We're all living in a Memoria world!

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Characters: Irvine Kinneas,  Denzel,  and Lazard Deusericus
Progress: Complete
Summary: All three taking a trip down, memory lane!
Location: Memoria
Date: February 1st, 1804
Warnings: None as of yet, I mean Denzel's there for Kefka's sake!

The cowboy was asleep when the glow bathed him over, and when he awoke, he found himself close to the sea, in a place he found very familiar. Irvine jumped up and asked, "Wh-what? This place...it can't be! How did..." He was confused and shocked at the very fact he was back...back at the orphanage he grew up in.

Quickly the SeeD looked around and shouted out, "Selphie!? Selphie? Squall? Quistis? Zell? Rinoa? Matron? Nida? Anyone!?" Then a low murmur came out last that sounded like "Seifer?" However he still hadn't noticed the two other people there with him.

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Denzel was confused, and to be honest just a little bit scared. He had already gone from the Planet to Gaia,a nd now this... where was he? Was this part of Gaia or was this another world completely?

It certainly wasn't Lindblum, which is where he was supposed to be! "What's going on? Where are we?"

Skipping Lazard

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He glanced at the child and replied, "If I'm correct, we're in my world...back at-" Just then the room filled with laughter of children as Irvine looked towards the door. Only Irvine could hear the voices as he asked the boy, "Di-Did you just hear something just now?"

Then again, the sound of laughter could be heard as a child's voice echoed, "Come on, slow pokes!" The cowboy was spooked, confused, but very happy to hear it.

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"We're in another world?! But I need to get back to my family!" Sadness shone in those young eyes, but he refused to let himself cry. Heroes didn't cry, so he couldn't cry either.

Yet, at Irvine's question he shook his head, looking around him. "No... I didn't hear anything at all..."

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The cowboy shook his head as suddenly he saw the door open as children started to come in. All looking very familiar to his past. One of them was crying and stated out loud, "You guys are mean!" While the other jumped around playfully. Irvine shook his head at the sight and stated, "I don't believe this...It's like I'm looking into the past!" A warm smile came across his face as he looked at a brown haired child who was a bit cocky.

He looked over at the child and asked, "Tell you see all these kids around here right? Or am I just losing my mind?"

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Denzel once more shook his head. "No, sir. All I see is you and a room. No children at all... apart from me!"

He rocked on his heels, folding his hands behind his back, fiddling with his phone. "Mom says you're in a memory. That's probably why I can't see it, 'cause it's not my memory."

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"A memory?" the cowboy questioned as he continued looking at the children playing, and laughing all kids who were now in this world he was in. Then the kids began to fade and the voices became quiet. All that remained in Irvine's sight was the young boy, and the empty room full of memories.

A sigh escaped his lips as he looked down, almost reminiscent of all those years ago. "To this day, I still hold that place on the cliffs close to my heart...It was the only time all of us were...together, happy, and ignorant to the world," babbled the the SeeD, then a quick adjustment of his hat as he turned to the boy and asked, "What's your name kid?"

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"My name's Denzel!" He scrunched up his nose a little at Irvine's words. "It musta been kind of nice to see a happy time again..."

He swung his arms at his sides, looking around. "Maybe we should keep walking? I gotta get back home. My friend is waiting for me!"

He started to walk, the area around themm shifting. And now... now he was stood in the entrance of the Shin-Ra building in Midgar. He looked around, blinking, obviously confused. The building was in pristine condition, not destroyed by Weapon, or Meteor or anything. More confusion hits him as his hand is taken by that of his father – not Cloud, but his real father. Abel, who worked in Shin-Ra’s Third Business Department.

The boy held onto his father’s hand. "Now, Denzel. I need you to be on your best behaviour today. Remember, you are an upstanding, upper class citizen, so no running around like those children in the Slums. Shin-Ra prides itself on discipline and honour, do you understand?"

"Yessir!" the boy beamed, giving his best salute, before walking at his father’s side towards the Exhibition Room. Once inside, all words about not running were forgotten as he ran across to where a Hardy-Daytona stood proudly on display. "A Hardy-Daytona!!" The boy was in awe, all previous confusion now forgotten. "It’s so cool, I want one when I’m older!"

But then something even more impressive caught his eye. SOLDIERs returning from missions. And not just any SOLDIERS, but SOLDIER 1st Class! Denzel wanted to be a hero like them so bad! "Woah~"

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Irvine nodded and replied, "A pleasure to me-" Suddenly the room changed and the SeeD stood on guard ready to take on anyone. The building was much more sophisticated, almost similar to a Garden. He looked around then finally saw the boy walked off, talking to himself.

Irvine called out, "H-Hey! Denzel! Hey!" He didn't like this, it was like what he had experienced, only he was placed in the memory. Irvine followed the kid listening in, and keeping his guard up. The cowboy had no weapons, but he knew some close combat from training, in case something went wrong.

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The vision faded almost as quickly as it had appeared, the boy's face falling to a frown. "Oh..." He pouted, looking over at Irvine. "Did you see? Did you see my dad and the bike and the SOLDIERs?"

It had been one of his best days ever! His dad had shown him where he worked and talked about all the different parts of the building. They had spent ages in the Exhibition Room looking at the cars and the rocket and the weapons and the bike. He had loved it all!

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Sadly the SeeD lowered his head shaking it and responded, "No, I think you were trapped in your own memory. I'm sorry." He knelt down at the boy with a smile and replied, "I think this place is screwing with our heads, so we should get out of here while the getting is good. Okay?"

He was trying to cheer the boy up as he stated, "Besides, your family is probably sick about you. I bet when we get out of here, your father will be happy to see you."

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Denzel shot Irvine a sad smile, stuffing his hands in his pockets. "My dad isn't around anymore. He died." He gave a shrug. "It's okay though, I have a new family now. Cloud and Tifa. Marlene and Shelke." He missed his parents so much, even though he loved his new family.

"We should keep walking Mister... um... mister?" He hadn't caught the other man's name.

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He felt bad he brought up the boy's father now, but he seemed content with his new family. "Cloud huh? I know him, well him and his vanishing girl," stating the cowboy who recalled his event playing hide and go seek."

"The name's Irvine, and that seems like a good plan," he responded as he kept in front of the boy walking in front of him, before suddenly stopping and stating, "I'm sorry about your father...I didn't mean to bring up a memory like that." Of course, Irvine never knew how that felt, after all, he really didn't have a father. A real father at least.

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"Vanishing girl?" He still didn't know everything there was to know about Shelke. She came from a time after him, so he was still getting to know her.

Denzel followed behind Irvine. "It's fine. You weren't to know." He caught up to the man and frowned. "Seems like things are shifting again..." he murmured as the scenery began to change.

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A chuckle came from the cowboy as he stated, "Let's just say Shelke has a very interesting way of playing."

The scenery did begin to change, this time to something from Irvine's mind. The place was a desolate wasteland, with a castle in front. The cowboy's eyes widened as he stated, "No...it can't be..." He knew exactly where he was and he was really not ready for it. Keeping a hand behind on Denzel's shoulder his gaze narrowed as he stated, "Denzel...stay close, this place is very dangerous."

Just then, a laughter echoed through his mind, almost reminiscent of something from his own nightmares. He was both ready but nervous of what it all meant.

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"Heh. Shelke's pretty amazing." He gave quite a proud smile. She was his new sister, after all.

As Irvine rested his hand on the boy's shoulder, Denzel suddenly began to feel very uneasy. "What's going on? Do you know this place?" he asked, voice just above a whisper.

That castle looked rather scary...

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Denzel's voice began to fade away as Irvine was alone in this place nervous and breathing heavy. A crack of thunder struck down as he saw fallen bodies on the ground. Still alive, but badly hurt. All of which he recognized. His eyes widened as he rushed over to them and yelled, "Squall! Rinoa! Quistis! Zell!" He saw their bodies with cuts and bruises, Rinoa with flam marks on her back. He looked around anxiously and yelled out, "Selphie! Where are you!?"

Just then a sickening laugh echoed through as a thunder bolt struck down, revealing a shadowy figure holding the brunette by the throat. That figure, was Ultimecia. The sorceress cackled at the SeeD and replied, "Foolish child! You thought you kould defeat me? You thought you had the strength, the kourage. Now you will be the one to watch the error of such a foolish act!" Irvine was completely stunned, trembling with fear, he begged to her, "Please, let us go...don't hurt us." The sorceress laughed again as her hand pulsated with heat, finally igniting her hand. Then a final word echoed, "Know...that their deaths, were by your hands!" The cowboy lunged at her and yelled out, "No! Wait!" But before he could reach her, the brunette was lit aflame right before his very eyes, hearing her screams of pain and agony. The cloud lit up with thunder and lightning that struck the rest of them on the ground burning and electrifying them. Irvine yelled out, "No! Stop it! Stop it! Damn you stop it!" He tried to rush over to the other, tripping upon something (which in reality, would be Denzel)as he collapsed to the floor and listened to them screaming in pain hearing their voices accusing him for their deaths.

Irvine was completely broken. His eyes began to tear up, his body trembling as he just shook his head and stated repeatedly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

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Denzel watched, stunned and shocked as Irvine spoke to no one. He didn't know what was happening, or whether it was another of Irvine's memories or not. He felt completely helpless.

After the older man had tripped over him and collapsed to the floor, Denzel dusted himself off and moved over to him, kneeling down beside him, doing what Tifa or Marlene would do to him if he was sad and gave him a great big hug.

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Still shaking he still could hear the voices and the screams, but they were slowly fading into nothing. Reality was starting to come together as he looked up and saw that someone was hugging him. Irvine looked around and saw nothing, no bodies, no flames, nothing but him and Denzel.

He looked at the boy, a little nervous and asked, "Did-Did any of that happen? A-Are they, are they all okay?" he was still a bit shocked but he was a little bit more calm than he was before.

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"I could only see you." Denzel sat back on his knees, pulling his skyphone from his pocket, motioning to it. "Call them. If they're in Gaia you'll be able to contact them."

He paused a little. "If that wasn't a memory... what was it?"

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He shook his head getting up himself and answered, "No...it wasn't..." He took the sky phone and made a quick audio post to the network, in order to understand if it was reality or hi mind turning against him.

Afterwards, Irvine looked at the boy with a smile and replied, "Thanks Denzel, you're stronger than you look." He meant that, seeing that the boy was able to not be frightened by this place, or by him freaking out. He looked out and replied, "I don't know about you, but I've had quite enough of this place! I say we get the hell out of here." He smirked looking back at Denzel and added, "You with me?"

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Denzel gave a nod. "Yeah. Let's get out of here!!" he pushed himself to his feet and dusted off his knees, before running ahead.

Head South. That was supposed to be the way out! The boy now found himself stood on the edge of the Sector 6 plate in Midgar, looking out over the fallen wreckage of the Sector 7 plate. Smoke and flames billowed up, the entire area destroyed.

His eyes widened at the sight, before he dropped to his knees, letting out a heartbreaking scream. “MOM!!! DAD!!! Noooooo!!!” Tears streamed down his face, his body trembling as he sobbed.

Sector 7. His home. His parents. Everything. Lost. The plate had been dropped, destroying everything, on top and below.

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The SeeD looked out at the fallen wreckage over the city and was horrified by the destruction. He looked at the boy who was obviously upset and stated, "Denzel..."

In the same token he gave him, Irvine knelt down and hugged the child. He was starting to hate this place, and he wanted out!

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Denzel leaned into Irvine, sniffling as he tried to stop his sobs, attempting in vain to wipe those tears away.

Once he was calmer, he pulled away, once more wiping his eyes, giving a hiccup or two. "Shin-Ra dropped the plate... My Mom and Dad... they didn't make it out in time..."

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He had no idea what to say to the boy, all that he could do is wipe the tears from his eyes and simply say, "I'm sorry you had to go through this again..." The cowboy looked out and added, "This place is messing with our minds, we gotta keep moving forward."

He looked at the boy with a simple smile and stated, "But I need you to be strong, or else this place will beat us. I need that from you." He wasn't the type to give fatherly advice, but support he could give. Or at least try.

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Denzel sucked in a deep breath, before letting it out slowly, giving a nod. "Yeah... I'm okay now. Let's keep going. It can only get better, right?"

Positive thinking. That's what they needed. Besides, Denzel couldn't think of any memory as terrible as that, other bad ones, but none that bad.