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TWO

Reno rested his feet against the dashboard, ignoring Rude's frown of disapproval. The light was red; he spent the time watching the crown cross the street. He glanced at Rude, the man was watching the light. He returned his gaze to the people. He watched a young man walk across the street, he looked out of place in the black coat. His companion was dressed in a similar fashion; he ran a hand through his long silver hair as he walked.

"Rude," said Reno, with a frown.

Rude waited for Reno to speak.

"Rude," said Reno again, sitting up straight, "look out the window."

Rude look and saw them just a Reno got out the car. He swore and followed.

"Oi, oi, oi," called Reno, electromag across his shoulders.

Yazoo stopped and turned his head slightly. Seeing Reno, he turned and stood facing him. Rude followed Reno at a slower pace and came to a stop next to Reno; Yazoo felt Kadaj step up next to him.

"Back for round two?" asked Reno.

People quickly began to move out the way. Reno stepped forward.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

Kadaj smiled slowly, irritating little red head. Without a glance at his brother, Kadaj took hold of his arm. He stepped forward and spun round; pulling Yazoo into the air. He swung him round twice before letting go and Yazoo sailed though the air, feet first, catching Reno in the chest; pushing him to the ground before using him as a spring board to flip backwards over Rude. He landed and kicked out, his boot hit Rude in the back sending him over as well.

"Huh," said Kadaj.

Yazoo walked over to Kadaj, he stood on Rude's back and Reno's stomach as he went.

"Weapons," said Yazoo. Kadaj nodded and smiled as he saw a weapons shop a couple of blocks up the street. He set off, Yazoo close behind.

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"Altered Jenova cells?" questioned Tifa, "How, what does that mean?" She had not heard Vincent's last words; and Cloud didn't repeat them.

"Sephiroth is able to keep a … presence on earth as long there is a link between him and the planet,' explained Vincent.

"Why only altered cells?" asked Cloud.

"Regular cells would be better but there are none left, Kadaj used the last," said Vincent.

"SOLDIER," pointed out Cloud.

"The Jenova cells fused with a person makes the cells very weak. Weak for what Sephiroth needs them for that is. Given time Sephiroth could gather all of them and possibly have enough. Chances are slim, especially since Geostigma has been cured."

"How many people have altered cells?" asked Cloud, slightly fearing the answer. He knew of two currently in the room.

"I don't know, I'm on my way to the old Shin-Ra building. There might be answers there," said Vincent.

"Meanwhile you need to find Kadaj and his brother before Sephiroth does. He is weak now and will only get stronger if he gets hold of them," added Vincent.

Cloud nodded, he knew Vincent was keeping something from him. Even as the thought passed his mind, Vincent glanced at Tifa and back to Cloud. Cloud gave a small nod; it was something he didn't want Tifa to know. Tifa hadn't seen the glance but she saw Cloud nod.

"You're going after them now?" she asked.

"They might still be in the city," he said getting up. He checked his possessions, making sure he had everything he needed.

"I'm coming with you," she said.

Cloud shook his head.

"Stay here. I'll phone you if anything happens," he said. Vincent didn't want her involved, though unsure why, Cloud decided to follow his lead.

She was about to protest but changed her mind; it was his fight and at least he was eager to start. Vincent walked to the door with Cloud. Tifa watched them, they were up to something.

Outside Vincent turned to Cloud,

"You realise what this could mean?"

Cloud nodded.

"If there are answers, I will find them," said Vincent leaving Cloud standing there.

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The owner of the weapon shop, Brian, prided himself on his range and the quality of each weapon in his store. Another pride of his was his ability to judge a person's character. He found the two young men that walked into his store worrying. They didn't speak or acknowledge his presence. They boldly lifted weapons of their racks and sparred with them before discarding them. He went up to the younger one,

"Excuse me," he started.

The young man didn't even look at Brian as he casually backhanded the shop owner. Landing heavily on the ground, Brian remained quiet as they continued round the shop. The one who had hit him had selected a rather fine sword that Brian knew to be very expensive. The other chose two equally expensive guns before the two of them left the shop. Only after he was sure they weren't coming back did he make his way toward the door of the shop and look out. They two were walking down the street. It was then that Brian noticed the two Turks following them. He pulled his head back inside the shop and shut the door.

Reno picked up speed when he saw Kadaj and Yazoo leave the weapons shop. He set off at a run, Rude close behind. As he got close Yazoo turned and fired but had Reno jumped a moment before. He swung his electromag over his head as he went down. Yazoo stepped to the side as Reno landed where he had been but the electromag hit him on the arm. Yazoo growled as electricity ran across his body. He ducked into a crouch and kicked out with a broad sweep, catching Reno across the shins and sending him to the ground just in time to miss Kadaj's sword swipe. The swipe had missed its target but Rude's kick caught Kadaj under his chin, snapping his head back. Kadaj turned his fall into a back flip and landed on his feet, wiping blood from his mouth with the back of his hand.

Rude reached down and hauled Reno to his feet, the red head winced as he stood. Twice he had landed on the ground, it was unacceptable. Yazoo remained crouched where he was watching them intently, gun in each hand.

"I guess the bomb had more flash than bash," said Reno looking at Rude. Rude gave a one-shoulder shrug.

"You still liked it," he said. Reno nodded,

"Swords or guns?" he asked.

Rude looked at Reno, he brows creased.

"Swords," said Reno pointing at Kadaj, "or guns," pointing at Yazoo.

Before Rude could answer Yazoo leapt forward, rolling between the two Turks. As he stood he spun and put a gun barrel against each head. Kadaj slowly came forward.

"I'm looking for someone," he said.

"Cloud," said Reno knowingly.

"Cloud?" Kadaj looked confused, "No, Sephiroth."

"I hate to be the one to break the news to you," said Reno with a grin, "but he's dead."

Kadaj shook his head.

"It's true," said Reno with a shrug.

"Reno," said Rude in a rather flat voice. Reno looked at his partner, who was looking past Kadaj. Reno followed his gaze.

"Ah," he said in an equally flat voice, "the man in question."