Cloud Strife
Oct 9, 2012 8:53:31 GMT -6
Post by Cloud Strife on Oct 9, 2012 8:53:31 GMT -6
U-uh, Excuse me, kupo? What's your name, kupo?
"..." the Ex-SOLDIER looked curiously a the creature that addressed him. He had been leaning on the wall before he was approached, but he uncrossed his arms, and nodded. "My name is Cloud. Cloud Strife."
Is that what everyone calls you, kupo?
Cloud looked down, giving a small, rare smirk as he shook his head. "I've been called a lot, little one. Spikey, by my friend Barret. Hero, by others, though, it's without argument that I'm no hero."
That's a great name for a girl, kupo! You... are a girl, aren't you, kupo?
Cloud raised his eyebrow, looking down at himself, then back up at the moogle with an incredulous look. "You're joking, right?" he said, eyebrow raised still.
O-of course! I was just... messing around, kupo! Ahem. Anyway, kupo. Uh. How old are you, kupo?
Twenty four." he said, crossing his arms again as he took his spot on the wall..
Really? Everyone lately seems to be strange, kupo... so... no offense...but what species are you, kupo?
"Yes, I am human... though, with the changes of Mako, I'm a little above the standard of your average human in this universe."
I knew that... It's just this light in here, kupo... my eyes can't focus... what do you look like, kupo?
"I usually wear this. It's loose and flexible, easy to fight in, if the need arises."
I-interesting...Which world is your home, kupo?
"Gaia (Final Fantasy VII). I come from the town of Nibeheim. Though... that world's long gone now." a flash of sorrow and guilt lined his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure for the next question.
I see... That's an interesting looking weapon, kupo. What do you call it, kupo?
"The Fusion Swords... Here's a diagram of how it works."
"...Don't ask me why I carry that around."
Cool! Do you know any attacks, kupo?
Cloud thinks a moment, then begins.
Let's see...
Braver
Cloud dives at the opponent with his sword, then lifts up, bringing the Tsurugi down onto his opponent.
Cooldown: 3 posts
DMG: Low
Blade Beam
Cloud raises his sword above his head and brings the blade down, firing a beam of energy across the ground that explodes on contact.
Cooldown: 3 posts
DMG: Low
Cross Slash
Cloud slashes three times in succession, very quickly.
Cooldown: 4 posts
DMG: Medium
MeteorRain
Cloud calls upon Meteors from above, 6 in total, to pummel the opponent unforgivingly.
Cooldown: 6 posts
DMG: Medium
Omnislash
Cloud holds the Fusion Sword in front of him, then dashes at the opponent, Slashing them 14 times before delivering one final slash.
Cooldown: 10 posts
DMG: Extreme
Omnislash Ver 5
Cloud's sword separates, surrounding his foe as he drives through them 13 times, striking one last time from above. This is his strongest physical attack.
Cooldown: 12 posts
DMG: Extreme
Summon Materia
Bahamut Zero
Summons Bahamut Zero for two posts.
Mega Flare - Launches Megaflare and burns the entire area.
Neo Beam - Fires a beam at a single target.
Bahamut Zero can only be summoned once per thread. Once a move is used, he has to use the other technique.
DMG: All Summon's attacks can be defaulted to High.
EX Mode - "The Power of Mako!"
Cloud unleashes his full power and fighting spirit, usually assembling his sword entirely. His attack doubles, and he autocasts regen, healing 10 percent health per post for the duration of the form.
Cooldown: 9 posts
Duration: 3 posts
Damage assessment complete
That's not bad, kupo..! Can you tell me anything about your past, kupo?
Cloud uncrossed his arms and looked down at the Moogle. That was a steep order, for sure... He looked at the Moogle, his Mako eyes scanning the Moogle.
"You want to know? Alright...
I was born on Gaia, in the town of Nibelheim, as I said earlier. I grew up, aspiring to be a part of SOLDIER one day. Eventually, I worked my way up and worked for ShinRa, finding myself alongside the SOLDIERS on a mission through my home town, and the ShinRa mansion... That was when Sephiroth snapped... He burned the town, and he was pursued up to the Mako Reactor, where I intervened, and thought that I killed him... I was then apparently experimented on, injected with Jenova cells and Mako, the energy source of our planet and made into a virtual clone of Sephiroth, alongside Zack.
Later, I found myself being rescued by Zack, who died saving me... it was then that because of several different things at once... the Mako.. Jenova cells... witnessing Zack's death... I suddenly began to think of his past as mine. I posed as an Ex-SOLDIER mercenary, and worked for the Terrorist group AVALANCHE... that was when it hit the fan. We eventually left Midgar after a series of attacks against ShinRa, the power company, and their retaliation, and began our search for Sephiroth, an Ex-SOLDIER who went insane and wanted to destroy the world with Meteor. Our search led us everywhere, we met new friends and allies like Yuffie and Vincent, also Reeve, Red XIII and Cid. The original group was myself, Tifa and Barret, who were leaders of AVALANCHE, and a flower girl named Aerith...
We had eventually made it to the Forbidden Capital, where Aerith could find a way to stop Sephiroth... she was praying... Praying to save us all with Holy."
Cloud looked up, almost as if he could see it now. He clenched his right hand into a fist and looked down.
"...Sorry, I need a second." he said, taking a deep breath and walking to the other side of the walkway. He had moved on after Sephiroth's rebirth through the Remnant, Kadaj, but... he missed them both terribly. Zack and Aerith... if only he could have done something... But, there was something else... something else that surprised him later.
"Anyways... I eventually recovered my true memories... and followed through to Zack's wishes, journeying into the Planet's Core, where Sephiroth was awaiting the ultimate Black Magic, Meteor, to destroy everything. We confronted him there, and defeated him, while Aerith called the Lifestream forth to save everyone...
"2 years after that, an illness spread across the Planet, Geostigma... it was a terminal disease, one that many people were infected with... including me. Jenova had infected the Planet, and to make things worse, Remnants of Sephiroth emerged from the Crater and began their campaign to revive Sephiroth and finish what he started. Eventually, they found the thing they needed, Jenova's head, and Kadaj, their leader, had used her head to transform into the very image of Sephiroth... it was then that, for the second time, I fought Sephiroth alone... I defeated him again, finding my strength through my friends, the Planet, and them two. If it hadn't been for them, I wouldn't have defeated him.
"Soon after that, there was an ordeal with the Underground resurfacing... I fought Rosso the Crimson and helped pave the way for Vincent Valentine to defeat Omega, but I wasn't too involved with that...
"Then, it happened. The reason I'm here, and not there. My world just... vanished. I found myself suddenly pulled through the Darkness between worlds like an invisible wire had yanked me away. I was separated from everyone, and found myself in Hades's Realm in the land of Olympus. Turns out Hades had been trying to summon the soul of someone that could kill Hercules... and apparently, wires got crossed and I was brought there, crashing through his ceiling. Overjoyed, he offered me 'life' again, and freedom if I could kill Hercules... I happened to look over and saw that some of Vincent's armor had landed, probably during the destruction of my world... I decided to don the cloak and glove, Hades giving me a wing to 'complete the look' or whatever. It was then that I was to fight in a Tournament, and met a young boy with a Key who would change my life. The little one gave me a hard time with my fight, and I saw light within him... I realized that I didn't need to make some stupid deal to find my friends, and the one responsible... I had to follow my light. I defected from Hades and made my way to Traverse Town, where..."
He broke off, and, would admit to himself now, others later, that he was still shocked and confused as to what he saw. Aerith. Alive and well, helping Leon defend the Town, wanting to take back Hollow Bastion... he only agreed to help so he could stay close to her, afraid that she was just an illusion and would fade away. She seemed to not think it was a big deal at all, as a matter of fact, she seemed... oblivious to the fact that she had died. He hadn't had much time to visit with her or Cid, but he was confident that Vincent would find his way there, and would recover his armor then...
"Anyways, I found myself in Hollow Bastion a year later, helping the Restoration Committee, and helping ward off Heartless while I searched for Sephiroth, who had returned... I hunted him down with the aid of Sora. I engaged in battle, but he must have pulled a cheap trick... I woke up in another world, my sword in the ground next to me."
He shrugged.
"I'm still searching for him... I believe he was the one responsible for everything. When I find him... I'll avenge Gaia. I swear it."
Hmm... well, could you tell me what kind of person you are, kupo?
Cloud tilted his head. 'Eh. Well, I guess I'm pretty easy going... I don't really know. I... I'm a conflicted person, so to speak. I find myself intrigued by battle and the art of battle, I guess from working with ShinRa... Since I regained my true memory of who I was, and who I was made to be by Hojo."
Cloud looked away and sighed.
"Either way, I don't think this is really important."
Cloud's apprehensive nature, his difficulty opening up was evident. He seemed shy, in a way, but only because his reserved nature and his past seemed to hold him back. Pride and sorrow lined his eyes for his current situation, but strength flowed from him. Strength existed in those eyes, and Cloud wasn't afraid to show that.
...Oh, kupo... Then... what side do you fight for, kupo?[/color][/b]
"At this time, I don't necessarily fight for any particular side... I'm just fighting to find a way to get home." he let out a small sigh.
I don't mean to seem like I'm prying, but what dreams and aspirations do you have, kupo?
"Peace. Seeing my home again. My friends. I just wonder where everyone else is..."
Ah, that makes sense, kupo... sorta... well, what do you like, kupo?
"I don't... like much, I guess. I used to work delivery at home, but... well, I guess lately I've been helping the Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee, trying to help them get back on their feet until I find out what happened to my home."
Me too! Then, what do you dislike, kupo?
"Injustice, for starters... I've had to fight my entire life for peace, and the ones that interrupt that... Sephiroth... the Heartless... They deserve so much less than dislike, in my opinion."
I'll remember that... what's your weakness, kupo?
Cloud looked down, towards his feet. He felt the weight of his sword on his back, how the weight continued to intensify as he moved, as he pushed forward... How long could he keep this up? He wasn't sure, and this made him afraid. "I guess... I'm just not confident in myself? I don't know..." he looked away. He gave a small smile. "I also suffer from... occasional motion sickness."
N-not that I'd ever attempt to use that against you or anything, kupo...! Er... next question! W-what is your strength, kupo?
"Knowing that someday, I'll see them again... My friends that I lost." he said, simply.
Ah... well I am afraid I must go, kupo. One last question before I do, kupo. How did you find your way here, kupo?
"I followed some smartassed silver haired Keybearer here, who was invited by a mouse."
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"..." the Ex-SOLDIER looked curiously a the creature that addressed him. He had been leaning on the wall before he was approached, but he uncrossed his arms, and nodded. "My name is Cloud. Cloud Strife."
Is that what everyone calls you, kupo?
Cloud looked down, giving a small, rare smirk as he shook his head. "I've been called a lot, little one. Spikey, by my friend Barret. Hero, by others, though, it's without argument that I'm no hero."
That's a great name for a girl, kupo! You... are a girl, aren't you, kupo?
Cloud raised his eyebrow, looking down at himself, then back up at the moogle with an incredulous look. "You're joking, right?" he said, eyebrow raised still.
O-of course! I was just... messing around, kupo! Ahem. Anyway, kupo. Uh. How old are you, kupo?
Twenty four." he said, crossing his arms again as he took his spot on the wall..
Really? Everyone lately seems to be strange, kupo... so... no offense...but what species are you, kupo?
"Yes, I am human... though, with the changes of Mako, I'm a little above the standard of your average human in this universe."
I knew that... It's just this light in here, kupo... my eyes can't focus... what do you look like, kupo?
"I usually wear this. It's loose and flexible, easy to fight in, if the need arises."
I-interesting...Which world is your home, kupo?
"Gaia (Final Fantasy VII). I come from the town of Nibeheim. Though... that world's long gone now." a flash of sorrow and guilt lined his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure for the next question.
I see... That's an interesting looking weapon, kupo. What do you call it, kupo?
"The Fusion Swords... Here's a diagram of how it works."
"...Don't ask me why I carry that around."
Cool! Do you know any attacks, kupo?
Cloud thinks a moment, then begins.
Let's see...
Braver
Cloud dives at the opponent with his sword, then lifts up, bringing the Tsurugi down onto his opponent.
Cooldown: 3 posts
DMG: Low
Blade Beam
Cloud raises his sword above his head and brings the blade down, firing a beam of energy across the ground that explodes on contact.
Cooldown: 3 posts
DMG: Low
Cross Slash
Cloud slashes three times in succession, very quickly.
Cooldown: 4 posts
DMG: Medium
MeteorRain
Cloud calls upon Meteors from above, 6 in total, to pummel the opponent unforgivingly.
Cooldown: 6 posts
DMG: Medium
Omnislash
Cloud holds the Fusion Sword in front of him, then dashes at the opponent, Slashing them 14 times before delivering one final slash.
Cooldown: 10 posts
DMG: Extreme
Omnislash Ver 5
Cloud's sword separates, surrounding his foe as he drives through them 13 times, striking one last time from above. This is his strongest physical attack.
Cooldown: 12 posts
DMG: Extreme
Summon Materia
Bahamut Zero
Summons Bahamut Zero for two posts.
Mega Flare - Launches Megaflare and burns the entire area.
Neo Beam - Fires a beam at a single target.
Bahamut Zero can only be summoned once per thread. Once a move is used, he has to use the other technique.
DMG: All Summon's attacks can be defaulted to High.
EX Mode - "The Power of Mako!"
Cloud unleashes his full power and fighting spirit, usually assembling his sword entirely. His attack doubles, and he autocasts regen, healing 10 percent health per post for the duration of the form.
Cooldown: 9 posts
Duration: 3 posts
Damage assessment complete
That's not bad, kupo..! Can you tell me anything about your past, kupo?
Cloud uncrossed his arms and looked down at the Moogle. That was a steep order, for sure... He looked at the Moogle, his Mako eyes scanning the Moogle.
"You want to know? Alright...
I was born on Gaia, in the town of Nibelheim, as I said earlier. I grew up, aspiring to be a part of SOLDIER one day. Eventually, I worked my way up and worked for ShinRa, finding myself alongside the SOLDIERS on a mission through my home town, and the ShinRa mansion... That was when Sephiroth snapped... He burned the town, and he was pursued up to the Mako Reactor, where I intervened, and thought that I killed him... I was then apparently experimented on, injected with Jenova cells and Mako, the energy source of our planet and made into a virtual clone of Sephiroth, alongside Zack.
Later, I found myself being rescued by Zack, who died saving me... it was then that because of several different things at once... the Mako.. Jenova cells... witnessing Zack's death... I suddenly began to think of his past as mine. I posed as an Ex-SOLDIER mercenary, and worked for the Terrorist group AVALANCHE... that was when it hit the fan. We eventually left Midgar after a series of attacks against ShinRa, the power company, and their retaliation, and began our search for Sephiroth, an Ex-SOLDIER who went insane and wanted to destroy the world with Meteor. Our search led us everywhere, we met new friends and allies like Yuffie and Vincent, also Reeve, Red XIII and Cid. The original group was myself, Tifa and Barret, who were leaders of AVALANCHE, and a flower girl named Aerith...
We had eventually made it to the Forbidden Capital, where Aerith could find a way to stop Sephiroth... she was praying... Praying to save us all with Holy."
Cloud looked up, almost as if he could see it now. He clenched his right hand into a fist and looked down.
"...Sorry, I need a second." he said, taking a deep breath and walking to the other side of the walkway. He had moved on after Sephiroth's rebirth through the Remnant, Kadaj, but... he missed them both terribly. Zack and Aerith... if only he could have done something... But, there was something else... something else that surprised him later.
"Anyways... I eventually recovered my true memories... and followed through to Zack's wishes, journeying into the Planet's Core, where Sephiroth was awaiting the ultimate Black Magic, Meteor, to destroy everything. We confronted him there, and defeated him, while Aerith called the Lifestream forth to save everyone...
"2 years after that, an illness spread across the Planet, Geostigma... it was a terminal disease, one that many people were infected with... including me. Jenova had infected the Planet, and to make things worse, Remnants of Sephiroth emerged from the Crater and began their campaign to revive Sephiroth and finish what he started. Eventually, they found the thing they needed, Jenova's head, and Kadaj, their leader, had used her head to transform into the very image of Sephiroth... it was then that, for the second time, I fought Sephiroth alone... I defeated him again, finding my strength through my friends, the Planet, and them two. If it hadn't been for them, I wouldn't have defeated him.
"Soon after that, there was an ordeal with the Underground resurfacing... I fought Rosso the Crimson and helped pave the way for Vincent Valentine to defeat Omega, but I wasn't too involved with that...
"Then, it happened. The reason I'm here, and not there. My world just... vanished. I found myself suddenly pulled through the Darkness between worlds like an invisible wire had yanked me away. I was separated from everyone, and found myself in Hades's Realm in the land of Olympus. Turns out Hades had been trying to summon the soul of someone that could kill Hercules... and apparently, wires got crossed and I was brought there, crashing through his ceiling. Overjoyed, he offered me 'life' again, and freedom if I could kill Hercules... I happened to look over and saw that some of Vincent's armor had landed, probably during the destruction of my world... I decided to don the cloak and glove, Hades giving me a wing to 'complete the look' or whatever. It was then that I was to fight in a Tournament, and met a young boy with a Key who would change my life. The little one gave me a hard time with my fight, and I saw light within him... I realized that I didn't need to make some stupid deal to find my friends, and the one responsible... I had to follow my light. I defected from Hades and made my way to Traverse Town, where..."
He broke off, and, would admit to himself now, others later, that he was still shocked and confused as to what he saw. Aerith. Alive and well, helping Leon defend the Town, wanting to take back Hollow Bastion... he only agreed to help so he could stay close to her, afraid that she was just an illusion and would fade away. She seemed to not think it was a big deal at all, as a matter of fact, she seemed... oblivious to the fact that she had died. He hadn't had much time to visit with her or Cid, but he was confident that Vincent would find his way there, and would recover his armor then...
"Anyways, I found myself in Hollow Bastion a year later, helping the Restoration Committee, and helping ward off Heartless while I searched for Sephiroth, who had returned... I hunted him down with the aid of Sora. I engaged in battle, but he must have pulled a cheap trick... I woke up in another world, my sword in the ground next to me."
He shrugged.
"I'm still searching for him... I believe he was the one responsible for everything. When I find him... I'll avenge Gaia. I swear it."
Hmm... well, could you tell me what kind of person you are, kupo?
Cloud tilted his head. 'Eh. Well, I guess I'm pretty easy going... I don't really know. I... I'm a conflicted person, so to speak. I find myself intrigued by battle and the art of battle, I guess from working with ShinRa... Since I regained my true memory of who I was, and who I was made to be by Hojo."
Cloud looked away and sighed.
"Either way, I don't think this is really important."
Cloud's apprehensive nature, his difficulty opening up was evident. He seemed shy, in a way, but only because his reserved nature and his past seemed to hold him back. Pride and sorrow lined his eyes for his current situation, but strength flowed from him. Strength existed in those eyes, and Cloud wasn't afraid to show that.
...Oh, kupo... Then... what side do you fight for, kupo?[/color][/b]
"At this time, I don't necessarily fight for any particular side... I'm just fighting to find a way to get home." he let out a small sigh.
I don't mean to seem like I'm prying, but what dreams and aspirations do you have, kupo?
"Peace. Seeing my home again. My friends. I just wonder where everyone else is..."
Ah, that makes sense, kupo... sorta... well, what do you like, kupo?
"I don't... like much, I guess. I used to work delivery at home, but... well, I guess lately I've been helping the Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee, trying to help them get back on their feet until I find out what happened to my home."
Me too! Then, what do you dislike, kupo?
"Injustice, for starters... I've had to fight my entire life for peace, and the ones that interrupt that... Sephiroth... the Heartless... They deserve so much less than dislike, in my opinion."
I'll remember that... what's your weakness, kupo?
Cloud looked down, towards his feet. He felt the weight of his sword on his back, how the weight continued to intensify as he moved, as he pushed forward... How long could he keep this up? He wasn't sure, and this made him afraid. "I guess... I'm just not confident in myself? I don't know..." he looked away. He gave a small smile. "I also suffer from... occasional motion sickness."
N-not that I'd ever attempt to use that against you or anything, kupo...! Er... next question! W-what is your strength, kupo?
"Knowing that someday, I'll see them again... My friends that I lost." he said, simply.
Ah... well I am afraid I must go, kupo. One last question before I do, kupo. How did you find your way here, kupo?
"I followed some smartassed silver haired Keybearer here, who was invited by a mouse."
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