Cargo ship
CLOUD
We’re heading for a new continent—over the sea… …wearing Shin-Ra uniforms.
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Special Note: To incorporate the disguises, I slightly changed the character names in this cargo ship part. The mod just has them called by their regular names. Ex: Yuffie is now Sailor Yuffie, etc.
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The cargo ship takes off from Junon Harbor and begins to sail. Back in the cargo hold, the sailors are busy working while Shin-Ra infantrymen stand guard. A disgruntled sailor occasionally walks behind the crates and takes a drink of something.
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DISGRUNTLED SAILOR NPC
I work my fingers to the bone, but, apparently, that’s not good enough! The new president’s probably the same. All we ever get are orders, orders, and more orders!
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SAILOR YUFFIE
Urrrgh… This is why… I hate ships. Hey, Cloud, you got any Tranquillizers?
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CLOUD
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Here.
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No. Sorry.
SAILOR YUFFIE (Here.)
Thanks. …blurgh…! That’s bitter!
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If Cloud offered, but does not possess a Tranquilizer…
Ugh, you don’t have any. Unless something important crops up, I need to be left alone.
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SAILOR YUFFIE (No. Sorry.)
If it’s not important, then leave me alone.
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SAILOR YUFFIE
…The others? I dunno. Aren’t they hiding around here somewhere? How should I know? …ugh…urk…
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Cloud jolts away from Yuffie and continues on through the cargo hold of the ship.
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Hehe… It’s me, Aerith. Hey, Cloud, did you see that airship at Junon?
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CLOUD
I heard it was big, but I didn’t expect it to be THAT big.
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Yeah, it was REALLY something! Do you think I’ll ever get to ride on it?
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CLOUD
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I’ll take you on it someday
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Who knows?
CLOUD (I’ll take you on it someday)
Here’s hoping.
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Wow! I’m really looking forward to it!
If Cloud talks to Aerith again…
Let’s ride it together, okay? Promise me! Promise me!
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CLOUD (Who knows?)
It’s a Shin-Ra weapon. We should probably destroy it.
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Yeah… But I really want to ride on it—even if it’s just the once.
If Cloud talks to Aerith again…
I’d really like to ride on that airship—even if it’s just the once.
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An infantryman stands guard at the door to the engine room.
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SHIN-RA INFANTRYMAN GUARD NPC
I sure hope you’re pulling your weight, like me… Both the new president and Heidegger are on board. This is our chance for a promotion!
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A sailor runs up and down the stairs to the ship’s deck.
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SAILOR NPC
Nothing’s gonna stop me! I’ll show the new president what I’m made of!
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Cloud heads up the stairs to the ship’s deck. Once on the deck, there are two sailors wandering around and an infantryman located on the lookout tower.
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INFANTRYMAN TIFA
Salutes.
Sir! Nothing to report, sir! Hehehe. It’s me. Tifa. Did I surprise you? You know what? I really hate this uniform. Uniforms, soldiers, war… I hate them all. They take away everything important—all the people you love. I hope our fight’s over soon. Right, Cloud?
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CLOUD
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Yeah
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Hm…
INFANTRYMAN TIFA (Yeah)
Yeah! Okay, sir, I shall continue my watch better than ever! …Hehe.
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INFANTRYMAN TIFA (Hm…)
Cloud, is wearing those clothes getting to you? Do they make you wish that you were still a Soldier? I hope not.
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DECK SAILOR 1 NPC
President Rufus and his men are on the bridge. You’ll get thrashed if they see you slacking!
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC
Hey, what’s wrong, kid? Got no pep? A seaman’s gotta have umph!
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CLOUD
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I’m tired
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Something’s missing
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Leave me alone (If selected, nothing happens.)
DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (I’m tired)
I’ve got just the thing… ‘Invincible Alpha’—the seaman’s super drink!! It’ll have you up and at it in no time! Only 250 gil!
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CLOUD
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I’ll take it
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I’m fine, thanks
DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (I’ll take it)
Thanks, buddy! You can’t sail without it. If you were only allowed to take one thing onto the boat, it’d have to be that! Wa, ha, ha, ha!
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Cloud drinks it. HP/MP restored!
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If Cloud doesn’t have enough money…
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC
Hey! You don’t have enough money!
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (I’m fine thanks)
Hey! A seaman shouldn’t be so stingy!
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (Something’s missing)
‘Missing’, eh?
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An Item Store opens up.
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Cloud continues toward the front of the ship, but an infantryman blocks the way.
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DECK INFANTRYMAN NPC
Oh, man. We’re almost at Costa del Sol. When we get there, I’m taking a long overdue vacation. I think I’ll go down to the beach and get a tan.
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Cloud climbs a ladder to the upper deck. An infantryman wobbles back and forth on the upper most deck.
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INFANTRYMAN RED
…It’s me…Red. I’m a little unsteady… Luckily, humans take things at face value, so I shouldn’t get caught. I make a fine human, don’t I?
Red turns around. His tail is sticking out of the uniform. He turns back around.
It’s quite difficult standing on two feet…
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Cloud continues searching and goes back down to the cargo hold.
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DISGRUNTLED SAILOR NPC
Hmph… ‘Big chance for a promotion’, MY ASS! The only one who’s gonna benefit from this is the chief. Workers like us always get shafted.
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Have you seen Barrett? I hope he’s not doing anything stupid...
Cloud makes his way back toward the bridge and finds that the Deck Infantryman NPC has gone. He continues on to the bridge. Sailor Barrett is standing there and watching Rufus and Heidegger through a window.
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SAILOR BARRETT
Look, Cloud. It’s Rufus and Heidegger. They’re this close, and we can’t touch ‘em… Grr! Jackasses. Look at ‘em, laughin’ away! Because of them… Biggs, Wedge, Jessie! Grrr… Grrrrr…! Grrrrrrr…!!
Sailor Barrett runs away from the window and starts shaking his fist.
ARGH! I can’t take it anymore! I’m gonna settle this right here, right now!
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LOUDSPEAKER TEXT
This is an urgent announcement! We have a stowaway on board! Those not on detail are to search the ship immediately! Report if and when the intruder is found!
Through the window, Heidegger can be seen running off of the ship’s bridge. Rufus follows behind at a walking pace.
I repeat… We have a stowaway on board! Those not on detail are to search the ship immediately! Report if and when the intruder is found!
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SAILOR BARRETT
Shit! Did they spot us? No, I don’t think it’s us. Could it be… Tifa and the others? This is the last thing we need. Let’s go, Cloud!
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Barrett and Cloud meet up with everyone on the main deck.
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SAILOR BARRETT
You all right?
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INFANTRYMAN TIFA
Are you okay?
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Looking around.
Huh?
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INFANTRYMAN TIFA
Is everyone here?
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SAILOR BARRETT
Hey, wait. You don’t think that suspicious stowaway is… …Sephiroth!?
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INTANTRYMAN TIFA
Do you think so?
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SAILOR BARRETT
The hell am I supposed to know!?
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CLOUD
Let’s find out.
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INFANTRYMAN RED
It’s the most logical thing to do. So, who’s going?
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Sailor Yuffie backs away.
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SAILOR YUFFIE
I… I’m fine, thanks… It’s not like I’m interested in Sephiroth. And, besi-- …ugh…urk…
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Cloud picks who will go with him. Cloud and the chosen party members are back in their normal clothes. The others are still in Shin-Ra disguises.
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CLOUD
…Sephiroth… All right, let’s go!
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Special Note: If Cloud talks to the party members again before going down to the cargo hold, he can keep switching out his party.
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SAILOR BARRETT
I’m goin’ too!
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INFANTRYMAN AERITH
Could it really be Sephiroth?
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INFANTRYMAN TIFA
Take me with you!
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INFANTRYMAN RED
These clothes are too tight. May I come along?
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SAILOR YUFFIE
I thought I told you I’m… …ugh…urk…
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC
Say, who are you? You’re not a part of the crew. Oh well. A seaman never gets hung up on details. How are you feeling kid?
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CLOUD
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I’m tired
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Something’s missing
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Leave me alone (If selected, nothing happens.)
DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (I’m tired)
I’ve got just the thing… ‘Invincible Alpha’—the seaman’s super drink!! It’ll have you up and at it in no time! Only 250 gil!
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CLOUD
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I’ll take it
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I’m fine, thanks
DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (I’ll take it)
Thanks, buddy! You can’t sail without it. If you were only allowed to take one thing onto the boat, it’d have to be that! Wa, ha, ha, ha!
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Cloud drinks it. HP/MP restored!
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If Cloud doesn’t have enough money…
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC
Hey! You don’t have enough money!
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (I’m fine thanks)
Hey! A seaman shouldn’t be so stingy!
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DECK SAILOR 2 NPC (Something’s missing)
‘Missing’, eh?
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An Item Store opens up.
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Cloud and the others go down to the cargo hold. An infantryman and two sailors all lie on the floor.
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CARGO HOLD SAILOR 1 NPC
…
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CARGO HOLD SAILOR 2 NPC
…
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CARGO HOLD INFANTRYMAN NPC
The engine room… …A strange… person… No. That… That thing’s not… human.
If checked on again…
…
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Cloud and the others head into the engine room. Another sailor and infantryman lie on the ground. One Shin-Ra soldiers stands in front of the engine.
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ENGINE ROOM SAILOR NPC
…
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ENGINE ROOM INFANTRYMAN NPC
…
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As Cloud approaches the man standing…
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CLOUD
Sephiroth?
The man turns around and falls to the ground before disappearing.
No… not Sephiroth!
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SEPHIROTH
My long slumber is at an end. Time… The time… has come.
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BARRETT
Cloud! Look!!
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AERITH
Cloud! Look!!
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TIFA
Cloud! Look!!
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RED
Over there, Cloud!!
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YUFFIE
O-over there!!
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Sephiroth rises up through the floor.
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CLOUD
Sephiroth! So you ARE alive!
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SEPHIROTH
Who are you?
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CLOUD
You don’t remember? It’s me, Cloud.
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SEPHIROTH
Cloud…
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CLOUD
Sephiroth, what’s this all about? What are you doing?
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SEPHIROTH
The time… has come…
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CLOUD
What? What do you mean? Be more—
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Sephiroth flies off through the ceiling. Cloud and the party enter the battle with Jenova Birth. After defeating it, a piece of tentacle remains.
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AERITH
I’ve seen this before…
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TIFA
Hmm. I’ve seen this somewhere before.
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RED
Isn’t this the thing that was taken from the Shin-Ra Building?
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YUFFIE
Eeew! What IS it!? GROSS!
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Cloud bends down to look at it more closely.
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CLOUD
…Jenova. It’s Jenova’s arm.
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BARRETT
You sayin’ he’s been walkin’ ‘round with this thing?
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AERITH
Jenova… He’s been carrying this thing around with him?
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TIFA
Jenova… He’s been carrying this thing around with him?
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RED
So, Sephiroth took Jenova… But for what reason?
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YUFFIE
…gag… I’m sick enough as it is, without having to see THAT!
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The tentacle disappears.
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CLOUD
So… it was Sephiroth.
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AERITH
‘The time has come’. I think that’s what he said.
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TIFA
He said the time has come?
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RED
‘The time has come’. What does this mean?
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YUFFIE
He was mumbling something about it being time!
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CLOUD
‘The time has come’?
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BARRETT
I dunno what’s goin’ on! Cloud, can you tell us what’s happened so far?
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AERITH
Hmm… I don’t understand. Hey, Cloud, can you explain it to us?
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TIFA
Things are getting complicated. Cloud, why don’t you explain what’s happened so far?
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RED
Hm… This is getting complicated. Cloud, why don’t you tell us what you know?
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YUFFIE
What? Why? Who? When? C’mon, Cloud, give us a quick run down.
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CLOUD
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I’ll try
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I can’t be bothered (If selected, nothing happens)
CLOUD (I’ll try)
I’ll try, but don’t interrupt me while I’m explaining. Sephiroth said he was going off in search of the Promised Land—a place he believed would help him become ruler of the planet. That was five years ago. Then he reappeared and murdered President Shinra. And, just now, we also saw him. He was carrying Jenova. He’s taking his mother, Jenova, with him to the Promised Land. I guess that’s about it.
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LOUDSPEAKER TEXT
Dock workers… We will be arriving at the Costa del Sol harbour in five minutes. Commence docking procedure.
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BARRETT
Whoa! We better hide somewhere!
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AERITH
It’s probably not a good idea to stay here.
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TIFA
We need to hide.
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RED
I don’t think it’s wise to stay here.
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YUFFIE
…phew… We finally made it. Now, we’d better hide. …urk…
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As they leave the engine room, Cloud turns back to where Sephiroth was.
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CLOUD
He’s alive. The Promised Land—does it really exist?
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Cloud exits and the ship dock into the Costa del Sol harbour.