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yay remember my fanfic well here's Chapter 2 -
~ A Kingdom Hearts II fanfiction ~
The Chapter 2: Cloud's Continued Journey - Midgar page 5
He had drunk up all three bottles of shochu in three days blindly believing that alcohol would keep Sephiroth at bay. He, however was wrong. Due to the amount of intake of alcohol that would normally cause alcohol poisoning, he was able to withstand it, if only a little. Ajito the Forgotten Capital. He fell due to the poisoning and if he didn't vomit first he would surely die. But he would deserve that death wouldn't he? That pain and agony. No. No he wouldn't. Sephiroth would though. His lower abdomen throbbed in pain and threatened to burst if something wasn't done soon. He crawled slowly to the land's edge to drink from the black water. As if water would help him now.
Slowly slowly he crawled inch by inch to the water's edge. Look at him. There he was, lying on his stomach crawling like a sick dog. Well if that was the case he might as lay there and die. Finally without realizing it he had reached the water. He placed his mal - nourished lips to the black, murkey water. The throbbing pain worstened, it felt as if there were a spiked ball slowly tearing, trying to break his flesh. Then his throat went terribly dry, the pain in huis abdomen reached its peak, he clutched at his skin was wobbling from side to side on his hands and knees. His head was spinning, his vision dimmed then as the whole world was turning upside down his vision became black.
Sora had awoke in Merlin's bed in the borough, Cid, Yuffie, Merlin, Aerith and Leon surrounded him. He stared blankly at his enviroment and pondered how he got there. "Wow," Yuffie exclaimed, "you're tough" Cid said brushing his nose with his thumb and a grin. "I'll make a potion for you!" Merlin said scurrying over to his worktable. "How do you feel," Aerith asked gently, smiling warmly. Sora couldn't speak, couldn't move. HIs head was acheing. Most of his body was covered in bandages. He just laid there as Aerith gave him the potion to drink. THe potion was a misty green and tasted like green apple. Sora laid back down and went to sleep.
Leon stepped outside, he was confused. Why would Cloud and Sora fight? He thought before shaking his head and forgetting about the matter. Sora had to go home. After he got a little better. Leon wanted no problems. (*I HATE YOU SQUALL I HATE YOU!!!*) Especially with Cloud or Sephiroth.
"Vital signs returning." The words were faint in Cloud's ears. Where am I? He thought. I died didn't I? He was dead....for about a minute. After the poison took its toll and his bitterly given life, Vincent Valentine, an old comrad of Cloud's, appeared. Vincent frequently visits Ajito for the solitude alone but today he would become companion to the sick. Vincent calmly placed an acidic tablet in the blonde's mouth while pumping his chest to get his heart to start again.
One quick blow to his chest and his heart started pumping again. In another minute he was back on hands and knees vomiting. Cloud opened his eyes, "Visento?" (* Visento - Japanese pronounciation of Vincent.*) Vincent stayed silent. "Where am I? How did you get here? Am I in Hell?" "Oh fuck you." Vincent replied. "Shigao shigao hontou ni," Cloud said drunkenly. (* Shigao shigao hontou ni = no no really*) VIncent stood darkenly against an old tree. "This is Ajito the Forgotten Capital. How you got here..... I don't know." Cloud closed his eyes, its so peaceful here he thought. So peaceful. He soon fell asleep. When was the last time he slept peacefully? It had been a long time, felt like ages. All that traveling and alcohol (*sake!*) wore his body out. Vincent soon left. How long he slept no one knew.
Sora had just woke up again still in the borough only this time only Leon was present. "Leon?" "Sora-kun......you cannot stay here. I'm sorry." Sora was partially sedated so his head was fuzzy and blurred. (*As fuzzy as Cloud's head ~ freakin' alcoholic*) "Huh?" "Sora," Leon stood up and looked down trying to hide his concern. However the worry was plastered to his face. Sora was confused, Squall Leonhart was his friend how could he kick him out? "Leon what is wrong?" Leon crossed his arms against his chest, his eyes closed and he held a mental picture of his body being torn apart by a very hefty sword. Leon shook his head, "Sora you're always welcome here but I think you're well enough to go home." (*Chicken!*) Sora tried to sit up but his head still ached a bit. "Huh? Leon?" Sora tried to make sense of
Leon's nervousness but couldn't make heads or tails on his emotions. "Leon what's wrong?" Leon paced a bit, walking back and forth worrying about his own skin then...he felt so ashamed of himself. "Sora...go home." And that was the end of that.
Cloud awoke in his own room in his own house. His head was clear and his body was healed but what about his soul? Sephiroth? Cloud took in a deep breath that made him feel alive feel free. It was a good feeling that engulfed his entire body as if some unknown strength had just been discovered then unleashed in a bloody rage but with strong noble intentions. Like protecting the ones most precious to him. He glanced around his bedroom. Nothing was different. He got up placing his bare feet upon the cold wood beneath him which gave him a sense of familiarity, here, this house he had left, the people - no family he had abandoned for so long. Then guilt and sorrow washed over draining him of his new found strength then a faint feeling of pain tore at his heart. What if they're not here? He thought. How long would they wait for him? How long could he expect them to wait?
He slowly, cautiously, silently, made his way to Marlene and Denzel's room, he gently pushed the door open. Nothing. No one. The kids weren't there and his heart sunk. Feeling a twinge of hopelessness he traveled the cold stairs down into the bar 7th Heaven. He was slowly fading back into darkness to hear anything till he reached the landing and saw Tifa steadily cleaning a glass. His heart lifted. Tifa. She was there. Was she there because she had waited for him or because she had no where left to go? Finally feeling eyes, sad, lonely, blue eyes on her Tifa turned. Her eyes rested on Cloud's slim body before her mind registered the fact that Cloud has awaken. When her thoughts matched the reality of the image before her she ran throwing her arms around his neck, "Cloud you're awake!"
He stumbled back a bit surprised by the impact she had while only hugging him. Her tears were warm against his cold skin, it felt refreshing. "Tifa." he whispered. Her tears steadily rolled down his neck. Hesitant Cloud wrapped his arms around her waist, soflty embracing her for the moment. "Tifa....how did I get here?" Tifa stepped back from him, her brown eyes burned intensly into his water eyes as she warmly smiled a lover's smile. "Vincent brought you. Cloud how do you feel?" "I feel fine." He pondered a minute. Did he really feel ok? Sephiroth was still there hiding within the dark depths of the shadow in his soul and his control was slow burning embers in his mind. Hopefully this is all what was left of an ill-fated memory. But Cloud's hope was tearing.
Sora, now back home in Destiny Island felt anxious about seeing his friends. About having to face Kairi and tell her that he had failed in avenging her rape. Kairi stood on the beach where, Riku, Sora and herself along with several other friends played as younger children. She stood there every day since Sora left waiting for his return. The memory of the rape was slowly fading from her mind as Riku tried his best day after day to cheer her up. Her feelings were mixed but it wasn't something she would grieve over for the rest of her life, she was strong, and on the bright side, she thought, at least she wasn't pregnant. Cloud looked pretty damn strong, she wouldn't hold it against Sora if he could not avenge her. All the while all she wanted was Sora back alive.
Chapter 2 end (owari des)
I'm working on the 3rd and last chapter now so....well.....that's it. |
