Prologue:

The small town formally known as North Coral crumbled as the flames gnawed at its skeleton remains. Screams filled the air as victims tried to out run the searing heat of the destructive force that slowly killed their homes. All along the ground scattered those who fell and could not escape quickly enough. Soulless eyes of those that had already departed rested upon the creator of the destruction.

A female clad in Soldier uniform faced the only remaining obstacle that stood in the way of her completing her task. Empty eyes stared down upon the one who knelt before her, begging her to bid her leave. Clasped hands, pleading eyes, a woman in dire need of something that was going to go unanswered, his desire answered only with the sound of cold steel smacking the back of her neck, decapitating him in an instant.

The female lifted her sword and her gaze fell upon the only remaining house that stood untouched by the flames of destruction. She lifted her hand and spoke one word. "FIRE!" The green materia fixed in her sword winked and the house was immediately engulfed in flames. She turned her back to the structure and began walking silently away, her job done.

She took two steps before a shrieking cry sounded, catching her attention. Without showing any emotion on her face, she slowly turned around and faced the last structure she had set afire. In front of it was a woman on her knees, sobbing uncontrollably. There was something disturbing about the woman on the ground, something that the female couldn't ignore.

Slowly, she retraced her steps and stood looking down upon the pathetic creature that knelt on the ground before her. The woman sobbed as she buried her head into her hands. The searing heat from the fire was gnawing at her back, but she didn't seem to care anymore.

The female cocked her head to the side and stared at the sobbing woman. Without saying a word, she lifted her sword and plunged it through the woman, silencing her sobs. She withdrew her sword and stared at the house. For a moment she wondered what would make the woman and man act so strangely.

Curiosity had gotten the best of her and before she knew it, she lifted her hand and spoke another word. "ICE!" The green materia next to the first one in her sword winked and a sheet of ice appeared, dousing the flames immediately.

With the fire out, the female stepped inside and began looking around. Nothing seemed extraordinary so she kept searching. A check of all the rooms wielded an empty search. Now the female was getting frustrated with the whole incident until something in the last room caught her eye. A small figure laid in a charred bed wrapped with blankets.

The female reached down and picked up the small figure and cradled it in her arms. The figure opened its eyes and for a moment fixed upon hers. Innocent eyes filled with death only stared for a moment before the last breath was taken. A shrieking cry escaped her lips and filled the area with sadness.