Written by: XenoRain

Disclaimer: I don't own FFIV and FFVII

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FFIV (Old World)

Edward: The "Spoony Bard" returns! Ever since the death of his lover and his parents the prince of Damcyan decided to rebuild his fallen kingdom. Years have already passed since he met Cecil. He was able to rebuild his Kingdom but his duties as the King is once again tested as a new calamity has risen from the desert sand…

Rydia: Years ago, her mother died she have nowhere to go. She now lives in the underworld where the world of summons exists. Years have passed. Now she have returned to the over world bearing great news which involves the events that are coming.

FFVII (New World)

Barret: Barret returns to his homeland in Corel. Still feeling guilty of his mistakes years ago. He was able to cope with his personal problems concerning his people. Barret never replaced his gun arm. For his gun arm reminds him of his painful past.

NEW WORLD

Her eyes have been opened. Tifa found herself in her room. And with them are her beloved friends. She flinched with pain as she gets up. Many bandages covered her wounds.

"What happened?" She asked. Cloud hushed her.

"What were you doing in the Grass fields?" Cloud asked.

Tifa was puzzled, "I thought that I was in a chocobo forest. Cloud, my dream, it came true!" she babbled as if she didn't even know what she is talking about.

"There isn't any damn chocobo forest for miles. I found you lying on your own pool of blood. What were you fighting? A behemoth?" Barret asked with a rough tone.

Tifa couldn't handle any more questions. She was thinking of last night's fiasco. A man with a sword is fighting his best friend. She murmurs to herself.

"His name is Cecil." She whispers. Cloud was concerned.

"How could you say all that nonsense? You could've got yourself killed out there!" Cloud shouted. His concerns are stronger than it seems. Tifa tries to persuade Cloud the truth.

"Cloud, you have to believe me. That dream that I had was true. Cloud, I had a dream that a king named Cecil got a message that something bad was going to happen…" Tifa continues to talk. Barret and Cloud didn't even understand what she just said.

"…And then…and then…they were fighting, I got hurt when he's hurt…and…" She suddenly burst into tears. Never before she was afraid of a simple dream. She undergone so many events in a first night, and the pain she suffered from that night.

Cloud comforted her, "Just go to sleep. You may had a nightmare, but its over now." Cloud's soothing voice, has made Tifa fall asleep.

Cloud and Barret left the room. They had a serious look on their faces.

"Tifa never acted like this before," said Cloud.

"Dunno what happened, she must've got hurt pretty bad." said Barret.

Cloud suddenly stared at Barret, "Thanks for finding Tifa for me. It's good that you're around.

Barret chuckles, "Don't mention it. I was just in the neighborhood." Cloud smiled.

Barret's had a serious look on his face. Cloud realized that he had a purpose coming here. "Cloud I need your help. Things have been bad lately."

Cloud was concerned, "I see. What is it this time?"

Barret took the chair and sits down. "I was able to live in Corel. At first the people there didn't accept me. But the people there were able to forgive me."

"That's great!" Cloud exclaimed.

"It was good at first" Barret smirked, then his serious tone continued, "Everybody seem to be getting sick lately. First just a few guys, then 5 minutes later, ten more people got sick! Damn it! It was so fast! I couldn't help them!!" He banged the table with his gun arm.

Cloud felt sorry for his friend, "I'll help. We'll find a cure."

Barret grabbed Cloud's shoulders and shook them. "Cloud! Marlene is sick too!! None of the medicine works! You got to help me Cloud!! She'll die if this keeps up!"

This is the first time ever in Cloud's life that he ever seen Barret like this. Ever since the first time he met Barret, he was a tough guy. But when it comes to Marlene, his true colors shows.

Cloud patted his shoulder for reassurance, "Don't worry, I'll help you. And find a cure for Marlene."

Barret smiled. His former ally and friend, it's assured that he will help.

Cloud suddenly felt a faint presence of danger. He was silent; his heart is racing as it beats nonstop. Suddenly a faint flash of light was seen inside Tifa's room.

"The hell was that?!" Barret exclaimed.

"TIFA!" Cloud ran to Tifa's room. Barret followed him.

Cloud opened the door and made a slamming sound. Tifa wasn't there, all that was left was her nightgown and a blood soaked bandages. The room was silent…

OLD WORLD

It was a warm and sunny day. Last night's rain has passed by. The blazing sun evaporated most of the water. In the ocean, a monster has emerged from the depths. It's a sea serpent. It's Leviathan. The mighty sea serpent made its way to the shore. It opened its mouth slowly. A female human emerged from the mouth. It was Rydia.

"I will now return to the Underworld. I bid you farewell!" Leviathan roared and returns to the depths of the sea. Rydia smelled the fresh air of the open beach. She sighed happily.

"It's been years since I've been here, its good to see the sun again."

"So there you are, I've got your message."

Rydia turned around. There was a man from the distance. He wears royal garments as if he was part of royalty. He's a fair young man who holds a lute. Rydia greeted him.

"Hi Edward!" She exclaimed. "It's been years since I last saw you."

Edward smiled, "Yes, a long time. Now that you're here, there is something I need from you. My kingdom has been restored. But my people have been struck with a disease called desert fever. Countless people have been infected."

Rydia just realized something, "Desert fever! I remember years ago that Rosa got sick from it!"

"Then you know the cure," said Edward.

Rydia smiled, "Yes, lets start our journey…"

The conversation was interrupted when a brilliant flash of light illuminated from the water of the shore. The light has materialized to a human being. It was Tifa. Naked and without bandages she is still asleep.

To be continued….

Things are getting interesting. For those who played FFIV should know the cure of desert fever. But for those who don't please wait for the next chapter. This story will get intense both in story and action as the tale continues. Please R&R and no flames, thanks!