Disclaimer: I still do not own pokemon or FF7. If I did, I would be very happy, but no. They belong to Game Freak and Squaresoft. Lucky them. Hey! I found a quarter! ~Smiles~

Last Chapter: Since the heroes had no food, thanks to Yuffie, they had to get to Gongaga faster. Getting there, they encountered the Turks, which suggests that there is a spy in the group. But who could it be? Also there was an appearance from scarlet, who is still searching for huge Materia for an unknown reason. The group managed to get to Gongaga, and stocked up on supplies. Now they are heading to a new destination. Where that is, well, wait and see!

Note: This is one of very few pokemon/Final Fantasy 7 crossovers. I myself got the idea from stories like 'New Friends' and 'Transformations'. I hope you enjoy my version of it. Also, please REVIEW to my, I really like reviews. They really make my day. Good or bad, makes no difference at all.
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If it's green, it's herbology.
If it stinks, it's science.
If it has numbers, it's math.
If it's broken, it's technology.
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Chapter 18: Story of Cosmo Canyon

The buggy roared through the canyon walls, echoing off them and making it even louder. For the past half an hour, the buggy had been making funny noises, worrying everyone inside. They could all swear to god it was going to blow up with them in it.

Finally with one last shudder and boom, the buggy broke down. Cloud went out to try and fix it, and another explosion sounded. Moments later, Cloud came back in with a black face and his hair now pointed backwards.

"You look like an idiot Cloud." Cait Sith said, both the mog and the cat face holding back laughter.

Unfortunately for him, the others could not hold it in, and they burst out laughing as Cloud grumbled and went into the shower.

An hour later, they were all walking outside in the canyon sun. While everyone was sweating and burning, Red calmly kept on padding along. Noting his companion's distress, he said,

"The village of Cosmo Canyon is not far off." And then he pointed straight ahead.

They all looked up ahead, and sure enough a village could be seen. Ash sighed with relief. He wasn't really enjoying walking around in this hot weather.

When they reached the village, the guard at the entrance didn't let them in at first, but when he saw Red, his mood changed entirely.

"Nanaki! You're back! Did these people take care of you while you were gone?" The man asked.

"They are my friends. Please let them come." Red asked.

"Of course Nanaki!" The guard said and let them pass into the village.

Inside, they all split up. The first place Ash went was the weapon shop, were he got a better katana, the Spirit. Then he started checking out rooms, and one of them he found Barret in.

"What are you doing?" Ash asked.

Barret sighed and rubbed his temples.

"I had promised the members of AVALANCHE that I would bring them here after the mess with Shinra was over. You see, this place is famous for it's knowledge and planetarium."

"Oh, sorry to hear that." Ash said quietly.

"That's ok. You continue your exploring"

Ash nodded and left. He met up with Misty, Cloud, Tifa, Red, and Aeries, and they climbed up to a strange observatory on top of the canyon. Red was the first to go in, followed be the others.

Inside, was a strange old man. He wore a blue coat and a yellow shirt, and was floating on a green orb.

"Ho Ho Ho! Nanaki! Looks like you brought some friends! Are they here to see the planetarium?"

"Yes grandpa." Red replied.

"Then follow me." He said.

They all followed him to a strange room. He made them stand in the center, and then he pushed a button. The room got dark, and the floor from under them rose. The walls around them seemed to come alive. Comets buzzed by and the stars shone as brightly as the real night's sky.

"Now, everyone knows what the lifestream if right? The energy of all living things. Moving souls, formed together into one. The lifestream is what makes planets, planets. Without it, the world would crumble and die." Bugenhagen, the old man, said.

In front of them was a model of the planet. Green energy swirled through it giving it a mesmerizing glow, but Bugenhagen reached out his hand and sucked out the green light, and within seconds the globe cracked and crumpled, turned black and disintegrated.

"So, this is why we need to stop the Shinra, to save the planet." Ash said quietly.

"Ho Ho Ho! The planet is already dieing. It could take a day, a year, 100 years or a millennium, but it is still happening." The old man replied to Ash's quiet question.

"What if we could stop it grandpa? Ash and Aeries are ancients, maybe they could help!" Red shouted.

"Really now? That is interesting. I'm not sure if it would do any good, but it never hurts to try." Bugenhagen responded, turning the lights back on and having the elevator go down. "Why don't you discuss this at the candle? Then do what you think is best."

Red nodded, and led the others back outside to a huge fire. Everyone else was there already so they just sat down next to them.

"So Red. Can you tell us a little about yourself and Cosmo Canyon?" Cait Sith asked.

Red sighed and repositioned himself. He starred into the fire, remembering past memories, slowly closing his eyes then just as slowly reopening them.

"A long time ago, Cosmo Canyon was under attack by a tribe called the Gi. They had managed to get here through the cave system that led to the village. While my cowardly father Sato fled, my mother fought bravely and lost her life in the process. I've been the guardian of the canyon since. I only wish my father hadn't been such a coward and abandoned my mother and me." Red said.

Bugenhagen had heard everything that Red had said, and went up behind him.

"Is that what you really think about you father?" He asked.

"What else is there?" Red yelled.

"You and a few of your friends follow me than." He said.

Red, Ash, Cloud, Cait Sith, and Brock followed Bugenhagen while the others were told to stay in the canyon. They followed him to a sealed door.

"This door was sealed when a warrior decided to try and take on the Gi alone. He told me to seal the door behind his so no more Gi could enter." Bugenhagen said.

"Who was the warrior?" Red asked.

"Ho Ho Ho! Follow me and find out." He answered, unlocking the door.

Everyone went in, and they went down a rope that led deep into the earth. The temperature dropped considerably and Ash could see his breath in front of him. When he got to the bottom, he rubbed his sore hands for what little warmth it could offer.

"The ghosts of the Gi are still around here. Tormented by the brave warrior who slew them protecting his village." Bugenhagen said.

"Grandpa?" Red questioned.

"Come. We should not stay down here any longer than needed." He said before Red could ask.

He nodded slowly, and they all quickly walked through the caves.

Next Chapter: The Gi caves are a dangerous place for mortals. And what about this mystery warrior? Find out next chapter of: Final Pokemon 7!

Note: Hey! Did anyone get the license plate number of that coca-cola truck that ran over my bike? I could have swore it said 'Loser'

Oi I got a headache!
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Mark Twain: Ok, I'll try to put more of him in. You know though that he is a main person in later chapters though, so it's not like I can forget him. lol