Chapter 7
(Feelings, WEAPONS, and Dreams)
Cloud stood at his normal position at the window of the airship, Tifa at his side. "Any sign of Omega?" asked Cloud. "None," answered Cid, "I've had the radar scan the globe. It's either moving too fast to be tracked or it's got a jamming frequency going on. I can't find it anywhere." Sephiroth looked up. "I can't sense it's power anywhere either. It's odd. Jenova must have gained control of it and recalled it or something. I have no idea where it is." Aya ran in looking panicked. "I found it!!!" she said. "Where!?" demanded Cloud, looking out the window. "Look down!" she said. Cloud obeyed and there was the hulking black figure, flying underneath the the airship to avoid the radar until it was good and ready. "Cid, Tifa, Sephiroth, Aya! Let's go!" commanded Cloud. They got their gear and ran out to the deck to take down the last WEAPON.
"You know, these things need to be smaller!" grunted Tifa as her Limit Break was completed. "I know!" Aya answered, using Inferno. Bright flames licked the WEAPONS body and it roared in pain. "Aya, keep going with your Fire energies!" shouted Cloud. Sephiroth ran forward and sliced at the Planet's "protector" with the Masamune, but it had little to no effect. "Cloud, we are going to have to fight this thing the old fashioned way!" he said, letting the green aura of magic surround him as he let loose a Flare spell. The Weapon seemed crippled and it angrily swiped at Aya and Tifa with it's claws and released an attack called Flamesweeper. A torrent of flames raced across the battlefield, burning everyone. "Damn!" shouted Cid, "Who has the restore materia!?" Tifa let loose a Regen spell and Aya released her White Wind spell. The party was healed and they were angry. "Double Omnislash!" shouted Cloud. Sephiroth smirked. This new double tech was really a challenge between Sephiroth and his clone. He wanted to see if Seph could keep up with the attack and mirror it. Cloud completed his half of the move and Sephiroth ran forward, imitating Cloud slash for slash, effectively damaging the Weapon. It roared and clawed at Sephiroth, who dodged it. Cid leaped up into the air and used his Dragon Jump limit break.
The Weapon slowly faded away and burst into multi-colored sparkles that surrounded Sephiroth's sword. The Masamune was upgraded to it's Ultimate Level and it's true power unleashed. Cloud then began recieving calls on his PHS: "Good work Brandy." "Good job Yuffie. Make sure you stock up before you come back." "You put Reeve to sleep, Danni!? Wonderful. Good work. You have my promise, I won't send you on anymore underwater missions. Come on back to Junon. We'll meet you there." "What happened?" asked Sephiroth. "Reeve was being an asshole and wouldn't let them use the sub. She used her new powers, put him and 100 soldiers to sleep, and nearly lost Magus and herself when the Weapon flooded the Underwater Bubble." "Is she alright?" "She said everything was fine. They're on their way back now. After they get back, we'll take a short break in Costa Del Sol. Then we'll go after Jenova, Lavos, and Eve," answered Cloud. They nodded and everyone split up to go relax. *******
"Ok everyone," said Cloud, starting the meeting, "I figure we need a break to relax before we go after Jenova, Lavos, and Eve. So, we're going to go to Costa Del Sol and spend a few days relaxing. We will have to get a few rooms at the inn and Avalanche will stay at the villa. So, everyone get their gear and we'll be there in an hour." "Cloud, if I may ask, WHY did we have to fight the Weapons?" asked Marle. "Originally, the Weapons were created to be protectors of the Planet and wipe out the ones hurting it. But last time, Jenova and Sephiroth took control over them and they made a BIG mess. We didn't want Jenova and Zack to get a hold of the new ones." Sephiroth glared at Cloud and frowned. 'Does he WANT to get in a confrontation right now?' I thought to myself. 'You know, child, my son is always striving to surpass the failure clone.' 'Shut up, Jenova. I may share your cells, like Sephiroth, Vincent, and Cloud do, but I'm not your Child! I'm a Cetra and therefore destined to kick your ass.' 'Hold your tounge! Your "brother" will visit you soon. You'd better return with him or else I'll summon Meteor and kill you all!' 'Like hell I'd let you!' 'Such harsh words for your mother... I see I'll have to be more persuasive.' Suddenly, a strong electric current ran through my body, seeming to originate from my very cells. "Ahhh!" I screamed falling to my knees and holding my head. Sephiroth was at my side at once. "Danielle, what is it?" he asked. Cloud and the others looked concerned. "Pain..." I moaned, "Like lightning... Jenova..." 'Come to me, daughter...' 'No!' Another current ran through me, stronger than the first. 'Come to me... I'll stop the pain if you will just return to me...' "Jenova! Leave her be!" shouted Sephiroth, "I'm the one you should deal with!" 'Danielle, you know your true calling in life is to be a goddess... return and your quest for power and wealth shall be completed.' I moaned and held my head. 'I do not quest for power and wealth! Get out of my head you bitch!' 'Such harsh words for your mother... Return with Zack or face the consequences!' Jenova sent another charge through my body and finally receded from my mind as I slowly regained control of my body. "Danielle, are you alright?" asked Sephiroth. "Ow," I said smiling softly, "Remind me to keep a bolt ring on." Sephiroth smiled and waved off Cloud's attempt to help as he pulled me to my feet. "Zack's coming soon. Jenova demands that I return to the crater with him or else she'll summon Meteor and Lavos and Eve will destroy everything. I...I don't want that." I said. "Danielle, you're not going with Zack," said Cloud and Sephiroth at the same time. They glared at each other. "Oh, stop it! Seph, help me get to my room. I wanna go pack. Cloud, relax, he's not coming for a while yet and I don't plan to go anyway." Sephiroth picked me up and carried me to my room. ******* Costa Del Sol
Magus, Aeris, and I sat out on the patio of the Villa talking about magic and other things. "So, how are your people any different than normal humans, and Zealians?" he asked at one point. Aeris smiled. "We're different because of our abilities to commune with the Planet. We speak to it, sense its needs and protect it. I am a Healer of the Cetra. I have more protection and healing abilities while Danni is a Warrior. She has more attacking and destructive power to elimnate the planet's enemies." "We have always lived in peace with the humans, but when Jenova came, she turned them against us and our people had to go to war with her. Most of our people died when we sealed her in the ground," I added. "And what about something like revivification? Can that be done?" asked Magus. "Depends on if the planet will allow it," I responded. "My sister, Schala died fighting Lavos. I was only 7 at the time and I was sent through a portal to 600 AD. I had to experience it again a few weeks ago, only this time, as a Prophet to my mother." "So THAT'S why you never have any fun!" I said. He frowned. Aeris closed her eyes and concentrated. A few moments later, she opened her eyes and said, "The Planet says we'll need help. Schala has premission to be revived." She began chanting and a bright light appeared. A tall woman with blue hair and purple robes appeared in the light and stepped out of it. She opened her eyes and looked around. "Are you the ones who brought me back?" she asked quietly. "Yes. I'm Danielle, and this is Aeris. We need your help. Lavos is here in our world." "Lavos!? How?" she asked. "My friend Magus will explain. Please go with him. Magus, take her to see Crono and the others. I'll go shopping for equipment later. Schala, do you use any weapons?" I said. "No." she answered. "Alright," I answered, "Go on you two." Magus and Schala left. "Will he tell her?" asked Aeris. "I have no idea." I answered. *******
(Costa Del Sol)
I stretched out on the beach towel and sighed. "This is the life!" said Brandy, who was nearby. "Yeah," I answered, "But I can't wait to go kick Jenova's ass." "Now why would you want to attack Mother?" asked Zack, appearing in front of me. "What the...?" I stuttered. He smiled and raised his sword. He used the flat of the blade to knock Brandy out. "Brandy!" I shouted. I stood and backed away, unarmed. "Now now, Danni. Mother told you I was coming. We have some unfinished business, you and I." "Dream on, Zack. Do I look like your sex trophy or something!?" I retorted. "We'll see about that." I turned and ran, trying to make it to the villa. 'Seph!' I screamed, mentally,'Zack's after me! Help!' "You won't get away!" said Zack, giving chase. He threw something and hit me in the back of the head. I fell unconsious.
"Danielle!" shouted Sephiroth as he saw Zack pick me up, "Let her go." "No. Come and get her.... if you can!" said Zack, vanishing. Schala came up behind him. "Who was that?" she asked. "That was Zack... and he just kidnapped Danielle. Go get Aeris and Rufus. I'll go find Brandy." Schala nodded and ran off. 'I'll come for you Danni... I promise.' *******
(Northern Crater)
The team was silent as Cloud and Sephiroth led the way through the Crater. A rock suddenly fell from the ledge above and the two drew their swords. "Stand Down!" said a female voice. A woman, around 20 years old, leaped from the ledge and landed before them. "Who are you!? Do you work for Jenova?" demanded Cloud. "No! My name's Marisol Valenzuela. I'm looking for Brandy and Danielle." Her long black hair was tied back with a blue ribbon that matched her tube top. She wore armlets full of materia and her guns glinted in the faint light. Brandy pushed through the group and came to stand at the front. "May!" she said, hugging her. "Brandy! Where's Danielle?" "Zack kidnapped her. How long have you been following us?" she asked. "Since Icicle Inn. You guys lost me when you went after the WEAPONS though." "And I never knew..." whispered Sephiroth. "Listen, you can come with us. We're going after Danielle. Stick with Brandy ok?" said Cloud. Marisol nodded and drifted to the back of the group with Brandy. *******
Everyone gathered around Sephiroth and Cloud for last minute battle preparations. Materia was handed out, weapons checked and armor put into place. "This is the final battle," started Cloud, "Let's end this once and for all. First, we'll....." "We have no time for complicated strategy. Let's get Danielle first," interrupted Sephiroth.
Sephiroth stormed into the room, ignoring Cloud's warning. He looked around and found Zack sitting near a wall. "Welcome brother." "I'm not your brother you ass. Where's Danielle?" "Up there." The wall began to glow and my body was illuminated. I was chained to the wall and unconsious. "Danielle!!!" he shouted. I did not stir. Sephiroth drew his sword and ran at Zack, anger clouding his judgement. While Sephiroth kept him busy, the rest of Avalanche ran in and Marisol aimed her sniper rifle from a ledge. A silenced bullet pierced one of my chains. My left arm hung limp. The rest of my chains were cut and I fell. Magus lept up and caught me. He returned with me to the rest of Avalanche. "Why won't she wake up?" asked Aeris. "I dunno.." replied Cloud, watching Sephiroth battle Zack. Zack soon lept up into the air and shouted. "Mother! They have come. Let us settle this, then go to the Promised Land with Lavos and Eve." Jenova, Lavos, and Eve appeared from the darkness. "This will be our final battle, Jenova!" shouted Cloud. "Lavos, it's your time to die! Quit screwing with our lives!" said Magus. "It ends here, Eve," added Aya. I began waking up as Aeris unleashed healing spells over me. I stood and drew my sword. "I'm gonna kick your ass, Jenova!" I shouted. "We shall see," finished Jenova. Everyone then lept into the fray.
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Cloud, Ayla, Cid, and Yuffie squared off against Zack. "Ahh, another one of my brothers. Care to rejoin us? You could be a god. Stronger even than Sephiroth..." he said. "You can't get inside my head Zack. I don't want to be a god. You're fixing to get your ass kicked," retorted Cloud. Zack held up his sword. "Recognize this, Strife!? It's the sword you took off of my dying corpse!!!" Cloud staggered slightly from the hurtful remarks, but Yuffie, Cid and Ayla ran up and began using skills to kick his ass. Ayla used her Triple Kick, Cid, his Highwind's missles, and Yuffie called upon her All Creation. Zack staggered and went up to fight Cloud. Their swords clashed back and forth as they tried to get the upper hand in the battle. They were stalemated. Yuffie threw a materia to Ayla and Cid raised his spear. "Cloud, down!" Ayla screamed. Cloud threw himself to the side as Yuffie let loose and Fire 3, Cid unleashed a Bolt 3, and Ayla used Ice 3. "Tri-Attack!" they shouted. The elements combined and Zack was sent flying. He hit the rock wall and Cloud ran up to finish him off. "Cloud," he said opening his eyes, "Tell Aeris...and Danielle... I'm sorry..." Cloud nodded and stabbed him. Zack closed his eyes and died peacefully. Cloud sighed and turned toward the battle with Jenova. *******
Sephiroth, Frog, Nanaki, Aeris, and I found ourselves fighting Jenova. "Let's finish this!" I shouted. Sephiroth and I ran forward to attack as Aeris and Nanaki backed us up with spells. Their Fire and Ice spells hit our swords and we jumped up into the air and slashed Jenova. Jenova screamed and retaliated with a Red Light. I screamed as the flames hit me. I then released a Cure 3 spell over everyone. "You alright Danielle?" asked Nanaki. "Fine," I replied. Frog leaped up into the air bringing his sword up to slash Jenova, but he was smaked away by a tenticle. He slammed into the cave wall and fell unconsious. "I'll help him!" said Nanaki, running out of Jenova's range. I ran forward for another attack but Jenova saw me coming. I suddenly hit my knees in pain and dropped my sword as lightning ripped through my body. "Ugh... not again!" I screamed. Jenova's tenticle wrapped around my waist and lifted me up into the air. "Danielle!" shouted Sephiroth. "At last, I can finally get rid of you!" said Jenova, "You knew that you couldn't.... What is this I sense!?" Sephiroth nodded to Aeris and they quietly began to transform. "You're pregnant!?" Jenova crowed, "Hah! Now I'll kill you and your unborn brat!" She squeezed my stomach. "I wonder if it'll pop out if I squeeze hard enough...?" I moaned in pain. "Angel Wings!" shouted Aeris. Sephiroth became the OWA and Aeris transformed into an ArchAngel. Jenova saw them and threw me as hard as she could at the opposite cave wall. "Danielle!!!!" shouted Sephiroth. As I flew at the wall, I simply closed my eyes and prepared to meet my parents in the Lifestream...
Cloud stood at his normal position at the window of the airship, Tifa at his side. "Any sign of Omega?" asked Cloud. "None," answered Cid, "I've had the radar scan the globe. It's either moving too fast to be tracked or it's got a jamming frequency going on. I can't find it anywhere." Sephiroth looked up. "I can't sense it's power anywhere either. It's odd. Jenova must have gained control of it and recalled it or something. I have no idea where it is." Aya ran in looking panicked. "I found it!!!" she said. "Where!?" demanded Cloud, looking out the window. "Look down!" she said. Cloud obeyed and there was the hulking black figure, flying underneath the the airship to avoid the radar until it was good and ready. "Cid, Tifa, Sephiroth, Aya! Let's go!" commanded Cloud. They got their gear and ran out to the deck to take down the last WEAPON.
"You know, these things need to be smaller!" grunted Tifa as her Limit Break was completed. "I know!" Aya answered, using Inferno. Bright flames licked the WEAPONS body and it roared in pain. "Aya, keep going with your Fire energies!" shouted Cloud. Sephiroth ran forward and sliced at the Planet's "protector" with the Masamune, but it had little to no effect. "Cloud, we are going to have to fight this thing the old fashioned way!" he said, letting the green aura of magic surround him as he let loose a Flare spell. The Weapon seemed crippled and it angrily swiped at Aya and Tifa with it's claws and released an attack called Flamesweeper. A torrent of flames raced across the battlefield, burning everyone. "Damn!" shouted Cid, "Who has the restore materia!?" Tifa let loose a Regen spell and Aya released her White Wind spell. The party was healed and they were angry. "Double Omnislash!" shouted Cloud. Sephiroth smirked. This new double tech was really a challenge between Sephiroth and his clone. He wanted to see if Seph could keep up with the attack and mirror it. Cloud completed his half of the move and Sephiroth ran forward, imitating Cloud slash for slash, effectively damaging the Weapon. It roared and clawed at Sephiroth, who dodged it. Cid leaped up into the air and used his Dragon Jump limit break.
The Weapon slowly faded away and burst into multi-colored sparkles that surrounded Sephiroth's sword. The Masamune was upgraded to it's Ultimate Level and it's true power unleashed. Cloud then began recieving calls on his PHS: "Good work Brandy." "Good job Yuffie. Make sure you stock up before you come back." "You put Reeve to sleep, Danni!? Wonderful. Good work. You have my promise, I won't send you on anymore underwater missions. Come on back to Junon. We'll meet you there." "What happened?" asked Sephiroth. "Reeve was being an asshole and wouldn't let them use the sub. She used her new powers, put him and 100 soldiers to sleep, and nearly lost Magus and herself when the Weapon flooded the Underwater Bubble." "Is she alright?" "She said everything was fine. They're on their way back now. After they get back, we'll take a short break in Costa Del Sol. Then we'll go after Jenova, Lavos, and Eve," answered Cloud. They nodded and everyone split up to go relax. *******
"Ok everyone," said Cloud, starting the meeting, "I figure we need a break to relax before we go after Jenova, Lavos, and Eve. So, we're going to go to Costa Del Sol and spend a few days relaxing. We will have to get a few rooms at the inn and Avalanche will stay at the villa. So, everyone get their gear and we'll be there in an hour." "Cloud, if I may ask, WHY did we have to fight the Weapons?" asked Marle. "Originally, the Weapons were created to be protectors of the Planet and wipe out the ones hurting it. But last time, Jenova and Sephiroth took control over them and they made a BIG mess. We didn't want Jenova and Zack to get a hold of the new ones." Sephiroth glared at Cloud and frowned. 'Does he WANT to get in a confrontation right now?' I thought to myself. 'You know, child, my son is always striving to surpass the failure clone.' 'Shut up, Jenova. I may share your cells, like Sephiroth, Vincent, and Cloud do, but I'm not your Child! I'm a Cetra and therefore destined to kick your ass.' 'Hold your tounge! Your "brother" will visit you soon. You'd better return with him or else I'll summon Meteor and kill you all!' 'Like hell I'd let you!' 'Such harsh words for your mother... I see I'll have to be more persuasive.' Suddenly, a strong electric current ran through my body, seeming to originate from my very cells. "Ahhh!" I screamed falling to my knees and holding my head. Sephiroth was at my side at once. "Danielle, what is it?" he asked. Cloud and the others looked concerned. "Pain..." I moaned, "Like lightning... Jenova..." 'Come to me, daughter...' 'No!' Another current ran through me, stronger than the first. 'Come to me... I'll stop the pain if you will just return to me...' "Jenova! Leave her be!" shouted Sephiroth, "I'm the one you should deal with!" 'Danielle, you know your true calling in life is to be a goddess... return and your quest for power and wealth shall be completed.' I moaned and held my head. 'I do not quest for power and wealth! Get out of my head you bitch!' 'Such harsh words for your mother... Return with Zack or face the consequences!' Jenova sent another charge through my body and finally receded from my mind as I slowly regained control of my body. "Danielle, are you alright?" asked Sephiroth. "Ow," I said smiling softly, "Remind me to keep a bolt ring on." Sephiroth smiled and waved off Cloud's attempt to help as he pulled me to my feet. "Zack's coming soon. Jenova demands that I return to the crater with him or else she'll summon Meteor and Lavos and Eve will destroy everything. I...I don't want that." I said. "Danielle, you're not going with Zack," said Cloud and Sephiroth at the same time. They glared at each other. "Oh, stop it! Seph, help me get to my room. I wanna go pack. Cloud, relax, he's not coming for a while yet and I don't plan to go anyway." Sephiroth picked me up and carried me to my room. ******* Costa Del Sol
Magus, Aeris, and I sat out on the patio of the Villa talking about magic and other things. "So, how are your people any different than normal humans, and Zealians?" he asked at one point. Aeris smiled. "We're different because of our abilities to commune with the Planet. We speak to it, sense its needs and protect it. I am a Healer of the Cetra. I have more protection and healing abilities while Danni is a Warrior. She has more attacking and destructive power to elimnate the planet's enemies." "We have always lived in peace with the humans, but when Jenova came, she turned them against us and our people had to go to war with her. Most of our people died when we sealed her in the ground," I added. "And what about something like revivification? Can that be done?" asked Magus. "Depends on if the planet will allow it," I responded. "My sister, Schala died fighting Lavos. I was only 7 at the time and I was sent through a portal to 600 AD. I had to experience it again a few weeks ago, only this time, as a Prophet to my mother." "So THAT'S why you never have any fun!" I said. He frowned. Aeris closed her eyes and concentrated. A few moments later, she opened her eyes and said, "The Planet says we'll need help. Schala has premission to be revived." She began chanting and a bright light appeared. A tall woman with blue hair and purple robes appeared in the light and stepped out of it. She opened her eyes and looked around. "Are you the ones who brought me back?" she asked quietly. "Yes. I'm Danielle, and this is Aeris. We need your help. Lavos is here in our world." "Lavos!? How?" she asked. "My friend Magus will explain. Please go with him. Magus, take her to see Crono and the others. I'll go shopping for equipment later. Schala, do you use any weapons?" I said. "No." she answered. "Alright," I answered, "Go on you two." Magus and Schala left. "Will he tell her?" asked Aeris. "I have no idea." I answered. *******
(Costa Del Sol)
I stretched out on the beach towel and sighed. "This is the life!" said Brandy, who was nearby. "Yeah," I answered, "But I can't wait to go kick Jenova's ass." "Now why would you want to attack Mother?" asked Zack, appearing in front of me. "What the...?" I stuttered. He smiled and raised his sword. He used the flat of the blade to knock Brandy out. "Brandy!" I shouted. I stood and backed away, unarmed. "Now now, Danni. Mother told you I was coming. We have some unfinished business, you and I." "Dream on, Zack. Do I look like your sex trophy or something!?" I retorted. "We'll see about that." I turned and ran, trying to make it to the villa. 'Seph!' I screamed, mentally,'Zack's after me! Help!' "You won't get away!" said Zack, giving chase. He threw something and hit me in the back of the head. I fell unconsious.
"Danielle!" shouted Sephiroth as he saw Zack pick me up, "Let her go." "No. Come and get her.... if you can!" said Zack, vanishing. Schala came up behind him. "Who was that?" she asked. "That was Zack... and he just kidnapped Danielle. Go get Aeris and Rufus. I'll go find Brandy." Schala nodded and ran off. 'I'll come for you Danni... I promise.' *******
(Northern Crater)
The team was silent as Cloud and Sephiroth led the way through the Crater. A rock suddenly fell from the ledge above and the two drew their swords. "Stand Down!" said a female voice. A woman, around 20 years old, leaped from the ledge and landed before them. "Who are you!? Do you work for Jenova?" demanded Cloud. "No! My name's Marisol Valenzuela. I'm looking for Brandy and Danielle." Her long black hair was tied back with a blue ribbon that matched her tube top. She wore armlets full of materia and her guns glinted in the faint light. Brandy pushed through the group and came to stand at the front. "May!" she said, hugging her. "Brandy! Where's Danielle?" "Zack kidnapped her. How long have you been following us?" she asked. "Since Icicle Inn. You guys lost me when you went after the WEAPONS though." "And I never knew..." whispered Sephiroth. "Listen, you can come with us. We're going after Danielle. Stick with Brandy ok?" said Cloud. Marisol nodded and drifted to the back of the group with Brandy. *******
Everyone gathered around Sephiroth and Cloud for last minute battle preparations. Materia was handed out, weapons checked and armor put into place. "This is the final battle," started Cloud, "Let's end this once and for all. First, we'll....." "We have no time for complicated strategy. Let's get Danielle first," interrupted Sephiroth.
Sephiroth stormed into the room, ignoring Cloud's warning. He looked around and found Zack sitting near a wall. "Welcome brother." "I'm not your brother you ass. Where's Danielle?" "Up there." The wall began to glow and my body was illuminated. I was chained to the wall and unconsious. "Danielle!!!" he shouted. I did not stir. Sephiroth drew his sword and ran at Zack, anger clouding his judgement. While Sephiroth kept him busy, the rest of Avalanche ran in and Marisol aimed her sniper rifle from a ledge. A silenced bullet pierced one of my chains. My left arm hung limp. The rest of my chains were cut and I fell. Magus lept up and caught me. He returned with me to the rest of Avalanche. "Why won't she wake up?" asked Aeris. "I dunno.." replied Cloud, watching Sephiroth battle Zack. Zack soon lept up into the air and shouted. "Mother! They have come. Let us settle this, then go to the Promised Land with Lavos and Eve." Jenova, Lavos, and Eve appeared from the darkness. "This will be our final battle, Jenova!" shouted Cloud. "Lavos, it's your time to die! Quit screwing with our lives!" said Magus. "It ends here, Eve," added Aya. I began waking up as Aeris unleashed healing spells over me. I stood and drew my sword. "I'm gonna kick your ass, Jenova!" I shouted. "We shall see," finished Jenova. Everyone then lept into the fray.
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Cloud, Ayla, Cid, and Yuffie squared off against Zack. "Ahh, another one of my brothers. Care to rejoin us? You could be a god. Stronger even than Sephiroth..." he said. "You can't get inside my head Zack. I don't want to be a god. You're fixing to get your ass kicked," retorted Cloud. Zack held up his sword. "Recognize this, Strife!? It's the sword you took off of my dying corpse!!!" Cloud staggered slightly from the hurtful remarks, but Yuffie, Cid and Ayla ran up and began using skills to kick his ass. Ayla used her Triple Kick, Cid, his Highwind's missles, and Yuffie called upon her All Creation. Zack staggered and went up to fight Cloud. Their swords clashed back and forth as they tried to get the upper hand in the battle. They were stalemated. Yuffie threw a materia to Ayla and Cid raised his spear. "Cloud, down!" Ayla screamed. Cloud threw himself to the side as Yuffie let loose and Fire 3, Cid unleashed a Bolt 3, and Ayla used Ice 3. "Tri-Attack!" they shouted. The elements combined and Zack was sent flying. He hit the rock wall and Cloud ran up to finish him off. "Cloud," he said opening his eyes, "Tell Aeris...and Danielle... I'm sorry..." Cloud nodded and stabbed him. Zack closed his eyes and died peacefully. Cloud sighed and turned toward the battle with Jenova. *******
Sephiroth, Frog, Nanaki, Aeris, and I found ourselves fighting Jenova. "Let's finish this!" I shouted. Sephiroth and I ran forward to attack as Aeris and Nanaki backed us up with spells. Their Fire and Ice spells hit our swords and we jumped up into the air and slashed Jenova. Jenova screamed and retaliated with a Red Light. I screamed as the flames hit me. I then released a Cure 3 spell over everyone. "You alright Danielle?" asked Nanaki. "Fine," I replied. Frog leaped up into the air bringing his sword up to slash Jenova, but he was smaked away by a tenticle. He slammed into the cave wall and fell unconsious. "I'll help him!" said Nanaki, running out of Jenova's range. I ran forward for another attack but Jenova saw me coming. I suddenly hit my knees in pain and dropped my sword as lightning ripped through my body. "Ugh... not again!" I screamed. Jenova's tenticle wrapped around my waist and lifted me up into the air. "Danielle!" shouted Sephiroth. "At last, I can finally get rid of you!" said Jenova, "You knew that you couldn't.... What is this I sense!?" Sephiroth nodded to Aeris and they quietly began to transform. "You're pregnant!?" Jenova crowed, "Hah! Now I'll kill you and your unborn brat!" She squeezed my stomach. "I wonder if it'll pop out if I squeeze hard enough...?" I moaned in pain. "Angel Wings!" shouted Aeris. Sephiroth became the OWA and Aeris transformed into an ArchAngel. Jenova saw them and threw me as hard as she could at the opposite cave wall. "Danielle!!!!" shouted Sephiroth. As I flew at the wall, I simply closed my eyes and prepared to meet my parents in the Lifestream...
