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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 13:58:40 GMT -5
It had been a week since his return to the realm of life. Kadaj had yet to find any useful leads for either tracking down 'father' nor 'mother'. However he was steadily tracking down sources of higher than normal lifestream radiance.. Sephiroth, Jenova, they both had a strong tie to the lifestream now. So that was the best theory he could work with.
Traveling on foot was tiresome, however he neared completion of one continent of the three, finding less familiar or at least useful faces than he had intended. Not even his brothers had come to welcome him home. Those fools had probably died shortly after he had without his guidance. They were always strong, but certainly foolish.
His feet fell once more on ruins of the past, another area that had been ravaged by chaos during the events of 'fathers' reckoning. This brought a grin to his twisted lips, thinking of how he could please 'father'. Perhaps once he found him, they could finally together complete their goals. Find Jenova, and turn this planet into a vessel.
Notes: Sorry it's short and kinda junky, still trying to get the feel for this character xD [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 18:02:37 GMT -5
Cloud had been a lone again today in Midgar. He was a lone more with Sephiroth back.....It was just too dangerous to be around friends and his family....Tifa knew....She knew what it was like for him....Cloud had a lot to atone for....And yet he ignores them....Like he does everything else.....
Still the ever changing scenery does nothing to help him....He was at the old church again today. Just hiding out....But he was close by his home.....Hopefully Sephiroth knew enough now to stay clear of 7th Heaven....After what he did to Tifa was enough to piss Cloud off....Plus that epic battle he had with Sephiroth during Sephiroth's return was enough to destroy any sign of hope that Cloud had left....
But he knew now that Tifa was not dead....And that it was just some thing that Sephiroth had done to make Cloud loose hope.....And that did for him....Cloud was not as strong as he used to be....Sephiroth had beat him down so hard that it was impossible to continue the fight.....
But now a lone in the church...Cloud gets up and walks out of it heading to his bike that was parked right outside as usual......
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 19:59:35 GMT -5
Standing and surveying was of little interest, however something did perk his interest. A bike... not THE bike. It could only belong to one person, that modified toy was an obvious give away. "Brother.." he spoke solemnly into the now stale air. Quickly he moved towards it leaning against a pile of rubble to watch for company, sure enough.. footsteps.
Kadaj's hands gripped tight as he requested his Shadow Creepers assistance.. to no avail however.. his strength was still only a portion of his former due to this rather destructive trip back to the living realm. Brother would know.. know where 'mother' is.. possibly even what happened to 'father'. He had to find a way, somehow, to convince this fool to give him what he wanted. His death would come in time, for now, it was just guidance he needed.
He crept over by the bike, pulling his blade from it's sheath, not in aggression, instead he rested his body on it like a walking stick letting his legs buckle near his brothers vehicle.. waiting.. he still had some tricks up his sleeve if brother was to smart to fall for his act. "Sanctuaaryy.... Sanctuarryyy..." he called in long weakened moans, moans that begged protection and assistance. [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 20:17:54 GMT -5
"Sanctuaaryy.... Sanctuarryyy..."
Nothing could prepare Cloud for what was coming next...As he exited the church he heard a very familar voice.....No....He was dead....Cloud easily remembered seeing his body disentagrate. But it was possible with the Life Stream....Anything was possible....Cloud had placed on his sunglasses as the sun was brighter here now...As the slums roof tops were decaying.....
"Kadaj?"
He called out....He didn't know though if he could trust him....After seeing his face before he died....Maybe Kadaj had changed.....He was reaching his hand towards the sky...After as though he grabbed some one elses hand....Cloud heard Kada's voice low and crying out for protection.....Or it sounded like that.....Cloud did not gt any closer though...He was a feet away....Cloud wasn't stupid.....
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 20:48:06 GMT -5
Kadaj slipped falling further down the handle of the sword, barely keeping his footing. He heard Cloud's voice clear as the sky. Least he remembered his old foe, that was worth something.. "B...brother..?" he asked slowly as his eyes raised and he came to a seat letting his blade fall clumsily to the ground beside him. Manipulation was a strong tool to avoid fights you could not win, and was certainly a tool Kadaj glady made use of.
"Help me.. brother.." he said through staggered lungs and weakened vocals. Leaning back further he let his weary form find rest against a large crumbled bit of wall waiting for his brothers reply, hoping to find what he sought so desperately. His eyes found Clouds, despite the sunglasses his mako glowing lenses were hard to conceal. "We.. we are the same.. vessels.. mistakes.." he added keeping his tone weak and defeated. [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 21:26:47 GMT -5
"B...brother..?"
"Help me.. brother.."
"We.. we are the same.. vessels.. mistakes.."
Cloud saw those eyes glaring his down. Yes, Cloud still had those Mako Blue eyes he was famous for....But they were hidden behind his sun glasses....It was true what Kadaj had said....They were the same. Cloud couldn't deny that....But he could tell a big difference between him and Kadaj...Need not to explain....
"Kadaj...Do you really wanna worry about that now? You need help..."
Yes they were enemies in the past...Yes this man tried to kill Cloud more than once....But people can change...Look at Cloud for instance. But Cloud still had a few bugs to straighten out in his life still...Hell he was not perfect......
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 21:35:46 GMT -5
Kadaj could feel the excitement building within, however he would have to let it simmer, he could not let this fail. 'Brother' was always playing to the stereotype, the hero.. finding the good even in pure evil. It was a weakness that he could not avoid exploiting. "Brother.. I need.. I need to find Sephiroth... I was betrayed.. he has my strength." he choked out slowly, not wanting to overdo it, but wanting to ensure his efforts were not obvious either.
'Father'.. would he even be happy to see his creation? Had he failed before and was no longer welcome in his presence.. No.. 'father' would welcome him, accept his help. Yes.. he had to. Kadaj was still a useful clone after all, one that possesed the power to ruin worlds and bring calamity. He weakly found his feet, picking his blade up with him as he leaned on it again. "Help me find.. Sephiroth.. It's the only.. way.." he stammered out another pleading line, begging almost for Cloud to help him. [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 21:47:43 GMT -5
"Brother.. I need.. I need to find Sephiroth... I was betrayed.. he has my strength."
"Help me find.. Sephiroth.. It's the only.. way.."
Cloud eyed Kadaj's moves very closely. He didn't give in to any thing....Cloud's gotten a lot smarter these days....
"Don't you remember any thing about what happened right before you died? Sephiroth used you....Like he uses everyone else....To get what he wants....I would help Kadaj....But I'm sorry...I haven't seen him.....And I think you need more than his strength to stay in this world...."
Now Cloud was flat out lying.....He had seen Sephiroth....And it was not a pleasant visit....Of course any visit by Sephiroth was not pleassant.....Cloud shudders the thought when ever they shall meet again...
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 21:57:21 GMT -5
With his final words Kadaj could not contain the soft chuckle as his body slowly righted itself. His act was for naught and he abandoned it once 'brother' had no useful information for him. "So much for your help.. I'll have to find him on my own. Least you have grown smarter, I was afraid you learned nothing from your past." he said his tone quickly changing to a more typical callous and amused one. The pain and weakness in his voice had all but disappeared. He was still weaker than before, but just the hope seeing 'brother' had given him was enough to instill some strength into his body.
He cracked his neck to the side slightly letting his sword fall safely into his sheath then dusted off the debris from his back. "Now then.. I will ask once more.. and I beg you find a better answer this time. What information do you have regarding Sephiroth, and where is 'mother' at.. you know something 'brother'.. you had her last.." he said as his tongue twitched at either relative term, mother, brother, and even Sephiroth, making those words stand out against the rest. [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 22:19:06 GMT -5
"So much for your help.. I'll have to find him on my own. Least you have grown smarter, I was afraid you learned nothing from your past."
Cloud saw the sudden change in attitude and facial expression wash over Kadaj...So he has not changed....Like that saying goes....Nothing ever changes....
"Now then.. I will ask once more.. and I beg you find a better answer this time. What information do you have regarding Sephiroth, and where is 'mother' at.. you know something 'brother'.. you had her last.."
"Haven't seen him...."
That was short and blunt of course...But Cloud was not about to give Kadaj what he wanted....Not with all the hell he's caused him....
((Sorry short^^ XD))
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 22:27:56 GMT -5
Kadaj drew his blade once more and let it rest roughly on the bikes metal frame, letting small scratches follow quickly after his sharpened weapon. "Brother.. Sephiroth needs to die... and mother needs to live.. her pollution of the lifestream has already caused much suffering. The only way to purify it fully is to bring her back and send her away.. if you don't the geostigma will only return more violently.." he offered reasoning, be it true or fake, it was logical at least. He finally let the blade rest in one place setting idle on the bike.
"I may not be the hero of this story brother.. but I am not the villain either.. I am offering you the peace you want.. the end of your rival, the end of your sickness.. all I ask is your help. Will you help me brother?" he asked slowly, the shadowy fog beginning to brush off of him for a quick escape if Cloud decided violence would be the answer. [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 22:38:12 GMT -5
"Brother.. Sephiroth needs to die... and mother needs to live.. her pollution of the lifestream has already caused much suffering. The only way to purify it fully is to bring her back and send her away.. if you don't the geostigma will only return more violently.."
Cloud squinted his eyes as he saw the blad run streaks on his bike.....Damn another visit to his motor repair service....He didn't want to have to see them again.....He could see the heads boss face now..Well not really, the man always hung his head low when ever Cloud walked in to the mans office....Still Cloud was covered by insurance....So the repair guy should just stay happy.....
"I may not be the hero of this story brother.. but I am not the villain either.. I am offering you the peace you want.. the end of your rival, the end of your sickness.. all I ask is your help. Will you help me brother?"
Cloud looked back up at Kadaj....For some odd reason, Kadaj made a lot of sense in his words.....But could he even consider the possibilty of what was said....? Of course Cloud listened....And Cloud would do any thing to end the constant torment that Sephiroth has done to him and his friends....Cloud looked down....He was not going to attack...For one thing his blades were tucked nicely into his bike....All of them....
"I...." Cloud didn't want to flat and say yes......
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 22:50:33 GMT -5
Kadaj didn't offer him the time to finish his words as he sat casually on the seat of the bike. It was a nice bike.. very nice. Completely with the fusion blade sheaths and all.. it was actually quite amazing. Seeing as how Cloud had no sword on his back today, he could only assume his weapons sat neatly and orderly in front of himself, separated from their owner. "This should not be a thing you must think on brother, I am offering you everything either of us ever wanted! To end the pain. To right the wrongs of this planet! To not help me with this would mean all your work up till not was wasted, all the death and destruction was for nothing!" he began his assault, lacing another drop of poison on each word he spoke.
What better way to achieve greatness, than to pin someone into a corner with their own fears. "To refuse my offer to fix the wrongs Sephiroth has done to this planet would make you the villain Cloud, no better than Sephiroth himself. Do not waste my time for we don't have such a luxury!" apparently Kadaj's hair was not the only thing on his body that was silver, that poisonous tongue was also coated loosely in it as he spun tales around his company. [/blockquote] |
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Post by Cloud Strife on Aug 30, 2009 23:03:27 GMT -5
"This should not be a thing you must think on brother, I am offering you everything either of us ever wanted! To end the pain. To right the wrongs of this planet! To not help me with this would mean all your work up till not was wasted, all the death and destruction was for nothing!"
"To refuse my offer to fix the wrongs Sephiroth has done to this planet would make you the villain Cloud, no better than Sephiroth himself. Do not waste my time for we don't have such a luxury!"
Damn! He made a lot of sense.....But what would Tifa say if she found out that Cloud has welcomed Kadaj on to their side....? Probably she would yell at him....For being so gullible. But hell, if Tifa was in Cloud's place right now, she would probably believe every word he was saying...It made a lot of damned sense....And the part about Sephiroth.....Cloud never looked at it that way....He was always the hero....Not the villain....But what is he really? Just an empty puppet as Sephiroth him self once called him? Cloud asked that same question a few years back..."Kadaj...What is he.....?" He remembered that like it was yesterday.....
"You know you're making a hell of lot of sense....But...Why come to the one that killed you? Answer that..."
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Post by Kadaj on Aug 30, 2009 23:14:04 GMT -5
This question intrigued him a bit, perhaps it was impressive that brother still held firm to his convictions.. or that he was able to find such a clever retort in his bag of tricks. No matter.. the truth would suffice to answer it as he had no better lies. "Convince... you are the first I have met since the grave let me free, at least the first that might have answers. I knew it was a dangerous choice given our history, which is why I attempted to deceive you. Seems it was without warrant since your unarmed and more receiving of me than I expected." his words fell gently off his tongue, as they tended to do.
He spun slowly on the seat, now sitting in front of his brother, only a few inches away from him now. "Do not cast aside your brother Cloud.. we can beat that monster together, you and I.. you have felt my strength once before, you know that we are the only ones strong enough to survive him." his words were not so insistent now, more of a comforting tone taking to his words as he casually pushed the platinum hair from his bright blue-green eyes. [/blockquote] |
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