The wings of the angel and butterfly

Chapter two: I need a barrel full of love

5 years had passed since Sephiroth burned Nibelheim down and was presumed dead to the world.

The Corel wars were over and Fayerna could now take some time off from her general duty. To the town's people she was a savior, not a hero; her glory never came close to what Sephiroth had, even though she became prestigious like him.

But even with all the publicity, she was still very much alone deep inside; she missed Sephiroth, and hated Jenova beyond measure for taking him away from her.

Fayerna went up to the 68th floor in the Shin-ra HQ. She had been summoned there to undergo a mission. The doors opened and she stepped in, "you called for me Rufus?"

"Yes general Fayerna. It's been 5 years since, you set foot in Nibelheim but this is important. General Fayerna, your mission is to go to the reactor and retrieve Jenova's body."

Faye clutched her fist, "none do respect but you understand-"

"I know that you despise that creature but Hojo wants you to do it. Just retrieve it for science," Rufus interrupted, "take a couple SOLDIERS with you, they can carry it here."

Fayerna sighed and bowed, "as you wish…"

She was about to walk out of the room when Rufus called her back.

"Yes?" she asked.

"Have a good day."

She nodded and walked out of the room. As she rode the elevator down to the main entrance she was soon hit with a reminiscence of what happened 5 years earlier. She clutched her fists as the elevator door opened and stepped out. She exited the building and contacted two SOLDIERS to go along with her to Nibelheim.

1 day later….

They came up to the entrance of the newly re-built town of Nibelheim. She sighed sadly, pain struck her heart; this is where it all happened only a half decade ago and it was still very fresh in her mind. She sniffled some and wiped away a tear, "come, let's get this over with."

They parked their Harleys and entered the village, walking quickly up to the mountains to the entrance of the Mako reactor. They entered the reactor and headed through the halls up to the back room where Jenova's body was. Faye clutched her fists, something wasn't right but she couldn't place her finger on it. She looked around the room before stepping in, "follow me."

The two SOLDIERS took out their sniper rifles and disabled the safeties; they looked around, holding firmly onto their guns. Fayerna glanced around and saw something streak by at the corner of her eye but dismissed it, she reached for Jenova's body, when she heard the guns go off, she drew her sword but didn't turn around. Just then she heard the two SOLDIERS scream and felt blood shower on her lower back and head. Just then a sword blade came around her throat, she chuckled, "it's been awhile, Sephiroth…" she swung her sword around, scratching his chest. He jumped back; a smiled crossed his face, "mother told me that you'd be coming."

"Really?" Faye smiled, she attacked him.

They flew up, their swords collided, and sparks flew, lighting the room temporarily.

"Fayerna, why are you attacking me?" Sephiroth asked.

Faye smiled, "isn't it obvious? You tried to kill me 5 years ago…" she swung again, missing him by an inch.

"Faye…please, that was 5 years ago and I never-"

"Lies!" she swung at him again.

Sephiroth hit her across the face, knocking her down. She got up dazed, Sephiroth landed and embraced her tight, "Faye…I was never going to kill you…I was only going to make you black out and make them think that you were dead. Faye, I love you and I always did love you."

Tears stung her eyes and she look at him; she saw only honesty in his eyes. Tears fell as she kissed him gently on the lips. Sephiroth smiled and kissed her back, more aggressive.

Faye stroked his cheek and kissed him, "I missed you."

Sephiroth kissed her cheek, "I missed you too."

They held each other tight. Just then Reno and Rude walked in with the other Turks, "what are you doing Faye?"