Deepground.

Vincent's POV

I made my way into the president's entrance to deep ground. I encountered several enemies on my descent but none too tough. When i reached a large room, i was confronted by yet another black widow. I roll my eyes at the mechanical enemy in front of me. It wasn't hard to take down all other times, so it was going to be a breeze this time. And sure enough, i took it down with ease. I holstered my cerberus and pressed on. But it became very clear, very fast that i was lost. I pause for a moment and take out my phone to call Shelke, but all i got was the tone saying the number was unavailable. I took a moment to re think everything when my phone rang. I was expecting Shelke, when i heard Tifa's voice i was shocked. "hey, i got through!" i looked on in confusion "Tifa?" i hear another voice in the back ground, Barret. "wha? You got through? Yo! Vincent! You still alive?" then i hear Tifa's voice once more "of course he is! We're talking to him aren't we? And do you really have to shout right next to my ear?!" i hear Barret laughing "sorry 'bout that Tifa!" then once again, i hear Tifa "i appologise, Vincent. Here's Cloud" the next voice i hear was Cloud. He sounded very calm "Vincent?" i sigh before replying. All that with Barret and Tifa had given me a headache "Cloud, it's been a while. Cid's airship?" "we lost contact about fifteen minutes ago. I don't think we need to worry though, those two should be fine." i smile a little before replying "yeah, and what about you?" "what do you think?" after Cloud's voice, i hear Tifa again "right! You can count on us!" and then Barret's loud voice comes bellowing down my ear again "when i'm through, there won't be a single sucka standing!" i shake my head at his words and roll my eyes. "right..." the next voice i hear was Cloud's again "and as for you?..." i clear my throat before replying "don't worry. Leave deep ground to me" i hear Cloud's voice once more "can you hold on a second? Tifa!" his voice was once again replaced by Tifa "got it! I'm sending you a map of the Shinra building. Deep ground is below the complex. Take an elevator as far down as you can go. Good lu.." she was cut off once more by Barret's loud voice yelling down the phone and almost piercing my ear drum "give em hell Vincent!" i hear Tifa once more, she sounded a little annouyed "Barret, i thought i told you to..." and then back to Cloud's calm voice "don't go getting yourself killed now!" they hang up and i sigh with relief. I loved my friends, but my ear needed some rest from the shouting and bickering.

I begin moving again through the complex. Taking out all deep ground soldiers i encountered. When i finally reach the elevator i was looking for, i was confronted by Azul. He was stood there smirking at me. "so, Rosso didn't survive?" my body begins to emit that familiar red glow as Azul begins to laugh a little "something inside you wants out. It's stench is so very familiar. Come, Vincent. Show me your rage! Now, let the killing begin!" the elevator begins to descend as Azul charges at me. I dodge his attacks and begin firing my cerberus. He was strong but i was much faster. Eventually i wear him down. His gun fell to the floor and he looked to me with an evil grin "this is how a battle should be. Don't you think so? Now feel my true strength! Feel the wrath of Azul the Cerulean!" i watch as he transforms into the beast he once was at the WRO. We began to fight again, his strength was better than before but no match for me. I successfully dodge his attacks and fire several rounds of bullets into him. Eventually causing him to pause and look to me. He charges forward and takes a swing at me, knocking me into the railing of the elevator. "stand! This isn't over yet!" i bring myself to my feet and look to him, anger in my eyes and a fire in my veins. I charge towards him and drive my fist into his chest. A bright red glow begins to eminate again as he looks down to me "why you!" a huge explosion blinds his vision. My body turns into Chaos as Azul watches on "Chaos?" i stand there in Choas' form and pick up Azul's gun. Giving him an evil smirk before launching it deep into his stomach, piercing him straight through. He brings his eyes up to mine "it looks like you were more a beast than i. Very well, i'll see you again Vincent...in hell!" i can feel the fire inside me as Chaos powers himself, sending a huge energy ball into Azul, knocking him flying over the railings. As he falls he begins shouting "hail Weiss!" Chaos begins to roar and screech as the fire burns inside me. I notice a phone drop by the side of me and then, "i'm so sorry" 'Lucrecia'

I open my eyes to see i'm standing in a life preserver again, in the Shinra manor. Lucrecia looking in to me, her eyes full of sadness. "Vincent, just a little longer. Then i can let you out" i watch as she turns around and falls to her knees. Bringing her hand up to her head "what's wrong with me lately? Maybe i've been working too hard." the scene around me changes again, this time Hojo is in front of me too. He was laughing loudly "i thought i heard a rat down here! And just what do you think you're doing with my failed experiment?" her voice was high and she was angry as she responded to him "get out of my lab!" he moves his hand in front of her "silence! I'm the one giving the orders around here!" i watch him approach her. I thought he was going to strike her, but he notices the computer behind her and begins laughing. "Omega? Chaos?" he turns to me and laughs again "i see. Another experiment? You're using this fine specimen to finish your thesis, aren't you, Doctor?" she begins shaking her head furiously "no, you're wrong!" he laughs once more "am i? Once a scientist, always a scientist. I must say, how happy this fellow must be. Helping his beloved, even after he's began rotting away." Hojo begins laughing loudly again as he walks away, leaving Lucrecia crying with her head in her hands. She looks to me "no, this is no experiment, it's..."

The scene fades around me and i find myself lying on my back staring to the ceiling. "Chaos, Lucrecia used me to...Lucrecia...so this pain is..." i gather myself to my feet and walk over to the phone that was dropped behind me. As i pick it up, my eyes go wide "Shelke?" i feel the elevator rumble and come to a stop. I had finallly reached the bottom. "deep ground, Shinra's darkest secret. Three years of hell below and now a world of hell above. The path to darkness opens once more." as the doors open, my eyes go wide and i gasp at the sight in front of me. There stood a huge reactor with the number '00' on the front, and a huge underground city. I shook my thoughts clear and proceeded through the city. I encounter several enemy gargoyles along with deep ground soldiers. I took all enemy troops out with ease and pressed on towards the main room. As i walk into one room , a dark tornado seems to make it's way around me. I try to run, but it's no use. I am completely surrounded by darkness, apart from one shred of light. Then i hear a female voice "don't let Chaos control you. You cannot be contained by his darkness, because a part of you was born from it. Find yourself. Regain control." i look around me and then concentrate on my surroundings. Before long, i was able to jump straight out from the dark coccoon that had swallowed me. I stand there watching as it swirled around before making my way deeper into the city. As i walk on, i start to notice more black energy spots appearing. I scout the room several times before my eyes fall on a man. He was stood there, arms held back and his face was partially covered. "a pleasure to finally meet you, Vincent" i narrow my eyes and snarl "Nero!" he sighs and continues to talk "at first i thought you were nothing more than a nuisance. However, it seems i can no longer let you run about unchained. I must protect my beloved brother!" i look to him in confusion "your brother?" he lets out a small laugh "dear Weiss, powerful Weiss. The only person who ever loved me! And the only person i will ever love, however..." i watch as he hangs his head and sighs "but that is all forgotten. In a matter of moments, everything will change." i scowl at him "what did you do with Shelke?" he let's out a satisfied grunt "Shelke? Ah yes, what did i do with her? I do recall running into the lass when i journeyed to the airship. A feisty one she is. The girl is inside me, lost like a little puppy" i couldn't stand to hear him any longer, so i raise my gun to him. He stares at me and laughs "so you wish to dance?"

He quickly draws his weapons and lunges at me. I fire several rounds to him, but his barrier stops them from penetrating him. I dodge his attacks as i lower his energy barrier. It was hard work, but once it was down, i fired at him relentlessly. It was a tough fight, but i managed to defeat him. Or so i thought. He stands up and smirks at me "impressive. Perhaps Azul and Rosso never stood a chance against the mighty Valentine. But enough! I have other matters to attend to" i find myself being consumed by the darkness once again. I see Shelke sat hunched over in a bubble of energy. "so this is the end..." i hear her words and run to her. She looks up to me and smiles as i hand her phone to her "i think you dropped this. Unless you find something appealing about this place, i suggest we leave. Come on" she nods and i take her hand, leading us both out of the darkness. As we leave the darkness, Nero was sat there waiting and watching. He snarls "i see, soul wrought of terra corrupt. My darkness would have no control over you, would it? So i must try a different dance. How about..." i watch on as a huge cloud of darkness begins to form behind him. I begin to take out my cerberus when a shuriken hits the ground in front of him and bullets come flying in his direction. I look up to notice Yuffie in her cloak and Vicky, standing up high. I smile as my eyes fall on Vicky's form as she furiously fires bullets towards Nero. A bright light begins to shine from Yuffie's shuriken as she and Vicky jump down "even in a world where fear and dispare reign over the heavens, you must never forget. There is always light!" Yuffie's words brought comfort to me as i watched her stand up to Nero with Vix by her side. She began talking again "that's right, bask in my rays evildoers! Feel the radience of Wutai super ninja, Yuffie Kisaragi! Back and ready for action" there was an awkward silence between everyone until Nero sighed "my brother calls" he quickly dissapears into his darkness and i notice Shelke sprawlled on the floor. I walk over to her and kneel down by her side, shortly followed by Yuffie and Vix. "are you alright?" she looks up to me, hurt and confusion in her eyes "i...i don't know. Maybe i was dreaming" just then, i hear Yuffie screaming and i look over to her waving her hands "hey! Over here guys!" i watch as she trips over and begins to moan. Sighing, i stand up and make my way over to Vix. She smiles at me as i approach her "i couldn't let you have all the fun now could i?" i return her smile and a warm feelings flows through my body "i suppose not. I'm glad you're here" she places a hand on my shoulder and smiles brightly at me once more.