The Difference between the light....

[Sephiroth]

Sephiroth landed softly ontop of a tower but was relieved to see that none of the wutai here recognized him. They didn't even see him. Sephiroth sighed with relief and gazed around looking for a good place to hide.

[kaoru]

His gazing would eventually fall on a young woman also perched on the tower. With one look she almost fell off. Wide eyed she stared at him, the one winged angel himself, Sephiroth. She smirked as she thought of his sword being thrust through Cloud by her hand as the lord applauded.

Just then she stood, realizing this man did not know of her grudge and might throw her off the tower just for spotting him. So, she stared him down, wanting to speak first, help him, but not quite sure what to say to her idol.

[Sephiroth]

Sephiroth's blade flew out and pointed the point inches from her heart. No games, quick kill, he could kill her before she said one word and he knew she knew it.
'And what have we here? A bird with clipped wings?' Sephiroth purred slightly his aqua green eyes flashing with some humor.

[tifa]

Tifa stirred awake but she kept her eyes closed not sure really what to do. Sephiroth was talking to someone but she didn't know who and felt better just playing that she was still asleep.

[Sephiroth]

Sephiroth smiled and could sense Tifa's change in heart rate.
'Don't be coy girl I know you are awake. Just don't move.' Sephiroth said his aqua eyes shimmering.
'Now tell me who are you?' Sephiroth asked this obviously bold girl. She wasn't running from him so either she was being brave. Or stupid.

[kaoru]

"My name is Kaoru Xiah, and I..." She was about to explain her bounty on Cloud when she noticed Tifa suddenly stirring, just a twitch, at his side. There was now a choice, she could save and befriend Tifa, get close to Cloud and kill him herself, or appease Sephiroth and use him to kill Cloud. She felt a small compassion for her other idol as she knew her connection to Cloud, but he was her enemy and that made Tifa one too...unless she was helping her in her scheme. She strenghthened her stance, "I'd like to pledge allegance to you, long enough to kill the one person I despise, Cloud Strife." As the cursed name left her lips, she hoped to further appease the lord by dropping to one knee before his blade and bowing her head.

If he had any intention of rejecting her help and killing her, she knew her reflexes would save her from a master's attacks. "I have abilities that may be useful to you, My Lord." She then held her breath, waiting to see if the blade would approach or retreat from its looming place at her throat. Her thoughts used this time to think about playing both cards. Playing Sephiroth so she could help Tifa get to Cloud. Gain their trust and ruin it all the while she would be working under Sephiroth and do his dirty work for him. Oh if only he knew what devious things ran through her mind. How she wished to explain her plot to him, but now was not the time. Not in front of Tifa, and certainly not on top of some tower.

[Sephiroth]

Sephiroth was slightly surprised. Most considered him too be a demon.
'You wish to kill Cloud...' Sephiroth eyes closed in thought.
She could be useful, she could plant evidence even convince the other girl Tifa to join him. His goal was not only the destruction of Cloud but of Shinra as well... Sephiroth opened his eyes slowly and smiled drew back his blade and knelt at eye level placing the tip of the blde on the ground using it much like a staff and gazed into her eyes. He could see she was planning something.
'Do as you wish,' Sephiroth said softly an almost coy grin hinting at the corners of his mouth.
'But if you fail in your tasks....' Sephiroth said quietly and was standing the Masamune flashing and cutting across the top of the tower the top crashing to the ground below. He knew he made his point.

[kaoru]

"Of course," she said, almost laughing. The display of power made her a bit giddy, "may I stay wil you at least to take care of Tifa?" Yes she had a plan, and if she could take Tifa, Cloud and the others would go after Sephiroth, if not then she knew exactly how to continue. This plan was failsafe in every direction. "If you leave the girl with me, then I believe you' be free of being perused." She was sure the lord could handle himself even if he was.

[Sephiroth]

Sephiroth smiled softly.
'Perhaps....' Sephiroth said thoughtfully.
'Take her... and don't kill cloud when hegets here. I have a plan for him....' Sephiroth said gently and stepped closer and locked his eyes with Kaoru's.
'I am sure you can control yourself to that level correct?'

[kaoru]

"Yes sir," she bowed and carefully took Tifa, her eyes locked with his as well; for a moment, becoming lost in the green blue of his cat-like orbs, how gorgeous they were...She would take Tifa just inside the tower and wait for her to awaken, then she would set her plan into action. "I will do anything your lordship would ask of me." So she would not touch Cloud until he gave her the order, if Sephiroth would kill him, then her goal would be done. If Sephiroth weakened Cloud and gave her the pleasure of the final blow, then that would be even better. Her fantasies of Cloud's death continued...then suddenly she imagined her hands joined with Sephiroth's on the hilt of his sword, driving it into Cloud's heart at the same time. She imagined the warmth beneath the leather of the dark angel's gloves, the hard wood of the sword, Sephiroth's body pressing against her back as they both leaned forward, thrust the blade through the resistance of Cloud's body. Oh to have revenge for her family. Cloud Strife would die. Oh yes, somehow, by her hand or another, before her very eyes, he would die.

[Sephiroth]

Sephiroth smiled a breath away ffrom her.
'Good,' Sephiroth said with a twinkle in his eyes and turned away and flew off, but not before looking behind him.
'Junon, here I come.'

[kaoru]

Inside, she lay Tifa down and sat beside her. It was time to begin,

"Tifa? Tifa? Are you okay?" She gently shook her, "Can I get you something? Water?" This woman was another of her idols, and with plan in action, this was as good an opprotunity as ever to get close to her and learn a few things. She guessed if Tifa had overheard anything she had said to Sephiroth, her trust would be lost, "Please don't hate me Tifa, I only said those things to Sephiroth to save you. I'll help you get back to him. Will you trust me? I want to help you."

At this point, Kaoru wanted to play all sides of the game at once, help Tifa, lie to Sephiroth and at the same time, help Sephiroth and lie to Tifa. She was using everyone, and didn't know which of her lies were really lies at all, but she couldn't bring herself to care so long as Cloud ended up dead. In the end, she really didn't know which side she'd end up fighting for. Trust her, not trust her. Kaoru thought about how things could turn out, and found herself in a dizzying whirlpool of lies. She had no choice, the lies would remain. All that needed to be done was to weave this web, one lie at a time...and hope she didn't get stuck later.

[tifa]

Tifa sat up and looked at the woman. "Water would be nice." She said her throat dry from the lack there of. She didn't trust her but she also didn't know what to do. She had to get a hold of Cloud and let him know what was going on.

[kaoru]

Standing, she noticed a bucket at the side of the room filled with water that as more than likely stale. "It looks like this is all there is..." she said, hoisting the bucket over to her. "We've gotta get back to Cloud and tell him what Sephiroth plans to do." Then noticing Tifa's uneasy expression, "Please, Sephiroth would never have let you go if it weren't for me." She was half-begging for her trust, and stopped herself. "If you know where Cloud is I can get us there faster than most. And It won't leave a trail that is easily tracked."

There was a chance, that in Kaoru's growing web of lies, that she could change. If her heart could somehow be filled, by one side or the other, the those kind emotions of love and friendship, she could forgive Cloud and join the fight against Sephiroth in the end. This was unknown to dear Kaoru, she had never had someone special, thanks to that blond SOLDIER that had killed her family so long ago. She couldn't even imagine, apologizing to Cloud...and Tifa while holding the hand of some romantic interest or close friend.

If things went the other way, and she learned nothing of such good feelings, she might just remain Sephiroth's willing pawn until Cloud finally met his end...or if she met her own. She was one Sephiroth could fool by toying with her lonely, angry heart, and she would let it happen, if there was no one else in her heart to stop him.

"Tifa," she said, gathering her thoughts, "I know you heard what I told Sephiroth, but I only said those things to get you away from him," she paused, trying to read the other woman's expression, "I'm a friend, I want to help."

[tifa]

Tifa did a half laugh at the friend comment but then really looked at the woman infront of her. "Kaoru what is it that you are planning?" Tifa asked really not sure of what else to say.