Final Stand

            It’s dark and cold in the Northern Crater. A year has passed since the fall of the mighty Sephiroth. To Cloud, that year feels like an eternity. He has been searching non-stop for a way to bring back his beloved Aeris. There Was a Rumor floating around the Town of Junon, that the son of Sephiroth, Seifer lived on inside the crater and possesses the power to revive those who have been lost.

“Could the Rumors be true?” wondered Cloud “Could Seifer really bring her back? I have to find out!”

            Near the Bottom of the Northern Crater was pitch black, the tiniest bit of light could be seen shining from the bottom stage. Cloud Jumped through the crack in the ground and reached the bottom Floor. The Floor was slightly lit up by the Life stream, or was it the power of Holy? He wasn’t sure, but none of that mattered to him.

            “Seifer! Come Out Now!” Cloud Screamed but got no Reply. “I Know you’re here Seifer, the power of my Materia can sense you!”

            From the Darkness a Shadowy Figure appeared. He Had Shoulder-length silver hair, a long black trench-coat, a grey shirt with a red cross on it, and a pair of cargo pants. On his back, the legendary Japanese sword, the Masamune was left hanging.

            “I Knew You Were Here!” said Cloud Pointing at the Man “Seifer, tell me how I can bring back Aeris!”

            “Aeris? That Cetra girl my Father killed? I will do no such thing! Especially not for the man who murdered my father!” said Seifer, no emotion in his voice or in his expression.  “In fact, I think now is the right Time for Me to finally avenge his death!”

            Seifer’s eyes glowed a dark blood red as He Lunged towards Cloud, Cloud was caught off guard as Seifer’s fist hit him directly in the gut, sending him flying towards the cavern wall. “I’ll make you a deal, if you manage to defeat me without the help of any of your little friends, I will revive her for you!” he said grinning…

He reached Back and Pulled out his sword then once again jumped forward. This time, Cloud was quick to Block the attack with his own sword, The Ultima Weapon. This weapon, was 5 feet long and two feet wide, and possessed enough power, to cut a Mountain in half.

            Cloud Pushed forward with his sword, pushing Seifer away, he then Unleashed the deadly Flare magic Attack. Out of his sword, came hundreds of little fire-balls, each hot enough to melt through steel. “Dark Flare!” yelled Seifer Unleashing his own version of the flare attack, the only difference is his flames are dark black, created by evil power. The attacks collided and faded away and once again the warriors were Once again attacking with their swords.

            The Loud clashes of Blades could be heard throughout the entire crater, the aura being given off by these two fighters was so powerful, the monsters within the crater were leaving, fearing the possibility of the place collapsing upon them. Cloud started glow as did his sword, he jumped in the air and yelled out “Braver!” before bringing his sword crashing down. The attack connected Pushing Seifer to the floor, but not for very long. He was soon back on his feet and ready to go again.

            “I can understand how you were able to beat my dad…you are very strong” said Seifer to his opponent, panting heavily. “But that doesn’t mean you can defeat me! I possess the same amount of power that he did, maybe even more!”

            “It’s easy to see that your skills have been passed down by Sephiroth himself, it’s truly remarkable how well you are fighting, but I’m telling you this now! I Will Not Give Up! Before I leave here I will defeat you and I will bring her back!” Cloud was now clearly prepared to unleash all of his powers.

            Seifer disappeared and reappeared behind Cloud, quickly slashing at his shoulder. Now Bleeding, Cloud Jumped in the Air And Used his Meteorain limit break, launching small meteors at his enemy, unfortunately very few connected and Seifer Hit Cloud with a Firaga magic attack burning hum badly. Cloud stood up and prepared to end the fight, he knew he could do it with two more moves; he just had to choose them wisely. Once again Seifer Appeared behind Cloud and Hit him hard in the spine.

            “I Summon Bahamut! Mega Flare!” Cloud used his powers to call upon the Dragon King himself. Bahamut’s wings were huge and powerful, every time he flapped them, Seifer got pushed further and further away, the dragon opened it’s mouth and fired a large energy Beam, this was his mega flare, an attack very few have been able to withstand. It connected and Bahamut disappeared and was replaced With Cloud once Again.

            “Now to end it…” Cloud was weakened very much, but he knew that Seifer couldn’t take another heavy attack, panting heavily, and loosing a lot of blood, Cloud Pulled Himself to his feet and prepared his most devastating attack.

            “Omni-Slash!” he Yelled, Now slashing uncontrollably, Seifer wasn’t quick enough to block and was hit by 15 Continuous attacks from the Ultima Weapon.

            “Alright….You Win…” murmured Seifer…not even able to get up. Cloud Threw Him a Hi-Potion so he could at least stay alive. “Well…I am a Man of my word…Consider the Cetra Revived…” Seifer threw his hands into the air and Unleashed a large blue light, the Light Flew off towards the City of the Ancients and then Disappeared. “It is done…” Said Seifer now falling to the floor, having lost the rest of his energy, he now started to disintegrate and was instantly gone.

            Cloud, having won the battle, took an Elixir and then started climbing back out of the Crater. “I have to go meet her there…” He said to Himself.