Disclaimer: First off I don't own any of the FF7 characters and the related
stuff from it. Everything else is mine.
Lost within Final Fantasy 7
Today wasn't an average day for me. I had been driven to a large building where I was to test out a newly designed virtual reality system that would allow me to live my favorite video games.
Naturally I jumped at the chance. I had brought a game I had always wanted to live, Final Fantasy 7.
When I arrived I was directed to a large room with a giant generator and a chair in the center of the room. They took the game and loaded its data into the machine and I put on a pair of goggles that allowed me to see what was going on.
All I could think of as they started the program was "I've always dreamed of this" little did I know my dream was about to come true. My name is Perry.
A surge of electricity shocked the machine and then I blacked out.
When I awoke I was nowhere near the room I was in. I was in a wooded area and in the distance I could make out a small run down village that seemed familiar.
All that ran through my mind was how to get back to where I was and where the hell I was.
Naturally I walked towards the village.
I became very weak and tired. It was dark when I reached the village. I knew I was dreaming when on one of the building was written in large letters "Seventh Heaven".
Perry: This can't be…
I suspected that somehow I was inside Final Fantasy 7. But more important at the time was my fatigue.
I entered the bar and saw a familiar figure I daydreamed about a lot.
Perry: T..T…Tifa Lockhe…
I blacked out before I could finish.
I was conscious again but couldn't open my eyes.
Perry: ugh
???: Oh, you're finally awake!
Perry: Where am I?
???: Downstairs.
Perry: ugh. Why can't I see?
???: Oops! Almost forgot.
The person I was speaking to removed a moist towel from my forehead.
Perry: You?
Tifa: Hello. Are you feeling better?
Perry: Not really.
Tifa: What's troubling you?
What's troubling me you ask? Well for one I'm inside a video game and I'm staring eye to eye with Tifa Lockheart.
Perry: I don't know.
Tifa: You wandered in here and said my name and blacked out.
Perry: Why does my forehead hurt?
Tifa: You have a scar there.
Perry: From what?
Tifa: I don't know. It was there when you came in.
Perry: I'm so lost.
Tifa: oh! How come?
How come? Man, I've thought of a million things to say to Tifa but never actually believed I'd be able to say it to the real deal. She was even more stunning face to face rather than a pair of polygons.
Perry: I don't know how I got here.
Tifa: Maybe I can help find out.
Perry: How? I don't care how. I've got nowhere to go.
Tifa: Well, I hate to ask this of you but we could use some help.
Perry: For what?
Tifa: Well let me explain.
She went on about how they were fighting against the Shinra Corporation. I knew she'd say that. It was easy to understand mainly because I've played through this game.
Tifa: Would you join AVALANCHE and help us?
Perry: I would but I've got no weapons or anything.
Tifa: Oh, I've got something for that.
She walked to the back of the room I was in and rustled through some things looking for something. Begin my usual self I couldn't help but stare at her ass.
Tifa: Here.
She produced a long sword with the word Sabre engraved on it.
I held it up and swung it around a little bit. It was lightweight and durable. I sheathed it on my back with the sheath Tifa had also given me.
Perry: Thanks.
Tifa: No problem.
I began to walk towards the pinball machine to head upstairs when I heard a lot of people scramble inside.
I got a little startled by this and just jumped and wrapped my arms around Tifa's neck.
Tifa: …
She gave me this weirdo look and I just smiled innocently back at her.
I let go reluctantly. I mean I thought she was beautiful and I didn't want to let go.
The two of us headed upstairs.
Everyone greeted Tifa when she arrived but once they noticed me they just stared.
Perry: uh…hi…
Lucky for me Tifa introduced me to everyone. After a couple of minutes we were back downstairs again.
Barret: So new guy.
Perry: Perry.
Barret: Yeah. Tifa tells me your gonna help us out here.
Perry: That's the idea.
Barret: You seem a bit young but we need the help.
Perry: Glad to help.
What was I saying? I knew what I would have to do. Or else I wouldn't be wearing that sword on my back. I had no idea how to use one or even if I could kill something.
Barret: Well. Tomorrow we go over the plan.
Then him and Cloud got into a fight and Barret ended up throwing Biggs against the wall.
Cloud: All I want now is my money! Then I'm outta here!
With that he turned and walked towards the pinball machine. Passing by me first.
Cloud: Excuse me!
Not wanted to get on the wrong foot with this guy I let him pass. But Tifa stopped him.
Tifa: Cloud. You really didn't mean those things, did you?
Cloud: Don't get me wrong. I don't care about Shinra, Soldier, AVALANCHE, or the Planet for that matter.
He got on the machine and went upstairs.
Tifa: ohhhh
I walked up to her and put my arm around her.
Perry: Why so sad?
Tifa: It's just that he well…shouldn't act like that. And it's about something more personal.
Perry: Why don't you tell him that? I'm sure he'd listen to you.
Taking my arm from her she faced me.
Tifa: You're right! I'm gonna do that. Thanks, Perry!
She gave me a big smile and went upstairs.
Perry: I was hoping for a kiss.
Then the large man at the table got my attention.
Wedge: Hey there! You got the hots for Tifa I see, ya?
This felt like the time in an RPG when I had to choose an option like Yes I do or No not really.
Perry: Well yeah.
Wedge: She'll be a tough one to get to, but you seem to be getting along well already.
Perry: Ok.
Barret came past me and climbed upstairs.
After about an hour the three came back down and told us all to get some sleep.
I was next to last to go to sleep; just Barret and me were up. I spotted Tifa sleeping soundly on an old mattress. There was a pillow under the table so I grabbed that and parked right in front of her.
Perry (softly): Sweet dreams.
She was even more beautiful in sleep. But soon I drifted into dreamland. Ironically I didn't dream of Tifa at all.
During the night I awoke for some reason.
It appears that Barret's snoring really can keep you up. But what caught my attention even more was Tifa had her arm around me. Of course it was probably because she was turning in her sleep.
I fell asleep again.
When I finally awoke in the morning everyone but Cloud was up.
I got up and went upstairs.
Tifa: Good morning Perry!
Perry: yawn…Morning Tifa!
Tifa: How'd you sleep?
Perry: Very well.
Tifa: I noticed you slept next to me.
Perry: Yeah.
Tifa: Can we walk outside for a second?
Perry: Sure.
We both went outside and began to talk.
Tifa: Why did you sleep near me?
Perry: Well, I feel safe around you. You were the first person I met here.
Tifa: and…?
Perry: and…I kinda like you.
Tifa: Oh!
She sounded very surprised that a person would like her. I mean with a figure like hers she would be liked by about a thousand people.
Tifa: Well, we can be friends but nothing too serious.
Perry: Aw man!
Tifa: Sorry.
Perry: I'll do that on one condition.
Tifa: And that would be…?
Perry: When we all have a break from this action would you at least let me take you out on a date once?
Tifa:…..once!
Perry: Oh thanks!
Me being the "ladies man" that I think I am just scored a date with Tifa. It probably won't be soon but I did it.
Tifa: Let's get prepared.
Perry: Oh yeah. I should get my sword.
After a couple minutes I had everything.
Barret: Here ya go newcomer.
Barret handed me a green orb. It made me feel a bit refreshed holding it. Using my head I concluded it was Restore Materia.
Barret: Use it if you get hurt.
Perry: I'll keep it in mind.
We all marched to the train station. As we boarded the train I was filled in a little more on the mission.
Barret: Okay. We gotta jump off this train in two minutes. Be ready.
Tifa: Hey, Perry! Why don't you look at the rail system map with me?
Perry: Sure why not?
The two of us walked to it and then the train went red and an alarm sounded.
All I could think was what's happening? Oh no! The lockdown!
Perry: What?
Tifa: The ID checkpoint should have been further up.
[unidentified persons located in Car #1, proceeding to lockdown]
Barret cam storming in.
Barret: The %*$&# goin on?
Perry: We'd better run!
And that's what we did. I ran as fast as I could until we got to the end of the train.
Barret: Let's go guys. Outta this door!
Tifa went first as I thought she would. Then I went next.
I hit the rails with a thud. My body rolled uncontrollably until I was at Tifa's feet.
Tifa: You alright?
Perry: I've had better.
She helped me up and we looked back as we saw Cloud and Barret approach.
Barret: We a'ight?
Cloud: I believe so.
Barret: Biggs, Wedge, and Jesse took care of everything so we should be fine.
With that we all marched onwards until we got to a bunch of security beams.
Perry: I doubt we can pass these.
Cloud: Those are Shinra's high security beams. We'd be dead meat if we fell into one.
Perry: Maybe that hole.
There was a tiny hole in the wall on the left.
Barret: That's one damn tiny hole!
Tifa: It doesn't look like there is anything that can get us stuck.
With that all of us slid down the hole. Then next thing you know we're underneath the plate.
Perry: Wow!
Cloud: Not much time for staring, we'd better move.
Perry: But I wasn't…oh…
I had thought he meant Tifa. I wasn't staring at her though. Come to think of it I haven't for awhile.
We finally reached the reactor and then after we set the bomb it looked like smooth sailing.
Barret: That was a piece o cake.
Perry: I was…
Just then I remembered something.
Perry: Air Buster!
Cloud: Who?
Just then the Shinra Soldiers came in from the left and the President came by and did his little speech.
Barret: I hear sumthin!
Then there he was! Air Buster! He was huge. And I didn't want to start my fighting career with him.
Then it split us up. Cloud and I were facing its back and it was turned to Barret and Tifa.
Cloud: This thing is just a machine shouldn't be too tough.
He used what looked like a Bolt spell. Good too cause he was weak to it. But he counterattacked as planned. AT ME!
Perry: Ah, hurt like hell!
Then it got worse.
Air Buster: Program One Engage! Big Bomber!
Then the two bombs hit me and I seriously felt like I was about to die.
Cloud: Here.
He handed me a Potion. I drank it with every ounce of life I had and some of my injuries vanished.
Perry: Time for you to go!
I felt a new surge of rage inside me. A limit break, just then a new technique popped into my head.
Perry: Heavy Swipe!
I ran full speed at the machine and stopped and swung my sword like a baseball bat at him doing a large amount of damage.
The machine used a rear gun and shot Tifa dead on.
Perry: Tifa! Hang in there!
Concentrating on healing her I managed to use the Restore Materia to cast Cure.
Her health returned to normal.
Cloud hit him with a few more spells of Bolt and he began to spark. Oh No!
Perry: Cloud, look out!
I stepped back before Air Buster exploded and Cloud was hanging on by a small wire.
Tifa: No, Cloud, you can't die yet!
Cloud: I know!
The reactor exploded and I saw Cloud fall down into the slum below but now what about me?
Barret: YO!
Tifa: Perry, can you make it across?
Perry: No.
Barret: Look out!
The Shinra Troops were behind me and started coming after me. I fought them off one after the other but wasn't able to fight them all back.
Biggs, Wedge, and Jesse showed up and forced Tifa and Barret to leave before it got worse.
The last thing Tifa saw was me being knocked out cold and being dragged away.
Lost within Final Fantasy 7
Today wasn't an average day for me. I had been driven to a large building where I was to test out a newly designed virtual reality system that would allow me to live my favorite video games.
Naturally I jumped at the chance. I had brought a game I had always wanted to live, Final Fantasy 7.
When I arrived I was directed to a large room with a giant generator and a chair in the center of the room. They took the game and loaded its data into the machine and I put on a pair of goggles that allowed me to see what was going on.
All I could think of as they started the program was "I've always dreamed of this" little did I know my dream was about to come true. My name is Perry.
A surge of electricity shocked the machine and then I blacked out.
When I awoke I was nowhere near the room I was in. I was in a wooded area and in the distance I could make out a small run down village that seemed familiar.
All that ran through my mind was how to get back to where I was and where the hell I was.
Naturally I walked towards the village.
I became very weak and tired. It was dark when I reached the village. I knew I was dreaming when on one of the building was written in large letters "Seventh Heaven".
Perry: This can't be…
I suspected that somehow I was inside Final Fantasy 7. But more important at the time was my fatigue.
I entered the bar and saw a familiar figure I daydreamed about a lot.
Perry: T..T…Tifa Lockhe…
I blacked out before I could finish.
I was conscious again but couldn't open my eyes.
Perry: ugh
???: Oh, you're finally awake!
Perry: Where am I?
???: Downstairs.
Perry: ugh. Why can't I see?
???: Oops! Almost forgot.
The person I was speaking to removed a moist towel from my forehead.
Perry: You?
Tifa: Hello. Are you feeling better?
Perry: Not really.
Tifa: What's troubling you?
What's troubling me you ask? Well for one I'm inside a video game and I'm staring eye to eye with Tifa Lockheart.
Perry: I don't know.
Tifa: You wandered in here and said my name and blacked out.
Perry: Why does my forehead hurt?
Tifa: You have a scar there.
Perry: From what?
Tifa: I don't know. It was there when you came in.
Perry: I'm so lost.
Tifa: oh! How come?
How come? Man, I've thought of a million things to say to Tifa but never actually believed I'd be able to say it to the real deal. She was even more stunning face to face rather than a pair of polygons.
Perry: I don't know how I got here.
Tifa: Maybe I can help find out.
Perry: How? I don't care how. I've got nowhere to go.
Tifa: Well, I hate to ask this of you but we could use some help.
Perry: For what?
Tifa: Well let me explain.
She went on about how they were fighting against the Shinra Corporation. I knew she'd say that. It was easy to understand mainly because I've played through this game.
Tifa: Would you join AVALANCHE and help us?
Perry: I would but I've got no weapons or anything.
Tifa: Oh, I've got something for that.
She walked to the back of the room I was in and rustled through some things looking for something. Begin my usual self I couldn't help but stare at her ass.
Tifa: Here.
She produced a long sword with the word Sabre engraved on it.
I held it up and swung it around a little bit. It was lightweight and durable. I sheathed it on my back with the sheath Tifa had also given me.
Perry: Thanks.
Tifa: No problem.
I began to walk towards the pinball machine to head upstairs when I heard a lot of people scramble inside.
I got a little startled by this and just jumped and wrapped my arms around Tifa's neck.
Tifa: …
She gave me this weirdo look and I just smiled innocently back at her.
I let go reluctantly. I mean I thought she was beautiful and I didn't want to let go.
The two of us headed upstairs.
Everyone greeted Tifa when she arrived but once they noticed me they just stared.
Perry: uh…hi…
Lucky for me Tifa introduced me to everyone. After a couple of minutes we were back downstairs again.
Barret: So new guy.
Perry: Perry.
Barret: Yeah. Tifa tells me your gonna help us out here.
Perry: That's the idea.
Barret: You seem a bit young but we need the help.
Perry: Glad to help.
What was I saying? I knew what I would have to do. Or else I wouldn't be wearing that sword on my back. I had no idea how to use one or even if I could kill something.
Barret: Well. Tomorrow we go over the plan.
Then him and Cloud got into a fight and Barret ended up throwing Biggs against the wall.
Cloud: All I want now is my money! Then I'm outta here!
With that he turned and walked towards the pinball machine. Passing by me first.
Cloud: Excuse me!
Not wanted to get on the wrong foot with this guy I let him pass. But Tifa stopped him.
Tifa: Cloud. You really didn't mean those things, did you?
Cloud: Don't get me wrong. I don't care about Shinra, Soldier, AVALANCHE, or the Planet for that matter.
He got on the machine and went upstairs.
Tifa: ohhhh
I walked up to her and put my arm around her.
Perry: Why so sad?
Tifa: It's just that he well…shouldn't act like that. And it's about something more personal.
Perry: Why don't you tell him that? I'm sure he'd listen to you.
Taking my arm from her she faced me.
Tifa: You're right! I'm gonna do that. Thanks, Perry!
She gave me a big smile and went upstairs.
Perry: I was hoping for a kiss.
Then the large man at the table got my attention.
Wedge: Hey there! You got the hots for Tifa I see, ya?
This felt like the time in an RPG when I had to choose an option like Yes I do or No not really.
Perry: Well yeah.
Wedge: She'll be a tough one to get to, but you seem to be getting along well already.
Perry: Ok.
Barret came past me and climbed upstairs.
After about an hour the three came back down and told us all to get some sleep.
I was next to last to go to sleep; just Barret and me were up. I spotted Tifa sleeping soundly on an old mattress. There was a pillow under the table so I grabbed that and parked right in front of her.
Perry (softly): Sweet dreams.
She was even more beautiful in sleep. But soon I drifted into dreamland. Ironically I didn't dream of Tifa at all.
During the night I awoke for some reason.
It appears that Barret's snoring really can keep you up. But what caught my attention even more was Tifa had her arm around me. Of course it was probably because she was turning in her sleep.
I fell asleep again.
When I finally awoke in the morning everyone but Cloud was up.
I got up and went upstairs.
Tifa: Good morning Perry!
Perry: yawn…Morning Tifa!
Tifa: How'd you sleep?
Perry: Very well.
Tifa: I noticed you slept next to me.
Perry: Yeah.
Tifa: Can we walk outside for a second?
Perry: Sure.
We both went outside and began to talk.
Tifa: Why did you sleep near me?
Perry: Well, I feel safe around you. You were the first person I met here.
Tifa: and…?
Perry: and…I kinda like you.
Tifa: Oh!
She sounded very surprised that a person would like her. I mean with a figure like hers she would be liked by about a thousand people.
Tifa: Well, we can be friends but nothing too serious.
Perry: Aw man!
Tifa: Sorry.
Perry: I'll do that on one condition.
Tifa: And that would be…?
Perry: When we all have a break from this action would you at least let me take you out on a date once?
Tifa:…..once!
Perry: Oh thanks!
Me being the "ladies man" that I think I am just scored a date with Tifa. It probably won't be soon but I did it.
Tifa: Let's get prepared.
Perry: Oh yeah. I should get my sword.
After a couple minutes I had everything.
Barret: Here ya go newcomer.
Barret handed me a green orb. It made me feel a bit refreshed holding it. Using my head I concluded it was Restore Materia.
Barret: Use it if you get hurt.
Perry: I'll keep it in mind.
We all marched to the train station. As we boarded the train I was filled in a little more on the mission.
Barret: Okay. We gotta jump off this train in two minutes. Be ready.
Tifa: Hey, Perry! Why don't you look at the rail system map with me?
Perry: Sure why not?
The two of us walked to it and then the train went red and an alarm sounded.
All I could think was what's happening? Oh no! The lockdown!
Perry: What?
Tifa: The ID checkpoint should have been further up.
[unidentified persons located in Car #1, proceeding to lockdown]
Barret cam storming in.
Barret: The %*$&# goin on?
Perry: We'd better run!
And that's what we did. I ran as fast as I could until we got to the end of the train.
Barret: Let's go guys. Outta this door!
Tifa went first as I thought she would. Then I went next.
I hit the rails with a thud. My body rolled uncontrollably until I was at Tifa's feet.
Tifa: You alright?
Perry: I've had better.
She helped me up and we looked back as we saw Cloud and Barret approach.
Barret: We a'ight?
Cloud: I believe so.
Barret: Biggs, Wedge, and Jesse took care of everything so we should be fine.
With that we all marched onwards until we got to a bunch of security beams.
Perry: I doubt we can pass these.
Cloud: Those are Shinra's high security beams. We'd be dead meat if we fell into one.
Perry: Maybe that hole.
There was a tiny hole in the wall on the left.
Barret: That's one damn tiny hole!
Tifa: It doesn't look like there is anything that can get us stuck.
With that all of us slid down the hole. Then next thing you know we're underneath the plate.
Perry: Wow!
Cloud: Not much time for staring, we'd better move.
Perry: But I wasn't…oh…
I had thought he meant Tifa. I wasn't staring at her though. Come to think of it I haven't for awhile.
We finally reached the reactor and then after we set the bomb it looked like smooth sailing.
Barret: That was a piece o cake.
Perry: I was…
Just then I remembered something.
Perry: Air Buster!
Cloud: Who?
Just then the Shinra Soldiers came in from the left and the President came by and did his little speech.
Barret: I hear sumthin!
Then there he was! Air Buster! He was huge. And I didn't want to start my fighting career with him.
Then it split us up. Cloud and I were facing its back and it was turned to Barret and Tifa.
Cloud: This thing is just a machine shouldn't be too tough.
He used what looked like a Bolt spell. Good too cause he was weak to it. But he counterattacked as planned. AT ME!
Perry: Ah, hurt like hell!
Then it got worse.
Air Buster: Program One Engage! Big Bomber!
Then the two bombs hit me and I seriously felt like I was about to die.
Cloud: Here.
He handed me a Potion. I drank it with every ounce of life I had and some of my injuries vanished.
Perry: Time for you to go!
I felt a new surge of rage inside me. A limit break, just then a new technique popped into my head.
Perry: Heavy Swipe!
I ran full speed at the machine and stopped and swung my sword like a baseball bat at him doing a large amount of damage.
The machine used a rear gun and shot Tifa dead on.
Perry: Tifa! Hang in there!
Concentrating on healing her I managed to use the Restore Materia to cast Cure.
Her health returned to normal.
Cloud hit him with a few more spells of Bolt and he began to spark. Oh No!
Perry: Cloud, look out!
I stepped back before Air Buster exploded and Cloud was hanging on by a small wire.
Tifa: No, Cloud, you can't die yet!
Cloud: I know!
The reactor exploded and I saw Cloud fall down into the slum below but now what about me?
Barret: YO!
Tifa: Perry, can you make it across?
Perry: No.
Barret: Look out!
The Shinra Troops were behind me and started coming after me. I fought them off one after the other but wasn't able to fight them all back.
Biggs, Wedge, and Jesse showed up and forced Tifa and Barret to leave before it got worse.
The last thing Tifa saw was me being knocked out cold and being dragged away.