Final Fantasy VII Advent Children 2

Chapter 7

Kadaj and Loz made their way into the lab. It was quite dark, and a lot of the objects that could be seen were covered in a thick layer of dust. They continued down a long corridor, their mako-enhanced eyes adjusting to the darkness just in time for them to see the doorway they were looking for.

The younger of the two carelessly tossed the door out of his way and headed into the room, his older sibling trailing close behind him. Upon entering, they could make out the glint of glass, faintly gleaming from the glow of mako inside the containers.

" It's rather dark in here, don't you think, Kadaj?" Loz looked around worriedly.

" Must you always state the obvious?" His younger brother shot him a look, and even though he couldn't see Kadaj's face very well, Loz knew it was a look of annoyance. Kadaj merely sighed at him, and walked over to one of the dusty old computer-like systems. He placed his hands delicately on the keys and began typing anything that came to mind. Instantly, the computer came to life, filling the room with light.

" Well... It certainly is bright now..." Kadaj said calmly while shielding his eyes from the brilliant light. The two of them then surveyed the area.

Monsters filled the test tubes around them. Creatures that had once taken a familiar form had now become grotesque monsters. Loz cringed slightly, while Kadaj smirked in amusement.

" So, earlier you said these used to be human... Like us?" The shorter haired man asked in disgust.

" Indeed. And these creatures will so just nicely." Kadaj entered a code into the computer, which JENOVA had told him earlier that day, and the fluids began to pulse through all of the organism's bodies.

Almost every creature in the lab sprang to life, their eyes glowing green with the mako energy they had been infused with.

After tapping a few more buttons, the fluids in the tubes drained into the floor, and the creatures slumped out. Some died instantly when they fell, but about a dozen or so dog-like creatures seemed to survive. They viciously tore apart any other species of monster they saw, before coming to Kadaj's call.

" Listen to me my faithful servants, I command you to destroy anyone or anything that aids Cloud Strife! He has betrayed us all! Now go!" He hollered, and the creatures obeyed instantly. They rushed out of the lab and darted off in separate directions, causing civilians in the area to run for their lives. Kadaj merely laughed, as he and his brother abruptly left the lab and headed out into the chaos.

Cid sat in the cockpit of the High Wind, smoking a cigarette and staring lazily out the window. He was waiting patiently for Tifa to return, and was careless enough to not even realise it was already the next day and she hadn't returned. The morning sun had long since risen, and he was growing bored of waiting around for her.

"Kid. Where the heck did that lady run off to that she'd take so long?!" He cursed to himself, before laughing roughly and taking a gulp from a nearby liquor bottle.

Suddenly, he felt something burst into the airship. The ship rocked slightly as one of the dog-like creatures smashed into it, seeking Cid's blood. It snarled as it approached him. Its teeth were bared, it was salivating at the mouth, and all in all the appearance of it bored him.

"Get off my ship you monster." Cid took another gulp from the bottle and grabbed his spear, standing up in the process. He smirked at it.

The beast growled and snapped its jaws a couple of times before flinging itself at him. He moved to the side and it crashed into his former chair.

"Ha ha, that was pretty lame." He said while stepping on the cigarette he had thrown under his foot. "You stink. Now, get off my ship or die you monster!" Cid thrust the spear at the thing, and impaled it right through its head. It let out a howl, or at least what sounded like one, and slowly slumped over as he drew his weapon from it.

He chucked the spear aside, and grabbed another. "I better go check on those little things, and make sure they're alright." He laughed at the monster. "Don't you go moving your sorry ass around, ya got that?!" Cid gave it a swift kick in the rear, and walked out of the exit.

"What are these things?!" Cloud asked out loud, as he fought with two of the dog like creatures. The beasts had ambushed them almost as soon as they had left the church that morning.

' Creations... Probably creations from my father... That bastard...' Sephiroth seemed to scowl in his mind as he controlled Cloud's left arm to grab a creature by the throat.

Yazoo stood back, Tifa holding him for support. His eyes were narrowed, and he wanted to fight, but he couldn't just let the girl drop. He knew he had to fight, though, when Cloud was knocked to the ground by one of the fiends. He quickly drew his gun blade, and swiftly fired a single shot to its head. The creature let out a hideous shriek before dying.

"Where are these things coming from?" Tifa asked weakly.

"My brother, Kadaj, likely sent them. Knowing how his mind works, he probably has them attacking civilians." Yazoo murmured.

"Why on earth would he attack them? He wants to kill me!" Cloud shoved his blade through the abdomen of the other dog-like creature as it flew at him.

' Cloud, he most likely sent them to attack them, knowing it would draw you out to aid the people. He must've figured after drawing you to a certain place he could kill you, having had the creatures weaken you first.' The ex-general said calmly. ' He's toying with your emotions to make you fight.'

"What are we going to do about Tifa's leg?" Cloud suddenly blurted out, after nodding mentally at Sephiroth's statement.

"Hmm. I should have mentioned earlier that I could fix that." Yazoo brushed a stray lock of silver hair out of his eyes. He laid Tifa down on the ground gently, and knelt down beside her. He reached into one of his pockets, and pulled out a small round object- materia. He chanted a few simple words and light spread from the orb to her, completely healing her injured leg.

"Thank you..." She blushed as her brown eyes met his glowing yellow orbs. She smiled slightly at him, reaching up to take his hand. She pulled slightly for him to help her up, but he pried her hand off coldly.

"Don't think because I'm held you up earlier, and healed your injury, that I like you in any way, girl." He turned icily away from her, not even bothering to acknowledge the glare Cloud gave him.

Cloud looked at Tifa, who looked taken back, and walked over to help her up.

"It's about time I found you." A familiar, profane voice rang out.

"Cid!" Tifa smiled to greet the pilot.

"Hello to you too." He waved at Tifa, but directed the joking at Cloud.

"Hey Cid... What have you been up to?" Cloud asked his friend.

" Nothing really. Fought some garbage dog, and set out lookin' for you."

"I see... Everyone is supposed to be on their way at some point or another." The blonde stated.

"I know. I got a call from Yuffie, and Nanaki. They said they'd be on their way. Taking them so long enough." The pilot grinned, and then he diverted his attention to Yazoo, whom was staring at him. "What are you lookin' at? Hey Cloud, who is this guy? He looks like Sephiroth."

"My name is Yazoo." The man spoke for himself.

"Ok then. What the heck are you eyeing me for?"

"I was merely staring in wonder. Must you be so profane?" The silver haired man cocked his head to the side in question.

"I hate you." Cid spat at him jokingly.

"I hate you too." Yazoo hissed back.

"I like this one already. Where did you find him?" Cid laughed at how seriously Yazoo had taken that.

"He found us." Tifa said, not knowing how else to put it.

"We should head back to the High Wind and discuss it there. It's not safe for us to be out here with those things. Let's go. Where did you leave the ship?" Cloud broke the conversation.

"It's not too far. Shouldn't take us too long to get there." Cid waved for the three to follow, and they did just that.