Intertwine: the clash between light and dark

Sora finally made it back to the Seventh heaven with a heavy wave of guilt, he didn't call Yuffie back yet and he was worried as to where the blonde swordsman went, as to one of these, he knew he wouldn't be getting an answer any time soon, he stalked up to the door when he felt his phone go off…he knew who it was, he had enough common sense to know, he knew she'd be worried, that she'd be upset…that she may even cry…if he herd that he'd probably lose it…enter that pit that threatened to take him whole and create the monster he so well knew he shouldn't succumb to but he'd do it, to take vengeance on the ones who caused her heart ache, he'd succumb to this new feeling…the cold…the darkness.

Just saying the word even in his head it felt foreign, although it wasn't like he hadn't said it or even thought of it before but actually deciding to drift into the darkness…its different, true that before…he did he thought of it…but that was for a reason that wasn't for an impure thought this however was, and is…willing giving up all that he knew was right because of tears…because of something so unavoidable yet something compelled him to believe that it's the right choice…that if he had to give every ounce of his humanity just…to save her…to save the world would he honestly be willing to turn down that road…to give up everything, not just to save one person but to save everyone, if it took him turning to the darkness, or even so far as to die, he shook the thought out of his head, quickly he knew she'd get mad at him if he even so much as thought of that being an alternative she'd never forgive him.

When he got inside very few people were inside some drinking some talking on phones, it wasn't like it normally was; desolate empty...like how Tifa probably felt every time she want into that room and knew Cloud wasn't going to come home because he was clinging to someone who wasn't there anymore, it made his blood boil so much he could feel something he thought that he couldn't….rage and the strange thing was….it felt normal.

"I'm back…" Sora said softly as he finally picked up his phone the other line was quiet, and he knew why.

"Yuff I'm al-"He herd something that made him stop…he could just picture tears flowing from her face

"You…you're okay…" Sora could feel the adrenaline in his body kick in…and the cold seeking him again…seeking to take control just one more time

"Have…you been crying?" She gasped and he knew he was right

"Well…I was just…really worried; I don't think I could take it if I lost you" He felt his body go numb

"Don't worry…you won't lose me…those guys didn't even stand a chance" He wanted to yell…he wanted to scream…he wanted to hurt those three so badly that made blood spill onto the floor from the steel grip he had on the wall of his mouth…

"You keep your promises so…I'll hold you to what you say, I'll believe in you…until you keep the promise you made is fulfilled I'll keep holding out."

The other line went silent and he felt his need to harm someone something, but he knew better, he'd be no better than those he encountered before but that wasn't enough…the next time he even caught a glimpse of them…they'd be in for a world of hurt.

"How…are the kids?" Sora asked

"Denzel's been in his room for some time –"She paused as she looked into the brunettes eyes

"Did…you get contacts?" She asked

"No…why do my eyes look different?" Sora asked perplexed

"You're eyes are gold…"

The look on Sora's face couldn't have portrayed the stabbed in the gut face perfectly in this exact moment than any other time in his life he looked confused and hurt but he closed his eyes for a few seconds and reopened them he saw the reflection in Tifa's eyes they returned to normal, although he still had the look of confusion he let it slide.

"I'll go check on Denzel, I'm worried about him"

"If we don't see Cloud by today, will go look for him bright and early" Tifa said cheerfully but to Sora all it sounded like was a cry for help…he knew how much she wanted the blonde and all he was doing was playing a childish game he didn't have the heart to tell her that he did see him and that he yelled at her giving out her secret that and it'd give her a reason to be weary of him when he needed friendship now more than ever especially since he has no idea what's happening to himself. When he got to Denzel's door he let his anger subside as he carefully walked into the room the boy perked up immensely at the sound of the door opening.

"I knew Sora would find you" Denzel said hopefully…to which Sora felt his heart break for the boy as he walked in.

"He…won't be coming back today, but…I did find him I'll meet up with him tomorrow and convince him to come home, I promise!" Sora said in mock hopefulness although on the inside all he could feel was malice

"O-oh…it's…because I'm sick" Denzel said softly

"No it isn't don't worry he just –"

"It's because I have geostigma that he's gone all the time I just know it"

"No…it's because he has it…just like I do" Sora thought

Sora tied the pieces together when he saw Cloud grab his arm in pain and his eyes turn even more feral and almost teal for a second the day they 'kidnapped' him from school since he'd been having similar symptoms it made it obvious to him.

Don't worry…I'll find a cure for you…I have it too so…if I didn't find a cure it wouldn't do any good for the both of us right?" He smiled as he felt a stare from the bedroom door

"I'm going to ask you now so I don't have to ask you after I knock you unconscious, why do you have to tell him things that could be detrimental to his health becayse so far we can't get anyones hopes up; better yet why are you up and about when you know you have it too you'll only get worse you know!" Tifa shouted a look of hurt stained into her eyes

"Because if you knew what I found out you wouldn't believe me!" Sora defended

"Try me" Tifa taunted

Sora explained that the reason and Tifa's face couldn't have looked more shocked Denzel's face really only showed confusion for the most part but other than that showed more understanding.

"So…Clouds going to defeat the guy who caused this…illness "

"If he does it should go away, I'm not sure, but I'm not going to stand around and wait for that to happen I'll take him down myself if I have to…" Sora could feel darkness enhancing every word he spoke

"Well, one things for sure he isn't alive but those Kadaj brothers seem to have their priorities set on something about as stupid as what Sephiroth wanted so…it kind of makes sense but…"

"Not to be rude Tifa, but could we save this for tomorrow I'm completely exhausted"

"Sora…its six….pm" She said stating his erratic sleeping habits

"Night Tifa" He droned out of the room as if in search of a bed to sleep in before he went to his room he gently patted Marlene on the head

"I'll bring him back for you Marlene, don't worry" He said in a exhausted tone as he softly opened and shut the door finally going to sleep, it must've been the fatigue or his outburst the day before because he didn't have any strange encounters with the passed on or any of the sort he woke up to a quiet room, no sound, nothing he rushed out of the room and ran down stairs to be met with a note.

"We went on ahead to the old church, and I told Vincent about your eye problem, he said he may know what's going on and he'll stop by later – Tifa" Sora sighed as he rushed out the door towards the old church only to see Marlene staring down one of the men who caused his dear friend to shed tears, and he felt his body cut off all rational thought he lunged at him.

Back at seventh heaven Vincent arrived looking around the bar he felt it, the presence of darkness he knew what was happening and was regretting meeting the boy, but he knew even if he didn't this path was already carved for him.

"It seems I have no choice, maybe in due time, you'll forgive me…"

A/N; so I finished almost or well most of the last chapter for the story or well the third to last because the chapter after it is well making me emotional just to even write it…and then I decided I'd do a bit of an after years things and kinda go after dirge since I have an idea in mind for it already but I can tell you it'll be longer than this part of the story : D. and how do you guys like dark Sora? Lol it'll get it more dramatic as the story progresses just wait till…actually next chapter you'll see what I'm getting at…go figure, I'll post as soon as I can love you guys 3

-AzureEnd

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