Author: **Looking throughout his mess of a room for something ** Damn it! Where did I put those copyright documents?

Cloud: You dimwit; You don't have any, remember?

Author: Oh, yeah. I don't, do I? **Begins scratching head **

Cloud: Idiot. **Begins walking away **

Author: **Takes out Sony Black Ops Rocket Launcher (SBORL) and shoots Cloud's spiky butt with a rocket, blowing him back into the FF7 world. ** Well, now that's taken care of. **turns to audience ** I do not own the copyrights to any of the Final Fantasy 7 characters, materia, natta! Nor do I have a copyright for any moves from any anime/manga moves. I do, however, own the rights to this shady plot full of paper-thin explanations and certain. 'special' . moves, so don't steal them! Or else I'll sue your butt's for whatever money, gold, jewels, etc. etc. you might have. So, let's get on with the story, which, I might add, is also a songfic! Yes, my very 1st songfic! So, enjoy the story!

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Ch. 9 - . A Hero Could Save Us

Last Chapter: In the last chapter, Kinie and Azi. You know, forget about it! If you want to know what happened to everyone in the last chapter, then read it! BUT! I will give you this little tidbit of information!

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Azi: Y-- You... mean.
Sephiroth: Yes. Kinie is dead.
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Azi: You bastard! I swear, on his dead body, that I will kill you! *Unsheathes her sword for the second time. **

Sephiroth: And you are going to kill me with that puny sword?

Azi: Not by myself! Ph34r my m4d sk1llz!

Sephiroth: What the hell you just say?

Azi: **Begins forming several hand symbols** K4g3 Bush1n n0 Ju75u!

Out of nowhere, 19 exact copies of Azi appear and now surround Sephiroth.

Sephiroth: What the hell?!? What kind of magic is this?!?

Original Azi: Ha! My 2nd favorite jutsu, Kage Bushin no Jutsu! **Now turns her head to the dopple-Azi's ** ATTACK!

All 20 Azi's charge at Sephiroth. Meanwhile.

I am so high, I can hear heaven

Kinie: **Slowly regaining consciousness. ** ~ Huh? What happened? ~ **Opens his eyes. ** ~ Right; I got knocked into the Lifestream by. Sephiroth! Damn! Azi's still fighting him! I gotta go back! ~

He tries swimming upward, but he can't move.

Kinie: ~ Why can't I move? And why am I not breathing? Oh God. Am I. ~

Voice: No. you are not dead, Kinie.

Kinie: Wha?

In front of Kinie's face, a person is slowly appearing. Finally, within a minute or so, he is fully formed.

Kinie: Misuri Jinko!?! Why are you in the Lifestream?

Misuri: Why else would I be, maybe it's because. I'm dead?!

Kinie: Sorry. Stupid question.

Misuri: Yes it was. But right now, that isn't your problem.

Kinie: Yeah, my problem is that I'm stuck, floating in the Lifestream, while Azi is above us fighting Sephiroth, who is the --

Misuri: Sephiroth is not the bad guy!

Kinie: **Shocked expression ** He. isn't?

Misuri: No, Sephiroth is not the enemy. The evil person who wants to destroy this world is controlling him.

Kinie: Well, if we can't defeat Sephiroth, who can defeat the one that's controlling him?

I am so high, I can hear heaven

Misuri: You can.

Kinie: But. how?

Misuri: You have trained for several months, preparing for this upcoming battle, yet you ask me how to win?

Kinie: Well. yeah.

Misuri: You know how to win.

Kinie: No; I don't!

Misuri: Ugh. Do I have to explain it to you?

Kinie: That would be helpful.

Misuri: Fine then! The only reason you lost is because you only care about the present; You are always looking down at your toes. When instead you should be looking in front of you; What your future holds, and the potential that you have will came forth and then, no one will be able to stop you.

Kinie: What the hell does that mean?

Misuri: You know what it means. Also, make sure you don't kill Sephiroth.

Kinie: Why?

Misuri: He still has an important role to complete, and it will involve you, Azi, and some others. good-bye, Kinie. **Begins to fade away. **

Kinie: What do you mean by that? Aw, forget about answering that; Misuri. Have a nice rest.

Misuri: I will. ** disappears. **

Kinie: Hmm. what did Misuri mean by this 'look toward the future' crap? Wait.

Whoa, but heaven.no, heaven don't hear me

Kinie: I think I got it! Whoa!

He slowly begins to float up.

Kinie: Get ready Sephiroth, 'cause I'm coming to save you! Then after that, Mr. Bad-Guy-in-the-shadows is gonna get it!

Back above the surface.

Sephiroth: Lucky me that your jutsu-crap-of-a-move only lasted for a minute. If not, I might have actually had to try harder. **kicks Azi in the stomach, who is now lying on the ground. **

Azi: Ugh!

The force from the kick makes her roll across the ground. When she stops rolling, she tries to get up.

Azi: D. damn. you.

Sephiroth: Oh, don't worry about getting up. let me HELP YOU! **Kicks her in the stomach again. **

Azi is now dangerously close into falling into the Lifestream thanks to Sephiroth's kicks.

Sephiroth: Say hello to Kinie for me. in the afterlife!

As he swings his sword in for the final blow, she has this one final thought.

Azi: ~ I'm sorry, Kinie. I couldn't avenge your death. I guess. this is the end, my friend. ~

And they say That a hero could save us

Just as Sephiroth's sword approaches Azi's head, there is a splashing sound that echoes throughout the cave.

Voice: KAMEHAMEHA!

A large, blue energy beam hits Sephiroth and knocks him back, saving Azi from certain death.

Sephiroth and Azi: What?

I'm not gonna stand here and wait

Both look in the direction the blast came from. As the Lifestream splash falls down, some of the water-energy thingy falls on. Kinie!

Kinie: The wanderer has returned.

Azi: **Surprised, joyous look ** Kinie? You're. alive?

Sephiroth: Damn! Why aren't you dead!?!

Kinie: Well, you can't keep a good man down. **Begins walking toward Azi. ** Are you OK?

Azi: **Still surprised ** Um. yeah. nothing a Cure materia can't handle.. Are you OK?

Kinie: I'm fine. **Goes to bend down to Azi. ** You don't min--

Sephiroth: **charging at Kinie ** DIE!

Azi: Look out!

As Sephiroth swings his sword, Kinie's sword hilt flies up and hits Sephiroth in the stomach. The force from the blow makes Sephiroth fly away from them, and land on his back, several yards away.

Kinie: I wasn't finished speaking. **Picks up Azi off the ground. ** You don't mind if I take care of Sephiroth myself, do you? **Begins carrying her over to the land bridge. **

I'll hold onto the wings of the eagles Watch as we all fly away

Azi: Um. I don't see how you can. but go right ahead. I'm not much help at the moment, anyway.

Kinie: Good. You just stay her and rest, Cloud and the others will soon arrive. **Sets Azi down onto the land bridge. **

Sephiroth: **now standing ** You ready to die again, Kinie?

Kinie: **Turns around, and gives Sephiroth a cold look ** I didn't die, Sephiroth. I was reborn. **Unsheathes sword, and charges at Sephiroth. **

Someone told me Love would all save us

The two begin to sword-fight. Although Sephiroth gets in a few hits, they are only flesh wounds. Kinie, on the other hand, is getting several hits on Sephiroth.

But, how can that be Look at what love gave us

As the fight gets more intense, Azi just sits there, staring at such a battle.

Azi: ~ What did Kinie mean when he said that he was 'reborn'? But who cares! This is a sw33t l33t battle! I gotta get this on tape! ~

She craws over to her backpack, takes out a digital camera, and begins to record the fight.

A world full of killing And blood spilling That world never came

As Azi records the fight, it looks like Sephiroth is slowly beginning to lose.

Sephiroth: ~ How is this possible? A few minutes ago he couldn't even touch me. Now, he's getting more hits in then myself, and I can't block his sword strikes. How am I going to win? Wait! I got it! ~

Sephiroth jumps away from Kinie, and takes out a green materia.

Kinie: You know that you can't hit me with a spell; I'm to fast!

Sephiroth: Who said I was aiming at you? **He points the materia at Azi. ** Bolt 3!

And they say That a hero could save us I'm not gonna stand here and wait

A large Bolt 3 flies toward Azi. At the last moment, Kinie appears in front of Azi, and deflects the bolt 3 spell, which hits the wall.

Kinie: **Looks around the room, and can't find Sephiroth. ** Where'd you go?

Sephiroth: Right above you!

I'll hold onto the wings of the eagles Watch as we all fly away

Kinie looks up, and sees Sephiroth swinging his sword straight down at him. The sword connects.

Azi: Kinie! Are you OK?

Kinie: Damn! **He jumps away. ** It hit my right arm; I can't use both hands to swing the sword now!

As Azi looks closely at Kinie, she sees that Kinie's right arm is indeed sliced up pretty good. There is blood flowing out of the fresh would.

Sephiroth: Now that you can only use your left arm to swing your sword, this battle is mine. **Begins to charge at Kinie. **

Now that the world isn't ending

Sephiroth: Die! **Swings his sword down at Kinie. **

Kinie: **Grinning ** Hmph. Whoever said I was right-handed? **Lifts up his sword with his left hand, and blocks Sephiroth's slash. **

It's love that I'm sending to you

Sephiroth: Damn! Why don't you die?!? **Swings his sword again at Kinie. **

Kinie: **blocking Sephiroth's 2nd sword swing. ** Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you!

It's in the love of a hero And that's why I fear it won't do

Sephiroth now goes on the offensive. Although Kinie is able to block all of his attacks, both Azi and Kinie know that he can't keep on blocking forever. At this very moment, Cloud shows up, with the others right behind him.

Cloud: Azi! Kinie! **Seeing Sephiroth ** Sephiroth!

Aeris: Oh! Azi! **Bends down next to her ** Are you OK?

Azi: If at all possible, could you use your Cure materia on me?

Aeris: Oh, sure. **reaches into her coat, and pulls out a green materia. ** Hold still for a second. **The materia begins to glow ** Cure 3.

Several lights surround Azi, and her wounds become fully healed.

Azi: Kinie! I'm all healed up! Let me help you!

Kinie: No! I've **blocks one sword swing ** got **blocks a second swing ** a plan!

And they say That a hero could save us I'm not gonna stand here and wait

Sephiroth: Yes. I know what your plan is. You plan to die! **He takes a huge swing at Kinie. **

Kinie: Now's my chance! **He jumps over the swing, and lands on the opposite side of the platform, with his back facing the land bridge.**

I'll hold onto the wings of the eagles Watch as we all fly away

Kinie: I made a promise to Misuri. **He stands straight up, and points his sword straight at Sephiroth ** That I would save Sephiroth from the one who is controlling him!

Cloud: What? Sephiroth's being controlled? By whom?

Kinie: Who do you think's controlling him? It's the one that plans to destroy the Planet!

And they're watching us They're watching us As we all fly away

Sephiroth: **Now has a deep, dark voice ** Yes! I am the one that is controlling this puppet! And I will use him to kill you!

Kinie: Not if I have anything to say about it! I will defeat you using the first technique of the Ryu-Korosu style!

Cloud: The Ryu-what style?

Azi: This is the sword style that Kinie invented. So far, he is the only one to have used the attacks. Only he knows how many there will be, or if there will be an ultimate attack. I use the Hiten-Mitsurugi style of swords.

Kinie: This is the first technique of the Ryu-Korosu style! **His sword begins to glow red. Soon his hands, arms, and legs glow red. ** This sword of mine is burning red! Its bright cry tells me to defeat you! **Now his entire body is glowing that same red color. ** Here I go! **He charges straight at Sephiroth. **

And they're watching us They're watching us As we all fly away

Sephiroth: **Still with the deep, dark voice** Die! **He swings his sword at Kinie, which seems to hit him right in the chest. **

Azi: Kinie!

Kinie: **Grinning ** Ryu-Korosu Slash!

There is a flash of light, and when the room returns to normal, in the center of the chamber, is Sephiroth. Behind him, stands Kinie.

And they're watching us

Kinie: This battle **He begins to sheath his sword. ** Is over. **He sheathes his sword. **

AS soon as his sword is sheathed, several slashes on Sephiroth's clothing appear, and he has this big dent on his forehead.

Sephiroth: **Falls to the ground, unconscious. **

They're watching us

Azi: Kinie! You did it! You defeated Sephiroth! **She runs over to him. ** Nice job! **She pats him on the back. **

Kinie: **Eyes bug out, begins to moan, falls to the ground, and lands on his knees. Then his eyes become all swirly, and throughout the cave, there is an echo of several things breaking. **

Azi: Opps. sorry, Kinie.

As we all fly away

End of Ch. 9

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Author: Now wasn't that a cool fight? Umm. what was I going to say? **Has a thinking question on his face. **

Aeris: You were going to tell the audience where you got the song form?

Author: Ah, yes! Than you Aeris! The song is from the Spider-Man soundtrack. The title is Hero, sung by Chad Kroger, featuring Josey Scott. Until the next time, love and peace! **Does Vash's love and peace symbol, then disappears in a cloud of blue smoke. **

Aeris: Umm. see you all in Ch. 10?

The wind blows, and a tumbleweed rolls on by.

Aeris: I hate being alone. **Walks away. **