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Chapter 16:

Back at the chapel, Aerith and Father Yen Sid had finished talking about the problems on her mind as they sat in silence of the now quiet chapel; she had since finished telling all that was on her mind. Utter silence hung between them.

"I'm lost on what to do to help him," Aerith lightly wrung her hands.

"All we can do my child," Father Yen Said took her hands in his and lead her up to towards the front of the chapel, "…is to place it in God's hands and pray about it."

"I understand," Aerith's eyes connected with that of the stained glass window pane of the Lord staring down on her as to tell her that He would help her in her hour of need.

"Let us begin," Father Yen Sid began the prayer.

Dear Lord

Tension was rising all around, inside the Club, at Xemnas' home, outside the Club, and those watching the club, all the players in the Game were growing anxious and wouldn't be long before the Game was over.

I pray this favor that you may grant it for me

"Time for the moment of truth about the actual amount in this briefcase," Roxas danced his fingers about the locks of the briefcase.

The Dealer was watching like a child watching a new toy being unwrapped a birthday party as the excitement level began to rose as his eyes shifted now and again to the door as in hopes that the signal would appear and this could all end.

Please protect the loved ones close to me…let no harm come to them…

"Men, prepare to charge into the club," Captain Setzer heard the men preparing for the charge.

Squall watched in pure fright as he knew that he was about to charge in after the brother of his only closest friend and take him down if that became the case; it was too much for him as he gripped his gun tightly to rid himself of the fear.

Lord, I ask this as I beseech your Holy name and ask that you send angels to guard them

"Cloud, its due or die time, please don't let it be die," Squall raced to the building to surround it before the final charge to be lead into the Club as the briefcase could be seen slowly inching open.

In your most Holy name, I thank you

"Take a breath, count to three and just do…"Cloud inched the door open to peek in on the meeting as Roxas unbuckled the locks and slowly opened the case, "ROXAS!"

Amen…