Ah... aren't I great? I'm giving you guys three chapters this week. Probably because I have nothing better to do on Sundays. Got no school and got no baseball on Sunday. (sigh) I'm just bored. Well anyway, I know y'all are waiting for me to get this chapter started already. Hehehehe a nice good Ol' War is about to take place on the planet. Well let's just see what happens alright
Disclaimer-I not own Final Fantasy 7 but I plan to make my own someday does that count?
Chapter 19- Last Moments Of Peace
Vain looked at Cosmos Canyon from the distance and smirked, "Those fools will die." He promised. 'They won't be able to handle this attack' He thought to himself.
Dregon gave a knowing smile as he admires the army of the dead, "I must say Vain, this is be a spectacular show to watch." He threw his head back and laughed, "And I'll get my revenge on that little bitchy ninja."
Vain narrowed his eyes at Dregon already becoming annoyed hearing his voice again, "I brought you back for a reason. These zombies may not be enough to finish the job because they're so damn slow."
"Kweeheehee." Hojo laughed while rubbing his chin as he examines the army, "I have injected these zombies with a serum of mine." Hojo chuckled a bit, "They will not be your slow mindless walking corpses. They will be faster, stronger, and..." Hojo threw his head up and laughed evilly, "Hungry." He finished.
Vain looked over to Hojo not impressed, "Yes but, Chaos was able to kill fifty of these on his own." Vain pointed out.
A smirk spread across Hojo's face as he crosses his arms, "Ah yes, my little experiment Vincent Valentine." Hojo nodded his head as if calculating something, "He was the one to kill me. Well he always thought of himself a monster so let's just make him become what he fears most."
Dregon glanced over at Hojo curiously, "And what, good doctor, do you have planned?"
Hojo narrowed his eyes, his smirk fading, "Leave Chaos to me." Hojo simply stated.
Vain turned away a knowing smirk spreading across his lips, "It's almost sundown. Dregon you know what to do." Dregon gets the idea and starts summoning an army of his own.
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Cloud looked at the crowd of people carrying their weapons and armor lined up behind him. Cloud frowned at the odds of the battle, 'Sixty against two-hundred, have to make due I guess.' Cloud thought. "Alright everyone listen up!" Cloud yelled. Everyone focused on Cloud. "There are some things you'll need to know before the battle. Vincent will inform you on how to fight them."
Vincent walked forth keeping his gaze forward. Everyone looked at the cloaked man with nervousness in their eyes at the sight of his golden claw. Vincent took a deep breath before speaking, he really did hate being the center of attention, "The only way to defeat these creatures is to cut off their heads. If you cut off their arms or legs, they'll continue to attack you. If you stab them in the heart they will continue to attack. The only way to stop them is to destroy their head."
Everyone in the crowd nodded their heads in understanding. Vincent turned around to Cloud and gave a slight nod before walking away. Cloud advanced the group once again, "We still have about two hours before they reach the canyon. Make sure you're ready by then." Cloud informed them before walking towards the edge of the canyon again.
Yuffie walked over to Cloud to keep him some company even though he might want to be alone. Yuffie bit her bottom lip, "Cloud?" Cloud turned to the side and faced her waiting for her to continue, "Why do you think Vain brought Dregon back after he killed him?" She asked curiously.
Cloud pondered the question but shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know Yuffie. Maybe his fighting ability made Vain consider bringing him back. Maybe he needs help. I really don't know. Vain does a lot of confusing things." Cloud turned back to watch the sunset.
Yuffie sighed, "You can say that again." Yuffie looked around, "I'm going to go check on the others." Cloud's silence is all she received before she walked off.
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Red XII sat near the Eternal Flame, he could sense everyone's uneasiness. He needed to ease the people's nerves if they want to stand a chance against Vain's army. Red XII quickly thought up an idea, grinned, and sat down, "Gather around everyone and I'll tell you a story." Everyone turned to the fiery beast.
Red XII nodded in thought, his grandfather would tell stories of the past to calm the people of the canyon, perhaps it will help now, "I shall tell you a story." Everyone circled around Red XII and sat down on the ground.
Red XII smiled as much as a lioness is capable of, "This story is about a great warrior named Seto, my father. Years ago this canyon was attacked by a powerful tribe. The guardians of this canyon, my mother, and father, fought the tribe. The battle was-"
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"Vinnie?" Vincent turned around from the weapons to face the source of the voice. Yuffie stood there in the dark looking at him, "What are you doing?" She asked curiously.
Vincent turned back around to continue his search, "I am searching for a more adequate weapon." He stated looking through the different swords lined up on the table.
Yuffie shot him a glare, "You know Vincent, since I'm so stupid perhaps you could use words in my vocabulary." She stated annoyance clearly in her voice.
"I'm searching for a more effective weapon." Vincent stated picking up a large sword. Yuffie nodded her head understanding him now. Vincent turned around and faced Yuffie, "What are you doing here?" Vincent asked her locking eyes with her.
Yuffie lowered her gaze to the ground as usual when Vincent tries locking eyes with hers. She never could look directly into his eyes. She had heard a phrase once that said 'eyes are the window to ones soul' or something close to that. Vincent's eyes always held that sorrow look of grief. She also felt that he really could see someone's soul with those piercing crimson eyes.
"I was looking for you" Yuffie stated. She glanced up and knew Vincent is confused by the way his right eyebrow is raised a little bit as if he's questioning her reasons. Yuffie decided to answer the unspoken question that is most likely on his mind, "I wanted to know how you were doing since... you know with Hojo being back and all."
Yuffie thought she saw something change in Vincent's eyes but the moment it was there it disappeared. Vincent examined a Butterfly Sword and nodded in satisfaction. He brushed passed Yuffie towards the exit, "A man like Hojo doesn't deserve a second chance to live." Vincent stated disappearing as he rounded a corner.
Yuffie stood in her spot with her head hung down, 'Why does he always have to be so closed up about his emotions. I know he has them.' Yuffie shook with anger for a moment before she took a deep breath and released it calming herself down, 'He can just go ahead and be that way I don't care.' With that in mind she turned from the weapons and headed out.
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Tifa looks off in the sunset, a smile playing across her face as she hears Red XII's story about his father from behind her. She prays and hopes that everything will turn out alright. She hadn't been this scared for two years. "Tifa?" Tifa turned around to see Zack walking towards her.
His usual grin not present, instead he seemed worried. Tifa doesn't blame him though, everyone is worried about the upcoming battle. "Yes?" She answered softly to him. Zack stood at her side and gazed into the sunset not saying a word.
After a moment Tifa turned back to the sunset just enjoying his presence. "There's been something I been meaning to do for a long time." Zack suddenly said. Tifa looked over at him to see him grinning at her.
"What?" She asked not knowing what else to say.
"Close your eyes" Zack said simply.
Tifa gave him a confused look not knowing what he is planning, "Why?" She asked.
"Just do it." Zack said as if annoyed by her constant questioning. Tifa sighed and did what he told her to. "Now don't kill me" Zack said nervously.
Tifa's eyebrows lowered in question as she keeps her eyes closed, "What exactly are you-" Tifa is cut off by the soft feel of Zack's lips on hers. She stands there stunned for a few moments, thoughts racing through her head. She could feel her cheeks begin to heat up but she doesn't pull away. Then she feels Zack's warm lips pull away and she slowly opens her eyes. Zack stood there with a half-grin on his red face.
"Wh-" Tifa started only to be cut off by Zack placing a finger across her lips silencing her.
Zack shook his head, "No need to say anything. Save all words for after the battle." Tifa just stood there dazed not able to say anything so instead she just gave a slight nod of understanding.
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'You sure have a way with women' Chaos said sarcastically in Vincent's mind. Vincent sighed as he sat down in his spot at the top of the canyon. From up here Vincent could see the advancing army of zombies heading towards the canyon. There's no doubt about it, Vain knew where they are and wants to finish it.
Vincent looked down at the Butterfly sword in his right hand. This time Hojo will die by his hands, not Chaos'. That was the promise he made to himself the moment he heard Hojo was brought back form the dead. Vincent knew the odds of winning the battle are slim but right now all he cares about is getting Hojo.
Hojo is the root to most of his pain. Hojo's the man that made him the monster he is now, Hojo's the man that murdered the brilliant scientist Professor Gast and injected Lucrecia with Jenova cells during her pregnancy. Hojo is the reason for the whole incident two years ago with Sephiroth, although Vincent still told himself he could of prevented it. Vincent managed to kill the man once and now he's back, well he'd just kill Hojo again.
Vincent watched as the last rays of the sunlight disappeared over the horizon and the moonlight blanketed the canyon. The night always made Vincent more comfortable and his comrades knew that also, probably one of the many reasons they'd call him vampire or vamp boy during their journeys.
Vincent looked up into the full moon, he could feel something inside of him grow from the sight of it. He knew the demons inside of him are becoming stronger under the full moon. When he was first awakened from his deep slumber by his comrades he would lose control of the demons under the full moon. Vincent has become stronger now and is able to hold them back. Perhaps the full moon will aid him in his battle if he needs to transform during the battle.
Vincent looked down at the people forming into one large group, his comrades in the front of them leading them. Vincent stands up his eyes glowing in the night, "It's time." Vincent speaks aloud before jumping off the top of the canyon to meet his comrades. The final battle only moments away.
Well everyone that's it! The next chapter will be up sometime next week. It'll be a long one because I won't have time to post it so I'll just keep typing more to it until I get a chance to post it. Well I hope you enjoyed this chapter and believe me the end of the battle will be a surprise for y'all out there. Hehehehehe. I'd like to thank Die, an anonymous reviewer for all the wonder suggestions she's been given me for the fic. As you can see I have been using them since I think they are great ideas. Well drop a review all and give any suggestions you might have. TTNC!
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