Disclaimer: None of the characters in this fanfic belong to me except for a certain few. A majority of the characters belong to FF7.

A/N: Sorry that it took a long time to get this chapter up. I had to study for my ATB test. On to the fic now.

Chapter 2: Reincarnation.

Aerith felt as though she had been killed again. The sight of Sephiroth sent a chill through her whole body. When she had heard that she was to be escorted by the man who had killed her, she felt as though the whole world had decided to go against her. She had pleaded to let another Cetra do the job but the Planet said that she was the only one that could destroy the Jenova Outbreak.

"This is insane!" shouted Sephiroth. Aerith looked up in curiosity, "What makes you think that she would want ME as her bodyguard."

"Have you even considered that Aerith may not completely fear you? Besides, don't you want to pay for your sins? I can see inside you that you wish that you could change what you had done." Murmured the Planet.

Sephiroth sighed in defeat, as he knew that the Planet was right. He did want to redempt for his sins.

"Step forward, Aerith!" shouted the Planet. Aerith stepped forward and looked up at the Planet, "Do you accept Sephiroth as your bodyguard?"

Aerith pondered on the question. Despite her fear for Sephiroth, she knew that he meant well and wouldn't dream of hurting her when he was out of Jenova's control. Besides, she did find Sephiroth rather attractive.

"I accept." Said Aerith as Sephiroth looked up in shock.

"Very well, you shall live once again." Said the Planet as he covered Sephiroth and Aerith a blinding white light.

And then, they were no longer there..

~~~Midgar~~~

Cloud slashed at another of the white beasts as it screamed and broke into tiny particles. But only more white beasts took its place. The white beasts had sharp claws and red eyes. They vaguely resembled insects. They were weak but they came in large numbers.

A few minutes later Cloud managed to defeat all of the beasts. Cloud was about to take a small rest but he saw a dark shape with glowing red eyes. But unlike the white beasts, the dark shape was obviously human. A double bladed weapon was held by the dark figure. The dark figure froze and in a flash rushed towards Cloud, his blade pointing forward. At that moment, Cloud believed his doom had come.

A/N: Ooooohhhh Cliffhanger, and no the red-eyed freak isn't Vincent if you thought about it. Vincent doesn't carry a double-ended blade! Anyway review, please.