Origins

By Keedra2173

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A/N: Hello everyone. Here is a new chapter for you. I will be working on my other stories. I'm just waiting for some inspiration. Please enjoy.

Wutai after the war

He had been a weapons crafter for a long time. When the war came he went and fought and was one of the few who returned. Many of their people lay slaughtered at the hands of Shinra's demon.

He sighed and looked around his shop. 'What is next?' he thought. The weapon maker had no idea what to do what to do.

Suddenly he was hit with an idea; a set of fighting gloves; ones that would give the user a serious boost in speed and strength. They would be wonderful and their use would only be for those who opposed Shinra.

Nibelhiem 10 years before the burning

Zangan walked into the town amidst an uproar. Many of the people were standing in front of a large house. Deciding to see what was going on he pushed his way to the front of the crowd. In front of the house were 2 adults and 2 children. The children looked about 5 or 6 years old and the male child looked really scared.

"Your son is a menace he lured my daughter into the mountains and then tried to kill her. What's worse he did it while she still grieving for her mother," shouted the man to the blond woman.

"My son would never do anything like that. Why don't you ask them what happened and find out the truth instead of jumping to conclusions like an idiot," responded the woman.

The man looked even angrier at that accusation and turned to the children, "Well, Cloud what happened?"

The boy, Cloud looked utterly terrified and looked to the woman who nodded.

"I saw Tifa crying and asked her what's wrong. She said that her mom left for beyond the mountains and she wanted to be with her." The boy paused as the look on the man's face got even angrier. "I told her that she couldn't do that and that she should talk to you and that you would help her feel better. She told me no she wasn't going to do that. She was going to find her mom herself by going over the mountains. I said that's a bad thing and that she should wait for an adult. She ignored me and started walking up the trail. I chased her trying to stop her but she wouldn't stop. When we got to the old bridge she kept going I yelled that the bridge wasn't safe but she ignored me again. I was about to turn back to the town and get some help when the bridge broke. I grabbed Tifa but she was really heavy and then we both fell over the edge."

The townspeople were quiet through this narration. The man who must be the girl's father glared at the boy, clearly thinking he was lying.

Dismissing the boy, the man turned to his daughter, "Tifa is that what happened did you go into the mountains?" At first the girl said nothing, and then slowly she nodded her head. You could hear the sharp intake of breath from her father. He really expected that the boy had tried to kill his child but it was not the case. He hated being wrong.

"I guess that settles that. Now I'm going to take my son home and take care of him," the blond woman stated as she grabbed her child and left through the crowd.

Nibelhiem the burning

Zangan sighed just before he once more entered the town. He had left because he needed to hide the gloves he had crafted so long ago. He had returned to check on Tifa and perhaps see if the Strife boy had returned.

A wall of heat greeted him; he ran into the village and started rescuing people from the flames. Many he couldn't reach. Just when he though all was lost a blond man ran from the Shinra mansion.

"Help me, there are too many injured."

The blond man ignored him muttered something and ran up the trail behind the mansion.

Zangan didn't know what to think. Ignoring that he continued to rescue people. It took hours to treat everyone and soon he heard the sound of boots along the trail.

Entering from the trail behind the mansion were Shinra troops. They carried three people and one was Tifa. Running to them, Zangan was relieved to see her.

"Halt sir. Who are you and what is your business here?" demanded one of the soldiers.

"My name is Zangan. I was here to visit my apprentice when I saw the flames in the village. I helped as many as I could but I could find my student."

The soldier looked at the smoke and blood cover man and thought about the orders Hojo had given before leaving the reactor.

"Take them to the lab at the mansion. I want them restrained and healed by the time I get there. If anyone sees you and recognizes any of the specimens give the subject up. I don't want to deal with search parties."

"I see. What is your student's name? We found three people in the reactor only one we were unable to identify," said the soldier.

"Her name is Tifa Lockhart," replied the fighting master. The soldier nodded and gestured for the man holding Tifa to give her to Zangan. Zangan accepted the girl and moved to the main part of the village that hadn't burned.

He looked at her and knew that it would be a long recovery. He just hoped she would be okay.

Kalm 6months later

Tifa looked out the window to the peaceful town. The people moved about their lives without care or worry. She sighed she missed her home but knew she was unlikely to return.

"Tifa, I need to speak with you," the voice of her mentor sounded up the stairs. Turning away the brunette went downstairs and sat with the man who had been with since she lost her home.

"I made a gift for you. It's in Midgar. It will help you greatly in your quest," started Zangan, "I hope that you give up this thirst for vengeance but I know you and you will carry this anger until you can't anymore. The gift is a set of fighting gloves. I made them shortly after the war in Wutai ended. I hope that they will serve you well." With those words Zangan got up from the table and left the house.

Tifa was stunned. Her mentor just left no goodbye or anything. Gathering her thoughts she began packing the things she needed for a journey. She would go to Midgar and find the gift her mentor had left her.

Midgar After the defeat of Hojo

Tifa, Yuffie, and Cloud walked into Wall Market. Cloud had a feeling pulling him here and had decided to follow it before heading back to the airship.

"Cloud why are we here? We don't need any supplies plus this place is not that interesting," asked Yuffie.

"I have to agree with her, Cloud. This place has bad memories," agreed Tifa.

Cloud ignored both girls and continued into the market. He walked straight to the build labeled Item and went inside. Last time he tried this it shot at him but now he had a feeling that he'd get something.

Walking to the dispenser he pulled the lever. Instead of gunfire he got a set of fighting gloves; going with his instincts he handed the gloves to Tifa.

"These are for you. Vengeance is no longer your only path. Love and hope will guide you on the true path but beware that not all is as it seems. Remember that you cannot blame one for the crime of another," echoed Cloud's voice. Like many people were talking together.

Tifa took the gloves and stared at her friend. She wondered what he meant blaming one for the crimes of another.

"What just happened? Cloud are you okay?" questioned Yuffie.

Cloud shook his head and looked around. 'What am I doing here?' Shaking the thought away he spoke to the girls, "Let's head back to the ship. We need to check the crater."

Tifa and Yuffie just looked at him. Something was strange but they didn't know what.

Tifa's cabin

Tifa gently caressed the gloves that were the last memento she had of the man who taught her to fight. She only hoped she would live up to his expectations.

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A/N: Well that went okay. I really hope you guys enjoyed it. Please review and let me know.