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*Rinoa's eye's went wide in shock as she ran to Zell's body. Her brown eyes narrowing dangerusly as she kneeled beside him,a hand resting upon the young man's forhead as she spoke something softly,almost in a whisper.*

"Curaga." *Following by her words, a soft green haze seemed to flow from the womens hand and absorb into the injured Zell's own form.She looked up quickly,her eye's setting on Raijin.*

"How dare you! He didn't even use any magic, He fought with his own streghth and you had to cheat. It show's who's the bigger man, now doesn't it?" *Rinoa's voice was stern and raged.The women got to her feet,her black boots slidding against the ground some as she moved into position of her fighting stance.Without warning, she spoke once more.*

"Thundara!" *She called upon her magic, Hopeing to zap Raijin good for what he did to Zell. He needed to be tought a lesson and Rinoa was going to be the one teaching it! Her arm readyed to send off the Shooting Star, Forgetting to first despell Raijin's Haste..*

-= Hearing the light lingering of Aerith's voice within his mind, it was hard to make out the words. They sounded distant, almost blocked from his subconcious, but he thought he could make sense of it. Placing the golden claws of his prostetic arm onto his forehead he blinked momentarily as the voices stopped. It was very similar to when Sephiroth was a child... bah, more memories, it was best not to linger on the past. =-

-= The following question caused him to smile lightly beneath the collar, surely Aerith knew how cunning Vincent was. After all, he had once been a Turk. Nodding his head, his hand fell back to his side as he began to turn away from the Cetra, glancing over his shoulder to her as the wind picked up once again. =- Will do... don't worry about the others, you take care of yourself.

-= With his words, the red apparel he wore came to life, creating a vortex of crimson around his body, causing the illusion that his entire body was being consumed by the outfit. He flew forward, the spectral image landing beside Yuffie as his form was once more visible, his clawed hand grabbing the young materia hunter's wrist gently, the cold metal upon her flesh. =- We should get out of here... -= His tone was a bit forceful, though obviously conveying the fact that he knew something important. Plus, he sort of knew how to deal with Yuffie's bold attitude. =-

*Aerith smiled once more, As she nodded to Vincent. She was at least thankfull he understood.Now there was nothing to worry about. Aerith could put all her atention fully to Kadaj, and protect him as she tryed to find a way to bring him back to her side.*

Yuffie: *Yuffie jumped suddenly, The cold metal touching her skin was enough to wake her up from her daze.It was the only thing the young ninja had a thing about,when Vincent would come up so quietly without her even realizeing it. And she called herself the ninja? The girl looked up at her older friend with a small grin.* "Hey,Vinnie-san. Why do you want to go? We should help. I mean, Im going to stay here and help however I can, If you want to stay, feel free! It can be like old times, right? Fighting together!"

*Yuffie looked up to Vincent more then any other person of the group, but he was also the one she loved to tease and annoy at times.It was Yuffie's job to try and get Vincent's heart lightend, He was alway's so gloomy! If only she got him to hang out more offten with her, She would try to change that.*

-= His eyes were still fixated upon Yuffie as he heard her response. That was typical Yuffie, she didn't really catch the hint, did she? His hold upon her wrist became more firm, speaking softly. =- We need to go, I'll explain everything as soon as we escape Kadaj. Fighting isn't always the option. -= Watching the others around them retreat, he motioned his head in their direction. =- See.

-= Man, sometimes he wondered about that girl. Always trying to make things hard for him, though if it ever really got to him, it never showed upon his face. It was always the same, dull expression he offered to everyone at times. He never really laughed, or smiled, unless he was sure it was hidden from view. Those demonic orbs of his were the doorway to his emotions if one looked enough into them. Otherwise, they were just as cold as his exterior. =-

Raijin looked at his assortment of foes, a man with a spear, a talking dog thing, Rinoa, and Chicken Wuss. The odds weren't in his favor and his stalling had gone on long enough. " Hmm... des odds aren't so fair... " He had managed to dodge Rinoa's magic attack so far but he was still outmatched.

Zell was just coming to his senses as Raijin was surrounded. " Wha... what the hell is goin on? " The loyal SOLDIER S-J member stumbled onto his feet, nearly falling backwards. He had let his guard down once, mainly because he hadn?t pegged Raijin as the type to come up with such a tactful plan in the middle of a battle.

He ran a gloved hand through his hair, only to have it continue it's never ending battle with gravity. " I let my guard down... I won't let it happen again. " His mood wasn't in the best of shape and his anger was quickly building. When Zell was angry or frustrated people ended up hurt.

" Tch... stay down will ya! " Raijin complained as Zell got back to his feet. " Look man... no hard feelings? I'm just doin my job, like you are! " His Bo Staff returned to the small of his hip, his arm hooked around it at this elbow, and his arm outstretched towards his opponents.

Though it wouldn't stay like that, he then spun his Bo Staff around, his left hand catching it up high while his right moved further down until his elbow was about level with his ear. His left hand pointed the staff down, his elbow fully stretched. Next he lowered him self and spread out his legs so that he was sideways, his left foot facing his group of enemies.

" Like hell I'm gonna believe that bull! " Zell shook his fist at Raijin, anger burning in his eyes. " Yer not gonna get away with a cheap a** shot like that again! " Seeing Raijin's new choice of stance Zell began to hop on his toes, though it wasn't as fancy as his Jeet Kun Do fighting movements. It was a slight back and forth movement that was hardly noticeable. His arms where both held level with chest, slightly bent like a boxer would hold his fists.

This was his own personalized Tai Kwon Do movement that he had come up with after he tired of forms and stances, Zell liked to keep moving while he fought, when he stopped it was as if the world moved so much quicker, unless of course he was using Duel.

-= This caused Vincent to smirk, allowing her to wriggle herself free from his grasp before he shook his head, turning his attention over toward Kadaj as his deep tone of voice sounded out softly. =- He believes Aerith is Jenova. -= If it weren't for Aerith's maternal personality, perhaps it would be easier to explain things to the young woman. His head turning back to Yuffie, he paused as he saw the blind man, his eyes narrowed at the sight of the blade that had been withdrawn. More violence. =-

In any case... Aerith is trying to keep the peace, we should abide by her wishes. -= Studying Yuffie's features, he could pretty much tell this might not pursuade her. With a muffled sigh, his right hand dug deeply into one of his pockets, pulling free a brillant, yellow orb, which was unmistakenably materia, he teasingly gazed down upon it. =- This materia has yet to have an owner as well, what a shame.. -= His red eyes flickered a bit with amusement as he awaited her reaction. =-

Yuffie: *Yuffie blinked,looking from Vincent to Kadaj. She tryed not to lose herself and laugh at the thought of such a mistake.Aerith as Jenova? Ha! The young ninja turned back to Vincent. * "Really?!" *Yuffie's excitement rose up,this was the part where Cait would tell her to shut up.* "That's so funny. Haha.."

*Yuffie shrugged.Giving Vincent an odd look.* "Of course, That's all she does you know.Silly Vin---" *Yuffie's words were cut short as the bright glowing materia cought her eye's.If this was the old Yuffie, she would of just grabbed it from his hand and ran like there's no tomarrow.But, She had a little more self controle then that now.* "Whaa! It hasn't been..used...yet..? No leveling it up,nothing?" *That was the type she loved, It gave her more exuses of why she fought so much.To master every materia she owned.Yuffie really wanted to just snatch it from him..*

"...What are you going to do with it??"

*Yuffie's eye's turned away from the materia and Vincent for just a momment as she glanced down to where Raijin was surrounded.Man! What a time to be cought by materia. Should she go risk loseing that beautiful shineing yellow orb? Or help the man..*

"Man! What a bad timeing..As much as i'd loooove to know more about that materia of you's, I gotta go help Raijin.."

*Then,with that Yuffie dove off the building in a fancy back flip, only to land suddenly in a crouching position directly inbetween Raijin and whoever was threatening him.* "Sorry, No can do. Leave Ragie alone now Mr. Grumppy Highwind."

" Ya see... I just can't do that. " He shook his head at Cid. " Look pops... how about ya get out of here... huh? " Raijin didn't think he was insulting Cid but just didn't want to fight such an older man.

It was just then that the newest member of his family jumped down and told the old man to beat it. " Ahhh... so his name is Grumpy Highwind! " Raijin thought the name fit perfectly. ' Man... his parents must've been able to see da future! '

He shot a goofy grin at Yuffie, which was his way of saying thanks for the help. " Boy... am I gonna treat you to some fish when we get home! "

Zell now saw a second person maker her grand appearance. " Oh Hyne... another one? Don't tell me your friends with that jerk. " She looked to be around his age, give or take a year and she was pretty cute. The blonde shook his head, he had to keep focus, besides he already liked another woman.