1Me: (sigh) I tired and I typed half of this on my comp at home but I thought that as long as I have time to type a chapter up and even if it is my dad's comp, at least it's another chapter.
Lloyd: where are we?
Me: (smacks Lloyd) I told you we're at my dad's for Christmas you tard!
Lloyd: OW!!! Jeez! Lets just get to the flashback already ok? Jen Rem doesn't own ToS or FF, only Tiamatt and the Oblivion Blade.
Cloud watched as the deranged Sephiroth fell into the Mako reactor's core and into the Lifestream before collapsing. Tiamatt had witnessed the entire event from the platform above the bridge and fell to her knees as she wept.
"Sephiroth..." She murmured, staring into the glowing river of energy. Though her heart was now broken, she couldn't help but feel relieved that Sephiroth had not succeeded in his attempt to escape with Jenova's head.
Wiping away her tears as the Cetra returned to her feet, she climbed down the ladder to help the injured Cloud, Zack, and Tifa. All carried serious wounds but Tifa's was the worst. She now had a long slash across her stomach where the Masamune had hit. Cloud had a wound where the sword had pierced his stomach and Zack was beat up from his battle with Sephiroth. Tiamatt turned suddenly as she heard footsteps above her.
"Who's there?" She shouted to the unknown intruders. Tiamatt snarled as a familiar scent filled the room. "Hojo!"
"So, if it isn't my prize specimen, Tiamatt." Hojo laughed as he began to cross the bridge, a number of Turks behind him.
"Don't you ever refer to me as one of your experiments" Tiamatt snapped, eyes dilating to slits.
"Don't need to bite anyone's heads off, yo." A young red haired Turk remarked. He wore his uniform with the jacket unbuttoned and the shirt untucked. He had long red hair that ended in a ponytail and two red marks on his cheek bones. Tiamatt turned her glare on the young Turk, causing the cocky individual to take a step back.
"Reno, I have known Tiamatt for many years and she is not one that you would want to anger." Zin warned.
"Enough, Tell me what has happened here!" Hojo ordered. Tiamatt glared for a moment before telling the Shinra employees the events she had witnessed. "So Sephiroth was killed by this young man here. Hmmm..." Hojo turned to face Reno and another young black Turk who wore a pair of dark shades. "Reno, Rude! Please take the two males to the Shinra Mansion for study."
"Yes sir!" Rude answered sharply and hauled the unconscious Cloud over his shoulder. Reno followed his partner's example and followed Rude out of the reactor as he carried Zack.
"Sir, what about the girl?" Tseng asked, signifying Tifa.
"She appears on the verge of death and is of no use. Leave her." Hojo said calmly. "Tiamatt, contact President Shinra and inform him of the situation." With that order given, Hojo turned to leave the reactor and headed straight for the mansion.
"Can I borrow a phone?" Tiamatt asked as she never took the time nor the money to purchase one.
"Here." Sara held out a small cell phone with the Shinra insignia on the front. Tiamatt took the phone and walked away, dialing the number as she walked. After about two minutes, Tiamatt returned to phone to Sara.
"I'm to return to Midgar immediately." The Cetra informed her former bodyguard.
"Right. We'll leave as soon as we pick up Reno and Rude." Zin replied. Tiamatt nodded and picked up Tifa. "Tiamatt, we were told to leave her."
"No, you were told to leave her. I believe she can be saved and can not leave her to die in the reactor." Tiamatt retorted. With that, Tiamatt left the Nibelhiem Mako reactor for what she hoped was the last time. After dropping Tifa off in the inn for treatment, Tiamatt left with the Turks to head to Midgar.
Upon her return to Midgar, Tiamatt told Shinra of the events that had happened and after careful consideration, Shinra decided to take out the Cetra out of SOLDIER.
"I want you to join the Turks. Think of it as a promotion." Shinra smirked. "Sara!" The door to the office opened and the female Turk entered.
"Yes sir?"
"Please escort Tiamatt to the Turk lounge and ensure that she gets a warm welcome." Shinra grinned.
"Yes Sir." Sara bowed slightly and turned towards the door. "Please follow me." Sara led Tiamatt to the spacious room that the small group had all to themselves. "Please wait here."
Sara left Tiamatt in the apartment like room. The Cetra sat down on one of the couches, hands folded on her lap as she waited for Sara's return. She turned her head as the main door opened and the other Turks filed in.
"You that woman in the reactor, right? What you doing here?" Reno asked as he plopped down next to her. He wore a sheepish smile as he laid his arms along the back of the couch.
"I've been assigned by President Shinra as a Turk." Tiamatt replied, annoyed by the boy's laid back attitude.
"Jeez, you need to lighten up a little. Anyways, my names Reno." The boy introduced himself.
"The guy with the shades is Rude." Rude nodded politely as Reno pointed him out. "And thats..."
"I already know Zin and Tseng." Tiamatt sighed.
"Do ya now?" Reno smirked. Just then, Sara returned with a uniform in her arms.
"This should fit you. If not, I can get a different size." Sara said as Tiamatt stood up and took the clothes from the female Turk. "You can change in the bathroom around the corner." Tiamatt nodded and quickly disappeared into the small room.
"Whats her problem?" Reno asked, as Sara sighed and sat down next to the red head.
"I don't have the right to answer that question." Sara replied, gladly taking a cup of coffee Rude had handed her.
"Fine, I'll just ask her." Reno said, relaxing once more.
"Ask me what?" Tiamatt entered the room, now wearing the Turk uniform with her long hair in a neat bun.
"Reno, if you know what's good for you that I wouldn't even ask." Zin warned. Reno shrugged and began to open his mouth to speak.
"My problem, Reno, is that as long as I live, I will forever be Shinra's lap dog. All I have to look forward to in life is death. My only purpose now is to serve the Shinra Corporation to the best of my abilities." Tiamatt said before the redhead could ask.
"Well aren't you just a party pooper." Reno griped.
"Reno!" Rude hissed. Reno just shrugged his shoulders in response.
"We have our next mission." Tseng interrupted. The group faced the young man, nodded and began to file out of the room.
Five years later...
Tiamatt lay in her bed, not wanting to open her eyes as she prayed that the day would end. Her pillow was wet with her tears as she remembered the day in the reactor.
"Tiamatt, are you ok?" Sara's voice came from behind her door.
"Please, just let me be." Tiamatt mumbled into the pillow.
Sara knew why the cetra was upset but didn't like her friend mopping around like this.
"Again?" Reno asked as he passed by.
"Yes." Sara nodded.
"Why does she get like this every year? She's usually so serious." Reno stopped in front of the door and began to pound his fist into the wood. "Hey Tia! Come on out!"
"I said to leave me alone today!" Tiamatt snapped as she pulled the door open to glare at her fellow Turks. Her eyes were red from crying and she was dressed casually in her normal outfit.
"Jeez! Alright alright. We'll leave ya alone." Reno griped, backing away from the enraged Cetra. "Come on Sara, lets leave Miss Attitude and go!" Reno grabbed Sara's arm and dragged her down the hall.
"Reno! Why did you have to get her mad?" Sara yelled when the redhead finally let go.
"Hey I was just trying to help." Reno shrugged. "Why so upset today anyways?"
"Don't you remember what happened five years ago?" Sara asked. Reno shook his head. "This was the day Sephiroth died."
"The Wutai war hero? What were they going out or something?" Reno pondered, tilting his head.
"Well, yeah. They loved each other but then he went insane and was killed by that blonde kid in the reactor." Sara sighed.
"You mean the one that escaped with Zack?" Reno asked.
"Yes." Sara answered. "Those two were friends of Tiamatt, but please Reno, don't tell Tiamatt that they are dead."
"Alright." Reno nodded. "Should we tell about the Cetra girl?"
"No, not yet. It was hard enough for her learning that Jenova was moved here. We don't want to start anything by telling her about the other Ancient." Sara said. Suddenly, alarms began to blare.
"Attention Shinra Employees! Intruder alert! Immediate capture is nessacary!" The message blared over the intercom.
"Sounds fun!" Reno smirked as he walked towards the door. Sara shook her head and followed the redhead out into the main building.
Tiamatt heard the alarms and the warning but did not budge. She heard the other Turks scramble through the building in search of the intruders but remained sitting on her bed. After about thirty minutes, another message declared that the intruders were captured and Tiamatt laid down, falling into an uneasy sleep.
Tiamatt awoke to complete silence. Curious, she changed quickly into her uniform and slung her sword over her shoulder. She as entered the main hallways, Tiamatt noticed a large trail of blood, bodies scattered everywhere. The Cetra followed the trail to the stairway that led to President Shinra's office, where she could hear voices. At the foot of the stairs, Tiamatt saw the mutilated bodies of Sara and Zin, slash marks across their bodies.
Tiamatt rushed up the stairs and saw a group of people and an odd wolf/lion like animal staring at the body of Shinra. Staying true to the contract she had formed with the Shinra Corporation president, Tiamatt pulled her sword and charged at the group. The group turned as they heard Tiamatt's footsteps. The Turk stopped suddenly as she recognized two of the people in the group.
"Tifa! Cloud!"
Me: there you go, another flashback down and over with. Please Read and Review. Oh and a merry Christmas and happy holiday to all!