Life and Death

by emerald drake

A mysterious infection of Mako spread among the surface of the planet as well as under it. Sephiroth has been sent by a guardian of Hell to destroy it in exchange of a chance of a new life. Will he prevail or will our previous heroes beat him to it?

4. Council of the Dead

AN: We're going to have an interlude. . (So early in the story? Oh well never mind) This chappie was inspired to answer Sulphurya's question. Hehe. .

'I want to be forgotten even by God.'

-Robert Browning (1812-1889) Easter Day

Chapter 3: Council of the Dead

'The assembly will now commence' Announced the figure of blood-red cloak.

A throng of black-clothed people entered the chamber, moving silently. The stood around the red-clothed one, forming an elliptical mass of oblivion.

'As you may know, we have a certain new inhabitant in the underworld, whom of which the planet has given special orders with. The guardian I have entrusted to his care please step forward.'

One black-hooded form stepped out of the circle, making himself known. He removed his hood, and a mass of dark curls. He proved to be a she.

'Elias.'

'Yes.'

'Have you settled the matter?'

'Yes, lord.'

'Where is he now, then?'

'In his rightful place of desolation, my lord.'

'Good.'

'He proved to be an easy care. Seemed lifeless, in fact."

The head nodded.

'That is all. You may now co—'

'My lord!"

The red-clad being swiveled around, to see a youth step forward, removing his hood. He was a rather small one, with shoulder-length tresses framing his slender face. His piercing violet eyes stared directly into his.

'Yes, young one.'

'I do not understand, Master. This man hath done wrong, but his actions have been maneuvered by the being called 'JENOVA' . Surely the Planet could pardon his doings.'

'You are young, Tybalt. You will not understand. The Planet pardons no one.'

'But I have reviewed his life. He has been led the wrong way since birth.'

'I repeat, Tybalt. The Planet pardons no one who threatens its existence. Especially not humans. They have robbed the Planet of its energy. It is because of this wretched humans the Planet has deteriorated to this meager level.'

'But -'

'Enough, Tybalt. This meeting has come to an end.' The elder turned away from him, and began to walk slowly out to the north exit. The others soon followed.

AN: Yes, yes, I made the Planet evil… And I'm sorry my chapters are so short. That's just the way I work sometimes… sigh

Thanks to all the reviews!

Yuka-san: Gomen; you'll have to be patient….

Sulphurya: I'm an angsty person; I love making poor Sephy suffer….

Sephiroth: Next thing I know she'll be stabbing me with a butcher knife… -.-

Me: Mwahahahaha… grabs cleaver

LadyKadaj: Thanks! I'm not sure I can keep it up though, but I'll try!

Next chapter will come around about next week, if you want to know. .