Keystone

"Congratulation on achieving the next level," says Aerith after seeing John was finished establishing the foundation.

"Thank you, Aerith," says John as he pets her head.

Nora finished with Zack when she walked over and asks, "Can we talk?"

Nesiara and John nod as they enter the tent with Nora when John asks, "What have you found?"

"It's neither good nor bad. The one who saved Zack was a failed experiment. I could see a 33 on his hand tattooed. The good news is that he didn't have an incident were Sephiroth took over his body as he tried with Cloud," says Nora as John had Yamato in his hand before Nora could finish.

"See, he isn't a danger," says Nesiara as John began to think about it and sighs.

"Alright, I won't kill him but he is still suspicious because it was one of the clones that saved him. Many Sephiroth is waiting for the best moment to use him or maybe you are right and he really is just a normal kid," says John as he couldn't believe anything right now, because of what Jack told them before.

"I think it's easy to find out," says Nora as John and Nesiara looked at her.

"We could give him a test," says Nora as John nods.

"That's fair enough when we have the Black Materia we will give it to him. He shall protect it," says John as it was the best way to find out if Sephiroth could control him or not.

He was alright having a Shinra Sleeper in their mids but a Sephiroth One is something they didn't need at all.

"You sure about that?" asks Nesiara as she now wasn't that confident in Zack anymore when John mentioned the Black Materia.

"Is that Materia that important?" asks Nora as both nod.

"Yes, that Materia decides if a Meteor comes crashing down towards Midgar or not," says John as Nora looked confused at them.

"Aren't we strong enough to just destroy it?" asks Nora as both sigh at her.

"We are but the pressure that will be released could kill everyone that is in Midgar at that moment. And that's why Aerith is here. She can stop it if it comes to that with her White Materia. But it would be the best she hasn't to use it," says Nesiara as she looked at Nora when John nods.

"I think we should send your group to Cosmo Canyon. I and your mother should be enough to get the Keystone from Dio. That way we are faster since we can catch up with you by flying if necessary," says John as or could be seen as a test for Zack.

"But keep it for yourself until tomorrow," says John as he then stood up and walked out of the tent and sat back down to meditate beside Aerith who was trying to get better in Ki Control.

John was giving her tips on how to circulate her Ki better so she could use it faster when needed when everyone was sitting around the campfire eating.

Nesiara shared a story about their time in Aincrad making people laugh about how funny the story was while John remembers it quite differently. Then everyone went to sleep and the next morning John informs them about the changes of plans sending them to Cosmo Canyon while they went to the Gold Saucer.

They split and went different ways as Red XIII wanted to go with the married couple to push his problem back as long as possible but to his disappointment because he couldn't since he couldn't sit on the bike with them.

"Red XIII sometimes we need to face our biggest demons head-on and defeat it before it defeats us. Now go with the others," says Nesiara as she gave him advice.

Red XIII jumped onto the buggy unwillingly as the group split and the group went for Cosmo Canyon while Nesiara and John went to the Gold Saucer.

Nesiara was riding the bike while John was relaxing behind her when they arrived at Corel Prison where Mr. Coates awaited them.

"Welcome back, Dio is awaiting you," says Mr. Coates as he gave a respectful bow to both of them before bringing them to the lift.

"I should have known that we wanted the Keystone but he must have his reasons to do so," says John as both entered the lift.

"I will look over your bike until you return," says Mr. Coates as the lift door closes and they are brought up until reaching the last floor as they got out they find themselves in an office.

"Welcome back, I was waiting for you," says Dio as he was looking through a window down to the people that were in Gold Saucer having fun.

"You know, you could have given us the Keystone when we were here the first time," says Nesiara as she walked towards the desk Dio was standing with John.

"If I did we wouldn't be able to meet like that. But you found out before I exposed myself," says Dio as he turned around and looked at them and says, "I originally planned to tell you now that I was God. Now then the Keystone is here."

Dio then opens the upper shelf of his desk and takes out the Keystone and hands it over saying, "I really hoped you would deal with everything differently but it seems you want to make the chosen Heroes stronger."

"You never know what can happen after we leave after all and we won't be here forever," says John as he takes the Keystone and Justice took it away.

"You are right there. I hope the Heroes you are tutoring will keep the people safe when you are away," says Dio as both smiled at him.

"They will we just have one problem for now," says Nesiara as Dio opens his mouth.

"You mean Zack Fair. Yes, it's quite a surprise that he is still alive," says Dio as he didn't want to say more.

"So you know more than you say," says John as Dio nods.

"Yes, but both are forcing me not to tell you about it," says Dio as he couldn't go against the Godking and his Shadow.

"Well, we can't do much since both are forcing your silence. We will be moving then since we need to catch up to the others," says Nesiara as Dio nods.

"Just one thing please look after Aerith she needs to survive," says Dio as he couldn't say more without being punished.

"Don't worry nothing will happen to her while we are around," says John as he entered the lift with Nesiara.

"We see her too much of a daughter to let her die," says Nesiara as they turned around smiling at him when they pushed the button to get down.

"I hope you are right," says Dio as he sees them leave.

In the meantime, the others were about to enter Cosmo Canyon. Red XIII jumped down from the Buggy and says, "Home in my mind I remember it differently."

"It must be because it has been long since you were home. I remember that sensation when we returned from training entering our home was so different," says Yui as she wasn't the only one in the family feeling that way after returning from the Time Chamber.

They walked the stairs up and arrive at the top when Red XIII says, "It seems it's time for us to part since I will have to fulfill my mission of protecting this land from now on."

"What do you mean? We are fighting to save the whole world. That includes your home," says Cloud as Red XIII sighs.

"You don't understand. If I were to leave I would be branded as a coward like my father before me. I already had a bad reputation before I was captured," says Red XIII as he walked towards the entrance with the others following him.

Once at the entrance two guards were standing there not letting people inside that could be trouble when one of them says, "Stop! No one will enter the village."

"It's me, Nanaki," says Red XIII as the guards looked at him.

"Is that really you, Nanaki. The Elder will be happy to know that you are alright," says one of the guards.

"It's thanks to my friends here that I escaped from Shinra's hands and they helped me get here," says Red XIII as the guards open the way for them.

"Thank you for bringing Nanaki back maybe we should inform Deneh of your return," says one of the guards as the group looked at Red XIII.

"Who is Deneh?" asks Kieron as Red XIII didn't want to talk about it.

"She is the female specimen of Nanaki race. She and him performed the ritual three years ago. She still couldn't forget how you jumped between the Turks and her," says one of the guards while looking at Red XIII.

"I will meet her later but first I need to see the old man," says Red XIII as he feels a light tap on his side.

"It seems even our Red XIII here has a girlfriend," says Yui as Red XIII looked at her angry wanting to deny it.

"He has even though Deneh called him a coward before. But for the last three years, she was rather worried about him because of said incident," says the guard as the other guard was smiling holding his laughs back from seeing Red XIII expression of anger.

"I will leave now," says Red XIII as he runs away from that conversation leaving the group standing at the entrance.

"You are welcome to explore Cosmo Canyon. Just be careful sometimes a Gi Ghost might appear out of nowhere," says the guard as the group entered the village confused about what a Gi is.

"We meet again in the evening at the campfire over there," says Cloud as the group nods while Cloud rushes after Red XIII while the group splits up.

Tifa was with Aerith, Yui, Yuffie, and Nora as they went shopping while Kieron just sat down and began to train as he was trying to convert Normal Ki into Godly Ki as his parent did before him. Barret went with Zack and Cait Sith to explore the village.