Hero in the Clouds
Kairi entered the lobby ahead of the others. She gasped. She saw ghost like figures of Sora, Donald and Goofy walking to the door up ahead (kind of like when Sora imagined Kairi being there). "Sora!" she cried running forward but he disappeared. "Hey wait up!" Aeris cried running up with her. Aeris looked excited for some reason. Kairi started to walk ahead. She pushed open the doors and a light engulfed them all. Kairi felt that she had acquired something new again. Suddenly as everyone entered the doors closed. They were in a hall. A goat thing walked by them. Kairi arched her eyebrow. "And to think I saw everything." Kairi muttered. "Hey Phil!" Aeris exclaimed. "Oh! Hey Aeris! Leon.Yuffie." he said somewhat groggily when he looked at Leon and Yuffie. They had quite the reputation for ruining his battle stadium. "Oh ya! Cloud's out back!" Phil said turning to Aeris (yes they already know of each other. For some of you who don't know the concept of watching credits you would have seen Aeris and Cloud reunited!). Aeris ran on ahead. Rinoa turned to leave. "Where are you going?" Leon asked. "To the ship. Where I'm actually useful." Rinoa said bitterly. Leon felt like he'd been slapped across the face. "Phil can we stay here for a while?" Leon asked. Phil sighed. "Yeah sure whatever." He groaned. Kairi decided to check out the garden. It seemed a good place for a keyhole.
Queen entered the room with Riku. It held trophies and other objects with the name Hercules on them. Riku felt uncomfortable. "Don't be embarrassed about what happened back there." Queen said softly. "I'm not embarrassed!" Riku retorted. Queen looked down. "Riku. Don't worry. I know you don't have feelings for me so don't feel bad." Queen said. It was too early to be feeling love but Queen kept feeling light headed around Riku. But it was obvious he wasn't over Kairi. Riku turned around and left and Queen sank to the floor. "Gee, what's his problem?" a voice asked. Queen looked around. "Down here honey!" the voice said. Queen looked down at inscriptions in the wall of five muses. They came to life in front of her eyes. "Hello, I'm Calliope," said the leader, "the Muse of Epic." "This is Clio the Muse of History." She said pointing to the one with the ponytail and then turned and pointed at the short and plump one "That's Thalia the Muse of Comedy." Then she pointed at one with long hair, "That's Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy." Finally she pointed at one with frizzy hair "And that's Terpsichore the Muse of Dance." "So you're muses?" Queen said slowly. "Of course, I've met talking candle sticks and wardrobe why not talking statues." Queen muttered. "You can find us on vases, dishes, and other historical items." Calliope said. "So what is exactly is your job?" "To bring people to the truth! Today it's matchmaking Hercules. That is if Hades doesn't interrupt." Melpomene said suddenly turning quiet and somber. "Hades?" "The ruler of the underworld, god of the dead." Clio explained. "So he's bad, huh?" Queen asked. "He just needs to chill out!" Terpsichore said. "So why's it important you do that?" Queen questioned. "Well Hercules needs to become a god! For that to happen he needs to realize what it's like to be a true hero!" Thalia said. "Hey! I thought it was only for fun! He already told Sora what it was like to become a true hero! That Sora 'needed to learn like I did'!" Clio said. The girls glared at her. "Doesn't mean he has learned completely! And what better way than love?" Calliope replied. "Say do you know where a keyhole is?" Queen asked. "A keyhole. Hmm, I might have." Calliope said thoughtfully. "But we'll only tell ya if ya help with Hercules!" Thalia said.
Aeris walked into the training room. Cloud was swinging and was upside down when he saw Aeris. He fell down and Aeris giggled. He blushed. He'd been in love Aeris for a longtime. But he can't ever seem to work up the courage to tell her. "Hey Aeris!" Cloud greeted. Aeris smiled warmly. She ran up and hugged him. And then.punched him in the gut. "Where have you been?! After Hallow Bastion and our reunion! You never called you never visited! You never even wrote!" she screamed. Cloud was gasping for air. "Aeris, please! I didn't know where you lived so how could I reach you?" Cloud pleaded. Aeris turned her head. "So why didn't you come with me?" she asked. Cloud couldn't answer that. Aeris got teary eyed. "You didn't even bother to look for me." she sobbed. Oh Aeris! I'm sorry!" Cloud said hugging her. "Well I guess you'll have to earn my favor again!" Aeris said and turned away. Ouch.how did this turn around on him?!
Rinoa sat in Yuffie's room. Why didn't Leon love her? What did Yuffie have that she didn't (oh and if you think this is one of those fics where Leon ends up apologizing and saying I love you and her throwing her self in his arms announcing her undying love that she always had for him and always will, think again! That doesn't mean either that it will be a whole "Yuffie I love you forever!" fic!). Well Yuffie was pretty, and fun and tough and.Rinoa suddenly saw that Yuffie's nightstand drawer was open there was a picture inside. She picked it up carefully. It was picture with Yuffie and another guy holding her. He had long black hair with red cloth wrapped around his head. His eyes were red and he wore red and black complicated clothing. He had a gun equipped around his waist. Small gun not a big one like you'd expect someone to have. On the back of the photo it said To: Yuffie From- Vinny Rinoa held back her laughter at his pet name (Ironic situation. Leon never told Yuffie of his past love and Yuffie never told him about her's).
Hades paced around his room constantly. "Hades, cool it I'm sure everything will work out fine." Said a voice. Hades looked up at a girl floating in the air in his room. She was blonde with blue eyes and was wearing a black dress that went to mid-thigh with spaghetti straps. Her feet had on half boots. "Relena, don't you have someone else to harass?" Hades said annoyed. Suddenly Relena was in front of him. "Hades, darling, I've been sensing it in the air lately. Don't you want me around?" she asked her finger tracing his chest. He threw an annoyed glance. "No? Words can't describe my wounds." She said winking and disappeared. "Darn, that woman!" he shouted with the fire from his head turning red. A loud sip was heard. Hades turned to his green minion, Panic, drinking a cup with the Hercules logo on it (I love this part). "What is that?" Hades asked calmly but threateningly. Panic stopped sipping. "Thirsty?" he asked nervously. Hades was about to speak when a squeak was heard. Hades Look over at his other minion, Pain. Pain was rubbing his feet together nervously. Except he was wearing sandals with the Hercules Logo on them. "Let me get this straight. I'm trying to kill wonderboy so that I can rule the entire universe and you are wearing his merchandise!" Hades yelled. *View from outside* A big explosion is scene and everyone stares at it then continues about with their daily lives.
Cloud walked with Leon down the hall to Hercules room. "I've sent her flowers, chocolate, cards and still she won't talk to me!" Cloud said still with is stoic tone and personality. "Ya Rinoa used to be like-" Leon stopped. "Rinoa. Oh that's the new girl! On the other hand there are a bunch of new girls with you so I'll narrow it down to the blue sweater girl." Cloud said. Leon didn't answer. "You really like her, huh?" Cloud said. "I am with Yuffie, I love her." Leon replied coldly. "You know you'll only make things worse by denying it. I think you just feel guilty like you've used Yuffie so you can't be with Rinoa. But you're gonna end up losing Rinoa forever." Cloud said and stopped walking. Leon continued ignoring his words. "Fine but don't come crying to me when Rinoa gets married, has that man's children, and grows old with him and you'll have to stand by and watch!" Cloud said.
Leon entered the room with Cloud. They saw Hercules who seemed to be angry as he clutched a letter. "He's taken Meg." Hercules said clinching his teeth together. Leon read the letter. "Looks like she's a Princess of Heart." Leon muttered handing it to Cloud.
Aeris walked into the garden and sat down. Darn that Cloud. All he had to do was apologize! Aeris began to cry softly. Maybe Cloud didn't love her? Maybe he was still attached to Tifa. Tifa.she was dead. Despite their rivalry for Cloud's love they had been best friends. Everyone was dead.She worried about Yuffie. When Vincent had died Yuffie became depressed and even suicidal. But Leon came and brightened up Yuffie's world. That's why she couldn't let Rinoa take Leon away. She didn't want to be rude to Rinoa but.She looked over near a fountain where a young man was sitting. His sword was in his lap and his eyes closed as if sleeping. He had long silver hair and was muscular like Cloud. Strangely he had on black wing on one of his shoulder. Aeris then realized who it was."Sephiroth!" Aeris gasped her eyes filled with fear. As if sensing her words the young man looked up at her. His green eyes held nothing, not contempt, desire, murder, or emotion. She expected an evil smirk or for him to come over and kill her but no he just stared. "Do you recognize me?" she whispered approaching him. Whatever possessed her to do that anyway? Start a conversation with him? "Aerith." he replied. Aeris gaped on at him. Her body froze. He recognized her. "You're afraid." He said. It was no question it was a statement or fact. Aeris didn't reply she felt she would faint right then and there. Sephiroth got up and approached her. 'I'm gonna die! I'm going to die!' Aeris could have sworn foam was coming form her mouth. Sephiroth got closer.and closer. and closer.and walked right past her. Aeris fell to the ground in relief. Sephiroth glanced back at her. "Are you coming?" he asked. "T-To where?" she asked. "To find Hades before anything happens to Meg?" Sephiroth replied stoically. "Meg? Kidnapped? Oh I remember her! Hercules' crush." Aeris said. "She's been kidnapped? Hey! How did you know this?!" Aeris said almost accusingly. "What did you think I was doing over there? Sleeping?" he asked. Aeris slowly followed him. Maybe he wasn't that bad.maybe all he needed was a friend.
Everyone arrived to the given location in the letter. Hades appeared in the center of the stage. "Welcome ladies and gentlemen To the Hades Arena!" Hades announced. Everyone stared coldly at him. Hades smirked. "Hercules!" Megara cried. "Meg!" Hercules exclaimed reaching for her with his hand. "Alright, here's the deal. You guys win the tournament and you get back your Meggy-poo." Hades said as her held Megara's face in his hands. "What do you take us for? Idiots?!" Tidus yelled. "Wait! Don't answer that." Tidus added. "She's a Princess of Heart! You wouldn't give her back that easy!" Kairi said. "Oh! I almost forgot1 I lied! She's not a Princes of Heart! Darn!" Hades said evilly. A wave of relief swept across the team. "But that doesn't mean I wouldn't mind her making herself at home in my little kingdom!" Hades reminded. "So we win the tournament then we get Meg back!" Hercules confirmed. Hades nodded. "We'll do it!" he said. "Hold on a minute.!" Leon exclaimed. "We never said we'd help you? What's in it for us?" Leon said. Hercules felt crushed. "Leon!" a voice scolded. Everyone turned to see Rinoa. "I'm helping!" Rinoa said. "Don't be dumb. You'd both be whipped out by the end of the tournament." Leon said coldly. "Since when did you care if I died? Not like you getting anything out of me staying alive do you?" Rinoa retorted just as bitterly. Leon had a pained look on his face. "I'm fighting!" Kairi said determined. "You're just like Sora. It's nice you have a strong since of justice but you get too emotionally involved!" Leon said. "And you don't get emotionally involved enough!" Kairi shot back. "I'm sorry, Leon, but I think I'm with her this time. Herc here needs our help!" Yuffie said and walked to beside Kairi and looked at Leon expectedly. "Will you tell us where the keyhole is if we beat you?" Aeris asked. Hades nodded. "There's your reason for getting involved." Aeris said to Leon. Leon relaxed his shoulders in a gesture of defeat. "Choose a partner!" Hades shouted. Kairi walked up to her Uncle Heero. Tidus and Yuna were together of course! Yuffie grabbed Leon's arms excitedly and smiled. Rinoa looked away no expression on her face. Cloud was about o walk up to Aeris when she stood beside Sephiroth. Cloud eyes widened and his nose bled a little. "You gotta be kidding me!" Cloud exclaimed. "What? Maybe he's not that bad of a guy!" Aeris said. "You're joking, right?" Cloud asked. Aeris turned her head. Sephiroth was just as confused as Cloud. "Looks like you need a partner still pal." Hades said. Cloud threw him an annoyed glance. He turned and saw Rinoa standing behind him obviously too shy to ask. Cloud sighed. "Wanna be my partner?" he asked. Rinoa smiled and nodded. Riku looked at Hercules. 'Great! I'm stuck with him.' Hercules turned to Pegasus. "Hey! I can't fight without him." Hercules said. That left.Queen.Riku sighed and turned to Queen who looked down, as it was obvious that he didn't want to be her partner. Riku sighed. "Would you like to be my partner?" he asked. Queen nodded slowly. "Alright, ready?!" Hades said. Everyone nodded. "It's been decided. But rules first. If you die well there's no suing me! Anything goes and if you are lying down on the ground for more than five seconds you're OUT!" Hades explained.
Cyclops vs. Kairi and Heero
Fire Titan (Pyros) vs. Leon and Yuffie
Ice Titan (Hydros) vs. Sephiroth and Aeris
Wind Titan (Stratos) vs. Tidus and Yuna
Rock Titan (Lythos) vs. Riku and Queen
Cerberus vs. Cloud and Rinoa
Hades vs. Hercules and Pegasus
Kairi and Heero stood in the arena. Hades was on top sipping his drink and watching amusingly with Megara held by smoke like chains at his side. The Cyclops was big and had yellow tanned skin. His one eyes was huge and covered most of his ugly face. He wore a brown loincloth (if that's how you spell it heheh ^_^ *sweatdrop*). The Cyclops appeared dumb almost clueless like a child. But he obviously had a lot of physical strength. The battle commenced! Kairi attacked with her Keyblade and Heero charged as well. As Kairi's Keyblade made into the Cyclops' skin he cried out in pain. His eyes turned a bloody red. Roaring with pain he flung Kairi and Heero away with a wave of his arm. They hit the wall hard. But soon they arose to their feet again. Kairi summoned Simba. "Charge!" she yelled. Simba did as she said. It had little effect on the Cyclops. Cyclops bent over toward Kairi and opened its mouth. Overwhelmed by its bad breath Kairi felt herself go sick. She had been poisoned! Kairi stumbled back and began to wobble. Heero supported her. Cyclops opened his mouth again. Heero grabbed a 10 pack of tictacs and threw them in Cyclops' mouth (is there such a thing as a 10 pack of tictacs? Oh well.). Quickly Heero cast cure on Kairi. It helped her HP but did not cure her poison. Cyclops smacked Heero away and picked up Kairi. She looked at him and her view kept seeing double. Kairi felt nauseas. "Lumiere? Can I have some more be our guest?" Kairi asked as if drunk. Suddenly a light surrounded her. Lumiere popped up. "You summoned?" he asked happily. "I did?" Kairi groaned. The Cyclops opened his mouth to eat Kairi but Lumiere hopped in front of her and held his 'hand' to his mouth taking a deep breath. Then he blew out making the fire on his head burst into a larger flame. It struck the Cyclops in his eyes and the Cyclops immediately dropped Kairi. Heero caught Kairi. Lumiere now hopped forward a burst into flame again direct it at the Cyclops' feet. The Cyclops howled in pain and fell over. Heero jumped into he air and used Blizzaga freezing the Cyclops. Everyone counted. "Five.Four.Three.Two.One!" they all cheered. Hades burst in to red flames but soon composed himself. "It's okay. Only one loss." He breathed trying to calm himself.
Leon and Yuffie were up next. The Fire Titans' body was pure lava not to mention he was fat. Yuffie gasped. How were they gonna beat Lava?! She cast Aero on her and Leon. She jumped into the air and attacked the fiery beast. Of course much like Kairi's experience it had little effect. Leon charged forward and slashed. His attack did more damage. (The One I love by REM).
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire!
The Fire Titan opened his mouth let a flood of lava flow freely. Yuffie gasped but Leon pushed her out of the way. The Fire Titans hand hardened into hot rock. He grabbed Leon who cried in pain desperately trying to free himself from the Titans' clutch. Yuffie kept casting cure every time they absorbed an attack. The Lava Titan cast stop on him.
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire!
The titan turned his aim to Yuffie. As Leon stood by helplessly Yuffie was attacked constantly. She began to wear down from dodging his throw of lava. She was soon on her knees covered in burns and blood. Rinoa was huddling in the corner watching fearfully by Cloud. He didn't seem to notice her as he watched the battle intently. Rinoa watched a few more second then her emotions took over. She cast a spell on herself hiding her from sight. She walked close to the Arena. Then she cast Hasten on Leon and Cure on Yuffie. Quickly she ran away to near Cloud and visibility came back to her. She looked around and no seemed to notice she had been gone.figures.
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left. behind
Another prop has occupied my time
Leon slashed constantly at the Titan's hand. Yuffie again was on the launch. Yuffie began to cast Blizzara randomly all over the Titan's body. Her quickness graced her the chance to go from place to place casting it until the Titan was almost frozen. She knew it wouldn't hold for long though considering the fact that the creature's body consisted of lava! Soon the ice melted away but the delay had provided time for Yuffie to cast cure on her and Leon. Leon jumped up as Yuffie cast Aero on him. Then he cast Stop on the Titan. He pushed through it body of lava. Inside it's body he found it hard to see. He couldn't see much considering he was surrounded by lava. Soon he found a spot that was completely void of lava. It held nothing but was shaped like a heart. Leon tried to attack but a shield guarded the thing. Leon powered up and cast Blizzara on it instead. His magic pushed through the shield like magic was supposed to and froze the area. The monster completely stopped. Even the lava flow inside its body stopped. Leon saw everything around him turn into rock. The beast was hardening and Leon needed to get out of there! He swam desperately through the lava trying it find the body wall. Soon he found it and swam to it quickly but suddenly it was sealed off by rock. He was stuck! He looked around for another way but realized he was trapped. Everything around him began to disappear. 'Rinoa.'
Everyone gaped on in wonder as the monster's body began to turn to rock. Rinoa felt a pain in her heart "Squall." she whispered. Everyone then realized he was in there and their gapes turned to one's of horror. "Leon!" Yuffie screamed running up to the monster tears running down her face again. 'No this can't be happening again!' Yuffie felt her heart tearing. But soon the monster's body was completely rock. "Hey remember, no suing!" Hades said. Yuffie looked at Hades murderously much like everyone else. "Hurry, Yuffie! Knock the monster down!" Aeris yelled. Yuffie ran forward. She cast Aero on herself and rammed the Titan with all her might. Suddenly she felt a hand on her own. She turned to see Leon smiling at. Yuffie smiled and together they turned to knock the monster down. Soon the monster was down for the count. Yuffie and Leon turned to Hades. "Five." Yuffie counted. "Four." Leon counted. "Three." "Two." "One!" they said in unision. Rinoa felt her heart tear for the one-hundredth time. Guess they were meant to be."You know one day you'll get over him. You'll be the most lucky girl when that happens." Cloud murmured standing beside her. Aeris felt someone jealous. It was as if Yuffie and Leon got closer Rinoa and Cloud would too! Aeris quickly dismissed the fantasy. Meanwhile Leon and Yuffie were hugging and kissing like crazy. "How did you-?!" Yuffie was cut of by Leon's gentle voice. "I heard a voice. It called my name. But I'm mad at you love. I told you never to call me Squall." Leon said. Yuffie could have sworn she had said Leon but maybe in the rash moment she said his real name.
Aeris entered the arena with Sephiroth. The Titan of Ice was thin and of course its body was made of ice. Everyone's hearts were beating with anticipation of who would make the first move. The battle began (gee, I bet you can't figure out what Aeris and Sephiroth are first going to do). Aeris and Sephiroth charged at the Titan (don't hit it with your staff to hard now Aeris). The monster opened its mouth breathing out cold air to freeze Sephiroth; surprisingly enough it had no effect on him. Aeris cast Firaga on it. It completely whipped out the Titan's hand. But it soon turned to Aeris and breathed upon her, freezing her. Aeris felt cold and her body began to numb. "Firaga!" Sephiroth yelled throwing it at her! What was he doing?! He was gonna get her killed! It melted away the ice quickly.and set Aeris' dress aflame. Aeris screamed. The monster covered its ears (does it even have any ears?) to block the deafening sound. "Stop! Make it stop!" the monster whined. "No kidding!" Sephiroth said trying to cover his ear but it did not block the sound. Sephiroth cast Watera on Aeris and she looked at him angrily. "You almost killed me!" Aeris yelled. "I didn't mean to!" Sephiroth yelled back. Aeris started to glow. "A-Aeris, what are you doing?" Sephiroth asked nervously. "Gravity!" she screamed. Sephiroth who was in mid-air was flung into the ground. "You little-!" "Stop!" Aeris yelled and Sephiroth felt his body freeze. This had somehow turned into Aeris vs. Sephiroth. But the Ice Titan's anger of being neglected overcame him. He raised his hand to smack Sephiroth. "Sweet mother of Jenova!" he whispered before it made impact with his face. Stop after a few more moments of being smacked around wore off. "Here!" Sephiroth said handing his cape/jacket to Aeris. "What's this for?" she asked. "You'll receive less damage from elemental attacks." Sephiroth explained. "But you were just-" "That was a physical attack and gravity did not damage except forcing my body tot eh ground. My HP was not affected by that." Sephiroth said. "What about you?" Aeris asked. "I'm not slow like you! I won't get it- " *Wham!* "You were saying?" Aeris said to the frozen Sephiroth. He burst free and charged at the Ice Titan. Aeris stood ready to attack. She cast Firaga again at the beast. The beats turned to attack Aeris. Aeris turn to run but was grabbed by the beast's cold hand, which it had regenerated. It began to shoot ice crystals from its mouth. One was suddenly ten inches from Aeris' eye. Sephiroth jumped in the way and one pierced his arm and another pierced his stomach. He had a look of shock on his face. Aeris started to feel tears go down her face. "S-Sephiroth!" she said sobbing her lip quivering uncontrollably. "Y- You'd cry.for me?" Sephiroth said grasping for breath. Aeris nodded. "I underestimated you, Aeris, I was too slow. I'll catch up to you later." Her said and collapsed to the ground. Everyone looked on in shock at what happened. Cloud was mixed with shock, confusion, and jealousy. Aeris stood up and whipped the tears form her eyes. She held up her staff vertically. The Ice Titan began to throw ice crystals form his mouth again. Aeris began to spin her staff and each ice crystal was deflected.right back at the Titan. Two ice crystals hit the monster in the eye. It howled in pain and put a hand over its eyes desperately. Aeris charged forward "Firaga!" she yelled. She blew the head right of the Titan. For moments it stumbled back and fell to its butt. Aeris need to make it fall over completely. But how should she do it? Suddenly the Ice Titan's head grew back. It looked mad. The monster blew ice crystals at her again and again she deflected. But before it hit the monster the Titan flung it away. It was heading towards Sephiroth who was now on his knees and trying to help. Right before it hit him, Sephiroth hit it away with his sword right out of the Arena to the stoned body of the Fire Titan. It hit him in the chin opened his mouth and letting the old lava still hot pour out onto the Ice Titan covering his body. Aeris turned and covered Sephiroth with her body to protect him from the ongoing lava. She cast Aero on the both. The Ice Titan fell to the ground and the lava hardened. But the Ice Titan's head was on the ground. It was obvious the Titan had lost. Everyone began to the countdown and finally they reached five. Aeris turned to smile at Sephiroth warmly. "You did it." she whispered. "No.we did it." Sephiroth said beginning to cough up some blood and taking deep breathes. "Okay it went good after the WWF Smackdown ended!" Yuffie said. Aeris helped Sephiroth out of the arena. She handed him over to Cloud (bad idea). "I'm mad at you! You almost got me killed and you almost got yourself killed!" Aeris yelled at Sephiroth and turned around. "What does she want from me? What am I supposed to do now?" Sephiroth whined. "I don't know but don't send her flowers. It doesn't work." Cloud muttered.
Yuna entered the arena, which Tidus had already entered. The Wind Titan was their opponent. His body was a huge tornado and his arms were mini tornadoes. Yuna readied her staff and Tidus readied his famous water sword thingy. Then Tidus and Yuna (bet ya can't guess this part!) charged at the Titan. Easily the Titan sucked them up (that can't be good). Tidus soon saw his world spinning. He couldn't see anything including Yuna. He panicked and looked around. Tidus hit a die to the monster that was solid! He looked forward but was pulled away in the current. He suddenly saw Yuna in his sight and she reached for him. He grabbed her hand and held on tightly this seemed so familiar *Flash* Tidus holding onto Yuna's hand. They appeared to be on some ship. Suddenly her hand slipped but someone grabbed her*flash*. Yuna's hand slipped! *Flash* Yuna stands before everyone smiling. "I've done it. I have become a summoner." Yuna said *flash*. What's a summoner?
Yuna felt her body falling away from Tidus. She reached out her hand helplessly. *Flash* "They say that clouds of pyreflies gather here when night falls." Yuna said looking across a pond (or lake or whatever it is!). "The entire river glows, like a sea of stars." Said a woman of long black hair who looked very mature and cold. "Really?" Tidus asked in awe. "Hey, I got an idea!" Tidus said his face brightening.
"We're not waiting till nightfall." Said an older man who looked a lot like Auron.
"Then, once we beat Sin, we're coming back!" Tidus exclaimed. Everyone was silent *flash*. Yuna looked around as sparks flew by her. *Flash* "Yuna," Tidus began, "Just don't do it." "The pilgrimage?" Yuna asked. "That's right." Tidus answered.
"Forget all about Sin, about being a summoner. Forget all that." He said desperately.
"You know, live a normal life. Come on now, Yuna, what do you say?" he persuaded.
"Maybe I will." She whispered. This answer shocked Tidus. It was too easy. "Wouldn't everyone be surprised?" she said more talking to herself. "Yeah." Tidus agreed. "Except Rikku. She'd be with you. Lulu and Wakka wouldn't hold out long." Tidus added. "Kimahri would say yes, too, I know. But Sir Auron..." Yuna said somewhat sadly as she floated in the water. "I'll make him understand, Yuna. It's the least I can do for you." Tidus said enthusiastically. "No, I should tell him. He deserves it." Yuna whispered. There was a brief silence. "What'll I do if I give up my pilgrimage?" Yuna wondered. "Hey! Zanarkand! Let's go to Zanarkand!" Tidus exclaimed. "Not the one in Spira, the one I'm from." He added. "Yeah, we can all fly there. Everyone can go!" Tidus exclaimed. "Then we'll have a big party at my place!" he said full of energy. "And then we could see Blitzball!" Yuna exclaimed more mildly than Tidus' enthusiasm. "Yeah!" Tidus said. "Your Zanarkand Abes would play!" Yuna said. "We could all watch you play, in the stadium all lit up at night! I'd cheer and cheer 'till I couldn't cheer anymore!" Yuna said happily as if about to giggle with excitement. "Right on!" Tidus exclaimed. "Well, what about after the game?" Yuna asked. "We'd go out and have fun!" Tidus replied. "In the middle of the night?" Yuna asked. "No problem! Zanarkand never sleeps!" Tidus explained.
"Let's go to the sea, before the sunrise. The city lights go out one by one. The stars fade...Then the horizon glows, almost like it's on fire. It's kinda rose-colored, right? First in the sea, then it spreads to the sky, then to the whole city. It gets brighter and brighter, till everything glows." Tidus said in with a dazed look on his face, his voice full of longing. "It's really...pretty. I know you'd like it." Tidus said. "I'd like to see it, someday." Yuna said wistfully. "Well you can, Yuna. We can both go!" Tidus exclaimed. Suddenly Yuna started to cry and tears ran down her face.
"Yu-..?" Tidus began. " I can't. I just can't! I can't go!" Yuna said sobbing. Tidus looked at Yuna helplessly. He suddenly looked up at her.she was.beautiful. "Yuna?" he asked. Yuna looked up through her tears. Yuna gasped as Tidus bent down and kissed her. The last thing she heard was the sound of the water around them *flash*. Yuna saw Tidus heading straightforward. His arms and legs straight and in so he'd go faster. He grabbed her hands. 'Listen to my story.this may be our last chance.' "Yuna! This is our story! Now let's see this thing through together!" Tidus said to Yuna as the wind around them still swirled about chaotically. Yuna smiled and nodded. Tidus jumped through the wind suddenly and Tidus landed in the eye of the winds. "Yuna!" Tidus yelled holding his hand out as she was flung threw the currents. She grabbed his hand. Tidus and Yuna held Tidus' sword together and they raised it above a small red light that had sparks coming from it (the power of love conquers all! Hehe, sorry I couldn't resist!). "I love you." Yuna whispered. "I will show you Zanarkand one day.I promise." Tidus said. They both brought the sword down upon the light and a wave of energy was released making everyone including those outside the arena fall to the ground. Queen fell right into Riku's arms. Cloud and Sephiroth (shooting rival glances at one another* protected Aeris. Yuffie clung to Leon for balance. The Wind Titan's body had disappeared.
Hades was at this point red.very red. He was squeezing Pain and Panic's heads in his hands tightly and they yelped in pain. Next up were Riku and Queen against the Rock Titan. The Titan's body as bulk and fat and completely rocky and rigid (what'd ya expect he's made of rock!). The Titan was the first to attack (Hallelujah! Hallelujah!). The Rock Titan flung down boulders at them. Riku picked up Queen (shocking her in the process) and dodged. The monster kept throwing boulders and they kept dodging. Queen almost slipped from his arms and clung to him desperately last second. Riku blushed and was enjoying the moment.up until a boulder hit him (don't you hate it when I ruin a romantic moment?). Queen was thrown a few feet away from Riku. Riku was on the attack. He charged forward and swung his sword at the Titan. It went across the ankle of the beast making but a crack. A good size crack from sword against stone but still just a crack. Queen readied her staff and cast stop on the Titan. It had no effect! Queen then cast Thunder which (having no effect on rock) hit Riku instead. Queen gasped and quickly cast cure. Riku stood up and threw her a glance and then dodged the Titan's next attack. To amend her mistake, Queen cast fire on the beast. Again it had no effect. The Titan grabbed Riku. The Titan began to squeeze Riku slowly. Riku cried out in pain making Queen panic more. She ran forward and attacked the Beast at its feet. The Beast stopped and winced it pain. Queen looked forward. Quickly she cast blizzard in the crack. She cats it again and again making the ice freeze through the crack and broke away at the rock. The Titan cried out in pain dropping Riku.and landing right on Queen. Riku got up and quickly and Queen didn't make it out of the Titan's way in time as she had twisted her ankle in Riku's fall. The beast grabbed her angrily. "You!" it growled crushing her. Queen gasped for air. "Stop it! Leave her alone!" Riku yelled. Queen squirmed in the Titan's hand and it laughed. Riku roared and attack at the broken rock in the Titan's foot. He kept slashing and the Titan kicked Riku away. Riku got up angrier and attack the beast at its head. The Titan seemed unaffected and flung Riku aside easily. Queen gasped in pain. A light surrounded her and a ball formed in the air. The ball burst out revealing a baby elephant (Dumbo). He sprayed water all over the creature. The pressure of the water made it make many more cracks in the Titan's head. "Blizzard!" Queen yelled. The Titan's head fell apart from the ice. The Titan's body began to wobble and it fell over. Queen was tossed off and the Titan's body was about to crash down on her She covered her head but Riku raced across and pushed her out of the way with his body. The creature's body was down. Hades exploded again (he certainly isn't a happy person! Such a bad temper too) as the countdown ended. Hades turned to his black three-headed dog "Cerberus! Go!" he ordered. The viscous black dog entered the stage. Drool poured from the mouths of each of its head.
Cloud and Rinoa entered the arena. Rinoa had her Shooting Star equipped it was round shape but the edges were like a fan. They have the look of angel wings to them (it's a hard weapon to describe). Cloud had his sword ready. Cerberus began to lower its head toward Rinoa. As she tried to escape the middle head's teeth grabbed some of her clothing and picked her up. It tossed her in the air and soon all their mouths opened to eat her. The left head of the creature reached out further to get a bite but then the middle head pushed him out of the way and all the head began to fight. Rinoa landed on one of the head, which again almost ate until another interfered. Rinoa jumped off and into Cloud's arms. Leon panicked and was about to enter the arenas when Sephiroth grabbed his hand to hold him back. Leon looked annoyed at Sephiroth. Sephiroth shook his head. "You can't interfere. Rinoa took the risk of interfering with your match. But you need to stay out of her way." Sephiroth said. "When did she interfere in my match?" Leon asked. "Who do you think saved your butt, the fairy godmother?" Sephiroth asked. Cloud struck Cerberus in one of its front paws. The dog growled and tried to snap at Cloud. Cloud dodged but was soon pinned by the other front paw. Cloud struggled against the beast's strength but didn't succeed. Rinoa hesitantly slashed the dog's short tail (she loves dogs, what can I say? I love dogs too they are so cute, die cats! Die! jk). It still didn't release its grip off Cloud. Rinoa ran up its back and slashed it in the eye. The creature violently shook her off. It began to shoot dark stuff at her and Rinoa ran away as spots of the dark stuff appeared on the ground. She swiftly avoided them. Suddenly a ball of fire landed in front of her. Cerberus began shooting many more fireballs at Rinoa until Cloud freed from the monster's grip and jumped on his head slashing like heck. The monster flung him off viciously. Rinoa cast Aero on herself and stopped. She shot her weapon at Cerberus, hitting all three heads. Cloud grabbed the creature's throat and wrestled with it. He brought down the collar of the beast choking it. Rinoa came over approaching the creature calmly as it protested the situations violently. Cloud brought the head down lower to Rinoa and she cast sleep on it. Cerberus began to close its eyes. It's head and body began to relax as it fell to the ground. Hades exploded with anger (literally). Pain and Panic had been blown from the stadium and Megara was watching in chains amused and concerned. For the next match was Hades vs. Hercules and Pegasus.
Hercules entered the arena on Pegasus' back. The white horse with its wings expanded and its blue hair gleamed with anticipation. The redheaded hero with his armor (looks like a skirt to me) and muscles sat ready. Hades on the other hand stood coldly. His gray (or blue) skin looked like it was cold and hard. His black robe (*cough*dress*cough*) displayed his evilness (Evilllll!!!!!!). You could tell he was angry because when the fire on his head, which was usually blue, would turn red along with his skin (he should go to anger management. Turning red can't be a good sign). Hades started off the fight. He threw a few fireballs at Hercules, which the hero escaped quickly. Pegasus was hit will a ball that suddenly turned him to stone. The creature fell to the ground paralyzed. Hercules ran forward and punched Hades. Hades eyes bulged out and he fell back holding his stomach. There was look of fear on his face but then a glint in his eyes appeared a smirk went across his face. Hercules looked at him angrily. "What's so funny?" he asked. "Nothing, it's just that you look thirsty." Hades said and shot forward pushing a small bottle in Hercules mouth. It held a purple liquid that quickly went down Hercules throat. Hercules stumbled backward coughing. Suddenly he looked.weaker. Hercules looked up groggily. Hades punched him and Hercules went flying across the arena. "How does it feel to be mortal now?" Hades asked Hercules who looked up helplessly. "Now you're just like everyone else! Isn't it just peachy?" Hades asked smiling. "And one more thing." Hades said turning to Megara. He fired a ball of fire at a column nearby her that began to fall over. "No!" Queen yelled pushing the girl out of the way and covering her. The column fell to the ground in ruin. Kairi entered the arena. "Now! Now! You can't interfere, kid, it's against the rules." Hades said. "To hell with the rules, you just tried to kill her cheater!" Kairi said. She readied her Keyblade and charged forward. Hades grabbed it. "But did I forget a detail? Accidents happen." Hades said smiling. Kairi pulled back the Keyblade roughly. Hade smiled and brought up his hands in the air. After a short silence the ground rumbled and began to fall apart. "Run!" Kairi yelled turning around and escaping the arena. She made it to the edge before the ground before her collapsed. Kairi grabbed onto the edge and hoisted herself up and onto safe land. Hades was floating in the air. Where the arena had fallen was a place filled with green liquid that had a whirlpool at the center and people's souls. "This my friend is the River of Death! Care to join the crowd?" Hades asked shooting a ball on the ground beneath Kairi that collapsed. Kairi screamed and fell after failing tot grab the edge. "No!" Heero yelled running forward. He looked and saw her nowhere in sight. "Speaking of which." Hades said turning to unconscious bodied of his Titan's and dog. He threw a dust in the air. The Cyclops unfroze; the Fire Titan broke away from the stone that covered him, the Ice Titan regenerated his body and broke away from the stone, the Wind Titan began to form in the air in a whirlpool of hot and cold air, the Rock Titan regenerated his head, and Cerberus awoke. Everyone looked on in horror and fear as the Titan's regained themselves. "Love to stay but you have a friend in my kingdom just dying to see me! Ha1 Get it?! Dying.to.see.me! I kill myself sometimes!" Hades said entered his flying carriage led by a black horse with dragon wings. "If only you would." Said a voice. Hades smile disappeared and he turned to see Kairi standing above him smiling. She flew forward kicking Hades. Hades lost his balance and fell into the River of Death. Everyone tried to run from the titan's but the Stone Titan threw a boulder blocking the exit. Hercules ran forward and grabbed the bottom on the Wind Titan. He began to swirl the Wind Titan around whose strong wind started to absorb the other Titan's who vainly tried to escape. Hercules began to swirl the Titan around a few more times and threw them into space. Pegasus regained his form and the River of Death vanished leaving a big hole of dirt in the ground.
Hades entered his room dripping wet. "Next time-I swear I'll-!" "Hades it's not nice to swear you know." Said a voice. Hades turned and saw Relena smiling mischievously. "Go away Relena!" Hades yelled. "Oh but I came under Maleficent's orders!" Relena said bowing. "What does she want?" Hades asked. "Oh nothing except you're fired." Relena said. "What?" Hades exploded. He grabbed Relena by the collar. "How dare you!" he yelled. Relena flung him against the wall. She threw a ball of fire hitting his stomach. Hades laid there dying. "Y-You traitor-!" he coughed weakly. "Oh but Hades did I forget to mention? Accidents happen." Relena said smiling and disappeared.
Hercules stood there with his arm around Meg. "Are ya sure you don't need our help?" Meg asked. Kairi nodded and looked at her bag full of items they had given. "I think we'll be fine. But we need to stay here a bit longer to find the keyhole. Hades is gone so I never got to find out where it is." Kairi said. "Now that I can help with." Megara said. "It's located in the lobby. It should appear now that Hades darkness isn't hiding it." Me explained. Kairi nodded. They walked to the lobby and the keyhole appeared. Kairi pointed the Keyblade at the keyhole and a light came form the Keyblade's end and hit the keyhole, which disappeared.
Relena stood in the dark room. "It truly is unfortunate that Hades turned out to be so weak and cowardly." Maleficent said starring into a ball watching Kairi. "Who cares." Relena said. "Each time the boy defeated one of our men and I thought the same thing the boy gained experience which led to his defeat. We are lucky it was temporary." Maleficent replied. "Shall I go?" Relena asked. "No you are too valuable to use so soon." Maleficent answered. "But I'm bored." Relena said. "Very well. Torment that boy that broke your heart if it pleases you. I can smell your desire for revenge. But I warn you to be cautious I do not want you to be discovered." Maleficent said. Relena nodded smiling.
"Where to next?" Kairi asked. "There." Leon answered pointing out the window. It looked like a world with Tower on top.
Kairi entered the lobby ahead of the others. She gasped. She saw ghost like figures of Sora, Donald and Goofy walking to the door up ahead (kind of like when Sora imagined Kairi being there). "Sora!" she cried running forward but he disappeared. "Hey wait up!" Aeris cried running up with her. Aeris looked excited for some reason. Kairi started to walk ahead. She pushed open the doors and a light engulfed them all. Kairi felt that she had acquired something new again. Suddenly as everyone entered the doors closed. They were in a hall. A goat thing walked by them. Kairi arched her eyebrow. "And to think I saw everything." Kairi muttered. "Hey Phil!" Aeris exclaimed. "Oh! Hey Aeris! Leon.Yuffie." he said somewhat groggily when he looked at Leon and Yuffie. They had quite the reputation for ruining his battle stadium. "Oh ya! Cloud's out back!" Phil said turning to Aeris (yes they already know of each other. For some of you who don't know the concept of watching credits you would have seen Aeris and Cloud reunited!). Aeris ran on ahead. Rinoa turned to leave. "Where are you going?" Leon asked. "To the ship. Where I'm actually useful." Rinoa said bitterly. Leon felt like he'd been slapped across the face. "Phil can we stay here for a while?" Leon asked. Phil sighed. "Yeah sure whatever." He groaned. Kairi decided to check out the garden. It seemed a good place for a keyhole.
Queen entered the room with Riku. It held trophies and other objects with the name Hercules on them. Riku felt uncomfortable. "Don't be embarrassed about what happened back there." Queen said softly. "I'm not embarrassed!" Riku retorted. Queen looked down. "Riku. Don't worry. I know you don't have feelings for me so don't feel bad." Queen said. It was too early to be feeling love but Queen kept feeling light headed around Riku. But it was obvious he wasn't over Kairi. Riku turned around and left and Queen sank to the floor. "Gee, what's his problem?" a voice asked. Queen looked around. "Down here honey!" the voice said. Queen looked down at inscriptions in the wall of five muses. They came to life in front of her eyes. "Hello, I'm Calliope," said the leader, "the Muse of Epic." "This is Clio the Muse of History." She said pointing to the one with the ponytail and then turned and pointed at the short and plump one "That's Thalia the Muse of Comedy." Then she pointed at one with long hair, "That's Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy." Finally she pointed at one with frizzy hair "And that's Terpsichore the Muse of Dance." "So you're muses?" Queen said slowly. "Of course, I've met talking candle sticks and wardrobe why not talking statues." Queen muttered. "You can find us on vases, dishes, and other historical items." Calliope said. "So what is exactly is your job?" "To bring people to the truth! Today it's matchmaking Hercules. That is if Hades doesn't interrupt." Melpomene said suddenly turning quiet and somber. "Hades?" "The ruler of the underworld, god of the dead." Clio explained. "So he's bad, huh?" Queen asked. "He just needs to chill out!" Terpsichore said. "So why's it important you do that?" Queen questioned. "Well Hercules needs to become a god! For that to happen he needs to realize what it's like to be a true hero!" Thalia said. "Hey! I thought it was only for fun! He already told Sora what it was like to become a true hero! That Sora 'needed to learn like I did'!" Clio said. The girls glared at her. "Doesn't mean he has learned completely! And what better way than love?" Calliope replied. "Say do you know where a keyhole is?" Queen asked. "A keyhole. Hmm, I might have." Calliope said thoughtfully. "But we'll only tell ya if ya help with Hercules!" Thalia said.
Aeris walked into the training room. Cloud was swinging and was upside down when he saw Aeris. He fell down and Aeris giggled. He blushed. He'd been in love Aeris for a longtime. But he can't ever seem to work up the courage to tell her. "Hey Aeris!" Cloud greeted. Aeris smiled warmly. She ran up and hugged him. And then.punched him in the gut. "Where have you been?! After Hallow Bastion and our reunion! You never called you never visited! You never even wrote!" she screamed. Cloud was gasping for air. "Aeris, please! I didn't know where you lived so how could I reach you?" Cloud pleaded. Aeris turned her head. "So why didn't you come with me?" she asked. Cloud couldn't answer that. Aeris got teary eyed. "You didn't even bother to look for me." she sobbed. Oh Aeris! I'm sorry!" Cloud said hugging her. "Well I guess you'll have to earn my favor again!" Aeris said and turned away. Ouch.how did this turn around on him?!
Rinoa sat in Yuffie's room. Why didn't Leon love her? What did Yuffie have that she didn't (oh and if you think this is one of those fics where Leon ends up apologizing and saying I love you and her throwing her self in his arms announcing her undying love that she always had for him and always will, think again! That doesn't mean either that it will be a whole "Yuffie I love you forever!" fic!). Well Yuffie was pretty, and fun and tough and.Rinoa suddenly saw that Yuffie's nightstand drawer was open there was a picture inside. She picked it up carefully. It was picture with Yuffie and another guy holding her. He had long black hair with red cloth wrapped around his head. His eyes were red and he wore red and black complicated clothing. He had a gun equipped around his waist. Small gun not a big one like you'd expect someone to have. On the back of the photo it said To: Yuffie From- Vinny Rinoa held back her laughter at his pet name (Ironic situation. Leon never told Yuffie of his past love and Yuffie never told him about her's).
Hades paced around his room constantly. "Hades, cool it I'm sure everything will work out fine." Said a voice. Hades looked up at a girl floating in the air in his room. She was blonde with blue eyes and was wearing a black dress that went to mid-thigh with spaghetti straps. Her feet had on half boots. "Relena, don't you have someone else to harass?" Hades said annoyed. Suddenly Relena was in front of him. "Hades, darling, I've been sensing it in the air lately. Don't you want me around?" she asked her finger tracing his chest. He threw an annoyed glance. "No? Words can't describe my wounds." She said winking and disappeared. "Darn, that woman!" he shouted with the fire from his head turning red. A loud sip was heard. Hades turned to his green minion, Panic, drinking a cup with the Hercules logo on it (I love this part). "What is that?" Hades asked calmly but threateningly. Panic stopped sipping. "Thirsty?" he asked nervously. Hades was about to speak when a squeak was heard. Hades Look over at his other minion, Pain. Pain was rubbing his feet together nervously. Except he was wearing sandals with the Hercules Logo on them. "Let me get this straight. I'm trying to kill wonderboy so that I can rule the entire universe and you are wearing his merchandise!" Hades yelled. *View from outside* A big explosion is scene and everyone stares at it then continues about with their daily lives.
Cloud walked with Leon down the hall to Hercules room. "I've sent her flowers, chocolate, cards and still she won't talk to me!" Cloud said still with is stoic tone and personality. "Ya Rinoa used to be like-" Leon stopped. "Rinoa. Oh that's the new girl! On the other hand there are a bunch of new girls with you so I'll narrow it down to the blue sweater girl." Cloud said. Leon didn't answer. "You really like her, huh?" Cloud said. "I am with Yuffie, I love her." Leon replied coldly. "You know you'll only make things worse by denying it. I think you just feel guilty like you've used Yuffie so you can't be with Rinoa. But you're gonna end up losing Rinoa forever." Cloud said and stopped walking. Leon continued ignoring his words. "Fine but don't come crying to me when Rinoa gets married, has that man's children, and grows old with him and you'll have to stand by and watch!" Cloud said.
Leon entered the room with Cloud. They saw Hercules who seemed to be angry as he clutched a letter. "He's taken Meg." Hercules said clinching his teeth together. Leon read the letter. "Looks like she's a Princess of Heart." Leon muttered handing it to Cloud.
Aeris walked into the garden and sat down. Darn that Cloud. All he had to do was apologize! Aeris began to cry softly. Maybe Cloud didn't love her? Maybe he was still attached to Tifa. Tifa.she was dead. Despite their rivalry for Cloud's love they had been best friends. Everyone was dead.She worried about Yuffie. When Vincent had died Yuffie became depressed and even suicidal. But Leon came and brightened up Yuffie's world. That's why she couldn't let Rinoa take Leon away. She didn't want to be rude to Rinoa but.She looked over near a fountain where a young man was sitting. His sword was in his lap and his eyes closed as if sleeping. He had long silver hair and was muscular like Cloud. Strangely he had on black wing on one of his shoulder. Aeris then realized who it was."Sephiroth!" Aeris gasped her eyes filled with fear. As if sensing her words the young man looked up at her. His green eyes held nothing, not contempt, desire, murder, or emotion. She expected an evil smirk or for him to come over and kill her but no he just stared. "Do you recognize me?" she whispered approaching him. Whatever possessed her to do that anyway? Start a conversation with him? "Aerith." he replied. Aeris gaped on at him. Her body froze. He recognized her. "You're afraid." He said. It was no question it was a statement or fact. Aeris didn't reply she felt she would faint right then and there. Sephiroth got up and approached her. 'I'm gonna die! I'm going to die!' Aeris could have sworn foam was coming form her mouth. Sephiroth got closer.and closer. and closer.and walked right past her. Aeris fell to the ground in relief. Sephiroth glanced back at her. "Are you coming?" he asked. "T-To where?" she asked. "To find Hades before anything happens to Meg?" Sephiroth replied stoically. "Meg? Kidnapped? Oh I remember her! Hercules' crush." Aeris said. "She's been kidnapped? Hey! How did you know this?!" Aeris said almost accusingly. "What did you think I was doing over there? Sleeping?" he asked. Aeris slowly followed him. Maybe he wasn't that bad.maybe all he needed was a friend.
Everyone arrived to the given location in the letter. Hades appeared in the center of the stage. "Welcome ladies and gentlemen To the Hades Arena!" Hades announced. Everyone stared coldly at him. Hades smirked. "Hercules!" Megara cried. "Meg!" Hercules exclaimed reaching for her with his hand. "Alright, here's the deal. You guys win the tournament and you get back your Meggy-poo." Hades said as her held Megara's face in his hands. "What do you take us for? Idiots?!" Tidus yelled. "Wait! Don't answer that." Tidus added. "She's a Princess of Heart! You wouldn't give her back that easy!" Kairi said. "Oh! I almost forgot1 I lied! She's not a Princes of Heart! Darn!" Hades said evilly. A wave of relief swept across the team. "But that doesn't mean I wouldn't mind her making herself at home in my little kingdom!" Hades reminded. "So we win the tournament then we get Meg back!" Hercules confirmed. Hades nodded. "We'll do it!" he said. "Hold on a minute.!" Leon exclaimed. "We never said we'd help you? What's in it for us?" Leon said. Hercules felt crushed. "Leon!" a voice scolded. Everyone turned to see Rinoa. "I'm helping!" Rinoa said. "Don't be dumb. You'd both be whipped out by the end of the tournament." Leon said coldly. "Since when did you care if I died? Not like you getting anything out of me staying alive do you?" Rinoa retorted just as bitterly. Leon had a pained look on his face. "I'm fighting!" Kairi said determined. "You're just like Sora. It's nice you have a strong since of justice but you get too emotionally involved!" Leon said. "And you don't get emotionally involved enough!" Kairi shot back. "I'm sorry, Leon, but I think I'm with her this time. Herc here needs our help!" Yuffie said and walked to beside Kairi and looked at Leon expectedly. "Will you tell us where the keyhole is if we beat you?" Aeris asked. Hades nodded. "There's your reason for getting involved." Aeris said to Leon. Leon relaxed his shoulders in a gesture of defeat. "Choose a partner!" Hades shouted. Kairi walked up to her Uncle Heero. Tidus and Yuna were together of course! Yuffie grabbed Leon's arms excitedly and smiled. Rinoa looked away no expression on her face. Cloud was about o walk up to Aeris when she stood beside Sephiroth. Cloud eyes widened and his nose bled a little. "You gotta be kidding me!" Cloud exclaimed. "What? Maybe he's not that bad of a guy!" Aeris said. "You're joking, right?" Cloud asked. Aeris turned her head. Sephiroth was just as confused as Cloud. "Looks like you need a partner still pal." Hades said. Cloud threw him an annoyed glance. He turned and saw Rinoa standing behind him obviously too shy to ask. Cloud sighed. "Wanna be my partner?" he asked. Rinoa smiled and nodded. Riku looked at Hercules. 'Great! I'm stuck with him.' Hercules turned to Pegasus. "Hey! I can't fight without him." Hercules said. That left.Queen.Riku sighed and turned to Queen who looked down, as it was obvious that he didn't want to be her partner. Riku sighed. "Would you like to be my partner?" he asked. Queen nodded slowly. "Alright, ready?!" Hades said. Everyone nodded. "It's been decided. But rules first. If you die well there's no suing me! Anything goes and if you are lying down on the ground for more than five seconds you're OUT!" Hades explained.
Cyclops vs. Kairi and Heero
Fire Titan (Pyros) vs. Leon and Yuffie
Ice Titan (Hydros) vs. Sephiroth and Aeris
Wind Titan (Stratos) vs. Tidus and Yuna
Rock Titan (Lythos) vs. Riku and Queen
Cerberus vs. Cloud and Rinoa
Hades vs. Hercules and Pegasus
Kairi and Heero stood in the arena. Hades was on top sipping his drink and watching amusingly with Megara held by smoke like chains at his side. The Cyclops was big and had yellow tanned skin. His one eyes was huge and covered most of his ugly face. He wore a brown loincloth (if that's how you spell it heheh ^_^ *sweatdrop*). The Cyclops appeared dumb almost clueless like a child. But he obviously had a lot of physical strength. The battle commenced! Kairi attacked with her Keyblade and Heero charged as well. As Kairi's Keyblade made into the Cyclops' skin he cried out in pain. His eyes turned a bloody red. Roaring with pain he flung Kairi and Heero away with a wave of his arm. They hit the wall hard. But soon they arose to their feet again. Kairi summoned Simba. "Charge!" she yelled. Simba did as she said. It had little effect on the Cyclops. Cyclops bent over toward Kairi and opened its mouth. Overwhelmed by its bad breath Kairi felt herself go sick. She had been poisoned! Kairi stumbled back and began to wobble. Heero supported her. Cyclops opened his mouth again. Heero grabbed a 10 pack of tictacs and threw them in Cyclops' mouth (is there such a thing as a 10 pack of tictacs? Oh well.). Quickly Heero cast cure on Kairi. It helped her HP but did not cure her poison. Cyclops smacked Heero away and picked up Kairi. She looked at him and her view kept seeing double. Kairi felt nauseas. "Lumiere? Can I have some more be our guest?" Kairi asked as if drunk. Suddenly a light surrounded her. Lumiere popped up. "You summoned?" he asked happily. "I did?" Kairi groaned. The Cyclops opened his mouth to eat Kairi but Lumiere hopped in front of her and held his 'hand' to his mouth taking a deep breath. Then he blew out making the fire on his head burst into a larger flame. It struck the Cyclops in his eyes and the Cyclops immediately dropped Kairi. Heero caught Kairi. Lumiere now hopped forward a burst into flame again direct it at the Cyclops' feet. The Cyclops howled in pain and fell over. Heero jumped into he air and used Blizzaga freezing the Cyclops. Everyone counted. "Five.Four.Three.Two.One!" they all cheered. Hades burst in to red flames but soon composed himself. "It's okay. Only one loss." He breathed trying to calm himself.
Leon and Yuffie were up next. The Fire Titans' body was pure lava not to mention he was fat. Yuffie gasped. How were they gonna beat Lava?! She cast Aero on her and Leon. She jumped into the air and attacked the fiery beast. Of course much like Kairi's experience it had little effect. Leon charged forward and slashed. His attack did more damage. (The One I love by REM).
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire!
The Fire Titan opened his mouth let a flood of lava flow freely. Yuffie gasped but Leon pushed her out of the way. The Fire Titans hand hardened into hot rock. He grabbed Leon who cried in pain desperately trying to free himself from the Titans' clutch. Yuffie kept casting cure every time they absorbed an attack. The Lava Titan cast stop on him.
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire!
The titan turned his aim to Yuffie. As Leon stood by helplessly Yuffie was attacked constantly. She began to wear down from dodging his throw of lava. She was soon on her knees covered in burns and blood. Rinoa was huddling in the corner watching fearfully by Cloud. He didn't seem to notice her as he watched the battle intently. Rinoa watched a few more second then her emotions took over. She cast a spell on herself hiding her from sight. She walked close to the Arena. Then she cast Hasten on Leon and Cure on Yuffie. Quickly she ran away to near Cloud and visibility came back to her. She looked around and no seemed to notice she had been gone.figures.
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left. behind
Another prop has occupied my time
Leon slashed constantly at the Titan's hand. Yuffie again was on the launch. Yuffie began to cast Blizzara randomly all over the Titan's body. Her quickness graced her the chance to go from place to place casting it until the Titan was almost frozen. She knew it wouldn't hold for long though considering the fact that the creature's body consisted of lava! Soon the ice melted away but the delay had provided time for Yuffie to cast cure on her and Leon. Leon jumped up as Yuffie cast Aero on him. Then he cast Stop on the Titan. He pushed through it body of lava. Inside it's body he found it hard to see. He couldn't see much considering he was surrounded by lava. Soon he found a spot that was completely void of lava. It held nothing but was shaped like a heart. Leon tried to attack but a shield guarded the thing. Leon powered up and cast Blizzara on it instead. His magic pushed through the shield like magic was supposed to and froze the area. The monster completely stopped. Even the lava flow inside its body stopped. Leon saw everything around him turn into rock. The beast was hardening and Leon needed to get out of there! He swam desperately through the lava trying it find the body wall. Soon he found it and swam to it quickly but suddenly it was sealed off by rock. He was stuck! He looked around for another way but realized he was trapped. Everything around him began to disappear. 'Rinoa.'
Everyone gaped on in wonder as the monster's body began to turn to rock. Rinoa felt a pain in her heart "Squall." she whispered. Everyone then realized he was in there and their gapes turned to one's of horror. "Leon!" Yuffie screamed running up to the monster tears running down her face again. 'No this can't be happening again!' Yuffie felt her heart tearing. But soon the monster's body was completely rock. "Hey remember, no suing!" Hades said. Yuffie looked at Hades murderously much like everyone else. "Hurry, Yuffie! Knock the monster down!" Aeris yelled. Yuffie ran forward. She cast Aero on herself and rammed the Titan with all her might. Suddenly she felt a hand on her own. She turned to see Leon smiling at. Yuffie smiled and together they turned to knock the monster down. Soon the monster was down for the count. Yuffie and Leon turned to Hades. "Five." Yuffie counted. "Four." Leon counted. "Three." "Two." "One!" they said in unision. Rinoa felt her heart tear for the one-hundredth time. Guess they were meant to be."You know one day you'll get over him. You'll be the most lucky girl when that happens." Cloud murmured standing beside her. Aeris felt someone jealous. It was as if Yuffie and Leon got closer Rinoa and Cloud would too! Aeris quickly dismissed the fantasy. Meanwhile Leon and Yuffie were hugging and kissing like crazy. "How did you-?!" Yuffie was cut of by Leon's gentle voice. "I heard a voice. It called my name. But I'm mad at you love. I told you never to call me Squall." Leon said. Yuffie could have sworn she had said Leon but maybe in the rash moment she said his real name.
Aeris entered the arena with Sephiroth. The Titan of Ice was thin and of course its body was made of ice. Everyone's hearts were beating with anticipation of who would make the first move. The battle began (gee, I bet you can't figure out what Aeris and Sephiroth are first going to do). Aeris and Sephiroth charged at the Titan (don't hit it with your staff to hard now Aeris). The monster opened its mouth breathing out cold air to freeze Sephiroth; surprisingly enough it had no effect on him. Aeris cast Firaga on it. It completely whipped out the Titan's hand. But it soon turned to Aeris and breathed upon her, freezing her. Aeris felt cold and her body began to numb. "Firaga!" Sephiroth yelled throwing it at her! What was he doing?! He was gonna get her killed! It melted away the ice quickly.and set Aeris' dress aflame. Aeris screamed. The monster covered its ears (does it even have any ears?) to block the deafening sound. "Stop! Make it stop!" the monster whined. "No kidding!" Sephiroth said trying to cover his ear but it did not block the sound. Sephiroth cast Watera on Aeris and she looked at him angrily. "You almost killed me!" Aeris yelled. "I didn't mean to!" Sephiroth yelled back. Aeris started to glow. "A-Aeris, what are you doing?" Sephiroth asked nervously. "Gravity!" she screamed. Sephiroth who was in mid-air was flung into the ground. "You little-!" "Stop!" Aeris yelled and Sephiroth felt his body freeze. This had somehow turned into Aeris vs. Sephiroth. But the Ice Titan's anger of being neglected overcame him. He raised his hand to smack Sephiroth. "Sweet mother of Jenova!" he whispered before it made impact with his face. Stop after a few more moments of being smacked around wore off. "Here!" Sephiroth said handing his cape/jacket to Aeris. "What's this for?" she asked. "You'll receive less damage from elemental attacks." Sephiroth explained. "But you were just-" "That was a physical attack and gravity did not damage except forcing my body tot eh ground. My HP was not affected by that." Sephiroth said. "What about you?" Aeris asked. "I'm not slow like you! I won't get it- " *Wham!* "You were saying?" Aeris said to the frozen Sephiroth. He burst free and charged at the Ice Titan. Aeris stood ready to attack. She cast Firaga again at the beast. The beats turned to attack Aeris. Aeris turn to run but was grabbed by the beast's cold hand, which it had regenerated. It began to shoot ice crystals from its mouth. One was suddenly ten inches from Aeris' eye. Sephiroth jumped in the way and one pierced his arm and another pierced his stomach. He had a look of shock on his face. Aeris started to feel tears go down her face. "S-Sephiroth!" she said sobbing her lip quivering uncontrollably. "Y- You'd cry.for me?" Sephiroth said grasping for breath. Aeris nodded. "I underestimated you, Aeris, I was too slow. I'll catch up to you later." Her said and collapsed to the ground. Everyone looked on in shock at what happened. Cloud was mixed with shock, confusion, and jealousy. Aeris stood up and whipped the tears form her eyes. She held up her staff vertically. The Ice Titan began to throw ice crystals form his mouth again. Aeris began to spin her staff and each ice crystal was deflected.right back at the Titan. Two ice crystals hit the monster in the eye. It howled in pain and put a hand over its eyes desperately. Aeris charged forward "Firaga!" she yelled. She blew the head right of the Titan. For moments it stumbled back and fell to its butt. Aeris need to make it fall over completely. But how should she do it? Suddenly the Ice Titan's head grew back. It looked mad. The monster blew ice crystals at her again and again she deflected. But before it hit the monster the Titan flung it away. It was heading towards Sephiroth who was now on his knees and trying to help. Right before it hit him, Sephiroth hit it away with his sword right out of the Arena to the stoned body of the Fire Titan. It hit him in the chin opened his mouth and letting the old lava still hot pour out onto the Ice Titan covering his body. Aeris turned and covered Sephiroth with her body to protect him from the ongoing lava. She cast Aero on the both. The Ice Titan fell to the ground and the lava hardened. But the Ice Titan's head was on the ground. It was obvious the Titan had lost. Everyone began to the countdown and finally they reached five. Aeris turned to smile at Sephiroth warmly. "You did it." she whispered. "No.we did it." Sephiroth said beginning to cough up some blood and taking deep breathes. "Okay it went good after the WWF Smackdown ended!" Yuffie said. Aeris helped Sephiroth out of the arena. She handed him over to Cloud (bad idea). "I'm mad at you! You almost got me killed and you almost got yourself killed!" Aeris yelled at Sephiroth and turned around. "What does she want from me? What am I supposed to do now?" Sephiroth whined. "I don't know but don't send her flowers. It doesn't work." Cloud muttered.
Yuna entered the arena, which Tidus had already entered. The Wind Titan was their opponent. His body was a huge tornado and his arms were mini tornadoes. Yuna readied her staff and Tidus readied his famous water sword thingy. Then Tidus and Yuna (bet ya can't guess this part!) charged at the Titan. Easily the Titan sucked them up (that can't be good). Tidus soon saw his world spinning. He couldn't see anything including Yuna. He panicked and looked around. Tidus hit a die to the monster that was solid! He looked forward but was pulled away in the current. He suddenly saw Yuna in his sight and she reached for him. He grabbed her hand and held on tightly this seemed so familiar *Flash* Tidus holding onto Yuna's hand. They appeared to be on some ship. Suddenly her hand slipped but someone grabbed her*flash*. Yuna's hand slipped! *Flash* Yuna stands before everyone smiling. "I've done it. I have become a summoner." Yuna said *flash*. What's a summoner?
Yuna felt her body falling away from Tidus. She reached out her hand helplessly. *Flash* "They say that clouds of pyreflies gather here when night falls." Yuna said looking across a pond (or lake or whatever it is!). "The entire river glows, like a sea of stars." Said a woman of long black hair who looked very mature and cold. "Really?" Tidus asked in awe. "Hey, I got an idea!" Tidus said his face brightening.
"We're not waiting till nightfall." Said an older man who looked a lot like Auron.
"Then, once we beat Sin, we're coming back!" Tidus exclaimed. Everyone was silent *flash*. Yuna looked around as sparks flew by her. *Flash* "Yuna," Tidus began, "Just don't do it." "The pilgrimage?" Yuna asked. "That's right." Tidus answered.
"Forget all about Sin, about being a summoner. Forget all that." He said desperately.
"You know, live a normal life. Come on now, Yuna, what do you say?" he persuaded.
"Maybe I will." She whispered. This answer shocked Tidus. It was too easy. "Wouldn't everyone be surprised?" she said more talking to herself. "Yeah." Tidus agreed. "Except Rikku. She'd be with you. Lulu and Wakka wouldn't hold out long." Tidus added. "Kimahri would say yes, too, I know. But Sir Auron..." Yuna said somewhat sadly as she floated in the water. "I'll make him understand, Yuna. It's the least I can do for you." Tidus said enthusiastically. "No, I should tell him. He deserves it." Yuna whispered. There was a brief silence. "What'll I do if I give up my pilgrimage?" Yuna wondered. "Hey! Zanarkand! Let's go to Zanarkand!" Tidus exclaimed. "Not the one in Spira, the one I'm from." He added. "Yeah, we can all fly there. Everyone can go!" Tidus exclaimed. "Then we'll have a big party at my place!" he said full of energy. "And then we could see Blitzball!" Yuna exclaimed more mildly than Tidus' enthusiasm. "Yeah!" Tidus said. "Your Zanarkand Abes would play!" Yuna said. "We could all watch you play, in the stadium all lit up at night! I'd cheer and cheer 'till I couldn't cheer anymore!" Yuna said happily as if about to giggle with excitement. "Right on!" Tidus exclaimed. "Well, what about after the game?" Yuna asked. "We'd go out and have fun!" Tidus replied. "In the middle of the night?" Yuna asked. "No problem! Zanarkand never sleeps!" Tidus explained.
"Let's go to the sea, before the sunrise. The city lights go out one by one. The stars fade...Then the horizon glows, almost like it's on fire. It's kinda rose-colored, right? First in the sea, then it spreads to the sky, then to the whole city. It gets brighter and brighter, till everything glows." Tidus said in with a dazed look on his face, his voice full of longing. "It's really...pretty. I know you'd like it." Tidus said. "I'd like to see it, someday." Yuna said wistfully. "Well you can, Yuna. We can both go!" Tidus exclaimed. Suddenly Yuna started to cry and tears ran down her face.
"Yu-..?" Tidus began. " I can't. I just can't! I can't go!" Yuna said sobbing. Tidus looked at Yuna helplessly. He suddenly looked up at her.she was.beautiful. "Yuna?" he asked. Yuna looked up through her tears. Yuna gasped as Tidus bent down and kissed her. The last thing she heard was the sound of the water around them *flash*. Yuna saw Tidus heading straightforward. His arms and legs straight and in so he'd go faster. He grabbed her hands. 'Listen to my story.this may be our last chance.' "Yuna! This is our story! Now let's see this thing through together!" Tidus said to Yuna as the wind around them still swirled about chaotically. Yuna smiled and nodded. Tidus jumped through the wind suddenly and Tidus landed in the eye of the winds. "Yuna!" Tidus yelled holding his hand out as she was flung threw the currents. She grabbed his hand. Tidus and Yuna held Tidus' sword together and they raised it above a small red light that had sparks coming from it (the power of love conquers all! Hehe, sorry I couldn't resist!). "I love you." Yuna whispered. "I will show you Zanarkand one day.I promise." Tidus said. They both brought the sword down upon the light and a wave of energy was released making everyone including those outside the arena fall to the ground. Queen fell right into Riku's arms. Cloud and Sephiroth (shooting rival glances at one another* protected Aeris. Yuffie clung to Leon for balance. The Wind Titan's body had disappeared.
Hades was at this point red.very red. He was squeezing Pain and Panic's heads in his hands tightly and they yelped in pain. Next up were Riku and Queen against the Rock Titan. The Titan's body as bulk and fat and completely rocky and rigid (what'd ya expect he's made of rock!). The Titan was the first to attack (Hallelujah! Hallelujah!). The Rock Titan flung down boulders at them. Riku picked up Queen (shocking her in the process) and dodged. The monster kept throwing boulders and they kept dodging. Queen almost slipped from his arms and clung to him desperately last second. Riku blushed and was enjoying the moment.up until a boulder hit him (don't you hate it when I ruin a romantic moment?). Queen was thrown a few feet away from Riku. Riku was on the attack. He charged forward and swung his sword at the Titan. It went across the ankle of the beast making but a crack. A good size crack from sword against stone but still just a crack. Queen readied her staff and cast stop on the Titan. It had no effect! Queen then cast Thunder which (having no effect on rock) hit Riku instead. Queen gasped and quickly cast cure. Riku stood up and threw her a glance and then dodged the Titan's next attack. To amend her mistake, Queen cast fire on the beast. Again it had no effect. The Titan grabbed Riku. The Titan began to squeeze Riku slowly. Riku cried out in pain making Queen panic more. She ran forward and attacked the Beast at its feet. The Beast stopped and winced it pain. Queen looked forward. Quickly she cast blizzard in the crack. She cats it again and again making the ice freeze through the crack and broke away at the rock. The Titan cried out in pain dropping Riku.and landing right on Queen. Riku got up and quickly and Queen didn't make it out of the Titan's way in time as she had twisted her ankle in Riku's fall. The beast grabbed her angrily. "You!" it growled crushing her. Queen gasped for air. "Stop it! Leave her alone!" Riku yelled. Queen squirmed in the Titan's hand and it laughed. Riku roared and attack at the broken rock in the Titan's foot. He kept slashing and the Titan kicked Riku away. Riku got up angrier and attack the beast at its head. The Titan seemed unaffected and flung Riku aside easily. Queen gasped in pain. A light surrounded her and a ball formed in the air. The ball burst out revealing a baby elephant (Dumbo). He sprayed water all over the creature. The pressure of the water made it make many more cracks in the Titan's head. "Blizzard!" Queen yelled. The Titan's head fell apart from the ice. The Titan's body began to wobble and it fell over. Queen was tossed off and the Titan's body was about to crash down on her She covered her head but Riku raced across and pushed her out of the way with his body. The creature's body was down. Hades exploded again (he certainly isn't a happy person! Such a bad temper too) as the countdown ended. Hades turned to his black three-headed dog "Cerberus! Go!" he ordered. The viscous black dog entered the stage. Drool poured from the mouths of each of its head.
Cloud and Rinoa entered the arena. Rinoa had her Shooting Star equipped it was round shape but the edges were like a fan. They have the look of angel wings to them (it's a hard weapon to describe). Cloud had his sword ready. Cerberus began to lower its head toward Rinoa. As she tried to escape the middle head's teeth grabbed some of her clothing and picked her up. It tossed her in the air and soon all their mouths opened to eat her. The left head of the creature reached out further to get a bite but then the middle head pushed him out of the way and all the head began to fight. Rinoa landed on one of the head, which again almost ate until another interfered. Rinoa jumped off and into Cloud's arms. Leon panicked and was about to enter the arenas when Sephiroth grabbed his hand to hold him back. Leon looked annoyed at Sephiroth. Sephiroth shook his head. "You can't interfere. Rinoa took the risk of interfering with your match. But you need to stay out of her way." Sephiroth said. "When did she interfere in my match?" Leon asked. "Who do you think saved your butt, the fairy godmother?" Sephiroth asked. Cloud struck Cerberus in one of its front paws. The dog growled and tried to snap at Cloud. Cloud dodged but was soon pinned by the other front paw. Cloud struggled against the beast's strength but didn't succeed. Rinoa hesitantly slashed the dog's short tail (she loves dogs, what can I say? I love dogs too they are so cute, die cats! Die! jk). It still didn't release its grip off Cloud. Rinoa ran up its back and slashed it in the eye. The creature violently shook her off. It began to shoot dark stuff at her and Rinoa ran away as spots of the dark stuff appeared on the ground. She swiftly avoided them. Suddenly a ball of fire landed in front of her. Cerberus began shooting many more fireballs at Rinoa until Cloud freed from the monster's grip and jumped on his head slashing like heck. The monster flung him off viciously. Rinoa cast Aero on herself and stopped. She shot her weapon at Cerberus, hitting all three heads. Cloud grabbed the creature's throat and wrestled with it. He brought down the collar of the beast choking it. Rinoa came over approaching the creature calmly as it protested the situations violently. Cloud brought the head down lower to Rinoa and she cast sleep on it. Cerberus began to close its eyes. It's head and body began to relax as it fell to the ground. Hades exploded with anger (literally). Pain and Panic had been blown from the stadium and Megara was watching in chains amused and concerned. For the next match was Hades vs. Hercules and Pegasus.
Hercules entered the arena on Pegasus' back. The white horse with its wings expanded and its blue hair gleamed with anticipation. The redheaded hero with his armor (looks like a skirt to me) and muscles sat ready. Hades on the other hand stood coldly. His gray (or blue) skin looked like it was cold and hard. His black robe (*cough*dress*cough*) displayed his evilness (Evilllll!!!!!!). You could tell he was angry because when the fire on his head, which was usually blue, would turn red along with his skin (he should go to anger management. Turning red can't be a good sign). Hades started off the fight. He threw a few fireballs at Hercules, which the hero escaped quickly. Pegasus was hit will a ball that suddenly turned him to stone. The creature fell to the ground paralyzed. Hercules ran forward and punched Hades. Hades eyes bulged out and he fell back holding his stomach. There was look of fear on his face but then a glint in his eyes appeared a smirk went across his face. Hercules looked at him angrily. "What's so funny?" he asked. "Nothing, it's just that you look thirsty." Hades said and shot forward pushing a small bottle in Hercules mouth. It held a purple liquid that quickly went down Hercules throat. Hercules stumbled backward coughing. Suddenly he looked.weaker. Hercules looked up groggily. Hades punched him and Hercules went flying across the arena. "How does it feel to be mortal now?" Hades asked Hercules who looked up helplessly. "Now you're just like everyone else! Isn't it just peachy?" Hades asked smiling. "And one more thing." Hades said turning to Megara. He fired a ball of fire at a column nearby her that began to fall over. "No!" Queen yelled pushing the girl out of the way and covering her. The column fell to the ground in ruin. Kairi entered the arena. "Now! Now! You can't interfere, kid, it's against the rules." Hades said. "To hell with the rules, you just tried to kill her cheater!" Kairi said. She readied her Keyblade and charged forward. Hades grabbed it. "But did I forget a detail? Accidents happen." Hades said smiling. Kairi pulled back the Keyblade roughly. Hade smiled and brought up his hands in the air. After a short silence the ground rumbled and began to fall apart. "Run!" Kairi yelled turning around and escaping the arena. She made it to the edge before the ground before her collapsed. Kairi grabbed onto the edge and hoisted herself up and onto safe land. Hades was floating in the air. Where the arena had fallen was a place filled with green liquid that had a whirlpool at the center and people's souls. "This my friend is the River of Death! Care to join the crowd?" Hades asked shooting a ball on the ground beneath Kairi that collapsed. Kairi screamed and fell after failing tot grab the edge. "No!" Heero yelled running forward. He looked and saw her nowhere in sight. "Speaking of which." Hades said turning to unconscious bodied of his Titan's and dog. He threw a dust in the air. The Cyclops unfroze; the Fire Titan broke away from the stone that covered him, the Ice Titan regenerated his body and broke away from the stone, the Wind Titan began to form in the air in a whirlpool of hot and cold air, the Rock Titan regenerated his head, and Cerberus awoke. Everyone looked on in horror and fear as the Titan's regained themselves. "Love to stay but you have a friend in my kingdom just dying to see me! Ha1 Get it?! Dying.to.see.me! I kill myself sometimes!" Hades said entered his flying carriage led by a black horse with dragon wings. "If only you would." Said a voice. Hades smile disappeared and he turned to see Kairi standing above him smiling. She flew forward kicking Hades. Hades lost his balance and fell into the River of Death. Everyone tried to run from the titan's but the Stone Titan threw a boulder blocking the exit. Hercules ran forward and grabbed the bottom on the Wind Titan. He began to swirl the Wind Titan around whose strong wind started to absorb the other Titan's who vainly tried to escape. Hercules began to swirl the Titan around a few more times and threw them into space. Pegasus regained his form and the River of Death vanished leaving a big hole of dirt in the ground.
Hades entered his room dripping wet. "Next time-I swear I'll-!" "Hades it's not nice to swear you know." Said a voice. Hades turned and saw Relena smiling mischievously. "Go away Relena!" Hades yelled. "Oh but I came under Maleficent's orders!" Relena said bowing. "What does she want?" Hades asked. "Oh nothing except you're fired." Relena said. "What?" Hades exploded. He grabbed Relena by the collar. "How dare you!" he yelled. Relena flung him against the wall. She threw a ball of fire hitting his stomach. Hades laid there dying. "Y-You traitor-!" he coughed weakly. "Oh but Hades did I forget to mention? Accidents happen." Relena said smiling and disappeared.
Hercules stood there with his arm around Meg. "Are ya sure you don't need our help?" Meg asked. Kairi nodded and looked at her bag full of items they had given. "I think we'll be fine. But we need to stay here a bit longer to find the keyhole. Hades is gone so I never got to find out where it is." Kairi said. "Now that I can help with." Megara said. "It's located in the lobby. It should appear now that Hades darkness isn't hiding it." Me explained. Kairi nodded. They walked to the lobby and the keyhole appeared. Kairi pointed the Keyblade at the keyhole and a light came form the Keyblade's end and hit the keyhole, which disappeared.
Relena stood in the dark room. "It truly is unfortunate that Hades turned out to be so weak and cowardly." Maleficent said starring into a ball watching Kairi. "Who cares." Relena said. "Each time the boy defeated one of our men and I thought the same thing the boy gained experience which led to his defeat. We are lucky it was temporary." Maleficent replied. "Shall I go?" Relena asked. "No you are too valuable to use so soon." Maleficent answered. "But I'm bored." Relena said. "Very well. Torment that boy that broke your heart if it pleases you. I can smell your desire for revenge. But I warn you to be cautious I do not want you to be discovered." Maleficent said. Relena nodded smiling.
"Where to next?" Kairi asked. "There." Leon answered pointing out the window. It looked like a world with Tower on top.