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Power of the Turks: Part Six
PART SIX: The War on Weapon
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Disclaimer:
All rights and privileges to Final Fantasy VII and its characters
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All original characters are the creation of the author. All
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Author's notes:
WARNING: Violence, Adult language and subject matter.
This is a CONTINUATION - ALTERNATE REALITY Final Fantasy VII fanfic.
It contains major SPOILERS for the game.
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Text Conventions
( ) are character thoughts
// and /- -/ are mental dialogue
are miscellaneous effects
- - and - - are flashbacks
The War on Weapon
Brrrr Brrrr Brrrr.
The alarm screamed on the Junon docks. All around hundreds of soldiers were rushing to there assigned places. All the Buildings were given there armor reinforcements and the cannons raised above the streets. Half a mile out into the ocean Diamond Weapon was marching towards Junon at full speed.
"Hit that thing with everything you got. Don't let it touch the Harbor," General Bernstein Shouted.
"General. The Main Cannon is loaded and ready. Shall we fire at will," a soldier asked.
"Yes. Fire at will," The General replied. "Let's see how strong that armor of yours is Weapon.
- -
"Well now. She looks just as powerful as her older sister. Too bad we have to use materia as ammo and not mako energy," General Bernstein said.
"Yes that is a pity. But with only one reactor that now only makes huge materia you can't really spare much energy. At least you have ammo," Rufus said. "Besides the Sister Ray back in Midgar practically needs all eight reactors just to keep its rapid fire capability.
"That is true," The General said.
Rufus ran his hand through his hair.
"So how powerful is this little girl," General Bernstein asked.
"Well she's stronger than her older sister was when she was mounted here," Rufus replied.
"Man that is strong. Well at lest she will still be updated. 't's a good thing Hiedegger paid enough attention to the Elder Sister to keep her updated. Otherwise Half of Junon would have probably been screwed. By the way what's the loading time," the General finished.
"One minute," Rufus replied. "You'll need one minute to load."
- -
The Younger Sister Ray fired at Diamond Weapon. The impact of the hit ripped off a small portion of the shell. But it was enough for the soldiers and commandos to shoot at. Soon the barrage of cannon fire, bazooka, and bullet was pushing Diamond Weapon back.
"Reloaded General. We are ready the fire," the same trooper said.
"Well Weapon. It was a nice fight. But I can't let you into the harbor."
"… Fire!"
The blast flew at Diamond Weapon at maximum speed. The Shell hit at the same spot as before and punctured through the backside of Diamond Weapon. Diamond Weapon now had a gaping hole in its chest. The impact from the shell tossed Diamond Weapon back into the sea. As Diamond Weapon sank General Bernstein saw an eerie red glow come from where Diamond Weapon was. The General recognized this glow as the same one Diamond Weapon made when it was slain back in Midgar about a month ago.
"Well so much for that beast," General Bernstein said.
"Captain Highwind! We've spotted Ruby Weapon Moving towards Cosmo Canyon," The worker at the radar station shouted.
"God damn it! Why do they have to attack now?" Cid shouted.
"Yes and why Cosmo Canyon," Nanaki asked.
"Well whatever the case we're going to have to fight," Yuffie said as she pulled out her Conformer.
Cid picked up his Venus Gospel from its stance. "Well Yuffie I guess your right. Pilot."
"Yes Captain," Lee said.
"Take us to Ruby. We're going to drop in on it and give it a battle it won't forget. Arms Men on my signal I want you to hit that thing will all 18 missiles. Do you understand?"
"Yes Captain," the Arms Men replied.
Just as the Highwind was passing Ruby it dove to a low altitude close to the ground. Just as it was getting low Cid, Yuffie, and Nanaki leaped off the ship and onto the ground by Ruby Weapon. Yuffie and Nanaki stood a ways back and fooled Ruby into thinking he had only one opponent. Thus Ruby Weapon decided it would try to take the upper hand and place his arms in the sandy ground. As the tentacles rose from the ground Nanaki cast two spells of Ultima. Yuffie fallowed up with a freeze spell to both tentacles. When Cid noted the tentacles were up he began to attack Ruby Weapon. Because Ruby Weapon had placed his tentacles in the ground he had given up his invulnerability. Cid attacked at full force. 4X-cut helped to add damage. Cid also used his elemental spells as well as defensive and healing spells when needed.
Nanaki finished off the two tentacles and he and Yuffie moved in beside Cid. Yuffie used Coin to deal Heavy damage. Nanaki used W-summon to call Shiva and Bahamut. After battling Ruby Weapon for some time Cid began to back away from the Weapon. The other two fallowed his lead.
"Alright! Fire! Hit it hard," Cid ordered. Nine panels opened up from the Highwind. Four of the missile panels opened up on one side, four on the other side, and one on top. Behind the missiles were windmills designed to help absorb the propulsion of the missiles. This allowed the missiles to go faster and kept the Highwind steady. The windmills also span when the force of the missiles was acted on them causing nine generators inside to spin. This spinning caused new power to be generated. The new power was than used to load the next nine missiles and any excess was given to the Highwind itself. Thus the Highwind would lose no power in the attack.
The three watched as the missiles hit Ruby Weapon. When the last missile hit and the smoke cleared they could see a lethally wounded monster that was Ruby Weapon. Ruby weapon staggered back towards a cliff. In minutes Ruby began to fade. The color of the fade was a crimson red.
"I guess that took care of him," Yuffie said.
"Yeah so much for that piece of shit," Cid said.
"I guess we probably want to report this," Nanaki said. "Well back to the Highwind than."
"Gast! Professor Gast. Look out behind you," A soldier shouted.
Gast turned around to see Emerald Weapon floating out of the water. Gast, Barret, Reeve, Reno, and Tsang were on the Mideel Island Chain in search for a coalfield. But when they got there they were interrupted.
"What's that thing doing," Tsang shouted.
"I guess it wanted to attack us," Reeve said.
"Who gives a shit what it's doin'. Y'all just gotta kill it," Barret shouted as he readied the Missing Score. "I ain't gonna let it harm no one."
Reeve and Gast stood back and let the other three take the heat. Barret loaded the gun with materia to add damage. Reno got out his nightstick and was set for battle. Tsang got out an odd looking weapon. It had two blades on each end and the handle was about two feet long. The blades seemed to face opposite directions with one blade facing to the right and one blade facing to the left. The weapon could be spun in a circle and cause twice the damage of one blade due to the double hit from the blade.
Emerald Weapon looked poised for battle. Though it didn't have the advantage of being underwater this time it showed no signs of worry. Emerald Weapon began the fight with Emerald shoot. The attack was aimed at Barret, who dodged. Barret countered with a Thunder spell and casted Shield on the crew. Reno Casted Demi on Emerald Weapon, and Regan on the team. In the back area Gast and Reeve supported the other three. Reeve and some escort troops fired their guns and Gast acted as a backup healer.
Tsang took to physical attacks. His normal attack was a simple slash with damage that would cripple a Tonbarry. On occasion he would do a Double slash or a Quadra slash. His double slash was done by running up to the enemy while spinning his weapon like a helicopter. When he would get to the enemy he would bring the weapon down on them and the two blades would strike. Quadra slash was similar but with four hits.
"Damn. This thing won't drop," Reno said.
"Just keep attacking it," Tsang shouted.
After a wile Emerald weapon opened its eyes. As the team attacked they damaged its eyes. Than Emerald Weapon used its Aire Tam Storm on Barret, Reno and Tsang. Tsang dodges and was infuriated.
"This fight has gone on for too long. Emerald prepare to see what your truly up against," Tsang said. "Sudakin Tornado."
He began to spin his weapon as a red cloud around him formed to indicate Limit Break. Once the weapon was spinning at the desired speed Tsang let it go. Upon release the weapon moved forward towards Emerald Weapon as a rapid pace slamming into its front. The weapon began to cut through Emerald Weapon causing critical damage with each hit. The weapon disappeared inside Emerald Weapon as it dealt its damage. Soon the blade emerged out from the back of Emerald Weapon and turned around. The weapon flew passed Emerald Weapon towards Tsang.
As Tsang caught his weapon Emerald Weapon began to glow a crimson red.
"So long mother fucker," Reno said.
Gast shook his head at Reno. He then revived Barret and Reeve.
"What. Damn it used that attack on me. Hay where'd that beast go," Barret finished.
"Tsang. I take it you finished it off," Reeve asked.
Tsang nodded his head.
"Man you should have seen him," Reno started. "I think I heard 21 impacts from that attack. Man Tsang I didn't know you were that strong."
"He didn't make S-class for nothing. Oh and its 20 impacts that the Sudakin Tornado deals," Reeve said.
"Ah shit let's just move on," Barret said. The others agreed.
"Why have they returned? Why would they come back? Jenova's been taken care of. What would there reason be?" Rufus asked.
"Do you think that it wants me," Sephiroth replied.
"No. You wouldn't be their target. Otherwise all five would be here. I think the planet wants to gain back a little mako from the populous," Vincent said.
"That would explain why their so spread. So far we've had reports of Ruby near Cosmo Canyon, Emerald near Mideel, Diamond at Junon, and Ultimate Weapon up in the north. But it seams that we have one absent from the reports," Sephiroth said.
"Yes well Sapphire Weapon can't really do much. We're too far from the sea for him to have much effect from there," Vincent said.
"But he can still get Kelm. If he realizes he can swim up the river," Aeris said.
"Kelm's not the only thing he can get from there. The Coal Recycling Factory is within range," Tifa said.
"And he'll be in our range no matter what he does. Just keep an eye on him. If Sapphire Weapon goes hostile warm up the Sister Ray and let him have it. In the meantime I think I'll have a cup of tea," Vincent said.
"Going for some tea Vincent? So soon, you'll miss the fun," Lucrecia said.
"I'll know when something happens. The Sister ray isn't exactly silent," Vincent answered.
"Silent or not you'd better not miss it."
Miles away, on a familiar outcrop in the mountains stood a dark slender figure. This creature stood looking at Sapphire Weapon in the distance as he thought devilish thoughts. The claws that extended from his fingers were light purple and hooked at the end. His hand was culled into a fist as he held it up against his cheek. His light purple face and green-in-red eyes gleamed in the dusk. His skin was charcoal black from the neck down.
He then looked over at Kelm on the other side of Midgar. He began to think of what Sapphire Weapon could do.
"So Weapon is to attack the large city by order of the planet. It would seem that it would be quite difficult for one meant solely for water front attack to challenge a target so far inland. But perhaps that river over there could make his attack more efficient. Or better yet. I'll help him out by giving him a clearer shot from the river."
Sapphire Weapon stared at Midgar. He tried to think of some method of attack but couldn't find one. He then saw a strange creature moving towards him. The dark figure seemed to beckon to Sapphire Weapon, so he fallowed. The Dark Figure led him along the coastline to a river. Sapphire then realized the advantage the river presented to him. He might not be able to hit Midgar, but he now had Kelm and the factory in his range.
"Good. He now knows what he can do. Go Sapphire and attack. I will present a distraction to the enemy while you reek havoc."
The dark figure then produced 5 biological spheres the size of marbles in his hand. He then dug a hole and placed the spheres into the hole.
"Bio-spheres, take the mako from the land and grow. Move forth and attack Midgar."
At his command the biospheres absorbed the mako they touched and began to grow. From two of the biospheres came two familiar looking monsters. From the other three came Dragon Zombies. As the five creatures started moving towards Midgar Sapphire Weapon started the charge for his assault.
"He's going hostile."
"How did he figure out about the river so quickly? Get Vincent, and prepare the Sister Ray," Rufus ordered.
"Sir, there's a few other things coming at us. Should we dispatch the troops?"
"What, where'd they come from?" Rufus asked.
"I've never seen any of those monsters before," Sephiroth started "But they'll be a good fight for the soldiers."
"Don't dispatch the soldiers. Those creatures will be too much for them."
"Vincent. What do you mean," Rufus said turning towards him.
"They are Jenova enhanced. That's what I mean."
"Jenova Enhanced?" Aeris had a blank face.
"That means we'll be the only ones that can probably take them," Zack explained.
"I wouldn't place it in your hands either."
Zack turned to his right at the door. "What?"
"The Dragon Zombies are some powerful creatures. Jenova even chose them as guards' way down in the crater. As for the other two monsters, well those of us who remember the Ft. Condor battle a few months ago know that those are hard to kill. Even with our materia," Vincent finished.
"Relax. A few cure spells ought to take care of the dragons. And the two puppies should be easy"
"Aeris. Those 'puppies' are what gave us trouble. It would also be more scientific to refer to them as Jenova wolves," Vincent finished.
"My, don't you sound like someone we know," Sephiroth laughed.
"Indeed. I would have expected that line from Hojo," Lucrecia agreed.
Vincent stood by the door with an angry look on his face. Across the room Rufus sat at his desk assessing the situation. A conclusion then struck him.
"Everyone. These creatures are indeed made of Jenova cells. Taking this into consideration, what would happen if perhaps one were thrown at Sapphire Weapon?"
"I see," Lucrecia started, "Weapon was created to fight Jenova. No matter who commands them they are still going to attack Jenova, or something containing its cells."
"So we throw one of those dogs at him and he take out the other. After that brief distraction he continues his attack on us. Not exactly what I would consider a solution to our Weapon problem."
Cloud laughed as he stood up from his seat. "Sephiroth. Recall that the Sister Ray can easily take care of Sapphire. Tifa. How's the 'gun' warming up?"
"It's been warm for the past few minutes. We could have fired already."
"Damn. That fast? It took longer to set the gun up down in Junon," Zack exclaimed.
"We have a plan." Vincent smiled. "Lets put it into effect."
"Alright. We'll take care of the Wolves and the dragons," Cloud said as he started towards the door.
"This should get interesting," Sephiroth commented as he fallowed.
Down on the ground level in sector 5 Cloud, Sephiroth, Aeris, and Zack stepped outside of the city through the gate. On the way the group had decided that Zack should take a swing at using Ultima Weapon. After leaving the city Cloud gave his sword to Zack and told him about how the sword reacts to his life force. Cloud had taken a machine gun from the armory as his weapon. For ammo he used an experimental type and the standard type. The experimental type was designed to have a better effect on enemies that are made of Jenova cells. Cloud planned to test the ammo.
"You sure you know how to use that?" Aeris asked.
"I served as a grunt and a patrolman for most of my time in the army. All I used was a gun back then."
"Yeah, but that model was only given to SOULDIER first class," Zack said.
"Zack. I think Strife knows what he is doing. Also. Just because we were the only ones that model was issued too doesn't mean we were the only ones who could handle it. We just happened to have priority on the good weapons. Not that it mattered. Most of use used swords anyways. Oh. We better get moving. It seems Strife has decided to move on without us."
"Just when did you start calling him Strife," Aeris looked puzzled.
"This is a military confrontation Gainsborough. In these instances I will use sir names."
"Yet you call our friend by his first name?"
"Miss. Zack is an exception. Now we need to move to catch up. This plan won't work if we fall behind.
Running at full pace Cloud observed each monster on his way. Eventually he realized that his companions were far behind. Realizing he'll have to stop and wait Cloud slowed and rested behind and rested next to a cliff. He was hidden from the enemy here. As he rested he continued to study and observe.
"That was a long run," Aeris said unable to help the obvious.
"He. I've gone further on one run. Strife. You seem pretty fast. Do you have some speed materia with you?" Sephiroth quizzed.
Hearing the question Cloud instinctively began to rub the right side of his head above the ear. After pushing a few spikes higher Cloud looked at Sephiroth. "Was I moving that fast?"
/ Oh. That was rather slow actually. /
/ Slow//
"And I though he was a case back then," Aeris joked.
"Well. We have a good place to stage our attack. Now we know all of the enemies are attacking Midgar. Two of the Dragon Zombies remain in flight wile the third is walking on land with the J-wolves. Aeris. Since you work curative magic best we'll leave the two Dragon Zombies to you. Zack. You and Sephiroth will attack the third dragon. After you've taken it out begin to weaken on of the J-wolves. I'll do what I can to weaken the other. The wolf that looks like its weak enough to be tossed at Weapon will be the one we throw."
"I guess I'll heal you guys if you need it. That will give me something to do when the dragons fall," Aeris said with her head high.
Cloud watched as the three ran off towards the enemy. As he sat and planned his hand moved along the dirt. Soon he felt something that seemed like a metal strongbox in the ground. He pulled it up and opened it.
(What is this? A gasmask and a few grenades?)
/ Ah. That's where I put it. There should be a sword in there too. /
/ You know about this? Hay. There's a hilt. But there is no blade. What do I do with all this/
/ Try to get the attention of one of the J-wolves. When it gets close and none but you are in the area put on the mask and drop one of the grenades. If you get the wolf with it then it should fall. /
/ How do you know//
/ I've dropped many enemies with the gas that comes out of these. /
Cloud looked up to see the two dragons Zombies falling from the sky. It seemed Aeris had finished them quickly. He looked over to see Sephiroth and Zack moving from the third's corpse and off towards one of the J-wolves. He turned his head again to see one of them heading towards him.
He picked up the mask and a grenade and shouted a warning to his companions to keep a distance. As he stood waiting his thoughts began to rush. Slight memories of what the gas would do. It seemed as if he was being braced for a horrific sight. Cloud pulled the pin and held the trigger closed. The wolf was now in two arms length.
/ Now. /
Cloud tossed the grenade on the ground and jumped out of the J-wolf's way. As the J-wolf ran by it was caught in a cloud of violet and green gas.
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
A shudder went through Vincent and Rufus as they heard the blood-curdling screech.
"What in the blue mako was that," Tifa asked.
"Something that just went through something that would beyond painful," Vincent looked out the window to see how the battle was progressing.
Sephiroth was well known for his ability with his Masamune. So it was no surprise to Zack and Aeris that he could dance around the J-wolf and lay down many hits. The J-wolf though, was different than anything any of them had ever faced. All three of them were doing their best to weaken it. Both Zack and Sephiroth unleashed all they had. But the monster just kept coming. The battle had been raging for a few minutes.
Then, all of a sudden, the J-wolf stopped attacking and turned towards Cloud and the other J-Wolf. As it turned a loud screech rippled through the valley. It appeared that Cloud might have killed the other one.
Cloud never knew such a weapon could exist. He stood in a bit of shock as he watched the J-wolf disintegrate and decompose from the inside out. From the way the monster died, it seemed it was allowed to feel pain and scream all the way until there was nothing left of it. Now Cloud stood by what appeared to be a molten mass of rotting flesh. The mere sight of the effects got under Cloud's skin.
/ That, is why there is a mask. As long as none of the gas gets in your respiratory system you're safe. But it is best to be sealed from it completely. /
/ You've used that stuff before? Ah shit. Well we took care of him. As for the other... /
/ No need. /
Sapphire weapon was swimming a full speed. After hearing the screech it didn't dare be in the area. Weapon was now catching up with the wave that was sent across the water by the screech of death.
Back above the battlefield, the dark creature watched with interest. "So they took down one already. Maybe I should introduce myself. Or perhaps I will wait until another time. For now, weapon must rest. But heed, all of you. Soon you shall fear Gi Decepdius."
A/N: Feel sorry for Weapon? Don't. This is nothing. Well that is the 6th chapter. I have decided that I will probably have 13 chapters in all.
Reviews are most welcome. Up next, Aftermath.
