Me: If you couldn't tell, I was a little rushed n the chapter. I wanted to introduce Ryukinogami but also wanted to lower the number of O.C.s I had but in getting rid of Rith, I ended up screwing up what I had planned…(sigh) Now I must think of something new while working everything in as well. What a mess I have created for myself.

Lloyd: Really now?

Me: Yeah so let's get the story going…

Lloyd: ok…Jen Rem doesn't own ToS, FF, or Ash.

I yawned as we all walked east, the toll of last night's excitement hitting me hard. Still, it was cool to see the Portals Eria had mentioned and then see Kayla, Tia, and a grown up Lloyd and Genis. And then the sword that I had appartently drawn while I was asleep was handed to me by one of my best friends before everyone went home, taking Eria and Rith with them. I was going to miss them…

"Madison, do you know what exactly this sword is suppose to do?" Oblivion asked, carrying Ryu so that he could examine it as we walked.

"not that I know of. I probably wrote it down though." I yawned in reply, reaching for the notebook in my bag. "um…Ryukinogami can not cut flesh. Instead, as it is brought down upon a target, it forces the soul from the body where it is then absorbed by the blade. Caution must be used when wielding this weapon. When Ryukinogami uses it's power, it also takes the soul of the wielder of the blade as a payment…"

"So…one of us will die when Jenova does…" Terran said slowly.

"…I-" Kratos started, looking sadly at blade.

"I'll do it." Oblivion cut Kratos off, eyes seeming to shine with a sense of duty. "I'm am a Prophecy Keeper. It is my duty to stop Jenova."

"Oblivion, you have already died once for the duty of being a Keeper, and it cost you the chance of watching your son grow up." Terran reminded. "If you go through with this then you'll be out of the reach of even my powers."

Oblivion sighed. "I know but, Tia is like a sister to me. I can't just do nothing and watch the Calamity force her to destroy everything even if I wasn't a Keeper."

I couldn't help but yawn as the three men continued their converstaion. Lack of sleep was taking its toll and I didn't think I had any of my normal extra supply energy. I could feel myself begin to nod off and before it overwhelmed my mind and I felt myself fall forward.

Kratos POV

There was a small thump as Madison fell to the ground, completely exhausted and now sleeping though it sounded like she hit the ground relatively hard.

"I was wondering how much longer she'd last." Oblivion sighed, picking the teen off the ground. "I noticed she kept stumbling over her own feet as we walked and how she kept yawning. We should have stopped for a while so she could rest."

"I should have realized it myself but all I could think about was Tiamatt." I mumbled, dissapointed that I had been to preoccupied to notice how Madison had struggled to stay awake.

"We're all worried about her Kratos but don't forget that this girl is also part of the Tiamatt you know." Terran scolded. "I would have thought that you of all people would be aware of your companions, especially Madison."

"…" His words cut deep. "…my apologies. Let us now take the time to rest." I was embarrassed for my mistake and knew I would have to apologize to Madison once she was wake.

"Aren't we getting near Mizuho or Ozette?" Oblivion asked, looking at our current surroundings.

I nodded. "Ozette is a couple of hours from here."

"I can carry her for awhile till we can get to an inn." Oblivion offered. "After all, the three of us have more endurance then she does and that way we can keep making progress."

"It's a good idea." Terran nodded in agreement. "And I believe I have the Haste Materia so we can actually be there in about half an hour if we run."

'You have Materia?! Can I borrow some?" Oblivion begged as Terran accessed the power of one of the magical orbs.

"I only have a few materia Oblivion." The spirit sighed, a green glow surrounding all of us as the magic entered our systems. "Let's go!"

Oblivion and Terran took off easily but I wasn't used to the spell and ended up flat on my face. I hadn't remembered the spell being so difficult back when I had helped Tiamatt battle Dsanios but I had also moved on pure instinct, never truly thinking of how the spell worked. I stood back up, wiping the dirt off my uniform before trying again. I was successful but not nearly as fast as the experienced men just ahead of me. Annoyed, I finally decided flying was faster and took to the air, where I learned I was still affected by Haste but it was much easier to control. Soon, just as Terran had said, we reached the small village of Ozette.

Tiamatt POV

…why? Why did you have to come back?

You know why Tiamatt. As long as the prophecy exist, I will always continue to haunt you.

Why me?

Why not you? You are the last of the Cetra, the last of my enemy. Why not have a Cetra, a being who is one with the planet, destroy the planet? It's perfect. Besides, your powers are too much to ignore.

…

why are you so quiet now?

…

"Mother!" Comi stood at the door to the chamber Jenova had chosen once we had reached the Mountain reactor.

"What is it?" Jenova hissed. "I suppose you come to inform me of something, correct."

"Yes ma'am. It seems that 42 has failed in eliminating targets." Comi replied sharply.

"Is that so?" Jenova narrowed our eyes, glaring her second in command. "It doesn't matter. Have you located Meteor yet?"

"No ma'am. We are currently searching for it."

"Why did she have to throw the materia into the Lifestream?!" Jenova yelled angerly. If I could've I would have smiled but now just being an extra soul without control of a body, I could do nothing but laugh at Jenova.

Quiet!

What are you going to do? I jeered. Kill me? If you do that, then you kill yourself as well.

No but I could always kill you friends and dearly beloved myself.

No! please leave them alone!

Maybe I will kill them just for my own pleasure.

No!

"Comi, I am leaving you in charge while I am gone. Be sure you find the materia soon." Jenova said, walking towards the door.

No! Please don't!

There's nothing you can do, Tiamatt, so why don't you be a good like girl and be quiet!

Please leave them alone…

Jenova just laughed as we reached the landing pad , and spread our wings. The bright red scaled had darkened to the almost black color of dry blood and silver veins traced themselves through the membrane of my wings. I hated the way she messed with everything, even claiming my body as her own as she began her own mutations. Now she was about to destroy those that mean the most to me.

"why don't we prepare for the Meteor as well?" Jenova asked out loud flying north.

How? Sin is dead! That's what you used to destroy the Mideel area!

"Now now Tiamatt. Have you forgotten of the area near Tribia Garden? The impact the monsters caused to the planet was enough to reveal the Lifestream even if for just a short time."

…Lunar Cry…

"Exactly you foolish Cetra. I have found a way to cause a Lunar Cry with my own power." Jenova laughed, flying at amazing speed with the aid of Haste. I could see only what Jenova allowed me to see but I was able to identify the large forest that seperated Sybak, Mizuho, and Ozette. "this looks a good spot for the next Lunar Cry."

What if it hurts the people near here?

"Let them die. They will just join the Lifestream and supply more power in summoning Meteor." Jenova laughed, pointing a hand towards the ground where a strange orb of black electricity sparked.

The orb shot downwards, crackling loudly as it raced towards the ground where I expected an explosion. Instead, there was only a wave of dark light that raced from where it landed, making no noise. Jenova grinned as the roars of monsters filled the air and monsters began to crowd where the orb had landed.

"Let it rain blood!"

Derris Kharlan

"Lord Yggdrasil!"

"What is it?" The Cruxis leader said iritably, snapping from a memory of long ago.

"Sir, it seems there are large groups of monsters forming on Theth'ella and Sylvarant." The angel reported.

"And why is that of any importance to me?" Yggdrasil sighed.

"Sure, it appears that the few monsters that exist on Derris Kharlan have also formed groups." The angel answered. "And that they seem to be reaching for the monsters on the planets."

"What!?" Yggdrasil jumped to his feet and walked to the nearest operation monitor. He looked uneasy as he watched the multicolored streams stretch towards each other. He zoomed the Theth'ella picture and glared at the person shown laughing on the screen. "Tiamatt!"

Ozette

Madison finally woke up and looked around the room to see Terran and Oblivion asleep as Kratos stood staring out a window. He seemed fixated on something outside.

"Kratos?" the angel turned and smiled at her as he crossed the room. "I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"I couldn't stay awake long enough for us to get to a town." She muttered, looking down at her lap. "I'm weak…"

Kratos frowned. "You are only human. You have your limits just like everyone else. Besides," Kratos paused and took a deep breath. "I should have been more aware that you were exhausted. I'm sorry."

"Humph! Well I promise I won't do that again! I'll train if I have to in order to get stronger and have more endurance." Madison said, a defiant look in her eyes as she jumped from the bed.

"Don't push yourself too hard." Kratos warned, smiling at the girl's determination. "If you would like, I could help you-"

"No! I can do it on my own!" Madison snapped. "I didn't take four years of ROTC for nothing. I should have the Marine Corp daily 16 drilled into my head by now!"

Kratos blinked in surprise as the teen executed a flawless about face and walked out of the room in a military fashion. 'What is ROTC?"

Kratos shook his head and followed her outside where sure enough, she was working out. Oblivion decided to join her as she did planks. Madison glared at the wolf king as she struggled to maintain bearing as she held herself up on her elbows and toes while also trying to stay straight. Terran stood nearby and laughed as Oblivion grinned at Madison as she rested her head on clenched fist.

"Quiet!" Madison yelled, still not moving as she trembled before falling seconds later. "dammit!"

"Don't push yourself too hard." Kratos warned again as Madison attempted the planks once more.

"I'm fine!" She snapped back at the Seraph. "Just leave me alone!"

Kratos sighed and sat down against the side of a building watching the scene. Madison was holding out surprisingly well until the roars of monsters began to echo through Ozette.

"What is that?" Madison asked, climbing to her feet and looking towards the forest to the west.

"Monsters." Oblivion answered, watching as a bulge of monsters seem to rise from the forest.

"Oh no…' Terran's face was pale as he looked that the mob with wide eyes. "Lunar Cry…" Oblivion's and Madison's face too paled.

"What is that?" Kratos asked, unsure of what the others were worried about. "What is Lunar Cry?"

"Monsters of the moon and the planet basically fighting each other. When I played FF8, the event left a large crater near Tribia Garden." Madison explained, eyes locked on the forest…

Derris Kharlan

"Lord Yggdrasil, you called for me?" Yuan asked as he entered the chamber of the Cruxis leader.

"Yuan, I want you to see this." Yggdrasil waved Yuan towards the monitor where Tiamatt continued to watch the swarm on monsters grow bigger. "Do you know anything of this?"

"No sir. Nothing." Yuan replied, leaning forward to examine the screen better. "Did Tiamatt do this?"

"It would seem so." Yggdrasil sighed. "It also seems to pose a threat to the safety of Derris Kharlan."

Yuan looked at Yggdrasil in shock. "What?!"

"Sir," an angel spoke up. "it seems the woman has vanished."

Yggdrasil and Yuan turned back to the screen, where sure enough, Tiamatt had disappeared. "where is she? Find before she can cause more problems!"

"Now now Yggdrasil. There is no need to be so hasty." A voice said softly behind him.

"You! What have you done?!" the Cruxis leader yelled, turning around to face a grinning Tiamatt as he pointed back at the screen. "Why are you damaging the world that I worked so hard to create?!"

"This world and the people who inhabit are weak and the weak must be removed." Tiamatt smirked. "But I have come with an offer."

Yuan looked at the Cetran woman in shock. In the short time he had known her, he had never heard Tiamatt talk about the destruction of the planet. He remembered that she had refused to join Cruxis before of the pain the organization caused on the worlds. And her eyes…

"Who are you?" Yuan snapped, pulling out his bladestaff. "Where is Tiamatt?"

Tiamatt laughed, green silted eyes flashing. "I am the being known as Jenova. As for Tiamatt, she is no more. Her spirit is now surpressed by my own. Now listen to my offer otherwise all of this city will bestroyed…"

Me: (sigh) finally! Done with this chapter! Read and review please!