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Reincarnation
Chapter 7-On The Run
Treno, City of Nobles
11:17 A.M. Gaian Standard
Kirika:
Exhaustion made me stumble constantly over cracks and even the docks of the Invincible. It took an unreal amount of power to get away from Alexandria undetected. Then, on top of that, I had to move the life-pod to a secure position in the Invincible, for fear of anyone scooping around Totetsumonari Kyuuden. I went to the side entrance and punched a small set of codes. There was a light beep and then the Invincible lifted off and headed south. I would call it back when I needed it. For now, I would return to Totetsumonari Kyuuden. I collapsed on the front couch, not caring for simple dignity at the moment.
Hours Later:
"You cannot see Lady Kirika at this time! She is resting and has forbidden all visitors from entering Totetsumonari Kyuuden!"
"I wish to see Lady Kirika Tribal now!"
Muffled voices coming from…outside. My eyes shot open as the door next to the couch opened. A small squad of Alexandrian soldiers entered the room followed by the King. I sat up and shook my head slowly, trying to clear the leftover sleep. I still felt tired, but a great amount of magical energy had returned to my body meaning that I was ok.
"What is the meaning of this intrusion?" I asked tiredly.
"You are being tried for the murder of General Beatrix of Alexandria."
Tried…for a murder?
"That's ludicrous! How dare you accuse me of such a crime," I snarled.
That wasn't supposed to happen. The King wasn't supposed to find out. I need to escape while I could. I leapt up from the couch and scrambled through the door outside. Muffled screams and shouts followed me as I launched myself down the many steps of my palace. I had to get as far as I could without using magic. When I reached the bottom of the stairs, another squad of soldiers surrounded me. Queen Garnet wasn't too far behind them, sporting a staff.
"Where are you going Kirika?" She asked.
I narrowed my eyes at her and leaned against the banister. Where do you think I'm going Garnet? I'm obliviously not staying here. One of the soldiers reached up to grab my arm so he could pull me down. I snarled and slapped his hand away.
"If you want me, dear Garnet, you must catch me first!" I shouted.
Magic wouldn't help me here, but brute strength would. I silently thanked Kuja for teasing me a bit of magic as well as self-defense. The same guard that had grabbed me before charged up the remaining stairs to my position. I kicked him right in the groin as he came near and smirked in satisfaction as he fell to the floor. Two more guards ran up to my position, swords in hand. Instead of engaging them, I jumped off of the side of the stairwell and landed on the muddy earth below. About three guards scrambled to surround me quickly while the others followed. I dropped to my haunches and launched my foot out in a sweeping motion, tripping all three and sending them to the floor.
I broke out into a low run; ducking between any object I could to cover my run. I had to make it out of the city so that I could use a spell to fly away. There were more shouts and screams coming from everywhere as I scrambled out of the front gate to freedom.
Zidane:
When the commotion died down, I joined Garnet on the path overlooking the river.
"I didn't think she would run like that, Zidane."
I didn't either. I couldn't believe that Kirika would commit such a crime.
"We must find her soon. I think there is more to this situation that's being told," I muttered.
Just then, a solider walked up and saluted the Queen.
"The Invincible has been sighted over a remote part of the Mist Continent."
Why was the Invincible there?
"How long was this?" I asked.
"Five hours ago."
That was when Kirika was here. Why would the Invincible be so far away from its owner? Something didn't seem right.
Mikoto:
"Kirei, I think we have a problem," I muttered as I read the letter from Zidane.
It told of Beatrix's death and Kirika's betrayal. That Kirika girl could be a problem. In fact, she was a problem. Kirei smirked and floated over to my position.
"What problem?" She asked, tiredly.
"Perhaps that Kirika girl may be a wrench in our plans."
"No, she won't. She's about to be put to death, so why worry?"
I snorted. Kirei seemed so ignorant sometimes. Only I knew that there was another genome hidden in the depths of a ruined Terra. Most likely, Kirika was there when he said his last words. In order to restore Kuja to power, you had to have a lot of magic. Therefore, Kirika could become the most powerful woman in the world. She had to be stopped.
The Invincible
9:57 P.M. Gaian Standard
Kirika:
I stared at the life-pod in front of me and then at the tube in my arm. I was pretty tired from my restless flight to the Invincible from Treno. I had to be very careful while out in the ship. Most likely, Zidane had found out the location of the Invincible. It gave me a headache just thinking about it. I pulled the small tube out of my arm gingerly and sat it down on the floor. I watched with dull interest as the blood the life-pod collected from me flowed into Kuja's body. Now that I had a soul that would be powerful enough to call Kuja's spirit back, I had two options: Rest or go directly to the Iifa Tree.
Rest was probably out of the question; Zidane was probably on his way here. I rubbed my arm gingerly and punched in the codes for the Iifa Tree on a nearby panel. There was a slight shudder as the Invincible lifted off of the ground and headed due south to the Forgotten Continent. Yawning slightly, I reached over to the life-pod and undid the locks holding the liquid and Kuja's lifeless body inside. A small chime sounded as a small door in the glass opened out, pouring clear liquid everywhere. I managed to catch Kuja's slumped form and lower it the dampened floor. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw his chest rise and fall in a relaxed breathing pattern.
He was alive or at least half alive. There was a slight jerk as the Invincible slowed and touched down to the ground. I dragged, half-carried Kuja outside onto the dead spirit-filled earth. I stepped away from his body and closed my eyes. My chin rested on my chest as I reached deep inside of myself and pulled Beatrix's spiritual energy out and into the air. I could sense the amount of souls gathering themselves to the sight of the energy and searched for Kuja's. After then minutes or so, I found it, warm and pulsating with intense elemental magic, hovering near my head. I opened my eyes and touched it with my fingertips. It latched onto my hand for a moment as I walked over to Kuja. I knelt down and touched Kuja's chest, forcing the soul inside.
A jolt of energy rippled through my body, jarring my bones and sending me to the ground. I barely noticed Kuja's movement beside me as my tired body gave into my exhaustion.