Chapter 8 reunions never last long enough.. (or do they?)
" Mother, let us take this planet back together. I have thought of a great idea. Let us go to the Promised Land."
Sephiroth spoke eagerly now, looking towards the casing that he knew now held his mothers physical form, his eyes shining brightly, it had taken him a while he had to admit before he had been able to make it this far, much had been required before he had been allowed admission, but he was here now! He looked towards the casing hopefully, as if it would start to speak to him at any moment, as if finally, after all this waiting, it would give him what he desired, the power to rid himself of everyone who had tormented him throughout his life.
A boy came towards him, for a moment he was unsure who the male creature was, but as most things did, it came to him, Zack... Zack ran towards him, the wide sword aimed at him, outrage in his eyes, Sephiroth shook his head, his eyes glinting coldly, how dare this.. thing try to get between him and his mother, when it had taken him so many years to find her?! Masamune moved before he was even aware of the desire to defend himself. Zack went flying, landing on top of one of the pods, his sword landing with a clatter on the floor.
Some person dressed in a blue uniform crept in unseen, grabbing the sword that had belonged to the slowly dying Zack, the first Sephiroth was aware was when the sword touched him. He span around fury making his features seem like a terrible avenging angel.
"Who are you?"
He demanded swiftly his voice like ice now.
The creature revealed itself to be male only because it now spoke.
" Sephiroth... My family! My hometown! How could you do this to them!?"
Sephiroth then did something which was perhaps unexpected, he started to laugh, the whole situation was to him hilarious, these common people, thinking they had the right to question anything he did! There was no reason why he should let them push him around any longer. He turned his back on the boy, gazing up at the statue again.
" They have come again, mother."
He turned to look at the blue uniformed thing in front of him, his voice almost like a teachers, trying to get through certain information, perhaps it would help him understand why he was doing this..
"With her superior power, knowledge, and magic, Mother was destined to become the ruler of the Planet."
He once more looked towards the statue reaching out to the casing that held his mother, daring now to touch it as he spoke soothingly to her, as if the roles were reversed, and he was the parent trying to calm an enraged infant.
"But they... Those worthless creatures are stealing the Planet from Mother. But now I am here with you so do not worry."
He lifted the statue easily, amazed at how light it actually was, electricity sparked brightly from what seemed everywhere, but for once it did not hurt his eyes, just further proof to him that with his mother there he was capable of doing anything. Anything at all.
The blue uniformed person spoke once again, his voice irratatingly clear, as though he were speaking to an insane man, is that what he thought?!
" What about MY sadness!? My family... friends... The sadness of having my hometown taken away from me!? It's the same as your sadness!"
Sephiroth laughed then once more, the sound terrible, considering both the reasons and the timing, but he no longer cared, as if HE had anything to feel sad about!
"My sadness? What do I have to be sad about? I am the chosen one. I have been chosen to be the leader of this Planet. I have orders to take this planet back from you stupid people for the Cetra. What am I supposed to be sad about?"
He shook his head slowly, utter disbelief in his tone.
The boy glared then, his voice threatening to break into sobs.
" Mom... Tifa... my town... give it back... I had so much respect for you... I admired you..."
Sephiroth turned then, furious with them all, but something was telling him that to kill this boy would not be a good idea for what was needed to be done. He stormed outside, his parting words were aimed at Zack rather than the person whos identitiy he was still unsure of,
"He is just like you!"
The journey back to the bridge seemed so much longer than the journey there, where he had been filled with hope of finally being able to put a stop to everything, he now realised it was not going to be that easy, his thoughts were filled with how he was going to keep his promise to his Mother, the promised land was not going to be easy to find, he knew that much.
He heard his name being called, sounding as if it came from within fog, even before he thought properly Masamune moved towards him, aiming only to warn though, not to kill. Sephiroths voice was harsh as he spoke to the man,
"Do not... push... your luck."
Each word was spoken tensly, he was for the first time forcing himself not to kill the insolent child that seemed determined to kill him.
The boy lifted the sword, using as much strength as he could, blood running down his fingers, Sephiroth still holding the end unable to believe that such a thing was possible. For the first time in years, he was unsure of himself, his mind flying back to his childhood years when he had been told over and over again that if he did not bahev he would be in trouble, it was defiance that caused him to speak as he did, defiance of the professor and of the events happening.
"...It can't be!"
He fell downwards, ever down into a spiral of green, landing at the bottom so suddenly he thought this had to be death... but it was not... it was only the beginning.
" Mother, let us take this planet back together. I have thought of a great idea. Let us go to the Promised Land."
Sephiroth spoke eagerly now, looking towards the casing that he knew now held his mothers physical form, his eyes shining brightly, it had taken him a while he had to admit before he had been able to make it this far, much had been required before he had been allowed admission, but he was here now! He looked towards the casing hopefully, as if it would start to speak to him at any moment, as if finally, after all this waiting, it would give him what he desired, the power to rid himself of everyone who had tormented him throughout his life.
A boy came towards him, for a moment he was unsure who the male creature was, but as most things did, it came to him, Zack... Zack ran towards him, the wide sword aimed at him, outrage in his eyes, Sephiroth shook his head, his eyes glinting coldly, how dare this.. thing try to get between him and his mother, when it had taken him so many years to find her?! Masamune moved before he was even aware of the desire to defend himself. Zack went flying, landing on top of one of the pods, his sword landing with a clatter on the floor.
Some person dressed in a blue uniform crept in unseen, grabbing the sword that had belonged to the slowly dying Zack, the first Sephiroth was aware was when the sword touched him. He span around fury making his features seem like a terrible avenging angel.
"Who are you?"
He demanded swiftly his voice like ice now.
The creature revealed itself to be male only because it now spoke.
" Sephiroth... My family! My hometown! How could you do this to them!?"
Sephiroth then did something which was perhaps unexpected, he started to laugh, the whole situation was to him hilarious, these common people, thinking they had the right to question anything he did! There was no reason why he should let them push him around any longer. He turned his back on the boy, gazing up at the statue again.
" They have come again, mother."
He turned to look at the blue uniformed thing in front of him, his voice almost like a teachers, trying to get through certain information, perhaps it would help him understand why he was doing this..
"With her superior power, knowledge, and magic, Mother was destined to become the ruler of the Planet."
He once more looked towards the statue reaching out to the casing that held his mother, daring now to touch it as he spoke soothingly to her, as if the roles were reversed, and he was the parent trying to calm an enraged infant.
"But they... Those worthless creatures are stealing the Planet from Mother. But now I am here with you so do not worry."
He lifted the statue easily, amazed at how light it actually was, electricity sparked brightly from what seemed everywhere, but for once it did not hurt his eyes, just further proof to him that with his mother there he was capable of doing anything. Anything at all.
The blue uniformed person spoke once again, his voice irratatingly clear, as though he were speaking to an insane man, is that what he thought?!
" What about MY sadness!? My family... friends... The sadness of having my hometown taken away from me!? It's the same as your sadness!"
Sephiroth laughed then once more, the sound terrible, considering both the reasons and the timing, but he no longer cared, as if HE had anything to feel sad about!
"My sadness? What do I have to be sad about? I am the chosen one. I have been chosen to be the leader of this Planet. I have orders to take this planet back from you stupid people for the Cetra. What am I supposed to be sad about?"
He shook his head slowly, utter disbelief in his tone.
The boy glared then, his voice threatening to break into sobs.
" Mom... Tifa... my town... give it back... I had so much respect for you... I admired you..."
Sephiroth turned then, furious with them all, but something was telling him that to kill this boy would not be a good idea for what was needed to be done. He stormed outside, his parting words were aimed at Zack rather than the person whos identitiy he was still unsure of,
"He is just like you!"
The journey back to the bridge seemed so much longer than the journey there, where he had been filled with hope of finally being able to put a stop to everything, he now realised it was not going to be that easy, his thoughts were filled with how he was going to keep his promise to his Mother, the promised land was not going to be easy to find, he knew that much.
He heard his name being called, sounding as if it came from within fog, even before he thought properly Masamune moved towards him, aiming only to warn though, not to kill. Sephiroths voice was harsh as he spoke to the man,
"Do not... push... your luck."
Each word was spoken tensly, he was for the first time forcing himself not to kill the insolent child that seemed determined to kill him.
The boy lifted the sword, using as much strength as he could, blood running down his fingers, Sephiroth still holding the end unable to believe that such a thing was possible. For the first time in years, he was unsure of himself, his mind flying back to his childhood years when he had been told over and over again that if he did not bahev he would be in trouble, it was defiance that caused him to speak as he did, defiance of the professor and of the events happening.
"...It can't be!"
He fell downwards, ever down into a spiral of green, landing at the bottom so suddenly he thought this had to be death... but it was not... it was only the beginning.
" Mother, let us take this planet back together. I have thought of a great idea. Let us go to the Promised Land."
Sephiroth spoke eagerly now, looking towards the casing that he knew now held his mothers physical form, his eyes shining brightly, it had taken him a while he had to admit before he had been able to make it this far, much had been required before he had been allowed admission, but he was here now! He looked towards the casing hopefully, as if it would start to speak to him at any moment, as if finally, after all this waiting, it would give him what he desired, the power to rid himself of everyone who had tormented him throughout his life.
A boy came towards him, for a moment he was unsure who the male creature was, but as most things did, it came to him, Zack... Zack ran towards him, the wide sword aimed at him, outrage in his eyes, Sephiroth shook his head, his eyes glinting coldly, how dare this.. thing try to get between him and his mother, when it had taken him so many years to find her?! Masamune moved before he was even aware of the desire to defend himself. Zack went flying, landing on top of one of the pods, his sword landing with a clatter on the floor.
Some person dressed in a blue uniform crept in unseen, grabbing the sword that had belonged to the slowly dying Zack, the first Sephiroth was aware was when the sword touched him. He span around fury making his features seem like a terrible avenging angel.
"Who are you?"
He demanded swiftly his voice like ice now.
The creature revealed itself to be male only because it now spoke.
" Sephiroth... My family! My hometown! How could you do this to them!?"
Sephiroth then did something which was perhaps unexpected, he started to laugh, the whole situation was to him hilarious, these common people, thinking they had the right to question anything he did! There was no reason why he should let them push him around any longer. He turned his back on the boy, gazing up at the statue again.
" They have come again, mother."
He turned to look at the blue uniformed thing in front of him, his voice almost like a teachers, trying to get through certain information, perhaps it would help him understand why he was doing this..
"With her superior power, knowledge, and magic, Mother was destined to become the ruler of the Planet."
He once more looked towards the statue reaching out to the casing that held his mother, daring now to touch it as he spoke soothingly to her, as if the roles were reversed, and he was the parent trying to calm an enraged infant.
"But they... Those worthless creatures are stealing the Planet from Mother. But now I am here with you so do not worry."
He lifted the statue easily, amazed at how light it actually was, electricity sparked brightly from what seemed everywhere, but for once it did not hurt his eyes, just further proof to him that with his mother there he was capable of doing anything. Anything at all.
The blue uniformed person spoke once again, his voice irratatingly clear, as though he were speaking to an insane man, is that what he thought?!
" What about MY sadness!? My family... friends... The sadness of having my hometown taken away from me!? It's the same as your sadness!"
Sephiroth laughed then once more, the sound terrible, considering both the reasons and the timing, but he no longer cared, as if HE had anything to feel sad about!
"My sadness? What do I have to be sad about? I am the chosen one. I have been chosen to be the leader of this Planet. I have orders to take this planet back from you stupid people for the Cetra. What am I supposed to be sad about?"
He shook his head slowly, utter disbelief in his tone.
The boy glared then, his voice threatening to break into sobs.
" Mom... Tifa... my town... give it back... I had so much respect for you... I admired you..."
Sephiroth turned then, furious with them all, but something was telling him that to kill this boy would not be a good idea for what was needed to be done. He stormed outside, his parting words were aimed at Zack rather than the person whos identitiy he was still unsure of,
"He is just like you!"
The journey back to the bridge seemed so much longer than the journey there, where he had been filled with hope of finally being able to put a stop to everything, he now realised it was not going to be that easy, his thoughts were filled with how he was going to keep his promise to his Mother, the promised land was not going to be easy to find, he knew that much.
He heard his name being called, sounding as if it came from within fog, even before he thought properly Masamune moved towards him, aiming only to warn though, not to kill. Sephiroths voice was harsh as he spoke to the man,
"Do not... push... your luck."
Each word was spoken tensly, he was for the first time forcing himself not to kill the insolent child that seemed determined to kill him.
The boy lifted the sword, using as much strength as he could, blood running down his fingers, Sephiroth still holding the end unable to believe that such a thing was possible. For the first time in years, he was unsure of himself, his mind flying back to his childhood years when he had been told over and over again that if he did not bahev he would be in trouble, it was defiance that caused him to speak as he did, defiance of the professor and of the events happening.
"...It can't be!"
He fell downwards, ever down into a spiral of green, landing at the bottom so suddenly he thought this had to be death... but it was not... it was only the beginning.
" Mother, let us take this planet back together. I have thought of a great idea. Let us go to the Promised Land."
Sephiroth spoke eagerly now, looking towards the casing that he knew now held his mothers physical form, his eyes shining brightly, it had taken him a while he had to admit before he had been able to make it this far, much had been required before he had been allowed admission, but he was here now! He looked towards the casing hopefully, as if it would start to speak to him at any moment, as if finally, after all this waiting, it would give him what he desired, the power to rid himself of everyone who had tormented him throughout his life.
A boy came towards him, for a moment he was unsure who the male creature was, but as most things did, it came to him, Zack... Zack ran towards him, the wide sword aimed at him, outrage in his eyes, Sephiroth shook his head, his eyes glinting coldly, how dare this.. thing try to get between him and his mother, when it had taken him so many years to find her?! Masamune moved before he was even aware of the desire to defend himself. Zack went flying, landing on top of one of the pods, his sword landing with a clatter on the floor.
Some person dressed in a blue uniform crept in unseen, grabbing the sword that had belonged to the slowly dying Zack, the first Sephiroth was aware was when the sword touched him. He span around fury making his features seem like a terrible avenging angel.
"Who are you?"
He demanded swiftly his voice like ice now.
The creature revealed itself to be male only because it now spoke.
" Sephiroth... My family! My hometown! How could you do this to them!?"
Sephiroth then did something which was perhaps unexpected, he started to laugh, the whole situation was to him hilarious, these common people, thinking they had the right to question anything he did! There was no reason why he should let them push him around any longer. He turned his back on the boy, gazing up at the statue again.
" They have come again, mother."
He turned to look at the blue uniformed thing in front of him, his voice almost like a teachers, trying to get through certain information, perhaps it would help him understand why he was doing this..
"With her superior power, knowledge, and magic, Mother was destined to become the ruler of the Planet."
He once more looked towards the statue reaching out to the casing that held his mother, daring now to touch it as he spoke soothingly to her, as if the roles were reversed, and he was the parent trying to calm an enraged infant.
"But they... Those worthless creatures are stealing the Planet from Mother. But now I am here with you so do not worry."
He lifted the statue easily, amazed at how light it actually was, electricity sparked brightly from what seemed everywhere, but for once it did not hurt his eyes, just further proof to him that with his mother there he was capable of doing anything. Anything at all.
The blue uniformed person spoke once again, his voice irratatingly clear, as though he were speaking to an insane man, is that what he thought?!
" What about MY sadness!? My family... friends... The sadness of having my hometown taken away from me!? It's the same as your sadness!"
Sephiroth laughed then once more, the sound terrible, considering both the reasons and the timing, but he no longer cared, as if HE had anything to feel sad about!
"My sadness? What do I have to be sad about? I am the chosen one. I have been chosen to be the leader of this Planet. I have orders to take this planet back from you stupid people for the Cetra. What am I supposed to be sad about?"
He shook his head slowly, utter disbelief in his tone.
The boy glared then, his voice threatening to break into sobs.
" Mom... Tifa... my town... give it back... I had so much respect for you... I admired you..."
Sephiroth turned then, furious with them all, but something was telling him that to kill this boy would not be a good idea for what was needed to be done. He stormed outside, his parting words were aimed at Zack rather than the person whos identitiy he was still unsure of,
"He is just like you!"
The journey back to the bridge seemed so much longer than the journey there, where he had been filled with hope of finally being able to put a stop to everything, he now realised it was not going to be that easy, his thoughts were filled with how he was going to keep his promise to his Mother, the promised land was not going to be easy to find, he knew that much.
He heard his name being called, sounding as if it came from within fog, even before he thought properly Masamune moved towards him, aiming only to warn though, not to kill. Sephiroths voice was harsh as he spoke to the man,
"Do not... push... your luck."
Each word was spoken tensly, he was for the first time forcing himself not to kill the insolent child that seemed determined to kill him.
The boy lifted the sword, using as much strength as he could, blood running down his fingers, Sephiroth still holding the end unable to believe that such a thing was possible. For the first time in years, he was unsure of himself, his mind flying back to his childhood years when he had been told over and over again that if he did not bahev he would be in trouble, it was defiance that caused him to speak as he did, defiance of the professor and of the events happening.
"...It can't be!"
He fell downwards, ever down into a spiral of green, landing at the bottom so suddenly he thought this had to be death... but it was not... it was only the beginning.