Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ A Hearts Second Chance ❯ Chapter 21 ( Chapter 21 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Sephiroth stood on the hill above the facility that held Cloud, turning he looked at the raven-haired man who had made this rescue possible. Vincent had had not been exaggerating when he had said the place was guarded, looking over the grounds he counted at least fifty men outside. Vincent had wanted to go in with some kind of plan, but Sephiroth had insisted they rescue Cloud and Lilly immediately. He knew he was going against his better judgment but he refused to leave Cloud with Hojo any longer.
Vincent withdrew his gun, nodded at Sephiroth, and ran down the hill towards the fence. Sephiroth gripped he hilt of Masamune hard then joined Vincent in the attack. Once ahead of the man in red, Sephiroth swung his sword out, using its power to sever the fence and slicing some of the guards in half. A loud alarm sounded as the surrounding guards ran for the intruders in a sad attempt to stop their advance. Vincent began firing his gun, every bullet meeting its target as he ran for the doorway. Sephiroth cut through the guards as they interfered with his advance on the building containing his lover. A large man stood near the door of the building holding a large axe. Sephiroth recognized the man as one of Cloud’s abductors, smiling he jumped forward as the man held up his axe. Swinging down, Sephiroth cut the axe and man in half with very little effort. Standing above him, Sephiroth watched his eyes fade as his life slipped away.
A roar brought Sephiroth back to the battle, looking around he watched Vincent’s body transform into one of the beasts he said dwelled within his body. The large animal charged at the building shredding the metal door, it was unable to take the power and weight of the beasts charge. Running for the door Sephiroth slid to a stop behind Vincent in his human form.
“You take that side, I will go this way.” Vincent said taking the left hallway; Sephiroth darted down the right one.


Hojo looked at his desk in anger as everything shook again from the battle raging in the building. How had they found him? His facility was a secret even from Shin-Ra. Another violent tremor shook the room. No matter, at least he could finalize his experiment with Sephiroth when they caught him and Vincent. Smirking he decided he would lock that bastard ex-Turk back in a coffin then bury the thing in concrete deep in the ground. Gabbing some things from his desk he left the room containing his test subjects as they floated in the Mako tanks, it was time to finish his experiment.

Vincent stopped a moment to reload his gun; peaking around the corner, he counted two more guards. When he had entered the building he had discovered his phone would not work, something was interfering with the tracking signal, forcing them to search the building manually. Chaos was growling within him, clearly irritated with how long it was taking to find Lilly. Vincent rarely agreed with his demon but at the moment, he also wanted to find Lilly quickly, then destroy this facility with everyone inside. Stepping from his hiding spot, he fired his gun briefly wondering how Sephiroth was doing with his search.
Sephiroth ran down the hall cutting down any of the men who were foolish enough to step into his path as he searched for Cloud. There was a faint green glow coming from under the door ahead of him. Kicking the door in, Sephiroth entered, scanning the room with a glace his eyes settled on the Mako tanks briefly before moving on. When he verified the room was empty, he approached the tank holding Cloud. Placing his sword against the wall beside the tanks, Sephiroth reached out placing his hand on the tank as he inspected his lover. He looked over to Lilly a moment to be sure she was fine, then took a closer look at Cloud’s tank to find the release mechanism.
Sephiroth roared as pain seared his shoulder. Reaching behind him, he pulled a syringe from his shoulder. Turning he saw Hojo backing away smiling, reaching out, Sephiroth picked his sword up as he approached the scientist. Something whispered in his mind to let the man live. Sephiroth ignored it, advancing on the man, then pain exploded through his head causing him to stagger back a step.
Hojo laughed, “You see she will not let you hurt me.”
Holding his head a moment he stared down Hojo, “She.” He hissed.
“Jenova.” He said as his mad laughter echoed off the walls of the room. “She is now a part of you.”
The voice in his head began to whisper for the death of the two behind him, turning he looked back at Cloud as the blonde floated in the tank. Visions of Cloud’s past surged through his mind like a tidal wave quieting the voice a moment. Closing his eyes, Sephiroth fought the invasion in his mind, pushing back Jenova. He would never allow the circumstances of Cloud’s previous life to happen here. As the pain in his head subsided, Sephiroth opened his eyes and launched at Hojo.
One moment he had succeeded the next he was looking down at the sword that had entered his body. Looking up at the General, Hojo asked, “How?”
“I will not allow you to harm Cloud.” Sephiroth growled, pulling his sword from the evil creature and swung it up through the scientist’s body. Stepping back he watched as Hojo fell in two to the floor. Turning Sephiroth swung his sword wide, slicing through the controls of the Mako tanks. Sparks showered the room as the tanks exploded sending concentrated Mako and glass over the floor and walls. Sephiroth jumped forward catching the captives before they could fall to the floor; gently he laid Lilly on the floor and cradled Cloud in his arms as he slid down the wall to the floor. He gently pushed Cloud’s wet hair from his face waiting for the blonde to wake.
Vincent skidded to a halt in the room, looking around he took in the scene before him. He watched Sephiroth stoke Cloud’s cheek as his eyes fluttered open and he smiled. Reaching up Cloud placed his hand on Sephiroth’s cheek. Sephiroth closed his eyes and pushed his face into the touch.
“I knew you would come.” Cloud whispered as a tear streaked down Sephiroth’s cheek.
“I’m sorry I’m late.” Sephiroth whispered as he opened his eyes to look down at the man who he had come to love, “and I’m sorry but you’ll have to go with Vincent alone.”
Cloud looked up at him in confusion, Sephiroth raised his eyes to meet the raven-haired mans red eyes, “Hojo fused Jenova with my body.”
Cloud gasped as Vincent’s eyes turned dark with understanding. Sephiroth gently pushed Cloud off his lap as the red-eyed gunman raised his gun to aim at Sephiroth’s head.
“No” Cloud screamed covering Sephiroth with his body. “I won’t allow this.”
Sephiroth placed the palm of his hand on Cloud’s cheek, meeting the tear-filled blue eyes, “Vincent told me the truth about where you came from. I know about the things I forced you to go through because of my mental state,” Closing his eyes he laid his forehead against Cloud’s, “and I can’t allow you to go through that pain again.”
“I can’t live without you.” Cloud whispered, turning in Sephiroth’s arms Cloud looked at Vincent. “Do it.” He ordered.
“Both of us.” Cloud said looking back into Sephiroth’s eyes.
“Cloud no.” Sephiroth said.
“I love you.” Cloud said looking up at Sephiroth. “Please don’t make me live without you again.”
Closing his eyes Sephiroth pulled Cloud close, the blonde wrapped his arms around him and laid his head over Sephiroth’s heart.
“Very well.” Sephiroth said. He rested his head on Cloud’s as he heard the gun cock.

The screaming in Lilly’s head caused her to groan. Her body felt like a building had crushed her.
Lilly get up! Lucrecia screamed.  He’s going to kill him. Lilly looked up to see Vincent pull the hammer back on his gun. Both Cloud and Sephiroth were sitting on the floor before him, she tried to move but her body would not obey.
I can’t move. Lilly shouted in her head. She felt Lucrecia desperately gathering her strength within Lilly’s body, but it was not enough. The woman who had woken her months ago began pleading; to whom, Lilly had no idea. Then Lilly felt power surge into her body form someone else as her consciousness was driven deep within her body. With a scream, Lucrecia took control of Lilly’s body and launched herself at the men.