Chapter 3 The New World
"The time has come everyone; that we make acquaintance to the new world. Let us greet and help them turn their world into one like ours. For no one shall have the chance to rise in power unless it be me. Understand this everyone. I do all this for the good of the cause. I do this for both worlds. Why should one rise in power and the other fail and live a horrible life?"
A large crowd of men and women were cheering . Their shouts echo in the large underground complex. "Because of one man, my dream had been brushed aside. I have worked for years on the Neo Jenova Project. Sephiroth warped half the world. I can't possibly work out the formula with half of what was supposed to be. So tonight we fly to Spira, and by sunrise a leader will have joined me or face their demise, as well as their worlds." The crowd cheered louder, hundreds of people willing to die for Reeve. Then the cheering began to die down and everyone made their way out and to the hanger where one hundred airships rests, ready for take off at any point in time.
"Father, do you really think that this is a wise idea?" There were just two people left now. Reeve and a beautiful young woman. "Why, what ever gave you the idea that it wasn't?" Reeve looked over to his right were the beautiful young girl stood. With hair long and tied back in a pony tail. Red with silver streaks. Eyes the color of emeralds. "On the day of my sixteenth birthday, five years ago." Reeve thought for a moment then smiled. "The day I brought to life all the once living monsters of the world. With them back I had thought that the peoples fear would return as it was many, many years ago when Shinra was still president, even Rufus. But, their fear is small, they fight back and this is what is making my plans of NJO stop in it's tracks. I guess... well that is not of any concern to you."
"Oh father... you have changed these past few years. You have neglected mother, and even you own blood son. You have spent too much time down in this underground complex. Artificial light for long periods of times is not a good thing." "What are you getting at Kassia? You trying to stop everything I have worked so hard to create?" "No, I never said such a thing. I only am doing what I think is right for you. I think that you should just call this thing off and go rest in your own bed for a while. I believe it will..." Will what? Do me good? That be just a waste of valuable time. You just do not understand anything that I am trying to accomplish." "And I never will you keep to yourself like this. How am I supposed to know how to help you if you never let me on anything you do?"
Reeve wasn't thinking straight and after twenty years done what he swore he would never do to Kassia. A faint, yet notable handprint began to form and slowly more blood started to rush to that spot alone and all you could see was a bid red print across her face. The force behind the blow caused her head to jerk to the side violently. Her hair followed and came to rest over her left shoulder.
He looked shocked, staring down at the hand that could do something so coldly. Slowly he rose his head and noticed a little glow into her eyes, followed by a little tear that rolled down her cheek. "Kassia... I'm..."
"Forget about it Reeve. Just forget about it. I'll be ready in a few minutes and will be waiting on your airship." Kassia turned and walked away, wiping the tears from her eyes and sniffed rubbing her nose. "Bastard..." She could not help but say to her self.
Reeve was then left alone. He shook his head a little upset now for what he had done and uttered one word. "Sorry..." He then too left the underground complete via the elevator, thinking to himself as the ride seemed to take forever. "Maybe she's right. I am a little stressed out from working none stop. It's amazing Scarlet is still staying with me." He looked back down at his hand and he could still feel the tingling feeling after hitting her. It replays over in his mind. The doors opened and the first thing he saw was his wife.
"Oh, Scarlet." He walked out and continued past her. She turned her head and her body followed and slowly she caught up to him. "What's wrong with Kassia?" Reeve looked to his side for a moment then forward again. "I... " He paused but said nothing further. Scarlet stopped suddenly letting Reeve go, but he too stopped shortly after and turned around. She didn't have to say anything, just the look on her face was enough. "Kassia... I hit her..." Scarlet said nothing, which made him of course continue to talk from gilt.
"I'm sorry. It was an accident. It just happened so suddenly. I didn't know what I have done until it was over and the stinging feeling would not go away on my hand." He walked up to Scarlet who remained silent the whole time. "You already knew?"
Scarlet nodded her head and wrapped her arms around him. "Kassia had come to my room and told me. But it's alright dear. I understand that it was accident. There is nothing else to worry about." Reeve wrapped a arm around her waist and softly kissed her on the cheek. "So you really have to go now?"
Reeve broke away and took her hand as he walked. She followed as he led the way already knowing the answer. "Yes, I am sorry dear. It will only take me three days, no longer." "I just do not want anything bad to happen to you." "Dear, nothing is going to happen. I mean nothing has ever really happened to me over these past twenty years but grow a little older with the one I love. You have nothing to fear."
"Hey pops, what's happening?" A young man cam walking around the corner as Reeve and Scarlet came to it. They suddenly stopped startled from the surprise.
"Oh, hey mom, wasn't dad supposed to be in the air by now?" A man stood with short military cut hair; black and short. He looked through hazel colored eyes, and talked through a smile, or grin to many.
Scarlet nodded. "I'm leavening shortly son. I was on my way to the hanger outside." "Ahh, I see. Is Kassia going too?" "Yes why?" "Oh, it's nothing. I have the right to wonder, unless you made a new law I don't know about yet." Scarlet giggled but Reeve didn't find the irony in it so easily.
"Listen, I really have to be on my way if I want to try and make it there by morning. So till then, I am leaving you slightly in charge son. Remember you are only allowed to look over your mother, and never allowed in my office, you got it?" The kid nodded with a little smirk. "You got it pops. Wouldn't want to disappoint you."
Reeve gave Scarlet a quick kiss on the lips and quick hug to his son. "Keep out of trouble Reeve Jr." "Hey, I don't mind the name, but could you just call me R.J?" "Yeah... whatever R.J?" Reeve then turned around the corner and headed outside to the hanger where his airships await.
When he walked into the hanger there were four large airships waiting for him. Each had a little over one hundred soldiers that serve Reeve well. He walked over to the lead ship and rode the elevator up to the bridge. As he boarded, everyone stood at attention. "As you were."
The engine room of every ship came to life with a lions roar. They heated up and was not long before Reeve's ship was he first in the air. "Max power to the engines. I want to arrive by the following morning." He turned and headed to the exit, wanting to leave the bridge. "I'm going to have a few words with Kassia. I'll report back shortly, so if anything comes up just page me."
Reeve walked the halls of his ship. He walked by opened doors, and inside each of them there were soldiers preparing for the next day. They sharpened swords and knives; even loaded new aged guns. "Your doing and splendid job soldier." The man looked up from loading his weapon. "Th.. thank you sir. I will do my best to serve you." Reeve walked on, one of doors was shut tight with spray paint on the door. It was in another language; the language of the Cetra; the ancients from long ago. "Interesting." He knocked on the door. No one answered. He reached for the knob and turned it slowly; unlocked. Pushing it open further he entered the room. "Kassia?"
"What is it you want?" Reeve looked over and sitting on the floor was Kassia. Her back was towards him, and she was sitting by a nearby window. He walked over in front of her and sat down as well. "Listen, Kassia. I," Just then her eyes opened and she stared him down. "What is it, father?" Her last word was spoken with a harsh tone, as it always is when she is in a bad mood or upset.
"You never gave me a chance to say... that I was sorry. I'm sorry for hitting you. I didn't know what came over me. You have to understand that I have been too..." "I said that I didn't want to hear it. So don't bring it up anymore. Don't come to me with excuses. Because remember this one fact Reeve. I'm not your daughter, and your not my father. Don't think that if ever given the chance I wouldn't leave, because I would be gone faster then your head can spin. Do you understand me?"
Reeve was supposed to be the one in charge and yet he takes orders from a woman. He nodded casually. "You've got such a smart ass mouth on you. You surely do take after your mother on that end." "Reeve. Do yourself a favor, and get out." He stood slowly and walked over to the door, and upon opening it he turned just his head enough to see Kassia out the corner of his eye. "Just," He stopped himself quickly not wanting to say what he really wanted to say. Instead he turned his head back around and finished his sentence as he closed the door. "be ready when we arrive."
With Reeve gone Kassia closed her eyes and took in a deep breath letting it out slowly. Heavy weights placed on her shoulders stops her from ever doing what she really wants to do; explore the world, and find out the real truth of her parents. She began to get up from the floor and walked over to the window. It was just about night. The sun was inching it's way down below the horizon. They will arrive by morning, just in time to see the sun finish it's journey to the Other World. Looking down she watched the world fly by without a single pause. She grew depressed shortly after as she thought to herself.
"My life had flown by just as quick. The memories I have mean nothing to me, just as my step-parents. Why do I just sit back and take his orders like everyone else? I have spent 21 years with this fake family, and never once have I learned anything about my real parents. It's high time that I stand up and do what I should have done long ago. Your out there mother... father. I will find you. Just give me a little more time. I will leave when the time is right." She closed the shades and walked away from the window in tears. "I'm tired..." She walked over to the bed and laid down closing her eyes.
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"You son of bitch. I thought I hired you for the fact that you are great at finding people, and here I find you return not just empty handed by looks like you had the shit beat out of you. I tell you, whom ever did this to is lucky, lucky they got to you first. You best not expect me to fork over any money for this." A very pissed off middle aged woman stood in a doorway of a rather nice sized home and looked ready to kick ass.
"Umm... well in fact... I was maybe expecting something. You did say you would pay me if I returned with your daughter or any information." A shot extremely skinny man looked up into eyes that reflect like lightning. She was obviously not in a great mood, specially for what he said. He's a bounty hunter, and with his references a mighty good one. Yet he came back with no leads.
"Information? You told me nothing that I had not already known. So fuck off." The woman stepped back and slammed the door in the mans face. He mumbled under his breath and she clearly heard it, though did nothing about it but walk away. She was now alone again, and the house was quiet except for a TV running in the other room.
She walked by to go to her study as she suddenly caught a glimpse of Revee. He was standing amongst a crowd of people with a smile laughing. She glared coldly. "The fuck you laughing at?" Looking over to her side a small stand was placed next to reclining chair. On the top rested several clay statues that were given to her as she moved in. Quickly she grabbed one and without thinking and caring she threw it at the TV. It hit hard and there was a sudden flash of blue and sparks, not to mention a huge hole in the middle of the screen. "Now who's laughing.... you bastard?"
With a smirk and a chuckle she headed up the stairs and into her study and sat down by her computer. She turned off her screen saver and to her surprise a search was already completed, yet she could not recall ever doing a search today. "That's weird..." She clicked on the file and another screen opened up with just three words typed in bold. They said, 'ANSWER THE PHONE!' An eyebrow raised and she looked at the computer in confusion. Then suddenly a small scream escaped her lips as the phone rang.
Looking over at her cell phone she lifted it up and looked on the screen. 'Unknown Caller' flashed as it continued ringing. Pushing one of the buttons she held the phone to her ear and before being able to say a word a man's voice was on the other end.
"Jassi, I have some news for you. It's about your daughter that you have been trying to get back for 20 years. Yes, I know all about you and your daughter Jassi. Not to mention, I know that with my help you can get her back, and get back at who brain washed her." The mans voice was dark and deep. Just listening to the guy slowly gave Jassi the creeps, but what gave them to her more was the fact that he knew her and her daughter. "Listen, Jassi, I want to do, not just me, but you a favor. Leave everything to me." Suddenly there was a click as the man hung up the phone. She pulled it away from her ear and stared at it blankly.
"Who the fuck was that, and how the hell does he know so much about me?" Jassi hung up her side of the line and placed her phone down on the desk. Evidently she didn't need to be on the computer any longer for help had contacted her. Yet she remained connected and went to a few different websites. During the past twenty years she had gotten quite friendly with computers and began to do a trace on the mysterious caller.
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"We'll be arriving at the boundary of the New World shortly sir. Nothing yet has been spotted on our monitors nor radar. Everything is calm out there." Revee nodded and looked down at the screen that over looked the land before them. "Too calm." He muttered. The pilot shook his head at the comment. He was getting nervous, but tried not to show it off. "Sir, a few words to the other ships crew?" He nodded and the pilot flipped a switch and pointed at Revee afterwards.
"Attention, this is Revee. By now your monitors should be just picking up nothing but the dry land, yet don't be fooled. We do not know just how technologically advanced the people of this world are. God only knows what Sephiroth had in mind. We shall arrive in about five minutes and I want you all to keep your eyes and ears open. Nobody is allowed to do anything without my full permission. Any disobeying will result in death. Now, teams Alpha and Bravo will follow in with me, while the rest of you stay behind, just by the shores. I want those by the sea to be ready for anything. Weather it be for backup in case of battle, or to help clear escape routs. I expect the best from all of you. I didn't choose you all to seal yours and all our fates. Just remember your training. That is all, Revee Out."
The line was cut, and Revee put his full concentration to the window ahead of him. He watched as the waters color began to change color, to a lighter blue. A sign of shallow waters. Then in the distance he saw the first part of land. The ship was over land fast and trees blew by. It took another minute for him to see the first glimpse of buildings, and when he did; his eyes opened wide with shock. They were buildings he had never seen before in his life. They looked completely made up of something that was not steal like Midgar Ones original design. It was amazing how advanced the people were, yet they looked just as primitive as the Old World.
"Unbelievable. These people surly are well ahead of our times. Sephiroth was really thinking big this time. I can now understand what he really wanted out of all this." Suddenly an alarm went off and an image appeared on the main screen, taking over the whole window. Now all he saw was a large image of a woman, a very attractive looking woman. "Sir, the ships are being locked on. Weapons are forming from the buildings, there charging up for attack. We have to do Something."
"Heh ha ha ha, oh you amuse me. You are trespassing in my city, you do not have the authority to be flying that ugly ship here. If you do not leave, I will be forced to blow them up." The woman snickered more as she had a big smile on her face. She was actually enjoying everything, hoping for them to move farther in and provoker her twitching finger over the weapons main switch.
"CEASE ALL ENGINES, NOW!" Screamed Revee, were following his screams there was a loud rumble as the engines were forced to a stop. "Quickly tap me into that same frequency. I want them to be able to hear me." The pilot did as he was told. "Done sir. They are now receiving video and audio from us." Revee looked the woman dead in the eyes and spoke.
"We do not mean your city any harm. I have come a long way to meet your people. I wish for a meeting, between me, my peoples President and you."
"I do not wish to talk to you, now please turn your ships around and leave this place." Suddenly the screen went snowy and a new image took the previous ones place. Another beautiful woman filled the screen. "Please, forgive my sister Isis. (Ice-iz) We do not normally treat strangers such as yourselves like this. We are really a quite peaceful city."
Revee let out a sigh, relived that the attack was terminated. "With whom am I now speaking to?" He calmly said.
"My name is Chihea. (Chi-high-uh) I am the one that is in charge of this city. Tell me; what brings the lot of you here today?" She formed a smile and her eyes sparkle from the reflecting sun.
"I would like to first apologize. I had no idea of your laws. I have asked my ships to remain at their location. Please allow me to request a meeting." "By what means would you wish for a meeting with me?" "I wish to learn of your world... perhaps form an alliance. My world is over run with people whom do not serve their planet the way they should. Ever since my great leader had been taken in battle, all has been lost. Please..."
Chihea was silent, his words seemed to have hit a place in her heart. Her feelings were always clouding her judgment at times. With a small nod she agreed for the meeting. "You are welcome to come to my chambers. Please, head to the tallest building. There, I will have one of my guards bring you to me. We will have our meeting, and discuss what ever it is you wish. Bare in mind; no weapons are permitted in my chambers. You will be searched and stripped of threatening devises."
Her image was lost and the glass window took it's place. He watched as the weapons were being lowered. A smirk appeared slowly as he turned and walked off to prepare for the landing. "The fool... I will have her power over this city."