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Neji, still sleeping, is in his Dream Realm, his home in Ninja World. He walked around and hear the familiar voice, he turned around and see his father, Hizashi, and his 4 years old self. He listens to his father, that he wish Neji was born in Main House, but he knew he secretly promise his aunt that he will be strong and brave shinobi to protect his cousin from any threat. He became sad because he miss his father and aunt, but he never knew about his mother, who died giving birth. His father never told him about her, not his family. At least Hinata and himself were strongest bond like he has a stronger bond with Lady Hyuuga.

Thanks to Shikamaru, Neji woken up as he sat up with a groan, "Shikamaru, what are you trying to pull?" he asked him as he got up and yawn a little, and notice the rose by the portal, he became suspicious. He grab his headband protector to tie it around his forehead, and he notice Temari's foot got injured, "Uhh, you might wanted to see this, her leg got twisted." he inform his friend about her leg, bored out of his mind.

Shikamaru wandered and saw temaris foot " what the hell is james doing" shikamaru snorted "and he says he's in love with temari how could she get hurt ,his watch" he wanted to get out of here as fast as he could "so what happens we just go into this thing and we get to the city or something" shikamaru wanted to jump in so badly but he couldnt this wasnt his portal he didnt know how this thing worked but each time he looked at temari he frowned

Neji walked to the kitchen to get the toast because he's in huge hurry, and he walked out and notice Shikamaru is gone. He stood there dumbfound, "Hey Carmana, where is Shikamaru?" he asked him and saw Shikamaru is already in Twilight Town Market Place. He made an anime vein pop out, "Really, he's a love sick puppy to win Temari's heart. That's it, I'm going in and ask Shiro a favor." he said to keep himself self-control and walked to Market Place.

Shortly after starting their patrol, Cloud began to hear a ringing in his ear. It began to cause him sharp pain in his head as it grew in intensity. He knew this pain and like always, was never ready for it. The pain got so intense that he couldn't stand and dropped to a knee. For Zack, when his friend collapsed in pain a vortex surrounded them and kicked up dirt like a dust storm. Zack could hear wing beats in the gale but couldnt see what was making them. Being blinded by the storm, Zack had a glimpse of a shadow before he was struck away from Cloud. Felt like he was kicked. The gale began to dissipate and the ground surrounding Cloud was littered in black feathers and dust. Then he noticed a familiar glint of silver close to his face. This glint would be enough to shake him with fear. The blade tip of Masamune close to his jaw, the edge directed to his neck coming from over his left shoulder. A quick movement and Cloud might loose his head. He knew who stood by his left side as his calm and imposing voice spoke to him. "Good to see you, Cloud." Zack would look up to see the familiar silhouette of the former Hero standing behind Cloud. His silver hair aloft in the breeze and a sinister single black wing on his left side. Sephiroth, smiling slightly looked to Zack. It has been a long time since he's last seen this SOLDIER. "Zack... I'm surprised to see you alive."

Sephiroth scoffed with Zack's accusation. "Hmph. I expected it to be Chaos as well when I regained consciousness... Dragging me back to fight for my memories in endless battle..." Sephiroth stepped forward towards Zack. Masamune still hovering over Cloud until he was now in between both of them. Deliberately setting himself up for them to attack. Which he awaited for them to take. "It calls itself 'Ruin.' It knew 'Mother,' and claimed to be my Grandfather." Sephiroth looked down slightly to show he had doubts then focused on Zack again. "Ruin wants my long forgotten apprentice dead. For starving it. The Realms may have another threat but... I care not for my 'Daughter,' she is not why I am here..." The blade moved from Cloud and the ringing in his head eased. "I am not bound to Ruin and the only wish I seek to fulfill is my own." Sephiroth raised his blade and stood in his traditional offensive stance. He was focused on Zack but ready for Cloud to try and make a move behind him.