Of course, Sephiroth was still unable to transform into his Weapon form. This was something he kept to himself, even despite heading out on a mission attack Norad. His inability to transform almost cost himself, Cloud, and another pair with them (Kurapika and Kuroro) their lives. Kurapika had discovered something about Kuroro in that mission, and had refused to partner with him, which had Kurapika partnering with Cloud for that mission. Sephiroth remained by Kuroro's side because they were definitely NOT friends, even if they totally were and fought alongside the other Meister. He hadn't informed Kuroro of his inability to transform, but as they were becoming surrounded by Kishin Eggs, Kuroro quickly discovered this problem. While he would never have admitted it, Sephiroth had slowly begun to respect Kuroro by this point in his stay in DC (despite it not being mentioned much because mun totally thought it was better to keep this short and failed OTL), and being on the receiving end of disappointment from someone he was starting to consider an ally began to knock some perspective into his life. Fortunately they were both skilled fighters, and while they couldn't kill the Kishin Eggs, they beat them into as much submission as possible before Cloud and Kurapika cleared their area out and came to finish the job.
That mission began a chain of events for Sephiroth that eventually began to lead him towards doing the one thing he vowed never to do again: to make emotional bonds (aka friendships) with someone else. His friendship with Kuroro was sealed, even if he wouldn't admit to it, and Sephiroth grew incredibly loyal and protective of the other Meister.
He didn't know what to do with himself at this point. Things were rapidly changing within his mind, and it was only at this point that he'd begun to realise the fact that he was beginning to become emotionally attached to people in his life again. First Cloud, and then Kuroro. He began to wonder if there was a possibility that he could have more than solitude and isolation, and began hiding himself away to think over these new findings.
With time and hard work, and the help of Cloud and Kurapika, Sephiroth was able to regain control of his ability to transform, and finally rid himself of the fear toxin that had taken root inside of him.
The final key to his attachment development was when those from the TYL event returned with messages from their future. Sephiroth and Cloud received one from the ten year older versions of themselves. It was an envelope that only had two things inside of it: two photos. The first being a photo of four close friends in it, Cloud, Sephiroth, Kurapika, and Kuroro. The second being one of Cloud and himself.
That had been enough to begin the final change of Sephiroth's outlook on his partnership and bond with those around him, and the anger and rage he felt inside was hidden beneath the hope that sparked up within that maybe he could finally feel like he belonged somewhere, that he was wanted for who he was, and not what he was, and his outlook on the city, those around him, and even himself, changed.
Sephiroth's life in DC, the abridged version pt.3
because they were definitely NOT friends, even if they totally wereand fought alongside the other Meister. He hadn't informed Kuroro of his inability to transform, but as they were becoming surrounded by Kishin Eggs, Kuroro quickly discovered this problem. While he would never have admitted it, Sephiroth had slowly begun to respect Kuroro by this point in his stay in DC (despite it not being mentioned much because mun totally thought it was better to keep this short and failed OTL), and being on the receiving end of disappointment from someone he was starting to consider an ally began to knock some perspective into his life. Fortunately they were both skilled fighters, and while they couldn't kill the Kishin Eggs, they beat them into as much submission as possible before Cloud and Kurapika cleared their area out and came to finish the job.That mission began a chain of events for Sephiroth that eventually began to lead him towards doing the one thing he vowed never to do again: to make emotional bonds (aka friendships) with someone else. His friendship with Kuroro was sealed, even if he wouldn't admit to it, and Sephiroth grew incredibly loyal and protective of the other Meister.
He didn't know what to do with himself at this point. Things were rapidly changing within his mind, and it was only at this point that he'd begun to realise the fact that he was beginning to become emotionally attached to people in his life again. First Cloud, and then Kuroro. He began to wonder if there was a possibility that he could have more than solitude and isolation, and began hiding himself away to think over these new findings.
With time and hard work, and the help of Cloud and Kurapika, Sephiroth was able to regain control of his ability to transform, and finally rid himself of the fear toxin that had taken root inside of him.
The final key to his attachment development was when those from the TYL event returned with messages from their future. Sephiroth and Cloud received one from the ten year older versions of themselves. It was an envelope that only had two things inside of it: two photos. The first being a photo of four close friends in it, Cloud, Sephiroth, Kurapika, and Kuroro. The second being one of Cloud and himself.
That had been enough to begin the final change of Sephiroth's outlook on his partnership and bond with those around him, and the anger and rage he felt inside was hidden beneath the hope that sparked up within that maybe he could finally feel like he belonged somewhere, that he was wanted for who he was, and not what he was, and his outlook on the city, those around him, and even himself, changed.