-Act II-

-Revamped-

Yo, mina-san.

It's been quite some time, about a year in fact that I've updated the FF ACT II.

The Reason I'm posting an update is because of a review I've recently Received from left me wondering why did I stop writing FF's as it is such a great art form, an art form that compelled me to start writing in the first place.

I would like first, to list out the reason for my absence.

-School –Just Ended a Major Exam last year and is currently Coping in a New Environment.

-lack of Proper Inspiration.

-Other Projects I am taking.

For Other Projects, I am currently in the progress of Writing a Visual Novel.

Thus, it has been hard on me as well as every1 who is waiting for an update.

-Major Changes-

Major Changes in ACT II will take place.

Most Noticeably is the change in the Delivery Format. I've matured over the course of the year more or less. The older, more relaxed style of writing is currently lacking in what I say is 'feel'.

Therefore, please do not be afraid of what I am about to attempt to make my FF more consistent.

I would be using more of the 'passive' tone of writing, where it is more detailed and more Formal.

-The Other Demon Shall be Dubbed[The Other

-Chaos and the Rest will play a much prominent Role in the Story than Planned.

-Unfortunately, Unless requested by more fans for the BackDrop of Shadow and Therri, I shall not continue writing their story as I originally Planned.

-Reason:

The Both of them will lengthen the story by several 10 Chapters, which will mean cutting back Yuffie and Vincent for 10 Chapters

-It is remarkably similar and will only cause the backdrop for ACT III, which is not planned at this stage.

-Some Minor Details have been lost around my absence of two years.

Memory is a Fickle thing, I've lost minor details for the Story but the Main gist is always there, so please do not worry.

-Some Small Links between ACT I and ACT II will be taken off as of now, ACT I is indefinitely suspended till I get the right, audience and time.

-The Story shall be cut to a timeframe of just 1 month, different from the 3 months planned in the start.

Minor Facts:

-The Dragon SUMMONED Bahumat as opposed to the Dragon being a Incarnate of Bahumat itself.

-Galian was the only one not affected by Bahumat as he is more feral in Nature than the others.

-Hellmasker's abilities are largely toned down.

For more details, check out my Profile Page.

Enough of the Boring Talk:

ON WITH DA FIC!

Yea, I still have the blood in me.

Disclaimer

Rikku: Yuffie, Vincent and the rest of the FFVII does not belong to wrathie, they belong to Square Enix till 60 years later when the copyright law is ineffective.

Wrathie: not too sure about the 60 years.. but shld be accurate.

-Frail Facts-

Chapter: 32? (I lost track)

The Dark Energy being concentrated on his claw hurts but after a few minutes of throwing various deathbolts, Vincent was accustomed to the rush of energy in himself.

In Partial Control of his Demon Form, Vincent was pestered by the comments of the various lesser demons in his mind as he swiftly outstepped his Foe, Shadow in front of him.

Galian[valentine, your back is undefended!

HellMasker: Fool, it's his front!

Deathgigas[…

Vincent[SILENCE! I can't concentrate

Unable to wield his gun in his demon form, Vincent gritted his teeth as he tried to remember the delay after every deathbolt he fired.

Chaos[Valentine, Cut him to ribbons!

In control of as well, Chaos struggled to get close to Shadow even as Vincent tried to move away from him.

Vincent[HE IS A CRUSADER! EVER TRIED GOING AFTER CLOUD FACE ON?

Screaming in his mind in pure frustration, Vincent himself was unhappy that he was losing control of his emotions and his body.

Chaos[…

Finally, his body did not struggled against him and he felt Chao's mind slid up beside him.

Chaos[Correct Observation. I was lost under battle fury. Valentine, Back OFF.

Vincent[WHAT?

Surprised that Chaos was asking him not to battle, Vincent paused in the middle of battle and stood stoutly on top of a tree branch as Shadow paused as well under him.

Shadow[…

In the beginning of the battle, Shadow was not able to get close to Vincent Valentine, the Crimson Gunslinger.

His shots were accurate and crucial in making him off balance and unable to even approach him.

Shadow[Lightning 3!

His elemental being lightning, lightning spells were his forte but it was too slow to hit the Crimson Gunslinger.

The whole battlefield was charged with static and it furthered bolstered his next few moves, yet it was still hitting far away from the mark.

Shadow[… e?

Giving a small cry of surprise as the Crimson Gunslinger suddenly charged and tackled him on the hips.

Caught off balance, Shadow was unable to link up on the counter attack as the Crimson Gunslinger smashed the floor in front of him.

This armor, the Odin Saint Armor made sure he was unscathed. But he was not a fool to admit that the armor was not straining to dispel the dark destructive magic from the armor.

Shadow[…!

Trying to get a hold on his movement, Shadow quickened his pace and was rewarded with a strike from the Crimson Gunslinger's claws/fist. A moment later, are deathbolt came cascading down on him but it veered off target for the first time.

Stranger still, he suddenly paused and stood on a tree, waiting for him.

Shadow[… Valentine. You are inhuman.

Vincent[So are you, the one who has a summon's blood trickling through you.

Shocked at his revelation, Shadow's face nonetheless was emotionless but he could not help but react when a sneer appeared on his face.

Vincent[You are human, yet not human. One who is of Odin's Blood, immortal but yet… human. Omoshiroi…

His vocal cords, having extended during his transformation, sounded deep and crude but his laughter that came out of his throat was sufficient enough to anger Shadow.

Shadow[What of you. Prince of Darkness, Crimson Gunslinger, Demon Blood.

Vincent[I am a Half-blood demon, in control of my many forms in some extent, Defender of Nibelhiem, Vincent Val Valentine, AVALANCHE Member and Ex-turk.

Jumping from the tree stop, Vincent slowly transformed back into a human before raising the Death Penalty to Shadow.

Vincent[I am an existence, I am a fore bringer of disaster. Yet I am a person in history, alive and factual. What about you?

Lowering his eyes, Vincent withdrew his gun and brushed past him, going to find Yuffie.

Nanaki[You've woken up, Yuffie?

Blinking one golden eye, Nanaki solemnly growled at the Young Ninja sprawled over his cot.

Yuffie[zz…

Nanaki[Such disgraceful sleeping habits…

Shaking his head, Nanaki lowered his head to the floor and guffawed as Yuffie curled up into a ball, mimicking him in some way.

Nanaki[Such innocence, from such a young and talented warrior.

Nanaki remembered her from his previous mission, to take out Sephiroth. The final kick Yuffie delivered was truly finely done, he would assume even Tifa would be impressed by that.

For now, the only few AVALANCHE members left in the world was him, Cloud Strife, Vincent Valentine, Reeve, Yuffie Kisaragi and Barret Wallace.

Cid had passed away a few years ago and Tifa Lockheart disappeared a few months prior of today. Distraught, Cloud had went on a journey on his own and from his last source, is with another crusader and a spearlady.

Barret was resting around in the Corel area, retiring after rebuilding North Corel.

Nanaki[What is that noise…

Annoyed at the clinking of metal against rock, Nanaki got up and pushed at the door, revealing Vincent Valentine, his eyes all dark and red.

Nanaki[… Vincent.

Vincent[Nanaki. Is Yuffie around.

Nanaki[She is in dreamland currently, but her body is here.

Seeing him breath a sigh of relief, Nanaki chuckled to himself as he dragged the Gunslinger to the bed.

Nanaki[It seems the young Ninja has caused you and my friend some trouble.

Turning his mane towards the window, Nanaki grimaced when a gun was unholstered a moment later.

Shadow[… shut up.

Giving Vincent a disgruntled snort, Shadow got up and left the room, leaving Vincent and Yuffie in the room.

Swearing that his friend was grinning, Nanaki nudged Vincent before he too left the room.

Vincent[… you can stop pretending now, Yuffie.

His eyes, which can see through everything made Yuffie jump up slightly.

Oh gawd, did I sense jealousy? It's natural for a sexy ninja like me to have 2 hawt guys after me

Tehehe

As the chibi Yuffie in her mind laughed and twittered to her, the real life Yuffie glared at Vincent with her almond coloured eyes.

The Crimson Gunslinger did not look too happy about Yuffie or Shadow for that matter and avoided her Glare. Noticing that his Death Penalty was unholstered, Yuffie could not resist herself and raised a threatening finger at him.

Yuffie[You've been fighting with Shadow haven't you, Vinnie?

Vincent[I have not.

Muttering coldly, Vincent holstered the Death Penalty even as in his mind, he cursed and swore at the 4 Demons in his mind.

Chaos[Aww… Vinnie is jealous, isn't he?

Galian[You should just take her now, Valentine.

Death Gigas[You should.

Hellmasker[That shadow brat seemed touchy too… mm…

Vincent[SILENCE!

Internally, he was a bit taken aback that the Demons in him were becoming more human-like then they had been before. They were blood thirsty yes, but lacking in the feral instincts that separated them from normal humans.

Vincent[…

Yuffie[You are guilty, I can tell. Now what's the news? I heard from Nanaki that you had something to tell me, out with it!!!

Jumping on Vincent, Yuffie seemed just as energetic as before if not even more so. Running circles around Vincent, Yuffie displayed we call as acute stubbornness till Vincent, tired of her disappearing act, grabbed her with one arm.

Yuffie[Wow gee, Vinnie I didn't know you handle women like that… girls don't like people who are rough on them. Pay attention here, Vinnie!

Vincent[I suppose Ms Kisaragi is one of those who don't like them.

Yuffie[Gee Vinnie, you catch on fast. NOW LET ME GO!

Before Vincent could express his willing or un-willingness, Yuffie's yellow sneakers had connected squarely with his chin and he let her go in a hurry.

Yuffie[OW!

Collapsing in a heap, Yuffie cried out in pain before getting up and knocking Vincent down with a barrages of fists.

Yuffie[Vinnie you uncouth bastard! How could you let a woman down!

Below them, in Nanaki's private den, the wise old Nanaki snickered to himself as he heard the commotion coming from the top.

Nanaki[It seems our friends are having a ball of our time, Theri.

Turning his gaze to the Cetra, Theri just blushed and nodded her head at him. Nanaki could gather that the scent from Theri did not span more than a decade, indeed it smelt like she was alive for more then a decade.

Yet she remained quite similar to a child.

Nanaki[Theri, if I may ask. How old are you?

Theri[well… around 65?

Not surprised at all by her own answer, Theri laughed when Nanaki sat back on his haunches to think.

Nanaki[Intriguing. So the Cetra, did have the power to turn back the clock on ageing after all. Most intriguing. But most of all, are you going to make up with Shadow?

Theri[Eh…

His golden eye, which was fixated on the ceiling, turned to the Cetra girl and waited patiently for an answer. He had a bad feeling that Shadow was still hurting by the denial of the Cetra girl, although he would never admit it.

Theri[I won't, till he apologizes to Mr Valentine. He is the savior of the planet!

Nanaki[But Shadow saved your life.

Putting it across bluntly to her, Nanako grinned when she was rendered speechless.

Yet his next comment was drowned out by an ear-piercing scream from above.

Theri[What is going on?

Clutching her ears in pain, Theri looked at Nanaki in puzzlement till Nanaki laughed out loud.

Nanaki[It would appear that Vincent has told Yuffie her predicament.

Vincent[Calm down.

Yuffie[NO MATERIA! HOW CAN I CALM DOWN?

Vincent[it is only for 2 months…

Yuffie[YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE AWAY MY MATERIA FOR MORE THAN 2 MONTHS U SELFISH IDIOTIC VAMPIRE! I KNOW YOU ARE! MY KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND, BAHUMAT, CHOCO/MOG, IFRIT, SHIVA, LEVIATHAN! RETURN IT BACK!

Naming all the material in her slots, Vincent sighed inwardly at how her memory is so powerful in materia collection and not in other issues.

Vincent[You can keep leviathan, enemy skill and your Mastered Cure. But I am keeping the rest. It should keep you safe for the two months as long as you do not enter the Crater.

Yuffie[NO!

Vincent[I shall stay and take care of you for that period then, if you allowed me.

Adding the last sentence quickly, Vincent looked away while Yuffie just rambled on to herself.

Yuffie[Oh my darling sparkling, delicious, priceless mate- WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Little Chibi Yuffie falling down in her mind, Yuffie screamed whoops of joy in her mind while her body stiffened in shock.

Vincent[…

End of Chapter 32: Frail moments