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Bunji wakes up... "What?! I'm still alive? You got to be kidding me!"



Fangoram stood over Bunji.
"Did Bunji have nice nap? Fangoram find no sign of Grave save for odd looking tower."

Fangoram dropped a pair of binoculars. Bunji might as well be using a telescope since he only had the one eye. But Fangoram picked up Bunji with one hand effertlessly and jumped unto the monument and pointed to Shin-Ra Tower. It was half charred, every window was busted.



"You think Grave did that?"



"Fangoram thinks Grave is able. Fangoram felt the full blast of Grave's coffin. Must check out Tower! Bunji come with Fangoram."



"Fine. We'll check it out. It's not like we have anything to lose. We're already dead."

The two head to Shinra Tower but not without more destruction. Fangoram points his Bazooka at a random vehicle and blows it to smithers.



"Fangoram has found a suitable gun."

"But there are two of--" Before Kokoro could finish, they heard another explosion. "Agh! We don't have a lot of time! We'll start from the first!" Really, he wanted to get Sakura someplace safe, and this building was about as safe as any. As he ran for their destination, his tail quickly wrapped around Sakura's wrist, pulling her along.

As they entered, he slowed, releasing his grip on her wrist. He turned, letting out a small "Shhhh" as he crept along the side of the room, having her follow. The neko was able to reach the door to the stairwell. He stood aside, allowing Sakura to enter first.

The World Doesn't Give A Cat's Tail About Anything But Itself.

Kokoro smiled, slipping through the door behind Sakura. Things were turning out pretty well so far. As of now, he saw saving people as a bonus. He just wanted to have fun for now. "Hmm... The enemy could be up there." he told Sakura, setting the stage for their game. "And I'm gonna get to them first! Think your turtle-y ways can stand against my feline power?" Kokoro had issued her the challenge of a race up the stairs, a playful smirk on him.

MEANWHILE

A man in a black suit with a blue trim was painting at a canvas atop the building. Rather odd, though. His was wearing a blindfold. How could he possibly see with it on? Nevertheless, he painted rather beautifully.

The World Doesn't Give A Cat's Tail About Anything But Itself.

All Art Is Complex

Arx Fallin--Blindfolded Ex-SOLDIER

"...Someone's here..." He could faintly sense it. Three children, it seemed. To were far below him, yet the third... "Excuse me, child," Arx politely sighed, "but you are in the way of my artwork."

"O-Oh! Sorry... Hey, you're that mean Arxie Daddy told me about!"

"...What?" That was odd... Sensing the child's presence, she seemed so...familiar. It was a mix of red and...violet... But... "Wait a minute. Something is not right. I do not know anyone with children."

"Hmmmmmm. Y'don't look all that mean."

"I'm not a socialite. Who are you?"

"I'm Shii, but I thought your name was Arx!"

...Shii... Just like Takatsuki to name his kid that. He'd have to apologize to him. "It is."

"Alright, Sakura. You ready? Set! Go!" With that, Kokoro and Sakura would start racing up, not knowing what was going on at the top.

From Paint, To War

Kokoro was almost scared at this point. She almost grabbed his tail! Imagine the sound he'd make if that happened... He started to slow down a little as he calmed, making it up the second flight. Sure, he was fast, and a neko, but it wouldn't be any fun if Sakura didn't have a chance of winning.

The World Doesn't Give A Cat's Tail About Anything But Itself.