-Twin Cape.
The three o'clock afternoon sunlight seemed to spread a layer of gold leaf across the sea as Brook played his violin beside the beach.
The score was "Memories" (ED1), which Sephiroth had given him.
The gentle, beautiful melody made Laboon sway his enormous head out at sea.
When the melody was gentle, he usually stayed quiet. When it was stirring and spirited, he would howl along a few times.
A dozen or so children of different ages and heights sat in small groups on the beach not far from Brook.
Some held wildflowers, others pinwheels or snacks, all watching Laboon and Brook with sparkling eyes.
They let out soft gasps of wonder whenever Laboon spouted a rainbow-colored jet of water.
"Look! It's Shining's airship!"
"It really is! Shining!"
"Welcome back!"
Seeing the Thunderhawk overhead, the children stood up and waved at the sky.
"Yohohoho! Is the captain back?"
Brook lowered his violin and watched the Thunderhawk fly toward Twin Town.
"-Vwooooom-!"
Laboon let out a cheerful, drawn-out call too.
-The Thunderhawk, bridge.
The Bunbus bustled about, making little "En-na~ En-na~" sounds.
Sephiroth, in his Satellite Shining form, sat in the captain's chair. Perona usually monopolized the seat beside him.
But since he had been heading out to cause trouble for the Germa Kingdom, Sephiroth had left her on Sky Island for the time being.
Today, the person sitting there was Reiju, whom Sephiroth had just spirited away.
She was not wearing her battle suit, only a white short-sleeved dress and pink high heels. She watched the busy Bunbus with interest.
Whenever she spotted a Bunbu slacking off, she would get Sephiroth's permission, then hold the little loafer in her arms and "mercilessly" punish it.
"That was fast. We reached Twin Cape from the North Blue in just one