Tales of the Cosmic Wars Vol 2: A Star's Twilight

by Darth Necron

The second volume of the tale of Ben Auro as he joins with hero's like Mario, Sonic, Link, Samus Aran, Megaman X, Master Chief, Cloud and more to defeat the many groups of evil that threaten the cosmos. The more Ben fights, the more he faces the horrors of war, from the likes of Bowser, Ganondorf, Sephiroth, Sigma, Xemnas and more, to the darkness within. Character guide added!

46. C 101: Sephiroth's Revenge!

Chapter 105: Rematch of the SOLDIERS! Sephiroth's Revenge!

Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars are hero's were feeling the pressure in the depths of the grand mausoleum of Sacrarium, as they were dealing with five of the deadly members of the Dark Enji! Vexen, Xaldin, Zexion, Marluxia and Saix all stood in the way of Ben and the others, and they all desired to prevent them from stopping Ezan from completing there plans! However, despite the five powerful enemies and there various deadly powers going all out to kill them, Ben, Cloud, Squall, Zidane, Vincent and the others refused to let there cold but loyal comrade be consumed by the dark side! As they broke through the ranks after some tense fighting Ben and Cloud were able to break free, and make a break for the core of the large catacombs. They arrived just to see Ezan on the brink of deciding his fate for ever.

Overwhelmed with pain from learning the truth of his origins, and with some additional egging on by Vexen and Nag'molda at first it seemed that Ezan was really going to go over the edge and become a pawn of the Organization! However, with some last minutes words from Ben, and a surprise appearance of his mother through a hologram Naimne, Ezan was able to find his true will, and rejected the darkness, and with the will of his mother know he refused to be a slave to anyone's designs any longer!

However, this did not go well with the spirit of Sephiroth inside, and the One Wing Angel tried once and for all to overtake Ezan 's mind, and return for good! However, Ezan once and for all showed the power of his will and pride, and with the added power of his mother's last memento, and the unleashing of his true power, he was able to expel the powerful will of the evil presence once and for all from his body and soul, proving who's allegiance he was on! With Ezan proving he fights for the good guys once and for all Vexen saw his grand experiment crumbling fast.

However, the good guys could not rejoice just yet, because Sephiroth was as stubborn as ever, and even as just a sprit refused to be denied! Before anyone could react, he quickly forced him self in to the body of Nag'molda, and the Zeon commander proved to have a much weaker will then Ezan, because only moments later his body was consumed by the raging domineering will of the ultimate creation of the Shinra Corporation, and the body dived right in to the giant Mother Crystal, the supposed seal of the corrupted celestial one from the war between heaven and hell, and moments latter it exploded! However, when the lights were clear, something happened that no one expected! As a surge of energy covered the room, the chamber, and the planet, Cloud was horrified to see his nightmare has come true. Somehow, even with out Ezan as a host body, Sephiroth was able to transmogrify his will and become tangible again, with more power then ever!

After a grueling fight with all the Dark Enji, now Cloud and the others must stand against one of the most powerful villains of all, and endure his overwhelming desire for revenge! Can Ben, Cloud and the other Enji deal with this, and bring an end to this nightmare? Its time to find out so lets get this long awaited rematch started! Are new chapter begins with

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Are chapter begins in the outer chamber of the mausoleum of Sacrarium, were both heroes and villains stopped the intense battle in their tracks when they all felt a enormous surge of power that rocked the entire foundation of the mausoleum! Marluxia feels a enormous new power level and fly's up in to the air before saying, " What the, where did this power come from? Its, massive to say the least. Could Vexen have pulled of his plan, is this Ezan?"

His comrade Zexion warps to the scythe welding villain's side as he focuses his sense before his eyes widen and he says," No, this power is not coming from Ezan. Ezan's stench seems to have been cleansed from darkness, it would appear he has truly rejected us. However, this magical energy is far greater than anything he ever produced. Perhaps Vexen and his old ally Nag'molda succeed in getting Ezan to unleash that fallen sealed celestial one Promathia before he chickened out?"

Marluxia narrows his eyes and says," Perhaps, but I sense something deeper to this power. I sense, a powerful will, that rivals even mine. How interesting. "

Zidane sees the two conspiring and says," Hey loonies, what is the matter? Thinking about your quickest escape path because your realizing you made a bad move? Let me help you guys make up your mind faster! Grand Lethal! "

With that Zidane fires a barrage of energy blasts at the two, however Saix, still in his berserk state warps over and smashes the blasts in to the ground before saying," We don't need to retreat from the likes of you Enji! If Ezan will refuse us no matter what, then I will just slather him with the rest of you!"

Zidane gets ready for a attack and says," I don't think so , nothing you guys have will take us down! Right guys? Hey, what is wrong Aeris? Don't tell me these guys have you scared?"

He sees Aeris standing stiff in her armor and she turns her head to him and the women in holy armor responds with a mortified,"

No, it's not theses three. I sense something that I never wished to sense again. But, it seems that Sephiroth is alive again!"

Tifa is speechless and after a few moments of just standing still and being pale she blinks before muttering," ," Are you sure Aeris? How is it even possible for him to be alive again? I thought Ben was able to stop Xehamaru before he could complete his ritual? And how could he come back on this world of all places?"

Vincent, still in his Chaos form growls and unleashes a hateful,"It seems what we suspected but could not conform was true all this time. Xehamaru was able to stir Sephiroth 's will from the life stream, and he must have infused himself in to Ezan 's mind. To think even Kira could not detect him from inside Ezan all this time. Sephiroth really is persistent, and somehow he was able to find a way to revive himself even if Ezan rejected his spirit as his host. "

Doug and James, who had gotten a second wind and recovered enough from the injuries Saix gave them walk over to their alleys with Geno-Wyrmmon not far behind and as James hears all this he narrows his eyes and mutters a dire," Sephiroth, the one who nearly destroyed the world of Cetra by summoning a massive meteor in a plan to injure the planet so great that it would summon the life stream to heal it, only for him to try and absorb that power to become a god. And he even was able to briefly return to the dead before Cloud defeated him again if I recall. "

Doug takes a deep breath and chuckles before throwing out a enthusiastic," So, if you guys were able to beat him before then it should be no sweet with all the fire power we now have!"

Aeris then looks at Doug and responds with a dire," I wish it would only be so easy. However, I fear it seems his power is far greater than it was before. Cloud, Ben, I hope they are ready for him."

Tifa looks worried and throws out a stressed," Cloud, I hope he does not let Sephiroth mess with his head. He no longer is Cloud's shadow! We have to hurry over there!"

Saix then has his magic energy flare up as he cuts in with a bloodthirsty," Its fool hardy to think you can escape me! Time you all perish! Huh, what is this?"

He sees Marluxia flash step in front of him as he says," Hold your blood lust just for a few moments Saix. Let us forget theses minor nuisances and go assist Vexen with are prime objective."

Saix growls and counters with a vicious," You dare stand in my path Marluxia?"

The pink haired foe looks amused and says," Remember are orders Saix. Are purpose hear was to either to get Ezan on our side, or eliminate him, with additional orders to kill Ben Auro if he arrived. This Sephiroth, maybe he can be won over if we approach carefully and show him who the true superior beings are. And besides, we can return to wipe out these trash at anytime. "

An exasperated Zexion moves in-between them and says," I agree with Marluxia on this Saix. We must make sure are prime objectives are completed above all else. Just don't do anything rash or you will end up like Leaxus. " "

Saix turns to Aeris and says,"Looks like you get to live a little longer Enji. Enjoy your luck, for it will run out very soon!"

With that all three of them summon columns of darkness and vanish in to them! Squall makes sure they are really gone before taking a deep breath and putting his weapon over his right shoulder and saying," Tsc, guess they don't feel like finishing what they started. Whatever, now we can end this. "

Tifa then looks worried and all ready turns to the direction of the others power levels and says,'Then what are we standing around here for? Cloud, Ben, they all can use are help!"

Doug pounds his fists and says," Sounds good to me! I think I can manage to hand down a beat down before the day is over."

Geno-Wyrmmon then roars and adds a determined," Hang on boss, the Calvary is coming! "

With that they all dash to their friends side. And as Aeris fly's fast with her holy aura energy surrounding her she says in her head," Sephiroth, I won't let you consume Cloud with despair ever again. We will make sure you're your never-ending lust for divine godhood power is put to a stop once and for all! "

With that are hero's dash to confront where they can sense the massive power that Sephiroth is unleashing. Meanwhile, Ben and Cloud are getting a much closer demonstration of the long haired villain's power, because at the moment his power is so great it takes great effort for them just to stand!

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We now return to are main star and his squad captain, and Cloud is trying to contain his rage at seeing his most hated foe alive again! Sephiroth is slowly walking up to Cloud and after a second he looks amused before emitting a coy,"Ah, it would seem you have gotten a little stronger since we last talked Cloud. That is fortunate, it would be a pity for after all this time are reunion to be over with in the blink of a eye. After all, I want to enjoy my retribution on you traitor. Yes, I want to savor your punishment nice and slow. "

Cloud gets mad and quips back with a steely," Don't plan on enjoying your new body long Sephiroth, I am not sure how you managed to come back, but I'll make sure that you never return again!"

Sephiroth chuckles and closes his eyes before he reacts with a condescending," Still as foolish as ever Cloud. This time destiny will go unhinged. I will not allow any chance for you to take me by surprised. Now that nothing is holding me back, you and all your amusing so called Warriors of Light will die in a death befitting heretics."

Ben looks over at the unconscious Ezan and glares at Sephiroth while saying,"So, this is the same darkness I sensed from within Ezan, the dark presence that he showed on Sonic's world. Its been there since I fought him the first time, but it's even more intense in person. And the evil I sense from him is on the level of Ganondorf, Xehamaru and the others! No wonder he posed such a threat to you sensei. Still, how the hell did you return when Ezan cast your sprit out of his body?"

Sephiroth turns to Ben before responding with,"Ah, Cloud's student, the one chosen by fate for a hopeless destiny that will never be achieved. How funny, he tries once more to emulate Zack I see. But, if you insist on knowing how your killer came to be then I will grant your last request.

This foolish puppet did catch me of guard with his burst in power, and thanks to the magical holy energy left to him from his mother there was enough of an imbalance to cast my soul off his body. But, I will not be denied. I sensed the presence of a less suitable host nearby, and with all this energy nearby it mattered not if he was not a very combatant individual . I at once consumed that eye patch wearing man, quickly overwhelmed his weak mind, and threw his body in to this crystal."

He then turns to the fractured remains of the Mother Crystal and the shattered reactors before he adds a dry,"Yes, if I recall the original plan behind those leading Ezan on was to have him use his special powers to unseal this crystal and unleash the corrupt celestial one Promathia, correct ? Well, it seems that whoever thought this up did not know all the facts. "

Vexen, who is still hovering in the distance above them all is shocked and his eyes widen as he mutters a shocked," Wha? My theory was off, impossible!"

Sephiroth looks over at the member of the Organization and just looks at his hand before saying,"You see with your own eyes that you miscalculated. Make no mistake, contained in that crystal was what was once a being of supreme power. However, it seemed that after being sealed away for thousands, maybe even millions of years, its mind seemed to have become completely lost.

And that made it all too easy to use the power its body once had, take control of it, and use it to give be a new body, one with more power than ever before! Yes, between the power from what was once Promathia, and the countless other souls of deceased people gather here, I had more than enough power to reassert my dominance. And what is even better is that the collision of souls resulted in them all defusing each other.

That means that they were broken down in to raw energy, and I absorbed all of there will, memory and being in to myself. In other words I won't vanish as easily as when you beat me out of Kadaj Cloud, there is nothing interfering with me, I can utilize my full power once more.

But don't take my word on it, you will find out soon enough for your self's."

Vexen takes this all in and responds with a shocked," A will of such caliber it was able to take control of a former angel along with the energy of countless souls? Such power, is far above what we hoped with Ezan. I see this was the best outcome after all. Lord Xemnas will find your powers far more valuable to our cause. Sephiroth, you will go far as a member of our order, you can easily make it to one of our elite ranks!"

Sephiroth just looks annoyed and glances at the black clad being before he responds with ,"Another one of you annoying men in black coats? Ill told you what I told that other clown before I sent him to the next dimension. I have not the slightest interest in joining a group of fools."

This annoys Vexen and his magic energy forms as he reacts by snapping out a vivid," How dare you! Your power may be great Sephiroth, but I don't think you understand the grand scheme of things! As powerful as you may be now, it will be enough when we gain the power of the gods, and erase this decaying realm to create and rule are grand utopia! If you will refuse, then you will face are wrath as well! Huh, guh!"

All of a sudden a massive burst of power blasts Vexen back as Sephiroth glares at him and says,"Tsc, your constant squawking reminds me of Hojo. However this time there is no reason to stop me from ceasing such a annoyance. If you insist on annoying me then prepare to join your comrades in hell. "

This causes Vexen to glare at the sliver haired foe as his Shield causes Ice to from around the area. The man with the title of the Chilly Academic has his eye twitch as he causes a blizzard to break out around the area before he shouts ,"I will not tolerate disrespect from anyone! I am one of the most powerful members of our order, and unlike Lexaeus I will not be outwitted by the likes of you! Now, prepare to, huh, where did he go? What the?"

He hears someone chuckling, and is horrified to hear its Sephiroth 's voice coming right behind from him as he sternly states," I think it's you who has failed to realize the true depth of the situation. For one thing, your all ready staring at a god! "

With this Vexen dashes back in midair and clutches his fist before saying,"Silence! I'll teach you to fear my power! Infinite Glacier! "

With this he fires a powerful burst of cold magic energy from his weapon, and it hits Sephiroth, before him and everything around him becomes encased in solid ice! As Vexen sees a massive glacier form he laughs and says,"

Hahahaha! Those who try and defy those superior to them will find themselves dying miserably and painfully! Huh, no, impossible!"

All of a sudden Vexen sees cracks in the massive chunk of ice in front of him, before an instant latter it all shatters, as massive flames of darkness erupt around Sephiroth! Sephiroth just waves his hand as the dark fire begins to obey his command and the former First Class SOLDIER mutters a cold," Such wise advice, how sad you're unwise enough to fallow it yourself!"

With that he waves his hand, and a massive column of fire erupts and tries to consume Vexen! Vexen tries to flash step upward to avoid it, but it erupts upward and nearly consumes Vexen as it blasts him in to the wall! Sephiroth sees this and grins before his energy surrounds him and he says," Know your place fool, my powers cannot be contained by the likes of you. "

With that he unleashes a powerful sliver energy sword wave from his long Masamune sword, and Vexen sees this and raises his Shield to defend himself. However Sephiroth makes it clear how powerful he is when his attack not only shatters his target's weapon, but cleaves right through the arm holding it as it blasts on to go through the wall past everyone's sight! Vexen at once yells in pain as blood pours out of his wound and he says,"AHH! Damn you Sephiroth, you will pay! "

Sephiroth looks amused as he fly's high in to the air and responds with,"How irritating. You Dark Enji of the Organization XIII call your self's superior, when you're no better than the rest of the trash. I am the only true superior being. And any one that is foolish enough to defy me will suffer the same fate! You clam to be beings who have evolved in to superior beings? I think not, your just pale imitators to the true ultimate being and now its time your properly educated about your folly. "

Just as Vexen looks panicked, all of a sudden a burst of energy blasts away the ground below the two, and a new voice cuts in with a bitter,"Insolent fool, such disrespect to are order will not be allowed!"

Everyone then sees out of the ground fly out Xaldin, who looks banged up after being hit by Eden's Eternal Breath attack. But even so he is still able to cause a barrier of wind to form around him as his six lances glow and Cloud says," To think even after getting hit from Eden's blast he still is ready to fight?He is stubborn all right."

Ben shrugs and reacts with," And this point I am not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Well, I guess its better if they tire them self's out fighting each other. Still, I wonder if this guy even knows what he is getting in to. "

Sephiroth sees Xaldin and shrugs while saying,"Another one, are all of you Dark Enji so pathetically blind to the truth? You could not defeat me even if you were not wounded. Dare to challenge me now and you all but renounced your life. "

Xaldin glowers and points all his lances at the former Shinra hero before he grunts out," No one disrespects are order and gets away with it. Your power is great indeed Sephiroth, but it can't compare to mine! Die!"

He then charges at Sephiroth with all his lances aiming for vital spots. However Sephiroth just looks calm, as he shocks Xaldin by managing to block his many thrusts with his own blade, one handed! He then narrows his eyes and says," That's enough."

He then swings his sword back to launch Xaldin in to the air, before in a instant disappearing only to reappear on the other side of the Whirlwind Lancer! As he fully stands up Xaldin says,"What the blazes did you just do you,RAH!"

It soon becomes clear just what Sephiroth did as all of a sudden blood bursts out all over Xalidn! It seems in a blink of an eye Sephiroth slashed Xaldin multiple times without even being seen! His hair brad was cut to, and he screams out in pain as he falls to the ground and says," Damn you, I will not allow you to get away with this mortification! "

Sephiroth then points his Masamune sword right at Xaldin's head and says,"You're all growing tiresome. Even if you beg on your knees for mercy, at this point ill destroy you all to celebrate my return! Ah, so now the rest of you wish to test me as well?"

He turns to the left, along with Ben and Cloud to see Saix, Zexion and Maraluxia appear out of there portals. The three look at how damaged their fellow members are before Marluxia turns to Sephiroth and puts out a wry," So, you're the one pulling Ezan's strings, Sephiroth. I see you have quite a nasty handy work. But it's such a shame you're putting those elite skills in the wrong direction. Instead of attacking us you should be helping us eradicate theses Enji!"

Sephiroth chuckles darkly before he reacts with,"Don't worry, I have every intention of killing Cloud and all of his friends soon enough. But I wish to take my time with my revenge, killing those that annoy me by not knowing there place among the way."

Vexen looks at his comrades and says," What are you waiting for? Hurry up and make him pay for what he did to me all ready!"

Zexion sighs and says," Not so fast Vexen, he is powerful enough to back up his poise. Grr, and it does not help that we spent so much energy fighting the Enji."

Sephiroth then begins to fly up to the three as he proclaims a adamant," Ah, so not all of you are fools. "

Xaldin then gets enraged and has his magic energy explode before he has his lances form the shape of a dragon head again and says," Sephiroth! Your demise is at hand! The likes of me will never be defeated by you, Cyclone of Agony!"

With that Xaldin fires his most powerful attack at Sephiroth, only to be horrified as it bounces of his target's magic aura!

Sephiroth then has his energy explode as he holds out his free hand and says," You just never learn. Die!"

With that he raises his sword, and appears to vanish. Xalidn blinks for a moment before he reacts with," What, you dare to run from me!? Where did you, huh? Trying a sneak attack eh? Wait, when where there two of you? Did you, what the, no, GUH!"

Xalidn briefly thinks Sephiroth has cast a clone to become two, but suddenly realizes that its that his vision is split, due to his eyes moving. In a instant Xigbar realizes the hard way that Sephiroth did more then move behind him, in a instant he attacked so fast that he sliced Xigbard dozens of times with his sword before he could even realize it! The Whirlwind Lancer's body erupts in to pain as his body shatters in to countless chunks. Xigbard can only glare at Sephiroth one last time before muttering, " Can this, really be the end? No, GRAHH!"

With that the Dark Enji 's face breaks apart before what's left of his body falls to pieces. As Sephiroth sees the bloody pile he created fall to the ground he calmly whips some blood off of Masamune before muttering," What do you think fool? Such a unsightly piece of trash. "

The long haired man casually waves his long blade to unleash a energy sword wave l to collide in to what is left of Xigbar's body, before its vaporized.

Ben sees the blast cause a explosion that shakes the area before he grimaces and says," Oh great, these guys give us such a hard time, and he is treating them like cannon folder! Good grief, this is going to be one rough ride. "

Cloud has eyes of resolve as his sword begins to glow with his magic energy and he says," Maybe, but there is no way we can afford to let him win."

Ben grins and reacts with," Don't worry Cloud Sensei, I never said anything about having the idea of losing to Sephiroth. No matter how strong he has become, he is going down like all the other guys who tried to have their way with the cosmos! "

As the explosion fades Sephiroth causally turns to Saix and makes a mocking gesture," Shaw the demonstration continue? Or will you admit who is the true superior one? "

Saix just takes a look around and says," The lost of one of our own is unacceptable. However, Xaldin was reckless. Furthermore, are objective is no longer obtainable. Furthermore, since it was Ezan's fault for this outcome because of his rejection of his dark destiny, it's fitting he and his friends that he values so much pay the price. Do as you like Sephiroth, kill all of these fools if you can.

But even so you will one day be torn apart by are true power. Yes, when we of the Organization obtain are ultimate destiny, no one will be able to stand against us. And all who tried to will feel are revenge! Until then, go play with each other with your games."

With this Saix snaps his fingers and vanishes. Zexion sighs and says,"Such a disastrous turn of events. However, this is just a minor detour. "

He to then vanishes in to the darkness. Vexen glares at Sephiroth before looking at Ben, then Ezan and holds his wound before saying,"I'll make you all suffer for causing my experiment to go off course so much. Still, it's not a total lost. Even now, I still was able to collect so much data. And with the samples I have, it will be enough to create are pawn of the darkness. Just you wait!"

He to then teleports away, leaving Marluxia to look at them all. The pink haired man then closes his eyes and says," Don't mistake this as us fleeing with are tails behind are legs. I have yet to show you my true power, and it would be too much for this planet to handle if I did. But since we can't get anything more out of this, you can go along and finish this. I'll be waiting to see how this day ends. Heh, so long."

With that in a swirl of pedals he is gone as well. Sephiroth just looks back at Cloud and says," My, you seem to have some amusing new enemies Cloud. It would seem being an Enji Knight has made all sorts of clowns visit this galactic circus."

Cloud just braces himself and reacts with a defiant," You're not the be all and end all of things that matter in the cosmos Sephiroth! In fact, your just a phantom of the past, you no longer are anything at all to me, just another stain of darkness that will be eradicated for the good of all."

Sephiroth begins to slowly walk forward as he glares right at his foe and throws out a wry," Hahahah, you can hide it all you want but you can't fool me Cloud. You can act casual about this but I know my return as shaken your very being. No matter how hard you try, you will never be able to erase the hold I have on you. After all, a puppet like you can never let go of the darkness."

Cloud tightens his grip and says," Shut up."

Sephiroth 's face suddenly shifts from casual to deranged as he reacts with," How pathetic, continuing a life that clings on to a hopeless fantasy. You have no resolve of your own Cloud. First you needed to pretend to be Zack to have a meaning to your life, now you're being strung along by theses warriors of light because you can't find anything in yourself.

Ha, you will never let go of your past, and that is why you will never be able to protect anything, Cloud. "

This is the last straw for the spiky haired hero and his anger explodes as in a flash he charges at Sephiroth and in a instant he is right in front of his long time foe, and unleashes a powerful thrusting slash at him! However Sephiroth blocks it with one hand as the ground around them collapses!

Sephiroth just grins and says," How sad, this is all the resolve you have? I expected more!"

With that he flicks his hand and sends Cloud flying! He then dives at Cloud ready to slash, but Cloud is able to block, before he goes on the assault by slashing again and again, but Sephiroth doges each slash with ease! As Cloud continues to miss Ben sees this and says," Cloud, I never saw him be so frustrated before, no matter who are opponent was. Sephiroth, he must hate him more than anything. Then again, he did kill Cloud's mother, Aeris, and everyone in his hometown so I can't really blame him. Still, it's just making it easier for Sephiroth! Don't let him trip you up Cloud Sensei! "

He then sees Cloud and Sephiroth clash with such intense speed that they are in a different spot each second! Cloud then tries to impale his foe but Sephiroth knocks Cloud back. He spins to the wall, and jumps higher in the air. Sephiroth charges after him. Cloud cleaves his sword downward and strikes the blocking sword of Sephiroth several times. Sephiroth retaliates and Cloud dodges backwards. However Sephiroth then uses his magic to lift up objects from all over the room, and hurls them all in to Cloud!

However the spiky haired warrior is able to move fast enough to jump up and slice apart the objects in his path to ribbons. However this nearly leaves him beheaded by his opponent!

Cloud blocks, and Sephiroth goes in for four more strikes, which Cloud also blocks, but is still pushed back. Sephiroth hits him upward, then down to the ground. Before he hits, Cloud spins to gain a footing. He dodges as Sephiroth shoots down at him with the Masamune.

Cloud lands on the wall of the chamber and uses his magic energy to runs along it. He jumps and swings at Sephiroth. Their swords clash and they switch sides.

Cloud catches himself as he falls. They both turn around and strike. Their swords are locked together, neither one backing down. They glare at each other and Cloud cuts the tension with a determined," You can't look down on me forever. I have trained hard to make up for my past mistakes, and the time were I have fully surpassed you is now! Meteor Rain!"

With that Cloud jumps in to the air and unleashes a powerful barrage of energy meteors at his former superior commander! However Sephiroth just shows of his speed and shatters them all! He then says," Absurd. Defeating me, surpassing me? Having such thoughts are meaningless, you have let your few miracles of the past make you arrogant Cloud. Someone like you can never be on my level! "

With that he flash steps to appear behind Cloud and unleashes a powerful thrust aimed for Cloud's back! However Cloud is able to block by having his First Sword separate in to two blades. He then uses all of his energy to hit Sephiroth hard with the hilt of his free blade right in the chest, before kicking Sephiroth in to the air! He then bursts to appear above Sephiroth as he combines his blades again and pours all of his power in to them as he says," Finishing Touch!"

With that Sephiroth slashes at Ben with a lighting fast thrust, but Cloud dodges it before unleashing a powerful thrusting slash that hits Sephiroth and rockets him downward! He chases after him as he says,"Your time is done, now and forever! This time ill make sure you stay in hell forever!"

With that Cloud dives fast as he positions his large sword downward as he puts all his energy to try and run Sephiroth through before he lands! However, Sephiroth does not even land, before he falls to the ground he uses his power to stop his fall and land neatly on his feet. He then glares at Cloud and his long sword glows as he firmly states," You will never win, accept it!"

With that he gives of a powerful counter slash that bats Cloud back, before slashing in to Cloud several times more in the blink of an eye! As Cloud struggles to endure the pain Sephiroth just powers up and says,"When will you learn? The one who controls your fate, and the fate of all lesser beings, is me!"

With that he unleashes a powerful sliver energy sword wave, that hits Cloud, and even though he blocks it he is sent through the wall!

Ben sees this and screams out a dismayed," Cloud, no!"

The Enji Captain then lands hard on the ground, and when he lifts his head up Sephiroth is all ready in front of him with his blade pointed to his blue eyes!

Sephiroth utters a cold chuckle that's fallowed with ,"Cloud, since your clearly fighting an un winnable fight it seems despair is what you desire most of all. And if you desire true despair, shawl I give it to you Cloud? After all, you have caused me so many problems it would only be fitting to do so."

Cloud glares right back at Sephiroth before saying,"Save it, no matter how much you try I will never give in to you again! This has gone on long enough, I am ending this now!"

Sephiroth looks amused and retorts with a coy," As if you have any say in the matter. What's the rush? I waiting a long time for this, and I am going to enjoy every second of it.

It is so entertaining to wonder where you got your confidence from. You think you can win when I have ascended this far? I can seen in your eyes that it's not like you are to confused to feel fear, yet you still don't intend to throw your life away to stop me. Find, if this is the only way then ill slice your body to ribbons to make you understand. "

Cloud then slowly gets on his feet as he uses his magic to stop the bleeding on his face, chest and right leg before he says,"I don't fight because I think I can win. I fight, all of us fight because we have to win!"

With that he separates his sword once more and unleashes a powerful double energy sword wave attack, however Sephiroth just forms a sinister grin as he says,"

Nonsense!"

He instantly unleashes another powerful energy sword wave of his own, that is so powerful it shatters Cloud's attacks, hits one of Cloud's swords and shatters it as well, and blazes right through a part of Cloud's right shoulder! As Cloud screams in pain he falls to one knee and sees Sephiroth 's energy surround him as he says," No, I can't let it end this way."

Sephiroth looks amused and says," The funny thing is I am just warming up. Really now, what did you really expect to do to someone like me? It's clear you have forgotten that I am the Chosen one; it was a miracle that you and your allies were able to take me by surprise and defeat me before! And now that I have come back with more power than ever your skills and powers are but a speak of dust to me. I have all ready seen everything you can do, and you won't surprise me again. And I won't give you a chance to pull off another upset!"

He then forms his energy in to a giant red and black ball in his hand as he aims for Cloud and says,"You're not even entertaining any more. And I also don't want to drag this on too long, don't want any more unsettling outbursts to catch m by surprise once more. This is the end, Cloud."

He then fires a powerful orb to try and kill Cloud. However he is shocked to see a golden energy sword be thrown in to it from the left and send it flying before it explodes in the distance! A second later Ben is in front of him, all ready in fighting stance as he says," I had enough waiting, don't mean to ruin your moment Cloud Sensei, but I think we should take this guy together. I won't let you harm anyone else Sephiroth! "

Sephiroth looks amused and says," Ah, so you wish to defy me to? A foolish but predictable choice."

Cloud struggles to get back up as he says,"Ben, don't do this. "

Ben looks over to Cloud and gives a reassuring," You don't have to let Sephiroth torment you alone any more Cloud Sensei. This guy is all ready getting on my nerves, and I think it's time we make him answer for his crimes, together!"

Cloud looks at Ben's determination and sighs before saying,"

Your right, can't believe I let him get in my head again. However that is the last time I'll ever let him do that. Be careful Ben, Sephiroth shows no mercy. "

Ben grins as he powers up and responds with a firm," That's ok, I won't show mercy either!"

Sephiroth just narrows his eyes before responding with," You should wake up and come to your senses boy. Even if you are chosen by the celestial ones to weld a divine power and be there chosen warrior. Your powers still can't compare to mine. The gap in skill and power is far too great for a fool like you to ever fill. "

The brown haired youth snaps back with," I'll show you my skills are not as low as you think. Time you are smashed out of your high pedestal!"

With that in a flash Ben charges at Sephiroth, and unleashes a deadly vertical slash at him! Sephiroth parries the slash, but for a second is nearly pushed back by Ben's power and he says," Well, it seems you might have some power to you after all Ben Auro. No wonder Ezan is always vexed at you. However, it won't save you; all it will mean is that I might have to use both hands to kill you! If Cloud trained you then I have nothing to worry about."

Ben just snaps back with a sarcastic,"Says the guy who was killed twice from him! Cloud is one of the best warriors I know! It's an honor to have been trained by him. And don't be so smug, you have not seen everything I can do even if you were hiding in Ezan's body. First I guess I'll have to use both hands to!"

With that he jumps up before forming a energy sword in his free hand before continuing his assault! They both slash at each other several times per second. After a bit Ben throws his energy sword to catch Sephiroth off balance, and has it explode as an energy mine! This blasts catches Sephiroth off balance and Ben goes in for a crucial strike. However Sephiroth 's energy flares up as he says,"Don't think trying to dance with the blade at my level will be so easy boy!"

He then has his eyes glow, before Ben senses something, and sees a massive pillar of black fire erupt beneath him! He hastily sets up a magical barrier to defect the flames, but it still hits him and he his burnt in the arm! Sephiroth then charges at him while having a look of pure murder on his face.

He then prepares to skewer Ben through as are hero is putting out the flames, but Cloud reminds his archenemy he is still here, by dashing at the bad guy at full speed and saying,"Don't forget about me, you fight one Enji, you fight us all!"

Cloud moved fast enough to catch Sephiroth off guard, and while Sephiroth lunges back he is still hit in the chest! Ben then uses his power to extinguish the flames before saying,"That's right, you may act all superior when your messing with your target's head. But let's see how you like a combined effort, and if two on one is not a challenge enough for you. Then lets raise the count even higher ! Multi Shadow Clones!"

With that Ben uses his magic energy to create several duplicates of himself. And at once they all surround Sephiroth before the real Ben says," All right, ready?"

His clones all nod before they all along with Cloud charge at Sephiroth! However the former top SOLDIER just cackles and his energy spikes as he reacts to Ben's maneuver with," A impressive trick, but it matters not how many come at me. All who try and stand in my way will perish!"

With that a spark of energy forms around his finger, before from it he lunches countless energy needles of darkness, which blast all the clones of Ben plus Cloud at once! Ben's clones are instantly destroyed as he and Cloud are blasted in to the nearest wall! Ben looks annoyed and says,"No wonder you hate this guy so much. Not only is he brutal, but he loves to rub it in to! Talk about a sore winner."

Cloud nods and says," All the more reason to wake up from this nightmare as soon as possible. Come on, this time we will take him together. "

Ben nods, and they charge as Sephiroth at the same time. They both try and hit Sephiroth, but the sliver haired man is fast enough to block both there strikes at once! He then tries to blast them back with his aura but Ben says," You think you're so great that you can do whatever you want no matter who it effects, but your wrong! I am tired of people like you so casually inflicting misery where ever you!"

Sephiroth just points his finger at Ben and jabs back with a condescending," Low class life forms like you always complain when you're given an unfair hand in fate, but it's not like you can do much against it! For all your struggling will amount to nothing more then more misery!"

He then fires a powerful dark energy blast at point blank range, but even with so little time to react, Ben unleashes all his power in to his sword and charges right at it while saying,"Enough! I am the one choose to save the cosmos. And now it's time to see who was really chosen Sephiroth!

Take this, Divine Flare Edge!"

With that Ben shows Sephiroth he has no choice but to take him seriously, as Ben is able to slash right through the blast, and dive right at its sender! Ben strikes Sephiroth, and the big time jerk is just able to avoid being hit in the head! However Ben is still fast enough to slash him a little in the cheek!

Sephiroth senses blood dripping down and has a unhinged look form in his eyes as he mutters a sharp,"You're another sneaky one I see. "

Ben points his sword at his target as he proudly remarks," I told you I have some skills."

Sephiroth just has his energy burst as a geyser before he reacts with a vicious,"Perhaps, but that was just some luck. And luck, does not cut it against me! Now, its clear you need to be enlightened about who the true chosen one is! Octaslash!"

With that Sephiroth points his hand, and creates a sudden shock wave that blasts Ben in to the air! He then speed blitzes Ben, before unleashing a brutal eight hit sword combo, that unleashes some major pain on the Enji! As Ben lands on the ground, bleeding all over, Cloud runs over to him and says," Ben, are you all right!?"

While Ben is bleeding out of what appears to be every limb but despite this he he just coughs and grins before emitting a pained,"Don't worry, I felt worse. "

Sephiroth sees his target trying to repress his pain before he reacts with," Now traitor, do you see just who you are trying to defy!? I admit, you reacted swiftly enough to evade fatal wounds, but you won't evade your fate for long Enji."

Ben just says," Yah I get it, even after all this time you're still a big shot. But it does not matter, we still are not going to lose to you! For the sake of all are dreams, and all who depend on us, you will be stopped Sephiroth! Our will to save this universes will never allow us to let the likes of you win!"

the man with the long sliver hair reacts with," It seems despite all the battles you have been through you still cling to such rubbish. How pathetic. You think your willpower means anything? Power is not will, power is the phenomenon of making things happen. Your will is just a delusion. "

Ben gets mad and says," It's not a lie, it's what keeps me going!"

Cloud then adds," Yes, never let go of one's pride and dreams. And never throw your honor away."

Sephiroth chuckles and reacts with a snide," My, I do believe that is what my former comrade Angeal use to say, and Zack then picked it up. How sad, you take up the advice of the fools and you will die along with them."

Cloud gets mad and says," I won't let you talk that way about him! I promised him, that I will live both of are life's, and I will keep that promise!"

Sephiroth just reacts with a dark," Face it Cloud, you can never protect anyone like that. As long as you fight for justice, you will lose everything you hold dear, and become consumed in darkness. "

As he prepares to laugh he hears a new voice say,"Your wrong Sephiroth, Cloud is not alone!"

The men are shocked to see Tifa enter the entrance way to the chamber, and as she is breathing hard she sees the murderer of her father and mutters," Sephiroth, he looks even more devious then I remember."

Cloud feels tension flaring up all over his body as he says," Tifa, what are you doing here? "

Tifa reacts with a weary,"Aeris, Vincent Squall and the others are right behind me. I just, was anxious to say the least. "

Sephiroth looks amused and reacts to the new arrival with," Ah the tour girl returns. Heh, come to watch your hero die before you?"

Tifa then powers up all of her power and says," More like help him stop you once and for all! "

Cloud then looks worried and says,"Tifa, stay back! He is way too powerful now for you to help!"

Tifa then looks upset and reacts with," How can I? I can't stand back and let him do what he likes any longer; I am going to help you finish him for good!"

Sephiroth just points his long sword at her and interjects with a scathing,"You can't help him Tifa. A soul such as his, who will always be burdened by his failures, will never be able to be free of the hold of the dark side."

Tifa just looks determined as she grasps her fists tightly and shouts out a brazen," He does not have to let it go, he just has to surround himself with light to keep it at bay. His darkness will still be there Sephiroth, but at a place where you can no longer command it!"

Sephiroth narrows his eyes before reacting with a cold," Is that right Miss Lockheart? Let's put this theory to the test then, and see if it holds up after you meet your end."

Tifa quickly retorts with," I don't think so, Final Heaven!"

With that Tifa sees Sephiroth cleave his sword at her, but she is able to dodge it as it hits the ground and causes debris to be sent up, she jumps on the largest chuck of it, jumps high, and unleashes her most powerful limit break attack, and punch's Sephiroth so hard that it causes a explosion to break out! However, when the smoke settles she hears a familiar creepy laugh as Sephiroth appears unharmed and says," IS that the extent of your light? How worthless."

With that before Tifa can react he instantly bats her in the head with his free hand, and sends her flying! As she lands with a thud all the way on the other side Cloud at once is enraged and says," Tifa! Damn you Sephiroth, I won't let you get away with this!"

He and Ben then charge at him again but his aura once more encircles him as he darkly declares," I can and I will, time you pay the full price of causing me such hindrance. Descend, Heartless, Angel!"

With that Sephiroth's eyes glow, and both Ben and Cloud's charge is halted by a purple magical symbol trapping the two in it! Ben remembers seeing this before and says,"Not this again! Can't let it, AH!"

While Ben remembers Ezan using this move when he was being possessed it is too late and he feels a tremendous amount of pain as the foe's spell takes in to effect, and all of their energy is drained! As Ben and Cloud falls to their knees they are in too much pain to move and Sephiroth laughs as they struggle before ascending in to the air and saying," It is too late, you have all ready lost. Don't worry, the pain will end soon. I am not without mercy after all and I plan to relive you of the burden of struggling in this cruel life, after I take care of her.

For you see Cloud, I can't have you die until I am SURE you suffered enough! "

He then floats over to the now unconscious Tifa and his thin long sword glows before Cloud panics and says," No stop! Damn it, your fight is with me Sephiroth keep her out of it!"

Sephiroth just puts both hands on his sword as he says,"What seems to be the problem Cloud? I am just sending her to where you are about to be."

Ben then gets mad and says," For someone who acts so superior you seem to resort to low blows fast. I won't let you, ah!"

He tries to break free but falls back down and Sephiroth says,"It's useless, you all can't escape my power. Now, know your true fate Cloud. You said last time that there is nothing that you don't cherish yes? Then if that's so, ill break everything you know, till there is nothing left for you to feel but absolute despair! One who opposes me is destined to lose everything they hold dear!"

With that he launches downward just as Tifa is trying to get up, and he is in the same diving stab motion that he was in when he killed Aeris before! Cloud sees his worse memories flashing before his eyes and screams,"Tifa!"

Sephiroth looks mad as he says," HA, die now, huh?"

Right before he reaches her all of a sudden he sees a large holy light head his way as a new voice says,"

Never again will you be allowed to cause anyone misery Sephiroth! "

Sephiroth then sees a massive holy light orb collide in to him as he blurts out," Impossible! "

With that he is blasted hard and Tifa is safe as he is sent flying through a few of the chambers columns! Ben and Cloud then see its Aeris who fired that shot! She looks stern but then turns to Tifa and says,"Tifa, are you all right? "

Tifa smiles and says," Nice timing Aeris, and talk about wicked payback."

Aeris then smiles and responds with a rueful," Well, I always wondered if he liked being on the receiving end of surprise attacks. And I am glad I was able to be of use in time."

Cloud smiles and says," Aeris, thank you. "

All of a sudden the rest of the group enters and Zidane says," Is everyone all right? Looks like some major carnage is going on in here. Hope we did not come too late to the action. "

Squall looks around and sees the still out cold Ezan and says,"The Dark Enji disengaged are battles to come here, but I don't see them. What happened to them and Sephiroth?"

Doug looks amused and throws out a dry," Heh, maybe they all realized they were fighting a losing battle and bailed before they could get owned. Huh, what the? "

Everyone feels a massive surge of power as the ground shakes, and the entire area begins to spark as Geno Wyrmmon takes a sniff with his nose, looks over to Doug and says," No offense Doug, but sometimes what James says is right about you having a big mouth go off at the wrong times."

Everyone then sees a massive column of power not only break away the rubble but blast all the way out of the catacombs and in to the sky as a angry Sephiroth appears and Doug has a sweat drop form as he reacts with," Er, at times like this sometimes I do , that's Sephiroth eh? where dose he get all the gel for his hair? Is it magic?"

James just sighs and says," Good work Doug, make him even madder. "

Sephiroth looks over at Aeris and laughs coldly. Ben's more unnerved by how calm this outburst is over its anger and as the man with the long sliver hair gazes at his attacker he unleashes a condescending,"Hahahahaha, how careless of me. I nearly forgot you were brought back Cetra. It matters not, I will make your race extinct once more. And here I was worried that the reunion would end to quickly. Looks like it will be quite the long, bloody gathering that I have hoped for. "

Aeris looks serious as her energy surrounds her and she says,"Don't think I will make it so easy for you this time Sephiroth. This time I will not let you have your way with me. Nor will I allow you to harm my friends! I now have the power to stop your madness, so now you can answer for all the life's you ruined!"

With that the flower girl has her holy energy once more form in to her celestial armor and as her full power emerges Sephiroth looks serious and coldly states," That's right, the spirit of the so called goddess of are world that Genesis was so obsessed about, it was real after all, and made you her emissary before giving you a new body with even greater power. But, even this power you now weld cannot match mine! It's time for us to see who was truly chosen by the planet to take command of the stars!"

Vincent, still in his Chaos form fly's to the side of the son of his lover and aims his Death Penalty cannon at him while saying,"Give it up with your delusions Sephiroth. You were never truly the chosen one, you just misinterpreted the writings of Dr Gast. Like me, your just a nightmare of science gone rampart. Your real mother, was Lucrecia Crescent, your only link to Jenova is that you share the same wretched cells!"

Sephiroth puts his hand on his head and says," You're the fool Vincent Valentine, I long ago figured that out when I was sleeping in the Lifestream. However, she still choose me, to complete her mission. Even if Jenova is not my mother in the conventional sense i still am her scion, her chosen agent of vengeance! And now my mission has expanded to reconfigure all worlds to their proper form! "

Ben gets mad and says,"All you deluded guys are all the same. But it does not matter, because I had just about enough of you! Your no chosen one Sephiroth, your just a angry man who hates everything and thinks that gives you the right to make everything burn! Like hell it does! Kaio Ken! "

With that Ben unleashes his full power, and as his aura flares up with a bright red color he is able to overpower and shatter the Descended Fallen Angel spell! He glares at his foe and says," Let's finish this Sephiroth!"

Sephiroth looks amused and reacts with a eager," So be it, ill once and for all prove my superiority once and for all."

As his magical energy flares up once more Vincent says,"This is the end of Hojo 's madness!"

He fires a full powered shot from his gun, but Sephiroth quickly turns and deflects the blast as it blows a large hole in the ground!

Zidane Squall and Steiner all strike at the foe, only for Sephiroth to block all of their swords with one hand in a effortless manner. He quickly pushes all three attackers back and instantly unleashes a energy sword wave to blast them all ! He then turns around to see a barrage of magical attacks head his way before waving his hand and having them all be redirected upward as he says,"No matter how you come at it will fail all the same! Fools, why do you continue to fight? Huh?"

He then sees Ben dash at him, and with his Kaio Ken his power is even more fierce as he says," That's simple, to protect those important to use and at last bring a end to all this fighting that brings misery!"

Sephiroth slashes and there blades clash with such force they create a shock-wave that shatters the pillars of the room as he says," Fighting to stop the fighting, how poetic. But how long must the fighting continue for such a conclusion to be reached?"

Ben presses down as he says," Even if the end is far in sight, we will definitely reach it! "

Sephiroth then gets annoyed and says," No, you're wrong, the fighting will never end. It's the nature of mortals. The never ending cycle of sin, I will take control of it all!"

Ben then kicks Sephiroth back, and Cloud is ready and charges right at his foe as his power explodes and he says," You will never take control of everything Sephiroth! No matter how much power you try and grasp, you will never win. For all that power isolates you. Even if your power makes you superior to any one being. Working together we will overcome any threat , and it's time for you to see how much power working together can bring! Omnislash!"

With this Cloud unleashes a barrage of powerful sword strikes before Sephiroth can react, and he hits his foe again and again! After landing several hits he puts everything he has in to his blade and says,"And this time stay dead!"

With that he slashes right Sephiroth right across the chest! As blood pours out of his chest Sephiroth grapes the wound and stumbles back before he viciously states," No, you will never be able to erase me Cloud. "

Aeris then fly 's in front of Cloud and powers up as she says," Its time your dark desire is erased from this dimension Sephiroth. It's a pity you could not change your ways, but your soul is too tainted to ever come back to the light. And so this will be the end. Judgment Arrow! "

With that the armor around her shield and staff reconfigure to a powerful bow, before she fires a powerful beam of holy energy at her one time killer! Ben then powers up as well and says," Stay in the past for good Sephiroth! Burning Celestial Shinryukenha!"

With that Ben fires of his most powerful energy beam as it combines with Aeris 's, and together it merges to become a massive blast that consumes Sephiroth and blows a massive chuck of the catacombs away! When the ground stops shaking Ben takes a deep breath and says," Now, did that get him? Huh, are you kidding me?It would be nice to have a break for once!"

When the smoke clears, Sephiroth is still there! However at least that combo blast did some damage, his arms are in front of his face, and his coat is torn. As he puts his arms down he mutters a murderous ,"The power of the weak working together, is clearly not one to be taken lightly. However, you want to know what else is not to be taken lightly? The power of a god! I admit I did not expect to be this damaged, but you should know I have yet to unleash my true power! But now it's time, I have gotten use to this body now, and its time you all see just what it can really do!"

Zidane gulps as he reacts with a skeptical, " He is kidding, right? Whoa!"

All of a sudden a massive burst of energy surrounds Sephiroth, and dark purple light covers the area. As the entire planet seems to be shaking Aeris says," No, the entire planet is trembling! His power, could easily rip apart the world! "

Cloud narrows his eyes and says,"Sephiroth, to say its clear you don't care how many you kill till you obtain your goals is a understatement. This ends here, let's settle everything once and for all!"

With this everyone braces them self's as another shockwave nearly blows them away, and are hero's see the full power of the one wing angel, however now it seems one wing is no longer appropriate. The reason being that now he has many other black angelic wings extending out of his body, resembling his appearance in Kingdom Hearts two! What is more is that from his shoulders and legs dark purple crystal are forming over his skin!

As he lands on the ground his energy is surrounding him and he emits his trademark nightmarish smirk, " Well, let this be are final encounter. No matter who stands before me, I will not be stopped. I have become a god, and my spirit is eternal!"

Shantotto is amazed at this power and says,"This is something I never felt before, this Sephiroth is having a power coming from within him that does not even feel human !"

Ben just has his Star Sword radiate with light as he says," Well, no matter what kind of energy it is, it's not unstoppable all the same. You do seem pretty adamant about not dying till you get what you want. However, I am stubborn to, and I just happen to have the side of justice on my side!"

He then charges at Sephiroth and goes to slash him, but his slash is blocked by Sephiroth's aura, and he is bounced back!

Zidane, Doug, Squall, Freya Cloud, and Geno Wyrmmon all surround Sephiroth and go on the assault. But the spawn of Jenova just has his Masamune have dark purple energy seethe out of it before he stabs the ground below him, he then grins and says," Let me show you just how far I evolved, Netzach Terraforming!"

Suddenly the entire area glows purple before a instant later large brown and acid green branch like tentacles surge out of the ground to try and bind and grasp the warriors of light! Cloud instantly slashes the vine like appendage in his path only to see another one suddenly split open and bloom like a demonic flower before throwing out a burst of acid. The blond swordsmen flash steps out of the new projectile and as he sees his comrades deal with the spell as well he glares at his long time nemesis before stating," It seems he is not completely delusional with his ranting about how he evolved. Still, no matter how much magic you command Sephiroth, it will never be enough to win!"

As Sephiroth sees his targets frantically trying to fight off his new spell he looks amused and says,"Tsc, your struggles will end in vain Enji. How foolish of you to throw away your life's. If I recall this world of Vana'diel is a world of the United Zeon Federation, which is the force at war with the Lylat Kingdom that you protect correct? Why throw away your life for those that want to kill you anyway? Oh, is this your responds? "

With that he sees Shantotto Aeris and Vincent fire blasts at him and waves his sword in a speed beyond the speed of human sight to slash them both in half!

Aeris then says,"No matter whose government they live under, it does not mean they have no right to live unless they are a threat to others. Even if this world is not part of the Lylat Kingdom it does not mean we will just stand by and let you turn the planet and all life on it to fuel your selfish wish!"

Vincent then adds"Besides, we know you will come back to are world at some point, so I would prefer to stop a crises before it can escalated."

With that the transformed former Turk fires of another round from his gun, and Aeris assists with her Photon Feather attack. However Sephiroth just flash steps to avoid the attacks and appears above them all as his energy spikes again and he says,"Enough, the outcome of this battle has already been decided. All that remains is to shatter your hopeless defiance, by showing just how superior I am to all of you. Now, witness what real power can do!"

Sephiroth unleashes a barrage of energy sword waves from his long sword. While the forces of good are just barley able to dodge the deadly projectiles, the energy sword waves still carve deep in to the planet, and after the ground quakes suddenly everyone sees geysers of magma rise up! As Steiner just barley avoids being barbecued he glares at the long haired villain before shouting," My word, his magic is multiphase like your Master Vivi?"

The small black mage sees the erupting magma geysers before he responds with," No that was not magic. I think Sephiroth hit the planet so bad that he hit the core or something! "

Ben realizes just how damaging his enemies attack's are before he glares at Sephiroth and shouts," Hey! Your fight is with us! This planet and its people have nothing to do with you our are fight!"

The former first class SOLDIER gives a heartless smirk as his responds is," Your right , this planet has nothing to do with me. And that's why I don't care in the slightest about destroying it to further speed along your own destruction! The lives of the worthless mean nothing. The only thing that matter is the eradication of all who stand in my way!"

His eyes glow and he clutches his free hand to form a black sphere, before quickly clamping his gloved fist shut. Suddenly everyone hears a rumbling, but nothing happens! Zidane looks around and says," I don't get it, he acts like he is doing something, but he is just standing there. "

Vivi looks over to his friend and says,"I don't know Zidane. He is either trying to sike us out, or is charging up for something really big!"

Zidane looks over at the black mage and nods before saying,"Your right, and I think I'll pass on letting him get a chance to finish what he started ! Let's get him gang. Take, huh? Is it just me or is it starting to rain? What the, WHOA!"

Zidane and the others were about to charge Sephiroth when all of a sudden they hear a large rumbling, and look up, only to see a meteorite diving down for them! And it's not just a small summoned out of a portal meteorite that is used in most black magic spells, but as in the size of a house meteorite that is about to crash down on them!"

Ben looks worried and reacts with a snarly," That's funny, I don't recall are ship saying on the way that the forecast was raining meteors!"

Cloud grinds his teeth and says," It must be Sephiroth, he really is serious now about killing us."

Geno Wyrmmon then roars and charges at the coming giant rock before saying,"Maybe, but we are even more serious about surviving and going back home together! Striking Crusher Claw!"

Doug charges with Ben's Digimon Partner and says," If you think you can get the drop on us by raining down meteors you have another thing coming! Hammer of Might!"

With that the two team mates of squad seven hit the meteorite with everything they got, and the combined blow is powerful enough to bat it out of the area, and land a few miles away from the catacombs' with a large ground shaking thud!

Sephiroth looks amused and says,"Not bad, at the very least you all are good at improvising."

Ben quickly snaps back with," No matter how you attack us you're not going to win. And since your trump card failed to kill us you're finished! Huh? "

He just sees his opponent's eyes glow again as he waves his hand and says," You fail to grasp the depths of my powers boy, that was just the start. Heh, how unfortunate for you all, that this world of Vana'diel has a asteroid belt!"

With that everyone feels more shaking, and Ben looks up to see more meteorites coming crashing down right for them, and all of them are even larger than the one before!

Ben's eyes widen as he says," Good grief, this is bad."

Aeris quickly adds ," His magic has become so powerful that his will can bring down meteors? No, this is terrible, even if he misses he can wreck havoc on this planet!"

Cloud then throws in a stressed," In that case we just have to make sure none of them hit their mark!"

Ben nods and powers up before saying," All ready on it! Burning Celestial Shinryukenha!"

With that Ben jumps up and fires of his most powerful energy blast again, to hit one of the meteors and blast it apart! His friends all do the same, and by working together they are able to hit all the meteors before they can make impact! As all the explosions light up the sky Sephiroth laughs and says,"I could never understand why you would fight so stubbornly to protect such fruitless things. Such compassion only brings discord, and now it's time you pay the price!"

With that he swiftly channels his power, before forming a massive black and purple ball of dark energy and launching it right as are heroes were cooling down from their attacks! The blasts sender's eyes widen in delight as he sees a shocked Cloud see the blast and try to get ready with no time for it as he says,"Yes, die with the eyes of a dazed animal. For it's the end you deserve for walking such a laughable path!"

Just as Ben and Aeris hopelessly try and get to the blast in time out of no ware a new purple energy beam intercepts the blast, causing it to explode prematurely as a new voice says,"Sorry, but I think another ending is broadly more desirable."

Sephiroth at once gets annoyed and turns to the source of the voice as he reacts with a baffled,"What, you? Impossible."

He, and all the others see that the one who saved Cloud is Ezan! Thought still clearly tired from all he just went through Ezan is glaring at Sephiroth with his Sharingan eyes and his Soul Eater blade is glowing as he says,"

Don't think ill just let you go for invading my body without permission for so long. Sephiroth, I will make you pay. "

Ben looks relived and says," Ezan! Nice time to recover. "

Ezan then looks over to Squall and says," Captain Lion-heart, please allow me to make up for my inappropriate behavior by assisting in deleting this hostile. "

Squall has a small grin form as he says," Sounds find to me. "

Zidane smiles and throws out a keen," Nice to have you back to your senses at last Ezan. Hopefully for good this time. "

Ben's rival's expression does not change, but he nods and says," It was not my proudest moments, but I am gratuitous for all of you reminding me what I am fighting for, and for giving me something worth fighting for in the first place. "

Sephiroth looks annoyed and says,"You dare think you can challenge me Ezan? You should have just continued to play dead. I had all ready forgotten about you, and if you were lucky you could have lived another day. "

Ezan just response with a driven," Sephiroth, you were right before, you and I are different, because I am superior! Target acquired, eliminating target. Prepared to be terminated scum. "

Sephiroth chuckles and responds with a icy,"Bah, the arrogance and pride of youth can make quite a comedian. However, you're not very funny. And since you no longer have any use to anyone it would be better for everyone if you just would disappear! Shadow Flare!"

With that Sephiroth in an instant fires a powerful massive magic attack at Ezan! However Ezan powers up and holds out his sword, and uses the power of his sword to absorb the blast as he says,"I found my purpose. While I was created in part to be the ultimate solder, my desires are still my own. And my desire is to erase all scum like you that pollute this cosmos so that those who deserve to live will no longer have to live in fear! Backlash Mirror Force Flare!"

With that Ezan fires of a powerful purple energy beam at his foe, and with the former first class SOLDIER's own power being part of the blast he finds himself having no choice but to put all of his power to stop it! As he is moved back he says," The hopes and dreams of fools like Cloud and Ben must have leached on to you. But taking on their outlook won't change your fate puppet! Your just a inferior me, hence why your chance of victory is non-existent! "

Ezan then powers up again and strongly states," I once was like you, I thought things like friends and the emotions that they brought were only a desecration. But, I am beginning to understand a little how such things can make those like Ben gain such power. Even to fulfill one's mission, the desire to succeed is much stronger when there is more depending on the outcome. Time for us to see which path to power is the true superior one! Its because I am not you that means I will come out the victor! XIII Chidori Blitz !"

With that Ezan floats in the air before charging through Sephiroth with extreme speed with a powerful electrical slice that hits him across the back! Ezan then jumps into the air, before jumping right in back of his target and slashing him right across the back! Each blow just angers Sephiroth more regardless of the damage and he says," Enough! Your petty skills have no chance of harming me, huh, no!"

Realizing that Ezan 's attacks were to divert his attention so his defenses will fall he tries to turn it back to defecting the blast, but it's too late, and he is hit dead on! As Ezan lands on the ground he is breaving hard and says,"

Now, that will teach you to disrespect my skills. No will gets away with questioning the pride of a Super Elite warrior. He hears laughter, before the smoke the blast caused is blown away!

Sephiroth once more appears, and all the damage he received from that last combo seems to be a bloody lip! However, he is no longer amused, and he says," Ezan Zeon, your disrespect will not be allowed. Your power came from me, and without it your nothing but a speck of dust! I gave you my power, but because of your divided heart you will never be able to properly bring out the full power of the dark side.

Now, your final sight will be what you could have become. Dragon of the Darkness Flame!"

With that large chucks of the ground are blasted away, as the right hand of the long haired man erupts with black flames. His aura then explodes before he fires of a massive energy blast in the form of a pure black dragon head! As it opens its mouth Ben braces himself and says,"Damn, I knew that was not really Ezan 's attack. Only problem now is that it seems even more powerful !"

As the dragon flames from hell itself spilt up in to even more heads they all roar at Ezan, before threatening to consume all of the hero's at once! However, Ezan just walks forward and says," Sephiroth, you may be the chosen one of your world, and have tremendous power. But I have powers to. The powers, given to me by my true parents, I'll show you that even you can't dismiss them. Witness, the true power of the Sharingan eye!Its now or never, Kamu!"

the sliver haired member of the Enji Knights open's his newly powered up Mangekyou Sharingan , and fires a wide blast form his eyes. This blast distorts the space around him, before he surprises everyone as the entire black fiery attack is consumed by this distortion!

Sephiroth widens his eyes at the site of his spell completely vanishing before he reacts with a sore ,"Impossible, how could you gather the power to neglect my entire attack? "

Ezan grins as he breaths hard and he says,"Now you seen a glimpse of the true power of the Sharingan, or more like its evolved form the Mangekyou Sharingan. I used that last move to send your attack in to another dimension. And now, ill do the same to you!"

Sephiroth looks annoyed and retorts with," Preposterous, no matter how special those eyes of you are, they will never be able to gaze victory! "

Ezan then charges at Sephiroth while saying,"There is no need for words, lets end this now!"

He then zigzags to dash at Sephiroth, but his target blocks it with his much longer blade and the man with the green Mako eyes narrows them and unleashes a grunt of fury.

Ezan finds him self feeling a suddenly being bashed in the head with the hilt of Masamune and a second later Sephiroth thrusts to impale Ezan, but Ben is in front of him and blocks the slash as he says," Your half right but mostly wrong, what is really about to happen is when we all rid are self's from your influence for ever! Kaio Ken times two!"

With this Ben's aura explodes as he shocks Sephiroth by gaining his sword, and throwing it and its welder in to the air! Ben then begins to power up as he says," Even if you had evolved past that of a human, this is still going to hurt a lot! Kaio Ken times three, Burning Celestial Shinryukenha!"

With that Ben unleashes everything he has in to this blast as it bursts towards Sephiroth. And Cloud then powers up as he says,"Its time for the nightmare to disappear forever, die Sephiroth!"

With that he fires of another energy sword wave, and as he dose Aeris gathers her own holy power before saying,"For all the misery you inflected, pay the price of your own evil desire. Judgment Arrow!"

With that she adds her attack in to the mix, and most of the other Enji help as well! Zidane fires of his Grand Lethal attack, Vincent fires of another round form his Death Penalty, Doug fires his Sphere of Might, Squall attacks with his Fated Circle Limit Break, Geno-Wyrmmon fires of his Trinity Fury Cannon blast, Ezan manages to fire of a Light Divider energy blast, Shantotto fires of a flare magic blast, and more!

All of theses attacks are closing in on Sephiroth and he just has his energy explode as he says," Its useless, nothing you do can kill me! I am Sephiroth, the chosen one who is fated to be the ultimate being! No, what is this? No, not now! RAH!"

For a moment Sephiroth seems to be unleashing enough power to bounce of the combined barrage, but then his aura cracks, and they all breach through his barrier and hits him hard, with a large blast that nearly shatters the mausoleum before it unleashes another explosion!

Ben grins at the sight of this and says," All right, looks like Sephiroth learned the hard way he is not as great as he thought he was. Good thing to, because I am getting tired. Huh? "

Ezan puts his hand in front of Ben and says,"Don't let your excitement cloud your mind fool. I still sense his energy, he is still alive."

Ben focuses his senses and gets annoyed as he says," Ugh, jumped the gun to soon. Damn him, can't he take a hint? "

As the smoke clears everyone is annoyed to see Sephiroth indeed managed to survive the attack, but at least its clear that last combo hit him hard, as most of the top part of his cloths was blasted to bits and he is holding his bleeding chest hard!

As he glares at Cloud he then stares at his burnt right hand and grinds out a annoyed,"No, this should not be happening. After all the power I have absorbed, such attacks can not harm me!"

Cloud just readies his sword and takes a deep breath before saying," I guess you just realized your not nearly as godly as you think!"

Sephiroth just looks vexed before his eyes narrow ,"Don't think so much of your self Cloud, your just lucky. All of you are, because I know now that its because my new body is not properly stabilized thus my energy is unable to unleash its true potential. You all have yet to see my true wrath, but it seems I need some time to finish adjusting."

Ben powers up once more and says," To bad, because your out of time. Now is the time for you to be finally brought to justice one and for all!"

Sephiroth looks at Ben, before forming a diabolical grin as he says,"Justice, tell me Ben Auro, how much of a hero do you think you are?"

Ben looks down and clutches his free fist before saying," What the hell is that suppose to mean? I can't call my self the ideal role model, but I will say I am a much better one then you were suppose to be!"

Sephiroth laughs as he ascends high in to the air, and once more powers up before he says,"Maybe so, but its time for your ultimatum heroes. If you truly are warriors of light, then how much value do you place in the people of this world, the population of a planet most of you never set foot on? Enji Knights, you know have a brief change to attempt to defeat me. However, if you try and test your luck, all the people of this world will die in the process! "

Everyone gets anxious as Cloud says," Sephiroth, what do you think your doing!?"

Seeing Sephiroth gather an enormous amount of power, and begin to form it in to a large black orb Aeris begins to get the idea and she says," Stop it Sephiroth, you will achieve nothing from this!"

Sephiroth grins and says," Those that don't have the strength of will to do what must be done will never be able to achieve anything. Pay the price of treading the path of compassion! Ultima, Big Bang Nova!"

With that Sephiroth readies to fire his most powerful attack yet, but as are hero's brace them self's he laughs before turning around and swiftly launches the blast below, directly at the core of the planet!

Ezan then says," No, he intends to destroy the planet? "

Ben glares at Sephiroth and spits out a mortified," God damn it of course he goes for the planet breaker bail out move! You, you really have no honor! Not really a surprise but even so I can't forgive you, ill make you pay for that!"

Sephiroth grins as he says," If this is even surprising to you, then your dumber then I assumed. Heh, that's right, come at me, if you want everyone on this world to die. We will finish this match another time when my power is fully at my command. That is, if you survive this. "

He then has energy from around him like a dome and Cloud says," Sephiroth, you can't run! No matter what you do, I will defeat you and make sure you never return!"

Sephiroth laughs as he says, "Hahahaha, delude your self all you like Cloud. But no matter how much you and your followers improve, you will never surpass me! My shadow will forever cling to your heart. No matter how much you think your in control I will always be controlling you. And the day will come when I make you and your friends drown in pain for delaying my rise to greatness for so long. Till then, try not to die Cloud.I have other things besides you on my mind but I would like to be the one that kills you."

With that he surrounds himself in a dome that has the symbols that caused him to appear before Sora in Kingdom hearts one, before in a flash he is gone ! Cloud slashes the ground in frustration and yells,"Sephiroth! I have no tides to you anymore! You can't control me or make me your puppet anymore. After all, I am not alone, I have my friends to keep your darkness away. Next time we meet, you will just be another enemy, and it will be one that we defeat once and for all!"

Tifa, who was able to recover form her injuries walks over to Cloud and puts her hand on his shoulder before he turns around to see her give of a sad smile as she says,"Don't worry Cloud, we will get him next time. But, at the very least he knows now he can't control you, Ezan or any of us anymore."

Cloud smiles and says," Thanks Tifa. "

Squall clears his throat and says, " Sorry to interrupt, but I think we should priorities are energy at the most pressing issue right now."

Vincent then floats in front of them and says," Squall is putting it lightly. Unless we act soon that blast will shatter the planet!"

Ben then looks at the giant ball of death burrowing in to the planet and says," Well, I guess it's just a simple matter of stopping the blast in time. Let's move it!"

Aeris then says," But, with are dilly dallying the blast is already quickly heading to the core of this planet, and if it reaches the core it will be to late. Even if we stop it before it reaches there, if we cause it to explode prematurely it will still damage the planet a great deal and millions of life's will be lost. I, should not have been so careless."

Ben just powers up and says," It's not like we just let him go with a free pass. Come on, lets just hurry and stop this before we have another thing to regret!"

With that the Cetra women nods and they all burst to the descending giant ball of death. The blast is all ready nearly at the core of the world, but Aeris then shines with power and points her shield at the ball as she says,"Ill try and slow its descent, stand back. "

With that she fires a holy blast from her shield and it homes in on her target, before it gets in front of it and burst in to a net of light energy to stop it in its track!

Cloud sees this and reacts with a relived," Nice work Aeris."

Aeris appears to be struggling as she says,"I do not think I can hold it for long, Sephiroth put so much of his power in to this attack. "

Ben then reacts with," Well, no matter how much power he put in to his going away present, we still have enough power to stop him. Geno-Wyrmmon, take us to right in between it so we can shatter it. "

Geno-Wyrmmon nods and says," Sounds like a plan, come on all onboard the blast smashing train!"

Ben is about to jump on his metal dragon friend when all of a sudden Ezan says," Its no use, just blasting his attack when its that far down would cause massive damage to the planet. Just one aftereffect could be the sinking of entire continents. "

Ben looks confused and says,"Well, its not like we have time for much else. We either try and blast it before it goes of or the whole world is in real danger!"

Ezan just sighs and says,"I think I have a way, to more effect defuse the attack. I can use my power to absorb it, its as simple as that really."

Sqaull raises his eyebrow and says,"But Ezan, you can't absorb that much magic energy with your sword's power at once. We tested it before, you can only use that ability to absorb so much power at a time, other wise you can overload and shatter your body!"

Ezan looks at the blast and sees Aeris struggle to keep her energy net up and says,"

Don't worry, if I use it in conjunction with my Mangekyou Sharingan I can handle it."

Zidane looks worried and says," But you all ready used a lot of your power Ezan, you may not have enough to handle it."

Ezan shrugs and says," Its still the best option we have, and we don't have time left. Besides, think of it as a way to make up for my errors."

Ben sighs and says," Always being the lone wolf eh Ezan? Well, normally I just say your trying to one up me again, but, I guess your plan dose make sense. Just don't blow your self up trying to save the day."

Ezan forms a slight grin as he responds with a dry," Oh please, that's would be very unprofessional l of me. "

With that Ezan has his magic aura flare up before he jumps up and takes a big leap down the hole the one who was just dwelling in his body a day ago made! He dashes from foothold to foothold, before moments later he lands right besides the Ultima Big Bang Nova energy blast! He then opens his Mangekyou Sharingan and charges with his Soul Eater blade as he says,"

Now, its time to admend for my mistakes, Sephiroth, I won't let you destroy the world of my parents."

He then thrusts his blade in to the giant sphere of destruction, and tries to absorb the energy in to his blade! Some of it goes in to the black sword, however, soon the energy begins to consume him, and he screams in pain as he feels himself being consumed by the energy.

Doug then says," Its no good man! There is just to much power, we have to help him or he is going to explode!"

Ben looks firm as his retort is," Just give him a little more time Doug. Ezan usually does not subjest something unless he is sure he can do it. Er, or unless he is being controlled by Sephiroth. But, since we don't have to worry about that I think we can trust him. After all, this whole thing proved what side his heart is on for good. " They all see Ezan struggling, and he falls to his knees as he says,"No, I did not come this far to fall here! My purpose, is not just for destruction, but to prevent destruction, and I will walk the path that I choose, which means it is unacceptable to die here. Kamu!"

With that Ezan once more activates the new powers form within his evolved Sharingan eyes, and uses that to fire another blast around the beam, and while he is not able to consume the blast entirely, he is able to successfully rip of half the energy ball and warp in to another place in space or something. Ezan then unleashes all the power he has left, and is able to absorb the rest of the blast! He then breaths hard and says," Good, its over. Urg. "

Now totally out of energy, Ben's rival has his eyes return to normal before he falls down, and is about to fall through Aeris 's holy net to fall in to the planet's core! However, at the last second a hand grabs him up, and Ezan sees Ben looking confident as he says,"Hey now, no getting off easy Ezan."

Ben's rival has a small amused look and says,"You just have to take part in my glory, don't you Ben Auro? "

Ben grins and responds with a playful," Hey now, I can't let everyone take the spotlight all the time or it looks bad. Come on, let's talk more on a place less likely to give me a fear of heights or something. "

With that Ben uses his magic energy to fly them out, and lands besides his friends, after letting Ezan down Ben coughs hard and says," Whew, glad that battle ended where it did. Was getting hungry haha, whoa. "

Ben feels dizzy again as he stumbles before coughing again and falling to his knees. He then powers down and the Star Sword returns to its sealed normal state. He coughs again and his Digimon partner transforms back to his normal form as he says," You ok boss? Maybe you got hit to hard?"

Ben laughs before saying," Oh its nothing, just, my body needs to get the hang of using Kaio Ken for such a duration. "

While lying on the ground Ezan laughs and says," Well Ben, seems even after all this training you can barely hold yourself together ."

Ben looks annoyed and says," Hey, at least I have enough energy to not be lying on the ground right now!"

Ezan just turns his head over and says," Heh, true enough. Hahahaha. "

With that Ezan and Ben both laugh before Ben feels a pain in his side, which causes most of the others to laugh as well. Aeris then transforms back to her normal state as well and gives a big smile as she says,"Well, that was quite an eventful and traumatic battle to say the least. Still, I am glad I did not have to see anyone I care about die today. Even the fact that Sephiroth is alive again can't outweigh that fact. Well, you all look exhausted, here, let me heal some of the wounds. "

With that Aeris, Garnet and the others go to heal everyone back to full health. And when everyone is back to normal Zidane takes a big yawn and says,"Man Ezan, we had to go chasing after you in the middle of the night and fight all theses crazy maniacs all without eating! Couldn't you have picked a better time to face your inner demons and figure out who you are?"

Ezan just turns around and says,"We don't know when destiny will beckon to us Zidane. Still, I am sorry I caused so much embarrassment to the Enji. I, have dishonored myself. "

Ben looks amused and says,"Oh please, Ezan if they can forgive me after what I did I think they will forgive you. "

Squall just says," It was not your fault entirely Ezan. The sprit of Sephiroth was egging you on, and you can't be blamed entirely for your actions. "

Cloud nods and adds a reassuring," The fact that you held back his will for so many months and did not let him take over is a testament to your loyalty. "

Ezan looks down and responds with a regretful," Still, I let my pride override my duty, and I nearly betrayed my comrades. "

Ben looks serious and says,"We all have thoughts we are not proud of Ezan. But what really matters is that you don't act on those dark desires. Well, that's what I believe anyway."

Aeris then says,"As long as your heart is in the right place, we know we can trust you, your are friend Ezan. "

Ezan nearly looks embarrassed and responds with a flustered," Well, thanks for not giving up on me. "

Zidane chuckles and reacts with a happy," Oh please, do you need a reason to help a person? "

Amarant then clears his throat and says,"Not to mess with the moment, but anyone else like to get the hell out of here? This is still a Zeon world. And even if we just saved all of there butts if they spot us here we will have to go through a whole lot of robots to get the hell out of here in one piece."

Cloud looks over to the red afro haired man and says,"Good idea Amarant, come on, lets go home. "

Ben looks over to Shantotto and says, "Um, professor? Mind keeping this whole thing a secret? "

The powerful magical midget looks snide as she laughs and says," Oh please, like I will give theses audacious lank heads any of my secrets. Don't worry, I have no love for the vulgar Zeon men here, and to be truthful, Namine Uchiha was once a friend of mine, so ill keep this whole affair to my self, on one condition, DON"T EVER QUESTION MY POWER AGAIN!"

Ben leaps back and responds with a startled,"All right all right! Man, you could learn some people skills. All right, any one remembers where we parked? "

James chuckles and says," No, but luckily are ships have autopilot. Come on, I have to make sure we don't have more "friends' waiting for us. "

Everyone begins to walk out, and Ezan turns around to see the diary of his mother, which managed to avoid being blasted apart, before he picks it up and smiles and says,"Mother, I am glad to have finally heard your voice mother. And father, even if you were never there for me, at least I know you had my good interested in mind."

With that, he walks forward and with his friends exit the catacombs. As he dose, little dose he know a presence watching him! This new figure, is watching from the shadows, and when he is sure everyone is gone he steps out of them, to reveal that the figure is Diz!

Diz just looks at the small drone in his hands, the one who showed Ezan the last speech of his mother from before as he smiles and says,"Ezan, I am glad you were able to at last realize who you truly are, and even gladder you were able to resists the lure of the dark side and oust Sephiroth from you. You truly have grown. I hope, that one day I can truly stand before you. I know you can never forgive me, but it was for your own protection. But, I hope that I can gather the power I need to take back from Weil Zabi , and end this war soon, so I can once more face you, my son. "

Well, talk about a happy ending to a tense showdown! While Sephiroth may have returned with more power then ever before, and showed Xaldin how much power that really was before sending the rest of the Dark Enji retreating with there tails behind there legs, Ben, Cloud, Ezan and the others were able to prevail, even if Sephiroth used a low blow of sorts to get away to cause more suffering. Now with Sephiroth back, how will this effect the ultimate war between good and evil? Find out next time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars!

In are next chapter Ben, Ezan and co return for some much needed relaxation. However, after a few days of recovering Ben finds him self faced with a event that to him makes his previous fights with Ganondorf and Sephiroth seem like nothing, the Big holiday ball for Hallowed Bastion and the Enji! Ben is all ready not a fan of dances, and this is the biggest public event the Enji have, making its presence mandatory. And the fact that its on Ben's birthday just makes it worse, because Ben has no date in sight!

While he maid plans with Lisa way back, that was shot down with the whole her being really Larxene and an evil traitor. And while Lacus and Brad's relation ship has been a little rocky lately, they still officially are a couple. But just as Ben's about to give up hope and go for the dreaded blind date with the leftovers Aeris shocks him, and Cloud, by agreeing to be his date! Ben is more then happy to have the beautiful and kind friend of Cloud be his date for the ball, but even while he is very gracious to the flower girl, his heart still desires for his childhood friend no matter how hopeless a shot it is.

Lucky for him, Aeris is ready to try and push Ben and Lacus, but when it comes down to it it depends on how drunk Brad is and how much Lacus is willing to put up with it. Can the impossible be possible? Can Ben find a way to get a dance with Lacus, and try to fulfill his deepest desire? To find out tune in to

Chapter 106: Waltz of Aspiration, The Link to the Distant Iris's Heart. Brief Authors notes, if you have not realized it the next chapter is going to mostly be a funny cool down chapter lol. Mostly because after worlds, lets just say something big is going down. HEhe, guess you will just have to wait to find out though. Thanks for the reviews, and till next time!