To those who loved this world...
... and knew friendly company therein:
This Reunion is for you.
498 Years Earlier
Why does humankind even bother?
You destroy everything you've ever made and start over.
Like it'll be any different after that.
I suppose we're not good at facing our memories.
We'd rather guild the past.
Find something worthwile among the rubble and build the future with that.
And that's why you salvaged Mother?
To guild the past?
I guess, we were trying to rid ourselves of a more immediate problem.
You can't mean the Stigma?
You're the ones who brought that on yourselves in the first place.
I see...
I guess you really do have, a short memory.
No, not me.
You see, it is my choice to forget.
2 Weeks Ago
Tseng! Look at this.
Hm?
We found it.
Not a pretty sight, is it?
Who cares? Just get the damn thing.
'Reno, hurry up!'
You got it.
Whoa!
Sir, hurry!
Sir!
Who the hell is that?
Elena!
Go! Get out!
Tseng!
You ar...goin.. give her.. back...
The Lifestream.
That is, what we call the river of life that circles our planet...
... giving life to the world and everything in it.
The Shinra Electric Power Company, discovered a way...
... to use the Lifestream as an energy source.
Because of Shinra's energy, we were able to live very comfortable lives.
But, wasn't that, because we were taking away from the planet's life?
A lot of people sure thought so.
Shinra, used their power to try and stop anybody who got in their way.
Shinra had a special group of warriors called SOLDIER.
And all the SOLDIERs, had Jenova cells put inside them.
Jenova was a calamity that fell from the sky a long, long time ago...
... and tried to destroy the planet.
There was one SOLDIER, named Sephiroth...
... who was better than the rest.
But, when he found out about the horrible experiments that made him...
... he began to hate Shinra.
And then, over time, he began to hate everything...
... both Shinra, and the people that were against them.
Sephiroth, who hated the planet so much...
... wanted to make everything go away.
There were people who tried to stop Sephiroth.
There were many battles.
For every battle, there was more sadness.
Someone I loved, passed away and went back to the Lifestream.
And then, it came.
The chosen day.
When the planet itself, had to make the battles stop for good.
The Planet, used the Lifestream as a weapon...
... and when it burst out of the earth...
... all the fighting, all the greed and sadness...
... everything, was washed away.
"Sadness, was the price to see it end."
It's been 2 years, since they told me that.
Move it, move it.
Whoa.
Sis, let's go.
Yeah.
But, it looks like the planet is a lot angrier than we thought.
They call it Geostigma.
Well, Marlene? How does it look?
I beg of you, please don't let Denzel die, like all the others have.
"The commission report release this morning has revealed ..."
"... that Lifestream concentration in the atmosphere ..."
"... has been droped to a mere hundredth of the level 2 years ago."
"However, the concentration remains toxic..."
- He's not here anymore. "... around the Shinra Company main building as well as the company's mako reactors."
"To prevent the onset of Geostigma..."
"... the commission does advice that you stay away from these facilities..."
"... and the surrounding areas."
"Next up: Should Shinra be held financially responsible for the crisis?"
Cloud...
... where are you now?
Hi! Strife Delivery Service. You name it, we ship...
May I ask who's calling?
Of course I remember you.
You got a call from Reno. He's in Healen.
Says he's got work for you.
Cloud, how are you doing?
'You have no more messages.'
Hey, Kadaj? Is that where Big Brother lives?
Yeah.
Think he'll be happy to see us?
Not really. - Don't start crying, Yazoo.
But Mother's with him?
Maybe not.
Don't cry, Loz.
Look there, here he comes.
Where are you hiding Mother?
We know you hid her, Brother.
Don't tell me you're leading me on?
Because I think you do have Mother there.
No need to shout.
Put the president on.
You're starting to irritate me.
Don't run away like that.
Hey, it's me, Barret!
I did it! A new oil field! O-IL-FIELD!
A huge one, too!
We're sticking to plan, so I'll come to visit Marlene soon!
You let her know! I'll see you soon!
Reno called again.
He said to hurry, but he sounded a bit strange...
Be careful.
Looks like you're still good...
'Rude, look sharp!'
Just as expected from an ex-SOLDIER.
I see you haven't rusted a bit.
Rufus, you're alive? And do I feel sorry for you...
The day of the explosion... - What do you want from me?
... I managed to get out... - Who were the guys that attacked me?
... before it colla... - I'm leaving!
We need your assistance.
I'm not interest... - I acknowledge that Shinra...
... owes the planet a lot.
It goes without saying that my company and I...
... are the ones who put the world in the sorry state it's in.
So, we feel we have a responsibility to set things right.
'I'm still out here!'
We've already taken the first step...
... by conducting an investigation in Sephiroth's wake.
Two years have passed, and now that the world is recovering, what poses the biggest threat?
Well, that is clear. Geostigma.
And we have reason to believe, Sephiroth might be the one responsible for it.
The populace, blames Mako reactors, Mako energy, and even the Lifestream for causing the Stigma.
However, isn't that blame misplaced?
The Lifestream existed as long as the Planet, and Mako energy has been part of our lives for over 40 years.
And yet, there's absolutely no mention about Geostigma in recorded history.
Therefore, what happened during our time to change all that?
I can think of only one thing.
Sephiroth's awakened.
Sephiroth is dead.
Of course, but has his mind died?
What if somehow he dissolved into the Lifestream, and continued living within the Planet undiffused?
I know, it is merely my speculation.
However, it is a possibility.
And we can't cure the Stigma until we know the truth.
So we took action, and went to look for traces of Sephiroth.
Do you...
... remember where that was?
'Right, at the Northern Cave!'
What do you think we found?
You can relax. We didn't find anything.
However, not all went as planned.
We were interrupted, by three individuals.
Tseng!
Kadaj's gang.
Kadaj?
We're not sure what they're up to... we only have our guesses.
Leave me out of this.
You are going to give her back eventually.
How so?
Your ties to Sephiroth run as deep as ours.
If Kadaj's purpose is to do what's necessary to prepare for the moment.
We stand in the way, as his greatest threat.
Moment?
Sephiroth's...
... resurrection.
Are you done talking?
Let's get to the point.
In order to combat Kadaj, we need someone with your expertise.
Will you join us?
Former SOLDIER, Cloud.
Was I ever?
'Mother'? What is that about?
No clue. Kadaj mentioned something to you?
Rufus.
Are you hiding something from me?
I would never keep a secret, especially from a comrade.
I'm sure you wanted to learn more about the Stigma?
Clearly for the sake of those orphans you live with.
Don't you wish to see the smiles return to their faces?
All we want in the end, is to rebuild our world, Cloud.
But, I... - Come on, Cloud.
We can return Shinra to it's former glory.
Count me out.
- Reno! - Reno...
Does Cloud live here?
It seems that way.
What's this?
It's just like Denzel. Is Cloud sick too?
Why didn't he say anything?
Did he leave because he was sick?
He just wants to fight alone.
- Fight? - No...
I don't think he will fight at all.
Tifa?
Let's go home, Marlene?
No! I want to see Cloud!
I guess you're right.
- Wouldn't it be nice to see him? - Yeah.
Hey, what will we do when he gets here?
We'll all go home!
But before that, we'll give him a good talking to?
Agreed!
Now we just have to find Elena and the director.
Did the other employees give you any leads?
Nothing yet.
Who would've thought, Shinra's employees returning to work.
Now that's dedication. I'm telling you, this could be a fresh start.
Well, those who are alive have a lot to atone for.
It's been 2 years already, right?
It seems a lot, longer than that.
What a nightmare.
The world was nearly obliterated...
... and we were ones that...
Honestly though, how are we supposed to atone for that?
Too bad the director is not around.
Elena too.
I hope they're still alive.
They are.
Tseng is just like the President. They always escape from death.
I'm sure of it.
Damn right!
Found you.
Church?
Ah, I know that one.
I'll wait here.
'Your call to Sector 7 cannot be completed at this time.'
'Cloud? It's so rare for you to call here.'
'What happened?'
'Cloud?'
No, it's not.
'Alright then, isn't this Cloud's phone?'
I don't know.
'Who are you?'
I don't know. Please, I don't know what to do, I just can't...
'Are you, crying?'
'What happened? Are you okay?'
- 'Cloud! Cloud! Where are you?'
Hey!
Are you alright?
I sure hate liars.
I apologize. This time you're getting the truth.
The object you seek fell from the helicopter while we were running from you.
I'm afraid we were careless.
Is that right?
I swear it.
Fine. Then swear on these.
- Why are you doing this? - We need Mother's power.
The Reunion is coming and we need her.
Reunion?
My brothers and sisters who share Mother's cells will all assemble.
And together, we'll take revenge on the planet.
We've already sent out the invitations, but you know...
Someone's gone and hidden the guest of honor.
Invitations?
The Stigma. But you know all about that.
Mother's memetic legacy lives on in the Lifestream and makes it happen.
Mother does so much for us, and we don't even know where to find her.
But what can we do? We're just remnants, carrying her legacy.
Until we find Mother and receive her cells, we can't be whole again.
Geostigma and a legacy aren't enough.
Not for a true Reunion.
What do you mean by that?
Why mr. president, haven't you noticed?
Sorry about that.
The Stigma!
Can't you people just stay indoors?
Here.
I said I'd live out both our lives.
Easy to make that promise.
So you wanna be in SOLDIER? Hang in there!
Hey, you're doing ok? Good!
What're you gonna do, once we get to Midgar?
We're friends. For sure.
Old man, park us somewhere by the rocks!
Cloud, ride's over!
My dreams and honor...
... they're, yours now.
You are...
... my living legacy.
On that day, I swore I'd never forget.
But, I...
Don't pretend you're sad.
Why tremble with anger that's not even there?
Do you know why, Cloud?
All you are, is an empty puppet.
Wanna play?
Guess not, then.
Where's Mother?
Gross!
- Hey, where's Mother? - There's noone here!
Fine. Play with me?
This'll be entertaining.
Tifa!
She's not here.
I'm not crying!
Bring the kid, I got it.
Let's continue.
Cloud!
Just run!
About earlier, I'm sorry.
Thank you.
My brother...
Isn't, around anymore.
I see.
Hey, you've got the Stigma too, right?
Come on, they're gonna fix us.
Tifa?
Tifa!
You're late...
Who did this?
He didn't say.
Marlene?!
Damn!
You're pretty heavy.
You were living with some kids, right?
They ain't here.
Is that okay with you?
I just...
You're a real handful.
Tifa said to take you home.
Hold on.
Who are the people that are going to fix us?
I don't know.
Anyone would be fine.
So Big Brother was hiding it?
Powers forged in the Lifestream.
With this Materia, those powers will be ours.
So, those were a gift from Mother?
Yeah, should be.
Then, Brother is hiding Mother?
No. It's that president guy.
Keeping things hidden is something Shinra's people were always good at.
Then, we have to check everything that has to do with Shinra.
Pretty soon, we'll have plenty of help.
This is fun!
But first...
We need to have a talk with Brother.
He likes to pretend he's not part of the family.
It makes me sad, really sad.
Right...
Reno and Rude are out looking.
You have Geostigma, don't you?
So you think it's okay to just, give up and die like that?
I knew it.
There's no cure.
But, that's not stopping Denzel from fighting, is it?
Don't run, let's fight it together...
... we'll help each other, we'll do our best.
I guess it won't work, because we're not a 'real' family.
I think that...
... I'm not fit to help anyone anymore.
Not my family, not my friends.
No one.
Zuruzuru, zuruzuru...
I think she wants you to move on.
Did you find them?
Only a witness.
Saw them being taken away.
- Where are they? - At the Forgotten City.
Their hideout.
I have received, a very special gift from Mother.
The power to fight...
... against a planet that torments its people.
She gave this gift to all her children.
That's right.
You and I are brethren.
Brothers and sisters chosen...
... when we inherited Mother's memetic legacy through the Lifestream.
But...
... the planet doesn't approve of that.
It's doing everything it can to hold us back.
That's why, it's been racking our bodies with pain and filling our hearts with doubt!
Now, I will heal you.
And then we will go to Mother together.
We will join as a family and strike back at the planet!
Do as I do.
Denzel.
Denzel!
Mother, look.
All my new siblings.
They will keep me company, just until I find you.
You came!
Even though you're about to break, huh?
That's a good sign.
I want to ask.
Why exactly did you come?
I think, I want to be forgiven...
I want to be forgiven.
By who?
I knew you could make it.
I only came for the kids.
See this man? He's our Big Brother.
But, you know...
... it's a shame...
... he's a traitor.
Cloud!
I really can't save anyone, can I?
Vincent. What do you know about this?
I come here often.
I've seen what Kadaj's group is doing.
The Stigma.
It's a symptom of alien matter infesting the body...
... the body tries to elimate it and overcompensates.
Inside our bodies is a current, like the Lifestream...
That current, is what fights of any malevolent intruders.
What do you mean by intruders?
The Sephiroth gene. Jenova's memetic legacy.
Call it what you want.
You're well-informed.
Tseng and Elena.
They were brought here half-dead.
They must have been brutally tortured.
I did what I could to save them...
... but it was ugly.
Tortured?
They had it coming.
They got their hands on Jenova's head.
Then the 'Mother' Kadaj is looking for...
Heaven's dark harbinger. The calamity, Jenova.
If they wanted to, they could recreate Sephiroth.
Kadaj...
What is he?
I'd rather not know.
Marlene!
Cloud! Denzel... Tifa...
Tifa is all right.
I want to talk to Tifa!
May I?
I can't believe it!
Vincent, will you take Marlene back to the bar?
I'm gonna go get some answers from Shinra.
- You know I can't. - But...
Cloud, that's enough!
Why won't you ever listen to what we're trying to say?
Marlene, please give me some time.
There's a battle to be fought...
... but, it's not as simple as just fighting it. You understand?
No, I don't!
Cloud, is this really about fighting?
Where are they?
The Forgotten City.
Their hideout.
Take care of it.
- I have to go talk to Rufus. - Don't run!
I understand.
Even if you find the kids, you might not be able to help them.
Maybe something will happen that you won't be able to recover.
It scares you, doesn't it?
But, you need to think about now, and take it in.
Look at you. You think you have it hard, don't you?
It can be hard sharing your life with other people.
I know you don't want to be alone.
You don't answer your phone, but you don't throw it away either.
The hideout, it's all yours.
Tell me...
...have we lost to our memories?
But, I let you die.
Always dragging, zuruzuru zuruzuru,
... no, you should do the forgiving.
Are sins, ever forgiven?
I've never tried.
Tried?
Tried...
Marlene, let's go.
Well I'm gonna try.
I'll let you know how it goes.
It's me, Reeve.
How's work going?
I saw your flyer. How the hell do you stay in business?
You never change, Cloud.
I was thinking about helping you out, but I guess I'll call back another time.
- Later. - Surprise! It's me, Yuffie.
So, hey, all the kids are missing from Wutai.
Have you heard anything? Give me a ring and fill me in, okay?
I never blamed you, not once.
You came for me. That's all that matters.
- Hey, are you listening? - What the hell are you doing?
Denzel?
Denzel? Denzel?!
And what are we up to?
Mother's here, isn't she?
How do you figure?
This, what you call it?
Monument?
It was built by Shinra.
Wow, you used your head, didn't you?
Are we wrong?
Who knows.
We don't know anything about it either.
I see, I knew you sirfs couldn't be trusted.
Rude!
Say something!
Does it hurt?
Yeah.
But, Denzel's is much worse.
Can it be cured?
I don't know.
For Denzel's sake, you've been trying so hard to find a cure for it.
You knew about that?
Cloud, you should clean up your desk sometimes.
I guess so.
Say Cloud, because you couldn't fix Denzel's Stigma, is that the reason why you left?
Or is it because you had the Stigma too?
I just thought, I couldn't care for myself...
... let alone anyone else.
How can you look after your family if you can't even take care of yourself.
Or, at least that is what daddy would say.
Cloud, don't give up.
Marlene, Denzel, and Tifa. You were always there to help me.
You have always been there whenever I need you.
Well for now, it's my turn.
Sure.
Say, Kadaj. I've got a question for you.
Just one question then?
You said, you needed Jenova cells in order to be whole again.
What did you mean by that?
Him... He's coming back.
Sephiroth.
The nightmare.
I guess so.
Guess?
I never known Sephiroth.
Just... I sense him there.
It gets under my skin.
What if Mother loves Sephiroth more than...?
Poor little remnant.
It doesn't matter who she picks. You'll all meet the same end!
Mother came to this planet after a long journey.
To rid the cosmos of fools like you.
But, you know all about that.
Nothing's changed since Mother came here.
I have to change it, so she would be happy.
If Mother welded, I'd do anything for her.
The nightmare returns, huh?
As long as you exist, the nightmares will come again and again.
The Lifestream courses through our planet...
... back and forth across the borders of life and death.
If that cycle is the very truth of life...
... then history, too, will inevitably repeat itself.
So go on, bring your Jenovas and your Sephiroths.
It won't matter.
We'll do as life dictates...
... and stop you every single time.
Mr. president, is that an excuse for taking Mother?
Don't tell me you feel sorry?
Sorry?
Why, I've never had this much fun.
Glad to hear that.
Now, let's put an end to all of this.
Denzel, we've got to get away!
This, is...
Is it coming after us?
I don't wanna look.
Having fun, yet?
The time of my, life!
Can't you guys just call it a day?!
We will...
When you give back Mother, that'll be the end of everything.
Damn punks...
... what do you need Jenova's head for?
Forget your little Reunion and get a grip!
All we want is to be with Mother!
Mother will know what's best. When she's here, she'll tell us what to do.
Now, where is she?
'Mother', 'Mother'. It's Jenova's frigging head!
- Hey! - I will not have you refer to Mother that way.
You meanie!
We're sorry...
That's right...
Wait, why are we apologizing?
Tifa?
Bastard!
You look after your mother!
Barret!
Marlene's better be safe, right?
I can't watch!
Who's using my Materia?!
The bad guys, naturally.
Dammit!
Who's that?
The latest model, Sierra!
I'll give you the grand tour afterward!
Where can I buy a phone?
Who's that?
These are our friends.
Denzel, can you make it to the bar?
Enough!
Tifa!
Denzel!
Cloud!
I'm sorry I'm a little late.
It's alright.
Are you alright?
Marlene's safe. I took her home.
I feel a little lighter.
Maybe I wore it down, by dragging it so long.
I'll go back to the bar, then. I'll wait with Marlene.
Hey Cloud, we'll see you there, right?
I can do this!
You're late dammit!
Isn't this fun mr. president? What should we summon next?
- Mother? - A good son would have known.
Go, Cloud!
Haiya!
Fly!
It's not over yet!
Here!
Mother!
- Boss! - Boss!
Boss!
You mess with the wrong guy.
Rude!
This is bad! This is bad! This is very bad!
Hey, Rude. You're alright.
Yeah.
I'm just, peachy.
Grab on!
Hey, partner.
This thing, got any bite to it?
Shinra technology at its finest.
Oh, so you made this?
I don't know about the power, but it sure is flashy.
Oh-hoh!
You like that, don't you?
No overtime tonight, eh?
Mother!
Mother...
Mother!!!
Let's go, Cloud.
Finally, I have found Mother.
So, what happens now?
Mother will tell me.
I guess a remnant wouldn't really know.
So what if I'm a puppet.
Once upon a time, you were too!
Cloud, I brought you Materia!
- Don't shake it! - Yo, Cid! Land this junk heap.
Shut up! You want off, you jump off!
Let them fight alone.
Kadaj is an avatar of Sephiroth.
Think of him as a sort of larval form.
Larva? You mean he's some kinda insect?
Calm down, Princess!
So that punk's gonna become Sephiroth?
Wait, does Cloud know that?
Probably.
I see.
Let's leave them alone then.
I don't get it! Someone explain it to me!
This is man talk.
Sexist! Sexist!
Will you calm down, Princess!?
Some of the men ain't following either.
Two years ago... during our last battle...
... do you remember the strength we all had?
It's only been two years...
... but somehow that strength has slipped away.
I think Cloud has found it again though.
I'll give him 10 minutes.
Always a pain in the ass, that Cloud.
At least he's honest.
My Reunion... bet you're dying see it.
It's been a while, Cloud.
Your Stigma is gone?
How unfortunate.
You, just what is it that you want?
The ghosts of Geostigma victims...
... they will rejoin the Lifestream and circle the Planet...
... they will be chocking and corroding it.
What I really want, Cloud...
... is to sail the darkness of the cosmos with this planet as my vessel...
... just as my mother did long ago.
Then one day we'll find a new planet...
... and on its soil we'll create a shining future.
What will happen to this planet?
Well, that's up to you to decide.
Sister?
Where did you find this strength?
I'm not about to tell you!
I've thought of a wonderful present for you.
Shall I give you despair?
Get on your knees. I want to see you beg for forgiveness.
Is this the pain you felt before, Cloud?
Let me remind you again...
... and this time, engrave it into your memory.
Tell me what you cherish most.
I want to feel the pleasure of taking it away.
So you really think it looks hopeless?
If it were me, I still wouldn't give up.
Embrace your dreams.
And, whatever happens, protect your honor as SOLDIER.
Alright, so you never made into SOLDIER...
But it's what's inside that counts.
Zack.
Well, do you need a hand with him?
You already beat him once didn't you? It should be no problem.
Yeah.
Also... do you remember?
Right...
... I am, your living legacy.
Pitiful. You just don't get it at all.
There isn't anything I don't cherish!
Stay in my memories, where you belong.
I will never, be just a memory.
Brother...
Kadaj?
Come, you don't have to hang on any longer.
Mother, is that you?
Everyone's waiting, if you're ready...
He did it! We won!
- What did I tell you all? - You're the man Cloud!
If he just tries, Cloud can do anything.
Hold on tight, you guys!
You were always with us, weren't you?
Thank you.
Let's all go, together.
And play, together...
Cloud!
Cloud will come, he said he would.
Let's go.
Mother?
Again? Why does everyone keep calling me 'mother' lately?
I guess, they might be fond of you.
I think this one's outgrown me.
Tough luck, friend. She says, you don't have a place here.
Sister said to wait here, and Cloud will come back.
Welcome back.
I'm back.
There are still children with the Stigma.
Okay, it's time to get fixed up.
Come on. It's okay.
Be strong.
- Last one in is a rotten egg! - It worked, it worked!
See? Everything's alright.
I know now. I'm not alone.
Is this somebody's grave?
No.
This is where, a hero began his journey.
Subtitle by holdthesun, who tried to make this work. Based efforts of k3rry86, hiro, and the ACC Eng dub.