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[evilmako]

The streams of golden light played across the green field, and the stone ruins that were off in the distance. His jaw tightened, the time had arrived. The moment he had planned for, had secluded himself for, and sacrificed so many creatures to the progression of his knowledge.

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[angsty_strife]

One thing was for sure, Sephiroth left a very easily discernable trail. Cloud lead the way through the brush, staring blankly at the blood, and discarded bodies along the way. Really, he wasn't phased anymore, and hadn't been for a long time.

But, he did give a typical grunt, in response to the scene. "Asshole." He muttered, in regards to Sephiroth. Cloud didn't bother to turn to Tidus to speak, as he knew that the other man was behind him.

[ff10_tidus_ff10]

Tidus was somewhat used to this but he wasn't AS used to it as Cloud appeared to be. His face paled and he resisted the urge to put his hand over his mouth. Tidus tightened the grip he had on his sword and followed after Cloud. He trusted the other and he would go where he went. From the looks of things, something needed to be done but he couldn't help but remember his last encounter with Sephiroth. And that sword of his. Tidus hadn't had much luck with swords. They tended to run him through than do him any good but right now, he was glad for his own at his side.

[angsty_strife]

There wasn't a response. "You okay?" Cloud asked, peeking back at Tidus. Sure, this was horrible, but it was just what was expected.

Not to say that it wasn't disgusting. Sensing the tension from Tidus, Cloud slowed, and allowed himself to fall into step with the other.

[evilmako]

Sephiroth took a sharp breath in. A tinge deep in his chest, it hurt, but in a good way. His Jenova cells were quivering with delight. Cloud was near. Though he did want to be surprised, it lacked the pureness of their first encounter. Sephiroth turned, the streams of gold played on the landscape, his eyes narrowed, "Little pig, little pig..." Sephiroth growled, the cells were inadequate. That wouldn't last long. "Well Well Well. It seems you have out smarter me.", the mocking tone was unmistakable. He turned and ran into the maze of literal over run growth and stone steps.

[angsty_strife]

Right. Cloud jumped into the air, as he deflected Sephiroth's attack with his own sword. Anima dismissed himself in the process. Summoning the Spiran Aeons was always so tiring. It took a lot of concentration.

No, it wasn't all, and Cloud would have taken a moment to respond to Sephiroth, but he was too busy trying to defend himself. Strike while the man's still down, right? Or, at least, comparitively speaking. Cloud landed, behind Sephiroth, turning quickly on his heel. He was damned glad that he had a Regen spell cast upon him.

Geostigma took a lot out of you. Wiping the sweat off of his brow, Cloud rushed at Sephiroth again.

[ff10_tidus_ff10]

Tidus could see this battle was taking its toll on Cloud. He saw the sweat on his face and with a determined nod. He tightened his hold on his sword and as Cloud rushed at Sephiroth. He decided to try something else.

His hand lifted and a slowga was cast at Sephiroth. If he could slow the other down, Tidus would feel better. He didn't know how long Cloud could keep up this speed and he frankly didn't want him to.

He knew how bad the Geostigma was and he wasn't willing to risk him even in the pursuit of something like this. He was doing his best to remain out of this, knowing that this wasn't really his fight but it was hard.

A protect went up over him and he flexed his hands around the hilt of his sword once more.

[evilmako]

Sephiroth jumped up and twisted in the air, his sword swept behind him to deter Cloud's approach, but he was still far away. His left hand released the sword and his palm pressed toward Cloud, "Earth 3". The slowga hit him. Sephiroth slowed in air. His head turned, and whole body followed. The sword was passed hand to hand to complete the turn with him still heading toward Tidus. Tt felt like an eternity. His teeth clenched, "Haste." A third of his speed returned, and he got his sword around to meet with Tidus' sword. They clashed and Sephiroth was stuck in his tracks, "Ba st ard"

[angsty_strife]

Cloud toppled to the ground, as it seemed that he was particularly vulnerable to magic spells. As the earth shook around him, he couldn't find his footing. His eyes scanned the rumbling ground in panic, because he couldn't find Tidus or Sephiroth. They were here, somewhere.

Calling out Tidus' name, Cloud hoped that a response would help him get his bearings back.

[ff10_tidus_ff10]

Tidus stirred slightly and was vaguely aware of weight pressing down on his legs and chest. The pressure on his chest made it hard to breathe and he could feel warm blood trickling over the side of his face. He coughed and groaned as it jarred something inside of him. Bruised, maybe broken ribs. Hell if he knew, all he knew was it hurt a lot

[angsty_strife]

Cloud called Tidus' name a few more times, and upon hearing something that resembled a groan, under the rubble, he began to throw the large remnants of the wall to the side. He moved them, without much trouble at all, though, at this point, it could be said that it was the adrenaline that kept him moving. The wake of the destruction was still being scanned as he threw the heavy pieces aside

[evilmako]

Sephiroth could slowly feel the potion working. The few broken bones were knitting. Ribs shifted back into position, eliciting various pains and moans. Sephiroth struggled and got his legs to finally start moving. He staggered around the crater left by Alexander. He put a hand on the remnants of the ground and helped himself up. His eyes looking at the rubble, "Oh little rabbit?" He manged to get his voice loud enough. He had a rather ravenous smile on his face, the pain was making him feral, Sephiroth chuckled. He could feel the new powers flowing in him, but their use was a bit of a mystery. He'd need a quick way to get back to Kalm. The bones on his back seemed to shift and crack, making room, making something.

[ff10_tidus_ff10]

Tidus was aware of the rubble shifting and he could sense a familiar presence. Very slowly, he forced his eyes open and looked up at the obvious panicking Cloud. He made his hand move so it reached up to grasp lightly at Cloud's arm. Even in bad shape, he was trying to reassure the other he would be fine.

He did have potions on him but the bottles had been crushed much like he had. If he had more strength he could have cast cure on himself but Tidus was still a little out of it. Tidus coughed again and winced as it stirred another pain inside of him.

Tidus wasn't sure if it was just his vision but Cloud looked different. He wasn't as pale as he had been, maybe it was just his vision. It was blurred at best.