Written by: XenoRain

Disclaimer: I don't own FF7 and FF4. Don't sue me.

Cast of Characters.

For those who aren't familiar of Final Fantasy 4 and Final Fantasy 7 here are some brief descriptions of the characters that appeared so far. One thing I forgot to mention that this fanfic is after the events of FFIV and FFVII.

FF IV (Old world)

Cecil: He's the new king of Baron after the previous King died. Years ago, he was loyal to his comrades and his kingdom when he served as a Dark Knight. As a king he's strict and always depend on his own self other than seeking advice to his royal advisors.

Kain: Cecil's rival and best friend. Years ago he was manipulated by Golbez into stealing the legendary crystals. But Cecil and his allies have stopped Kain and Golbez. Now he wanders the world as a Vagrant (loner). He has returned to deliver a message to Cecil.

Rosa: She is the Queen of Baron. Years ago she joined Cecil to stop Golbez and the dreaded Zeromus as the white mage of the party. Now that she's the Queen she will be by Cecil's side as the Queen.

More FFIV characters will appear as we progress the fanfic.

FF VII (New world)

Cloud Strife: After the catastrophe of Meteor, his discoveries of his true self, and the final battle with the dreaded Sephiroth. He now lives with Tifa in Nibelheim. Cloud has abandoned all of his will to fight; he finally puts his past to rest…

Tifa Lockheart: Tifa fought alongside Cloud and the others years ago. Now she lives peacefully with Cloud in Nibelheim. She is one of the key characters to the story…

More FFVII characters will appear as we progress the fanfic.

Chapter 2

Shadow of the Past

NEW WORLD…

Tifa's mind raced wildly with many thoughts of confusion and anxiety. As the rain continues to pour, she watched, as these two men are about to start their discussion. She wonders that if this dream is as real as herself, why Kain and Cecil didn't noticed her?

Cecil sends his chocobo away and said, "Kain, it has been years since we have seen each other."

Kain smiled, "Yes, Old friend. It's been ages. Sorry that I never came to your coronation as the new king of Baron. How is Rosa?" he asked.

Cecil felt a slight pain within his heart. Years ago Kain had a strong jealousy when it comes to Cecil and Rosa. Cecil didn't want to bring up that same memory they had long ago. Cecil sighs.

"She misses you dearly. You should've seen her face when she found out that you weren't around." Cecil was a little guilty as he said those words he was afraid that it would spark the old rivalries that they had years ago. Kain was silent, as well as Cecil. Tifa couldn't hear the conversation between the two due to the rain and the continuous rumble of the lightning. But she continues to watch eagerly. Suddenly the silence has been broken as Kain pointed his spear at Cecil.

"So how does it feel like?" he asked bluntly.

Cecil was puzzled, "What do you mean Kain?"

Kain's tone of voice suddenly changed. Cecil couldn't even recognize it. "Fool! I asked you a simple question!! How does it feel like?" He shouted. He initiated a defensive stance and set his gaze to Cecil as if he wanted to engage him into battle.

Cecil hesitates as he tried to formulate a response, "But didn't have any choice! Our King that I must take my place as the rightful ruler bestowed it upon me! Your jealousy towards me is still as strong as ever! You must understand that it's not for personal reasons. Its my duty!"

Kain suddenly leaps to the air! Cecil unsheathes his sword and prepares for battle! Kain dives down and tries to skewer Cecil with his spear. But since their rivalry has been strong they both anticipated their moves easily. The spear's deadly dive was deflected by Cecil's blade. Cecil counter attacks with an overhead slash to Kain's spear, in result he was is forced to repel from his range. Kain steps back.

Kain smiled, "You're still as good as ever, old friend."

Cecil was already in his battle stance and asked, "I don't wish to fight you. I must know, who poses a threat to our kingdom?"

Kain suddenly smiled, dark energies are starting to pulse from his body. Tifa was silent as she watched the event that's unfolding before her eyes. Cecil was worried.

Cecil was in full alert. Sword in hand, he's ready to strike down the imposter, "You're not Kain! Who are you?"

"You don't seem to quite understand, King Cecil. I am Kain! Only his dark self! I am his jealousy! Darkness Personified!!" The evil replied with intense demonic tone.

Cecil was angered by the words of his opponent, "What foul evil is this? What have you done to Kain?"

"I was the one who gave the message! Now that you're here, you must listen, and listen well." The evil monster suddenly lunged towards Cecil with speed that can't be described! Trails of water were shown as the monster speeds towards Cecil! With no time to react Cecil was fatally injured as the monster used Kain's spear to slashed Cecil's upper right shoulder. Pain was enormous as the blood flows from his garment. Tifa continues to watch the battle.

She asked herself, "What's going on? Why are they fighting?"

Suddenly her upper right shoulder aches with pain. She flinched as she tries to stop the blood from leaking. She was puzzled.

"Why I'm I bleeding!? I can't stop the bleeding", she frantically rips a small piece of cloth from her soaked nightgown and tried to wrap her bloody wound.

The battle continues with each blow from the monster, its strength increases. Cecil blocks every single blow. But he can't attack due to his shoulder injury. He struggles to survive. As they fight the monster utters his words towards him.

"The world will plunge to darkness. Forces of the fallen shall rise once again, to avenge those who have slain them! World of the ancient and the world of the future shall collide…" He gashed Cecil's left thigh! Cecil cries out in pain. Cecil strikes back by swinging his sword towards the monster's head, attempting for the killing blow. But the monster leaps away to avoid Cecil's attack. Blood flows to the soaked ground as his blood drips. Tifa cries in pain as well. Her left thigh is also bleeding. Tifa have already endured many battles in the past. But a simple wound gave her so much pain and agony that the pain from long ago is just a past memory.

Tifa can't bear the agony; she lies down to the wet ground. The rain continues.

"This man's pain is my pain! Why is this happening to me?" she cried

The monster attacks again, injuring Cecil's right wrist, his abdomen, his left cheek, and his left ankle. With every attack that he endures it transfers to Tifa. Tifa can't stand the torture. She screams her lungs out for help! Her dream, the dark atmosphere, her unimaginable pain, its too much for her."

"Women and children shall cry for their death!!!!" The monster screamed with delight! Cecil's injuries have taken its toll.

"That is my message to you! Now you shall die. LONG LIVE THE KING!" He raised his spear for the final blow.

She screamed at the top of her lungs, "Stop this dream!!! I want to wake up!!! Why can't I wake up? Cloud! Help!!!"

The roars of thunder muffled her desires. The dark and stormy night continues…

To be continued…

Sorry for the wait! I was busy and all but I managed it to finish this! Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed them.