Chapter 24

2 Weeks Later...

They had gone through Costa Del Sol, Stopped briefly in gongagga, Went through cosmo canyon, And now Jay watched a her home town of Nieblheim grew ever closer. She looked to Zack. "Hey Zack? Can I ask you a question?" She asked.

"Sure. I'm all ears." Zack replied.

"why exactly did you decide to come with us?" Jay asked.

"cause my investigations in midgar hadn't revealed much. I decided that if I went over more of the world, I might have better luck." Zack said. Boca chirped curiously at their talking. Jay laughed and petted he eon the neck. Jay gently pushed her heels into Boca's sides, encouraging her to ride ahead. Jay wanted dot be the first one home! As She strode into town on bocas back. She saw Macy from her bedroom window. And jay also saw Timmy. She smiled.

Jay hopped off of bocas back and ran forwards, giving Macy a hug. "your back!" Macy said happily.

"Yes i am. And your never going to BELIEVE what I've been through!" Jay said. Soon, the others came into town. Carol soon rushed out of his house. And instead of Jay hugging him, he Gave Jay a hug. Good to see you guys!" Jay said happily. Carol looked over her Shoulder at Zack. "who's that?" he asked.

"We'll explain everything in a bit. But first, how's Timmy?" Jay asked, Macy smiled.

"He made it. The antidote shipment made it here! Hes still resting, but hell be fine." Macy said.

"I'm sure he will be. Glad to hear it."

"So what took you guys so long to get back?" Carol asked. Jay grinned.

"You wont believe what happened."

Carol looked at Jay in surprise. All of them had been explaining the whole trip, filling in the blanks that the others left. By the time they were finshed, the sun was starting to go down. "wooow..." Macy said quietly. Jay looked to Zack. "yeah, that's what happened." He said.

"Well Zack... Since you don't have anywhere to go... why not stay with us?" Jay asked. "

not in this building. Ill get myself a room at the inn. Thanks for the offer." Zack replied. Emria walked into the room. "I'm sure there is allot for you to catch up on, but it can wait until tomorrow. Jay, I think you need some rest. You look exhausted." She said.

"Kay mom. Bye guys." Jay went upstairs, and began changing into her Pajamas.

"these portals are getting more frequent. There are dozens of them opening each day. Destroying whatevers near them. I've felt the world son the other side simply being ripped apart, and disappearing., like they were never there." Sephiroth said, making Jay jump.

Don't do that. Please. Jay thought sourly.

"We need to be ready for anything. You may have learned many of the secret to wielding the masamune, but you wont unlock you're full potential, until you inherit the wing." Sephiroth informed her.

"WING! When will I get it huh?" Jay asked out loud.

"I don't know. I imagine it wont be long, considering how much you've inherited and mastered. Just remember, be ready for anything. ANYTHING." Sephiroth said with a dead serious tone.

"Oh come on, Sephy. Lighten up. Try to think positive." Jay said.

"When you've lived the life ive had, it pretty hard to have a positive out look on ANYTHING." Sephiroth said bitterly.

"good point, well made." Jay said. She climbed into bed. And she fell asleep. A smile spreading across her face.

Its good to be home... She thought.