Good Mistake
Shelke showed us Lucrecia's completed Omega Report, detailing the Cetra theory of the Lifestream forming into the Omega Weapon. It said that once the Planet is ready to die the Lifestream will gather and escape to a new world, leaving the Planet to die quietly.
Omega was the same type of Weapons as those we encountered three years ago. Designed to protect the Planet... but destroy it in the process by eliminating all threats to it.
"Deepground seems to have the desire to awaken Omega early, thus the kidnappings," Reeve continued from where Shelke left off. "They seem to want to trick the Planet into thinking the end is near."
"That's why they're killing people, but I've jist realised somethin'..." Nevina added. "It wis when we interview people fae Junon. It didnae make sense but now everythin's coming together I think," Nevina walked around the bridge for a few moments. "None of the people who were kidnapped were infected by Geostigma. Not a single soul who died had Stigma," We all looked at her, not understanding. "Then Shalua started tae talk about the "soul wrought of terra corrupt" passage about Chaos. So I think that they were pickin' people who never contracted Geostigma because Omega needs tae be pure, otherwise it'd be carryin' Jenova's virus wi' it if it did rise." It made sense. Kill the pure and Omega will rise.
"Those conniving bastards!" Cid exclaimed with anger. "I don't know why they want this but like fuck are we gonna let them get away with it!"
"When I worked for Shinra I developed an underground city known as Sector 0 for Deepground to reside," Reeve explained. "To power the city there is Mako Reactor 0, and to increase the output of the Mako the other eight have been rebooted and wired to Reactor 0's mainframe. We will sent eight separate squads to exterminate and shut down the Reactors."
"We've contacted all the other guys to lead the ground troops. They're ready to lead the assault whever we give the signal," Omen added from the wheel. The meeting was then disbanded and I looked around with confusion.
"Has anyone seen Vincent?" I asked. Everyone shook their heads and I left the bridge, frantically looking for Vincent. He must have left the meeting when no one noticed but.. but why?
I went down to the engine rooms after searching everywhere. I walked slowly through the corridors, not seeing anyone around but I could hear something.
"Vincent? Are you there?" I called, turning a corner. There was a beastly roar and I ran, looking at Vincent in shock.
He was hunched over and glowing red. He was glowing like an animal and I noticed a claw mark on the wall. He looked at me as though he had heard me in the silence and stared. Vincent wasn't in control...
He outstretched his hand for a few seconds as I stepped forward.
"Vincent?" I asked gently, terrified that he was losing to Chaos. I knew Chaos was still in control, as he pulled away and took steps back. The glow around him was growing stronger. I felt anger inside me and I clenched my fists, knowing who he had seen when he looked at me. "Leave Vincent alone!" I wasn't sure if I was shouting that at Chaos... or at Lucrecia. Regardless Chaos wasn't happy.
I lunged at me and grabbed me by the wrists, slamming me against the wall and pinning me there. He was growling as he leaned his face closer to mine. I felt my heart racing but I couldn't figure out the reason. I just stared into Vincent's red eyes as Chaos snarled, bearing teeth and gripping my wrists tighter.
"Vincent..." I whimpered weakly as Chaos overpowered me. I had no idea what do to. I closed my eyes, letting impulse take over.
I pushed against Vincent's body and pressed my lips against his. I noticed his grip loosen on my wrists and I managed to move them onto his chest and push him against the other wall. I had no idea why I was still kissing him I just... I couldn't stop myself. His lips felt so cold but he wasn't responding to my kiss. I wasn't even sure if Chaos was still in control but... I just wish Vincent would kiss me.
I felt his hands on my arms and I came right back to reality. My eyes snapped open and I stared at Vincent, who looked as though he was about to have a heart attack. I pulled myself away and felt my hands shake. My whole body was shaking. What in Utopia's name have I done?
Vincent tried to put his hand on my shoulder and say something but I cried hysterically, shoved him away and ran from him. I didn't want to see him. I can't bear to look at him.
Omen's POV
"Five more minutes Cid?" I whined with a grin as the Captain crossed his arms in annoyance at me. I was having fun driving the Shera.
"Kid in five minutes we'll be fight Deepground and I know ya want to go down and fight," Well he had a point. "Go tell the ground forces we're ready."
"Sure thing," I nodded and let Cid have the wheel. I left the bridge and phoned Christie. I wonder how her wedding plans are going with all of this happening? This is probably a breather for her.
"Hey Omen," I smiled at Christie's voice. She was so serious and leader-esque when the world was getting fucked up the arse.
"Chris, we're starting the air assault in five so get everyone ready," I said, walking to the launch decks where all the WRO soldiers on the Shera were. That was until I heard faint sobbing from the other direction.
"I'll get on it," Chris sighed. Oh no she's got something on her mind.
"Talk to me Chris," I said, not beating around the bush.
"I dunno... do you think I should marry Reno?" What? Chris you love that guy why are you getting cold feet?
"Yes I should. You guys work together," I told her. "Seriously stop trying to ruin things for yourself. If you didn't want to marry him you wouldn't have said yes. Now focus on kicking Deepground into the dirt, that always makes you feel better." Yes! Made her laugh.
"Thanks Omen," She was about to hang up when the sobbing got louder and I reached Nevina hugged a wrecked Angie. "... Omen who's crying?"
"Angie what's wrong?" I asked, answering Christie's question at the same time. Angie didn't stop crying so I looked to Nevina for an explination.
"She's been greetin' fer ages," She started. "Been blubbering about Vincent tae."
"I kissed him... I kissed him but he didn't kiss back," Angie told us through her chokes and sobs. Alice Marie she's a mess. Still it did shock me.
"Wait you kissed Vincent?"
"Who kissed Vincent?" Oops. Forgot Chris was still on the phone.
"Erm, Angie Chris knows now, that okay?" I asked. Angie cried a bit more and curled up. "Do you want to talk to her?" I asked carefully. Angie simply nodded and I put the phone on speaker.
"Angie you alright?" Chris started as she heard Angie cry.
"I kissed Vincent Christie but he didn't kiss me back," She wept, her eyes red and puffy and she couldn't stop it. Poor girl. "I'm such a fucking idiot. I shouldn't have done that!"
"Angie, take deep breaths. Just try and calm down," Chris said. "It's past now. If he asks why just... just tell him how you feel. Maybe he didn't kiss back out of shock of your forwardness, I mean you are really meek and shy. Why don't you stay out of the fight for now and take a break? You know like we've all been telling you to do for a good year or so." Angie shook her head, wiping her eyes.
"No... no I have to. I have to do this," Angie told her friend. Chris sighed. We couldn't change her mind unfortunately.
"Fine. Just don't stress yourself. I'll see you guys later," Chris hung up and I put my phone away, moving to hug Angie as she cried more.
"It'll be okay Angie, just hang in there," I said. Although with Omega and Chaos and Deepground... I hope we beat them like we did Sephiroth.
