A New Ally: Hiro's Past

Hiro, age 15, sat down at Zek's grave. It was located outside of Kalm, since Zek was born there. Hiro hasn't changed much, his hair was still down to his lower neck, his scar still covered up. He never revealed it to Xen or the others. He wore a black T-shirt with blue jeans, and black sneakers. Rachel has changed also, wearing black every single day. Everytime a man would hit on her, she would go mad, cry, and run off to Zek's room, which she now resides at.

Hiro looked at the grave mark, and took Zek's blade. HIro held up the sword he was used against both Sephiroth and Tevin, and he sighed. "I wish that you could've of lived." Hiro stabbed the sword within the grave, and looked at the blade. "I remebered when you named that blade."

Flashback.

"Hey Hiro!" Zek said running up to the 9 year old. Hiro turned to Zek, who was holding out a regular blade. "This is my sword Knight Blade!" said Zek proud. "But Zek, that is just a regular sword." said Hiro looking at the blade. Zek laughed. "Well, yes, but watch this!" Zek turned to a giant steel cube, which appeared out of no where. "I have summoned this Steel cube, which no ordinary blade can even pentrate." Zek then slashed the steel cube, causing it to shatter. "Woah! Thats so cool!"

Hiro laughed at the memory, and cried a little. "Thank you Zek, for everything you have ever done for me.." Hiro started to walk off, but then a slight brezze went by. A voice said somthing: "Your welcome.." Hiro smiled. I wont let you down Zek. Hiro walked down the trail, held his hand to the air. "Teleport to Axens!" Hiro whole body dissapeared, and he arrived at Axens, but Hiro gasped at the sight. "N-N-N-no..."

The town was destroyed, bodies everywhere, and two men standing near the town. "Wow, all dead?" said the red haired man. "Yea Reno, well...there is one that is alive. He is a old man, luckly in shape. There was a small girl who was kidnapped, her name is Larsina Mada. She only had a sister, but she died in the raid as well." said the one Shinra guard. "Hey you!" Hiro ran up to them, sword drawn. "What are you doing here? I want to know your name!" said Hiro, pointing the sword to Reno's throat. "Hey! Calm down! My name is Reno, one of the Turks. And you are?" Hiro put his sword down, but still had it out. "Hiro Aoyama, I was a resident of this town." said Hiro. "Oh, the old man has been asking for you." said Reno pointing towards the gate to the exit. Hiro nodded, and ran off.

Xen stood there, waiting for Hiro. He has somehow surived the raid, and must of fought the attackers. He wasn't sctrached, but his gi was tore up. "Hiro! Thank goddness!" Xen hugged his student, and cried a silent tear. "What happen? Who did this?" asked Hiro looking directly at his master. "A group of men, strong to...they said they would be back fo us.." said Xen. Hiro wondered what they had against them. Axens was a peaceful village, they only faught in the Wutai war, and then stood out of every other conflict. "Hiro, I need to train you the best I can." Hiro looked at his master concerend. "Master..I overheard that man saying that Larsina was kidnapped and that Rachel died.." Hiro said, tears falling silently. "Hiro, they died during the raid, so I will teach you how to defend yourself fully." Hiro nodded towards his master. "Where do we train?" asked Hiro. "I have a house in the middle of the wasteland outside of Midgar."

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"Focus! Focus!" Xen said pacing while Hiro slashed the ten steel cubes, causing them to split in half. "NO NO NO! Put more power into your blade! Keep your balance! Focus!" Hiro sighed. "I get it! I have to focus enough energy into my blade and while I strike it, it should shatter!" HIro tried it again, but cut them in half. Xen starting hitting Hiro in the head. "YOU DID IT WRONG AGAIN!" Hiro turned to his master. "We shouldn't be training! We have to save Larsina!" said Hiro, litterly about to explode. "Hiro, she must be dead." said Xen. Hiro sighed. Larsina, please don't be dead.

As they trained, Hiro finnaly got it, shattering all ten cubes at the same time. "Good! Now I am going to teach you my sacred move." said Xen, taking out his sword, pointing it to Hiro. "It is called Heaven's Slash. A long time ago, the best demon hunters used this move on Demon Lords." Hiro nodded, and got into his stance. "This takes 40 years to master, so.." Xen focused holy power into his sword, and then began to slash at Hiro with ease, and then trying to stab him, but he fell over. "I have only been doing it for 30 years, so it.." He looked up, amazed. "No...it...isn't...possible..."

Hiro's blade was covered with light. He sighed, and charged at his master. He started to slash him, hitting him everysingle time. He then stabbed him, and took his blade out and cut him with bone crushing strengh five more times. He then unleashed more holy power in his blade and cut him, causing a explosion.

Hiro looked at his master, who was clapping? Wasn't he suppose to be on the ground? "Master, why aren't you on the ground?" asked Hiro concerend. "I am already dead, I have been since you came back." said Xen smiling. "Wait what!???!" Xen's body was fading. "I must go back to the Lifestream. I am counting on you to safe Larsina, if she is alive." Hiro started to cry, his own body falling to the ground. "NO! Master! Your the only one I have! I can't go on my own!" Xen smiled, while his head was the only thing left. "You are the only one who can beat them..." He then dissapeared, leaving Hiro alone. "No...I am alone now..." Hiro started to punch the ground. He sighed, and stood up. "I am not going to let them all down, I am going to save Larsina."

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Hiro was trying to find any clues on where Larsina may be, but no luck. He was sitting outside a inn, waiting for a answer. Until...

"Hey Hiro!" Hiro turned and saw Reno, who was right beside him. "Hey, you might need a little help." Hiro sighed and started to walk off. "Aw, your leaving? Even though I know where Larsina is!" Hiro stopped. "Where is she?" Reno laughed, and looked at Hiro. "I will help you find her, but you have to pay me!" Hiro smirked. Might as well. "Alright, take me to her. You help me get her back, and I will pay you." Reno laughed. It is just like she said: He is brave, strong, but somtimes can be a little hard headed...

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