Royal Fanatic: Nah of course you're not. You'll get your Cloud kicking butt here lol.

Cheez3bree: Yeah we do! Way too few of them out there which doesn't make sense as to me, Cleris was so obvious!

Silver chocobo15: Yup that was the inspiration.

RaeDragongirl: Hee hee.

Angelicxox: I got it from that scene in the movie. But no need to fret as the next chapter is here.

Chapter 19: Battle for Midgar

The blonde looked up with wide eyes, staring into Sephiroth's smirking emerald orbs.

Flashback

Cloud picked up the gun and pulled the trigger, the echo of a gunshot surrounding him. He watched in horror as his father slipped from the ledge, falling to the ground.

End Flashback

"NO!" Cloud cried, ripping the sword from his shoulder, ignoring the pain. His sudden outburst caused everyone to jump slightly. Sephiroth was so surprised that he loosened his grip on his weapon, allowing Cloud to take the advantage. He grabbed the sword and in an instant, pointed it at his uncle.

"Now Sephiroth." He said in the same tone the silver-haired man had just used on him.

"You tell them who was responsible for the accident ten years ago. Or should I say, murder and attempted murder?" Sephiroth glared at him but he just whacked the sword from his nephew's hands.

"I do not fear a sword." He sneered. "I'll admit it without it. I admit that I killed Zack. I set everything up ten years ago."

In a sudden burst of rage, Yuffie screamed running at her uncle. It set off a chain reaction as the people of Midgar and the clones became involved in battle. Cloud was immediately surrounded by five clones, blocking him from his uncle. He growled slightly and raised his fists because he didn't have a weapon. A clone sent a punch his way and he dodged, only to be kicked in the gut. He grunted as he fell to the ground. The clones started kicking and punching him until an insane howl echoed through the air.

Suddenly, Nanaki was charging through the clones, swishing his fiery tail so that they were set fire to. He leapt into the air, somersaulted and landed on the clones forcefully. Cloud looked up andNanaki smiled.

"Careful Cloud." He said before racing away to attack some more. Cloud got to his feet, trying to find Sephiroth.

"Cloud!" He turned to see Yuffie coming out of the castle carrying the Buster Sword he received on his eleventh birthday.

"Catch!" She called, quickly, sending a swift kick to a clone that came her way. Cloud caught it easily and scanned the place again. Aeris was casting magic so quickly that if you blinked you would miss two spells. His mother and Yuffie were easily attacking and dodging the clones. Reno seemed to be fine electrocuting his enemies. He saw Barret shooting crazily at a group of clones as Cid was chasing them with his spear. But still he couldn't see Sephiroth.

Until his eyes caught silver. Sephiroth saw him watching him and smirked, waiting where he was. Cloud raced forward and just as he reached his uncle, Sephiroth cast Fire around them, trapping them. Cloud's grip on his new-found weapon tightened.

"What can you do Cloud?" Sephiroth asked with a cocky smile. "You can't kill me."

"You're not immortal Sephiroth." Cloud spat. "You can die like everyone else. It's no more than you deserve." Sephiroth raised an eyebrow.

"Would you do it?" he enquired. Cloud glared at him but he couldn't deny the truth.

"No." He admitted. "I'm not like you." Sephiroth chuckled darkly.

"I didn't think so." His uncle replied.

"But I am the King." Cloud snapped and despite Sephiroth's wishes, he couldn't deny it.

"Alright." His uncle sighed. "But what do you want from me Cloud?"

"I never want to see you again." Cloud snarled.

"What exactly are you asking me to do Cloud? Run?" The silver-haired man laughed slightly until he saw the serious glow in Cloud's eyes.

"Yes." The blonde whispered. "Run away Sephiroth. And never return." Sephiroth stared in shock for a moment before he nodded slightly.

"Right, well you are the King now so I have to do what you say." He sighed, walking past Cloud.

"Your Majesty." He sneered before he drove his sword into Cloud's stomach. Cloud cried out in pain, his sword falling to the ground. Sephiroth smirked at him.

"Did you really think I'd give up so easily?" He asked, driving the weapon out and reading to stab Cloud through the heart. That was until a something whacked him in the head. He grunted slightly, hand going to cover the wound as he looked up to see Aeris glaring at him, rod in hand.

"You insolent bitch!" He cried, grabbing his sword and going to stab her. She sidestepped but tripped over a loose log, falling onto her back with a startled gasp. She tried not to show her fear but it was hard. He stared at her with cold hate burning in his eyes.

"Shame to kill something so pretty!" He pretended to be sad as he raised it up. She closed her eyes, not wanting to see. It was then that a gunshot echoed through the air. She opened her eyes to see Vincent standing beside Tifa, aiming the gun.

Sephiroth turned and stared in shock, a hand tentively touching the wound. He fell to the ground, his chest rose and fell a couple of times and he glared at Cloud, trying to say something. But he couldn't as his eyes went dull.

Cloud helped Aeris up, ignoring his bleeding wound. She kneeled in front of him and cast cure, stroking his face to comfort him. He smiled, looking down at his now perfect stomach and got to his feet, taking Aeris' hand. They walked to the centre of the City, everyone looking up upon their entry. The clones gasped, realising they had lost and as quick as lightenng ran away. Yuffie began chasing after them until Reno grabbed her waist and tried to calm her down. Cid and Barret patted Cloud's shoulder and Tifa and Vincent emerged behind him. She ran forward and hugged Cloud tightly.

"Just like your father used to say to me." She muttered. Cloud sent her an inquisitive glance. "You'll make a good King." Cloud smiled and turned as he felt someone shaking his shoulder. Yuffie grinned, bringing him into her own embrace as Reno hugged them both. Vincent and Cloud looked at each other and the raven-haired man bowed his head, a small smile on his face.

"Cloud." The blonde turned at the wide voice and saw Nanaki grinning. The wolf cocked his head to the side, causing Cloud to look at the Castle. The wolf stepped in front of him onto the path leading to the castle. Cloud quickly hugged Nanaki, taking the creature by surprise. The animal shook it off and smiled at Cloud.

"It is time." He whispered, walking forwards. Cloud nodded, following him. As they walked down the path, the people on either side bowed to him. He felt the rain dying down and the clouds parted, allowing him to see the stars. He turned to face his people and his Kingdom. Vincent walked forwards with a golden crown, placing it on Cloud's head. Immediately, there was an outburst of cheers. And Cloud smiled as he looked at the stars.

"I did it Father." He whispered, smiling proudly as the diamond dots seemed to twinkle in reply.

A.N: Awww man. I don't want it to end! That's it. I'm writing an epilogue! Lol.