Chapter 12
-Did you read the newspaper?Zake asked.
-Nope.Why?
-It seems that President Shinra has been tried to murder.
-Not the first time.I hope they catch them this time.
-Hey look!A car arrived into the yard.
Sephiroth opened the door of the house and went outside to see who were coming.
-Mr.Sephiroth,we will take care of the Zolom situation from now on,a young Shinra soldier said.
-The president has ordered you to go to Junon immediately.The chocobos are available for you to use.
-Right,Sephiroth said.I guess I'll leave,then.
-And I'm coming with you,said Zake that had appeared behind him.-You will get yourself killed if
the Zoloms attack you at the marshes.
-Right...let's go.
They took the fastest chocobos of the farm and departed.They arrived at the marshes soon.The Zoloms
were sleeping...
-If we go as quietly as we can,they won't hear us.
But when they were in the halfway,one Midgar Zolom woke up and attacked them.It saw the day's meal
offered on a silver platter.Soon the whole marshland started to live.They could see Zoloms
everywhere.
-Zake,now's the time to escape!!
So they started to ride as fast as they could on their chocobos.The Mythril Mine was nearing,when
still one Zolom woke up in front of them.The chocobos startled and ran away,dropping Zake and
Sephiroth from their backs.They ran away towards the mine with Zoloms catching them all the time.
When they were inside,they killed the first one at the entrance,blocking the way from the others.
-Let's go.They'll get through,eventually.
-Let's call help from Shinra.You have a PHS,right?
-Damn,I broke it when I fell.It seems that we have to walk.
There were still tools of the workers lying around the mine,workers that had either fled because
they were afraid of the Midgar Zoloms or died when Sephiroth burned the small village near the mine
down.When they turned from the first corner of the mine,they noticed some Castanets that didn't spot
them.An easy kill.When they reached a crossroad,where they could either go right or climb up and
continue straight forwards,they chose the path that took them up and out of the cave.Zake had been
there before.
After exiting the cave,they stopped in Fort Condor for a while.After climbing one rope and a few
ladders they had visited the shop and bought necessary equipment and they could sleep for few hours
before continuing their journey.They had still many kilometres to walk and they would be at the
Junon Fortress by the evening.
-
-
The streets of the dark Lower Junon were empty of people,except a lonely Shinra soldier that was
guarding the elevator.There was only one house where signs of people could be seen.Loud music and
a happy laughter carried outside from a house that had been built significantly higher than the
other houses.
-Is there a party in that house?Sephiroth asked the soldier.
-Yes,there is,the soldier answered.-They had a baby few days ago.Everyone's gathered over there.They
even asked me to join,but I have my duty...
-Go on,join the party.I'll inform your superiors that I gave you the permission.
-R-really?!Thank you...sir!
-You're welcome.
Sephiroth and Zake went inside the elevator and after the metal doors had closed,they made it
go up.In ten seconds they were at the Junon Airport Path,where another Shinra soldier was guarding
the elevator.After turning left,they were walking at the wide main street.The windows of the
buildings,some dark,some with a light shining outside,were watching them as they walked onward.
-Zake couldn't help himself from saying:What a magnificent city...
-Sephiroth?!,a familiar voice said.Turks were also in Junon for some reason.
-What are you two doing here?Sephiroth asked.
-We are...off duty!Reno answered.-We were just having great time in the bar...
-Can you tell me why the president told me to come?
-It's got something to do with the assassination attempt...they thought that he would be safer in
here.By the way,he's angry to you because you didn't show up earlier...
-Oh great.He's going to shout at me for letting that soldier guarding the elevator to that party...
could you guys do me a favor?
-What is it?
-I'd be grateful if you could guard the Lower Junon's elevator this evening.I'll repay you...
-I'll do it,if you buy me beer or two when we are back in Midgar.
-And me,Rude said.He was afraid that they had forgotten him.
-Agreed,Sephiroth said.
-
-
After entering a building called 80e,they walked to the highest floor,to a huge office which offered
a great view to the sea through it's gigantic window.Shinra soldiers were scattered all over the
room and the president was sitting behind a desk that was shaped like a half circle.
-I have a question.Two questions.First of all,you should've been here seven god damn hours earlier!
Where were you?!
-Our chocobos escaped and we were nearly eaten by Midgar Zoloms.We had no chance of getting back to
the farm and my PHS device broke up...sir!
-The second question:Who is he?
-Ahem...My name is Zake.I'm the guy who was responsible for taking care of the chocobo farm
situation before Sephiroth.It's an honor to meet you,Mr.president.
-Whatever.Come with me,there's something I want to show you.
Sephiroth and Zake followed the president downstairs.They came to a press room.President Shinra
opened the door of the gas chamber and they walked inside it.
-Look.There's the leader of those terrorists and the same man who tried to shoot me.
Sephiroth's eyes widened in horror when he saw the guy that was sitting in the chair.He had wished
that Shinra would've found him,but he forgot those wishes now.Hojo had been right.
-Asner?!?!
-Hi,buddy.I think this is the last time we'll meet.
-But...what...why...what the hell?!
-Relax,Sephiroth,the president said.-I just wanted to make sure you don't know anything about them,
because we found him from your apartment.
-He lives in there.Could someone explain me what's going on?!
-I guess it's my duty to do so,Asner said.-I'm the leader of the terrorists,that destroyed the
Gongaga Reactor.I am the leader of the troops that attacked you at Snowflake.I'm the one who shot
you at that village...
-Why did you do that?After all,you saved me in the Shinra Headquarters...
-I saved you,because you're friend.I shot you,because Techu's my friend,too.I wasn't aiming to kill.
-Why?Why are you doing this?
-I'm bitter.I fought for Shinra in Wutai and saw my comrades and friends falling and still I
continued fighting.For what?No one appreciated what I did.Instead,I was sent to kill more
people for Shinra and lost my arm during that.Still no one thanked me.I met Techu when I was
wandering around the world and we built an organisation to oppose Shinra.I wish he was here...
-Who says I'm not?Don't think I would let my best friend die...
Techu had appeared in the doorway.He was staring at Sephiroth straight into the eyes.
-Sephiroth...will you let me complete my mission or do we have to fight?
Sephiroth gazed down and closed his eyes for a second.Would he save his friend's life and oppose the
Shinra,or would he be loyal to the president and gain honor?He knew that his destiny wasn't to be
a traitor.
-I'm sorry,but I'm not a traitor.
-I see...
Techu tried a surprise attack by jumping towards Sephiroth,trying to slice his face.Sephiroth pulled
out the Masamune Blade,blocking the attack right in time.He pushed Techu further to give himself
space to attack.His attack would probably had impaled an ordinary fighter,but Techu didn't have hard
time dodging it with his agility and great reflexes.They were now back in the press room.
Techu jumped over a board,causing Sephiroth to cut it into two pieces instead of Techu.Techu started
throwing chairs towards Sephiroth,who just moved himself out of their way.When Sephiroth started to
run after Techu,Techu surprised him by stopping and trying kick him into the head.The foot missed
its target and hit Sephiroth's chest,causing him to step a few steps backwards.
Techu made an amazing high jump and his legs met the wall above the door.He pushed himself into a
leap,that got him behind Sephiroth,who turned around right in time to block his deadly hit,but the
dagger cut his hand and the sharp pain caused him to drop the Masamune Blade.Now it was a great
opportunity for Techu to kick him down and thrust the daggers into him.
Sephiroth looked in horror from the ground how Techu pulled his daggers into a striking position and
the only thing his terrified mind could think about was,that why didn't he see his life going like
a film in front of his eyes.Someone,who had told that it happens to everyone before death,had
obviously lied.
At the same moment,when Techu was finally standing still,Zake had time to aim both of his
Peacemakers into Techu's head.
The first bullet made a hole in Techu's throat,causing him to make a strange sound before another
one invaded his skull killing him.His daggers dropped from his hands when his lifeless body fell
next to Sephiroth...
-Good work!the president praised.-Now,let's get the life out of that rat in the gas chamber...
Sephiroth couldn't do anything but watch.His brains didn't understand a thing anymore.What had just
happened?
So he watched shocked how the door of the gas chamber was closed.
Inside it,his friend was speaking quietly to himself.
-Why did I ever join Shinra?Look where it got me...here I am,dying in their gas chamber.I pray for
you,Sephiroth...and everyone...please open your eyes and watch what Shinra's doing.Fight against it
and complete our mission for us...I've done for and my only regret is that I joined Shinra...I guess
this is good bye,world.
Bitter tears ran across Asner's cheeks when he closed his eyes.It wasn't any use to struggle anymore
so he silently accepted his destiny.The poisonous gas smelled funny and made him feel kind of
nausious,but somehow it amused him.Finally the life escaped from his body...
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Author:What can I say?Asner and Techu are dead and the story continues.This was a pretty dramatical
ending to the terrorist thing.I actually played the game while writing this,so the places should be
like they were in the game.
I've always hated deaths in games/movies/books/real life,and I have no idea why I killed them.I'm
not sure will I take Zake further into the story.I also think that I should've written more
about Asner,since he served in Wutai with Sephiroth and I'm afraid that he was left too much in the
shadows.For the other parts of the story this far,I'm happy.
I'm not sure how I will continue this,so be ready to be surprised,or then not.The only thing that is
sure is that this story will continue.
-Did you read the newspaper?Zake asked.
-Nope.Why?
-It seems that President Shinra has been tried to murder.
-Not the first time.I hope they catch them this time.
-Hey look!A car arrived into the yard.
Sephiroth opened the door of the house and went outside to see who were coming.
-Mr.Sephiroth,we will take care of the Zolom situation from now on,a young Shinra soldier said.
-The president has ordered you to go to Junon immediately.The chocobos are available for you to use.
-Right,Sephiroth said.I guess I'll leave,then.
-And I'm coming with you,said Zake that had appeared behind him.-You will get yourself killed if
the Zoloms attack you at the marshes.
-Right...let's go.
They took the fastest chocobos of the farm and departed.They arrived at the marshes soon.The Zoloms
were sleeping...
-If we go as quietly as we can,they won't hear us.
But when they were in the halfway,one Midgar Zolom woke up and attacked them.It saw the day's meal
offered on a silver platter.Soon the whole marshland started to live.They could see Zoloms
everywhere.
-Zake,now's the time to escape!!
So they started to ride as fast as they could on their chocobos.The Mythril Mine was nearing,when
still one Zolom woke up in front of them.The chocobos startled and ran away,dropping Zake and
Sephiroth from their backs.They ran away towards the mine with Zoloms catching them all the time.
When they were inside,they killed the first one at the entrance,blocking the way from the others.
-Let's go.They'll get through,eventually.
-Let's call help from Shinra.You have a PHS,right?
-Damn,I broke it when I fell.It seems that we have to walk.
There were still tools of the workers lying around the mine,workers that had either fled because
they were afraid of the Midgar Zoloms or died when Sephiroth burned the small village near the mine
down.When they turned from the first corner of the mine,they noticed some Castanets that didn't spot
them.An easy kill.When they reached a crossroad,where they could either go right or climb up and
continue straight forwards,they chose the path that took them up and out of the cave.Zake had been
there before.
After exiting the cave,they stopped in Fort Condor for a while.After climbing one rope and a few
ladders they had visited the shop and bought necessary equipment and they could sleep for few hours
before continuing their journey.They had still many kilometres to walk and they would be at the
Junon Fortress by the evening.
-
-
The streets of the dark Lower Junon were empty of people,except a lonely Shinra soldier that was
guarding the elevator.There was only one house where signs of people could be seen.Loud music and
a happy laughter carried outside from a house that had been built significantly higher than the
other houses.
-Is there a party in that house?Sephiroth asked the soldier.
-Yes,there is,the soldier answered.-They had a baby few days ago.Everyone's gathered over there.They
even asked me to join,but I have my duty...
-Go on,join the party.I'll inform your superiors that I gave you the permission.
-R-really?!Thank you...sir!
-You're welcome.
Sephiroth and Zake went inside the elevator and after the metal doors had closed,they made it
go up.In ten seconds they were at the Junon Airport Path,where another Shinra soldier was guarding
the elevator.After turning left,they were walking at the wide main street.The windows of the
buildings,some dark,some with a light shining outside,were watching them as they walked onward.
-Zake couldn't help himself from saying:What a magnificent city...
-Sephiroth?!,a familiar voice said.Turks were also in Junon for some reason.
-What are you two doing here?Sephiroth asked.
-We are...off duty!Reno answered.-We were just having great time in the bar...
-Can you tell me why the president told me to come?
-It's got something to do with the assassination attempt...they thought that he would be safer in
here.By the way,he's angry to you because you didn't show up earlier...
-Oh great.He's going to shout at me for letting that soldier guarding the elevator to that party...
could you guys do me a favor?
-What is it?
-I'd be grateful if you could guard the Lower Junon's elevator this evening.I'll repay you...
-I'll do it,if you buy me beer or two when we are back in Midgar.
-And me,Rude said.He was afraid that they had forgotten him.
-Agreed,Sephiroth said.
-
-
After entering a building called 80e,they walked to the highest floor,to a huge office which offered
a great view to the sea through it's gigantic window.Shinra soldiers were scattered all over the
room and the president was sitting behind a desk that was shaped like a half circle.
-I have a question.Two questions.First of all,you should've been here seven god damn hours earlier!
Where were you?!
-Our chocobos escaped and we were nearly eaten by Midgar Zoloms.We had no chance of getting back to
the farm and my PHS device broke up...sir!
-The second question:Who is he?
-Ahem...My name is Zake.I'm the guy who was responsible for taking care of the chocobo farm
situation before Sephiroth.It's an honor to meet you,Mr.president.
-Whatever.Come with me,there's something I want to show you.
Sephiroth and Zake followed the president downstairs.They came to a press room.President Shinra
opened the door of the gas chamber and they walked inside it.
-Look.There's the leader of those terrorists and the same man who tried to shoot me.
Sephiroth's eyes widened in horror when he saw the guy that was sitting in the chair.He had wished
that Shinra would've found him,but he forgot those wishes now.Hojo had been right.
-Asner?!?!
-Hi,buddy.I think this is the last time we'll meet.
-But...what...why...what the hell?!
-Relax,Sephiroth,the president said.-I just wanted to make sure you don't know anything about them,
because we found him from your apartment.
-He lives in there.Could someone explain me what's going on?!
-I guess it's my duty to do so,Asner said.-I'm the leader of the terrorists,that destroyed the
Gongaga Reactor.I am the leader of the troops that attacked you at Snowflake.I'm the one who shot
you at that village...
-Why did you do that?After all,you saved me in the Shinra Headquarters...
-I saved you,because you're friend.I shot you,because Techu's my friend,too.I wasn't aiming to kill.
-Why?Why are you doing this?
-I'm bitter.I fought for Shinra in Wutai and saw my comrades and friends falling and still I
continued fighting.For what?No one appreciated what I did.Instead,I was sent to kill more
people for Shinra and lost my arm during that.Still no one thanked me.I met Techu when I was
wandering around the world and we built an organisation to oppose Shinra.I wish he was here...
-Who says I'm not?Don't think I would let my best friend die...
Techu had appeared in the doorway.He was staring at Sephiroth straight into the eyes.
-Sephiroth...will you let me complete my mission or do we have to fight?
Sephiroth gazed down and closed his eyes for a second.Would he save his friend's life and oppose the
Shinra,or would he be loyal to the president and gain honor?He knew that his destiny wasn't to be
a traitor.
-I'm sorry,but I'm not a traitor.
-I see...
Techu tried a surprise attack by jumping towards Sephiroth,trying to slice his face.Sephiroth pulled
out the Masamune Blade,blocking the attack right in time.He pushed Techu further to give himself
space to attack.His attack would probably had impaled an ordinary fighter,but Techu didn't have hard
time dodging it with his agility and great reflexes.They were now back in the press room.
Techu jumped over a board,causing Sephiroth to cut it into two pieces instead of Techu.Techu started
throwing chairs towards Sephiroth,who just moved himself out of their way.When Sephiroth started to
run after Techu,Techu surprised him by stopping and trying kick him into the head.The foot missed
its target and hit Sephiroth's chest,causing him to step a few steps backwards.
Techu made an amazing high jump and his legs met the wall above the door.He pushed himself into a
leap,that got him behind Sephiroth,who turned around right in time to block his deadly hit,but the
dagger cut his hand and the sharp pain caused him to drop the Masamune Blade.Now it was a great
opportunity for Techu to kick him down and thrust the daggers into him.
Sephiroth looked in horror from the ground how Techu pulled his daggers into a striking position and
the only thing his terrified mind could think about was,that why didn't he see his life going like
a film in front of his eyes.Someone,who had told that it happens to everyone before death,had
obviously lied.
At the same moment,when Techu was finally standing still,Zake had time to aim both of his
Peacemakers into Techu's head.
The first bullet made a hole in Techu's throat,causing him to make a strange sound before another
one invaded his skull killing him.His daggers dropped from his hands when his lifeless body fell
next to Sephiroth...
-Good work!the president praised.-Now,let's get the life out of that rat in the gas chamber...
Sephiroth couldn't do anything but watch.His brains didn't understand a thing anymore.What had just
happened?
So he watched shocked how the door of the gas chamber was closed.
Inside it,his friend was speaking quietly to himself.
-Why did I ever join Shinra?Look where it got me...here I am,dying in their gas chamber.I pray for
you,Sephiroth...and everyone...please open your eyes and watch what Shinra's doing.Fight against it
and complete our mission for us...I've done for and my only regret is that I joined Shinra...I guess
this is good bye,world.
Bitter tears ran across Asner's cheeks when he closed his eyes.It wasn't any use to struggle anymore
so he silently accepted his destiny.The poisonous gas smelled funny and made him feel kind of
nausious,but somehow it amused him.Finally the life escaped from his body...
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Author:What can I say?Asner and Techu are dead and the story continues.This was a pretty dramatical
ending to the terrorist thing.I actually played the game while writing this,so the places should be
like they were in the game.
I've always hated deaths in games/movies/books/real life,and I have no idea why I killed them.I'm
not sure will I take Zake further into the story.I also think that I should've written more
about Asner,since he served in Wutai with Sephiroth and I'm afraid that he was left too much in the
shadows.For the other parts of the story this far,I'm happy.
I'm not sure how I will continue this,so be ready to be surprised,or then not.The only thing that is
sure is that this story will continue.