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Chapter 18
"Why did you want me to get extra dressed up tonight Vivi?" asked Zidane.
Zidane buttoned a long sleeve dress shirt. He also wore a pair of khaki pants and looked really nice.
"What's wrong with looking nice sometimes?" asked Vivi.
"Well I'm just wondering because we never get dressed up like this to go out. What's the occasion?" asked Zidane buttoning the final button on his shirt.
Vivi pretended not to hear him as he walked into his bed room.
"Umm ok…" said Zidane somewhat puzzled.
Vivi went into his room and shut the door. He then picked up the phone and called Kairi's cell phone. After a few rings she picked up the phone.
"Hello?" answered Kairi on the other end.
"Kairi! Zidane's getting really suspicious as to why he has to dress fancy. He keeps asking me all these questions about what we are doing tonight and I don't know what to say. Zidane knows when I'm not telling the truth" whispered Vivi hoping that Zidane couldn't hear him.
"Yeah I know. I'm at Garnet's place now and she's been wondering what we're doing. I told her we were going to take Riku out someplace fancy to eat since he's out of the hospital. She bought it" whispered Kairi.
"Ah that's a good one! Yeah I'll tell him that" said Vivi.
"Vivi please try to sound as convincing as possible. I don't want him to be all suspicious" pleaded Kairi.
"Ok ok I'll try. Say did we get the carriage?" asked Vivi.
"Yep Riku and Sora should be getting it ready courtesy of Tobli and the chocobo's courtesy of Lucil, Elma, and Clasko" said Kairi.
"Great, after a romantic night like this there is no way they could not tell each other how they feel" said Vivi.
"Ok Vivi, I'll see you later" said Kairi.
"Ok bye"
Vivi hung up the phone then walked back out into the living room. Zidane stood in front of a full length mirror and straightened up a bit. He turned around and looked at Vivi.
"Hey Vivi you must not have heard when I asked earlier. What's the occasion?" asked Zidane.
"Oh we're taking Riku to a fancy restaurant to celebrate him getting out of the hospital" said Vivi as convincingly as he could. Zidane seemed to believe him though.
"Oh ok sounds great" said Zidane turning around and looking in the mirror again.
"-phew-" thought Vivi.
(Next Scene)
Kairi hung up her cell phone after talking to Vivi as she sat on Garnet's extremely comfortable couch. Garnet walked toward the couch wearing a beautiful red dress.
"You look wonderful!" said Kairi genuinely admiring Garnet's dress.
Garnet twirled around and modeled it a bit then they both giggled.
"Thanks. Are the others going to meet us at the restaurant?" asked Garnet.
"Oh yeah I was just talking to Vivi. He and Zidane are going to meet us there and so is Riku and Sora" said Vivi as she got up from the couch.
"Oh ok then. Are you ready?" asked Garnet.
"Yep let's go" said Kairi.
The two young ladies left the apartment and prepared to go to the "restaurant".
(Next Scene)
About a half hour later Zidane and Vivi were in the back seat of a taxi.
"The restaurant is near Square Park?" asked Zidane.
"Umm yeah it's somewhere near there everyone just wants to meet at the park" said Vivi.
"Hmm I don't remember any fancy restaurants near there. Theres that one diner but it's not really fancy at all and why are we meeting at the park? Couldn't we simply meet at the restaurant?" asked Zidane scratching his head.
"Geez I wish he would stop being so suspicious!" thought Vivi.
(Next Scene)
Garnet drove her car down the street while Kairi put on some finishing touches to her makeup in the mirror.
"Why did they want to meet at Square Park?" asked Garnet.
"Oh I don't really know. I think Sora and Riku just want to walk around the park and talk for a bit before we go eat" said Kairi very convincingly.
"Oh..ok" said Garnet.
Meanwhile in the center of Square Park Sora and Riku stood beside a carriage drawn by two white chocobos. Clasko sat at the front of the carriage in the driver's seat. It was night time and several stars twinkled in the sky. It wasn't cold out so the weather was just perfect.
"Wow if Zidane and Garnet don't hit it off after this I don't know what else to do" said Riku.
"Yeah this is going to be one romantic night for them. Hey thanks again for the chocobo's Clasko and for driving" said Sora.
"It's my pleasure. I love working with chocobo's" said Clasko. Clasko hopped off the driver seat and went to feed the white chocobos some green's that he had in a sack.
-Waaaark-
The chocobos seemed to enjoy the greens and Clasko petted them both on their necks.
"They should be here soon" said Sora looking down at his watch.
"Yep there they are" said Riku pointing.
Vivi and Zidane approached from the west end of the park while Garnet and Kairi came from the east end. Soon they all met in the center.
"Hi everyone" smiled Kairi.
"Hey" said Riku.
"Hey there" said Sora smiling and putting his arm around Kairi.
"Hey Riku good to see you back" said Zidane.
"Yeah it's good to be back" said Riku.
"Glad you're better" smiled Garnet.
Both Garnet and Zidane noticed the big carriage there but they seemed to be the only one's puzzled by it.
"So um…we going to eat now?" asked Zidane.
Everyone except Zidane and Garnet began to laugh.
"Um what's so funny?" asked Garnet.
"Well we're probably going to grab something quick to eat but you and Zidane have some other plans" said Riku.
Riku began pulling Garnet toward the carriage and Vivi did the same to Zidane.
"Hey what are you doing?" asked Zidane.
Soon he and Garnet stood in front of each other near the carriage.
"Do you know what's going on here?" asked Zidane.
"No clue" said Garnet.
"Well we had to do something" said Kairi.
"About what?" asked Garnet.
"Finding a way to get you two to admit to each other how you feel" said Vivi.
Garnet and Zidane looked at each other and blushed.
"So we are going to get out of your way and let you two have some alone time. You two are always with us and have never gotten a chance to talk by yourselves" said Riku.
"Have a nice night" said Sora.
Zidane stared at Vivi.
"I knew you were up to something! I'm going to get you Vivi" laughed Zidane.
"Nah I think you'll be thanking me" laughed Vivi.
"All aboard!" yelled Clasko from the driver seat.
Vivi, Riku, Sora, and Kairi waved goodbye and began to leave the park. Zidane and Garnet were left standing by the carriage.
"Well may as well have fun with it. After you my lady" said Zidane giving a little bow.
Garnet giggled and he helped her up into the carriage then he climbed in behind her.
"Alright then a few laps around the park" said Clasko.
Clasko was the driver but he didn't use any whipsto direct the chocobo's. He was so good with chocobo's that all he had to do was speak to them and they would listen. Soon the chocobo's began trotting around the park. Zidane and Garnet were quiet at first. It was a pretty awkward situation but soon they began talking.
"It's amazing how the chocobo's just listen to whatever he says" said Garnet trying to break the ice.
"Yeah that's really cool" agreed Zidane.
There was a bit of uncomfortable silence then Zidane began laughing.
"Why are you laughing?" asked Garnet with a grin on her face.
"The way we are acting now you'd think we just met" laughed Zidane.
Garnet laughed at the thought too.
"Yeah well this is somewhat awkward. I can't believe they tricked us like that" said Garnet.
"Hmm well we could find a way to pay them back later if you want" laughed Zidane.
"Maybe…" smiled Garnet.
Garnet looked up at the sky as they rounded a corner and turned to the left. The sky was clear and every star could be seen clearly. Zidane looked up at the sky as well then he began to think. He thought about the play and the message behind it. He knew it was now or never.
"Garnet I've flown over the chocobo's nest…err I mean I….I really like you" stuttered Zidane.
Garnet giggled and Zidane just smiled.
"Zidane I really like you too…I guess I just didn't know how to tell you" said Garnet looking down at the seat. There was actually a good bit of space between them.
"When I first met you I wanted to be the lead in the play with you just so I could be near you" said Zidane scooting a little closer. Garnet looked up at him.
"Really?" asked Garnet smiling.
"Yeah remember when I stormed out of the place when Tobli said I was going to be a hunchback peasant? That was because I really wanted that part with you and also I didn't want to look like some poor loser in front of you" said Zidane.
"I never thought that about you. You always seemed really nice" said Garnet scooting a little closer.
"Yeah I realized that. I realized the only thing that exceeds your outer beauty is your inner beauty" said Zidane scooting a little closer.
Garnet seemed shocked that he said that. She had never heard anyone say something like that to her. It felt like her heart just melted away. She hugged Zidane wrapping her arms around him and burying her head into his chest. Zidane felt like his heart was about to jump out of his chest as he hugged Garnet. She looked up at him and the two began to kiss.
The chocobo drawn carriage moved at a moderate pace through the cobblestone pathway of the park lit by several lamps. There were a few other people in the park that night. There was always someone in Square Park enjoying its peaceful setting. As the carriage continued down the pathway a few people sitting on park benches saw a happy couple embracing one another in the passenger seat and they smiled to themselves.
"Wow that was quick" said Vivi.
Vivi, Sora, Riku, and Kairi stood on the outskirts of the park. Vivi held a large pair of binoculars and spied on Garnet and Zidane.
"I would have figured they would have gone at least another fifteen minutes of awkward silence before they started making out" said Vivi looking through the binoculars.
"They're kissing? Let me see!" said Riku.
"No it's my turn Riku" said Kairi reaching for the binoculars.
Kairi grabbed the binoculars quickly and looked through them.
"Aww that's so sweet" giggle Kairi.
"My turn!" said Riku grabbing the binoculars.
"Hey I wasn't finished!" said Kairi.
"Oh yeah that is sweet" smiled Riku as he looked through the binoculars.
Sora took them next.
"Well they finally hit it off. We've done a good thing today" said Sora.
"Maybe we should really leave them and go get something to eat….I'm getting pretty hungry" said Vivi.
(Next Scene)
Zell sat across his bed that night and talked to his good friend Princess Marle in Guardia on the phone.
"So you're really coming to the Gaia Summit?" asked Zell.
"Yes. My parents want me to start taking a more diplomatic role. –sigh- I know it's going to be so boring…but Crono is going to come with me so we can all hang out together" said Marle on the other end
"Yeah that'd be great" said Zell.
"My friend Lucca moved out to Square City. She told me she finally got a job working at some machine shop so we could grab her and have some fun" said Marle sounding very excited as she spoke.
"That name sounds familiar to me for some reason" said Zell.
"Well she was on Termidate recently. That idiot cut her in the first round I was so mad!" yelled Marle.
"Oh yeah that's where I saw her" said Zell.
"Yeah Lucca is great and she's brilliant too. Oh yeah we could bring along your new girlfriend too!" said Marle.
"Well she's not my girlfriend Marle…" said Zell.
"Well whatever you call her…"girlfriend" or just "girl friend" I want to meet her so she's going to hang with us!" said Marle.
"Heh heh ok Marle" laughed Zell.
"She sounds really nice though" said Marle.
"Yeah she is" said Zell.
"Well I have to go and get some rest Zell. Oh yeah Crono says "hi"" said Marle.
"Crono said it?" asked Zell.
"Well no he just nodded his head but I know what he means" said Marle.
"Ok well tell him I said hey. Talk to you later Marle" said Zell.
"Bye Zell"
(Next Scene)
Seiferwas sprawled across a strange stone altar in a very dark place. His shirt was off and his eyes were wide open staring straight up to the ceiling but he didn't seem awake at all. Out of the darkness Ultimecia appeared holding a silver chalice and stood over Seifer. She smiled very sinisterly and then ran her index finger across his chest.
"My knight…filled with hate. You are now ready to receive great power…" said Ultimecia.
Ultimecia dipped her left hand into the cup which was filled with blood. It's probably best that one never know from what the blood came. She began smearing the blood on Seifer's chest. After a few dips and smearing the letter "C" was made on his chest.
"Power enough to destroy those SeeDs and rule this word by my side. The Shinra really think I'll stay loyal to them. After SeeD is gone nothing shall stand in my way" laughed Ultimecia.
Ultimecia backed away a bit and the smeared blood on Seifer's chest began to glow.
"Catoblepas…I give you a host filled with pure hate and anger. This boy will provide you with the negative energy you so crave in exchange for the destruction of his enemies!" screamed Ultimecia raising the cup over her head.
The letter on Seifer's chest began to glow bright red. Above the altar a red cloud like mist began to form and soon the face of some ghastly creature appeared. Only the creatures head could be seen through the red mist. It was a lion like beast with black fur and several patches of red over its face. It had a white mane and two incredibly long horns protruded from the top of its head.
"Sorceress…you have provided a suitable host to junction with me…his hate and resentment… will nourish me" growled the Evil Guardian Force known as Catoblepas.
"Indeed Catoblepas" said Ultimecia.
"RAAAGGHRR" for no reason at all Catoblepas yelled. It was more like a yell of pain.
"What is it?" asked Ultimecia.
"My enemy…he has awakened as well…he is near…"
(Next Scene)
Yuffie and Auron had another one of their night time practices on the roof of the gym.
"Now concentrate all your energy…focus…try it now…" said Auron standing off to the side.
"Ok" said Yuffie.
Yuffie prepared to do a technique Auron had been trying to teach her for a while. It was a technique of pure skill requiring no materia which was what Auron wanted to teach Yuffie.
"Here we go!" yelled Yuffie.
Yuffie hurled her shuriken straight out in front of her. Normally the shuriken would come back to her like a boomerang but this time it flew a few feet and stopped in mid air twirling very quickly.
"Concentrate! Control it!" yelled Auron.
Yuffie concentrated very hard. Auron had taught her to use her own internal energy to control the shuriken. Yuffie held her hand out and concentrated. She tilted her hand to the side and the spinning shuriken turned vertically. She then lifted her arm and it flew straight in the air. Next she brought her arm closer to her and it flew back to her. As it got closer Yuffie made circles with her arm and it flew around her like a moon in orbit. Yuffie then held her arm and the shuriken flew back into her hand. Yuffie spun around with joy and almost fell over as she did it.
"I did it!" yelled Yuffie.
"Yes. You finally did it…and to think you learned that without relying on materia" said Auron.
"Yeah yeah old man you made your point materia is bad blah blah" said Yuffie.
"No I never said materia is bad. Materia is actually a good tool in combat but it is no replacement for actual combat skill. It only complements the ability a fighter already possesses"
"So I can keep stealing materia then?" asked Yuffie.
"No, but you can buy some and use it in conjunction with the fighting skills you've learned" said Auron.
"…I'm just going to steal it when you're not looking…" said Yuffie under her breath.
"What was that?" asked Auron.
"I said I'm hungy let's start…cooking! Heh heh"
(Next Scene)
"Mr. President we have reports from Ansem and Kuja on Mt. Gagazet. The weapon is almost fully operational. There have been no set backs" said Heidegger.
Heidegger stood in front of the President's desk and reported
"Scarlet and Tseng have gone to deliver the equipment and the attack plans to Kefka" continued Heidegger.
"Why didn't you send more of the Turks with them?" asked the President.
"Reno and Rude are on their way to the hospital in this city. They received injuries while overseeing the last SOLDIER recruiting. Elena is finishing the assignment of deploying beacons here in the city. I assumed that you wanted to get the delivery made as quickly as possible" replied Heidegger
"No worries. They would be fools to try and double cross us" said the President as he leaned back in his chair.
"It's a good thing we finished the experiments on the Exit Materia before Vincent stole it from the lab or manufacturing the equipment would not be complete Gyah Gyah Gyah. Mr. President I just have to say. I'm glad Vincent killed Doctor Hojo. He really annoyed me" said Heidegger
"I understand what you mean Heidegger. His experiments were no longer benefiting this company. Shinra is well on its way to world domination and he was only concerned with scientific breakthroughs" said Shinra.
"Remember all those years ago when he tried to experiment on those lion looking animals out west?" asked Heidegger.
"Yes he nearly got himself killed by the locals. We've had our share of stupid executives. I guess it is best we are rid of them now" said the President.
"Gyah Gyah that reminds me of Reeve leaving all this money and power to be the voice of Cait Sith in that dumb television show Gyah Gyah Gyah" laughed Heidegger.
(Next Scene)
The next morning Yuna woke up feeling a little better. She had been upset about the commercial when she went to bed the night before but somehow a good nights rest seems to wash away some pain when you wake up in the morning. As she got out of bed she could hear some commotion in the living room. As she walked out she saw Rikku and Paine sorting through some mail on the coffee table as they sat on the couch. Rikku pulled a blue spherical object out of a box. She turned around and looked at Yuna as she entered the room.
"Yunie we got mail! Here's something from Kimahri for you and I got this sphere from pops" said Rikku.
Yuna sat down on the couch and Paine handed her the letter from Kimahri. Kimahri is the Ronso Elder now but when Yuna was a little girl he looked after her when she went to Besaid Island to live. Yuna openedthe letterand began to read it out loud to Paine and Rikku.
Yuna,
Kimahri hope Yuna safe. Kimahri protect Yuna but Kimahri know Yuna can take care of Yuna. Kimahri must do duty as Ronso Elder. Kimahri must come to Gaia Summit. Mt. Gagazet tell Kimahri to go, bring Ronso Youth, help protect Gaia. Kimahri not know what mountain mean by "protect Gaia" but Kimahri know that mountain not wrong. Kimahri come to Gaia Summit.
Kimahri
"Oh great we get to see Kimahri again" said Rikku excitedly.
"He's actually going to leave the mountain? I thought he had to stay there?" asked Paine.
"He says the mountain told him to go. They believe the spirit of the mountain speaks to them and hold anything it says in high regard. If Kimahri believes that the mountain told him to come here then he would never disobey the mountain. It'll be great to see him again" said Yuna.
"Show us what your dad sent you Rikku" said Paine.
"He sent me a sphere recording" said Rikku as she activated the device. Soon an image was projected above the blue orb.
(Sphere Recording)
A muscular bald head man adjusted the camera then backed away from it a bit. This was Cid, Rikku's father. Cid then looked into the camera and spoke.
"Hey ya kiddo how's things in Square City? Things are going alright here on Bikanel. Your brother is still a weirdo"
In the background Rikku's brother also named Brother stood in the back ground and made faces. He was sort of strange looking with a small blonde mohawk and what looked like some sort of makeup caked over his eyes.
"Father I am not weirdo! AHHHH! Oui'na dra faetu! (You're the weirdo)" yelled Brother
"Beba tufh! (Pipe down)" yelled Cid.
Brother then walked up and began looking in the camera his face took up the whole screen he was so close.
"Ooooo is this thing on? I am Brother, leader of the Gullwings!" yelled Brother striking several poses and flapping his wings like a bird.
"Get out of the way with all that confounded flapping! I'm trying to send a message to Rikku!" yelled Cid trying to push his strange son out of the way.
"Rikku? That means Yuna's there! Yuna!" Brother stuck his face into the camera once again.
"Yuna has my speaking has gotten better? I learned just for you!" yelled Brother.
Cid finally pushed Brother out of the way.
"Get out now!" yelled Cid
"Fine then byndobuuban (party pooper)" said Brother walking away.
Cid tried to go on talking.
"Well I wanted to tell you girls that I'm going to have to fly in for the Gaia Summit soon and…" Cid had been interrupted again this time Brother brought his friends Buddy and Shinra.
Shinra the young boy wearing a face mask and full body suit walked up to the camera and Buddy followed.
"This thing on?" asked Buddy tapping the camera lense
"Hah this thing pales in comparison to my inventions" said Shinra
"Yuna check out my muscles!" yelled Brother.
"That's it I'm going to choke ever last one of you if you don't get out now!" yelled Cid as he ran after them all. They ran and knocked over the camera which caused a lot of static and ended the projection there.
(End sphere recording)
Rikku sat there holding her head embarrassed.
"Well if it had turned out any different I would have been more surprised" said Paine.
"Well at least they are doing well" said Yuna.
"-sigh- yeah I guess so" said Rikku.
"Yuna what's up with Brother's crush on you?" asked Paine.
"-sigh- I don't know. We're cousins though so I'm kind of confused by that myself. Anyway I need to get ready to go to class" said Yuna.
(Next Scene)
Far far away from Square City Vincent walked through a heavily wooded area. It was morning and he could hear the birds chirping in the tree tops as they carriedout their morning duties. Vincent thought about Quistis as he walked. He wanted very much to go back to her and wondered when and how could he get back to her. Suddenly the peacefulness of the woods and the chirping of the birds became drowned out by the sound of an approaching helicopter.
"A helicopter?" thought Vincent
Vincent looked up and saw a Shinra helicopter pass low over head.
"Are they after me?" thought Vincent as tried to remain out of sight.
The helicopter continued on north so Vincent began running after it to see where it was headed. He jumped over large exposed tree roots and pushed his way through bushes. He got to the edge of a cliff and looked over.
"What is this" thought Vincent as he looked out into the lower valley.
A large military camp was set up in the valley. Several tents and makeshift facilities were there and soldiers wearing brown uniforms walked about. Vincent noticed several strange war machines throughout the camp. These machines were large with two legs to walk on and two arms. Each machine was controlled by one person that sat in the center cockpit.A fleet of Shinra helicopters descended on the camp.
"Those aren't Shinra troops in the camp" thought Vincent as he looked.
In the distance Shinra could see Scarlet and another man get out of the lead helicopter. The man with Scarlet had long dark hair and was dressed like a Turk.
"That's Tseng with Scarlet" thought Vincent as he recognized former Shinra colleagues.
There were a few Shinra soldiers with them and they began moving several packages into the camp. A strange man with what looked like clown makeup caked on his face greeted Scarlet and Tseng.
"What is this?" Vincent was very confused by what he saw but now behind him he heard a few twigs snapping and he knew someone was sneaking up on him. Vincent reach in his coat and pulled out his pistol.
As he turned around and aimed his gun he was saw a man with a long sword drawn. The man was older with long dark hair that was in a pony tail and dark clothing.
"Drop thy weapon foul empire knave or you shall feel the fury that is my blade!" said the man.
"Drop your weapon or feel the fury that is my….bullets" said Vincent coldly as he continued to aim his gun at the man. Neither one moved they simply kept their eyes fixed on one another.
"Cyan cut it out"
A voice from the woods came along with some ruffling and soon a young man with a bandana tied around his head emerged along side him was an attractive woman with long blonde hair. She held a sword in her hand.
"He's obviously not one of them" said the young man.
"Sir Locke art thou certain of this?" asked the dark haired man now identified as Cyan.
"Yeah just look at him. He's not one of them what do you think Celes?" asked the young man named Locke.
Celes the young blonde woman looked at Vincent then she agreed.
"He's not one of them" said Celes.
"See Celes agrees Cyan and she should know. Now put your sword down and you put your gun down we mean you no harm" said Locke.
"If thou insist" said Cyan lowering his weapon.
Vincent slowly lowered his weapon after Cyan finally lowered his.
"I'm Locke, this is Celes, and our noble friend here is Cyan"
"I'm Vincent. What's going on down there? Who are the Shinra meeting with down there?" asked Vincent.
"Those are troops from the Gesthal Empire. They're a nasty bunch" said Locke.
"No wonder the Shinra are doing business with them then. I used to work for them so I know when they do business it usually means a lot of other people get hurt" said Vincent who by now had finally put his gun into his coat.
"You know a lot about them then. Vincent I think we could use your help. The Empire is up to something. They've been semi-hostile toward the kingdom of Figaro over the past few years but we get the feeling they are planning something big and global. We work for the kingdom of Figaro under King Edgar himself and we've been spying on them for the past few months now trying to figure out what they are doing" said Locke.
"They're camped in the middle of nowhere with a large military force. There's nothing here." said Vincent.
"Tis odd indeed" added Cyan.
"They are definitely ready to attack but they haven't moved in weeks and they aren't near anything. This is more than a training exercise" said Celes.
"Celes used to be apart of them but now she's on our side. Vincent please come back with us to our camp. There's a lot we need to discuss and I think you can help us a great deal"
"If it involves stopping the Shinra then I'm all for it" said Vincent.
So Vincent followed Locke, Cyan, and Celes back to their camp.
(Next Scene)
Cloud and Zack woke up that morning in Cosmo Canyon feeling really refreshed. The inn keeper had given them a good meal and they felt wonderful. The walked out of the Inn into the morning air of Cosmo Canyon.
"The air here is so clean and pure. It makes me feel really energized" said Cloud now taking in a deep breath of the fresh air.
"I'm sure staying in the city you would have to notice a big difference" said Zack.
Nanaki walked up to them as they neared Cosmo Candle.
"How was your sleep?" asked Nanaki.
"It was great Red" said Cloud.
"What did you call me?" asked Nanaki.
"Umm..." Cloud called Nanaki Red. He didn't really know why he said that it just sort of came out.
"Hey that's a cool nickname. Can I call you Red as a nickname? It's a lot easier than Nanaki. Hey what's that tattoo on your shoulder?" asked Zack.
"It's the number XIII some strange man put it on me when I was a cub. I don't remember much about it just that the villagers ran him out of here when he tried to take me" said Nanaki.
"Well can I call you Red XIII then?" asked Zack.
"If it makes you fell better…" said Nanaki. Nanaki from then on was known as Red XIII by many although some people would still call him Nanaki from time to time.
"My grandpa would like to see you" said Red XIII.
"Alright then Red let's go" said Zack.
Red XIII led them to the other side of the building up some stone steps that led into the mountain. The inside of the mountain had several rooms carved into them. There was a weapon shop there and a materia shop.
"Think they'll loan us some things?" asked Zack jokingly since they didn't have any money.
At the end of a passage way were steps that led to Bugenhagen's residence which was actually the observatory that they saw earlier.
"Go talk to Grandpa. Ask him to show you the machine while you're there" said Red XIII.
"You're not coming with us?" asked Cloud.
"No I'll meet up with you later" said Red XIII
"Alright then Red see you later" said Zack.
Red XIII left them and they went up the stairs to Bugenhagen's home.
"Wow this is incredible" said Cloud looking at the view from up there.
The desert canyon looked like a natural painting with its blend of reds and yellows all over the rocks and sand. It was truly a marvelous sight.
"Ho ho ho you two come inside" Bugenhagen yelled to them as he floated in his own doorway.
Zack and Cloud entered his home. It was a cozy little place. When you walked in you were in a kitchen/living room. There was a door that led to a much larger room on the right wall.
"You slept well?" asked Bugenhagen floating near the couch. Zack and Cloud sat down on the couch.
"Yeah it felt great" said Cloud.
"The only thing that was better was the breakfast this morning" said Zack.
"That is good ho ho" laughed Bugenhagen.
"We want to thank you for helping us out" said Cloud.
"Yeah we would have died out there if it wasn't for you and Red XIII" said Zack.
"Who?" asked Bugenhagen
"Oh that's our nickname for Nanaki" said Zack.
"Ho ho I see ho ho" chuckled Bugenhagen.
"How come I don't see anymore people like Red around here?" asked Zack.
"Oh Nanaki or Red XIII is the last or at least he is the last that is living here. I don't believe that he is the last of his kind although he thinks so" said Bugenhagen.
"What happened?" asked Cloud.
"Nanaki's race are guardians of this place. It's one of several sacred places around Gaia because of the magical energies it produces. Long ago this place was attacked by a rival tribe who sought this power for themselves. Nanaki's race fought them off but many of them perished in the battle or were scattered across the globe. Nanaki's mother and father were killed in battle. As I said there are several sacred places around Gaia that produce magical energies. Each one of these places has a race that protects it. I'm sure you've heard of the Ronso in the far north?" asked Bugenhagen.
"Yeah they are huge" said Cloud.
"The Ronso are the guardian race of Mt. Gagazet. The crafty Shumi are another race as well the cute cuddly Moogles. Although through the years I suspect that many of them do not even remember the importance of their mission or even what their purpose in this world is" said Bugenhagen.
"What are these magical energies?" asked Zack.
"It would be easier to show you on my machine. Come in here" said Bugenhagen as he floated into the next large room.
Zack and Cloud followed him intothe room.
"Shut the door behind you" said Bugenhagen.
Zack Shut the door and Bugenhagen turned off the lights. They were in some sort of planetarium and now an image of their world, Gaia, was projected in the Center of the room. Bugenhagen floated closer to the projection.
"Come stand on this platform" said Bugenhagen.
Zack and Cloud got closer and stood on a circular platform that surrounded the globe projection. As soon as they got on the platform it began to rise and soon they were standing next to the projection. They could see every city, country, and village there.
"This is our world of course. Gaia is a world full of secrets and mystery. I'm 130 years old and there is much that I do not know but to answer your question. Here are the places with strong magical energy" said Bugenhagen.
The giant globe began to fill with red dots. Some of the dots were larger than each other and the largest red dot was at the North Pole in Mt. Gagazet.
"The larger the dot the larger the amount of energy gathered in that place. You can see that Mt. Gagazet has the largest amount of energy" said Bugenhagen.
"Where does this energy come from?" asked Cloud.
"Ho ho that is a good question and a hard question to answer fully. The best I can say is that the energy originates from a different plane of existence" said Bugenhagen.
"Like a different dimension?" asked Zack.
"Yes. Ho ho ho have you heard of Doctor Odine?" asked Bugenhagen.
"I think I've heard the name before" said Cloud.
"He's a very learned man in Eshtar. He stumbled upon these energies and has been credited with discovering it ho ho ho" laughed Bugenhagen.
"But you've known about it all your life?" asked Cloud.
"Yes. Many know of these energies through stories and folklore. Only when a scientist discovers something can it be taken seriously it seems. It is funny to me that scientist claim to find things that were never lost to begin with ho ho ho. I've read his research and he calls it Dimensional Physics. He thinks that the energy can be harnessed into an infinite energy source. This shows me his limited knowledge on the subject ho ho ho.
"So the energy can't be used?" asked Zack.
"Whether it can be used in some shape or form is something I honestly do not know. Although I can say that this energy must not be used" said Bugenhagen.
"What are some of the stories on the energy?" asked Cloud.
"Ho ho ho your ears are very privileged young ones. This is ancient knowledge. It's a long forgotten story of when this world was only an infant. You won't find it in any book in any library and no long winded historian can tell you this story ho ho. The story goes like this.
(Bugenhagens Ancient Story)
First there was darkness and nothing but the emptiness and endless void that we know as space. A bright white light suddenly appears in the darkness of space. It's in the shape of an orb. From the orb a faint voice can be heard.
"A new beginning for all…." said the voice of the orb.
Soon a large sphere of blue energy encased the orb.
"Perhaps a new story for all…but this is not guaranteed…" said the voice.
The blue energy sphere began to grow so large that it was the size of a planet.
"Gaia…" said the voice.
The blue energy began to dissipate and became more solid and real until it became the planet known as Gaia.
"I shall be its heart…" said the voice now actually coming from the planet.
The planet was now completely solid and real with mountains, rivers, and oceans appearing all over its surface.
"…All must be included…good…evil…." said the voice of the planet
Soon out of the darkness of space several small white orbs began to appear. There were literally billions of orbs that suddenly began rushing into the planet.
"There will be new stories…some will be the same…some will do good…others evil…I am the heart...I'll bind this place…hold it together with my energies….I'll choose some to protect me…for others will destroy me…that time will come…some will speak with me…but even they will fade…others will be happy…others will not…Two will remember all…they were near me …. There will be new stories…"
(End Bugenhagens Ancient Story)
"Damn that's one confusing story!" said Zack.
"What does it mean?" asked Cloud.
"Ho ho it's a story that was passed on to me as a child and not all of it makes sense to me even after all this time ho ho but I will tell you what I have been able to gather from it. I do know that it's a tale of the creation of our world. The magical energies are said to come from the voice of the orb which is credited for Gaia's creation. The orb came from some other place to create this world and its powers lie inthat place. The end of the story is said to be a prophecy for the world. When it says "I'll choose some to protect me" it's believed that the orb selected several races like Nanaki's and the Ronso to protect its magical energy. When it says some will speak to me it is believed that the orb is talking about the Cetra" said Bugenhagen.
"The Cetra?" asked Cloud.
"The Cetra were a tribe of humans in ancient times that were so in tuned with this planet that they could speak with it. They seem to have disappeared in these modern times. Many don't even know what a Cetra is and if they do then they certainly don't know if there are any still alive" said Bugenhagen.
"Wow…well about the other parts of the prophecy?" asked Zack.
"Well I suppose the orb is saying that not everyone will be happy in this world. That much we can see for ourselves. There is still much suffering in this world although there are many that live in prosperity. The last lines of the prophecy are the most baffling and I'm sad to say I haven't a clue what they mean. Something tells me I'll never know ho ho" said Bugenhagen.
Cloud thought about the two final lines of the story.
"Two will remember all…they were near me"
Bugenhagen shut off the machine. The light in the room came back on and the platform lowered.
"There is a man in the village who is willing to take you back to your homes" said Bugenhagen.
"Really?" asked Zack.
"Nanaki has been sent to fetch him"
"Zack you heading back to Gongaga?" asked Cloud.
"Cloud…do you mind if I come with you to Square City?" asked Zack.
This whole experience made Cloud and Zack really good friends in a short time. Getting kicked out of the military, wandering through the wilderness, and almost getting killed has a way of bringing people together. Cloud didn't want Zack to go and neither did Zack they felt like best friends now.
"Come stay with me in Square City man" smiled Cloud.
"Alright back in the city! I want to see if someone I knew is still living there" said Zack.
"Ho ho ho I have a favor to ask you Cloud" said Bugenhagen.
"What is it?" asked Cloud.
"Will you take Nanaki or as you call him Red XIII with you?" asked Bugenhagen.
"Doesn't Red need to stay here and protect this place?" asked Cloud.
"Yes…but this place is not in danger…I've been meditating on this for some time…I feel it in my spirit that this entire world is in danger. I can't explain it but I've felt that Nanaki must go away from here to do the best for this world" said Bugenhagen.
"But grandpa I don't want to go to the city! I'm needed here!"
They looked up and saw Red XIII walking into the room. He had been eavesdropping.
"Ho ho ho spying on us? Nanaki you have much to learn and you can't learn it all here. Go to the city with Cloud and Zack. I'll be there in a few weeks for the Gaia Summit representing our small community. Who knows you could meet your life mate there…" said Bugenhagen.
"I doubt that but I'll go even though I don't want to. You'll be there to get me in a few weeks?"asked Red XIII
"Yes"
"Well my apartment is big enough to have you. Just don't be surprised when people are shocked that you can talk" said Cloud.
"I know" said Red XIII
"Well your ride awaits you. I'll see you soon" said Bugenhagen.
"Good bye Grandpa" said Red XIII who was still not completely happy with leaving.
"Thank you Bugenhagen" said Cloud.
"Yeah thanks for everything" said Zack.
Cloud, Zack, and Red XIII made their way out of Cosmo Canyon where a man waited to drive them away in a buggy.
(Next Scene)
Back in Square City Aeris talked on the phone with her mom once again as she sat down at her kitchen table.
"Mom talking to the planet made me sick" said Aeris.
"Oh you're out of practice. You strained yourself. What did you hear though?" asked Ilfana on the other end.
"I definitely heard a distress call and I also so a vision" said Aeris.
"Wow you already got more than what I got. What was in the vision" asked Aeris's mom
"I saw this white orb. It said it was the heart and that it was in danger. That's all I could get before I nearly passed out mom" said Aeris.
Aeris's mom got very quiet on the other end
"Mom do you know what it means?" asked Aeris.
"….It means the very essence of this planet is being tampered with by someone" said her mother.
"What can we do?" asked Aeris.
"I don't know Aeris but I do know that the planet is a living being like we are and much like how we would fight to preserve our own lives the planet will fight to save itself in some shape or form" said Ilfana.
(Next Scene)
"Rude you're in the hospital?" yelled Tifa.
Tifa was working in her club that day. Sion, Volt, Kou, Dominique, Echidna, DJ Hype, Mog and his moogles, and also Quina worked steadily to put the finishing touches on the club while Tifa talked to Rude on her cell phone.
"Yeah I got into an accident while I was out of town. They sent me hear can you come see me? I miss you baby" said Rude on the other end. In Rude's sick mind being injured seemed like the ultimate way to break Tifa down…If you know what I mean…
"Aww I'll be right there Rude. Don't worry I've missed you too. I'll be there as soon as I can" said Tifa.
"Ok bye" said Rude.
Tifa hung up the phone.
"Hey Volt, can you take care of the last few things I have to go somewhere really fast" said Tifa.
"Sure, we have everything under control…" Volt then looked in the far corner of the room.
"Quina don't eat that we need that for later!" Volt ran off to stop Quina from eating a piece of equipment.
"You have problem?" yelled Quina.
Tifa just left them to sort things out and made her way to the hospital to see Rude.
(Next Scene)
Alkarl, Alkaiser, and Terra in esper form stood in a strange dimension that was very dark but the floor that they stood on was a dark purple. Alkaiser and Terra stood next to each other while Alkarl stood a few paces in front of them.
"Alkarl what's this place called again?" asked Alkaiser.
"It's the Alscape. It's a secret training ground set in anotherdimension that hero's can gain access to. We can train here without harming anyone because as you can see there is nothing here"
"This place is strange" said Terra as she looked about. It was very strange because except for the sounds of their voices there was no noise at all in the place.
"Well Alkaiser you've developed a good deal of skill training on your own. You've even managed to learn some of our techniques on your own but still if you hope to beat the Black X Emperors you must become stronger" said Alkarl.
"Well I beat Shuzer pretty easily" said Alkaiser.
"…Shuzer is by far the weakest of the emperors he is still human and despite his upgrades still has human limitations the other Emperors are much more powerful…and they are not human. They are members of Gaia's lesser know races."
"Well damn I thought I was doing pretty good" thought Alkaiser.
"Alkaisera hero's power is connected to their will. The stronger your will the more power you can summon. Open your mind and you can learn new techniques. Terra I don't know much about Esper power but I'm sure that with anything else you will get better with practice and experience" said Alkarl.
"Ok so what's our first task?" asked Terra.
"You two versus me" said Alkarl.
"What?" asked Terra and Alkaiser at the same time.
"Get ready! Don't hesitate! Ray Sword!"
Alkarl wasted little time starting the sparring round. The blue energy sword appeared in his right hand and he rushed at both Alkaiser and Terra. Terra flew off to her left and landed on the ground as he advanced and Alkaiser jumped to his right as Alkarl swung horizontally with his Ray Sword. It was a blow that was meant to hit them both.
"Ha too slow! Blast him!" yelled Alkaiser to Terra.
Alkarl was now in between them both. They held their hands out and prepared to blast Alkarl.
"Al-blaster!"
"Flare!
Alkaiser shot a blast of greenish energy at Alkarl and Terra cast a very powerful Flare spell.
"Slow?" asked Alkarl.
Alkarl moved so quickly he seemed to disappear. The Flare spell and Al-blaster projectiles collided into one another at the spot where Alkarl used to be.
"Where'd he go?" asked Alkaiser.
"I don't even see him ugghh!" yelled Terra. Alkarl was now behind her and had struck her in the back. Terra fell forward but broke her fall with her hands.
Alkarl prepared to strike her again with his Ray Sword. Terra concentrated and suddenly an energy barrier surrounded her. Alkarl's Ray Sword glanced off the shield.
"Impressive" said Alkarl.
Alkaiser ran at Alkarl with his Ray Sword ready. Alkarl backed up a bit and deflected Alkaisers over head strike. As the two energy swords clashed the energy in them began to glow brighter. Alkarl kicked Alkaiser back and slashed horizontally at Alkaiser's head. Alkaiser ducked and evaded the attack. By then Terra had gotten up off the floor and stood behind Alkaiser.
"Shining Kick!" Alkarl's leg glowed with a bright blue energy and as he kicked Alkaiser in his midsection Alkaiser flew back crashing into Terra.
Terra and Alkaiser were sprawled across the ground.
"Oh I think I hear the downstairs telephone" said Alkarl.
Alkarl snapped his fingers and in an instant they were back in the Cygnus Motel.
Alkarl had changed back into Hawk, Alkaiser was now Red and Terra was in her normal form. Red and Terra were still sprawled on the floor.
"I'll be back I have to answer that" said Hawk as he ran downstairs.
Red and Terra picked themselves off the floor.
"Sheesh the old man's tough" said Red scratching his head.
"He is. He's as nice as you said though. I think he can teach us a lot" said Terra.
"When he isn't around let's train on our own because I can take us to Alscape now" said Red.
"Ok" said Terra.
Terra and Red walked down to the downstairs lobby. Hawk was on the phone.
"Yeah well it was nice working with you. I hope you enjoy your trip and stop by some time in the future…..ok you too…bye" said Hawk. He then hung up the phone and looked at Terra and Red.
"Well Yuria quit" said Hawk.
"Why?" asked Red.
"Well her boyfriend asked her to marry him and they are going to get married as soon as possible. Apparently he has a lot of money and she says she'll never need to work again. They're going to have a honey moon in Costa del Sol"
"Wow…lucky her" said Red.
"Yeah the ring he bought was really expensive and she's been shopping for a dress for the wedding. She's getting an expensive dress…I think she said it's a Cindy Campbell Select or something like that. It's supposed to be really nice" said Hawk.
Red immediately recognized the name Cindy Campbell. Terra had mentioned seeing her in one of the few memories she had and that she was somehow tied to Black X.
"Did you say Cindy Campbell?" asked Red looking at Terra who also noticed the name.
"Yep" said Hawk.
"So that's where I've heard the name…" thought Red.
(Next Scene)
Quistis and Selphie walked around the quad of the Garden.
"Tifa's Club is going to have a big grand opening party" said Quistis holding one of Tifa's flyers.
"I'm definitely going to be there!" said Selphie excitedly.
"Yeah I'll go and support Tifa" said Quistis.
"So have you heard anything from him? Do you think he'll be back soon?" asked Selphie.
"No I haven't heard from Vincent. I don't know when he'll be back" said Quistis.
"I'm sure he's ok wherever he is" said Selphie
(Next Scene)
Vincent sat in the hidden camp of the Returners a group working under the King of Figaro. The sun was beginning to set and Vincent sat in a large tent with Cyan, Locke, and Celes. Vincent had just finished telling them his story.
"I can't believe they betrayed you like that" said Locke.
"Foul knaves" said Cyan.
"No wonder they are doing business with the Empire" said Celes.
"I had done my share of wrong for the company…I think I only got what was coming to me…" said Vincent.
"Vincent do you know much about what the Shinra are planning?" asked Locke.
"No I don't know very much. I know they started dealing with several outside organizations but for what I don't know" said Vincent.
"It's time we found out" said Locke.
"Sir Locke does thou mean?..." asked Cyan.
"Yeah we're sneaking into their camp tonight. I'm tired of wondering. Celes knows where some information would probably be located and obviously we need to find out what the Shinra delivered to the Empire. Vincent we could use your help" said Locke.
"Alright" said Vincent.
Just then one of the Returners opened the tent and addressed Locke.
"Sir our lookouts say the Shinra have left the camp. A few soldiers have left for what looks like some field exercises. Now would be the best time to sneak into the camp.
"Ok everybody we wait for it to get a little darker and we start the operation. Everyone get ready" said Locke as he stood up.
Vincent thought about what evil the Shinra could be up to now. They had to be stopped. If somehow he could stop them he knew he could go back to Quistis.
(Next Scene)
Yuna was finishing class up for the day. As she walked down the hallway of the Summoner Academy she ran into someone she hadn't seen in a while…
"Lady Yuna it's a pleasure to see you" said Seymour.
"Hello Seymour how have you been?" asked Seymour.
"I've been well. I saw your blitzball friend on the television yesterday. He seemed to be having a good time with Lenne" said Seymour cracking a smile.
"Umm yeah you know these people will do anything to sell a product" said Yuna half smiling.
"I see…well Yuna as always it's been a pleasure seeing you" Seymour bowed slightly to Yuna and bid her farewell.
Yuna continued down the hallway and Dona was right there waiting for her.
"Oh dear are you alright?" asked Dona.
"What are you talking about?" asked Yuna.
"I'm wondering if you're alright. I know I'd feel terrible if my boyfriend got to cuddle with Lenne on television" laughed Dona.
"Dona…" Yuna was angry but she didn't let it get the best of her. She simply ignored Dona and continued down the hallway.
"It's hard to compete with an International superstar isn't it?" said Dona still laughing cruelly.
Yuna exited the Summoner Academy and this was where Tidus usually met her. As always Tidus was there waiting for her. Little did he know that Yuna was a little upset with him…ok more than just a little upset…
"Hey Yuna what's…" Tidus was interrupted by Yuna.
"You didn't tell me that you kissed her on television!" said Yuna as she walked quickly past him.
"What? Hey Yuna wait!" said Tidus trying to run behind her.
Yuna just kept walking down the street.
"You're talking about the commercial? You think it was my idea? It wasn't! It was the directors and Lenne's" said Tidus walking behind Yuna.
"Well then why didn't you tell me about it?" asked Yuna still not looking back at him as she walked.
"I don't know…I just didn't think it was that big a deal. I didn't think you'd get mad. Yuna please stop!" yelled Tidus.
Yuna gradually stopped and turned around to Tidus. He walked up and looked in her eyes.
"Yuna…I would never intentionally do anything to hurt you…I love you…" said Tidus.
Yuna was quiet for a moment and shocked. It was the first time Tidus told her he loved her.
"I love you…" smiled Yuna she then kissed him and the two stood there kissing for a moment.
Not far from them in the back seat of a black car with tinted windows someone watched them…
"Look's like I'll need to do a little more to break them up…" said Lenne as she watched Tidus and Yuna from afar.
She put on some shades then spoke to her driver.
"Driver let's go" said Lenne
The black car speed off down the street.
(Next Scene)
Squall and Irvine sat in the SeeD Garden's cafeteria. They sat around and talked for a bit after eating some dinner.
"You still haven't asked her?" asked Irvine.
"No I'm still looking for the right time" said Squall.
"I don't see why you're hesitating. She loves you man" said Irvine.
"I know I know…still…I…" Squall then heard a voice in his head.
"You should do it little lion…don't be afraid…" said the voice.
"Who said that?" asked Squall out loud.
"Squall umm…you ok buddy?" asked Irvine.
"Oh umm…yeah man just a little stressed" said Squall.
"Ok man try to take it easy" said Irvine.
-roaaar-
Squall then heard a low roar of a lion. He looked down at the ring of Griever that he wore.
"I must be going crazy" thought Squall.
(Next Scene)
In Square City General Hospital Elena walked into Rude's hospital room. Rudewas lyingdown in his bed and when he saw Elena walking into the room he was shocked.
"Elena what are you doing here?" yelled Rude.
"I just got done with my assignment. I've set the beacons up for the Gaia Summit and I wanted to come see you…maybe show you a good time…" Elena pulled the blinds down over Rude's door so no one could see inside the room.
"Elena nows a bad time…" said Rude.
"As long as at least one part of you still works it'll be a good time" smiled Elena. Elena pulled her jacket off and threw it to the side. She then began unbuttoning her blouse as she walked toward his bed.
"Elena…" said Rude trying to get rid of her.
"Shhh it's ok I'll do all the work this time. You just sit back and relax" said Elena pulling her pants down and stepping out of them.
She was now in nothing but her panties and her half unbuttoned blouse. Elena climbed on the bed and straddled Rude.
"Ever done this in a hospital bed?" asked Elena as she began rubbing on Rude's chest.
Rude looked up to see his hospital room door opening.
"Damn…" thought Rude.
He knew exactly who it was.
"What the hell's going on here?" said Tifa as she stepped into the room carrying a teddy bear she had brought for Rude.
"Who the hell are you?" asked Elena rudely
"What? Who the hell are you?" yelled Tifa.
"Listen bitch I don't know who you are but Rude is my man" said Elena stepping off the bed.
"Tifa I can explain…." said Rude.
"Save it Rude. I'm out of here" said Tifa. She dropped the bear on the floor and prepared to leave but Elena apparently wasn't finished yet.
"Where are you going?" said Elena grabbing Tifa's shoulder.
"I was going to walk away! You almost got off easy!" yelled Tifa.
Tifa punched Elena with a very powerful right punch directly across her left cheek which knocked Elena down to the ground.
"You can have him" said Tifa as she turned around and walked out of the room.
"Tifa wait!" yelled Rude but Tifa was already down the hallway.
-sigh-"Cloud was right...Oh well I have too many other things going right in my life than to let this get me down" thought Tifa.
Tifa exited the hospital with her head held high.
(Next Scene)
Zack, Cloud, and Red XIII sat in the back of a really large vehicle called a buggy. It was getting dark and Red XIII was already asleep. Cloud and Zack talked for a bit though.
"Hey old man how much time until we get back to the city?" Zack as he banged on the window.
"Hold your horse's kid we'll be there in the morning" said the man.
"-sigh- you know Cloud I been thinking"
"About what?" asked Cloud.
"I been thinking we should become mercenaries. I mean we have the skills. We could rake in some serious gil and we'dbe our own bosses. No people like sergeant poop telling us what to do" said Zack.
"We should look into it" said Cloud.
"Definitely. Maybe Red XIII would help us out a bit too?" said Zack looking over at Red XIII who was fast asleep.
"ZzzZZZZ….but grandpa I like chasing my tail…ZZZzzzzz" said Red XIII talking in his sleep.
Cloud and Zack looked at each other and laughed.
"So no girlfriend waiting for you back home Cloud?" asked Zack.
"No she broke up with me the day I left for the try outs. She said she just wanted to be friends" said Cloud.
"Oh yeah…I've heard that line before" said Zack.
(Next Scene)
The SOLDIER tryouts had ended and the recruits headed back to Square City on the train. This time Sephiroth accompanied them. He sat down in his own private cabin on the train. Sephiroth sat with his eyes closed. He had felt strange since he met Cloud. He began to experience things in his mind that had never happened to him before and he couldn't explain it. He meditated and searched deep inside himself for the answer….then…it all…clicked…
"Hahahaah!" laughed Sephiroth as he stood up.
He began laughing wildly.
"I've got it now…I know who I was….I was a god!" yelled Sephiroth as he stepped out of the cabin and into the main area where most of the recruits were. The loud officer stood in the aisle and yelled at a few recruits.
"YOU ADAMANTOISE ASS NUGGETS SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTHS! UGHH!" The loud officer also known as Sergeant Poop looked down to see the Masumune sticking straight through his back and out through his stomach. Blood poured as Sephiroth pulled the sword out.
"Ugh" Sergeant Poop fell to the ground dead.
The other recruits and officers looked at Sephiroth shocked as he stood there laughing maniacally.
"Sir why?" asked the calm officer.
"Why?...because I'm…a..GOD!" yelled Sephiroth.
Outside of the train the screams of the recruits and officers could be heard….
(End Chapter 18)
I'm happy that you all have been reading this story and have gotten it to 100 reviews! I've never had a story get that many. At the end of this story I'm going to thank each of you individually so I don't miss any reviewer. This chapter was extra long with a lot of things going on in it. Zidane and Garnet are finally together with a little help from friends. Marle and Crono are coming to Square City. Seifer is Junctioningwitn an evil GF. Yuffie is getting awesome with that Shuriken thanks to Auron.
The President and Heidegger discussed a few thingsabout their evil plot. Kimahri is coming to the city sometime in the future and so is Cid, Rikku's father that is if Brother doesn't mess things up like he did in his sphere recording. Vincent has met up with Cyan, Locke, and Celes from FF6. How will their mission go? What will they find? Cloud and Zack learned a good bit about the creation of Gaia. Nanaki or Red XIII as some call him is about to experience city life and Zack is going to stay with Cloud too.
Aeris discussed some issues on the planet with her mother. Lenne's plotting something. Alkaiser and Terra have a lot of training to do to beat Alkarl but at least they have an idea who Cindy Campbell is now. Quistis and Selphie are ready to party at Tifa's club. Squall is hearing things. Tifa is punching things. Elena is getting punchedand Rude has finally been exposed for the jerk he is. Sergeant Poop and the others are probably dead by now because Sephiroth has finally flipped out. Did you expect anything less from him?
Next time the Grand opening of Tifa's 7th heaven and more!