hello.. Hello.. HELLO!!! How are y'all doing out there!!!!! MAn am I doing great! Finally get to start working tomorrow and get some money MWAHAHAHA! Hmm.... wonder what I should buy. Eh. it don't matter. All that matters is I'll have some green in me pocket and won't be poor no more heeheehee.
Alrighty then, sorry for the wait on this chapter but I DO have school work which is starting to piss me off. All my teachers decided that for the last marking period they going to have us read a damn book. Teachers are stupid. Now let's get back on topic. Where did we leave off and most importantly.. which chapter is this? I'm going to guess 35 sorry if it's wrong but I don't feel like going to check alright?
Chapter 35-Final Clue
"So how exactly did you find out the answer to this one?" Yuffie asks Kao, still skeptical that HE was able to solve the riddle.
Kao gave a prideful grin as they continue walking down the streets of Junon, "Well, when I was walking to the shops to find something to eat, I was just gazing at the sky. That's when I noticed the Junon airport and WHAM!" He claps his hands together, "The answer just came to me."
Yuffie rolls her eyes, "I guess it makes sense though. People come and go like the passing wind. People land and take off in air-ships flying with the wind." Yuffie says answering the riddle, "My only sight is the endless blue. When you stand on the airport and look off in the distance, all you can see is the ocean and the sky."
Kao nods his head, "Yup so the air-port MUST be the place"
"Let's no forget that Hojo probably left another trap." Rima speaks up her voice seeming distant as she's lost in her own thoughts.
The three walk out onto the airport. The airport used to be filled with various planes and airships. Now it's empty and deserted. The three walk onto the lift. Kao presses the arrow pointing up and the lift begins to raise. The three walk off the lift and onto the upper level of the airport. They glance around the area, "Anyone see anything? Yuffie asks.
"There's something over there." Rima says quickly, pointing towards the edge of the runway.
The three run over to the object. They crouch down beside it and examine it. It was some sort of box. It's two feet long and two feet wide. The only thing on it was a red button on the top of it and a piece of paper next to it that says 'push' Yuffie raises her hand nervously near the button.
Rima quickly grabs hold of Yuffie's wrist stopping her from pressing the button. "It's a trap." Rima states.
Yuffie bites her bottom lip nervously, "I know. But in order to move on we have to do this." Rima releases her hold on Yuffie's wrist and nods her head. Yuffie gulps and presses the red button with her shaking hand.
There's a click and the box slowly opens up. On top of an object in the box is a brown envelope. Yuffie grabs the envelope, and picks it up. Everyone's eye widen in fear as they back away. Underneath the envelope is large amounts of C-4. The counter attacked to the C-4 ticking away. thirty seconds left.
"Shit! It's a bomb!" Kao yells.
"We have to disarm it" Yuffie says watching the counter.
"Right, ok then." Kao and Yuffie crouch down next to the C-4, sweating from their nerves.
"There's a Blue, red, and a green wire." Kao says examining the bomb, "Which wire do we cut?" He asks nervously.
Yuffie gulps "I don't know. But do something quick we only have fifteen seconds left!"
Kao's hands shake above the wire as he tries to decide which wire to cut. "MOVE!" Rima demands. The two jumps back and Rima grabs hold of the bomb and tosses it over the runway.
Yuffie blinks in surprise then grins, "Wow.. why didn't I think of that?" She says.
A large explosion erupts and the runway shakes violently. Metal creaks as it bends and breaks underneath them. "Everyone off the runway!" Rima yells before running towards the entrance of Junon.
"Oh shit." Kao jumps to his feet and sprints towards Rima.
Yuffie stands up and the runway shakes, "Whoa.." She balances on one foot flailing her arms at her side trying to keep herself from falling. When she regains her balance she starts running. Her breathing kicks up as she sprints and her muscles tense. The runway begins to tip as it breaks apart from the airport. Yuffie eyes go wide as she tries to go faster. Her eyes remain locked on Rima and Kao's forms as they encourage her to go faster.
Yuffie can hear the beams break and the steel wires snap. The runway begins to fall towards the ocean. With all her might, Yuffie jumps off the falling runway and reaches out for Kao's hand. She catches it and Kao starts to fall down with her. "Whoa.. " Kao begins to fall over the edge. Rima grabs hold of his free hand and stops him from falling. Kao then pulls Yuffie up onto what's left of the airport.
Yuffie stays seated on the ground trying to catch her breath, "I... hate... wacky... scientists" Yuffie says in between breaths.
"Open up the envelope so we can finish this." Kao says holding his hand out to help Yuffie up.
Yuffie excepts his help and is pulled to her feet. She wipes the sweat on her forhead off with her arm and tears open the envelope. She reads the letter aloud:
Seems I have underestimated your intellect if you were able to find this one. I must say I am impressed. Enough of the fooling around though. You seek of the item that shall help your friend. Well the location of which you seek is: Underneath the surface. It's cold, it's dark, it's wet. A place where the sun can't reach and the weather can never change. This one shall be easy for you. Believe me, even a numbskull such as yourself should be able to find this place. And do have fun while you're there. keeheeheehee.
"So uh... does anyone know where this place is?" Yuffie asks putting the letter back into the envelope. Kao remains silent as he thinks of the clues.
Rima lifts her gaze up from the group, "I do."
"Sorry sir but she isn't here anymore." Mika explains to the man.
"But she WAS here?" The man asks hopeful.
Mika smiles a bit, "Yes. She left about a week ago. She left a letter telling us she went to look for her friends."
"She went alone?"
"No, my brother went with her I'm sure because he isn't here anymore." Mika explains.
".... Perhaps I passed her then. Thank-you for your help."
Mika smiles, "Hey anytime. It's rare to see other people come to Midgar anymore."
"If anyone asks, you didn't see me." The man warns before he starts the engine to his motorcycle up. He turns the bike back from the direction he came from.
Mika stands there waving at the entrance of the base. She frowns a bit, "Shucks! Forgot to ask for his name. Oh well." She turns around and heads back into the base.
"May I help you?" The store clerk asks the three as they look around the store.
Yuffie walks up to him and grins, "Yes, I need a couple of flashlights." Yuffie explains. The clerk reaches underneath the counter and pulls out three large spotlights.
"These are all that I have." He says apologetically.
"Oh these are even better! How much are they?" Yuffie asks excitedly.
The clerk rubs his chin in thought, "I sell them to ya for thirty gil each." He says.
"THIRTY GIL! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!" Yuffie explodes. The clerk jumps back in surprise. Yuffie mouth hangs open in surprise, "At most I'd pay fifteen gil each. BUT THIRTY!"
Rima and Kao exchange looks as they watch Yuffie argue with the clerk, 'Is it really that big of a deal?' They each think. They see the clerk cower and Yuffie red angry face, 'Yup'
"Now, now. No need to get angry miss. Look I'll sell them to ya for twenty each how about that?" The clerk said nervously trying to get the young woman to calm down.
Yuffie narrows her eyes dangerously at the clerk, "Fifteen and not a penny more."
The clerk gulped noticing Yuffie weapon at her side for the first time. He quickly nods his head, "Deal." He rings the cost up and Yuffie pays. Grabbing the spotlights the three exit the store.
"You know, thirty gil is kind of cheap for these." Kao points out.
Yuffie smirks, "I know. But why pay thirty when you can pay fifteen?" She asks happily.
Kao rolls his eyes and the three walk into the elevator. The press the down button and the elevator descends. "The townspeople said that the electricity in the Mako Reactor is out so there;s no light." Kao explains.
"That's why we have these!" Yuffie exclaims holding up her spotlight.
"There maybe creatures down there." Kao pauses, "Or worse."
Yuffie smirks, "So let them come. I'll kick all their asses!" She says bravely.
Rima half smile at the ninja's enthusiasm. The elevator stops and the doors slide open. The three turn their spotlights on and walk into the abandon reactor.
A long dust trail is left behind in the Kalm plains as a motorcycle speeds across the land. A lone figure on the bike, his eyes holding determination, 'I'm coming for you.... Yuffie.'
Alrighty then! I'm going to end it here because it's getting late and my first day of work starts tomorrow morning. I apologize if this chapter seems short but well, actually I have no excuse for it so bear with me. Anyway, the next chapter is the going to be the last one of Hojo's game. What will Yuffie and her friends find in the Mako Reactor? LOOK LOOK! I didn't leave y'all hanging on the riddle! I gave ya the answer already. I'll try and get up the next chapter soon but no promises. BEWARE OF THE GIANT SLIMY GREEN BLOB THINGAMAJIG! TTNC! Review y'all!