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A New Life: Chapter 2

Fatigue started to take over. It is late, yes, and I must rest for the journey. I should be away from the open field; it's best off not to be spotted. Forests are not around here until crossing through the Mythrill Mine or over the mountain.

I looked up at the stars. The sky is clear as ever, the moon shining and the stars glowing. It seems that the stars nearly cover every inch of the sky. As I walked, I looked around. I looked at the mountains, the field, the sky, everything around me.

I have to come up with a plan. First I'll rest, just where can I go? I can't be out on the open field someone can spot me easily. The hills just a mile away from Kalm will be fine. I'll use a chocobo to cross the swamp and then go to Junon. I'll do that for now.

I went up a ways and lie my backpack below the cliff just above. I rested my head on the hard backpack, looking straight up at the sky. My thoughts emptied out and I started to doze.

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I woke up as the sun started to rise. I looked out at the interminable powerful sea. Sunsets are good… It's the sign of a new day where new things begin. I stretched out and started to move out.

I walked quickly to the chocobo farm. This is the only place I know where I can find a chocobo close by. Sure enough, there stands a heard just a few yards away. Now I need to catch one… that will be the hard part. I approached one calmly and slowly. As the heard spotted me they began to back away, posing me as a threat. I stopped moving, sensing the uneasiness from them. As they finally calmed down, I continued to walk towards them. I managed to reach to the heard. The largest chocobo of the heard stands right beside me. I obligingly stroke his yellow feathers. I climbed on the chocobo's back and stroke his neck. I tapped the sides and he took off. He headed straight through the swaps leading to the Mythrill mine. Things seem to go well until the Midgar Zolom popped out of the slimy water. The chocobo panicked and I fell off. The snake snatched the beautiful bird. The snake swallowed the chocobo whole without a problem. Poor chocobo…

The creature spotted me on the ground. I draw my katana, ready to attack. I walked to the side, his piercing yellow eyes following me. He's about to strike but I dodged the attack. I slashed his right eye, making it irate. It swoop its tail, knocking me to the ground. I grabbed my Fire materia and cast Fire 3. The spell slightly burned it, making it even more irate. He rose high in the air. I knew I was screwed right there. Out of nowhere, two people come out. There's a man with golden blonde spike hair and a woman with long chocolate brown hair. The woman punched the snake hard. The blonde then cuts the snake. I can see the gaping wound he had created. Blood streamed down from his deadly wound. I jumped up to my feet and charged to the snake. I thrust my sword into the monster. I twist the sword and pulled it out. The snake fell down to the ground. The swampy water splashed everywhere, making all three of us drenched. I looked at the couple.

"You okay?" asked the brunette.

"Yeah…" I replied. "Thanks…"

"No problem," said the blonde.

They looked slightly familiar. "Who are you?"

"Cloud Strife," answered the blonde.

"Tifa Lockheart," simply responded the brunette.

I knew they looked familiar. Aaron is after them and plans to execute them. He only managed to execute Reeve. He ended him for "betraying Shinra."

"What's your name?" asked Cloud.

"My name…" I couldn't tell them my real name… for now. Maybe later I will… "Seiko Uemastu."

"Please to meet you," said Tifa.

"Nice to meet you, too," said I.

"Where are you heading to?" asked Cloud.

"To Junon…"

"That's where we're going," said Tifa.

"You can travel with us," Cloud offered.

"Sure…" I answered.

"We have chocobos at the farm. We'll use them, it'll be faster that way," said Cloud.

All three of us left the swamp. I started to wonder where the rest of AVALANCHE is. Reeve is no longer around. Most likely went back to their normal lives. Then something popped in mind. Are they going to invade the building in Junon? That will be excellent. Perhaps I can help. Besides, I can end that no good asshole.

"Why are you going to Junon?" I asked.

"Uh… we can't really tell you," said Cloud.

"Okay… Can I guess, though?"

"Go ahead," said Tifa.

"Are you invading the Shinra building?"

They came to a halt. Cloud turned around, his warm Mako blue eyes making contact with mine. "Yes…"

"Hmm… Could I help? I wouldn't mind doing so…"

"…Cloud?"

"…Oh all right," replied Cloud.

We went into the stalls. Inside are three gold chocobos. Never in my life had I seen one. I've heard about them but never seen one. Their golden feathers gently glow. I walked up to one of the stalls, looking at the elegant chocobo. The saddle and the reins hang by the stall. I never put anything on before. A boy walked up to the stall by me.

"Ya need help, ma'am?" asked the boy with an accent.

"Please…"

"Why sure!" I opened the door for him. Cloud and Tifa are walking up and down the stalls with the chocobos. The boy grabbed the saddle and went to the left side of the gorgeous bird. I observed every move he did. He tossed the saddle on the chocobos back. He took the straps and tightens it up beneath its stomach. I handed him the reins and he set everything up. "Now you wanna walk this here chocobo up an' down. Tighten the straps up until it's tight enough."

I grabbed the reins and started to lead the chocobo up and down the stalls. After a couple of minutes, I stopped and started to tighten up the straps. I did this a few more times until I was positive that it's tight enough. I went on the left side and hopped on.

"C'ya later!" shouted the boy.

"Okay, let's mosey," said Cloud. Off we went to Junon.

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