Under the Helmet
Jules was in his room packing for the trip to the Forbidden Island when Sarah walked in. "Yeah?" a irritated Jules said. Sarah stood there in shock as Jules did not have his helmet on. It was the first time she has ever seen him with out it on. "What do you want?" Jules was getting even angrier until he noticed that he wasn't wearing his helmet and rushed to put it on. Sarah thought 'Hmmm he is cute, but he looks kinda familiar.' She finally spoke up, "What are you doing we are not going to the Forbidden Island for another few days?"
Jules responded, "You can all go there in a few days, I am going alone."
Sarah sighed, "Yeah remember what happened when you went alone last time. And this time we won't be around to help you."
"Good, I don't want you around and I especially don't want those bastards around me anymore."
Sarah was getting upset. "What is your problem, you are being a ass. Those 'people' saved all of our lives they killed Kefka. If it wasn't for them we would be dead."
Jules turned around and yelled. "They saved me? They did not save me they have ruined my life. If I die I don't care I am not going to be around those assholes anymore." And with that Jules walked out of his room leaving a confused Sarah behind.
As Jules walked down the hall he pulled out his flask of liquor and was about to take a drink of liquor when the building started to shake. Jules ran to the nearest window and looked up. There looming over New Vector was the same dark clad figure shooting fireballs at buildings. "That bastard, this is it time for him to pay." Jules then ran out to the nearest exit.
In the meeting room Banon and the Returners all gathered at the window and watched helplessly as fireballs struck buildings and people.
Edgar spoke up, "We have to do something now people are dying out there."
"I agree" Banon said and yelled to the nearest guard. "Assemble all available troops and have them ready to attack. All of you we need to make a stand." With that they all rushed out of the room. Sabin looked back, "Banon you have better take shelter." Banon nodded.
As they all rushed down the hall Edgar pulled Celes aside. "Honey please go take cover." Celes asked, "Why? You guys need me in the fight." Edgar held her hand, "Sweetheart you are pregnant with our child I could not stand to see anything happen to you or our baby, please." Celes hung her head, "Ok dear but be careful." Celes then kissed Edgar and ran off. Edgar watched her leave, sighed and then rushed to join his comrades.
As all the Returners gathered outside, the dark figure opened his cloak and a floak of monsters flew out towards them.
"What is going on?" Strago asked as they all prepared to fight the monsters. In a flash all the Returners and soldiers were fighting hoards of monsters. Downtown New Vector has turned into a giant battlefield. Citizens armed with knives, frying pans, and forks joined the fight. A hour went by and the Returners were gaining the upper hand. Cyan yelled out, "Thou believes that the day is ours, yet the dark wizard is doing nothing." Sabin pummels a Red Wolf and looks up. "Cyan is right, he is just hovering up there, what is he waiting for." The Returners fought on, Edgar used his chainsaw to rip enemies in half, Gau was tearing monsters with his hands, Strago and Relm fought back to back. Mog and Umaro tag-teamed and smothered deadly monsters. Terra and Cyan both used their swords to cut down enemies while Setzer threw razor sharp cards and darts and charging enemies. It was then they noticed a figure running up to the dark man. It was Jules. Edgar yelled out, "What is he doing? He is going to get himself killed?"
Jules ran up to the dark man and started screaming. "Gesthal I know it is you you bastard, come down here and fight me like a man." The dark man hovered down laughing. "Very good you figured it out but after I am done with you, you will wish I killed you back in Miranda." Suddenly flames appeared on Gesthal's hand and shot fireballs at Jules. Using the fighting skills of a Dragoon, Jules was able to jump and avoid the fire with ease. Jules jumped from roof to roof and Gesthal shot fire at him. "Hahaha, very good, very good I have underestimated you Dragoon. Wait shouldn't I say thief." Jules stood there in disbelief. Gesthal just laughed again, "That is right I know who you are too." Fire appeared on Gesthals hands again and shot them at Jules. Jules still in shock was too slow to avoid them this time and was blown back. He was knocked out from the blast and flew back as his helmet flew off. The Returners rushed to attack Gesthal but as they approached he began to hover again and suddenly disappeared. "Damn he got away, that was defiantly Gesthal though, what the hell is going on?" They all stood there catching their breath from the battle as Relm went to go check on Jules. Suddenly they hear Relm yell, "Oh Godessess". They all rush over to Relm and Edgar asked. "What is wrong Relm you look like you have seen a ghost." Relm just pointed down at Jules. All of them looked and were in disbelief.
Edgar finally spoke, "It can't be, it just can't be...its, its Locke."