Chapter 9- Battle of Spirits- Part 1

Cloud woke up with his head in a lap. He moaned slightly as he picked himself up.

"You wake up finally." Cloud looked at the owner of the voice. Tifa smiled lightly.

"When did you get here? Go home." He stood up.

"Vincent said... that you should rest."

"No."

"Cloud...."

"I will save Denzel...." With that Cloud started in the direction he sensed they would be. [Kadaj....]

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"Cloud is coming Vincent." Kadaj laughed deeply. Vincent shuddered at it. "I won't fight him.... but they will."

"You've point that gun at his head long enough."

"Did you think we wouldn't notice if our baby brother wasn't in trouble?" Vincent turned slowly to face two gun barrels.

"To think he thought he was so slick." Yazuu grinned slightly.

"Thinks he outwitted us." Loz shook his head.

"You see Vincent..... Our blood connects our thoughts..... just like with Cloud." Kadaj laughed again.

"I know when i am not welcomed."  Vincent bowed and jumped into the air. Yazuu and Loz moved to follow but Kadaj waved them down.

"Don't worry about him..... Worry about him." Kadaj pointed towards the glaring blond man.

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Cloud wished his glare was like daggers, killing the three without effort. He was sick of this little game and was ready to end it. Before making his stand he found his bike and grabbed a sword.

"Aren't you fucking pansy going to come out of that tree?" He yelled angrily.

"Why isn't the little rain cloud pissed. You should greet your brothers nicer next time." Loz mocked him from his spot in the tree

"You are NOT my brothers." Cloud growled.

"Aw.... did the baby get a nerve struck?" Yazuu laughed.

"He acts more like a child then Kadaj does!" Loz shot out.

"I do not!!" Cloud stamped his foot.

"Sorry Onii-chan. That just proved it." Kadaj smirked.

"What part of 'I am not your brother' do you not get through your head?!" Cloud huffed. They acted like children! Worse then children! "Are you even going to fight me?!"

"What do you think?" Loz glance over at Yazuu.

"Naw...."

"You'll have to do it some time." Kadaj added.

"True."

"And he's standing there asking for it." Loz pointed to the now flailing armed man.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE DEBATING THIS!!! THAT IS SO NOT A BAD GUY THING!!" Cloud screamed at the top of his lungs.

"Hey Cloudy shut up over there! We're trying to figure this out. Listen to your big brother now and be QUIET!" Yazuu yelled back.

"I AM NOT YOUR BROTHER!!! My Gods can this be anymore irritating." Cloud slapped his forehead. This was a waste of time. He watched as the three huddled and debated. "This isn't funny you know!!"

"Yes it is!!" Kadaj yelled from the huddle. WHEN DID BAD GUYS HUDDLE ANYWAY?! He turned around and kicked at the ground in anger.

"Oi. That's not very adult like." Cloud turned his head just in time to see a massive fist come into his face. He was sent flying back onto his ass. He grunted a little and rubbed his back. The landing hurt more then the punch did.

Cloud stopped moving as he noticed two shadows walking closer to him. With cat like reflexs, he swung his sword at the two's legs. With and effortless jump, Yazuu and Loz jumped over the sword.

"Is that all you got Cl-" Yazuu never finished his sentence as Cloud's boots came in contact with his and Loz's cheek.

And the fight was on.
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