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[quote timestamp="1272269217" author="@violet" source="/post/84/thread"][blockquote][i]The next day...[/i]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Shimmering hues peered out the window of the tiny terminal as she watched Elena run around the jet a few times before climbing the stairs, disappearing into the flying tin can. A light sigh passed crimson coated lips as she reached up to adjust the bandage wrapped around her head. Her comrade had done a decent job patching her up, but that was about it. Violet was still weak and hadn’t slept in days – she just couldn’t and it was beginning to take its toll on her sanity. A light sigh was given as she glanced to Angeal and Sephiroth who were sitting in the corner talking about old times. That was a conversation she figured she would just stay out of. Hues then returned to the underground runway as the jet roared to life and slowly began to move into position for takeoff. Violet didn’t really like flying unless Reno or Cid was the pilot, but she had faith in Elena even though everyone picked on her for being herself. She knew all too well how that felt – so it was just another reason the gals had to stick together.

She finally turned away from the window overlooking the underground runway, stepping over to where she saw a familiar stuffed cat. He was sitting in one of the chairs, quietly observing as she stopped in front of him. [b]“What are you doing here so early? And without Reeve.”[/b] A light smile crossed lips as she reached down to gently pick the cat up. [b]“He’s ok right?”[/b] She asked, now plopping down in the seat he was sitting in. [b]“You know I don’t intentionally do things to hurt him right? And afterwards I feel terrible about it… I just wish I could-”[/b] She started, now shaking her head. [b]“Stop hurting everyone.”[/b] She then slumped, letting her chin rest between the cat’s crown and left ear. [b]“But it’s not gonna be that simple is it?”[/b] She asked as hues fell shut.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Well, Reeve's asleep right now, and I really don't have a thing to do 'til we go...”[/b] He said, sighing. In her lap, he looked up at her. [b]“Aye, he's just fine.”[/b] He listened to her, then reached out to pat her hand a few times. [b]“Of course. It's not ya, lass. Reeve has this thing about people he knows. He'll try to keep everyone safe, no matter what it does to him. He's always been like that, even as a child.”[/b] He then shook his head. [b]“Things happen, lass. It's like I tell Reeve...Ya can't keep everyone from gettin' hurt all the time. It's better to think about how ya can help them when they do get hurt.”[/b] He gripped her hand as much as the little cat could.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“I guess if there wasn’t for people like him to watch out for the people like me and Vincent and in turn, Reeve has you to watch out for him then we’d all be in for it huh? So I guess it all works out huh?”[/b] A light pause was given as she began to rummage through the bag she had been carrying around all morning. [b]“Mind if I show you something?”[/b] She said, pulling out a large brown book. It was leather bound and gold trimmed and rather heavy when she sat in on her lap next to Cait Sith. [b]“It’s that book Faremis was talking about last night – the one I’m supposed to believe in and understand.”[/b] A light pause was given as she released the lock and began flipping through tattered pages, some of which looked like that had been taped back together.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“I guess it's a balance in our lives, aye.”[/b] He nodded a little. 'Balance' was something that always seemed to follow Reeve. [b]“That's fine.”[/b] He watched Violet take the book out and open it. As he scanned the pages, he saw text he hadn't ever seen before. He scratched his head. [b]“I can't read any of this. Can ya?”[/b][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A nod was given as she smiled, finding the page she was looking for. [b]“Mmmhum, of course I can. After Vincent disappeared, Tseng sent me to Icicle Inn to stay with Professor Gast and Ilfana.”[/b] She just shook her head, skimming the text. [b]“I became pretty much a bookworm while helping Gast decipher the ancient text but-”[/b] She trailed off, finding the paragraph she was looking for. [b]“Hojo came along and killed Gast before the process was complete and I was left to finish the research and keep the book from falling into the wrong hands.”[/b] A light chuckle was heard. [b]“As if anyone but me could read it. Anyhow, it says right here ‘And when the planet sees fit, it will provide the ancient warrior with the powers of guardians long defeated thus bringing out the bestial rage known as Tatan’ka; and only then, will it feel a true sense of security against its predators.’ That’s what Faremis was babbling about last night.”[/b] She pointed to the paragraph and then slowly moved down to the next. [b]“But here it says ‘The planet and it’s spirits seek nothing but shelter from the dangers and will do their receiving vassal no harm as it is granted the power to become the eternal guardian of both living and the souls long past.’ That’s why I don’t believe in it because look-”[/b] A hand reached up to push the bandage away, revealing a puncture wound on each side of her forehead. [b]“No harm my ass.”[/b] She said, fixing the bandage as it was before. [b]“There’s no explanation – Faremis says it’s all there and I’m probably just overlooking something.”[/b] A light sigh was heard as she just closed the book and returned it to her bag. [b]“So I guess I’m going to have to re read the entire thing.”[/b] The bag was then dropped to the floor as her chin returned to it’s resting place on the cat’s head. [b]“I still say I’m turning into a monster.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]The little cat listened to her story, shaking his head at the mention of Hojo and more of his unforgivable behavior. [b]“Tatan'ka...”[/b] he repeated, remembering the mention of the name last night. After all, Elena had taken him near the man who said it. He also remembered what was going on with Violet, but he had to access Reeve's memories for the visual aspect. [b]“There must be some sort of answer...and you sound like Vincent did, up until earlier in the year.”[/b] He shook his head. [b]“We got our hands on Lucrecia's thesis on Chaos and Omega. Using that, we discovered that Chaos was an envoy of the Planet, not a monster. While it was born of sin, Vincent was able to use it against those that threatened the planet. He just needed to realize that he had the power to use it.”[/b] Cait Sith finished. He knew Reeve wouldn't like him giving away information like that, and he was kind of scared, but Violet needed to hear it, he thought.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A light sigh passed lips as she squeezed the cat lightly. [b]“Is that so?”[/b] Brows knitted together as she shook her head. [b]“But that’s because you had Lucrecia’s research to go by – all I have is that damn book full of gibberish that no one understands.”[/b] Head tilted slightly as she kicked her bag over. [b]“Guh, I just wish Vincent would talk to me more…”[/b] She trailed off trying to think where she had heard something similar to that before. [b]“Faremis was right – Vincent and I are too much alike and it shows.”[/b] A frustrated look crossed pale features. [b]“He’s wanted to help me from day one, but I just refuse to talk to him because I’m just not all that trusting of the man.”[/b] Bad experiences with insane doctors always left a mark so when one came along that wanted to do some good, it just made everyone miserable.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“That's not necessarily a bad thing, is it? Reeve and I have only known him for three years, but he's not a bad bloke. Just as well, don't feel bad about Faremis.”[/b] He added, shaking his head, [b]“We've all had our doubts about him, after that despicable Hojo.”[/b][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Slime frame slowly rose as she reached down to pick up her bag and throw it over her shoulder as both arms now wrapped around Cait Sith. [b]“I’m just really really scared so-”[/b] She began as she slowly headed over to where Sephiroth and Angeal were sitting. [b]“Mind if I hang on to you for a bit? I might need a shoulder to cry on and I don’t think Reeve or Vincent would be the proper candidates for that.”[/b] A smirk then tugged at the corner of her mouth as head tilted to one side.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote author="@vincent" source="/post/85/thread" timestamp="1272269958"][blockquote][font color="3333cc"][i][b]“Ya just don't understand everything yet. It'll come to ya.”[/b][/i] He said, putting his little hand on her arm. [i][b]“I'm sure Reeve won't mind. He trusts you enough to protect you, and that's enough.”[/b][/i] He said, nodding. Then, he looked towards the door and waved. It turned out that Reeve was awake then, and he was just arriving. He looked a bit different than usual, wearing a dark red coat that was open with shorter sleeves and no shoulder adorns. Also, his hair was tied back with a plain black band, and he was carrying what looked like a medical bag. [b]“I figured you were here,”[/b] He said, but whether he was to Cait, Violet, or both was unclear.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]She stopped halfway across the room when she saw Reeve enter and he looked… [b]“Different.”[/b] Was said as she glanced down to Cait Sith then back to Reeve. She just shook her head and reached up to straighten her bandage. [b]“God this thing is itchy”[/b] She mumbled before fluffing her messy hair. Elena did too good of a job with the bandaging, but as to why the girl giggled every time she saw Violet well, she just didn’t see it. But she also hadn’t looked in the mirror to see what Elena had done to her. [b]“Glad to see you’re doing well for the most part.”[/b] A dark brow slowly rose as she looked to Sephiroth and Angeal and then back to Reeve. [b]“So are you ready for the trip?”[/b] She asked as head tilted slightly.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Cait Sith just shrugged. Reeve scratched the back of his head. [b]“I was told that Rocket Town is a bit warmer than Midgar right now, so I thought I'd dress accordingly.”[/b] He said before looking around. [b]“Vincent's not here yet?”[/b] Speaking of Vincent, the thought there was something peculiar about Violet's headband...Ah well, if she's not saying anything about it, he won't. [b]“Yes. I have almost everything I'm going to need for Cait Sith with me. I just need to get his Lightning materia back from Vincent.”[/b][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]She held Cait Sith away from her for just a moment, looking down to her bloodstained shirt before shaking her head. [b]“I didn’t even bother to get changed or cleaned up for that matter – got busy and…”[/b] A light shake of the head was given as she hugged Cait Sith once more. [b]“Nevermind.”[/b] Was said low as she shifted, the weight of her bag kinda made her shoulder ache a bit. [b]“Uhm-”[/b] She started, cringing at the mention of the materia. [b]“Are you sure that’s a good idea?”[/b] Was asked as brows then knitted together. [b]“Come to think of it – you install shock panels in the training room; you carry lightning materia on you.”[/b] She paused for a moment, trying to think. [b]“Anything else that [i]shocking[/i] I need to know about?”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Really?”[/b] Reeve questioned, a bit surprised, [b]“What could you...?”[/b] He trailed off, deciding he probably didn't need to know. He shook his head. [b]“I learned my lesson yesterday, but I always have the materia for Cait Sith to use.”[/b] He explained. Then, he looked down, thinking a bit, [b]“As far as I know, no...”[/b] He then looked up with a questioning expression. [b]“...Why?”[/b][/font]

[font color="990000"]That's when Vincent showed up, in his usual fashion, approaching the other two. [b]“Are we ready?”[/b] He asked, getting straight to the point.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]She just faceplanted right into Cait Sith’s crown when Reeve questioned why. [b]“Ow…”[/b] Was mumbled as she looked back up. [b]“Because shocking me out of rage hurts – it hurts really badly but it’s the only way.”[/b] A sigh was given as hues shot to Vincent for a moment before she shook her head glancing to Sephiroth and Angeal before looking back to him. [b]“Just waiting on Faremis as usual.”[/b] She paused for a moment, shifting the toy cat to her other arm as the bag was just dropped to the floor with a thud. [b]“But I suppose he’ll be along shortly.”[/b] Was said as she looked around Vincent to the window where she spotted a few people loading the mobile laboratory. [b]“They’re loading his equipment now.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“A bit…coincidental, if I may…”[/b] He then looked over to Vincent, then back to Violet. [b]“It shouldn’t be too long, then. You don’t need to prepare for battle yet. That can wait until we land. As for me…”[/b] He looked to Vincent and pulled him aside, away from Violet. [b]“I believe you have something of mine.”[/b] He said casually. Vincent dug in his pocket a moment before producing the materia and handing it to Reeve. [font color="990000"][b]“Don’t try to use it again.”[/b][/font] He said in a serious tone as Reeve took it and pocketed it, nodding.[/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/86/thread" author="@violet" timestamp="1272271101"][blockquote][font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A dark brow rose as she watched Reeve pull Vincent away. [b]“You have no idea…”[/b] She said, reaching down to pick up her bag before she turned and headed in the direction of Angeal and Sephiroth. [b]“So, the peacekeeper isn’t coming with us ay?”[/b] A light smile was given as she looked to Angeal, shaking her head. [b]“Too bad, I hear Rocket Town is nice this time of year.”[/b] A pause was given as she looked to Cait Sith and then back to Angeal. [b]“I kinda half figured you’d be going to Nibelheim with Faremis to make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid. It’s kind of weird ya know? He doesn’t want any of us to go with him.”[/b] Head tilted in curiosity as she looked back to all the equipment that was being loaded. [b]“Ya think he’s up to something?”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="666666"]Blues looked to Violet as he noticed her bloody shirt and a new set of bandages which prompted him to just shake his head. [b]“Hey lil bit, are you ok? Every time I see you, you’re looking worse than the day before.”[/b] Probably not the best thing to say to a girl, but hey, Angeal was mister tell-it-like-it-is. [b]“Naw, I’m not going – need to stay here and look after Zack and Starla. Don’t want them breaking anything.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he slowly stood, stepping past Violet as he thought about Faremis for a moment. [b]“I don’t think he’s up to anything shady.”[/b] He just shrugged. [b]“But ya never know so don’t let your guard down.”[/b] Hues then snapped to Sephiroth as a rather stern expression crossed features. [b]“I’m counting on you to take care of lil bit here.”[/b] A strong arm came to rest across her shoulder as he pulled her close for a hug. [b]“It’s not that I don’t trust Vincent, Reeve and Elena – I just trust you more, old friend.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Blunt as usual…”[/b] She said, looking back to the toy cat. [b]“Is it really that bad? Be honest!”[/b] A light sigh passed lips as he mentioned Zack and Starla. [b]“Yeah, they strike me as the over curious types.”[/b] Was said as she pushed Angeal away, tiredly taking the seat next to Sephiroth. [b]“You’re probably right – I keep forgetting, Faremis isn’t like the others but I won’t you know that.”[/b] A nod was given as she glanced to Sephiroth, brows now knitting together. [b]“Angeal quit worrying about me, I’m fine.”[/b] She started, but the man was already out the door before she could get in a word edge wise. [b]“I’m not a little girl anymore.”[/b] Chin came to rest between Cait’s ear and crown and she just sighed.[/font][/font]

[i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]He silently listened to everything that was said, catlike hues never leaving Violet once. Leather clad arms crossed as he waited for Angel to leave before he spoke to her. [b]“I want you to take me to Nibelheim.”[/b] He said low as head slightly tilted. [b]“You and only you.”[/b] He leaned back slightly, observing her and then the cat that sat on her lap. A silver brow rose as he just looked at it for a moment. It was indeed a toy, but it still seemed to walk and talk on its own free will which was kind of confusing the more he thought about it.[/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Hues snapped to Sephiroth as a dark brow rose. [b]“I hate to burst your bubble, but Jenova isn’t there anymore.”[/b] A smirk slowly crossed her lips as arms tensed around the cat, squeezing him tighter. [b]“The only reason Faremis is going there is to finish cleaning up the mess Hojo made. Jenova, the monsters – everything is gone, it’s just a normal reactor now.”[/b][/font][/font]

[i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]He just shook his head, listening to her. [b]“That’s not why I want to go Violet-”[/b] He started, leaning forward. [b]“Maybe it could be a key trigger point for my memories.”[/b] That was the biggest lie in the world, but he knew she would believe it and seeing as she was more than willing to help any way she could. [b]“According to Zack, a lot happened there and I want to see if going there will bring any of it back.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he tried to make his story believable.[/font][/font][/i]

[font color="3333cc"][i]Nibelheim...[/i]Cait thought, looking down. The place hadn't been all that active since all the Jenova business eight years ago. He didn't want anything to happen that might harm Violet or the reactor, and this guy's story was kinda fishy.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet just shook her head as she stood. [b]“Forget it, I’m not going with you to Nibelheim – If Faremis catches us there we’ll never hear the end of it.”[/b] She took a few steps forward turning back to him. [b]“Besides, you’re supposed to go to trigger points with people that were there to begin with, that’s how they make the most impact.”[/b] A light pause was given as she thought for a moment. [b]“Have you already forgotten the meeting last night?”[/b] She asked looking to him with a curious expression.[/font][/font]

[i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]A frustrated look crossed features as he slowly stood, taking a few steps forward to where he was looking down upon her. [b]“No, I haven’t forgotten.”[/b] A leather clad hand reached up to brush her cheek lightly as hues peered down into hers. [b]“You’re slowly killing yourself for what? To help me remember my past.”[/b] He just shook his head. [b]“You’ll do that but you won’t go with me to Nibelheim, that’s kind of sad.”[/b][/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“I’m not going and that’s that…!”[/b] Teeth ground together as she pulled away from him, turning towards the door leading out to the hanger. She kicked it open as a strong breeze and the smell of jet fuel filled the small room. Heels clicked as she made her way over to where Elena stood watching the last of the equipment being loaded into the cargo hold. [b]“Are we about ready to get out of here?”[/b] She asked as Elena gave a light nod. [b]“Yeah, you can go ahead and board if you like, they’re just getting this last little bit loaded.”[/b] The girl said as she just watched Violet take off towards the stairs, quickly climbing them and disappearing into the jet.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/87/thread" timestamp="1272272935" author="@sephiroth"][blockquote][i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]A light sigh passed pale lips as he watched the stubborn girl dart out the door and board the jet. [b]“You can count on me old friend.”[/b] He said low as arms crossed, that frustrated look still adoring features as he stepped over to lean against the wall lost in thought. Sephiroth would get Violet to that reactor one way or another – even if he had to take her by force and with her in the condition she was currently in, he didn’t think it would be a problem at all.[/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]The door to the waiting room quickly hissed open as he steeped through carrying a bag in one hand and a stack of papers in the other. Faremis was late for once, but with good reason. It seemed that some of the equipment was malfunctioning and that had to be taken care of immediately. He stopped for a moment as hues looked around the room. He spotted Sephiroth, Vincent and Reeve but someone was missing. [b]“Where’s Violet?”[/b] He asked as a concerned tone could be heard in his voice. [b]“She wasn’t brought to the infirmary last night.”[/b] A light shake of the head was given as arms slowly crossed. Violet missing again was the last thing they needed at this point.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve looked over to Faremis. [b]“She wasn't? She was here just a minute ago.”[/b] He saw Vincent nod and motion to the door to the hangar. [b]“I guess she's already on board.”[/b] He said before heading out there himself. Reeve just shook his head and looked to Faremis again. [b]“Is everything ready?”[/b][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]A sigh of relief was given as he looked to Reeve with a light nod. [b]“Yes, there were a few bugs earlier but we managed to work them out of the system. So I guess if we’re all ready-”[/b] He said looking to Sephiroth for a moment. [b]“And how are you feeling about all this?”[/b] Was asked as head tilted to one side. He had almost forgotten to ask Sephiroth’s feelings on this, but it almost seemed as if it was too late now.[/font][/font]

[i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]Heavy frame pushed off the wall as he just shook his head, stepping past the doctor. [b]“No better, no worse just the same as always doctor.”[/b] A smirk tightened across pale lips as he then pushed the door open. [b]“But it really doesn’t matter at this point now does it?”[/b] He cryptically trailed off as the door fell shut and he made his way towards the jet.[/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]Faremis just facepalmed and then looked to Reeve for a moment. [b]“Are you as uneasy about this as I am?”[/b] He asked shaking his head. [b]“I just can’t figure out-”[/b] He started, but then shook his head making his way to the door. [b]“When you’re ready…”[/b] He said, pushing the door open, stepping out and then holding it open for Reeve.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“I'd be lying if I said I wasn't...”[/b] He said, sighing. He then shook his head before heading out to the jet. He wasn't sure any of this was going to work, but Vincent and Violet both seemed confident enough. He wasn't going to let them go without him.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“I’m starting to think twice about this-”[/b] Was said as she made her way down the aisle, taking a window seat in the middle of the jet. [b]“But it’s too late now.”[/b] A light sigh was heard as she pulled her bag out, sitting in the floor before leaning back. She thought for a moment, looking to the cat before speaking. [b]“Maybe I should take him to Nibelheim to prove that Jenova isn’t there but that could turn out bad.”[/b] She paused for a moment as she began to rummage though her bag, pulling out a stuffed moogle the size of Cait Sith. [b]“But maybe – if we’re lucky, seeing Lucrecia will heal some of the damage and I won’t have to worry so much.”[/b] A nod was given to that as the moogle was tucked under her arm and she began to dig around a bit more.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Don't think like that. Everything's worth tryin', right? Besides, it's like Vincent said, we need to try this without fighting. Everyone's a bit nervous, but we're still pressin' on, so cheer up, aye?”[/b] Cait said, nodding and looking up. He then looked ahead, listening. [b]“Nibelheim, though...That doesn't sound like a good idea. I mean, that's where the bloke lost his mind, isn't it? I don't know 'bout ya, but I'd rather him not do that again. Also, I think it would be better for him to see Lucrecia rather than Nibelheim.”[/b] He finished, deciding to shut his trap for a while and watch Violet dig around in her bag.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Yeah, he went to Nibelheim-”[/b] A light sigh was given as she looked to the cat. [b]“And never came home.”[/b] She chewed on her lower lip from a moment trying to pull the book from her bag, but it was stuck between her legs and the seat. A growl of frustration was heard as she just sat back up looking to the moogle doll. [b]“Oh, Cait Sith meet Stiltzkin – I used to hide my white materia in his satchel.”[/b] The doll had a camouflage bandana and a satchel along with a backpack that looked to have rolled up maps and such sticking out the top. [b]“He’s a great explorer; we go pretty much everywhere together. I even used to beg Reeve to make him walk and talk but he said he couldn’t do it.”[/b] A light giggle was heard as she made the moogle dance across her lap and then bounce over to give Cait Sith a hug.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Ah, now that's a smart hidin' place. No one expects the cuddly toy cat-er, um, moogle!”[/b] He looked at the doll closely. He recalled seeing a large one in Reeve's mind, with a likeness of him on top of it. He was sure that was a previous version. [b]“Yeah, that would get a bit complicated...”[/b] He said, scratching the back of his head. He then got hugged by a moogle doll, but hugged back, surprisingly. [b]“Ah, I'm not used to having someone my size around.”[/b] He said happily.[/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent made his way up the aisle, looking for Violet and Cait Sith. He wanted to take the seat next to her to keep Faremis and Sephiroth away. Like she would allow Faremis, but having Sephiroth there might turn into a problem. Finding the two, he sat down, looking towards the cat, now hugging another doll, and Violet, who was controlling the other doll. His eyes moved to the bandage on her head, which looked vaguely familiar. [b]“...Hows your head?”[/b][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Indeed it is.”[/b] Was said with a smile. [b]“I don’t know how many times Hojo would question the whereabouts of my white materia – and it was right there in front of his face the whole time.”[/b] She giggled once more as hues darted to Vincent as he sat down and then back to the cat. [b]“For a scientist, he could be pretty dumb sometimes.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she reached up to tug the bandage a bit. [b]“It still hurts and itches why?”[/b] A dark brow rose as she just shook her head, dropping Stiltzkin into Vincent’s lap. [b]“Hold this for a second.”[/b] Was said as she reached down to pull on the heavy book some more. [/font][/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent laughed a bit. Was it time to trash talk Hojo already? He shook his head, then shrugged. As the Moogle was thrown into his lap, he looked at it, picking it up in his hand. He remembered the little thing, though not how she got it.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Where’s the white materia little girl, I know you have it…[/b]” She said, pulling hard on the book; and it finally gave, quickly bouncing into her lap. [b]“But I’d always tell him he was mad and that little girls didn’t play with materia because it wasn’t lady like.”[/b] A nod was given as she took Stiltzkin from Vincent and put it back into the bag with her blades and other random junk she had thrown in. [b]“And then he would go on to needle me about talking to the planet then get pissed when I said ‘oh hello planet how are the trees doing today?’ Messing with him never got old.”[/b] The book was slowly opened as she began to flip through the pages, finding the picture she was looking for. She pointed to the picture of a woman clad in earth tones with badly deformed limbs and horns as a light sigh was heard. [b]“That’s Tatan’ka.”[/b] Was said as she took out a piece of paper and unfolded it. [b]“Now this is one of Hojo’s Mako monsters.”[/b] The two pictures resembled each other – and could have been the same, but they weren’t. [b]“I’m not gonna turn into that, end of story.”[/b] And it was true; she would fight the transformation even if it meant death in the end.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/88/thread" author="@sephiroth" timestamp="1272274014"][blockquote][i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]Catlike hues looked around for a moment as he entered the jet. He spotted Violet, talking to that weird cat toy about something and then Vincent who sat next to her. [b]“This is going to be an interesting trip..”[/b] He thought, taking a window seat up front. He wasn’t all that comfortable being in such a tight space with the short fused girl so he decided to play it safe and stay as far away from her as he could. Leather clad frame slumped as he reached for the seatbelt, slowly fastening it as hues then fell shut.[/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]Faremis was right behind Sephiroth as he boarded the jet, hues now taking in the setup. Sephiroth was up front and Violet as well as Vincent was in the middle. [b]“Fair enough…”[/b] He thought, now catching the tail end of what Violet was saying. A light sigh was given as he just shook his head, taking a seat in front of the stubborn girl. Tatan’ka really suited her that’s for sure. Brutal and stubborn – it was a match made in pure hell. The black bag was placed in the seat next to him as he shifted to buckle his seatbelt before hues set on the papers he held. He began to read about the Nibelheim reactor and Hojo’s work there but he still left an ear open to ease drop on the girl behind him.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve wasn't far behind Faremis, carrying his own bag to the seats behind the two. He wasn't as interested in their conversation as he was them. As he sat down, he caught a bit of what they were saying, but didn't really think about it. He quickly fixed his seatbelt before opening his bag and looking through it. Cait, looking at the pictures, thought they did have a resemblance, but he looked a little closer at Tatan'ka. [b]“I can see where the 'bestial rage' comes in, but if ya look at her eyes...There's something different there. I just can't put my finger on it...”[/b] The cat thought for a moment, then stood up. He started climbing the back of the seat, leaning over the top. [b]“Hey Reeve! Do ya happen to have 'that photo' with ya?”[/b] Reeve took a moment to think, then nodded, pulling out a book that looked like it had more paper stuffed in it than it was bound with. Looking through it, Reeve pulled out a folded picture and handed it to Cait Sith. [b]“Thank ya!”[/b] The cat said, nodding, as he jumped back into the seat with Violet. [b]“It's like this.”[/b] He said, unfolding the picture. It turned out to be what looked like a winged demon with a blue orb where the heart should have been, a four-barreled gun, and some very familiar features. [b]“What do ya see here?”[/b][/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent perked up at the sight of the picture. Scowling, he figured that Reeve would be the one person walking around with a picture of Chaos. Again, he and Violet were being compared. How long was it before everyone suddenly forgot they weren't really related?[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A dark brow rose as she looked to the picture Cait Sith had and then to Vincent.[b] “That’s Chaos.”[/b] She said slowly, looking back to the drawing of Tatan’ka. [b]“I see the similarities.”[/b] A pause was given as she folded up the photo of the Mako monster and tucked it away before flipping through the pages of the book. [b]“I wonder if there’s anything in here about Chaos – after all, it is the beginning and the end of the world so Faremis says.”[/b] Hues rolled as she kicked the seat in front of her while reading through various paragraphs, not finding what she was looking for. [b]“This may take a while but I bet there’s something.”[/b] Was said as she shifted slightly, trying to get comfortable.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Cait Sith nodded. [b]“That's right!”[/b] He refrained from saying too much more while that kooky doctor was in front of them, probably listening in. He looked behind their seat for a second, seeing how Reeve was doing. Reeve was no longer paying attention to what was going on in front of him. Instead, he was looking at some blueprints that looked a bit tattered and burnt around the edges. He was an architect, after all. He turned back to see Violet flipping through her book and Vincent resting his head on his hand, now a bit curious.[/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]A low grunt was heard as Faremis just shook his head almost regretting the seating decision he made. [i]“So he’s Vincent Valentine after all.”[/i] A light smirk crossed pale lips as he continued to read through the status report on the Nibelheim reactor. [i]“The same one mentioned in Lucrecia’s thesis…”[/i] It was all making sense now, which naturally made the doctor more interested – but it would have to wait because there was a task at hand that needed to be dealt with before anything bad happened.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="Yellow"]Elena quickly hopped aboard as the door closed. Amber hues darted around as she did a head count, making sure everyone was there. [b]“Ok, looks like we’re all set for take off.”[/b] A light smile crept across pink lips as she skipped merrily into the cockpit as the door closed behind her. Slim frame slowly slid into the pilot’s seat as she mad sure to set the copilot’s controls to mimic hers. A headset was placed upon her head as she began to press buttons gearing up for takeoff. [b]“ShinRa two ready for takeoff when cleared.”[/b] Was said as she strapped herself in and waited to be cleared for takeoff. [/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“There was a point in time where I read this thing from start to finish-”[/b] She started, hues darting to Elena for a moment before going back to the book. [b]“But I don’t remember half of it.”[/b] A frustrated look crossed pale features as the plane began to shake just a bit. [b]“Probably because I don’t want to remember – and it’s kinda screwed up when your life is planned out for you two thousand years before you’re even born.”[/b] She just shook her head, finally finding what she was looking for. [b]“Inferno of Chaos is the proper name.”[/b] Was said with a nod as she looked to Vincent for a moment before going back to the text. [b]“And Tatan’ka the Guardian of Prosperity. It says here Chaos born from negative thoughts and sin that stagnated in a tainted for of the life stream – But in turn was brought fourth to destroy a prematurely summoned Omega.”[/b] She paused for a moment looking to Cait Sith and then back to Vincent before she continued. [b]“And eventually, Chaos will aid Tatan’ka in what seems to be one final battle against the prime source that seeks the planet’s destruction.”[/b] A dark brow rose as she just read on. [b]“But the task for sworn guardians will not be easy, spawning more threats along the way that never seem to end.”[/b] She flipped to the next page revealing a drawing of what seemed to be Chaos carrying a wounded Tatan’ka. [b]“Ok, so what is this supposed to mean?”[/b] She kicked the seat in front of her once again as she passed the book to Vincent.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

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