I just watched Advent Children and this had to happen or I would die. I dont wanna disturb anyone but there is going to be a helluva lot of drama, suspence and pregnant men. Yes, I did say MEN. Three of them in fact. Come on. Reno's a darling... but thats all you're getting! Hahahahahahaha! Have fun!

Disclaimer: Dont own any of the characters, blah blah, dont own the title its a Sisters of Mercy song, blah blah blah, i think we're done here ;)

NINE WHILE NINE

Prologue - The Beginning

"You need to be careful with this. I has been untouched until now, its power unknown. But it is feared, by some, that with talk of Seperoth's rising by way of Kadaj and his gang, it may fall into the wrong hands." Vincent Valentine spoke flatly as he place a ball of deep blue, shining materia into Cloud Strife's hands. Cloud regarded the ball curiously.

"So why should I take it? If it's such a rare and unknown power then why does anyone think that I can preotect it? What's to say I won't be the one to abuse it?"

Vincent's eyes seemed to darken and the tone of his voice dropped. "You are trusted, Cloud. I am deeply sure that you would not betray such trust."

It was much less a statement than a question. Cloud sighed deeply. "Fine I'll take it." He spat and turned away, sliding the object into his pocket as he mounted his bike. Vincent just stood and watched wordlessly as Cloud rode away.

"I hope he has the strength to fight the temptation..."