Warped Perspective Part 2

Chapter 3

They began looking in the part of Wutia that still catered towards tourists. Wutia was called a village, but technically it was a town of some size. When they went to the tourist part, Madnol took them to the shadier part. Madnol stopped in front of a brothel.

Madnol, “If he is horney, he may be in here.”

Chancey, “How do you about this place?”

Madnol, “I am not dead downstairs. I do suggest you stay outside, Chancey. Some guys might think you work there.”

Chancey gives him a dirook.ook. Both Zackery and Madnol entered the building. They paid extra to be able to check out the rooms for Cloud. Meanwhile, Chancey was waiting outside and wondering what was taking them so long. Then she heard a familiar voice behind her.

Cloud, “How can they leave such a lovely flower all alone?”

Zackery and Madnol walk outside to see Chancey’s staff on the ground, no other sign of Chancey.

Zackery and Madnol had to return top Highwind to get the tracking device. They saw Chancey’s beacon was moving at a fast rate eastward. They alerted Vincent about Chancey’s abduction. Vincent told them about another break-in occurred in Tylunar factory. Someone of Cloud’s description stole some chemicals. This puzzled both Xavier and Ma. Z. Zackery didn’t look so surprised.

Zackery, “Well, we are going to chase this Cloud down and get Chancey back.”

Vincent, “You seem to have an idea what is going on, Zackery.”

Zackery, “Right now it is just a the”
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Vincent, “I am going along as well then.”

They board Highwind and follow the beacon.

Chancey wakes up, cradled in Cloud’s arms. First thing she noticed was being tied up in some strong ropes. She also realized they were very high in the air. This time Cloud was flying with two pairs of white wings.

Cloud, “Oh, you’re awake. I do suggest you don’t struggle while I am flying. The fall would kill you.”

Chancey, “What do you want with me?”

Cloud sighs, “I would love to screw your eyes out, but I am using you to keep Zackery and his allies busy.”

Chancey, “Why Cloud?”

Cloud, “It is my job, my orders from the master. Please don’t call me Cloud. . . My name is Ar, but you may call me Art.”

Chancey, “Just don’t drop me, Art.”

They are soon approachinvolcvolcano.

Chancey, “Where is Cloud?”

Art, “I can’t tell you that. . . .”

He lands inside the volcano, still holding her.

Madnol sets the Highwind down outside the volcano. He says he doesn’t have the experience yet to do a drop over a volcano. Anyone can see cone of the volcano was too steep and dangerous to climb to the top. Zackery, Xavier, and Vincent find a vent and enter the volcano that way. Madnol stays behind on the Highwind. The vent evenly lly leads to the center. The area was very ragged and rough. Cloud (Art) sat on a rock talking to Chancey, who was still tied up.

Cloud (Art), “They are finally here. Did you stop for burgers?”

Chancey, “Well, you could have come quicker!”

Xavier, rather grumpy, “Gee, lets go Zackery. Give them some fucking privacy!”

Chancey, “What? Wait! Don’t leave me with him!!!”

Cloud (Art) shifted some claws on his hands, since he lost his sword near Costa Del Sol.

Cloud (Art), “Come on and get some!”

They begin to fight him. With the four of them, it is an even match for Cloud (Art).

Xavier comes at him slicing. Cloud (Art) dodges then takes a swing Zackery.

Vincent takes a few shots, one bullet nicking Cloud (Art) in the side. Cloud (Art) is briefly knocked off his feet. This fight halts when the ground starts to rumble some.

Cloud (Art), “Is that someone’s spell? Cause I am not doing it.”

Vincent, “I thought the volcano was dead.”

Cloud (Art), ” So did I! We better get out of here now!”

First Cloud (Art) cuts Chancey’s ropes. He quickly reforms a pair of white wings.

Cloud (Art), “You better grab on to me. That tunnel will take too long to go down and you can’t climb to the top fast enough.”

He flies up towards the opening. He is holding onto Chancey, while Zackery hangs his his waist, and the other two hang onto a leg. This is very awkward for Cloud (Art) and he has some difficulty. Despite the weight, he gets them out of the main cone. They hear some loud noise behind them, as they fly towards Highwind.

Highwind is also coming towards them, Madnol trying to pick them up. As Cloud (Art) flies over the deck, some flying debris from the volcano smacks into him. He drops onto the deck, causing everyone to fall in a tangle. Highwind quickly leaves the area once their aboard. They slowly untangle themselves. Cloud (Art) isn’t really moving much. He seemed too exhausted from flying like a bat out of hell. He slowly shifts his wings back and lays on deck.

Chancey, “Art, are you okay?”

Cloud (Art), “No. . . “

Zackery, “Art?”

Cloud (Art) looks at them from the floor, “My name is Ar, I prefer Art. More appealing to the ears. If you don’t mind, I want to sleep. . . ”

Vincent, “Why did you sas?” s?”

Art, “I am only suppose to keep you busy, not kill you. . . “

Art passes out. They carry him below deck. They put Art in a bed this time, instead of the cage. Xavier stays to guard the door.

Zackery, “This answers one question”

Vincent, “You figured he wasn’t Cloud?”

Zackery, “Yeah, I doubt the other one is Cloud either. I still would have to get close to him to be sure.”

Madnol, “Hey, how did you know?”

Zackery, “I still feel a sort of connection to Cloud. I felt nothing from that man.”

Chancey, “What do we do with him?”

Vincent, “I am not sure. . . . He did save us.”

They go to New Midgar and take him inside Tylunar headquarters. Art is still out cold when they get there. They preform a medical check up on him. Art has Jenova cells, but at a lower level. Plus, he was suffering from a slight concussion. They give him something to help and waited for Art to wake up. After a bit, he slowly wakes up.

Art, “Where am I?”

Zackery, “You’re in Tylunar Headquarters.”

Art, “Oh. . . . my head. “

Vincent, “Why were you sent to distract us?”

Art, “I can’t tell you.”

Vincent, “Yes, you can tell us.”

Art, “If I started to help you, Elos will kill me.”

Vincent, “Elos?”

Art, “You could call him my twin brother. He probably will be ordered to kill me anyway.”

Vincent, “We can protect you, if you help us find Cloud.”

Art, “No one can protect me. . . Least of you.you. I can’t tell you anything because I don’t know anything beyond my orders.“

Zackery, “Well, we do owe you a favor. Let us help you.”

Art, “I don’t know. . . If I can have some chicks? ”

Chancey, “You pervert!”

They left him in New Midgar. They were correct in their guess on Art , he was very horney. Apparently he was to show up and keep them busy. Instead, Art went looking for some willing chicks. After a week, they heard of the event between him and the girl in North Corel. He unintentionally did his job, by leading them around. He finally started to do his job when he led them to the volcano, but saved them when it erupted. Art had no interest in killing anyone. He agreed to stick around but they couldn't’ get anything else from him. The only problem they had with Art was he keeps hitting on any female he meets. Plus, he wasn’t to discriminating about their age. He bugged any female above sixteen. This went during the week they were gone.

The heroes during the week investigated the break in at the company then were following some tips on the second Cloud. He kept finding dead ends. Zackery had a serious talk with Chancey before they returned to Tylunar to check up on Art. They find Art in the cafeteria.

Zackery, “Hey, how are you doing Art?”

Art, “Bored. . . The women keep saying no.”

Madnol, “Damn, you are one horney bastard. . “

Art sighs, “I can’t help it.”

Chancey, “Hmm, can you help us find Elos?”

Art, “Maybe. . Why should I?”

Chancey, “You get to stay near me.”

Art, “Really? Okay!”

Madnol just shakes his head. They show him a map. Art then points out another Tylunar factory Elos is going to.

Art, “He needs something from there, then he will be done collecting things.”

Zackeryhy dhy does he need this stuff?”

Art nervously, “Master Cloud needs it all. I am not sure why. . . But it isn’t going to be a good thing. “

Zackery, “Lets get aboard Highwind then.”

They get to the small factory. Art stops and stands very still.

Zackery, “Is he here?”

Art, “Yes. . . he is inside now.”

Art hurries to the upper deck, followed by Zackery, Chancey, and Vincent. Inside they see some slaughtered workers. Art strolls past them and further into the factory. They see another person who looked like Cloud inside, with a package under his arm. His left eye is blue and his right eye is purple.

Elos, “What are you doing here, Art? You should be fighting them, NOT helping them.”

Art, “This is wrong. Our master shouldn’t be doing whatever he is doing.”

Elos, rather cold, “That is not our place to decide. You know I may have to kill you.”

Art, “I know. . . “

Elos, “Farewell, brother.” Walks out.

Zackery, “Why don’t we fight now?”

Vincent, “Elos is holding a device. . . . . What is it?”

Art, “It is an explosive.”

Zackery, “How do you know?”

By now, Elos has left the building.

Art, “He is my twin. He knew about my betrayal, but he wanted it confirmed. Just like I can sometimes know where he is. It would be pointless now. . . His men already took what they needed.”

They get back aboard Highwind.

Art looks depressed, “I need some time alone.” Goes off for some privacy.

The others call for assistance. This was getting crazier and crazier.


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