Well what now?
The PHS rang for Yuffie.
Yuffie: Ya? OH, we'll be right there.
Perry: What's up?
Yuffie: They want to talk about something upstairs.
Everyone was already there.
Cid: You're late.
Perry: Sorry.
Cloud: Someone's dressed up.
Yuffie: oh * blushes *
Never saw her blush before.
Bugenhagen: Well what do you suppose Aeris was planning?
Cloud: I'm not sure. She was fearless in it though.
Tifa: She went to the City of the Ancients and knew how to stop Meteor.
Perry: Maybe she was stopping it before Sephiroth came.
Bugenhagen: This City of Ancients you speak of. I'd like to see it.
Red XIII: Grandpa you're coming?
Bugenhagen: What? I don't get out of this place enough.
Cid: I'll get the ship.
We all left but Cloud stayed to talk with Bugenhagen.
Tifa: You two are sure something.
Perry: Something good or something bad.
Tifa gave me a playful punch in the arm but it hurt more than she wanted it to.
Yuffie: I just hope I don't puke all over these clothes on that gawd awful ship.
Once onboard I went back to the operations room and just sat there thinking.
Perry: Wonder if anybody has noticed me missing. It's been nearly two months.
Tifa: What are you thinking about?
Perry: Nothing important.
Tifa: Sounds important.
Perry: Well I dunno.
Tifa: You sound like you wanna be alone.
Perry: Maybe.
Tifa: Well I guess I'll leave for now.
I was sorry to leave her like that but I just wanted to be alone and think.
Tifa(thinking): I've tried to hide it for so long. I've been jealous of Yuffie since the two of them became that close. I know I've loved Cloud for longer than my memory can remember, but Perry has thrown me into another difficulty. I mean I love him with all my heart too but ever since Cloud told me that night...
We see Tifa and Cloud talking on the Deck of the Highwind alone at night.
Tifa: Why did you call me out here?
Cloud: Ever since Perry has told us about being able to bring Aeris back has just made me so happy. I thought she was gone forever. Guess her "brother" wants her back as much as I do.
Tifa: What does this have to do with me?
Cloud: I just thought you'd like to know how I feel about this whole thing. Think you'll help?
Tifa: Oh, I'll help alright!
She turned around and stormed off with tears running down her face.
Cloud: Tifa. Don't take it...Damn. Way to go Cloud.
We go back to Tifa leaving the Operations Room.
Tifa(thinking): I guess I've never knew what I missed out on since that time in Kalm. He was the perfect gentleman to me. I was just being spoiled, only wanting Cloud and not caring who else was there. I never thought someone like Perry would just come out of nowhere and I'd find myself loving a stranger like him over somebody I've loved since I was around ten. But now it's too late for him and I.
Perry: Tifa. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be rude.
Tifa: Oh. No it's okay. I'm the one who's sorry.
Perry: You didn't do anything.
I got up and walked over to her.
Tifa: No. I'm sorry for doing what I did in Kalm.
Perry: That was like a million years ago. Don't worry about it Tifa. I'm over it.
Tifa: But I just hurt you.
Perry: It's okay. I have Yuffie with me. No problems, ya?
Tifa: She's precisely the problem!
Perry: Wha-what?
Tifa: I'm so jealous of her.
Perry: Of Yuffie?
Tifa: You and her work so well together. Like best friends.
Perry: This is about Cloud isn't it?
Tifa: Yes. He's been worked up about Aeris since he heard you could bring her back. And since we got that Under Water materia he's been even more concerned for her. More than...
Perry: You. I know how you feel.
Tifa: I'm just terrible with love. I'm always drawn to the ones I can't have.
Perry: You could've had me Tifa. But I thought you didn't want me.
Tifa: I did too. I was just being spoiled.
Perry: Don't say that. I would have done the same thing in your shoes.
Tifa: I'm sorry.
She was beginning to cry really hard.
Perry: Don't be Tifa...
She lunged out and just buried her face into my chest. I held onto her tightly as she did back. We sat there for awhile until she finally calmed down a little. We sat down in two of the chairs and talked things over.
Tifa: I'm just afriad I won't find anybody to love me back.
Perry: Don't say that Tifa. I said that for years, look at me now! I have Yuffie. And I even had you for a time, which was very lucky. And I'm the most love deprived person in the world. Just remember one thing.
Tifa: What's that?
Perry: Always have hope.
Tifa: Hope?
Perry: Hope is what keeps you going. Just knowing one day it'll happen and everything will be perfect. Even if for a short time it'll be the best time in the world. Hope is what kept me alive for all those years of loneliness.
Tifa: I'll take your advice o wise one.
Perry: We should arrive soon. Think you'll be okay?
Tifa: Yeah. Thanks for the talk.
Perry: Anytime. I'll always be here.
Tifa: I love you!
Perry: I love you too Tifa. Never forget that. I'll be your friend no matter what.
We walked out of the ship as it landed and we made our way to the City of the Ancients.
Cloud: Where do we start?
Perry: Back there. Perhaps over there.
Cloud: We should get this over-with. Brings back horrible memories.
Perry: Know how you feel.
Walking to the back we all found the central area and Bugenhagen found something interesting.
Bugenhagen: Ho ho Hoooooo! This is strange writing.
Cloud: What is it?
Bugenhagen: The Cetra must have written it. I can't make out a word.
Cloud: This isn't time for jokes.
Bugenhagen: I'm no Ancient. But look below the words.
Cloud: Key. Light cannot reach.
Bugenhagen: My guess is people must have translated that small portion of the sentence and wrote it there. Maybe this "key" will show us the answer we're looking for.
Cloud: Where Light cannot reach.
Vincent: Under the ocean perhaps.
Bugenhagen: It is a logical choice. Do you have means of underwater travel?
Cloud: The sub we got from the Reactor should help.
Bugenhagen: I will see what I can make of the rest of this place. I'll await your return.
Cid: No use in all of us going. I'll come with Cloud. He may need my expertise in the submarine.
Cloud: Yuffie. Coming?
Yuffie: Me?
Cloud: No the other Yuffie.
Yuffie: I guess so.
Barret: good luck.
Cloud: Any hints?
Perry: Me? Well hug the right wall just near the reactor and you should find an alcove.
The three left. Yuffie wasn't happy. Hope they have a mop down there.
Barret: What should we do here?
Tifa: Maybe there are clues.
Perry: Maybe. That other materia could be here.
We worked but nightfall came and Cloud had not returned. He called and said he'd look until tomorrow.
Tifa: I'm tired. I'm going to bed.
Perry: Me too.
We both went to the same shell we were in the last time. During the night though...
Perry: What's that noise?
I heard the wind only it sounded like Aeris's voice though.
Perry: Aeris?
She must be trying to tell me something.
Perry: Tifa? Wake up.
Tifa: What is it?
Perry: Aeris. I hear her voice.
I ran outside and Tifa followed. I kept running ahead, Tifa barely catching up.
Perry: This way.
Tifa: You could at least wait for me.
It was like I was being pulled by an invisible force. Eventually we found an odd shell but with a large blue hole in it.
Perry: Aeris. Down there.
Tifa: Down there.
I jumped into the hole and Tifa followed. It was underwater. Tifa couldn't breathe.
Perry: Tifa. ???
Wait. I could breathe. The Under Water materia. It must let me breath underwater. I took it and placed half of it in Tifa's hand and she could breath again. We walked both holding the materia. At the end of the passage...
Perry: Sis.
She was encased in a bubble but I reached out with my other hand and it went through and I touched her face.
Perry: She's cold. Lifeless.
Tifa: Maybe when you get the other materia this is where to be.
Perry: I wouldn't doubt it.
Tifa: We should get back. It's almost morning I bet.
Perry: Just another second.
I said a little prayer to sis and turning around we both left.
Perry: Thanks for coming.
Tifa: Hey. Aeris was my friend. I want her back as much as everyone else.
Perry: Even though you're like rivals?
Tifa: It's too complicated.
Perry: Good enough for me.
Tifa: Let's go.
We went back to the shell and slept as long as the night allowed us. In the morning Cloud had returned.
Barret: Find anything?
Cloud: We found it.
He held up a large spikey rod. Looked dangerous to hold.
Perry: How are you feeling?
Yuffie: I hate submarines and then to get back on that ship. Gawd!
Perry: You've been through hell and back.
Yuffie: Urk...still a little queasy.
Perry: Just find a place to sit for awhile.
Yuffie: Your...urp...right.
Bugenhagen: Well let's put the key in the music box over here.
He took the key and floated over to the music box. Inserting the key water fell over the center area.
Bugenhagen: Something is being projected. Take a look.
We all went inside, except Yuffie who was resting on a rock, and what we saw...
Cloud: Aeris.
She was sitting and praying and then she fell to the ground like when Sephiroth killed her.
Barret: Did it haf ta show us this?
I was getting a little teary. I think all of us were. Tifa, who was standing next to me held my hand for comfort. It helped.
Cloud: What's that?
A small blue materia fell from her hair. And into the water.
Perry: Holy.
Bugenhagen: Correct. Holy, the ultimate white magic.
Cloud: Aeris was trying to use it?
Perry: Holy is supposed to be able to destroy Meteor.
Red XIII: That's why she came. Only and Ancient could have known about this.
Cloud: She had already prayed for Holy. But she had returned to the planet though.
Vincent: But we could carry on what she started.
Cid: He's right. Ancient or not we owe it to her to continue.
Cloud: I had wished she told us about this. Don't worry, I'll take care of the rest.
Yuffie had just walked in.
Yuffie: You mean "we" dorkus.
Perry: That's right Cloud. We all want to help. Right?
Everyone agreed and then we decided to set out to the Northern Crater and find a way to break the barrier.
Cait Sith: Wait a sec!
Cloud: What is it?
Cait Sith: Remember the cannon? Well it didn't disappear. Rufus moved it.
Barret: That big ass thing?
Cait Sith: To a city where spirit energy...no, mako is gathered.
Cloud: That could only be Midgar.
Barret: What does he plan to do?
Cait Sith: He wants to fire it at the Northern Crater and destroy the barrier.
Cloud: What should we do?
Perry: Who knows? We want to get in there anyway.
Tifa: But is it right to...
The ground began to rumble. We all left the city and a WEAPON had emerged from the sea.
Perry: Diamond WEAPON.
Cid: That's one big ass beast.
Cloud: It's heading in Midgar's direction.
Barret: Damn! Marlene!
Cait Sith: What do we do?
Barret: Fire that cannon!
Cait Sith: It's not ready yet.
Barret: I don't care cat!
Perry: We can take it.
Cloud: My thoughts exactly. We'll fight weapon ourselves. Come on Cid. Set a course for Midgar!
Cid: Bought time you sounded like a leader!
The pilot flew us to Midgar. We all got out and waited on the shore watching it grow closer and closer by the second.
Yuffie: Scared?
Perry: Maybe a little.
Yuffie: Here, I'll hold on to your hand. Just so you don't chicken out and run.
Perry: I'll hold back. Can't have you run away, ya?
It was approaching and stopped before us and let out a mighty roar. The fight was on.