Chapter 2: The Ninth Fable

Disclaimer: Don't own anything except my OC, and maybe my property.

Notes: Brackets are thoughts. Please R&R thanks.

Angered by the hostilities the Cetras had faced,

Sephiroth decided to make mankind pay.

Blinded by his own devious ambition,

Chose to strike down all in his way.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------DeathSeekr

"Though he may be a memory, he may come back to haunt this planet."

The Planet seemed to have become quite silent. No longer were the birds in the sky singing and no longer was the sun bright and magnificent. Even with the mere mention of his name the air become cold and still. The nightmare of the Planet, the successor of the abomination Jenova, and the one that strikes fear in all….SEPHIROTH….

For one and half years, that man had disappeared from Cloud's life. It had appeared that Cloud had completed his atonement when he had his battle with Sephiroth. Though he came out victorious; however there was no clear evidence the nightmare would stay as a memory. Better news was that Jenova's head became no more after the battle and Kadaj, Loz, and Yazoo all left together into the heavens; this was reassuring for both Shinra and the rest of AVALANCHE.

It appears though not everyone has the belief that Sephiroth is truly gone. Those that believe he is destined for greatness still seek the fallen SOLDIER. The one group, who will take the risk and place themselves against the Planet, will attempt to procure the Last Reunion.

"Sky, I mean, boss it isn't there!" called out a hooded figure at the doorway of the reactor.

"Eisaku and Palin, we shall enter the filthy Shinra building since it appears our friends were one step further," Sky responded to the new information that was displaced before them.

"Sure thing boss," replied Eisaku in his usual carefree tone. The three proceeded inside the reactor to join up with the rest of the group. Silence descended upon the nine as they gathered together in the reactor. None were too pleased about not finding what they came here for.

"All of you inside the reactor come out with your weapons dropped, we have the place surrounded!" boomed a voice from a speakerphone.

"Heizo, Ichiyo, Ryoko, Omezo, Tadasu, Hayato please go show our new guests the road of the West," Sky responded to the threat that was given by the voice outside.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

A slight breeze pored its way through the group. The gentle wind felt relaxing on Cloud's face. He had almost reached his motorbike, when Rufus spoke those words. "Though he may be a memory, he may come back to haunt this planet." What does Rufus mean? Cloud turned around to look at the Shinra president.

"Cloud, he may not be gone forever," continued Rufus, for he finally was able to capture Cloud's attention by the one nightmare that had been in Cloud's life.

"What are you talking about?" questioned Cloud "He was killed when Kadaj dissolved into the Lifestream."

"Maybe, but why Sephiroth only have one larva to come back from? And Cloud is threat from Jenova really over? Can't another of Jenova's race simply fall onto this planet once more and won't her cells continue to hurt those that have it?"

"Geostigma was cured, the Planet is healing, and I have done enough…good bye Rufus…Turks," Cloud finally stated no longer wanting deal with any new threats.

"Eight years ago when Sephiroth went to Nibelheim, he took Jenova's head…He left the body, and now rumors spread about the Last Reunion, surely Cloud you are curious about this," Rufus said as he rolled his wheelchair back among the Turks. Cloud remained where he was confused by the new data Rufus had presented him. "I know the events of Nibelheim were both bloody and unforgettable, but that day you stabbed Sephiroth, he only left with the head, while the body of Jenova still remains in tact.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Sixth of the hooded figures exited the reactor to find tens and twenties of MPs.

"Drop your weapons and your lives will be spared!" boomed a voice, which appeared to be the leader of the MPs.

"Die!" was what Heizo responded to the cautions said by the attacking leader. Heizo took off into a group of MPs, his masamune drawn. Shots ranged through the air as the MPs tried to shoot him down. Not only did Heizo deflect the bullets, he activated his Fire 3 materia and tore through a line of MPs. His blade glistened in the air as his masamune met the flesh of the MPs. His masamune shined brightly from the beaming sun.

Ichiyo, Ryoko, Omezo, Tadasu, and Hayato together took off in separate directions all making quick work of the MPs. The guards that were brave enough to fight the hooded men were met with a masamune to their body. No mercy was shown by the 6 hooded warriors as they flew through the air slicing and slashing the weak and helpless MPs. The leader of the MPs was confused by the mass slaughter as he tried to flee from the bloody battle, but Sky suddenly appeared in front of the leader.

"Call him," Sky simply stated to the frightened MP leader.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Ring Ring

"Rufffuusss, wwweee weerreee kiillleedd. Thhheyy arrree monnstte…" as a voice screamed into Rufus's cell phone.

"Hello president of Shinra, we are very unpleased with your actions for trying to stop us as well as taking away what we are after, let the bodies of your troops be a reason to stay out of our way," Sky said to Rufus after eliminating the leader of the attack force.

"Who are you?" Rufus demanded, angry the team he sent was killed.

"That does not matter, just remember to stay away from us, The Ninth Fable," Sky retorted as he ended the conversation.

Cloud looked bewilder as he too heard the conversation that took place. The Turks and Rufus fell silent as Rufus had ended the call. There was a notion of severity in the situation, but Cloud still decided to leave.

"Cloud, you heard what happened, I tried to stop them, I already hid the body, but we need you help…Please ex-SOLDIER, Cloud, only you can do this.," Rufus declared to Cloud as he was about to board Fenrir.

"I am leaving," Cloud promptly stated as he started Fenrir and headed back to the 7th Heaven.