Howdy Everyone! How you doing? Well now let's see here. So far the gang still don't really know what's going on. Vincent is still captured and Vain's master wants Chaos from Vincent. There seemed to be an intruder in the cells that carries the Buster Sword. Who can this person be? Well anyway I don't own Final Fantasy 7 or it's characters.
Chapter 7- Cloaked Man Saves The Day
~Last Time~
"One of the guards said the man carried the Buster Sword" Vain spoke nervously. " His master threw the book across the room, "I thought you took care of Cloud Strife!" Vain looked into his master's golden eyes. Vain spoke seriously, "Sir it wasn't Strife"
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Vains's master's eyes narrowed, "What do you mean?" He asked slowly. Vain took a deep breath to straighten out his thoughts, he looked straight into his master's eyes, "The guard said the man was dressed in a black cloak." Vain explained. His master drummed his fingers on his desk, "Did he get an identification?" Vain shook his head, "No the black cloak covered his entire body. The only thing I can think of is that it's a Sephiroth clone from two years ago"
Vain's master laughed, "That' nonsense! They were all killed. Even if there was any left, they don't have any souls. They were slow sluggish things. The man can't be a Sephiroth clone!" Vain nodded his head, "I shall search the cells" Vain left the room and head to the cells. The master sat there in thought as he went to pick up the book he threw, 'Hmm, If this man has the Buster Sword then..' The master trailed off.
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'So human, you going to take up on that offer to rid yourself of me?' Chaos asked Vincent from the darkest reaches of his mind. Vincent remained quiet trying to ignore the demon. 'Just think human, If we were gone, you could go off and live that normal life you always wanted' Chaos said disgusted. 'Being free from you demons will not change who I am' Vincent replied back.
Chaos cackled 'And who are you human?' Chaos asked amused. The faintest of a smile spread across Vincent's lips as he replied, 'I'm a monster, just like the rest of you' Chaos remained quiet for a moment, 'Then you aren't going to take the offer?" Chaos asked seriously.
Vincent sighed and closed his eyes as he thought, 'If I were to give up the demons to this man, then I would be helping the man with his plans. And with all the people he's killed, he'd surely use you to kill more. I do not wish to have a sin such as that to be added to my conscience'
Chaos didn't say anything to his mysterious host. Vincent opened his eyes and looked off in the darkness. 'We must escape from this prison' Vincent said determined. Vincent could imagine Chaos rolling his eyes in his head. Suddenly there was tapping coming from outside of the cell. Vincent raised an eyebrow, 'What's that?' Vincent questioned not expecting an answer. 'I believe that's what you humans call Morse Code'
Vincent nodded his head in agreement as he tried to figure out what was being communicated to him. Vincent was a bit surprised by the message, 'What is it?' The demon asked. 'He wants me to transform while he unlocks the door' Vincent responded confused. 'It would be quicker to escape that way.' Chaos put in.
Vincent had to admit the demon was right. Vincent sighed, 'Well ready?' Vincent asked Chaos. 'Call upon Galion Beast' Chaos instructed. Vincent didn't respond back waiting for an explanation. 'The passageway is too narrow for me to fly. Quickest way would be to call Galion Beast' Vincent thought about that statement and decided to believe the demon. Vincent began to loosen the bounds in his mind that held the Galion Beast. He could already feel the transformation began.
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Vain made his way quickly throw the passageways to the cells. A few moments ago he had heard gunfire from the guards, showing a sign that there was an intruder. Vain could think only of a few prisoners that would have people try and rescue them. They had the Wutai ruler and the great warriors. His first guess was them but he quickly changed it to the one other prisoner that would have people try and rescue him. Vincent Valentine, Vain didn't know why, but he had a hunch that the little rescue mission was for him.
Down the passage he could hear metal be banged together. This caused him to speed up his stride. Vain turned the corner that led to Vincent's cell. Vain froze at what he saw at the end of the hall. It was the intruder the guards had told him about before. The one with the Buster Sword. The figure with the Buster Sword stood roughly about 5'11". Vain couldn't see anything else from the intruder except the Buster Sword and the black cloak the intruder wore. The hood on the cloak draped down the intruder's face so you couldn't see it.
The intruder is slashing the Buster Sword against the steel door that held Vincent captive. Vain narrowed his eyes and took out his double end spear. "What the hell do you think your doing!?" Vain yelled down the passage. The intruder stopped and turned towards Vain. The intruder didn't respond and just remained facing Vain. A second later the intruder turned back at the door and began slashing at the heavy duty lock.
Vain's eyes widened, "Hey stop that!" Vain charged down the passage as quick as he could. The intruder brought the Buster Sword over his head and swung with all his might at the lock. 'CLING! THUMP!' The lock broke and fell to the dirt ground. Vain never stopped charging, when the intruder finally managed to bust the lock, Vain was swinging for the intruder's hooded head.
Vain thought that he would have killed the intruder right there and then, but right before the razor sharp end of the spear was about to slash his head clean off. The intruder with lightening fast reflexes brought the Buster Sword up just in time to block the strike. Vain stumbled back in surprise, as he tried to figure out what just happened.
'RRROOOAAARRRR!' Both the intruder and Vain turned their heads to the door that held Vincent inside. A moment later, the sound of chains snapping and landing on the dirt ground behind the door is heard. "Shit!" Vain said as he tightened his grip on his weapon. The corner of Vain's eyes caught the figure of the intruder making a mad dash away from the door. Taking the hint Vain ran down the opposite way as he took out a radio, "All units! Report to cell 13! A prisoner is escaping! I repeat. All units report to cell 13" Vain placed the radio back on his belt and continued out.
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~Somewhere close by on the Eastern Continent~
Yuffie continued to trudge miserably through the rain behind a arguing Cid and Barret. The two men, both with their short tempers had been arguing since earlier that day when they all split up into two groups and searched for this so called forgotten cave. After hours of searching around the mountain area and not finding any sign of some cave the two were growing more and more frustrated.
Yuffie decided not to say a word throughout the search. She didn't want to draw attention to herself and get harassed by the two older men. It was bad enough she had to put up with it during the whole Sephiroth incident. She was also in enough sour mood having to listen to the two of them bicker for four and a half hours none stop.
Yufie stared at the ground as she walked. There's about half an inch of water on top of the ground. Yuffie sighed miserably as her shoulders slumped down further, 'Talk about flooding' She thought, 'Why does it always have to be raining?' Se asked her self. Yuffie's head lifted up to look at the skies. Raindrops splattering across her face, 'Why do things always have to happen to me?' Yuffie up ahead to Cid and Barret who were on the ground fighting and arguing. Yuffie groaned, 'And why on Earth did I have to get stuck with THESE two'
Yuffie suddenly stopped as he eyes caught something. On the side of the mountain there's an opening. It's very difficult to notice with all the vines and bushes growing about it. Yuffie's hopes raised with the sight of it, 'Maybe this is it!' She thought. She turned to the still fighting men, "Hey!" Yuffie called out. They didn't seem to notice her. "Cid! Barret! Over here!" She yelled. They still continued to fight and roll about. "I'll kill your fat ass you Jackass!" Yuffie heard Cid yell to Barret.
Yuffie growled, "HEY OLD GUYS!" Both froze where they are. Cid has both his hands around Barret's neck trying to choke him while Barret, is trying to choke Cid with his real arm. Both are turned to Yuffie, "What Brat!" They both said in union. Yuffie choose to ignore the brat comment and pointed to the cave, "I think I found it" She said simply. Cid and Barret both looked at each other then quickly relieved themselves and ran over to Yuffie to see what she was talking about.
Barret glanced at the entrance, "Well would ya look at that" He said as he scratched the back of his head. Cid took out his PHS, "Better inform Mr. Leader we found the cave" He dialed the number, a few moments later Cloud was on the other end, "Hello?" Cloud is heard on the other end. "Cloud get your scrawny ass over here. We found the cave" Cid said. "Where are you guys?" Cloud asked. "East of F*&$^$%^ Midgar" "Alright we're pretty close from there. We'll be there in a few. Remain where you are, don't go in." Cloud said seriously. Cid rolled his eyes, "Yea Yea Yea. Just hurry your ass over here" He hung up the phone.
"Now what do we do?" Yuffie asked. Cid snorted, "We sit our ass down and wait for the rest of our happy little F&*^%$%^ group" Cid snapped back as he whipped out a cigarette and tried lighting it in the ran. Yuffie rolled her eyes and plopped down onto the ground, "Greeeaat" She said sarcastically.
Yuffie brought her knees up to her chest and rested her head on them. Yuffie wanted to get this over with as soon as possible. She had a sinking feeling int the pit of her stomach that something wasn't right. From the beginning of their search she felt like they were being followed. She kept glancing behind her to see if there was anything but all she saw was a darkness of the day from the dark clouds blocking out the sunlight.
'sss...' Yuffie narrowed her eyes a bit as she thought she heard something. It was a bit faint or maybe it was a whisper of the wind. She couldn't quite make it out. She closed her eyes to listen better 'onnng....' The hairs on the back of Yuffie's neck seemed to stick up as she heard it again. She opened her eyes and glanced over to Cid and Barret, "Did you hear something?" She asked both of them, a hint of fear in her voice. "Nope" Barret said. "I didn't hear a damn thing." Cid said as he continued to try and light a cigarette.
Yuffie's eyes lowered to the ground, "I must be hearing things" She mumbled to herself. She sighed and closed her eyes. 'GivE... ushhh...... ssong' Yuffie breath caught in her throat. There was no mistaking it. She definitely heard something. She had a good idea what who it is. Yuffie will never forget the eerie voices that she had heard back in Wutai. Yuffie immediately jumped to her feet, "Their here" She cried frightened.
Cid and Barret looked about looking for Cloud and the others. Barret scratched his head confused, "What ya talkin bout? I don't see Cloud" Yuffie was shaking and tears rolled down her eyes. She pointed behind Cid and Barret, "Th-there... b-b-back" She managed to choke out. Cid and Barret quickly turned around, "Holy Shit!" Barret exclaimed. "What the F^%& are those damn things!" Cid asked as he pulled out his Venus Gospel. Six meters away from them, three sets of blazing red eyes glowed. A ghostly black outline acted at it's body. Yuffie took a step back, "Their the things that attacked Wutai" Cid and Barret both shared the same thought 'Ah Hell' Barret opened fire with his Missing Score.
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Cloud, Tifa, and Red XII are walking to the area where Cid had told Cloud they were. "So do you think it's the cave?" Tifa asked. Cloud shrugged his shoulders, "Could be. We haven't found anything so it's the best place to look for now." Tifa nodded her head in agreement. Ggrrrr... Cloud and Tifa turned to Red XII who was growling. Cloud raised and eyebrow, "What's up Red?" Red XII scanned the area with his one good eye then glanced to Cloud, "I hear gunfire" He stated. "You do?" Tifa asked. All three of them remained silent trying to listen.
Cloud's eyes widened a bit, "Your right! I hear it too" Cloud said 'Yuffie...' Cloud thought frightened. They gave each other a nod and started to sprint in the direction of the gunfire. As they ran through the ran they could hear the gunfire getting louder and louder. "Just beyond that hill" Red XII called out.
Sure enough after they reached the top of the hill they saw their three comrades below running back and fighting. Tifa narrowed her eyes, "What are those?" Tifa pointed to the almost invisible monster. "I believe those are the Hadions. They must of been what attacked Wutai."
Red XII said wisely. Cloud's muscle's tensed, "They must be after Yuffie!" The other two nodded. "Let's go!" Cloud ordered as they took of to join their comrades.
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"God Dammit! They won't die!" Barret yelled angrily as he relentlessly kept firing his gun arm. Cid snorted, "How they hell do you fight these F#$%ers!?" Cid asked as he remained behind Barret. Yuffie kept throwing her Conformer with the same results. It kept going through the Hadions body and returned. Suddenly a thought accord in Yuffie's head. "They book said that light is their weakness!" She announced. Cid snorted, "Well that's F$%^&*&@! great! Where do we get light?" Yuffie bit her bottom lip "Umm..." She drew a blank.
'Sssooonnnng' Barret growled frustrated, "Why do they keep saying song?" The other two shrugged. "GUYS!" The three turned around where they saw their comrades approach them." Yuffie smiled in relief as she started towards them. She stopped in her tracks when she saw what was behind them, "More!" Yuffie pointed behind them. Everyone turned around to see five more Hadions advancing towards them. "Dammit! They must of been following us!" Cloud said as he pulled out the Ultimate Sword, it glowed brilliantly in the dark day.
The group bean to be surrounded as the formed a small circle. "Now what do we do?" Tifa asked as they were surround. The Hadions continued to advance towards them. Some of them were moaning song and other's were laughing wickedly.
Cloud shook his head dejectedly, "I don't kn..." Cloud stopped in his sentence as his eyes caught the sight of the Buster Sword spinning in the air heading towards them. The Buster Sword struck the ground the blade going into the mud. The creatures seemed to pause as they and AVALANCHE glanced up to of the cliff where a cloaked figure stood.
"Who the hell is that?" Barret yelled out. The cloaked figure jumped down the cliff and landed a few feet away from them all. He threw two grenades in their direction. Three seconds later the area was surround in a bright flash. "Flash bombs!" Cloud called out recognizing the type of grenades. The Hadions screeched in terror as the incinerated from the light.
When everything cleared the group looked towards the cloaked figure. He walked up to the Buster Sword and took in out of the ground. "Shit that was close one" Barret said. Red XII tilted his head to the side, "It looks like a Sephiroth clone" Red XII commented. Cloud walked a bit closer to the cloaked figure, "Don't know who you are, but thanks a lot" Tifa ran to Cloud's side, "Yes we owe you one big time"
The cloaked figure seemed to look back and forth from Tifa and Cloud through the hood that seemed to cover it's face. "Hey any time guys!" A husky male voice said underneath the cloak. Both Cloud's eyes widened a bit in surprise as he seemed to recognize the voice. "Wh-who are you?" Cloud asked uncertain.
The cloaked figure raised it's arms and shrugged his shoulders. "Guess there's no reason to hide away anymore" The man said. He grabbed the cloak and threw off him into the rainy skies. Who was underneath the cloak made both Cloud and Tifa walk back in surprise, "Y-y-you're suppose" Cloud started in complete astonishment, "To be dead" Tifa finished the sentence equally surprised. "Good to see you two also" The man said as he cracked a smile.
Well there you have it people! Sorry it took so long but man I had to plan this one out very carefully. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'll Have the next one up sooner. Don't you love Cliffhangers? Now who is underneath the cloak? Tell me who you think it is. Review please! TTNC!