Rebellious Love: Part 2

Chapter 1: "Sephiroth's comeback"

OK, this is the first chapter of Part 2. I decided to write it in the same story, not as a different one, so you can go back to the previous chapters and look something up, if necessary.

A year had passed. Kadaj had divorced his wife and had married Tifa. He had also given up his duties as President and had let the people vote for their own governor. The days of his evil dictatorship belonged to the past. Now all he wanted was to live with Tifa, work with her at the bar and take care of their little daughter, Lilith. After what Sephiroth had done to Tifa, the doctors had said that her womb could not be restored exactly to it's first condition and that it would be almost impossible for her to have children. However, she and Kadaj did everything they could, and with the power of their love, Lilith was born. The doctors said it was a miracle and her parents were the happiest people on earth.

However, deep in their hearts, they feared that Sephiroth would return. That dreadful night, Cloud ran after him, but he lost him in the forest. Now that time had passed, though, the fear had worn off.

It was a windy evening. It was quite early, and no customer had come to the bar yet. Kadaj and Cloud were sitting at a table, chatting. Although they had never become best friends, they had at least become used to each other. Tifa was upstairs putting the baby to sleep. At some point, Cloud stood up and went to the toilet. Just a moment later someone walked into the bar. He wore a black cloak with a hood that hid his face. Kadaj stood up and went to help him.

"May I help you?" he asked.

The cloak fell off the stranger's shoulders and revealed his face. Kadaj gasped. It was Sephiroth.

"Well, well, well… My old friend Kadaj…"

"What are YOU doing here?"

"Oh, I was just passing by and I thought, why not go and say hello to my dear old friend Kadaj? And I think I also made a promise…"

"What promise?"

"I thought you, of all people, would remember! I promised you that I would come back for you… And I keep my promises…"

Sephiroth drew his sword. Kadaj ran and took his from behind the bar. Swords clashed. Just then, Cloud came in and, seeing Sephiroth, he joined the battle to help Kadaj. Tifa heard the noise and ran downstairs to see what was happening. Sephiroth, seeing that other people were gathering around and getting tired of fighting two people at once, ran out the door yelling:

"I promise I'll make you suffer Kadaj!"

Both Kadaj and Cloud were tired but fortunately not wounded. Tifa ran and hugged Kadaj.

"Are you OK honey? I got so scared when I saw you fighting!"

"Don't worry, honey, I'm fine. I just can't believe he is back!"

Before they could say another word, aloud crashing noise came from their bedroom. They all ran upstairs. The window was broken and Lilith's crib was empty.

"NOOO! NOT MY BABY!" Tifa screamed and fell into Kadaj's arms crying.

Kadaj's anger was uncontrollable.

"If he touches only a hair from my daughter, I swear I'll tear him to pieces with my bare hands!"

"Don't worry Tifa. I'll go, together with Kadaj, and get Lilith back!" said Cloud.

"But you might get killed!" Tifa said.

"Cloud is right Tifa. We have no choice. I promise you, I'll bring our daughter back, safe and sound."

Tifa helped them pack some stuff quickly into a bag. As Cloud gathered anything he thought would be useful to them, she pulled Kadaj aside. Her eyes had widened with fear, although she tried to look calm.

"Promise me, that, whatever happens, you will take care of yourself."

He took her in his arms and held her tightly.

"Don't worry…I promise…and I promise I'll bring our daughter back."

They kissed deeply. Then, reluctantly, he let go of her and walked towards his motorbike. Together with Cloud, he rode into the night, leaving behind a devastated and anxious Tifa.