Chapter 26

Reunion begins

Deep within NERV Sephiroth was sitting in front of a wall of monitors watching various security cameras at airports and train stations were showing him many of those who were given his blood or the blood of Jenova were drawing closer to NERV. He watched them as he taped his fingers on the armrest of his chair.

He anticipated that the first group of them were arriving at NERV around nine A.M tomorrow morning. Sephiroth had one hand on his chin as he was thinking about tomorrow. Sephiroth knew perfectly well that with Cloud and his clone around they would easily be able to find their way here if they follow his minions when they arrive.

Sephiroth needed something to lure them away just long enough for his servants to enter NERV. Without Cloud and Junior around his minions would be able to gain access into the facility much easier and they could have an easier time avoiding NERV's security teams. Sephiroth pulled up a keyboard to him. After typing in some commands he began searching through NERV's personal database for Shinji's file.

Sephiroth began reading his file until he came to a interesting note he noticed. A smile appeared on his face as he moved the keyboard away from him and he rose up from his chair. He walked over to a metal table where his sword laid. He picked it up and he walked out of the chamber with his sword in hand.

Later the next morning around eight thirty A.M Cloud was the first one to be awake and he was soon followed by Shinji and then Sephiroth Junior. Asuka was sleeping in as only some red hair was seen as Asuka had her whole blanket covering her whole body. Shinji and Junior quietly left the room without waking the girl while fearing for their own safety because they knew Asuka would be pissed if they woke her up.

The two boys went to the Cafeteria to find something to eat. When they arrived they found Misato with Cloud eating some food together. Their plates consisted of a small pile of pancakes. Both boys looked around to see if there was anything good to eat around. Shinji and Junior saw some cereal, fruit, pancakes, eggs, and other various breakfast foods. Suddenly the two eyed a small plate filled with doughnuts enough for one person to enjoy.

"I call the doughnuts." Shinji said as he started walking towards the plate, but Junior suddenly stopped him by putting one hand on his shoulder.

"Excuse me…what do you mean? Those doughnuts are mine…I am the older brother so I should be able to have claim over those doughnuts." Junior said as he started moving towards the doughnuts. However Shinji started running towards them, but he was soon followed by Junior who also began running for them. Suddenly Misato and Cloud noticed the race and Misato along with Cloud started cheering for Shinji to claim the plate of Doughnuts first.

However just before any of them could reach the plate a cord was suddenly pulled up that was going along the floor causing both boys to trip on it and causing them to fall and hit the ground. While the two were getting up Shinji and Junior were shocked to see Asuka was the one who had tired them as she emerged out from a hiding place and went to quickly claim the doughnuts.

She couldn't resist the chance to trip Junior and embarrass him so upon hearing they were going to be doughnuts today she set up a trap for him. Asuka was never in her bed to being with. Under the blankets were pillows and a red wig to make sure that Junior and Shinji were convinced that she was still asleep.

"Suckers!" Asuka shouted proudly just as her hands were about to claim the plate when suddenly another pair of hands appeared out of nowhere and seized the plate. "Who the hell!" Asuka shouted as she looked to her right and she saw who stole the doughnuts. It was Gendo. Gendo with his prize walked away quietly while Asuka's face was turning red with anger, but on the plus side she did get back at Junior for some of his insults. Once Gendo was gone she started shouted many different curse words in German.

While Asuka was cursing Gendo Junior poked his head up and looked up at the table. "Quickly…let's get our hands on those pancakes before she does!" Junior whispered. Shinji nodded his head as both boys quickly leaped up and they rushed to make their plate. By the time Asuka turned her head the boys had already made a nice plate of food for themselves. Shinji and Junior walked over to a table and sat down and started eating.

"You baka!" Asuka shouted when she noticed that Shinji and Junior had taken the last of the pancakes along with what was left of the eggs and the sausages. Now there was only cereal and fruit left. Asuka made her plate, but after she sat down to eat she kept giving Junior a life threatening glare that just sent chills down Shinji's spine. After breakfast the group was about to leave the cafeteria when Hyuga ran in with a worried expression on his face.

"What is wrong Hyuga?" Misato asked when she noticed how worried Hyuga looked.

"I have some disturbing news. A report came in saying that someone who looks like Sephiroth was sighted at one of our private hospital facilities." Hyuga informed them.

"How sure are you if it is Sephiroth?" Cloud asked.

"We found a note saying that he would be at one of our hospitals this morning with three bodies." Hyuga said as his expression turned into a sad one.

"What!" Misato asked as Hyuga was struggling to answer.

"We think they were killed late last night. A couple jogging found the door to their house was open so they went in see if everyone was alright. We have a ID on the bodies. One of the body's belongs to Kensuke Aida and the rest of the bodies found belonged to his mother and his father." Hyuga answered as Shinji and Asuka were shocked to hear that Kensuke had been killed.

"Sephiroth killed Kensuke and he whipped out his whole family." Misato said as she was horrified by the news of their deaths.

"Why would he kill them?" Shinji said as he started breaking down into tears.

"He might have wanted revenge for Jen's demise." Asuka answered.

"I don't think so. I doubt Sephiroth would kill Kensuke and his family because of that. There's has to be a reason why he would do this. Hyuga which hospital did the note say that Sephiroth was going to be at?" Cloud asked the NERV employee.

"He's going to the hospital where Touji is currently still being treated at. Sephiroth was seen entering the hospital about five minutes ago." Hyuga replied.

"Then we better get over there. It looks like Touji is his next target." Cloud said as he, Misato and Junior started running out of the cafeteria with Shinji and Asuka following them.

"Where do you two think you are going?" Misato asked the Shinji and Asuka.

"Do you think we're just going to sit here and do nothing while Sephiroth kills Touji?" Shinji shouted.

"Hey I may not be fond of Touji, but I am concerned about Hikari. She may be there visiting Touji right now." Asuka answered.

"Alright I guess you guys can come, but just watch yourselves and don't do anything foolish." Cloud informed the two as the group rushed to get to the hospital as soon as possible. Meanwhile at the hospital Sephiroth was using the stairwell to make his way to the floor where Touji was kept. He was sure with the threat of his friend getting killed by his hand would definitely draw Junior and Cloud away from NERV. Suddenly Sephiroth saw four of his servants standing in front of him as their eyes were glowing green and their sink was changing to a purple-like color.

The four servants were dressed as hospital personal clothes. Two of them were female nurses and the other two were dressed as doctors. Sephiroth smiled at them as he said "Go down to the ground floor and wait there. When you see Cloud or Junior kill them. Now go."

The four servants ran pass Sephiroth heading down to the ground floor to carry out his wishes. Sephiroth was still smiling as he continued his way up the stairs while thinking "I doubt those four will be able to kill Cloud or Junior, but I am sure they will delay them long enough for me to find Touji and to keep him alive until his purpose has been carried out. Once Cloud and Junior have been distracted long enough I will kill the boy and leave. By then my servants would have found the way in the Central Dogma. Once I am ready Rei will bring me the Black Materia as planned."

It was 8:58 when Misato, Cloud, Shinji, Junior and Asuka were driving along the road heading for the hospital, but they were concerned that they may be too late. Misato tried getting through to the hospital, but the phone lines were down. As the group was driving along the highway a large group black hooded men were running through the forest near by heading for NERV.

A little while later Misato and the others arrived at the hospital and the Cloud, Junior and Misato got out of the car and ran into the hospital, but she stopped when she saw Shinji and Asuka were attempting to follow them.

"Hold it you two. Both of you are staying here." Misato told the two teens while giving them a serious glare.

"What!" Asuka said with a discouraged look on her face.

"Why?" Shinji asked the woman.

"Because…well…uh…" Misato was saying as she was trying to come up with an excuse, but Cloud stepped in and said.

"We need someone to guard the car, and I think you two can handle that right Junior."

"Oh yeah." Junior replied agreeing with Cloud even though the boy found his excuse rather lame. Shinji had a confounded expression on his face as he asked.

"Guard…the car."

"You're kidding right?" Asuka said with a look that just said 'that sounds really dumb'.

"You don't know what could happen so if Sephiroth or one of his servants tries to steal if. Your jobs will be to stop." Cloud said although he knew perfectly well that Sephiroth wouldn't try to steal a car since he could fly. Asuka and Shinji didn't seem to be expecting the idea well.

"Don't worry we won't be long." Misato said as she and Junior went into the hospital.

"This sucks." Asuka commented.

"At least no one has to worry about the car. We'll do a good job keeping it safe." Shinji said in an attempt to sound positive. Asuka looked at him with one of her signature glares as she said.

"Shut up before I back hand you."

Inside the hospital Misato had her gun out while Junior and Cloud were standing in front of her to provide the woman with some protection. At that moment Sephiroth's servants appeared. The Nurse that was infected with Jenova's cells changed her arms into a pair of ten inch long blades while the two doctors grew long whip like tentacles.

"Looks like Sephiroth has left us a welcoming committee." Junior said as he stood ready to start slicing apart his foes. Cloud looked at their foes and he also commented on the situation by saying.

"Well let's not disappoint him. Lets say hi and good bye to these freaks quickly so we can find the real puppeteer pulling the strings."

Junior rushed towards the woman with the blade hands while Cloud attacked the two doctors with his sword. Misato was providing the two men with cover as she fired her gun at their foes. At that moment upstairs in Touji's room Hikari was visiting the boy, but unknown to them Sephiroth had exited the stairwell and was already on his way towards the former Eva pilot's room as the sliver haired killed was walking down the hall leaving cold chills in the spines of every person he pass by.

A/N: ok I am stopping here for now so I can decide if I should kill Touji. I am so sorry about killing Kensuke, but believe me when I say that is wasn't personal. I liked the guy ok, but I had to kill somebody. Whenever if I kill Touji or not I am going to let Hikari live. Sorry about the late chapter…I had gotten writer's block, but I think I am cured. (Suddenly Sephiroth12285 gets hit in the head by a baseball bat held by a Kensuke fan)

"That was for killing Kensuke!"

"I said I was sorry!"