Fountain of Youth

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Chapter 5: Battle against Fate

I could still feel the cold steel that the past me did. I never thought I would believe in this crap but to see all of these things . . .

"Cut him down. Take him to my Cabin." I was so tired and dehydrated. My eyes were barely open but I could see Tidus. He cut me down and drug me down and took me to the Cabin.

"We will be at the island soon. This is where he usually dies. Inform me when we reach the dock." I heard a door close and footsteps coming towards me. The next thing I knew there was water being thrown into my face.

"Fuck, what are you doing?" Sora had another glass. He handed it to me. "You need to man up Riku! The royal life has made you into a girl. You were up there for just over a day. Women could last longer up there than you." How is this loving someone? I felt a hard slap across the face.

"Let me make something very clear Riku. I love the Riku from 600 years ago and you . . . as you are right now, are nothing like him. Riku was a man! He was submissive in bed but he could fight. He would have challenged me. You submit to me like a little bitch. The Riku of 600 years ago would never have gone up there. He would have challenged me. I'm beginning to think I should just kill you and get you again in 18 years." That was it! I threw the glass at him and he caught it.

I was off that bed immediately and took a swing at Sora. He dodged and grabbed my arm. I kicked him in the leg and made him lose his balance, with my free hand I punched him in the face. He fell to the ground but seeing as he was holding my arm I fell on top of him. He grabbed my free arm and held me tight.

"This is the Riku I wanted. This Riku wouldn't easily bend to me. This Riku wouldn't have been Cloud's bitch. This Riku I am in love with." The next thing I knew I was being pulled into a kiss.

By the Gods this is better than Cloud! This is amazing! He tastes like strawberries. His tongue is so smooth and yet dominant. He pushed me away after a few seconds.

"Go lay down in the bed Riku. Rest up. We will be at the Island soon. You will become immortal, I won't allow you to die again." I got up off of him and went to the bed as he said. I kind of hoped we could you know . . . do it. I had a feeling that wasn't going to happen though. Sora stood up and walked over to the bed. "No, it won't. If you manage to drink from those waters then yes we will but not before then." He gave me another glass of water and soon I was falling asleep again.

I was on a dark island. The sands were black and the ocean was dark. The moon was full and shined beautifully off the waters. "Hello Riku." I turned quickly to see a figure in a Jenova mask.

"Who are you?"

"I am Jenova. The Goddess of Midgar . . . well at least that is what they call me. I am no more a God than Cloud is or you will be when you drink from those waters." What?

"I am so confused."

"I came to this planet long ago from my home world. It was dying and we had no time left so we fled with our treasure and technology. We found this small world and decided to make it ours. The humans being simple worshipped us as Gods. In Midgar I helped civilize them and bring them technology. I even set up their monarchy. I allowed the royal family to drink from the waters of the fountain which I made. The waters which only gave my people long lasting life, somehow gave you all immortality. Eventually the waters failed me and I died. I live on as part of the waters which is why we are talking now. You were blessed by the fountain so I exist in your head."

"Why are you here?

"Many have for the fountain and died trying to get to it. You have died over and over again for it. This time the fountain will allow you entrance but it will demand something it use to demand long ago from us. Drinking the waters added centuries to our life but if we sacrificed the one we loved most in this whole world to the fountain . . . it would grant immortality. The fountain will demand this as penance. Not for your sins but for the sins of Cloud and your brother Sephiroth."

"The person I care most about is Sephiroth. I can't kill him. He's immortal according to Sora anyway."

"The fountain can take away what it gave. You will have to choose but be assured of this. The fountain will taste blood today, I guarantee it." Behind Jenova I could see the dream beginning to fade. "Remember my words Riku."

I awoke to the banging of the ship. I think we docked and a little hard at that. I got up and saw that I was naked. How the fuck did I get naked?

"I undressed and bathed you. I put a drug in your water so you would sleep well. It worked a little too well." He chuckled at the end.

"Sora I . . . I had this dream. I talked with Jenova." It didn't seem to faze him. "It happens with us all. Jenova hands us her knowledge and foresight. Whatever was said to you must remain with you. Do not speak of her words."

He handed me the Soldier clothing. He went outside while I got dressed. I had to admit this was a great outfit. I loved it actually. I walked outside and Sora was waiting for me. He motioned for me to follow him.

I followed him onto the island where the other 13 members were. Cloud was wearing his traditional mask. "Let's go, this time Riku will drink from the fountain." Jenova said I had to – OW! What the fuck?! Sora kicked me in the shin.

"Do not think her words either." We walked through the trees and deep into the forest. I could see an ancient path leading us.

We continued until we finally got out of the forest and to the entrance of a glorious temple. It was a solid marble path with pools of water on either side. There were two waterfalls flowing from the temple into the pools. Cloud led us down the path and into the temple. He stopped and we gathered around him. "Just through this door is the courtyard. Out there is the fountain. Go into the waters and submerge your body. After you have done that take the diamond chalice and drink from it. You will then live forever." I heard metal unsheathe and quick footsteps. It was Sephiroth, Yunalesca and Zack.

"Can't let you do that . . . Cloud." Roxas pulled a dagger from his side and tossed it at Sephiroth. He used his sword to deflect it.

Sora grabbed me and ran with me to the courtyard. The other 12 began to fight with the three. I tried to get out of his grip and get back in there but Sora had me tight. "No! We can't let them die! Sephiroth has a sword blessed by the fountain." Sora shoved me into the fountain.

"We know that. So does Zack and Yunalesca. Our goal is for you to live forever. Now, drink from the fountain!" I could see the fighting and men falling to the ground.

There was a large explosion knocking Sora down into the fountain with me. The dust settled and Cloud and Zack walked forward holding Sephiroth. Roxas and Ventus held Yunalesca. What was going on? The only Crimson members alive I could see were Roxas, Ventus, Terra, Axel and Zexion. Cloud was obviously and Sora but the others were dead.

"Here you go Riku. Jenova told me what you would need. Kill Sephiroth and become immortal. Cloud shoved him into the water and tossed me a dagger. Sephiroth looked at me.

"Riku . . . I love you little brother. I understand you love Sora, it is destiny. Kill Cloud though . . . he has changed from the man he was. This is all a sham! He has lied to all of you! History can't lie though . . . look into history Riku and you will see." I closed my eyes and slit Sephiroth's throat. His blood spilled into the fountain. I took a cup of the water and drank.

I could feel a sensation flowing through me. Was this the immortality? Or was this the gift to accompany the immortality. I got out of the fountain and drug my brother out onto the ground.

"Sora I need to bury my brother." Sora nodded. "I will help you. They are going to bury the dead as well." I looked over at Zack. "What is the story with him? Why aren't he and Cloud fighting?"

"Cloud can sense people's hearts and their true intentions. Cloud could sense the truth in Zack."

"What about Yunalesca?"

"She is to be sacrificed to the Fountain. Cloud says Jenova demands her death as penance for her sins." Cloud does? Jenova said to me that- Sora slapped me.

"Do not say her words. Cloud is the only one who can say her words. He is the King of Midgar after all. He speaks for her and tells us her words." That didn't seem right.

"I thought you can't read my thoughts now that I am an immortal." Sora chuckled. "True enough but I knew that you were thinking of her words and you wanted to say something. That is how you are."

"Sora . . . what now? He smiled and leaned in for a kiss. This was perfect!

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