Part Seven

Children of the Revolution

Destiny Island

Ienzo had a feeling that this would happen but he didn't exactly feel bad about it. Baralai and Roxas were already adamant about going with him to the other side and Sora didn't want to just sit by and let his friends walk into danger.

Riku was going with Sora while Leon made it clear that he was coming along. Ienzo figured that having Leon and Cloud coming too would increase their survival rate in an alien reality. It was all settled then and now all that was left was to say goodbye and call Shiva.

Kairi and Selphie were heartbroken to learn that Sora and Riku were leaving again but they understood why he had to go. Zell, Tidus and Wakka wanted to come but Sora convinced them to stay and help King Mickey. Zell promised Baralai that he would find a way to get to Spira for him. Yuffie, Aerith and Tifa promised that they would take care of the Restoration Committee until Leon and Cloud got back. In was nightfall by the time everyone was ready to go.

"Shiva!" Ienzo called out.

"So you are coming?" a voice asked. Shiva appeared before the group after a few moments along with Ifrit and Bahamut.

"We're all going." Roxas spoke up. "And I'm bringing Axel back here."

"Once you are on the other side you'll have to find a way back from there." Bahamut stated firmly.

"We've made up our minds." Sora said.

"Let's get going already." Riku rubbed his arms.

"We wish you all luck." Shiva bowed her head.

She, Ifrit and Bahamut conjured up their powers so that they converted into one large energy ball. The energy expanded and grew until the light literally sliced into the air and ripped open a hole. Ienzo approached the gap in space carefully and he noticed what looked like a grassy plain and a large white building in the foreground. Glancing back towards Roxas and Baralai Ienzo took a deep breath before entering the gap.

He felt his body being stretched to astronomical proportions and the ability to scream out had long since left him. Demyx's presence in his mind helped to soothe and calm him but it didn't alleviate the fear altogether. Ienzo wanted to throw up really badly but then the sensation of being pulled apart stopped and he landed with a nasty thump on a grassy plain. He was lying face down on the grass, his nose buried in the soft muddy ground.

"I am never doing that again." Baralai groaned from nearby.

"Oh man, I'm gonna puke my guys up." Roxas moaned out. "Are you guys ok?"

"I'm fine." Ienzo sat up on the grass. "Where is everyone else?"

"Shit..." Roxas swore loudly.

"I didn't see them come through." Baralai staggered to his feet.

Behind him the gap in space was changing colour and shape, sometimes expanding and showing a different place. Only Roxas and Baralai had made it here after Ienzo stepped through. God only knew where the others had ended up and Ienzo watched helplessly as the doorway shut down completely. Hopefully Sora, Riku, Leon and Cloud had all made it through safely. He looked around the area and saw that large white building up ahead.

"Now what do we do?" Roxas groaned.

"Let's head to that place." Ienzo pointed towards the building.

"Do you think the others are safe?" Baralai questioned.

"They better be..." Ienzo growled as he started walking towards the structure. What the hell had he gotten himself into now?

Timber

Broadcasting Station

Seifer had the vague impression that maybe he had been a little rash in his decision to come to Timber and meet up with Leonhart and the others. So far he had been able to sneak into the Broadcasting Station and slip past the guards but now came the hard part. He had to get to the Galbadian President without shedding too much blood but without his Gunblade he was almost defenceless. Axel kept reassuring the blond that he could summon his chakrams for weapons. For now Seifer wanted to keep a low profile as he crept through the station.

He grinned when he made it to the door that would take him into the main broadcasting room of the station. Glancing through the glass he caught sight of the Galbadian President surrounded by technicians and guards. The blond swordsman retreated back into the darkness when he heard footsteps approaching from behind him. Axel was whispering words of advice to Seifer and he instructed the blond on how to summon a chakram for a weapon.

Gripping the red and silver spiked weapon Seifer kept his eyes fixed on the door into the broadcasting room. He heard voices and then the President ordered his men to greet the Sorceress when she arrived with her Knights. Seifer felt his blood run cold when the Sorceress was mentioned. How could there be another Sorceress after that evil bitch Adel? The blond choked as he flashed back to a memory of his parents and the smell of burning flesh.

Who's the Sorceress? Axel's voice broke through Seifer's thoughts.

"If she's anything like Adel then we're in some serious shit." Seifer snarled. "The Sorceress is an evil bitch. The Sorceress War ended almost two decades ago."

How do you know this one is evil? Axel questioned softly.

"Anyone with that kind of power can't be good." Seifer shook his head.

I know what you mean... Axel trailed off.

"Are you ok?" Seifer didn't miss the sadness in Axel's voice.

Sorry...just thinking about someone. The red head replied.

"Whatever you say Axel." Seifer muttered or now he wouldn't press the matter.

So what's the plan? Axel's fire spread throughout Seifer's body.

"We take the President." Jade eyes flickered to the exit then back to the door. "Let's do this."

Axel got ready to be summoned into the fight as Seifer moved through the shadows and towards the door. Glancing inside he saw that most of the guards had left the room, leaving the President exposed. A smug grin formed on Seifer's full lips and he easily slid into the room, hiding amongst the shadows until he got a clear shot of taking the Galbadian leader. Gripping the red and silver chakram he waited until the President approached the podium that had been set up before making his move.

He watched the President making a speech to the people on the continent about how an alliance with a newly emerging power could benefit everyone. Seifer really hated this political bullshit. All that mattered was that there was a Sorceress coming to the power and the Galbadian President was in league with her. Seifer had more than enough reason to despise a Sorceress no matter who they were. After a few minutes the President announced that the Sorceress would be arriving with her Knights.

"I don't think so." Seifer growled as he emerged from the shadows and threw the chakram towards the nearest guard.

Nice shot Scar. Axel whistled when the chakram sliced the man's head clean off.

"Who the hell are you?" the President yelled.

"I'm your welcoming committee." Seifer cut into the other guard's stomach.

"You'll regret this!" the Galbadian cried. More guards emerged into the room but Seifer cut through them with the chakram and Fire spells.

"Y'know I don't think I will." Seifer tossed a few Fire spells towards the door so that the metal melted and bubbled. The door was now sealed.

"What do you want?" the President demanded angrily.

"I wanna know what you're planning with the Sorceress." Seifer snarled.

"You don't scare me." The President said cockily.

"Maybe I'll just get my GF to ask you then." Seifer summoned up a smirking Axel.

"What the hell is that thing?" the old man screamed.

"Now that is just plain rude." Axel crossed his arms. "Do you know how long it takes to melt flesh off the bone? I do."

"You won't get out of here alive." The President backed away.

"I don't think he understands what a GF can do." Seifer tapped a finger against his lips.

"How about a demonstration?" Axel grinned, his bright green eyes alight.

"Good idea." Seifer glanced towards the visibly shaking President.

"The Sorceress will make you suffer for this!" the man bellowed.

Seifer had heard enough. Lashing out he grabbed the man by the throat the brought the bloodied chakram to the man's neck. Axel cocked his head in curiosity at the display. He had only been Seifer's GF for a limited time but he was in that head long enough to know that the blond wasn't a cold blooded murderer. Sure he bullied, threatened and scarred but Seifer wasn't a killer. But then again the President of Galbadia didn't know that and the guy was most likely shitting his pants by now.

Before Seifer could interrogate the man Axel turned around when the sound of ice shattering and splintering caught his attention. The door Seifer had melted was cracking apart until it broke into pieces of hardened metal chunks. The red head scowled when he saw who was standing on the other side of the door. Squall, Zell, Selphie, Quistis and a girl wearing a blue outfit and black shorts stood at the ruins of the metal door with their weapons drawn.

"Seifer!" Squall yelled out.

"So the Ice Prince decides to turn up." Seifer glanced towards his rival.

"Let him go Seifer. You're in enough trouble as it is." Quistis warned.

"I'm amazed you got here this fast teach." The tall blond remarked.

"You're really fucked in the head Almasy." Zell clenched his fists.

"Ok, enough with the threats." Axel held up his hands. "We only want some information."

"Who is that?" the girl in blue asked.

"Rinoa, meet Seifer's Guardian Force. He's just as much a pain in the ass as Seifer." Quistis said snappishly.

"Kitty has claws after all." Axel laughed.

"Release me at once!" the President screeched.

"Not gonna happen old man." Seifer pressed the metal into the man's neck.

"Why did you come here Seifer?" Squall demanded. "You had no business coming here."

"Would you believe me if I said I wanted to help." The blond remarked coldly.

"I find that hard to believe." The brunet snapped.

"Seifer, if you let the President go and come back with us you'll get a light sentence." Quistis attempted to explain.

"So you'll just leave me to rot in prison?" Seifer snapped.

"No!" Quistis cried desperately. "Please Seifer, let the man go."

"I would take her advice." A silky voice spoke up behind Seifer. Seifer felt his body tense up and he noticed that Axel looked shocked.

"You..." the red head whispered.

"It's good to see you again Number VIII." Amber eyes glowed with a malevolent gleam and a smile touched Saix's lips.

Note-Ok so I've finished my Riku/Sora story and I've come up with a plot for my next project. I have a bit of a problem as to which game I can set my project in. It's a toss up between Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy 7. What I can tell you is that the Xenomorphs are coming. For thsoe of you not familiar with that name have you guys seen the Alien movies? That's right, those big, nasty, chest bursting Aliens are gonna star in my next project but I'm still unsure as to which game I want to set it in. Just to let you know it will be a complete AU. If you want the Kingdom Hearts summary let me know and I'll post it in with chapter 8.