Disclaimer: I don't own anything of the Final Fantasy 7 franchise. All I own are my Orginal characters, their powers, origin story, and the magical land they come from.
A/N: This story follows the story of Advent Children the video game as well as Dirge of Cerberus. With my own storyline intertwined. Whenever you see text in [...] and Italisided then these are when people are having a telepathic conversation. I'm a little new to Fanfic .net so bear with me. I'm learning how to write and post stories here.
Esmee's P.O.V
Fast-Forward
I awaken with the sunlight shining in my eyes through my window. As I sit up and stretch out my limbs, I couldn't help but think about how long we've come to live here. It's been over a month that Lazul and I have moved here, it's been going great. Lazul has gotten close to the kids; they enjoy the thought of having an animal around the house. They have also grown fond of me; I guess they see as an older sibling. 'Which I didn't mind though, I've come to think of them as family, even Tifa. She and I have gotten close; she's become something of a big sister to me.' I thought as I get the dress in my normal outfit. Then I remembered spending time with the others and Yuffie. 'Every once and awhile Yuffie would stop by to hang out with me and sometimes take me and the kids shopping; which was kind of hard for me. I've been so used to wearing my normal clothes; I didn't think I need to get more than I need.' I thought. Not only Yuffie, but the others have dropped by and say hi, especially Vincent. According to Tifa, he doesn't normally drop by to visits. She came up with an idea that it's because of me. At first, I didn't believe her when she told me, but then she mentioned how he acted when I first came to live here. How after his and my fight, he checked on me after I ran off and how he protected me from Reno. I told her that he was just being a good friend by looking out for me, but she still thinks otherwise. However she told me that she's happy that Vincent is starting to open up a little, I'm glad too. Overall everything is going great, but; 'I wish I could say that for everything else.' I thought as I clip my cloak on. 'Cloud hasn't been coming by and the kids miss him, Denzel misses him the most. Tifa told me how he lost his parents during an accident that was caused by the stigma. She also told me that it was Cloud that found him almost dead and brought him to live here. I can see that Denzel looks up to him and needs someone especially during these hard times.' I thought as I fix my hair. As I look at my reflection I stare at my forehead and think about Denzel. 'The Stigma has gotten worse. I've seen people get even sicker and die from the stigma. Denzel's Stigma has started getting worse too.' I thought as I walk out of my room and towards his room, I check on him. As I reach the door I noticed that it's slightly open and I hear a familiar faint voice from inside. "Well Marlene, how does it look?" Said Denzel as I slowly opened the door and I saw Marlene looking at Denzel's head. "Hey what are you two up to?" I asked softly as I walk inside. As I walk in I noticed that Lazul is still fast asleep on Denzel's bed. I guess he stayed by his side all night again just to keep an eye on him as he slept. There's nothing he can do to make it go away, but at least he can give some comfort to take his mind off the pain. "We're just talking. Did we wake you up, sorry?" Marlene asked as I sit on the bed beside Denzel and Lazul. "No sweaty, I wanted to check on you guys before I start working today." I said as I gently pet her head. "How are you feeling today Denzel, do you need my Healing Stone?" I asked as I placed my hand on his head. Then I noticed that he's was burning up. "I'm okay. It hurts now and then but I'm just a little cold that's all." Denzel said while trying to give me a weak smile. "I see," I said as I take my gloves off and place my right hand on his forehead and my left hand on mine. "Well, it looks like you're running a high fever." I said as I take my hands off his and my head and put my gloves back on. "I'll ask Tifa if she has anything that can take care of it. Okay, squirt." I said teasingly as I ruffled his hair playfully making his laugh weekly and then I walk out of the room. I shut the door behind me and let out a sad sigh. Why is this happening to him? There is so much I can do to help him, despite me trying to hide my powers but still there is only so much my powers can. All I can do is be there for them and hope that things will turn out better for Denzel. 'But still; he's just a child! He doesn't deserve to die like this!' I thought angrily as I walked down the steps to the bar. I pushed open the door and I see Tifa washing some of the glasses that had been used today. "Morning Esmee" Tifa said hears me come in. "Morning T." I said back as I sit on one of the bar stools that's in front of her. "Tifa, do you have any medicine for fevers?" I ask as I walk around the counter and picked up a clean towel. "I'm not sure, do you need some?" Tifa asked while she washed some more glasses. "Not for me, but Denzel. He's running a fever and I was wondering if there was anything we could give him?" I said while I started drying the glasses and then putting them up. Just then the phone started ringing. Tifa just ignored it, like she always does now a day. "He's not here anymore." Tifa muttered as the phone rang for the fourth time. I looked down sadly because I knew who she was talking about and she was right. Cloud wasn't here anymore and I can't help but doubt that he'll ever come back. Tifa finally let out a sigh and went up the stairs to answer the phone, while I stayed downstairs and finished washing and drying the glasses. I started humming my favorite song from this world as finish cleaning up the bar. Tifa finally came back about ten minutes later. "Who was it?" I asked while I finished sweeping the floor. "Oh, it was just Reno. You remember Reno, right?" Tufa asked as she leaned on the wall. "How could I not forget the guy that tries to hit on me every time he comes to the bar?" I said sarcastically earning a giggle from Tifa. "So how is he doing now a day?" I asked as I try to hold back my laugh. "He's doing okay. He told me to tell you that he said hey." Tifa said. "Typical Reno; if he can't say hi to me, then he'll have somebody say hey, for him. So what did he want, besides to tell me hi?" I asked as I walk over to the broom closet and put the broom and dustpan up. "Just that he has a job for Cloud. Which reminds me I need to call Cloud?" Tifa said and then she walks up the stairs. As she's halfway there, I stop her. "Hey, Tifa do we have anything for Denzel's fever?" I asked. It's odd when I have to ask twice before she does something that I ask. "Oh right let me check." She said as she walks back downstairs and walks into the kitchen. After about five minutes she walks out with a sad expression on her face. "No we don't have anything but there's some money in the drawer under the shelf. You can go to town and get him something?" Tifa suggested. I nodded my head and walk towards the drawer to get the money. I let out a small sigh while I watched her walk back up the stairs. "Well; girls gotta do what girls gotta do," I said as I grabbed some money out of the drawer and then walked out of the bar. I stood on the sidewalk, but before I walked off to the store I checked if my rod is securely strapped to my thigh. Then I pulled my hood over my head and made sure my bandages are covered. After making sure it was hidden I started walking down the street, I'm glad that we lived about six blocks from the pharmacy. So I only had a little ways to go. Along the way, I passed by many kids just playing around and I could tell that most of them had Geostigma. It kept reminding me about Denzel and how much pain he's going through. I can't help but wonder if there is a cure for this sickness. I came to a stop at the end of the corner prayed a silent prayer for Denzel and the many others that are sick as well to get better. I couldn't bear losing him or any of my new friends. I've already lost my first friends when I came to this world; I'm not going to make the same mistake twice. "I swear it." I said as I continue my way to the store. After about twenty minutes of walking, I finally came up to the pharmacy.
Someone's POV
At long last, my brothers and I have finally arrived at our destination. We park our bikes on a cliff that is a few miles away from the city of Midgar. One of my brother's parks his bike by a rusty old sword stabbed in the ground. Before he turned off his engine, he kicks the sword to the ground. I couldn't help but laugh at his actions. "Hey Kadaj, is that where a big brother lives?" My brother Yazoo asks me. "Yeah," I said smiling with excitement and thrill. "Do you think he'll be glad to see us?" Yazoo asks me again. "Not a chance," I said. "Don't cry Yazoo." Said my other brother Laz. "But mothers with him," Yazoo said as he leans back against his bike. "Maybe not," I said as I park my bike. "Don't cry Laz." Said Yazoo as Laz starts to cry. "But one thing's for sure," Laz said. "She's with big brother, right?" he asks he stand up from his bike. "Yes, he has our precious stone. And we need her; so he can return." I said with a smirk as I hear the sound of a bike coming closer to us. I look over and see our big brother. "He's coming," I said as I watch his black bike pass by. My brothers and I chuckle as Laz and Yazoo reeve their engines and follow in pursuit of him. 'Soon our reunion will be completed, with her help.' I thought.
Esmee's POV
A sudden chill runs throughout my body making my legs buckle and I fall knees causing me to drop Denzel's medicine. 'Wow, what was that?' I thought as I try to steady my nerves. I take a deep breath and stand up; as I reach for Denzel's medicine I suddenly feel my Amethyst pulse within my chest. This has never happened before. 'Why is my amethyst acting this way?' I thought worried, but I shake the thought off and pick up Denzel's medicine and continue my journey back to the bar. As I round the corner that leads to the bar, something tanned brown comes flying into my face. I shrike in surprise and almost dropped the medicine again as I try to take the fuzzy thing off my face, but the furry blur speaks in my thoughts. [Esmee, it's me.] Lazul said in my thoughts. I stop panicking and gently grab the fluff off my face and see it is Lazul in his flying squirrel form. "Lazul, what are you doing here?" I ask looking down at him. "I asked for his help to find you." Said a familiar deep voice. I look up and see Vincent walking over. "Hey, Vincent. What are you doing here?" I ask. "Tifa told me you'd left to the store to get some medicine for Denzel." He explained in his usual monotone voice. "So you came looking for me?" I said surprised. He looks away as a small blush appeared on his face. [I guess he was worried about you Esmee.] Lazul said though my thoughts. I couldn't help but smile at Vincent's worry for me. "Thank you for coming, Vincent. It's nice to have a friend that cares about me enough to meet me halfway." I said as I put a hand on his arm, causing him to look back at me. "Friend?" he said surprised by my words. "Of course, just like everybody else," I said with a smile and then lead the way back to the bar with Lazul on my shoulders. [I'm sorry I woke up so late this morning Esmee. I wanted to make sure that Denzel would be okay during his sleep.] Lazul apologies in my thoughts. [Don't worry Lazul, you were worried about Denzel. I didn't mind. Thank you for that, he needs someone to watch over him.] I said back into his thoughts as I pet his head.
Author's P.O.V ᴥ
"We're back!" Esmee called out into the bar as she, Lazul, and Vincent enter the bar. Tifa and the kids look and see them walk inside. "Welcome backs you three. Esmee did you get the medicine?" Tifa asks. "Yes, I did." Esmee said as she hangs her cloak and runs to the kitchen leaving her friends wondering what she's doing. After five minutes she comes back with a small cut in her left hand and a tiny cup full of bluish-green liquid. "Here Denzel, the pharmacies said to take this with this cup of Green tea with honey." She explained as she hands Denzel the two small cups. Denzel takes the smallest cup and gulps it but the gawks at the bitter taste of the medicine. This caused Esmee, Tifa, and Marlene to laugh at his facial expression after tasting the medicine. "The pharmacies said that you wouldn't like the taste, so he told me to buy Green tea with honey. It'll help the medicine work faster and get rid of the nasty taste." Esmee explained as she hands him the tea. Denzel takes the tea and takes a sip; he's surprised by the taste and continues drinking the tea. "That was delicious; can I have some more Esmee?" Denzel said happily as he sticks out his cup. "Can I have some too Esmee?" Marlene said as she jumps onto the barstool next to Denzel. "Sure; coming right up." She said as she takes Denzel's cup and walks back into the kitchen. There she makes another fresh cup. As she starts to pour the tea into one of the two cups Vincent walks in and asks shyly, "May I have a cup?" Esmee looks over her shoulder and says with a smile, "Sure, Tifa do you want a cup too?" "Yes please." Tifa cried out from the bar. "Alright, Lazul do you want some too?" she asks him as Lazul climbs up her arm and rest on her shoulder, he nods his head telling her yes. "Okay, five cups of Green tea with honey. Coming right up." She said as she walks towards one of the cupboards to get more cups and a dish. Vincent silently watches her grab three more cups and then leaves so she can finish her work. As Vincent leaves, Tifa walks in and sees Esmee pouring the tea into a dish for Lazul and the places it on the floor for him. Esmee notices Tifa and looks up at her. "Hey T," she said as she stands up straight. "Esmee, can I talk to you quickly?" Tifa said as she walks towards her to help her serve the tea. "Sure, what's up Tifa?" Esmee said as she stands by the stove and pours the tea in the second cup. "First, I wanted to thank you for getting the medicine for Denzel, and for taking care of them, it means a lot to them." She said as she passes cups to Esmee so she can pour the tea. "I don't mind at all, Tifa. I'm happy to take care of them, they have grown on me and I want to take care of them." Esmee said as pours the last cup of tea and hands it to her. "Also, I wanted to talk to you about Vincent." She says with a "know it all" smile. "Oh Tifa, I thought we already had this discussion." She said with a sigh as she takes a spoon out from the drawer and then takes out the jar of honey from the cupboard that's above the drawer. "Just hear me out okay." Tifa said as she notices that Esmee can't open the jar. She giggles and takes the jar from Esmee and opens it for her. "Alight." Esmee said in defeat. Tifa glanced around the corner of the kitchen door to see if anyone it's clear and then looks back at her. "I think Vincent might have feelings for you." She said. Esmee looks at her surprised as a small blush appeared on her face. "And I think you feel the same way." Tifa said as she notices her blush goes from a light pink to a rosy red. "No, I-I just." Esmee says as she tries to speak but fails and looks away from her. "I do like him as a friend, but that's all. I'm not so sure about how I feel for him, but I'm sure he doesn't feel the same about me." She said softly as she takes a spoonful of honey and stirrers it into the tea. "I don't know; it just doesn't seem like him. He usually doesn't do stuff like that, but he did it for you." Tifa said as Esmee hands Tifa a spoonful of honey and her stirrers it into her drink. "What do you mean?" Esmee asks looking back at her as she adds some honey to the next cup. "It was after you left to get Denzel's medicine. Lazul and I waited in the bar for you, but Vincent walks into the bar. When he noticed that you weren't here he frowned in disappointment, I couldn't help but smile. When I told him that you weren't here, he acted like he didn't care like always, but then he called Lazul to come with him. Just before he walks out the door I ask him where he's going, and all he said was, "I'm going to see her." And then he left." Tifa explained as Esmee stops what she's doing and listens quietly. "He said that?" Esmee said softly as another blush paints her face. "I can tell you to affect him Esmee. And after seeing his face when he saw you weren't here confirmed that for me." Tifa said a smile as she takes a sip of her tea. "I don't know, I told Lazul that he doesn't seem like the kind of person to open up to anybody so quickly." Esmee said as she pulls out a serving tray and places the cups on them. "You talk to Lazul?" Tifa said surprised. Esmee jumps in surprise that she almost revealed her secret about Lazul. "Of course I do, it's not weird that I talk to my best friend." She said as she chuckles nervously. "That's true; I guess it would get weird if he talked back." Tifa said giggling. "Yeah," Esmee said giggling shyly as Lazul growl lowly at Tifa's comment. "Don't worry Lazul, she's just kidding." Esmee said as she bends down and picks him up in her arms. "I'm sorry Lazul, can you forgive me?" Tifa said as she scratches behind his ear making him purr. Then Lazul jumps out of Esmee's arms and onto Tifa's shoulders, allowing Esmee to carry the tray of drinks. "Just have a little faith Esmee, you'll see; he'll come around." Tifa said placing a hand on her shoulder. "Right," Esmee said as she and Tifa walk back into the bar.
Cloud's P.O.V
"Reno called again, said to hurry. He sounded kind of strange. Be careful okay." Said Tifa's last voice mail. I hung up my phone and park my bike outside the Helen Lodge. I strap my sword on my back and walk up the stair into the lodge. As I walking I pull out my sword and block Reno's rod. He pulls back and strikes again, but I trip him causing him to fall out the door. He recovers and realizes what happened but I close the door before he could do anything. "Okay, so you're good." He said as he opens the door, but I quickly close it and locks it. Suddenly a door opens and Rude walks in the room, adjusting his black gloves and prepare to fight. "Yeah Rude, looking sharp." Said Reno from the other side of the door. Then in a blink of an eye, I point my sword under his shin before he could draw his rod. "Good, you fight like the solder you once claimed to be." Said an all too familiar voice. Suddenly a man wrapped in a white cloth rolls into the room and parks next to Rude. "You haven't lost your touch." He said. Suddenly memories of the explosion at the Shinra company flashes in my mind. "Rufus Shinra." I said surprised to see him. "Do I feel sorry for you?" I said looking back and forth between him and Rude. "The day of the explosion," he started but I cut in. "What do you want from me." but he continued and ignored my question "I managed to get help but," so I cut in again. "Who were the guys that attacked me?" but again he ignored my question. "There was something-" "I'm leaving." I said fed up with this. "We need your help cloud." Rufus said. "I'm not interested!" I said bluntly. "I acknowledge that Shinra; owes the planet a lot. Therefore it's our responsibility to set things right." He said. "I'm still out here." Reno yelled from outside the door. "As a first step, we've begun an investigation in Sephiroth's wake. It's been two years, now that the world is back on its feet again; what poses the greatest threat?" he explained as he looks at his right hand and then places it down. "Well, that one's easy; Geostigma. And we have reason to think that Sephiroth is the one behind this. The people blame the mako reactors, the power plants, and even the Lifestream for stigma. However, that blame is misplaced. The Lifestream has lived longer than the planet and yet, there has been no mentioning of the stigma in any recorded history." Rufus said continuing his explaining. "So what happened during our time that changed everything?" he said looking at me through the cloth. "I can only think of one thing, the arrival of Sephiroth." He said but I interrupt him. "Sephiroth is dead." I said bluntly. "Yes, but has his mind died? What if he somehow dissolved into the lifestream coursing through the planet?" Rufus said. 'What does he mean?' I thought looking at him. "I know; it's only my hypotheses. However, it is possible. We can't cure the stigma until we know the truth, so we took action. We searched for any remaining traces of Sephiroth. We started, do you know where?" He said. "Yep, at the northern cave" Reno yelled from the other side of the door. "Do you know what we found?" Rufus asks. "Relax, we didn't find anything. However, not all went as planned. You see, we were interrupted by Kadaj and his gang." He said. "Kadaj?" I said. "Yes, he'll come after you as well. If they haven't already found you." Rufus said. "Leave me out of this." I said bluntly. "How your ties to Sephiroth run as deep as ours do. If Kadaj's purpose is to prepare for the moment, we stand in the way as his greatest threat." Rufus said. "Moment?" I ask wondering what he means. "Sephiroth...reborn," he said. "Are you done talking?" I ask starting to get annoyed by not getting any answers. "Let's get to the issue at hand, to combat Kadaj. We need someone with your expertise, will you join us. Former soldiers Cloud." Rufus said. "Humph, in my head." I said as I turn away from him and face the door and unlock it. "What's this stuff about, a gemstone?" I ask as I remembered what they kept telling me during our fight. "Why did Kadaj say something?" Rufus said in a teasing voice. "Rufus, if you're hiding something?" I warned him. "I'd never keep a secret. Not from a comrade, although, I'm not the one who's been keeping secrets from you." He said. "What do you mean?" I ask him as I fully face him. "I see, so she hasn't told you." Rufus said as runs his hand through his cloth. "But after what happened four years ago, I can see why she hasn't told anybody. Even I wouldn't want to remember." Reno said as he sticks his head through the crack of the door. "What are you talking about?" I said as my patient is getting thin. "Reno and Rude have told me that you've made a new friend and that she has a little friend that travels with her who watches and protects her." He explained. "Esmee." I said surprised that he was talking about her. "So that's her name. Hmm, what a lovely name." he said intrigued. "What going on, what do you know about Esmee?" I said bluntly. "It's not my story to tell Cloud, but I would like to meet her." He said as he rolls his wheelchair towards the door. "Would you be so kind as to take us to her?" Rufus said as he turns his head to face me. "Whatever." I said as I push my past Reno and walk to my bike. 'What's going on?' I thought as I mount my bike and reeve the engine and wait for Rufus. When I see their car pull up I turn my bike and lead them to the bar where I know she's there. 'Esmee, what are you hiding?' I said as I watch the road change from desert to city.
Author's P.O.V ᴥ
"Here you go you two." Esmee said as she serves Denzel their tea. "Thanks, Esmee." They said together as they take a sip of their drink. "How are you feeling Denzel, any better?" Esmee said as she takes her gloves off and checks his temperature with hers. "I feel better." Denzel said as he places his hand over hers and looks up at her. "I'm glad to hear that. Your fever has broken, that's good." She said smiling at her. "Denzel was right this is good Esmee." Marlene said with a tea mustache on her face. "Thank you, Marlene, I'm glad you like it." She said as she takes a napkin and wipes her face. "You're Welcome." Marlene said smiling. Esmee then hands the last cup to Vincent. "Here's your Vincent. Enjoy." Esmee said smiling to him. He nodded his head and takes a sip of his drink. "This is good." He said before he takes another sip of his tea. Before I could say thank you; the door opens, causing everyone to look and see a man in a wheelchair and a white cloak that covered his entire body. Tifa stands beside the kids to decide whether or not to tell them to go upstairs. Vincent glared at the man, and Tifa did the same. Reno and Rude walk inside and then Cloud walks in the door moments later and approached them. "Cloud!" Denzel and Marlene said together. They jump off their stools and run towards him, but Tifa stops them. "What's he doing here?" Vincent said as he glares at the man. "I don't know. He wants to talk to Esmee." Cloud said as he looks at Esmee and then back at the man. "So you must be Esmee." He said as he approaches her. "What do you want with Esmee?" Vincent said as he stands next to Esmee. "I believe your new friend has some that I need." The man said as he looks at Esmee, a smirk can be made out on his face. Esmee backs away since he was unfamiliar to her. Lazul senses her uneasiness and transforms into his tiger form and then stands in front of her growling at the strange man. "So this is the guardian beast that protects you. Tell me, does the jewel on his chest have something to do with it?" the man said to Esmee surprising her and Lazul. "Why are you asking her that, Rufus? She doesn't know." Cloud said the one named Rufus. "Oh, I think she does. After all, they came from the same world." Rufus said as he looks at Cloud and then back at Esmee. "What?!" Said everyone but Rufus, Reno, and Rude. "Yep, your friend here is not from around here." Reno said randomly. "She and her little pet is not even from our world." Rude said as he pushes his shades upon his nose "What do you mean?" Vincent asks. "If you don't believe me, the proof is hidden behind those bandages. You see, she has a special mark her." Rufus said as he points to Esmee's forehead, causing Esmee's heart to stop. Lazul's anger reached his peak and prepared to charge, "That's enough Azure." Esmee said stopping his attack. "I guess; there's no use hiding now." Esmee said sadly as she slowly raises her hands to the back of her head and undoes the bandages. When the bandages are losing, she pulls them away from her head revealing jewel on her forehead. Everyone stares in awe as they gaze upon the unworldly jewel on her forehead. "So it's true." Marlene said as she steps around Tifa and looks at Esmee. "Yes, it's true. I'm not from here." Esmee said sadly as she turns and smiles sadly at her. "Such a beautiful jewel." Rufus said suddenly. "What do you want from us? You seem to know an offal lot about me and my friend." Esmee said looking at Rufus unsure if she should trust him. "I see, you like to get to the point. I can understand that since you spent all these years keeping your identity a secret." Rufus said playful teasing her. "What do you want?" Esmee said, this time ordering him. "Very well then, I am Rufus Shinra. Whether you've heard of me or not isn't the point here. The point is...there is a man named Kadaj that is after you." Rufus said. "Why is he after her?" Vincent said. "He is after a jewel that is the source of great power called the" Rufus started. "The Stone of Amethyst." Said Esmee finishing his sentence. "Correct. Now, would you be so kind as to explain what The Stone Amethyst is." Rufus said as he runs his hand through the cloth. "Very well, The Stone of Amethyst is a powerful jewel which grants whoever possesses it immense power." Esmee explained. "Now where is the stone?" Rufus asks. "Why do you wish to know?" She asks suspiciously. "We want to know if it's safely hidden. That is all Miss Esmee." Rufus said reassuring her. "Well, it is beyond their reach. It's hidden somewhere only Lazul and I know. So they won't find it, let alone touch it; unless I allow them to." Esmee explained as she places a hand over her chest. "But why; Esmee?" Cloud asks looking at her. "Because The Stone of Amethyst is a part of me. I was born with its powers and only I can give its power to anyone or deny them the power. That is why I was entrusted with the guardianship of the jewel because my powers would keep the jewel pure and untainted." Esmee explained as she looks at everyone, seeing their shocked faces. She looks down in shame for hiding the truth about herself from her friends. "Is that all you wish to know Mr. Shinra?" Esmee asks the strange man in white. "Just one more, how would they be able to take the stone from you?" He asks. "I'm not sure, they never told me." Esmee said looking down at her feet. "I see." Rufus said as he runs his hand through the cloth over his body. "Thank you for the warning Mr. Shinra. I appreciate it." Esmee said as walks to the coat rack and takes her cloak and puts it on. "Esmee?" Marlene said making her stop halfway. As she and the others watch what she's doing. "All good things must come to an end, I guess." Esmee said as she clips her cloak. "Esmee, what are you-" Cloud said but stopped when Lazul walks towards her side and rubs his head against her hand. "I'm sorry I deceived you all and I'm so sorry for all the trouble we've caused you all." Esmee said as reaches for her hood and pulls it over her head. "Denzel, I'm glad that I was able to ease the pain of your stigma and your fever and I'm sorry I couldn't do anything more to help you. But I'm so glad that I meet you, Marlene, Tifa, Cloud, and Vincent and that we all became friends; even if it was for a short time. I will never forget your kindness and your friendship." She continued as she gently runs her hand through the fur on Lazul's head. "Esmee why are you saying such things?" Vincent said as he takes a step towards her but stops when she speaks. "It would be better if I left and never returned. I couldn't bear the thought that you all got hurt not when I can prevent it. I lost friends before; I'm going to lose you guys the same way." She said as she turns and faces them with her head hung low. "Esmee, what do you-?" Tifa said but stopped mid-sentence by Esmee. "Good-bye," she said with a sad smile on her face. Tifa tried to reason with Esmee, but she didn't want to hear it. Suddenly Lazul turns into a big bird and wrapped his wings around Esmee; then a sudden gust of wind blows around everyone causing the door to swing open. As they covered their eyes from the gust of wind, Vincent catches a glimpse of Esmee and sees tears began to forming in her eyes as their eyes meet. 'I'm so sorry' were the last word he sees her say before Lazul flies out the door and into the sky. "Esmee!" Marlene cries out as she runs out the door after her but Cloud stops her halfway. "Esmee, what are we going to do?" Lazul asks as he carries her gently in his talons. "I don't know anymore." She said in a whisper as her as she tries to hold back her tears, not having the strength to looking back.
Vincent's POV
After Esmee and Lazul left
Nothing but silence is heard as we all look at the door where Esmee and Lazul are last seen. "Esmee," Marlene said sadly as tears begin to fall from her eyes as she clings to Cloud's side. "Reno, Rude we're done here," Rufus said breaking the silence. Before he could reach the door, Cloud spoke. "Wait, Reno mentioned something about something that happened four years ago. What was it?" he asks as he pets Marlene on the head and then stands up. He was silent for a moment not once looking at us. "Shinra!" I said harshly as I glare at him. "It was four years ago. We can assume that was when they came to our world. We don't know why or how she came here from her world but she did. During that time there was a report about an accident in Enland that a family was killed. The report stated that is was a family of three and that they were attacked and killed. However, there was no trace of the killer or what caused the killer to disappear. The only trace that was left was claw marks and what appear to be remnants of magic performed by a mage. But the strangest thing is that this form of magic has never been seen before." Rufus said and then leaves without another word. After they left, we all thought back on what Rufus informed us about. "Esmee, she's not coming back is she?" Denzel said sadly as he looks down at his feet. "I don't know sweetie," Tifa said. "Come on let's get ready for dinner." She said softly as gently guides Denzel and Marlene upstairs. There's more to the story that Rufus is letting on. Who was the family, what was the cause of the tragedy that destroyed the family and their attacker? Why did she keep her identity hidden for all these years? So many questions rush through my head as try to piece the story together. Not only had that but something about the Stone of Amethyst seemed very familiar. I don't know where I heard of it. "Wow, what a crazy day," Cloud said as he sighed heavily. "Cloud, there seems to be more to Esmee's story than what Rufus said," I said looking at him. "I agree. We need to hear her side of the story." He said as he looks out the window. Suddenly we hear footsteps coming down. We look and see Tifa enter the bar. I looked between Cloud and Tifa, thinking the same thing. "So what do we do?" Tifa asks. Cloud becomes silent for a moment and then looks at us. "We're going to have to find her," Cloud said as he runs his finger through his blond hair. For some reason, I couldn't help up a smile, the thought that we'll bring her back made me happy somehow. "I'll call the others and tell them what happened. We'll find them faster with their help." Tifa said happily as she runs back up the stairs. "So where do you think they went?" Cloud asks as he looks at me. "Knowing Lazul, probably somewhere where she will feel safe and calm. A place where she can ease her now troubled heart." I said. Then, it hit me: the Lucrecia's Cave, where I first met her. That's where I'd go to calm my troubled mind. Perhaps they went there, too. I headed for the door, with the hope that she'll be there. "Vincent, where are you going?" Cloud asks stopping me halfway out the door. "I think I know where to start. I'll be back later." I said and then I walked out the door, heading towards
Alright we have arrived at the start of the Advent children Game storyline. hopefully you all will enjoy the intertwining of my Orginal storyline and the video game.
