Chapter 4 Pisces and The One
The cavern was dark, everyone's breath stood still at his magnificent power. He was stronger then Sephiroth, stronger then any being in the universe and he tore through everyone like a hot knife through butter. There was just no stopping his power, and to make matters more worse, he had given Sephiroth some of his power.
There was though, one young girl with bright green eyes, and long brown hair that cascaded down the length of her body. Her name was Aerith and with her last ounce of life, she sealed away the powerful threat named Anubis. The world is, or should be grateful for her sacrifice.
Standing high above the cliff face was Sephiroth, greatly disturbed in Aerith's actions. It was now, his turn to finish what he should have finished back in the beginning with Vincent. The woman to his side spoke almost in tears, but it was all for not. Sephiroth's ego was in flamed and before there was a fight, he changed the world.
Suddenly without a cause, an arrow flew through the air and pierced the throat of Sephiroth. Looking in the direction of the arrow there was a faint image of a long red hair disappearing into the cave. Sephiroth staggered back with a unbelievable amount of shock, or was it fear? Fear of his own death, but could it have really been prevented? He fell back, raising his arm out reaching for something that just was not there. Then he was gone, lost in the dark void he once called home. The threat was now over.
"...Wow... That was an interesting story. Could you tell me about Vincent?" A young girl sat at the edge of her seat as her attention was given to the teller of the story. "I really want to know more about Vincent.... Please?" She dawned a smile that no man could resist.
The man smiled back and gave a small nod looking at his watch. "Alright, but you soon have to be getting home." The man cleared his throat and thought for a moment. "Well, he is a very mysterious man, whom lived most of his live in a coffin well hidden deep in a underground cavern in Nibelheim. He'd been injected with the blood of Jenova and his body changed, which gave him special powers no man could have. After the battle he hung around for a few days but mysteriously disappeared after that. We have never heard from him in twenty years."
"Wow, he is a really cool person. I wish I could have gotten the chance to meet him." The girl sat back in her chair with her smile still glued to her face. She had been in that chair for three hours now listing to the stories of the heroes who saved the planet.
"Alright now Sonya, it's time for you go home. You have been here far longer then we promised your mother." The man got up and walked over to Sonya as she too stood up. "Yeah, heh I guess your right. I had a really fun time today Cloud. Maybe one day you could tell me another story." Cloud smiled and nodded his head. "I would be honored to tell you another story. But that will not happen if you get grounded, so run along now."
Sonya smiled and turned around running out the family room and towards the front door as it opened before her. Standing in front of her was a tall and beautiful woman. Age had only been more grateful to her beauty. "Oh Sonya, your still here yet. Cloud babbling on about his adventures?" "Hey..." Cloud walked up to the woman and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. "All the kids in the village love my babbling stories honey."
"It was nice meeting you Xu. I hope I can come over again to hear another story." Sonya walked out the house and headed to the house was right next door. Xu shut it behind her and walked into the family room with Cloud and sat down together on the couch. "What a long day it is. Where the kids at?" "Well Talia is over at Tifa's place. Hanging out with her friends and Arumin. Kenshin though, is out with his other friend training somewhere in the village.
Xu smiled and entered the living room with Cloud. They both sat down together as Cloud turned on the TV. "Say, Tifa called me a few hours ago." Xu went on to say but was cut short from Cloud. "It's been a while, I'll go. It might be fun." Xu smiled softly. "Any idea of who all is going to be there?" Xu shook her head. "At the moment I know of only the main group. After all the time that had passed I know not of anyone else she would invite to the party."
"On another note, President Reeve had left for the New World that had suddenly formed during a twenty year period. As of now, we no not the reason why and we will be keeping you all updated with further information." "What on earth is he up too now? That bastard, I swear he turning into Sephiroth. Have you ever noticed he make no more appearances to his people. He is becoming just as obsessed as he was." "I agree." Said Cloud. "Ever since his life was ended Reeve seems to be acting like him now."
"You don't maybe possibly think that there could have been a mind change do you?" Cloud shook his head in disbelief. If something like that were even possible, I would have to say yes. Yet, it's not so there is nothing to really worry about. Sephiroth died and Revee is just going crazy. I guess that happens to all great men who are facing the ability to gain power. "No, not at all. Don't worry about it. Instead, let us worry about ourselves. Let's get out of here. I don't feel like being in doors today." Xu nodded letting out a simple smile. "I'd love to." The two of them prepared for a long walk and later set out into the village.
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Reeve's ship had landed at the base of the city, as several heavily armed guards were awaiting for Reeve, Kassia and a few other unarmed men to follow off the ship. Immediately after walking several feet away, the cities guards walked up to them. They were hasty, even a little frightened it seemed. This was the first time outsiders have ever stepped foot on their land. They spoke and told them to follow, so they did.
As hasty as they were walking towards them, they were just as hasty leading them to the center square. Reeve and the others had to pick up their own pace just to keep up. The walk was not long at all, five minutes at the most was what it took, till they emerged in an open area in the city. There was a tall building in the center, must have had over a hundred floors. By far larger then Reeve's head quarters at Midgar Two. The men lead them to the front doors where two large men were standing. The doors opened, and they ordered them in with harsh, hasty words.
They did and the group of men left them to two other men. Inside the building it was just as large. There were stain glass windows that portrayed twin girls, and glass chandeliers. Millions of gil had to have been spent to build this building alone. Elevator doors opened up before them and they walked on in, again Reeve noticed the size difference between the ones in his own city. Not a word was spoken amongst the two guards, nor Reeve's men. Kassia stood in the far corner of the elevator and kept to herself. Rubbing her head from a headache that has been causing her troubles lately, yet never tells anyone. Deep within her she senses something is a miss, but can't quite lay a finger on it.
She's been having some strange fissions that elude her as she sleeps. Nightmares deep within, yet truth inside trying to come out. Her last dream was of a tall figure that stood over her. With broad shoulders it was a man, but his back was turned to her. She could only see black covering him, but he had long silver hair to his mid back. Even as a little girl she would always cry seeing that figure, yet older she feels relaxed. No one has ever known of her dreams, she learned how to elude Reeve's science.
There was a tug on her shirt sleeve as she was suddenly swept away from her thoughts. She was still in the elevator, but the doors were open now. She walked out saying nothing despite Reeve's concern. Instead she just coldly walked past him out and into a large room. The two guards were no where to be seen. Even Reeve's men were not in the room. She was confused but tried not to show it.
Across the room there was a long table and behind that another table, though much smaller; there was tall chair were a beautiful young woman sat. She stared at the two until she raised her arm and signaled them over. Slightly hesitant they walked over and around the first table where they then stood in front of the woman's desk.
"Please, sit." She said as two chairs appeared behind Reeve and Kassia. "We have much to talk about. Many questions I am sure, but so do I." She waited patiently for the two to sit before she spoke another word. When they did she said, "So you come from the other side of the planet. Why, really?"
Reeve felt her eyes stare at him, burning a hole right through him. He felt a little nervous in her presence for some reason but swallowed the small knot that formed in his throat. "Well," He managed to get out that one word out rather smoothly and he searched for something to say. "As I said to you on my ship. I've heard of your power. Your city is advanced to the point that I can not believe it. I feel that if joined up our forces could be great."
"Forces,?" She said raising an eyebrow. "This city is not meant for war. It never was. Our forces know only of protection, we do not kill anyone or anything. It is not in our nature. We as a society, do not believe in boundless slaughter. The path we walk on is true and great. Anything we kill or destroy we immediately help rebuild, so as not to the chain of our existence."
Reeve didn't seem happy at her answer, but he had figured it would come down to that. "You don't understand Chihea," "No, you don't understand." She screamed." Four large guards rushed into the room and surrounded them all. "You do not understand what we are. My people are a peaceful and gentle race. We do not fight. Now, I insist you leave my room, immediately."
Reeve glared at her, then at the each of the four men and stood slowly. One of them walked to his side and stood in silence. "Come on Kassia, lets go..." "I'd like to talk to the girl alone, she can stay. My guards will take you to special quarters for you to wait." "I don't think so." He said taking a step closer to Chihea. Then suddenly there was a sharp blow to the back of his head and he fell forward. He was drug away to the elevators and the two girls were alone.
"What is the meaning of this Chihea? Why do you wish to speak with me." Chihea was quiet. Only staring at Kassia with her deep blue eyes. Sitting back she smiled at Kassia. "You have an interesting name Kassia. Where did you get it?" Kassia was shocked to hear that question from her. "I... got it from my step parents." "I see. What of your real parents?"
Kassia lowered her head and closed her eyes. A subject that she was never fond of talking about. In her mind she was brought back to the day and time when Reeve told her that her parents were killed. She lived with that memory for all her life and always she would wonder if it was true. "They," she began to say as tears were working their way to the surface. "are dead. My step father told me when I was young. I never got to know them."
"I see. Not really something to have told to a child." Chihea leaned forward in her chair with a small smile.
"Why you smiling for?"
"About that name of your. Remember when I told you where you got your name? Well here's another question. Do you know what it means?" Kassia shook her head slowly. "As I thought. Your name is one that has great power. It was a name that only people of a great race have had, the Cetra. Yes, I know your whole planets history, or your side anyway. I can't really explain why I know, it's just the way things are. To be blunt and to the point, your name means "Wingless Angel" It's strange for a mortal to have such a powerful name like yours. I only know of one other person with a name that holds power. His means, 'Winged Angel', or to pertain to older Cetra, 'One Winged Angel'. That man's name is..."
The phone rang suddenly cutting her off. She looked over at it and picked it up. "Hello," Murmured out of her mouth irritated from being interrupted. "What!? You really sure of this? I see. That bastard. I let my heart cloud my judgment yet again. Yes, put them under arrest, I'll take care of the girl." She looked over at Kassia as she was standing up slowly. Quickly she hung up the phone and got up.
"I think that I will be going now." "Wait, you can't leave. I need to tell you something. You have to seek out a man named Vincent Valentine. Doing so will reveal allot about your past."
Suddenly the door was burst in. Wood shards flew through the air and littered the once clean room. Standing inside the doors frame was a tall man with a short sword. He ran into the room and knocked Chihea to the ground. "You bitch. This is was no visit of friendship. You are such a fool to have let me into your city, into your room. I will have your power over this city, and then over Spira."
"Reeve, what the fuck are you thinking. Put that down. Your going to hurt someone." Chihea glared up at Reeve then over at Kassia as she stood in front of him. "You are just acting like Sephiroth. Hungry for power. You know it was his downfall as well, and..." Chihea slowly stood to her feet and formed a smile. "If you want my power so much, then you can gladly take it. For I have never had full control over it since my uncle died. She will not listen to me."
"What the fuck are you talking about. Who's she?" Chihea smiled yet again. "She, Revee is our protector. Pisces, is what she is called. She is a powerful being and the most beautiful creature in the world. Whenever our city is under crisis, as it seems to be at the moment from you guys; she comes to protect her people. I gave you all so many chances to just leave us alone, but insisted on just coming right on in and trying to be friends. Now, I give you your final offer to stay alive."
Reeve stood over her and had a odd look on his face. What she just said sounded like the old gods, Shiva, Ifrit, even Knights of the Round. Except the gods have not been around for many, many years. "Bullshit." Exclaimed Reeve. "The gods have all abandoned us. It's been years since they were here to help us." He grew silent. Except this is a new world he is on, yet the same. Rules have changed much. Maybe she was telling the truth. And if she was, the god's had great amounts of power, and fighting one was always perilous. "If what you say is true, then it would be wise to release full control over your god unto me." Chihea shook her head slowly. Apparently she was starting to get tired of him incompetence. "It's too late for you now. She has arrived. Please just don't do anything to…"
The door was burst open and a young man ran in out of breath. Sweat was rolling down his face and fear seemed to overflow in his eyes. "Chihea. They… they are fighting back. Their ships have surrounded the shore and are preparing for fire. What are we going to do?"
"Nothing, let them learn their lessen the hard way." She then got up and walked over to the windo and watched as the final ships moved into place and prepared to glow, gathering their energy for attack. Just then the water just several hundred feet away began to bubble over. A small title wave began to crash back and forth on the shore and a whirlpool formed growing in size until it was as large as one of the ships.
The force of the pool was so great that water was being pushed away at great speeds revealing the bottom of the ocean. An image appeared floating to the top. It was that of two female's. Both identical in every way possible it seemed. Their hair was long, past their feet as they hovered in the air. What did stand out on them both was their eyes. Blue as blue could be. Nothing seemed to happen then as time looked to have stopped. Chihea looked away and back to Revee, yet her speech targeted to Kassia.
"Listen, do not hide behind false truths. What you were taught was wrong and you deserve the real truth. Remember to seek out whom I've mentioned. Only he will tel you want you want to know." She walked up and looked Revee into his eyes. "As for you. I can see it in your eyes that you are acting just like him. You follow in the footsteps of those that should not be followed. You toil with things that should not be, and yet here you stand. If you survive this, and that I doubt. I want you to think hard and do something better with your life. For you will never gain what is not meant for you. Only the 'One' has it in him to gain the power of the world. And only he will use it to protect what he loves and where he lives. Don't be foolish any longer."
Revee looked into her eyes, anger for her growing at a alarming rate, yet her words broke through the thick barrier that blocked his mind. "Your words are sharp and to the point. But what has been started by me, always gets finished. Now…" There was a faint ringing in his pocket cutting him off. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out his cell phone and pushed a random button. "Yes?" He was silent as mumbling was heard coming from the receiver. Unable to hear, his face expressions were great. "Then what? Is he alright?" The mumbling continued and he hung up.
"Kassia, leave now. Head home at once. It's R.J. Something has happened to him. I need to stay here, but have got to leave, and I am not taking no for an answer. Go, now, hurry!" Kassia, despite hating her step-father dearly decided to listen. Better he die then get sucked to hell with him. "Fine." She said leaving without any hesitation.
"Your savior is not doing anything now I take it. There have been no reports of anything from my men. Now, tell me everything that I would need to know to have fool control over this city, and over this world? I am sure Sephiroth gave you some knowledge that would be useful, weather you remember it or not. I know the way he thinks. He's sly, and sneaky. Smarter then any living man in the world. How do I gain power without consequences?"
"Your men have already been taken care of. I told you. We are not a harmful race. See for yourself. Your ships are gone, and everyone that on them. As for what happened, I am sure they are not dead, maybe sent somewhere remote. But she is waiting for your move only. As for your other request. The only way to gain complete power is to awaken 'The One' Only in that can your soul find complete power." She smiled awkwardly. Knowing so much more then she will reveal.
Revee walked over to the window to call her a lie, but as he looked across to the shore, there were none of the ships around. Only his ship remained. He watched as a figure walked inside. "What power…" He turned to Chihea. "There was no sign of an attack. What power she possess…" "So now you understand. An attack on this city is down right impossible. You would find it best in your interest to leave now while you can. Staying here further will only quicken your death."
The grip on his sword had loosened, and he let it rest at his side. His whole plan had just been tarnished and there seemed to be nothing that he could do. He began to day dream, images flooding through his mind. Images of a future he will never have. All that remains of his once future is his home, back in Neo-Midgar. With a small sigh he turned to the door and walked towards it.
"You have chosen the proper path. Pisces will halt her attack and leave. Remember to never try anything in this city again. Next time you will not be so lucky." She walked up to him and reached into her pocket. "Here, before you go, I would like you to take this." She held out a small case. Inside was a CD, smaller then any he has ever seen. "Maybe you will be able to find use out of this."
Revee took the CD with caution and looked it over before placing it in his breast pocket. "I will see to it when I return home. But I might have to one day return here, you know that. By then, maybe Pisces will not be able to help you." Not waiting to hear her response he turned and walked out the door. Three guards escorted him out of the city and to his ship, the only one that remained. Hundreds of loyal men and women were gone, never to step foot into their families homes again. Never to see their loved ones.
Upon entering the ship, it's engines roared loudly like a lion demonstrating dominance. He walked past the bridge and over to Kassia's quarters. Her door was locked, and she refused to answer the door. "I'll have a talk with her later." Giving one more knock just in case her patients wore thin, he walked away and headed to his quarters.
Alone in his room he punched the wall with his fist, leaving a red welt over his knuckles. "That son of a bitch. I should have just killed her." He walked over and sat down at the edge of his bed. He pulled out the small CD from his pocket and stared at it for a long time. There's no telling what kind of information was held on the disk. Worried for the moment, he laid it on his desk and then buried his head in his hands. "Nothing ever seems to work out the way I plan it to. Your such a bastard Sephiroth. Sometimes I wish you just finished the world instead of playing around."
He lifted his head and looked around his room. It was dark. No lights were on, but the faint light that seeped through the bottom of the door. He could feel the slight vibration as the ship made it's way back to the world he is familiar with. Though he does not know what he is going to do next.
Meanwhile Kassia was pondering everything that was told to her. Her parents were still alive, or so Chihea said. If it were not for Revee's rude entrance, she might have learned more. She uttered a small curse word and turned over on her side. The bed so soft, it relaxes her totally. "It's time I do something now. When I return home, I am going to suddenly slip away and find out the truth about everything. I need to find that… what was his name? Vincent Valentine. It is a familiar name. Somehow I remember seeing it somewhere." She relaxed herself more and worked out the plan in her head before she finally fell victim to the beds soft warm embrace.