FINAL FANTASY:

THE QUEST FOR AERIS

The hot desert wind washed across Tifa Lockheart as she marched resolutely towards the looming steppe. She held the right hand of Marlene Wallace tightly, keeping the little girl upright and moving forward. The sun slowly descended into the western horizon, but the wind was still as strong as ever, doing its best to discourage Tifa from her goal. The buxom young woman hugged her gray cloak closer to her body, bending herself down to keep the hood upon her head. The wind blew across her back, flapping the edges of her cloak as she reached the foot of the immense step. Tifa began the climb up the gentle slope of the steppe just as the sun disappeared in a blaze of red-purple light. Marlene watched the sunset with wonder, until Tifa tugged her forward.

Night was fully upon them when the two girls eventually reached the summit of the steppe. They stumbled up the last few steps to the entry arch, where they halted to catch their breath.

"Halt! Who goes there?" asked a young man with a stout spear.

"My name is Tifa Lockheart, and this is Marlene. I'm here to see Nanaki."

"Tifa Lockheart? One of the Heroes? I must alert the elders at once! Please wait here a moment!" shouted the boy before he sprinted back into the village.

"Tifa, I'm hungry and thirsty," murmured Marlene through cracked lips.

"I know, honey. So am I."

Tifa continued to hold Marlene's hand until the young guard returned with an elder of Cosmo Canyon.

"Please forgive the delay. I offer you the hospitality of Cosmo Canyon," said the old man with a beckoning wave of his hand.

"Is Nanaki here?" inquired Tifa, with Marlene close behind her.

"Oh, yes. He's patrolling outside of town right now. He always checks the perimeter of Cosmo Canyon at dusk. He should be back soon."

"Is there somewhere with food and drink, we've been traveling quite a while."

"Of course, Miss Lockheart. We have several excellent taverns, I shall treat you to a fine meal myself."

"Thank you, elder," nodded Tifa gratefully.

The small group entered one of the first level eateries, where Tifa and Marlene gorged on roast chicken, corn, and freshly baked bread. They drank sweet wine and devoured several rich pastries for dessert. Marlene sighed contentedly, sitting back in her chair with a pretty smile. Tifa sipped from a mug of wine, listening to the elder's tales of life in Cosmo Canyon after the fall and destruction of Meteor.

"Someone is looking for me?" growled a deep feline voice from the doorway of the tavern.

"Nanaki!" exclaimed Tifa happily, jumping from her chair to rush forward and hug the large, red furred cat.

"Tifa," purred Nanaki, rubbing the area between her neck and shoulder with his warm muzzle. Marlene rushed to Nanaki's other side, hugging his neck with her small arms.

"It's so good to see you again," whispered Tifa into Nanaki's ear.

"Where's Cloud?"

"He's…gone," murmured Tifa before she broke away from Nanaki, her eyes sorrowful and downcast.

"While I'm honored by your visit, I don't think you came all this way just to say hello."

"No, I didn't. Something's happening, something strange, and I think Aeris is involved."

"Aeris? That can't be, she's dead," replied Nanaki with a shake of his mane.

"After the planet destroyed Meteor, there was a massive deposit of Mako energy around Midgar. Plant life began to grow at a phenomenal rate, births increased, it was a burst of fertility, an explosion of life. Cloud seemed to feel the massive pool of Mako around us, it made him stronger…more virile," hesitated Tifa with a deep blush.

"Go on," encouraged Nanaki with a toothy grin.

"As the vegetation around Midgar continued to blossom, Cloud disappeared for long periods of time. At first I thought he was helping the city militia clear the area of stray monsters, but then I found him in a deserted church, watching two small children tend a wild indoor garden. Cloud didn't respond when I called him and he seemed to be in a strange trance. He finally woke up, then pushed me away and stomped out. For a second, at the edge of my vision, I thought I saw a transparent image of Aeris, kneeling next to the border of the garden. I followed Cloud back home, where he said he had to go somewhere. I asked him where, but he wouldn't say, he just grabbed Ultima Weapon and left. I waited for days, then finally I found Barret and told him what happened. He left Marlene with me while he went looking for Cloud. Neither one of them ever came back. I didn't know what else to do. So I came here. I hope you can help me find them."

"You're right, this is strange," replied Nanaki while he sat on the floor, twitching his tail idly in thought. "I've modified the Planetarium to scan the planet for anomalies, I'll use it to look for Cloud in the morning. Cloud has a unique Mako signature since he's the only SOLDIER left on the planet. Don't worry, Tifa, I'll find him and Barret."

"Yay, Nanaki!" clapped Marlene happily.

"Thank you, Nanaki. I knew you could help us," smiled Tifa before she leaned down to kiss the big cat on the forehead.

Nanaki stammered in embarrassment then offered to show Tifa and Marlene to their temporary quarters. Tifa and Marlene walked on either side of the red feline, keeping up with his quick pace until they reached the observatory at the top of Cosmo Canyon. Nanaki settled Marlene into bed, then showed Tifa to her room.

"Rest well, Tifa. I think that we shall have to find some of the others before we begin our search for Cloud. He and Aeris are tied closely to Mako, and Mako is the lifeblood of the planet. If something strange is happening, it must be very serious."

"You're right, Nanaki. I think Vincent is in Nibelheim. I heard rumors that he returned to his home in Shinra Mansion."

"Then once I discover where Cloud is, we shall go collect Vincent," nodded Nanaki.

"Good night, Nanaki," murmured Tifa before she kissed him again on the forehead.

She rubbed her nose in the big cat's thick, musky fur, then broke away when she felt a stirring in her sex. It had been a long time since Cloud had vanished and her body yearned for attention.

"Tifa," growled Nanaki as he nuzzled beneath her short black leather skirt, licking her pussy through her thin white panties.

"Nanaki, don't," panted Tifa, her cunt becoming hot with arousal.

Nanaki gently pushed Tifa backward into the bedroom, knocking her against the foot of the bed and making her fall onto her back. The large cat slid between her bare legs, slicing her panties apart with his sharp fangs. He lapped at Tifa's cunt with his rough tongue, caressing her tender pussy flesh until it dripped with her juices.

"Nanaki, please," moaned Tifa, her large breasts pumping for air.

She closed her eyes, relishing the sensation of Nanaki devouring her melting cunt. She pulled her white shirt over her head, releasing her tits from confinement. Tifa fondled her own breasts, her hands caressing and stroking the warm, smooth flesh. Nanaki purred softly as he ate Tifa out, his wet nose pressed into her vagina, his tongue insistently probing her womb. Nanaki removed his muzzle from Tifa's pussy, then briefly licked her creamy inner thighs. He climbed on top of Tifa, lowering his maw onto her bare breasts, licking her large nipples until she groaned with pleasure. Nanaki bit Tifa's nipples gently with his fangs, then licked up and down the cleavage between her tits. Tifa buried her hands in Nanaki's mane, moaning blissfully as he suckled on her throbbing melons.

Tifa felt Nanaki's cock slide into her pussy, she spread her legs wider apart so he could shove himself deep into her moist slit. Nanaki growled while he pumped in and out of Tifa's cunt, his shaft thrusting far into her warm belly. Tifa held tightly onto Nanaki's furred body, she pressed her thighs against his flanks as he rammed himself into her yielding pussy. Nanaki stopped nursing on Tifa's tits, he raised his head to lick the girl's smooth shoulders and graceful neck. Tifa giggled as she felt the sandpaper tongue slide across her skin. She pursed her mouth open, inviting Nanaki to kiss her passionately. The cat covered Tifa's lips with his mouth, his tongue slid down her throat, caressing the girl's delicate tongue as it entwined with his. Nanaki's thrusts became more forceful, they rocked the bed as he plunged faster into Tifa's tight vagina. Tifa's legs trembled as she felt her orgasm approach, her hands dug into Nanaki's fur until both lovers climaxed together, the cat's seed spurting into her empty void. Nanaki rubbed his muzzle in Tifa's sweaty hair, then climbed off of the panting young woman. He quietly left the dark bedroom, closing the door behind himself. Tifa lay limply on the disheveled bed, her legs spread apart and her bare breasts heaving. She fell asleep with the taste of Nanaki's tongue on her lips.

***

Tifa slept soundly that night, but awoke when Nanaki padded into her room. He gave her a toothy grin, then waited as she washed her face in a water basin. She tugged her shirt back on and flattened her leather skirt with her hands. Tifa followed Nanaki into the dining area, where a local woman had brought breakfast for Nanaki and his guests. Marlene sat perched on the edge of a dining chair, devouring a pile of scrambled eggs, sausage, and warm sliced bread covered in honey. Tifa sat opposite Marlene, wished the girl good morning, then took a long drink from a glass of milk. Nanaki jumped onto a chair between Tifa and Marlene, then lowered his face down to chew on some sliced ham and toast with jam.

"Did you find Cloud?" asked Tifa before she raised a fork laden with eggs.

"Yes, Tifa. I'm afraid he's in the City of the Ancients."

"Why would he be there?"

"I detected another Mako signature, it could be Aeris."

"How could she come back from the dead?"

"With enough Mako energy, anything is possible."

Tifa sighed, then ate quietly while Marlene regarded both adults with her wide eyes.

"Did you see Papa?"

"I'm sorry, Marlene, I can only detect Mako entities with my equipment. I'm sure that if Cloud made it there okay, your father did too."

"Can we go get Papa now, Tifa?"

"We will soon, honey. Uncle Nanaki and I have to go get some of our other friends first. Nanaki, can Marlene stay here until we get Cloud and Barret back?"

"Of course, Tifa. I'll instruct the elders to care for her."

"I want to go with you! I want to see Papa!" argued Marlene.

"You will soon. Just be patient for a little while longer."

Marlene scowled, then stuffed her face with more eggs.

Nanaki smiled sympathetically at Marlene, then turned to regard Tifa with his bright eyes.

"Do you want to head for Nibelheim today? To get Vincent?"

"Yes. We should go at once."

"Finish your breakfast, Marlene. Someone will be here to show you around the village soon. You can pick out a few things that you want from any shop in Cosmo Canyon," offered Nanaki as he hopped down from his chair.

"Really? Thanks, Nanaki!" smiled Marlene before she bent down from her chair to hug the big cat.

Tifa grinned at Nanaki's generosity, then followed the cat as he went outside. The duo descended down to the first level of Cosmo Canyon and made their way to the entry arch. The young guard stood at attention briskly when he noticed Nanaki approaching. Nanaki nodded a greeting, then began climbing down the long staircase to the desert below. Tifa adjusted her long cloak, raising the hood to cover her head. She walked down the steep staircase after Nanaki, then stopped next to him at the foot of the steppe.

"It will be faster if you climb onto my back, that way I can run across the desert."

"Alright," replied Tifa warily before she slowly climbed onto the large cat's back. She wrapped her legs around his flanks, then entwined her fingers within Nanaki's thick mane.

"Ready?"

"Yes."

Nanaki sprinted forward, almost flying over the red sands as he raced north, in the direction of Nibelheim.

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Nanaki ran across the green plain, Tifa holding tightly to his red mane. The duo glanced at the Nibel Mountains as they closed in around them, guiding them to the town of Nibelheim that lay at the range's feet. Dark clouds slid over the mountains' summits, casting a black shadow over the valley. Tifa clasped her cloak around her body, warding herself from the chilling winds that blew from the north. The duo reached the edge of town, Nanaki slowing his pace to a walk, allowing them both to examine the quiet settlement. Thunder rumbled from the mountains as Nanaki walked down a cobbled street, the buildings on either side of him dark and falling into decay. Tifa watched the passing shops and homes with regret, she remembered how alive her hometown had once been.

"Do you want to stop by your old house?"

"No, let's just get Vincent and go."

Nanaki followed the streets northeast until they found the fence that protected the Shinra Mansion grounds. Tifa dismounted from Nanaki's back, then made sure her Premium Heart gauntlet was secure upon her right hand.

"Stay here, Nanaki. It'll be better if I go to see Vincent alone."

"Are you sure, Tifa? There could be some left over monsters living in the mansion."

"If there are, I can take care of them."

Tifa straightened her back, thrust out her large breasts, then kicked open the fence gate. She walked down the cobble path to the mansion's main entrance, then carefully went inside. Thunder shook the mansion's walls while lightning eerily illuminated the house's dark interior. Tifa clasped her right hand into a fist, then walked quietly to the main staircase. Rain began to fall onto the mansion's roof, the noise echoing in the building's wide empty interior. Tifa went up the stairs, walked right, passed through one room, then entered another with a rounded bookshelf. She activated the secret door built within the shelf, then descended a long, spiraling staircase. The young woman reached the foot of the staircase and proceeded down a roughly hewn rock tunnel that was lit with dim purple light. The air was very warm, making Tifa's skin perspire after only a few minutes of walking. Her white shirt clung to her ripe tits, whose nipples poked against the thin fabric as she made her way to the entrance of Vincent's chamber.

Suddenly, a flurry of high-pitched squeals assaulted Tifa's ears. She pressed her hands against the sides of her head, then gasped as she saw a flock of black bats swirling towards her. Tifa crouched into a combat stance and punched out with her Premium Heart. The gauntlet splattered the first bat to bits, then ripped deeply into two others. The injured bats screamed in pain, which only made the surviving bats even more enraged. Black wings slapped against Tifa's face, forcing her to raise her arms in defense. Sharp fangs and wing claws bit into her shirt, creating several shallow cuts on her breasts and stomach. More bats attacked her bare legs, ripping painfully into her flesh, then drinking deeply from her veins.

Tifa felt her strength draining away as she swung out with both of her fists, slaying many more bats; but their comrades flapped forward, eager to feast on her hot lifeblood. A particularly large bat crashed into Tifa's chest, making her flail her arms helplessly for balance before she fell backwards with a jaw vibrating impact. She lay stunned on the cold stone while bats dived down upon her, digging their claws into her smooth skin, fastening themselves to her so they could bury their fangs inside her, gorging on her rich fluids. Tifa attempted vainly to rise, then fell back, her strength gone, and her arms and legs limp from blood loss. The large bat landed on her collarbone and struck out with his fangs, biting deeply into her throat, sucking loudly on her blood.

The roar of a rifle echoed down the passageway as Vincent shot the large bat dead center, making it explode from the impact. Bat ichor splattered across Tifa's slack face before Vincent fired off a series of rounds, each bullet killing a feeding bat. The remaining members of the flock flapped away in a panic, getting extra encouragement to flee from several more loud blasts of Vincent's rifle, Death Penalty. The red cloaked man walked over to Tifa's prone form, then bent down to pick the girl up. He gently carried her to his chamber, lying her inside one of the shattered coffins that lined the room's walls. Vincent removed Tifa's green Restore materia from her gauntlet and fastened it to one of his arm braces. He placed his hand over the woman's heart, then concentrated, commanding the materia's magic to activate. A green glow surrounded Tifa's body, sealing all of the bats' bite marks and replenishing her depleted blood supply. Tifa took a deep breath, then slowly opened her eyes, gazing up at Vincent in confusion.

"The bats?"

"Gone. I took care of them."

"Thank you, Vincent. I came to see you."

Vincent didn't reply, he removed the Restore materia from his bracer, then handed it back to Tifa. She replaced the green orb on her Premium Heart and tentatively climbed out of the coffin. Vincent backed away several feet, regarding Tifa with his cold eyes.

"Cloud and Barret have disappeared. I went to Nanaki for help, he told me that both of them are in the City of the Ancients."

"Why did they go there?"

"Cloud went looking for Aeris, I think. Barret went after Cloud to bring him back to Midgar."

"What do you want with me?"

"I need your help. I need you to come with me and Nanaki to help rescue Cloud."

"Perhaps he doesn't want rescuing. I observed that Cloud and Aeris were quite close during our past quest."

"Things are different now. He needs me."

"So you say. Why should I help you?"

"What do you want?" asked Tifa with a frown. "Do you want money…materia?"

"No. I want love, for one night."

"What? You're kidding!"

"I am not."

Tifa gazed down at the floor, noticing that her shirt was heavily torn, exposing more of her belly and chest than she was comfortable with. She blushed and glanced up at Vincent, then looked away when she saw he was staring at her in deep concentration.

"Okay," whispered Tifa softly, hardly believing what she had just said.

"Excellent," hissed Vincent just before he shuddered violently.

Tifa backed up against the rock wall of Vincent's chamber as he doubled over in pain, his clothing ripping loudly. Vincent began to grow, his skin turning into a deep purple while his handsome features contorted and changed. The man became seven…eight…nine feet tall, his arms and legs bulged with purple muscles, and wide red wings sprouted and spread apart from his large back.

"Chaos," murmured Tifa, her eyes wide with fear.

"Tasty sweet meat," growled Vincent/Chaos before he lunged forward, claws grasping.

Tifa raised her arms across her breasts but Chaos ripped her torn shirt from her body, then tore off her short leather skirt. Chaos slammed Tifa into the side of a coffin so hard it shattered beneath her and she fell into the container's cushioned interior. Chaos sniffed Tifa's crotch with his purple muzzle, prying her legs apart with his clawed hands. He licked Tifa's pussy with his long, red tongue, then began lapping up her cunt, moving faster and faster until Tifa was moaning with bliss. Chaos crushed Tifa's tits with his claws, digging bloody red furrows into her white skin as he squeezed the round melons until her nipples were hard and erect. He gnawed on Tifa's brown nipples, pinching them with his fangs while Tifa groaned and writhed.

Chaos backed away from Tifa's naked body and dragged her up by her shoulders. He positioned his huge erect cock in front of Tifa's face, rubbing the dripping head against her soft red lips. Tifa inhaled his arousing, heady musk, then fastened her mouth over the throbbing tip of Chaos' tool. The monster purred with ecstasy, thrusting out his hips while Tifa licked her tongue all over the top of his pole. She slowly slid the humongous cock into her mouth, her cheeks becoming taut as she sucked deeply on his member. Tifa rubbed her hands back and forth over Chaos' tool, caressing his rod of meat while she suckled loudly upon it. Chaos growled deeply as he pumped his cock back and forth inside Tifa's hot mouth, her throat caressing every pulsing inch of his blade. Tifa slid her lips across the underside of Chaos' cock, then sucked wetly on his large balls. She rubbed her beautiful face in his batch of purple pubic hair and licked his testicles with her delicate tongue until he almost climaxed.

Chaos sat down on his ass and leaned back onto his outspread wings. Tifa crawled on top of Chaos, then slowly covered his glistening cock with her dripping pussy. Tifa moaned loudly, her eyes squeezed shut with pleasure as she sat down on Chaos' lap, forcing his member deep into her tight vagina. The naked girl placed her hands on the monster's wide, firm chest and began humping back and forth, shoving her cunt onto her lover's shaft. Chaos moaned, baring his white fangs while Tifa fucked his cock, her large breasts bouncing with each thrust of her shapely hips. Tifa's bare ass slid back and forth, the buttocks spreading apart to make room for the huge cock that barely fit her moist pussy. Tifa and Chaos moaned in unison, their ecstatic cries reverberated along the stone chamber's walls as their bodies rammed together, the girl's cunt coating the monster's cock with her sticky honey. Tifa fucked Chaos again and again until he roared with an orgasm, his screams shaking the room so badly that rock chips fell from the ceiling.

Tifa climaxed more quietly, and then slid off the panting monster to retrieve her torn clothing. Chaos lay limply on the floor, shuddering as he shrank back into the body of Vincent.

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yes, Tifa. I will accompany you until your quest is over."

Tifa nodded in acknowledgment, then waited while Vincent put on fresh clothes. He gathered several spare sets of clothing, placing them in a leather satchel that he slid over his right shoulder. He hung two belts of ammo over his shoulders, then picked up Death Penalty, idly brushing rock chips off its polished surface. Tifa straightened her shredded shirt, the garment almost see-through with rents. She smoothed out her torn skirt, that left her thighs bare to her hips, and led the way out of the catacombs. Vincent followed quietly behind Tifa, dispelling the purple light as he progressed up the tunnel. The couple climbed the stairs back to the mansion, passing through the immense entry foyer before re-emerging outside into the rain.

"Tifa! Are you okay?" growled Nanaki as he raced forward through puddles of water.

"Yes. Vincent saved me from some black bats. They managed to get a few bites in before he chased them off."

Nanaki examined Tifa for overlooked wounds, then turned to offer Tifa fresh clothes from the bag that lay across his right flank.

"Let's get inside first. We'll wait out the rain before continuing."

Nanaki and Vincent nodded their agreement and followed Tifa as she sprinted for her childhood home. The trio entered the dry silent house, the two males walking into the living area, while Tifa closed and locked the door behind them. She shook out her long, black hair, then combed it with her fingers, squeezing out the cold rainwater. Vincent built a fire and ignited it as Nanaki closed all the windows and climbed upstairs to seal the upper panes. Tifa entered the living room, her eyes gazing out the wide windows at the storm that raged outside. Lightning lit up her pale, drawn face as she turned to look at the old piano that sat within a dim corner. Tifa walked over to the dusty instrument, then sat down before it. She tapped the filthy keys softly, then played a short tune, remembering lessons from her youth.

"I put your dry clothes in one of the bedrooms, so you'd have privacy for changing," said Nanaki as he re-appeared from upstairs.

"Thank you, Nanaki," smiled Tifa wanly before she kissed him softly on the head.

Nanaki purred happily as Tifa left the room for the staircase. She climbed up to the second floor and stumbled into her old bedroom, which happened to be the room Nanaki had left her clothes in. Tifa collapsed onto her bed, weeping for her innocent childhood and for the man she feared she had lost forever.

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Nanaki slowed to a stop, Tifa clinging to his broad back. Vincent halted on Nanaki's left, barely breathing hard from running beside the agile cat. The trio gazed at Rocket Town. The village was not nearly as impressive as the first time they'd seen it, now that Cid's rocket was gone. A large black crater marked the former resting-place of the enormous vessel.

"Will Cid help us?" inquired Nanaki.

"I'm sure I can convince him," replied Tifa.

Before the companions could enter Rocket Town, a throaty roar bellowed from within the village. The trio turned to look in the direction of Cid's house, where a twin-engine plane looking very similar to Tiny Bronco was rumbling to life. Cid stood near his home, jumping up and down, waving his arms angrily, yet too frightened of the spinning rotors to advance on his craft.

"Run, Nanaki!" urged Tifa sharply.

The large red cat sprang forward, eating up the distance to the revving airship. The Tiny Bronco rolled away from Cid's house, and began to accelerate down a wide strip of cleared land.

"Vincent! Transform into Chaos! Slow the Bronco down!"

Vincent quickly grew into the demonic Chaos, then launched into the air, beating his wide, red wings. Chaos caught up with the Bronco while it roared across the cleared field, landing on its tail section with a loud crash. The impact shook the airship, slowing its take off immensely. Nanaki appeared on the field, running urgently towards the Bronco before it picked up speed again. Tifa held tightly onto Nanaki's mane, her own black hair billowing behind her from the speed. When the duo drew within range of the swift craft, Tifa jumped from Nanaki's back onto the tail section of the Bronco. Nanaki hopped onto the crowded tail just as the Bronco leapt into the air, sailing gracefully over the nearby ocean's surface.

A high pitched whine was the only warning when a large sharp projectile spun from the cockpit and slammed into Chaos' wide chest. The monster roared in pain as his grip failed, he spun away from the Bronco before slamming into the churning water below. Tifa brushed stray hair out of her eyes, and spied a small human figure piloting the Bronco. The spinning weapon returned to the pilot's outstretched right hand just before she turned to regard her unwelcome passengers.

"Yuffie!" exclaimed Tifa in shock.

"Hold on!" warned the young girl before she sent the Bronco roaring high into the air.

Tifa and Nanaki held on for dear life, the turbulence desperately tearing at their bodies. Yuffie giggled maliciously as she guided the Bronco west across the calm blue sea. After several hours, the Bronco approached a narrow island. Yuffie turned the Bronco sharply to port and dove down towards a small village. The ground rushed up to meet the swift airship until it smashed into a small stand of trees. Branches snapped across the Bronco's wings while other limbs beat painfully upon Tifa and Nanaki. Tifa lost her grip first, disappearing in a flurry of clutching branches. Nanaki yelled after Tifa, then was knocked from the Bronco's tail section by a particularly wide tree limb. The Bronco bounced onto a flat plain after passing through the wood, grinding to a halt battered and covered with leaves. Yuffie jumped out of the Bronco's cockpit, examined the craft briefly, then ran north towards the village.

***

Tifa groaned, then staggered to her feet. She looked down at her torn shirt and bruised bare legs, then vainly brushed the dirt and foliage from her clothes before stumbling out of the ravaged wood. The beautiful girl left the stand of trees, entering a green plain with the ocean lapping to the east. Tifa looked around for Nanaki, then walked north after failing to find him. She approached the village, which she remembered was called Utai. A squad of armored guards rushed to the edge of town when they spied her, pikes held at the ready. Tifa raised her gloved fists, then charged into the soldiers.

With the power of Premium Heart, Tifa easily beat the guards into unconsciousness. She marched into Utai, her guard up for further obstacles. The town was strangely quiet, no villagers walked the streets, and none of the shops were open. Tifa went to Godo's house, carefully sliding the paper door open. The town elder did not appear to greet Tifa, the house was deathly silent. Tifa closed the door behind her, then walked to the candle-lit shrine. The square room was filled to capacity, villagers pressed tightly together as they knelt in worship.

A gorgeous woman with long flaming red hair sat in a lotus position facing the prostrate villagers. Writhing purple tentacles traveled from her naked body to each of the worshipers. Yuffie knelt directly in front of the woman, a tentacle burrowing deeply into the base of her neck.

"Jenova?" whispered Tifa, recalling the evil creature's glistening, purplish flesh and overpowering stench.

"Yes. You missed a piece of me," smiled the woman while she rose gracefully to her bare feet. She retracted her limbs back into her naked body, the openings sealing over with new pale flesh.

The worshiping villagers fell into an unconscious heap as Yuffie turned to face Tifa, her Conformer shuriken ready to cast.

"Why did you have Yuffie steal the Little Bronco?"

"I need transport to the City of the Ancients. There is an enormous gathering of Mako energy there, I must have it."

"No, I'll kill you first," swore Tifa before she sprinted towards the smiling woman.

Yuffie hurled Conformer at Tifa, the huge shuriken tearing the air as it spun towards the young woman. Tifa knocked Conformer aside with Premium Heart, then jump kicked Yuffie, knocking the girl into the wall behind her. Jenova grew three long tentacles, the limbs shooting out like gleaming spears towards Tifa. The girl jumped over the tendrils as they smashed into the floor, then she charged Jenova, slamming Premium Heart into the woman's face. Bone crunched loudly within the dimly lit room as Jenova staggered back, her nose a flattened ruin. Blood dripped from Jenova's mouth as she laughed mockingly. The three tentacles retracted from the floor, then dove after Tifa as she tried to evade their approach. One tentacle punched Tifa in the back of her left leg, forcing her to her knees. A second limb smacked her in the head, making her dizzy with pain.

As the third tendril dove down, Tifa punched it with Premium Heart, splattering it apart in a cloud of gore. Jenova screamed in agony then aimed her human arms at Tifa. A blue cloud formed around Jenova's hands before a shaft of compact water burst out, slamming into the prostrate Tifa. Tifa slid across the shrine room, bumping into unconscious villagers until she crashed into a dense pile of them. Water gushed over Tifa's chest and face, it filled her nose and mouth until she was coughing for air. When the water assault ended, Tifa staggered to her feet, then fell back when Yuffie jump kicked her in the stomach, sending her flying over a pile of prone bodies. Tifa fell with a splash, landing in a puddle of chilling water. Yuffie marched to where Tifa lay, then kicked her cruelly in the face. Tifa's body lurched back, then returned down to the water soaked floor.

Tifa lay helplessly on her back, her face burning with pain, the taste of blood thick in her mouth.

Yuffie bent down to grab a handful of Tifa's hair, then dragged the girl back to the altar where Jenova stood with a triumphant grin.

"Very good, my child," praised Jenova as Yuffie deposited Tifa before her. "Take her."

Yuffie knelt next to the limp Tifa, then crudely tore off the girl's clothes. Tifa moaned weakly as Yuffie spread her legs apart and bent down to suck on her pussy. Yuffie licked up and down Tifa's pussy mechanically, like a zombie. Jenova purred with delight, then descended from the altar, her bare breasts full and alluring. She straddled Tifa's head, then lowered herself down until her red-bushed cunt hung within reach of Tifa's mouth.

"Suck my pussy, slut."

When Tifa failed to comply, Jenova extended a tentacle from her side. The tendril slid under Tifa's head and dug into the helpless girl's neck. Tifa gasped sharply, then became slack, her eyes flat and empty. She pressed her mouth into Jenova's pussy, her tongue sliding deep into the woman's musky vagina.

"Yes, that's it," groaned Jenova, her eyes clasped shut with ecstasy. She thrust her hips back and forth, running her cunt over Tifa's wanton mouth.

Yuffie continued to suck on Tifa's hot pussy, her young lips chewing on Tifa's tender labia folds. Tifa moaned with pleasure, then licked repeatedly on Jenova's clit, washing her tongue against it over and over until it was hard with arousal. Jenova slid a tentacle out of her back, then sent it between Yuffie's slim legs. The tendril nuzzled past the girl's shorts and panties, then thrust into her tight little cunt. Yuffie moaned blissfully then redoubled her sucking on Tifa's wet slit. Jenova buried her long fingers in Tifa's rich thick hair, forcing the girl's face to press even harder into her melting crotch. Tifa's tongue slid up and down the entire length of Jenova's pussy, adorning it with warm saliva until it dripped with moisture. Jenova's labia quivered with lust, and the flesh was hot and engorged with blood; it shone with a deep pink sheen, glistening with heady feminine juices. Tifa devoured Jenova's honey, her mouth caressed every inch of moist pussy flesh, licking the sweet fluid as fast as it poured from Jenova's ripe womb. Yuffie rubbed her face against Tifa's naked thighs, then sucked on the girl's clit, making Tifa groan huskily. The tentacle in Yuffie's cunt pumped faster and faster, making the girl's ass bob up and down rhythmically. Honey dripped from Yuffie's pussy, coating Jenova's tendril, allowing it to push even deeper into the young girl's belly. The shrine echoed with the moans of the three females, their cries of lust reverberated back upon them, increasing their hunger for sex. Jenova orgasmed with a scream, her pussy releasing a fresh torrent of cum while her tentacle popped out of Yuffie's cunt in time to spurt a stream of violet ichor across her shorts and legs.

Jenova took her tentacles back into her body, then staggered away from the two prone girls. Yuffie stood up, awaiting further commands, while Tifa lay limply in a puddle of water and purple cum, her naked body filthy with Jenova's fluids. Jenova claimed a patterned silk robe from the altar and pulled it on, then fastened the garment shut with a silk belt.

"Yuffie, take Tifa to the Little Bronco, we depart for the City of the Ancients immediately."

Yuffie silently walked to Tifa and grabbed the naked girl's wrists. She pulled Tifa out of the shrine, dragging her across the slick wooden floor. Jenova regarded the unconscious villagers, then extended out her slim arms. The villagers' bodies began to glow with a brilliant green light, and streams of energy leapt out towards Jenova's outspread hands. Jenova moaned with pleasure as she absorbed the life energy from Utai's citizens. The woman's naked body became brighter and brighter, suffused with spirit energy. When all of the villagers had been emptied, Jenova lowered her arms and walked cheerfully out of the shrine to rejoin her slave and prisoner.

---

A bright shaft of blue light dominated the central chamber of the Hall of the Ancients. The pillar of light was pure Mako energy, generated from deep within the heart of the planet. Two human figures floated within the Mako beam, Aeris and Cloud.

Cloud levitated behind Aeris, his strong bare arms wrapped around the girl's slender waist. Aeris' long brown hair fell freely down her naked back, ending at the curve of her waist and small ass. Cloud slid his hands up Aeris' flat stomach, then cupped her tiny breasts. Aeris moaned softly, her spirit form as solid as flesh within the beam of Mako light. Cloud nuzzled the right side of Aeris' neck, his nose buried within her thick hair. The nude warrior squeezed Aeris' tits, squashing them together while he rubbed his hardened cock between her firm buttocks. Aeris groaned in ecstasy, molding her naked body against Cloud's, her hands pressed firmly upon his muscled thighs. Cloud massaged Aeris' breasts, caressing the soft mounds until her little nipples were pert with arousal. He moved his hands to Aeris' crotch, parting the soft lips of her pussy with his gentle hands. Aeris gasped softly as Cloud fondled her cunt, his fingers rubbing her tender labia until it glistened with her juices. The naked girl rubbed her ass against Cloud's crotch, his cock throbbing when it contacted her wet slit.

"Fuck me, Cloud," begged Aeris desperately, her eyes closed with bliss while Cloud poked a finger into her melting cunt.

Cloud grabbed Aeris' hips with both hands, then slowly shoved his member into the girl's tight pussy. Aeris' eyes snapped open as she gasped in shock, then her eyelids fluttered to slits as Cloud's shaft dove deep into her belly. Aeris' vagina wrapped firmly around Cloud's tool while he began pumping in and out of her cunt. The two nude lovers moved rhythmically as one, flesh sliding against flesh as Cloud rammed himself into Aeris' yielding love hole. Cloud seized a handful of Aeris' long hair, then held on dearly while he shoved his cock harder into the girl's moist slit. Aeris fondled her own small breasts, thrusting out her ass so Cloud's member could penetrate even deeper into her warm void. Cloud released Aeris' hair, then slid his hands along Aeris' sides, making his way to her tits. He placed his hands over Aeris', enfolding her palms and her breasts while he pumped faster against her ass. Aeris closed her eyes, her mouth slack and inviting as she felt her orgasm approach. The girl moaned breathlessly, her pussy becoming white hot until a flood of her honey burst out, coating Cloud's cock and legs. Cloud grunted when he released his own load, his seed filling Aeris' small womb.

Aeris straightened from her bent over position, snuggling back against Cloud's strong torso. Cloud replaced his arms around Aeris' waist, then kissed her sweaty mane of hair.

"You must go now, Cloud. Tifa will be looking for you."

"No, I want to stay with you," replied Cloud as he rubbed his nose against Aeris' scalp.

"I'm just a spirit, I can't leave this Hall."

"Then I will never leave."

"Oh, Cloud, you're alive, you should be with the living."

"You are everything to me, I don't want anyone else. I love you."

"Cloud," murmured Aeris before she turned to face her lover.

Cloud held her tightly against himself, then tilted her head back to kiss her. Aeris surrendered to Cloud's embrace. Although she knew it was false, she felt alive with Cloud beside her.

***

It was well into the night when Nanaki finally awoke. He groaned as he rose to his feet, then he sniffed around for Tifa. Failing to find the girl, Nanaki left the small wood, emerging into the plain south of Utai. The large red cat sprinted to the dark silent town, then caught a faint trace of Tifa's scent. He followed the trail to Godo's house, which he cautiously entered. Nanaki entered the pitch-black shrine, the candles burnt to stubs hours previously. Dead bodies littered the room, strangely dry and wrinkled. Nanaki twitched his nose in disgust, continuing his search of the room until he found Tifa's torn clothing on the floor near the shrine's altar. The cat twitched his ears when he discovered Yuffie's scent as well as one other, the monster known as Jenova. Fearing for his friend, Nanaki raced out of the village, scouring the countryside until he found the crash site of Tiny Bronco. The plane was gone now, but Nanaki sniffed the surroundings until he verified that Tifa, Yuffie, and Jenova had been here. Nanaki sat down on his haunches, lowering his head in thought.

"Hey! Who are you?" inquired a young female voice from the darkness.

Nanaki leapt to his feet, spinning to face the unknown speaker, his fangs bared threateningly.

"Whoa! Nice kitty!" soothed a girl dressed in a black body suit and masked hood. She held a short sword tightly with both of her small hands, the blade gleaming in the starlight.

"What's your name, little girl?"

"I'm Hikaru, a famous and deadly ninja!"

"Famous? I never heard of you."

"That little bitch Yuffie gets all the attention. I hate her!"

"Right now I don't like her much either. Did you see them leave?"

"Yes, they flew southeast. I overheard the tall woman saying that they were going to the City of the Ancients. That tall lady looked really creepy and mean."

"Damn. Do you know anyone on this island who might have a boat or airship?"

"Yes! There's a crazy old man named Metsua who lives in the western mountain range."

"I will go there to get his help," said Nanaki before he turned to begin running west.

"Hey! Wait for me!"

"I do not require further help from you. My quest is dangerous and no concern of yours."

"I want to help you against Yuffie. If that little slut is up to something, I want to help you stop her."

"Very well," sighed Nanaki. "Climb onto my back."

Hikaru giggled as she slid onto the big cat's body. Nanaki waited until she had a firm grip on his mane, then he shot forward into the night. Hikaru laughed with joy, relishing the feel of the wind against her masked face. The duo traveled all night, approaching the mountainous home of Metsua just as the sun broke across the eastern horizon. Nanaki stopped to catch his breath, allowing Hikaru to dismount and stretch her stiff legs.

"That was some ride. You're really fast!"

"Wait here. I will climb up to Metsua's home."

"No! I'm a ninja! I can climb too!"

Hikaru defiantly attached climbing claws to her hands and feet then began ascending the rocky surface of the mountain. Nanaki sighed in frustration, then followed after the ninja girl, extending his own sharp claws from his paws to climb the steep slope. Girl and cat climbed most of the morning, eventually reaching the old man's dwelling. Nanaki and Hikaru stopped to rest on the small ledge that led into Metsua's cave. Nanaki led the way into the cave, his sharp cat eyes watching out for traps. The duo traveled twenty feet into the cave, then halted before a flat stone wall. Engraved sigils formed a crude doorway upon the rock, but they did not react when Nanaki and Hikaru drew close.

"How do you open the portal?"

"I don't know, I've never been here before," shrugged Hikaru.

The sigils suddenly brightened with greenish radiance, heralding the appearance of a door sized opening. Nanaki glanced at Hikaru, then slowly walked through the now open portal. The ninja girl drew her short sword, scanning the area beyond the door with her expert eye. A small entry chamber greeted the two visitors, with a single door in each of the room's remaining three walls. The central door opened, revealing a bent old man with a balding head dressed in filthy red robes. Nanaki wrinkled his nose from the old man's stench, but tried to look respectful.

"Honored sir, I am in need of transport off this island. Hikaru here said that you might be able to help me."

"My, what a charming little girl," leered Metsua as he looked up and down Hikaru's black garbed body.

"I'm a ninja! You better not forget that!" warned Hikaru with a shake of her blade.

"Oh, ho! Spirit! I like that!" cackled Metsua.

"Sir? The transport?"

"Yes, I heard you! I have a flyer that you could use. What can you pay?"

"I have no money. Would you consider a trade of materia?"

"No, no! I have plenty of materia! How about something else?" smiled Metsua cunningly.

"Oh, no, you don't! I won't let a dirty old man like you touch me!" snarled Hikaru.

"Then I guess we have no further business," shrugged Metsua as he turned to leave.

"Please, Hikaru. I need to rescue Tifa and Cloud!"

"Will you watch? To make sure he doesn't do anything really weird to me?"

"Very well," nodded Nanaki.

Metsua cackled with joy, then led the way into his inner sanctum. The trio entered a snug room with floor cushions and braziers emitting clouds of sweet smelling incense. Materia orbs sat on shelves all across the room's walls, their light illuminated the richly draped chamber. Metsua discarded his food-encrusted robe, exposing his thin, wrinkled body. Hikaru frowned with distaste, then removed her mask and hood, revealing a lovely sixteen year old girl's face and neck length black hair. Metsua grinned with pleasure than pointed to the floor in front of him.

"Kneel down and suck my cock, then you can have the flyer."

Hikaru obeyed the old man without a word, removing her body suit, then kneeling naked at his feet. She took Metsua's small cock in her right hand, then began rubbing it back and forth.

When the member was adequately stiff, Hikaru placed her small mouth on its tip, sucking lightly on the engorged head. Metsua groaned with bliss, placing his hands on his bony hips and thrusting his crotch towards Hikaru's young face. The ninja girl allowed Metsua's cock to slide down her throat, she sucked deeply on the shaft, her cheeks taut with strain. Hikaru's head bobbed back and forth, her mouth making wet smacking sounds as she slid her lips across the old man's tool.

Nanaki became aroused despite himself. He could feel his cock hardening in response to Hikaru's wanton cock sucking. He watched the young girl's ass bounce in front of him, and he could see the slit of her pussy teasing him. He inhaled deeply with his snout, savoring the scent of her womanhood. He could tell she was a virgin, her cunt was fresh and untouched. Unconsciously drooling with lust, Nanaki licked his lips, then slowly advanced on the unaware girl. Metsua watched the cat sneak closer to Hikaru's vulnerable ass; he smiled but said nothing.

Hikaru was lost in her sucking until she felt two paws slap against her bare back, she glanced back to see Nanaki mounting her, his rock hard cock disappearing between her tiny buttocks. Hikaru moaned in protest, her mouth full of Metsua's cock while Nanaki rammed his member into her virginal pussy. The girl groaned loudly with pain, her hips twitching as a trickle of blood escaped from her violated cunt. Nanaki growled with pleasure, his cock squeezed by Hikaru's super tight vagina. He ripped her hymen open, then shoved his member into the girl's little belly. Hikaru became limp with shock, her hands falling away from Metsua's shaft. The old man grabbed a handful of the naked girl's hair to keep her upright, then increased the violence of his thrusts into her slack mouth. Hikaru moaned while the old man rammed his cock into her mouth and the big cat fucked her bleeding pussy. Nanaki's claws unsheathed and bit into the smooth white flesh of her back. The red feline grunted with each thrust into her cunt, his member filling her vagina, making it ache as it struggled to widen for the large pole. Hikaru trembled, both of her orifices dripping with male excretions. Drool flowed down the naked girl's chin, and her tiny breasts shook as Nanaki rammed his member in and out of her shaved slit.

"I think the little whore likes it," smiled Metsua maliciously, his crotch smacking against Hikaru's beautiful face. "Fuck her asshole."

Hikaru groaned in denial, but Nanaki was consumed with animal lust. He removed his cock from her burning pussy, then shoved his engorged shaft into her little anus. Hikaru screamed in agony, her cries stifled by the pole of wrinkled meat in her mouth. Nanaki bared his fangs while he started thrusting inside the naked girl's nether hole. Metsua grabbed fresh handfuls of Hikaru's sleek black hair, pumping his cock back and forth between the limp girl's lips. Hikaru was dazed with pain and arousal, her pussy quivering as a stream of honey poured out to pool between her bent knees. Nanaki thrust into Hikaru's ass again and again uncontrollably, his hindquarters slapping loudly against the prostrate girl's creamy buttocks. Metsua climaxed swiftly, cumming inside Hikaru's mouth, making the girl drink all of his sticky seed. Nanaki orgasmed inside the girl's ass, his fluids flooding her anus until they gushed out to cover her bare cheeks. The cat pushed away from Hikaru, flopping weakly to the floor in exhaustion. Metsua nodded in satisfaction, then walked to a nearby shelf where a glowing red materia sphere lay.

"So, my materia of Lust works. I'll make a fortune from pimps and brothel houses," cackled Metsua greedily.

"Hikaru wasn't affected," protested Nanaki as the shame of his actions crashed upon him.

"I wasn't using it on the bitch, I was using it on you. If the materia can turn you into a sex-crazed monster, imagine what it can do to a young girl reluctant to fuck a customer."

"You're the monster!" roared Nanaki before he leapt forward, tearing into Metsua with his razor sharp claws. Metsua screamed briefly, until Nanaki tore him into a mess of blood and gore.

Hikaru watched in a daze, fingering her blood soaked pussy and ravaged anus. She stumbled to her feet, and moved to recover her discarded clothing. When Nanaki left Metsua's butchered remains, Hikaru stood near the exit, her arms wrapped around her stomach.

"I'm sorry, Hikaru. I can never make up for what I did to you."

"It wasn't your fault, the materia made you fuck me."

"Can you find Metsua's flyer?"

"Yes. Let me get the keys from his robe."

Hikaru walked painfully to the old man's fallen robe, retrieved his keys, and then left the room, leaving Nanaki behind until he reluctantly followed.

---

Yuffie left the concealment of the tall trees to walk upon the curved smooth walkway that led into the City of the Ancients. The young thief gazed at the strange, twisted structures, with their almost living appearance, then dismissed them in her search for hidden enemies. Finding no signs of ambushers, Yuffie motioned briefly at the forest behind her, then proceeded to follow the smooth path deeper into the abandoned city. Jenova emerged, dragged a naked Tifa along after her. Tifa's wrists were lashed in front of her by one of Jenova's slimy tentacles. Tifa struggled against her captor, but the monster's strength was too great. Jenova smiled without looking at Tifa, she enjoyed the mortal's pathetic writhings. The tall robed woman followed her slave until Yuffie motioned for her mistress to halt.

"I detect noises up ahead. It could be Cloud or Barret, I'm going forward to check it out. Please hide in one of these dwellings, Mistress. I will be back soon."

"Very well, slave. Hurry. I sense the Mako fountain nearby."

Yuffie bowed quickly and disappeared into the ruins. Jenova entered a dimly lit house, the living area illuminated by sunlight that poured through holes in the roof. The coldly beautiful woman sat in a sculpted chair, staring at her lovely nude prisoner. Tifa squatted as far away from Jenova as her bonds allowed, glaring at the evil woman constantly. Jenova smiled maliciously and tightened her tendril around Tifa's wrists. The girl scowled as the slick tentacle slithered across her skin, pressing her arms together until they were numb with pain. Jenova chuckled sadistically, her eyes burning with lust and greed. Desiring more intimate interaction, Jenova started pulling Tifa closer to her. Tifa growled in protest, her bare feet scrabbling against the cold stone floor for purchase. Jenova waited until Tifa lay before her, then she extended two more tentacles from her torso, wrapping them around Tifa's ankles. Tifa screamed with fury, her naked body thrashing violently. Jenova laughed with amusement, elongating her tongue until it tickled Tifa's helpless labia.

"Damn it! Leave me alone!"

Jenova hissed with laughter and inserted her tongue into Tifa's pussy. Tifa bit down on her teeth, refusing to give Jenova the pleasure of hearing her cries. Jenova rammed her slick tongue into Tifa's vagina, the thick probe wriggling deep into the girl's belly. Tifa arched her back, her large breasts out thrust and firm. Jenova spread Tifa's legs wide apart, then pumped her tongue back and forth inside Tifa's moist cunt. A gasp escaped from Tifa's lips until she bit her mouth shut. Blood trickled down her chin as her hips shook with each thrust of the monster's obscene mouth probe. Two more tentacles sprang out, wriggling forward to wrap around Tifa's heaving tits. The slimy tendrils caressed and fondled her ripe melons, coating them with clinging slime. Tifa moaned with revulsion, then gasped again when a thrust pierced particularly deep into her warming crotch.

"I know you enjoy this. I can feel your pussy growing wet," teased Jenova before she returned her tongue to Tifa's throbbing slit.

The monster lapped her tongue up and down Tifa's cunt, lavishing saliva until the pink flesh dripped with it. Jenova concentrated her licking to Tifa's clit, rubbing it again and again until Tifa moaned uncontrollably with arousal. Tifa struggled in her wrist and ankle bonds, fighting to escape Jenova's wanton attentions. Jenova moved her tongue to Tifa's crack, running her tongue between the naked girl's small firm buttocks. The monster's tongue tickled Tifa's anus, then lapped it over and over, saliva trickling into the tiny opening. Tifa groaned loudly, her breasts flushed from Jenova's squeezing tendrils.

"Please, stop," begged Tifa, honey escaping from her quivering pussy.

"Your body wants more, little slut," Jenova chuckled, her tongue snapping out to slide slowly over Tifa's cunt, making the girl moan ecstatically. "When I impregnate you with a fragment of my body, you will always know this kind of bliss.

"No, I won't be your slave."

"I think you will," retorted Jenova just before she thrust her tongue into Tifa's pussy, filling her vagina until it ached from the strain.

Tifa's breasts and crotch thrust out, her body shaking from each violent shove of Jenova's tongue into her belly. Jenova held Tifa's outspread legs apart by her knees, the woman's nostrils contracted as she inhaled Tifa's sensual musk, making her even more urgent with her tongue probing. Tifa's juices spat out of her cunt to drip down her inner thighs, merging into a puddle just beneath her curvaceous ass. Tifa cried out as she orgasmed, her labia throbbing with excitement. Jenova savored Tifa's pussy discharge, licking the girl's slit until it was dry.

"I hope Yuffie takes her time," said Jenova as she used the two tentacles that had encircled Tifa's breasts to pull her into a sitting position. Tifa watched in horror while Jenova's cum dripping tongue slithered towards her slack mouth.

***

Aeris rode Cloud's crotch, her small breasts bobbing with each thrust of her hips. Aeris threw back her head, her mouth open from panting as she fucked Cloud desperately once more.

Cloud gazed up at Aeris' naked body lovingly, he reached out with his hands, folding his fingers around the nude girl's tits. Aeris looked down at Cloud, smiled at him, then continued her forceful hip thrusts. She felt Cloud's stiff cock slide deep into her womb, her vagina clenched and slippery with her lustful juices. Aeris pressed her small, delicate hands against Cloud's bare chest, holding herself erect while her tiny ass humped back and forth. Cloud placed his right hand behind Aeris' head, then pulled her down so he could kiss her. Their mouths locked together, lips writhing sensuously while their tongues caressed and entwined. Cloud inhaled Aeris' scent, her spirit form still rich with the smell of flowers that he associated with her when she was alive. They parted lips, allowing Aeris to kiss Cloud's cheek, his forehead, then the left side of his neck. She nibbled playfully on his left ear, making Cloud laugh joyfully. Every minute coupled with Aeris was ecstasy for Cloud, he had never known such happiness, such a feeling of completeness. He took Aeris' beautiful, angelic face into his hands, then kissed her softly on the lips, savoring the fruity taste of her mouth.

"I love you, Aeris," murmured Cloud after he parted from the girl.

"I love you, Cloud," replied Aeris, her eyes glimmering with tears.

"I never want to leave you."

"You must. Jenova is coming. She wants the Mako energy stored here."

"I'll kill her, I've done it before."

"No. You must leave. There's a good reason. I know a way to return to the living."

"Really? You're certain."

"Reasonably so," admitted Aeris while she continued to fuck Cloud's cock. "I've constructed a soul materia. You must take the orb and place it over the heart of a dying girl. The essence that I've placed inside the materia will heal the body and transfer my soul into it."

"What about Jenova?" grunted Cloud, his cock throbbing with approaching orgasm.

"I'll leave a shade of myself here to fight her. Hopefully it will be able to kill her."

"It sounds risky, but if it will bring you back to me, I'll do it."

"Thank you, beloved. Just make sure to get me a nice body."

"I'll do my best to find a girl as divine as you, but it'll be hard," Cloud grinned before he closed his eyes and groaned in climax.

Aeris sighed, her pussy relaxing as a river of honey poured from her womb, making a sticky pool around Cloud's shivering cock. Cloud kissed Aeris one more time, slowly, tenderly, then rose into an upright position before descending to the stone landing below. He left the shaft of Mako energy, retrieving his discarded clothes and blade, Ultima Weapon. Aeris floated down to where Cloud stood and reached out to the edge of the Mako beam to give her love her soul materia. Cloud accepted the small white orb carefully, then placed it inside a padded belt pouch.

Aeris smiled affectionately at Cloud, who reached out with his right hand to touch Aeris' ghostly palm. Absorbing Aeris' beautiful image into his mind, Cloud reluctantly turned and marched out of the large Hall. Aeris watched Cloud depart, then she inhaled deeply, preparing for the conflict about to occur.

***

"My search is complete. Barret is trapped in a giant spider's web not far from here. I decided to let the spider have him for lunch," giggled Yuffie.

"The Mako fountain?"

"In the Hall, just as you guessed, Mistress."

"Excellent. Guard Tifa, I must enter the Hall alone."

"Yes, Mistress."

Jenova glanced briefly at Tifa's exhausted, prone form, then walked gracefully out of the house. Yuffie knelt in a corner of the room, holding Conformer at the ready if Tifa tried anything.

Jenova made quick progress to the Hall of the Ancients and entered the large domed building without hesitation. She could feel the Mako in the air, it fairly crackled with eldritch power. Jenova breathed in deeply, growing drunk on the vaporous Mako until her head became dizzy. She walked regally into the Hall, raising her head to stare in awe at the floor to ceiling shaft of Mako energy. Jenova's face broke into an avaricious smile, then began laughing so loudly that it practically shook the walls and ceiling. Her laughter was victorious, smug, gloating.

Her laughter seemed to go on without end until she spied a female form floating within the Mako fountain. Jenova's smile faded, and was replaced with an angry glower.

"Who dares partake of my Mako fountain?" screamed Jenova as she marched furiously forward.

"Mako belongs to all living things, not to greedy monsters like you."

"Ugly bitch! I shall destroy you for your impudence!" spat Jenova before her lovely female body exploded into a mass of writhing tentacles and purple/gray flesh.

Aeris extended her right hand, invoking Fire 3. Huge fireballs fell from the ceiling, immolating Jenova. The monster screamed in agony, her flesh melting in thick globs. She raised a tentacle, then cast Ice 3. A cloud of freezing mist surrounded Aeris, inflicting great pain on the girl's spirit form. Aeris cast Mbarrier on herself, then cast Bolt 3 before Jenova could react. Four jagged lightning bolts crackled around Jenova, severing several of her trembling limbs. Jenova bellowed with pain, but managed to cast Debarrier, shattering Aeris' Mbarrier. Aeris recoiled from the broken magic, then screamed when Jenova cast Tornado upon her. A whirling cone of air engulfed Aeris, slicing much of her spirit form to tatters. Barely able to maintain her form, Aeris summoned all of the Mako she could absorb. As Jenova watched in growing horror, Aeris cast the most powerful spell she could, Ultima. The Hall began to rumble, then everything began to shake as the terrible magic Aeris invoked drew closer. Jenova screamed with hate, cursing the composed Aeris who waited calmly for destruction to come for her. A huge wave of energy tore into the Hall, disintegrating everything in its path. Jenova roared futilely, waving her remaining tentacles until the Ultima wave engulfed her, consuming her body until not even ash remained. An enormous ball of Mako energy erupted into the air, shattering the Hall to dust and sealing the fountain shut forever.

***

Yuffie gasped loudly, then fell limply to the floor. The fragment of Jenova that nestled within her neck oozed out and died. Tifa moaned, slowly rising to regard her unconscious captor.

She stole some of Yuffie's spare clothes, a tight T-shirt that barely covered the tops of her breasts, and a pair of green shorts that hugged every curve of her hips and bit painfully into the crack of her ass. Tifa relieved Yuffie of one of her knives, then left the house to see what the loud noise was. She blinked from the bright sunlight, then gasped when she spotted Cloud gazing at something within the City of the Ancients. Tifa ran to Cloud, heedless of the sharp stones that bit into her bare feet.

"Cloud! You're alive!" shouted Tifa before she crashed into him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Cloud remained silent, disentangling himself from Tifa's embrace, then backing away to a more neutral distance.

"Cloud! What's wrong?"

"You shouldn't have come after me, Tifa. I told you that I was looking for Aeris."

"Did you find her?"

"Yes. She's with me now."

"Where?"

"I can't explain. I have to leave."

"Let me come with you."

"No, I want to be alone with Aeris."

"Cloud! I love you, ya dummy!"

"I don't love you, Tifa. We're not playmates in Nibelheim anymore. I've found my true love, and it's not you."

"Cloud, don't say that!" sobbed Tifa, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Good bye, Tifa. Don't follow me anymore," said Cloud before he turned his back on Tifa and walked into the thick trees surrounding the city.

Tifa stared after Cloud, her tears dripping down her soiled cheeks. She sniffled loudly, then wiped her eyes with the back of her right hand.

"Tifa!" exclaimed Nanaki from the flyer he rode within.

Tifa looked up at the red cat crouched in the tiny flyer's cockpit with Hikaru, then laughed painfully, her grief forgotten for now. Hikaru waved the flyer's wings up and down and began a long descent to pick up the lone girl.

***

"Help!" yelled Barret from the large spider web that held him trapped.

A giant black spider slowly descended towards him, its mandibles dripping with poison and drool. Barret tried to move his gun arm, but the appendage was stuck fast. Barret watched the spider's inexorable approach, cursing under his breath that he had ever left Marlene to chase after that idiot Cloud. Barret grimaced as the spider landed on his upraised arm, then stared when a large shuriken flashed out and cut the spider in two. Spider guts and ichor splashed on Barret's face, making him sputter and cough to clear the goo from his mouth. Yuffie recovered her Conformer, then rubbed the back of her neck gently.

"Bout time someone showed up! Cut me out of here!"

"Don't be so impatient," Yuffie grinned. "What do I get?"

"Don't play with me, you little tramp! I've had a really bad day! Get me out!"

"I'm sure we can negotiate some kind of exchange. You scratch me, I scratch you," giggled Yuffie while she stalked towards a cringing Barret.

---

Epilogue

Cloud knelt at the side of the coughing girl, wiping the sweat from her deathly pale brow. The girl's mother was gone, scrounging for food and something to sell in the garbage piles that were once the homes and shops of Midgar. The girl's eyes fluttered, the whites showing as her breathing grew weaker and weaker. Cloud stroked the girl's shoulder length brown hair, then he slowly withdrew the soul materia from his belt pouch. The small orb nestled in Cloud's palm brightened as he moved it closer to the dying girl's body. He gently placed the materia between the young girl's budding breasts, then backed away from her. The materia flared with eye-searing white light, surrounding the bed-ridden girl's limp body. She gasped faintly, then closed her eyes.

Healing Mako energy poured into the girl's flesh, restoring its youthful sheen and vitality. The materia disappeared with a flash, consumed from its use. Cloud reached out to take the girl's limp right hand, stroking the warm skin lovingly. The girl's eyes slowly opened--Aeris' eyes. She turned to stare at Cloud, her expression filled with love.

"Aeris?" asked Cloud tentatively.

"Yes, beloved. I'm back," smiled Aeris, her happiness filling the dreary room with the warmth of a newborn star.

THE END