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"That is exactly what I am speaking of. You cannot simply go around getting captives, maiming them horribly, and not asking for any sort of ransom. No one will take you seriously. In fact, that is how a great many amateurs ended up suffering at the hands of my former master." Again, the voice gave no indication on where the thing was. And not long after Aerith began to back away, she found herself pounced upon, then picked up by a set of thin, yet highly powerful talons, and hugged to the ribs of a large, panther-like creature, as best as she could tell, the fur of which gave off a purple gleam. The fact that it was standing on four paws, yet holding her with two could easily tell her that it was not a panther, at all. To everyone else, however, Aerith, upon falling, completely vanished from view, a large burst of electricity erupting from where she had landed. "As for the sparks, pay them no heed. They are not meant for intimidation purposes, although they occasionally have that effect. They are simply a byproduct of my more...enjoyable abilities, if you will."

As she backed away from the group, just wanting to get AWAY from it all,one crazy women, one mental mad scentist and one..She didn't know what exactly this new comer was.Her thoughts were soon completely subsided as she was suddenly pouced on,then picked up.

He -may- of been there to help, but right now that wasn't really going through her mind. All she could think of was being eaten for dinner.Or killed, again. Ether one.Upon getting the closer look at the creature, Panther-like,but ..no..It wasn't even close! She suddenly gave off a slight struggle,as to get free from the things grasp. "Let me go!" The poor cetra was freaking out. Something people didn't see her do offten..

Sephriea turned slowly..Back to Hojo,giving him a blank stare.How she wanted to rip him apart.. "Someday..You'll find out. I'll put you in the same thing you locked me away in! Then, years later i'll LET you out, and see just how wonderfull you are doing! You sick creep...You've..ruened...everything for me.Its because of you I dont even know my own father. Its because of you I dont have any TRUE friends, You are the reason for everything!"

Hojo smirked. "You act as though Sephiroth would of loved you from the start... Sorry to burst your bubble... but you would of ended up far worse then you are right now... he isn't like you and I... No... He was born with a problem..."

Hojo leaned back against the tree he was under and gave off a crazed look in his eyes. "Sephiea... You are one of the creations who were actually born with feelings towards others... If you don't want me messing up your friends mind then I would suggest you show some respect towards... Your grampa..." he said eyeing past her and at Natsumi

Surprising as it was. Natsumi was laying on her side facing the fire. Her eyes were closed and her shades were off, it first appeared to look as though she was staring at Hojo and Sephiea, but she was apparently asleep, gods asleep?

But she didn't look at all evil when she was asleep, just a young innocent girl. It didn't even seem like her eyes were ripped out of her at all. She moved slightly and buried her head into her arms. It seemed almost as though she was sad when asleep, but innocent like her brothers personality only with the appearence.

Hesitating for a moment, the thing turned and bolted away from the group, easily acheiving a high rate of speed, even with carrying Aerith beneath it. Remaining hidden from sight until it was well away from the group, it took the time to point out one thing to Aerith. "For a princess, you smell horrible. You need to bathe or something.."

Aerith sighed. Did he think she didn't know that ether? It was really makeing her sick. "If you had seen what im coverd in, I think you would know why..." This was so imbarrissing. "And im not a princess...She just said that."

Sephriea stared toward the ground,takeing in every word the man she had come to hate so much said.He wasn't here, because he was busy. He's always busy.

"That's.....because he's been busy. Even I know that much. Im sure hes out right now haveing some sort of battle to get stronger...Isn't..that what he would normally do?" She begain poundering these thoughts.Her eyes slowly traveled up to meet Hojo's. "Why do you think im here now..If I can be strong..like Him,then if I have to kill to become stronger, thats what I will do..."

Hojo gave off a soft chuckle. He knew this girl was being trapped in her own mind once more. Not knowing if what she stated was right or wrong. Thinking about the words he told her. She was indeed the precious specimen he could only wish to have back into his lab. Testing the brain and the blood of this creature.

He then motioned his head to the sleeping Natsumi. "You seem to be more and more like her then I thought..." he spoke calmly watching every move of the demon. "She dreams... She eats... She even laughs just like you and I... But... Why does a demon dream...?"

Seeming to chuckle as he ran, he began to slow his pace as they neared Niebelheim (assuming that actually was the closest town). "That is understandable." Just outside the border of the town, he halted, then carefully set her down on the ground, releasing his grip. "I must, however, avoid being seen by the townspeople. But, don't worry, I can keep watch to ensure your safety, if need be." So saying, energy crackled through his fur, and he vanished from sight.