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[Solar's Harper]

This story is based on Final Fantasy 7's main antagonist, Sephiroth. This is based on the time before the events of the game. I'd rate this PG-13, with a mild violence level. In fact, only a small piece.

Challenge #4: Jenova's Messiah

"You are the destiny of Planet. You shall become what you must. The Reunion will come after death's embrace."

Another premonition, the same voice, the same prophecy. What does this mean? What is this purpose of mine? Destiny?
For months now, I have had heard the voice. A voice that sounds familiar, and yet I have never heard her voice before. She, who comes in my dreams, both as an angel and a demon; whispers the promise in my ear, and before I get to respond, I awake, forbidden to speak the words I wish to express.

My talents are innate, it was of little suprise to me they made me the first of SOLDIER, Shinra's elite fighting cadre. Bah! What loyalty do I owe a bunch of greedy suited up merchants, the President may think me his greatest asset, but only my father is my true loyalty due.
My father... Why, Professer Gast? Why did you have to die? I was not done learning from you, and now that fool Hojo, pathetic little lunatic that he is, takes your role.

This little political turmoil worries me not, Shinra can parlay with both promise and violence all they want. The voice has been the only thing to give me pause. Professor Gast once told me my mother was a woman called Jenova, but he refused to tell me more. The woman of my dreams, she whispers her name Jenova. Is this coincidence?

"Do not deny your place, child. You are all what lies wholly within me, your existence is to rule, to succeed the usurpers of this land, to find what has been promised."

Usurpers? Who? And why do you continue to interrupt my mediation voice, are my dreams not enough, that you must now intrude while I am awake?

"I am you foolish child, and I am also but an extension of what you are. You will fullfill your purpose tool, that is your reason of existence"

I am nobody's tool, voice! Begone from my thoughts, I have a war to fight!

"Impudent child!"

<A shock of pain wracks the young man's mind>
"Agggh!"
<The voice turns from impatient to demandingly sinster>

"You will learn! There is no alternative."

Blasted voice! I will be a tool for nobody, not even Shinra.

"Your current masters will suffer because of you Sephiroth, as you will find out soon. But for your betrayal, you shall be slain once, thrown into the lifestream and the one who kills you, shall also become you. Remember, you are the destiny of Planet, and I shall see to it."

I want nothing of this, leave my mind at once!

"For now. But you will learn, Jenova demands it"

Jenova. My mother. The voice claims to not only me but her as well. Is there a connection between us that I'm not aware of?
No. No, I refuse to believe this, its another lie. I know Hojo's tricks, he shall pay for this experiment, that I promise.

<A soldier suddenly appears from the temple>
"Report."
"Our diplomats are having more trouble than expected. These Wutaian scum think they have the upper hand here."
"Then our mission will proceed by the midnight call. Send word to the contacts, make sure they're ready."
"Forgive me sir, but from what I have heard about you, would it not be easier if you tried your luck with these locals?"
"Perhaps. But I think it more amusing to let my enemy think his superior, makes the kill so much more satisfying."
"Satisfying? Sir. Since when did slaughtering innocents become our code of conduct?"
"Since you received your orders to do so. Now carry that message or I'll have to consider you a traitor, I have orders too you know."
"Y-y-yes sir! By midnight, all stations will commence fire."
"Good, now go. I have some business with the Turks to see to."

Memories of Jenova's Messiah. Our Saviour's birth war.
~~Prophecy of Jenova, Chapter 1.


Edit: Some pics for those who like them. Makes the experience better than words.

Edited by Solar's Harper, 29 August 2007 - 12:43 AM.

[Isilven]

I like it! I was kind of confused with the viewpoint change (soldiers coming in, that sort of thing) and why Sephy didn't describe it himself...but nonetheless, I loved it!
I've always liked Sephiroth as a character, and was sad they never went in-depth enough with him. The game was all "CLOUD FLASHBACK" and "SEPHIROTH IS A JERK" stuff. I like this take on his character *hugs*

[Solar's Harper]

Thanks

I gotta admit that I was dubious about posting this, no matter which way I kept tweaking it, nothing seemed right. Writers block I suppose. And btw, I love your fanfic as well Isilven, keep up the good work*hugs back at ya.

[Kellen]

I've never actually played the FF games, but this is interesting.

And erm, am I the only one who thought of Irenicus when reading some of Jenova's lines. "You will learn." "You will fulfill your purpose... Foolish child."

Um yes. A very interesting entry Harp(Solar? Harper? SH?).

[Solar's Harper]

Um yes. A very interesting entry Harp(Solar? Harper? SH?).

Whatever floats your boat is fine with me.

Strange I didn't notice that Irenicus allusion, good pickup Kellen.

Anyway, nobody be shy about posting heavy criticism; as long as its constructive, its good.
Can't wait to see more stories in the challenge, more the merrier, even if they're competing.
That's all I can say.

[Celestine]

it's great. And Sephiroth rocks! I think you sum up Sephiroth's thoughts well, especially what he thinks of Hojo and Shinra. And you showed his arrogance, one of his key characteristics.

I've always liked Sephiroth as a character, and was sad they never went in-depth enough with him. The game was all "CLOUD FLASHBACK" and "SEPHIROTH IS A JERK" stuff. I like this take on his character *hugs*

I don't see Sephiroth as a jerk, maybe its the fangirl in me speaking, but I think he was misunderstood and stubborn to the point of being psycho.

Edited by Celestine, 11 August 2007 - 09:39 PM.
ok, definitely the fangirl speaking. :p