I'm sad to say this, but this chapter will be the last of Season One. So, what better way to end it then with a concert by the Dueling Death Roses! Enjoy the final chapter of Season One of the Insanity Saga!
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story, my OCs, and the saga. Thank you.
Cloud sat on the edge of the stage, head in his hands, remembering what had happened to him the past few hours. He had fallen to the darkness, became a monster, and tried to kill his new friends. He looked up at the sky, remembering Aerith and Zack from Midgar. Behind him, Kairi, Toby and the Pharaoh were setting up instruments for their concert. One microphone was set up for Cloud. He stood up, the stars blinking in and out in the night sky.
"Aerith…"
-A few hours later-
The cheering fans were standing up in the bleachers of the stadium while a lone spotlight illuminated Cloud's figure. Soon, the crowd silenced as they heard the other members beginning with a killer guitar solo.
Cloud:
I took their smiles and made them mine.
I sold my soul just to hide the light.
And now, I see what I really am…
A thief, a whore, and a liar.
All:
I run to you.
Call out your name.
I see you there,
Farther away.
Cloud:
I'm numb to you,
Numb and deaf and blind.
You give me all but the reason why.
I reach but I feel only air and I,
Not you, not love, just nothing.
All:
I run to you.
Call out your name.
I see you there.
Farther away.
Cloud:
Tried to forget you.
But without you,
I feel nothing.
Don't leave me here by myself.
I can't breathe.
They repeated the chorus two more times while the instruments faded out at the end. The crowd exploded into applause and cheers. But Cloud didn't notice. He was just staring up at the sky. Coiled green light met his eyes, and the image of Aerith and Zack appeared in his mind.
"You did well, Cloud," Aerith smiled.
"You belong with them now…" Zack whispered. Cloud nodded, a smile slowly coming to his face. He saw Zack give him a small salute, and Cloud lifted his hand.
"See you," he muttered, the Lifestream fading from the sky. Behind him, Kairi stood, staring at the stars.
"You know, the night makes you wonder, doesn't it?" she inquired. Cloud turned his head.
"It does."
Was it a good ending to Cloud's story?
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