Note: This is my first fanfic ever, really. Or...the first one I've posted on here. It's written in first-person, from the eyes of a Watcher. It begins shortly before the Diamond Weapon attacks Midgar, and focuses on Rufus.
It's nothing great, so don't expect much. I wrote this mainly for my personaly enjoyment, as I'm rather obsessed with Rufus. However, criticism, suggestions, and comments are welcome.
-=-=-=-= Prologue =-=-=-=-
I've been watching him for quite some time. I know the Weapon is coming. I know I'm powerless to stop it in my current form. But...I can stop one thing.
The death of Rufus Shinra.
I've been sent here to change his path. It's odd, being in a human body. What weakness, even with my heightened senses and inhuman powers. My strength is superior to that of nearly any human, but I'm still equipped with a weapon. My Dragon Steel claw, Anthrieli, the one I fought with when I was human. I'd almost forgotten what it's like to wield her, feeling so invincible...
Humans possess such a beautiful frailty. One minute, they're on top of the world, able to take on anything...the next, they're dead. I can prevent that from happening to Rufus, at least. One soul to be saved...of how many? That monster of the planet will wreak havoc. I can't prevent that. It makes me angry to be able to save just one. Just one. So many innocents will perish...
Why Rufus Shinra, of all people? He's had a life of luxury. Everything he's ever wanted.
What a waste. I could be truly helping people, somewhere...but instead, here I am. On an idiotic mission I feel certain will fail. It's not my place to argue with the Superiors, though. My 300 years of experience are nothing compared to their vast knowledge. I suppose they know what they're doing...but still. This mission seems so ridiculous. What's the point of saving him? He'll never change. He'll continue to take the planet's riches for granted. He'll keep on using people and stepping on whoever gets in his way.
I've got to stop thinking about this. I've been given a mission, and I shall fulfill it. My personal feelings mean nothing.
It's almost time now. The Diamond Weapon draws nearer by the second. Soon, I'll make my entrance. Soon...