Sephiroth starts to head into town. Pauses a moment

Sephiroth says, "how does it feel?"

Sephiroth looks at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "Kinda weird... how long have I been away... 2 years?"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "yes"

Cloud Strife rocks back and forth on his feet... not really wanting to visit his mother just yet... since she'll bombard him with questions...

Sephiroth turns around, facing the town again. Sees Tifa sitting in the road ahead

Sephiroth looks back at Zack. Sighs, knowing there is no way to change him, and looks back to the rode. Stops by the inn

Sephiroth says, "alright, we are heading off early for the reactor in the morning. We only need one guard, so the rest of you get some sleep"

Sephiroth looks at Cloud as the other 3 disperse into the inn

Sephiroth says, "you may go visit with people if you wish"

Cloud Strife says, "Guess I should go see my mom..."

Cloud Strife looks at the man

Sephiroth looks at the guy a second, then back at Cloud.

Cloud Strife shrugs

Tifa Lockheart has been watching discreetly the entire time... wondering if that really is Cloud since he looks kinda...different

Sephiroth sighs, looking at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "Seph... do you mind one quick pose?"

Sephiroth says, "Fine Cloud"

Sephiroth stands next to Cloud as the man takes their picture

Tifa Lockheart edges up to Cloud and sephiroth...

Tifa Lockheart says, "Is that really you Cloud?"

Sephiroth looks at Tifa

Cloud Strife says, "Tifa? Yeah its me... why wouldn't it be?"

Sephiroth says, "hmm, you are Tifa?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "well you've put on weight... and seem to be more muscular... *gets an odd look in her eyes*"

Tifa Lockheart looks at Sephiroth... somewhat awed by his presence

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cloud's told you about me?"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "yes, he has spoken of you"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Its amazing...my Cloud... knows the great Sephiroth!"

Sephiroth suppresses a chuckle

Sephiroth says, "You could say that Tifa"

Cloud Strife says, "em... *whisper to sephiroth* Umm... she called me her Cloud... hooo boy..."

Sephiroth says, "*whispers back* I heard... hmmm, wonder what would happen if she knew...."

Cloud Strife blanches slightly

Sephiroth looks at Tifa, to see what she is up to

Cloud Strife says, "*whisper* Lets not and say we did... "

Tifa Lockheart smiles brightly

Tifa Lockheart says, "My father asked me to be your guide for tomorrow... seeing a I know the mountains better than anyone here"

Sephiroth considers, and hopes Tifa is not trying to get Cloud for herself. Nods

Sephiroth says, "that sounds good, especially since you will not be a stranger. You are Cloud's old friend"

Tifa Lockheart smiles

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'll see you tomorrow... I have training"

Sephiroth nods

Tifa Lockheart does a little martial arts pose then runs off to her lessons

Sephiroth says, "do not forget to rest"

Sephiroth turns back to Cloud

Cloud Strife looks rather uncomfortable

Sephiroth says, "hmm, are you going to be ok?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah... just Tifa...."

Sephiroth listens

Cloud Strife says, "Hey Seph... we can put Zack on guard duty tonight"

Sephiroth nods

Cloud Strife chuckles

Sephiroth looks around

Sephiroth says, "you know, it is strange..."

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm?"

Sephiroth says, "this place seems familiar to me somehow...."

Sephiroth looks at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "I suppose it must be because of you"

Sephiroth smiles slightly

Cloud Strife says, "I certainly talked about it enough didn't I?"

Sephiroth says, "very true. Are you going to visit your mother?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah.... You wanna come with me?"

Sephiroth blinks a second

Sephiroth says, "..."

Cloud Strife says, "You don't have to... its just a suggestion..."

Sephiroth says, "I have to go tell Zack he has guard duty, then listen to him complain"

Cloud Strife says, "I know how you are about people ogling you cuz you're a hero... that's all mom would do... Aww... but I wanna hear too"

Sephiroth nods

Cloud Strife grins evilly

Sephiroth chuckles

Sephiroth says, "then he'll talk at me about his girlfriend over in Midgar some more or at the girls he just sees around"

Cloud Strife says, "How did he manage to get a girlfriend anyway?"

Sephiroth says, "I have no idea"

Cloud Strife says, "Well he must have deep pockets or something..."

Sephiroth chuckles

Cloud Strife says, "Well... I'll see ya tonight Seph.... Tifa's probably told mom I'm here and such"

Sephiroth says, "I will see you when you are finished... yes, tonight"

Sephiroth smiles and heads into the inn

Cloud Strife wanders to his house... and walks in... Not bothering to knock or anything

Cloud! *Gives him a hug*"

Cloud Strife says, "Hi Mom... sorry I haven't gotten back sooner"

that's all right dear... lay down, we'll talk a while"

Cloud Strife wanders over to his old room and flops down

so son, how are things?"

Cloud Strife says, "Pretty good... I've gotten in good with Sephiroth. It helps a lot"

*smiles* that's good to hear dear. Do you have a Girl friend?"

Cloud Strife says, "No..."

I worry about you. There are many temptations in the big city"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't have much time for temptations..."

I think you should settle down with a nice older girlfriend, one who will take care of you"

Cloud Strife says, "I am sorta seeing someone... who's older.... Now that you mention it..."

oh?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah...."

Cloud Strife wonders if he should come clean with his mom

Cloud Strife sighs deeply

Cloud Strife says, "Mom... remember... how I used to idolize Sephiroth?"

Cloud Strife sighs

Cloud Strife says, "he's more than an idol now"

Cloud Strife shifts uncomfortably under his Mother's gaze

Cloud Strife says, "I was only.... They're for a few weeks when he came on to me... "

Mom says, "..."

Cloud Strife sighs

Mom is just staring

Cloud Strife says, "You probably want me to leave now.... I'll go"

Cloud Strife gets up off the bed and heads for the door...

Mom is just stunned

Cloud Strife leaves the house and leans against the door

Cloud Strife says, "That didn't go at all well..."

Cloud Strife goes back into the inn

Sephiroth is staring out the window

Cloud Strife walks over to Sephiroth

Cloud Strife says, "Hey..."

Sephiroth Turns round and smiles

Cloud Strife frowns

Sephiroth says, "hmmm, something wrong Cloud?"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm gonna go to sleep... I'm depressed now...."

Sephiroth says, "things not go well with your mom?"

Cloud Strife says, "I had to tell her... I can't keep secrets from my own mom... she just stared at me so I left..."

Sephiroth says, "oh"

Cloud Strife sighs

Cloud Strife says, "How much did Zack squirm?"

Sephiroth chuckles

Sephiroth says, "he complained"

Cloud Strife says, "When does he not"

Sephiroth says, "I said we didn't really need him on this mission in the first place, so he'd have to do things like that to be useful at all. I'm going to stay here for a while. You get you rest"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm. we're short one bed... I should threaten to sleep with Zack... he's such a homophobe"

Sephiroth chuckles

Sephiroth says, "that would be funny"

Cloud Strife says, "I'll try to sort things out.... With my mother when we're done here"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "alright"

Cloud Strife looks around for a moment then kisses Sephiroth

Sephiroth kisses back, and smiles. Let's go of him when he hears something

Cloud Strife says, "You make sure you get some rest yourself "

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "I will be alright"

Cloud Strife smiles at Zack.... And winks.... But Zack just goes into the bedroom

Sephiroth chuckles

Cloud Strife says, "I'm gonna have some fun with him methinks...."

Cloud Strife yawns

Sephiroth turns back to the window

Cloud Strife wanders into the bedroom... and whistles at Zack who is dressing down to get some sleep

Gah! Goddamned Faggot... only reason you're in Soldier is cuz you slept your way to the top...."

Cloud Strife says, "Hrmph.... well at least I don't have to pay someone to sleep with me Zack...."

I'll have you know, I have a girl friend, unlike some people I could mention"

Cloud Strife says, "And how can you accuse me of sleeping my way to the top? I was trained by the best... that's why Im here"

*crosses his arms* you're a scrawny no body"

Cloud Strife says, "Sephiroth doesn't seem to think so. Makes me wonder why he accepted a third wheel like you on this mission.... You're a waste of manpower"

oh really? He's always bringing you around on missions"

Cloud Strife growls

Cloud Strife says, "I'll have you know I worked hard to get where I am..."

*laughs* let me guess... *grins wickedly* yeah right"

Cloud Strife says, "You're just jealous cuz Sephiroth made you take Guard duty tonight... when there was a perfectly good trooper who could have done it..."

yeah, that pissed me off. Should have been you!"

Cloud Strife says, "I had family and friends to visit... unlike you... you probably woulda just gotten soused in the bar"

*laughs* and did they laugh at you?"

Cloud Strife growls again. Tenses... then suddenly leaps at Zack... swinging a punch at his head

ooff! Little fag boy, you'll pay! "

Cloud Strife backs off a bit. In a defensive stance... wondering if that was a good idea

*swings back at Cloud*"

Cloud Strife gets clocked and stumbles backwards....

Sephiroth hears the scuffle. Turns around and walks into the room as Zack leaps at Cloud. Does not look very happy about this situation

Cloud Strife is being somewhat strangled by Zack

Sephiroth walks over and grabs Zack up by the neck, pulling him off of Cloud

*growls in rage and attempts to take a swing at Sephiroth*"

Sephiroth catches the fist in his free hand. The other hand tightens around Zack's throat

urk! *Calms down quickly when he realizes he is overpowered*"

Sephiroth looks directly into Zack's eyes, showing him that he's serious and will squeeze tighter....

Cloud Strife sits up and rubs his head, then dabs at his lip which he realizes is bleeding

Sephiroth still holds Zack by the neck. Walks over to the wall and presses him into. Let's go of Zack's fist after nearly crushing it

*gets a faint trace of fear in his eyes*"

Sephiroth does not look to be in a good mood at all. His eyes blaze

Cloud Strife says, "Seph.... Don't... I threw the first punch... "

Sephiroth drops Zack and sighs

Sephiroth says, "Zack, you are not worth it"

Sephiroth turns to look at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "why did you hit him? What did he say?"

Cloud Strife says, "He asked if my family and friends laughed at me... and considering how my mother reacted... it made me angry"

Sephiroth nods slowly

Cloud Strife says, "I stepped out of line"

Sephiroth looks at Zack and Cloud

Sephiroth says, "you two should sleep in different rooms"

Cloud Strife says, "I can go ... see if my mom will let me sleep... there.... Perhaps she'll have snapped out of it"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "if that is your wish"

Cloud Strife sighs

Cloud Strife says, "Not really... but I'll do it anyway... since this was my fault"

Sephiroth looks down at Zack a moment

*lies there... waiting for permission to get up or something since he doesn't wanna make Sephiroth any more angry than he is*"

Sephiroth heads out of the room. Stares out the window again

*sits up and glares at Cloud.... As if to say "You're gonna get it Fag boy... Sephiroth isn't always gonna be around to save your ass...""

Sephiroth folds his arms, calming down

Cloud Strife get up and leaves the room, stopping to watch Sephiroth for a moment... then heading for his house... deciding its better to leave Sephiroth alone right now

Cloud Strife pokes his head in the door...

Cloud Strife says, "Mom?"

yes dear?"

Cloud Strife says, "is it alright if I spend the night here? I got in a fight with one of the other officers..."

of course"

Cloud Strife says, "You don't hate me?"

you and your fighting ... you always got into fights when you were little"

Cloud Strife says, "Well he picked on my family.... Asked if they laughed at me"

who dear?"

Cloud Strife says, "Zack... he's a Soldier First Class"

oh"

Cloud Strife sighs

Cloud Strife says, "I'm gonna go to sleep.... I guess I can use my old room?"

Cloud Strife sleeps fitfully as he isn't used to being without Sephiroth

Tifa Lockheart is standing with her father away from the group... receiving last minute begs not to help the ShinRa

Cloud Strife stands next to Sephiroth... as if hiding in his shadow from Zack

Sephiroth looks at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "how did you sleep?"

Cloud Strife says, "Not too good... musta been the mattress"

Sephiroth nods

Cloud Strife says, "Seph did you sleep at all? "

Sephiroth says, "*whispers* how could I sleep without you? *Is too low for anyone other then Cloud to hear*"

Cloud Strife smiles

Sephiroth looks around

Sephiroth says, "alright, time to go"

Sephiroth turns to Tifa

Tifa Lockheart grins stupidly

Sephiroth says, "show us the way"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Alright.... We'll take the old footbridge.... It's quicker"

Sephiroth nods

Tifa Lockheart leads them up into the mountains.... To the footbridge...

Sephiroth leads the others

Cloud Strife slowly picks his way across the bridge... feeling rather uneasy

Sephiroth gets to the other side

Cloud Strife says, "I don't like this thing one bit.... It's worse than it was before"

Sephiroth helps Cloud across

Cloud Strife says, "Thanks Seph"

Sephiroth nods. Hears Zack and gives him a glaring look that sends shivers down his spine. Arrives at the reactor. Looks at Zack and the trooper

Sephiroth says, "you two wait out here with Tifa. Cloud and I will check this out"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I don't get to see what the inside looks like?"

Sephiroth says, "sorry Tifa, there are ShinRa industrial secretes in here"

Sephiroth heads into the reactor with Cloud. Checks around the main room

Sephiroth says, "that valve is faulty. That's the reason for the malfunction"

Cloud Strife examines the valve. Putzes with the Valve a bit... until it's repaired

Sephiroth looks into one of the chambers. Steps back from it and shakes his head

Cloud Strife says, "Something wrong Seph?"

Sephiroth says, "That idiot Hojo ... but doing that will never get you on the same level as Professor Gast...."

Cloud Strife peers into the chamber.... And backs off

Cloud Strife says, "Whoa.... What the heck is that?"

Sephiroth looks at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "a Human, overdosed in Mako radiation. That fool Hojo...."

Sephiroth suddenly takes up his Masamune, a thought crossing him. Looks at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "normal members of SOLDIER are given Mako in small doses, but these people have been exposed to much much more"

Cloud Strife nods

Cloud Strife says, "Normal members of Soldier Seph?"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "like you ... like Zack..."

Cloud Strife looks puzzled

Cloud Strife says, "like you?"

Sephiroth shakes his head. Turns to the containers

Sephiroth says, "ever since I was small I felt, different. No! *Suddenly explodes in anger and starts to hack away at the pods* Was I created this way too?"

Cloud Strife backs off

Cloud Strife says, "Seph?"

Sephiroth continues to slice at the pods, breaking them apart. Hearing his name causes him to sag to the ground, dropping his Masamune. Sounds like he's sobbing, but there are no tears.

Cloud Strife cautiously walks over to Sephiroth

Cloud Strife says, "You okay?"

Sephiroth hugs Cloud's legs tightly

Cloud Strife kneels down and puts his arms around Sephiroth

Sephiroth holds Cloud tightly

Sephiroth says, "*whispering to himself* what did they do to me? Am I even, human? What... am I?"

Cloud Strife hugs Sephiroth tightly to himself

Cloud Strife says, "Seph... you're the man I love... that's what you are..."

Sephiroth closes his eyes, holding Cloud very tightly

Cloud Strife continues to hold Sephiroth... believing that his presence and love may be the only things holding Seph together

Sephiroth holds Cloud, breathing hard... tearlessly sobbing in a way

*watches the two... feeling sick to himself at the vulgar mockery of love*"

Sephiroth was silent the whole way back

Sephiroth says, "Get your rest everyone...."

Tifa Lockheart can even tell that something is bothering Sephiroth

Cloud Strife says, "*whispers to Sephiroth* Seph.... C'mon... we can stay at my house okay? Im sure mom won't mind... and you shouldn't be alone tonight"

Sephiroth says, "*whispers* thanks Cloud...."

Sephiroth seems distracted. Watches Zack, the trooper, and Tifa walk off. Follows Cloud

Cloud Strife leads Sephiroth to his house... and introduces him to his slightly startled mother.... Then explains to her how they really need some rest...

Sephiroth says, "hi"

so you are the man my son has... fallen in love with..."

Sephiroth smiles slightly

Sephiroth says, "he told you"

He's always been a good boy about telling the truth... as long as he's happy... "

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "yes, he's happy"

Cloud Strife says, "very. All right... lets get to sleep Seph... you didn't get much last night. And you need it..."

Sephiroth nods and follows Cloud again

Cloud Strife suggests they sleep in their clothes since he doesn't want his mother getting squeamish

Sephiroth agrees

Cloud Strife curls up with Sephiroth... holding him tightly

Sephiroth curls up as well

Cloud Strife blinks

Cloud Strife says, "Seph?"

Cloud Strife gets up and notes his mom is still asleep as well... so he leaves the house

Cloud Strife says, "Where could he have gone?"

Cloud Strife goes to the inn to see if Zack and the other guy saw Sephiroth...

Sephiroth is missing? *Raises an eyebrow*"

Cloud Strife says, "I woke up and he was gone..."

awww, did he leave you? *Snickers*"

Cloud Strife growls

Cloud Strife says, "Shut up Zack"

Cloud Strife walks out not wanting to tempt Zack into a fight again... since Seph isn't there to save his ass this time. Notes that the gates to the Mansion are ajar

Cloud Strife says, "Why would he have gone in there? *Checks it out anyway*"

Cloud Strife finds the door to the basement... and creeps down.... Trying Vinny's door first... but since its locked he moves on to where he finds Sephiroth"

Sephiroth says, "Jenova project, my mother's name was Jenova, is this a coincidence? *To himself*"

Sephiroth stands in the passage with all the books

Cloud Strife watches Sephiroth quietly for a moment

Cloud Strife says, "Seph?"

Sephiroth says, "Jenova ... and Ancient ... Jenova project...."

Sephiroth blinks, turns his head to look at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "Sorry if I disturbed you..."

Sephiroth says, "that's alright... but I really do want to be alone right now ... I need to think some things out on my own"

Cloud Strife says, "Okay Seph... I'll be upstairs if you need me "

Sephiroth nods. Turns back to the book

Sephiroth says, "*to himself* Professor Gast... why didn't you tell me anything?"

Cloud Strife goes upstairs and sits at the room where the door to the basement is... pondering

Sephiroth says, "Why did you die?"

Cloud Strife spends those days trying to stay out of Zack's way. Goes back into the basement to check on Sephiroth hears chuckling from the back part of the basement

Sephiroth is seated in the chair

Cloud Strife sees books piled all over the floor... and frowns... then heads for the back room

Sephiroth has read EVERY book there. Is still chuckling

Cloud Strife says, "Sephiroth?"

Sephiroth looks up. Shakes his head a second, then smiles

Sephiroth says, "Cloud... I'm pleased you are here"

Sephiroth stands up from the chair. Hasn't slept in days... or eaten either

Cloud Strife says, "Are you alright Sephiroth? You haven't eaten or slept for a few days?"

Sephiroth says, "I'm fine"

Cloud Strife says, "Did you read all of these books?"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "yes, every last one. All the way through"

Cloud Strife says, "And what did you find out?"

Sephiroth says, "That My mother was a Cetra ... or better known as an Ancient was. That I was created from an experiment, here in this mansion. Those Mako reactors are killing the planet ShinRa must be stopped. And... That it is the destiny of my mother, Jenova, to rule the planet"

Cloud Strife says, "We work for ShinRa Seph...."

Sephiroth says, "not any more"

Sephiroth waves his hand over himself

Sephiroth says, "I'm not going to help the destroyers of my world... which it is in my blood to protect and rule, any more"

Cloud Strife says, "I'll follow you Seph... to the ends of the earth... if I must"

Sephiroth nods and walks to Cloud. Kisses him deeply

Sephiroth says, "we must win the people of your hometown over"

Cloud Strife nods

Sephiroth says, "the traitors must all be killed"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm glad all this hasn't changed our relationship"

Sephiroth walks out after picking up his Masamune

Cloud Strife follows Sephiroth

Sephiroth heads out of the mansion, his green eyes blazing. Goes to the center of town. Tells everyone what's in the reactor, and what the reactors are doing to the planet

Cloud Strife joins Sephiroth... knowing his presence... as one of the locals... will help rally the Townspeople

Tifa Lockheart says, "Wow... my Cloud is starting a rebellion now! "

Sephiroth is the one starting it. Walks to Tifa

Sephiroth says, "your Cloud?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Umm..."

Tifa Lockheart blushes and makes herself scarce

Cloud Strife Sighs

Sephiroth does not let her get away, follows her

Tifa Lockheart says, "What do you want Sephiroth?"

Tifa Lockheart tries to shoo him away

Sephiroth says, "I wanted to know what you meant"

Tifa Lockheart says, "... I've got a crush on Cloud okay?"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "he's already taken"

Tifa Lockheart says, "He... he has a girlfriend?"

Sephiroth shakes his head

Sephiroth says, "no"

Tifa Lockheart looks puzzled

Tifa Lockheart says, "He's married to his work?"

Sephiroth chuckles a little and looks at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "What's so funny?"

Tifa Lockheart is a lot a little disappointed about Cloud's being taken

Sephiroth seems very amused

Tifa Lockheart says, "I always liked him when he was little... his pony tail was adorable.... And fun to pull"

Sephiroth chuckles

Sephiroth says, "Cloud has a pony tail?"

Sephiroth grins a little. Has hair longer then Tifa's

Tifa Lockheart says, "I guess he got it cut off when he joined Soldier..."

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "never saw him with a pony tail...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I haven't seen him in two years... and now that Im ready to tell him... he's taken"

Sephiroth says, "and that bothers you?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Kinda..."

Sephiroth says, "and why?"

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Sephiroth folds his arms

Tifa Lockheart says, "I was gonna tell him as soon as he came back.... Didn't expect him to come back now.... But... well its pointless now I guess. He's happy?"

Sephiroth nods

Sephiroth says, "very"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well... can't blame him then...."

Cloud Strife Wanders over to where Sephiroth and Tifa are

Cloud Strife says, "What's going on over here?"

Tifa Lockheart turns bright red... and looks at the ground

Cloud Strife says, "Nice conversation there..."

Sephiroth chuckles

Cloud Strife says, "I didn't know my ponytail was cute...."

Sephiroth says, "to bad I missed it"

Cloud Strife says, "I hated it... Mom made me keep it.... They cut it off when I joined up.... Said someone could grab me by it and slit my throat or something"

Sephiroth nods

Cloud Strife says, "I could grow it back Seph"

Sephiroth says, "The day I joined they told me I should cut my hair ... but I refused ... if you hated the pony tail, you don't have to wear it"

Tifa Lockheart is watching the two men talking... and wonders what's going on

Cloud Strife says, "Aww but Seph... if Tifa thought it was cute.... Hmm... Mebbe just for you"

Sephiroth grins a little

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cloud? Sephiroth.... ? Taken?"

Sephiroth shifts his eyes to Tifa

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm... We should put your hair in a ponytail Seph..."

Sephiroth looks back at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "why?"

Tifa Lockheart blanches visibly

Cloud Strife says, "It'd be kawaii!"

Cloud Strife snickers

Sephiroth says, "hmm, I think it's far to long ... for a pony tail"

Tifa Lockheart says, "You two ... are?"

Tifa Lockheart faints

Sephiroth chuckles a little

Sephiroth says, "hmm, poor Tifa"

Cloud Strife says, "I think we killed her"

Cloud Strife pokes Tifa

Sephiroth says, "oh well"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm"

Cloud Strife picks Tifa up

Sephiroth bends down and scoops Tifa up

Sephiroth says, "let's take her to the mansion"

Sephiroth heads off there

Cloud Strife follows

Sephiroth walks down to the basement. Clears off the table in the back part

Cloud Strife says, "She'll be outta the way for a while and we can have some time together..."

Sephiroth smiles at Cloud

Sephiroth says, "set her on the table"

Sephiroth heads to the front room and waits for Cloud to join him

Cloud Strife sets Tifa on the table and goes to Sephiroth

Sephiroth sits down in a place where Tifa cannot see them when she wakes. Draws Cloud down to his lap

Cloud Strife smiles and cuddles against Sephiroth...

Cloud Strife says, "I was scared for you there Seph.... When you started hacking at that pod in the reactor..."

Sephiroth holds Cloud gently in his arms, kissing him softly on the cheek

Sephiroth says, "oh? What scared you?"

Cloud Strife says, "You looked kinda crazed for a second there"

Sephiroth says, "explain?"

Sephiroth nuzzles his neck

Cloud Strife says, "I dunno... you sorta flipped out.... It scared me..."

Sephiroth says, "I saw the people in the rector ... and thought about myself. I had a sudden moment of terrifying clarity about myself"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't care what you are Seph... it doesn't change anything"

Sephiroth kisses his neck

Sephiroth says, "I'm glad. After reading all these books, I have begun to understand myself. Also... I just thought of something"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm?"

Sephiroth says, "did you notice the name over the main rector room? Which we didn't enter?"

Cloud Strife says, "J... something"

Sephiroth says, "Jenova ... My mother is there. I must go see her. But, I suppose I can wait for Tifa to wake up"

Cloud Strife says, "You sure that's a good idea?"

Sephiroth kisses Cloud's neck

Sephiroth says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "Mmm.... well Im not gonna argue with you"

Sephiroth moves Cloud's chin slightly and takes up his lips

Cloud Strife returns the kiss... passionately

Sephiroth raps his arms around Cloud's back. They kiss this way ... and Tifa wakes up after a while

Tifa Lockheart says, "Mrph... Was I dreaming? "

Sephiroth is in the next room with Cloud on his lap

Tifa Lockheart says, "What am I doing here?"

Sephiroth releases Cloud's lips as he hears Tifa wake up

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm... I hear Tifa... but you always seem to know before me"

Sephiroth smiles at Cloud. Stays sitting, waiting for Tifa

Tifa Lockheart stumbles around the corner... and blinks at Cloud and Sephiroth

Sephiroth stands up, letting Cloud get to his feet

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'm not gonna ask..."

Sephiroth says, "now, it is time to go back to the reactor"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Can I go in this time?"

Sephiroth picks up his Masamune from where he left it

Sephiroth says, "yes"

Tifa Lockheart says, "cool! "

Sephiroth starts to head out, waiting for Cloud and Tifa

Cloud Strife chuckles

Cloud Strife says, "she got over this fast...."

Cloud Strife follows Sephiroth

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hey wait up!"

Sephiroth says, "What the? How did they... ZACK! *Growls* That traitor ... he brought the ShinRa traitors here!"

Cloud Strife says, "What the hell? Mom!"

Cloud Strife rushes into the flames trying to get to his house

Sephiroth watches the flames

Tifa Lockheart says, "Dad... my god... who did this?"

Sephiroth says, "Those traitors, they killed the more worthy ones.... The traitors ... better known as the ShinRa"

Cloud Strife comes back... slightly singed... and rather upset looking

Sephiroth says, "we must hurry to the reactor"

Sephiroth sees a few of the ShinRa hurry over to them. Strikes them down with his Masamune lightning quickly. Heads off for the reactor

Tifa Lockheart nods and follows numbly

Cloud Strife says, "mom..."

Sephiroth pauses a second to wait for Cloud

Cloud Strife turns his back and walks towards Sephiroth

Sephiroth heads to the reactor

Cloud Strife says, "They'll pay..."

Sephiroth says, "all the traitors will die"

Sephiroth heads into the reactor

Sephiroth kills the troops and watches Zack run off

Sephiroth says, "that cowardly traitor...."

Cloud Strife says, "Pansy.... "

Sephiroth says, "come on, we must go see mother"

Cloud Strife says, "Seph... I'll guard your back"

Sephiroth heads into the pod area. Looks up at the door marked 'Jenova'

Cloud Strife follows Sephiroth... with Tifa in tow

Sephiroth says, "Mother, I'm here, please let me in!"

Sephiroth waits. The door opens for him. Heads in as Zack rushes up and stabs Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "Agh!"

Sephiroth

Tifa Lockheart tumbles down the stairs a way

Cloud Strife is a bit in shock... then shakes himself out of it to go help Tifa. Examines Tifa's wounds. Casts a weak healing spell on Tifa then goes to where Sephiroth is

Sephiroth is standing there, looking up at Jenova. His arms are spread wide

Cloud Strife blinks....

Sephiroth says, "mother, I have come at last. Together, we will take back the planet and punish the traitors"

Cloud Strife watches... unsure what he should do

Sephiroth says, "They tried to take what was yours from you. But now I'm here..."

Cloud Strife says, "Sephiroth? Is that ... your mother?"

Sephiroth Turns around

Sephiroth says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "She... she... doesn't look too good"

Sephiroth says, "with her superior magic and intelligence she was destined to become the leader of this planet. But the traitors... they hurt her and sealed her away. They... they're stealing the planet from mother!"

Sephiroth turns around the metal facing that blocks the tube. Wrenches it off, reviling Jenova herself

Cloud Strife blinks

Cloud Strife says, "Now... she reeealy doesn't look good..."

Cloud Strife says, "My home town.... My family.... They took everything away from me as well... is it equal to your pain?"

Sephiroth turns around

Sephiroth says, "pain? What to I have to be sad about? I'm the chosen one...."

Cloud Strife frowns

Sephiroth says, "I'm going to be ruler of the planet!"

Sephiroth grins

Cloud Strife says, "What about me Seph?"

Sephiroth says, "you'll be with me"

Sephiroth turns back to Jenova

Cloud Strife says, "Hold on Seph... I'll check it out"

Sephiroth says, "alright Cloud"

Cloud Strife runs back into the pod room... worried about Tifa

Cloud Strife grabs Zack's sword. Faces down the troopers... but realizes they have guns and he just has a sword

Cloud Strife screams in agony as the bullets tear through his body

Sephiroth comes out of the core with Jenova's head in one hand and his Masamune in the other. His eyes blaze with fire

Cloud Strife collapses to the floor... shuddering in agony

Sephiroth cuts down the troopers. Chases one to them. Kills the trooper, but a sudden Earthquake causes him to loose his balance. Tumbles off the catwalk and into the Mako as Cloud passes out

Cloud Strife remembers trying to scream.... Then nothing more