Hello everyone, I'm back again with another chapter. I'm glad that a lot of you like this story because let me tell you it is not easy to write it. What with school and kids and life in general it has been hard to continue writing this. So, please continue to read and leave me some feedback. Now, on with the story.
(Normal POV)
Squall's body relaxes as he falls asleep leaving Sora and Cloud to look at each other. Growling starts again and they look over to see Sephiroth glaring at them or rather Cloud. 'Why do you protect him!? Why do you care for him!? WHY DO YOU TREAT HIM LIKE A MATE!?' Everyone looks at Cloud. Cloud sighs. 'I treat him as my mate because that is what I believe him to be.' Sephiroth snarls and Cloud galres at him. 'You have a mate Sephiroth! I have already told you time and time again. I WILL NOT become your mate. I trust you Sephirtoh, but I do not love you.' 'Yet, you would trust one that you know nothing about!' He snarls. 'Yes, I would because there is something about him that brings me closer to him. I don't know what it is, but I will soon.' Sephiroth snorts before walking off.
Xemnas looks to Cloud. 'What will you do?' Cloud sighs 'Once he wakes up we move. I cannot and will not put my pack in danger nor will I leave them to danger. I maybe in heat, but that does not make me defenceless. Too many rely on me for me to be selfish.' Xemnas nods. 'We wait then.' Sora looks to the den to see Riku emerge. Riku walks over to him and nuzzles Sora's neck. 'How do you feel?' Sora asks. 'Okay, just a little tired.' Xemnas looks at Riku slightly confused. Sora sees the look and nuzzles Riku back. 'He hasn't been feeling well the last few days.' Xemnas nods just as a whimper comes from Squall. Everyone turns to look at him, but he settles down. 'Xemnas, is Squall alright?' Kairi asks as she comes forward. Riku moves to the other side of Sora and whimpers softly. Sora looks at him out of the corner of his eye to see him shaking lightly. 'He should be alright soon. We will be leaving as soon as he wakes up.' Xemnas says not missing Riku's action. Kairi nods as she walks back over to Tifa and Namine.
Cloud lays beside Squall again and nuzzles his head gently. 'I hope you wake up soon. I really need you here.' He says to himself. Xemnas walks back over to his pack and Sora pushes Riku towards Cloud. 'I'm going to go patrol. See if the people have started looking for us' Riku looks at him. 'Be careful please.' Sora looks at him softly. 'Don't worry. I'll come back.' He then takes off leaving Riku to walk over to Cloud. Cloud looks at him. 'Don't fret, everything will be alright.' Riku looks back in the direction that Sora took off in. 'I just have a bad feeling about this.' 'What do you mean?' Cloud asks. 'I'm not sure. I mainly have a bad feeling that something bad is going to happen.' ~That's because it is going to happen. ~ Griever says as he and Fenrir walk into view. Everyone looks over and Riku cowers back slightly. 'What do you mean?' Roxas asks. Griever looks at him before looking at Riku. ~The future can be seen through the eyes of one. ~ Riku cowers more as everyone looks at him. 'Riku?' Cloud asks. 'I didn't do anything. I didn't see anything.' He whimpers. Griever purrs softly as he moves closer. ~It's alright. It wasn't you I was referring to. ~ He nuzzles Squall. ~ Come young one. It is time to come back. ~ 'Wait, you mean Squall can see the future!?' Zack exclaims.
Fenrir snorts. ~Ironic, isn't it? Yes, he can, it's the reason his pack was killed. It is also how they were able to stay where no one was able to find them. ~ Xemnas looks at Squall sadly as Griever continues to wake him. 'We didn't know that he was able to see the future. We haven't moved locations or anything.' Tifa moves forward. 'He did help us find food though.' Xemnas looks at her. 'That's true. We should have starved, but somehow, he knew where to find a group of elk. We were able to survive thanks to him.' Fenrir looks at Squall to see his eyes open. ~ Hello Squall. I know that you are not ready to come out, but you need to get everyone to safety. ~ Griever says softly. Squall looks at him groggily before standing up. Riku looks at him. 'Is he alright?' ~ Yes, he just isn't ready to let go of whatever he was seeing. ~ Squall blinks slowly before growling and shaking his head violently. 'It won't let go. I can't get it to release.'
Griever blinks before turning serious. ~I will get it to realease its hold for a little while, but whatever you are being shown is apparently extremely important. You must hurry with getting everyone to safety. This won't last long. ~ Squall nods as he feels the fog lift from his mind. Sora returns and pants heavily as he looks at Cloud. 'Sora, what's wrong.' Cloud asks. Squall looks at Sora before looking behind him. 'They're coming. We have to move now.' Squall turns and takes off back towards Vincent's. Xemnas, Tifa, Kairi, Namine, Zexion, Demyx, and Axel follow without a second thought. Griever nuzzles Fenrir before also following.
Fenrir looks to Cloud to see him staring after Squall. *Time to make a choice Cloud. Stay and possibly die or leave and have a future. * Cloud looks at him before looking at the others. Riku was nuzzling Sora, Roxas was looking at him, Aerith was standing beside Saix waiting, Zack was standing off to the side sadly, and Sephiroth was looking at Zack with a puzzled look. Cloud looks towards the way that Squall went. This is our home. I will lnot make this choice alone.' He says as he looks at everyone. Sora looks at him. 'This is our home, but then again it isn't. We are dwindling and this could be our chance to see what else is out there. They are giving us a chance to live. I believe we should go.' Riku nods as well. Cloud looks to Roxas. ' I agree with Sora. We should give it a chance.' 'Well, I don't think we should go.' Sephiroth says. 'We know nothing about them and who's to say that if we leave we'll be safe. They are not one of us and they know nothing about us beside what rumors they have heard. They could easily get fed up with us or just decide they no longer want us and throw us out. Not only would we be without a home, but we would be in an area we know nothing about. No, we should stay and fight for our home.' Zack looks at Sephiroth before looking at Cloud. 'I agree with Seph, but I also agree with Sora. I believe we should go, but be cautious.' Sephiroth stares at Zack surprised.
Cloud looks at Aerith and Saix. 'What about you two?' Aerith and Saix look at each other before looking at Cloud. 'Zack has the right idea. Let us go, but be wary.' Saix says. Cloud nods. 'Then we go.' *Quickly now or you'll miss your chance. * Fenrir says. Cloud turns and runs quickly towards the direction that the others took. He hears the rest run after him and he speed us. He feels a presence touch his mind, but he ignores it until he sees Squall and his pack waiting in the tree-line. They stop beside them and watch as people surround the house. 'What's going on here?' Cloud asks. 'Not sure. Griever just went to find out what is going on, but from the looks of it things are not looking good. Griever says that Vincent, Cid, and Yuffie are confined to the house. They are unable to get out, which means they are unable to take us across.' Squall says. 'Then what are we supposed to do then? Do we just wait around for them to come and kill us all?' Sephiroth asks angrily. 'Sephiroth, that is enough!' Cloud says.
Sephiroth huffs, but doesn't say anything. Cloud looks at Squall to see a concerned look in his eyes. 'Squall?' 'We're not safe here. Griever is watching the men closely, but he advises we leave. The men are getting ready to come and get us. They aren't looking to relocate as they told Vincent, they're looking to exterminate us. Quickly, back to the cave.' Squall says. They all turn and quickly run towards the cave. ~ Quickly child. They come. ~ Griever says. Squall growly lowly as he pushes himself harder. He quickly surpasses Sephiroth and Cloud and makes his way towards the cave when the sound of yelling reaches his ears. He snarls and quickly darts to the left and back towards the village. 'Squall!' Everyone yells. 'Keep going. I'll meet you there.' ~Squall are you sure this is what you want to do? ~ 'It is the only way to keep everyone safe. I refuse to let that vision come to pass.' ~Squall, think about this though. If you do this then there is a very good possibility that you won't make it back. Are you sure that you're prepared for that? ~ Squall feel his heart tighten at the thought of leaving his pack and even his mate behind, but the thought of them dying was unimaginable. 'If you had seen what I had then you wouldn't be asking me that question. I am willing to go through with this even if it means that I won't make it back.' ~Even though you told them you would catch up to them? ~
Squall feels a deep sadness, but continues running. 'If I am able to then I will go back. I just can't leave them to what will happen. I have to give them a chance. Please Griever, I will lead them away, but you must get them on that boat and away from here. They will not survive if they do not leave.' ~ Alright Squall, I will get them out of here. You have my word. ~ He takes a deep breath to help calm himself. 'Thank you, Griever.' Soon the sound of multiple voices reaches his ears. "Hurry, there's one of them now. It's headed back to the village. We must capture it!"
Squall runs out of the woods and into the village. There was screaming and everyone moving at once. He looks around quickly before running to Vincent's house to find Griever laying low and watching him sadly. ~Be careful. ~ Squall charges right through the men waiting around the house. "What the hell!" "Get it!" "Hurry, before it gets away!" He hears them take chase after him. He looks around before seeing Fenrir watching him. *I know what you're doing. I commend you on your thinking of the others, but you won't find Cloud again for many years if you continue. He will resent you and will not have anything to do with you. Think young pup before you follow through with this plan. * Squall looks away sadly. 'I can't let them die.' * Alright, my word of advice to you then is to try and get to him as quickly as possible. * Squall doesn't say anything as he continues running. 'I won't let anyone die here. No one else will ever die while I still breathe.'
And that is the end of that chapter. What do you think will happen? Will Squall make it back to them or will they end up leaving without him. And what of Cloud? Will he wait for Squall? Tell me what you think I look forward to seeing what you have to say about it. Till next time Mizuki
