Junon - The New President Rufus

Under Junon

Reaching the Upper City

Rufus's Welcoming Ceremony

Exploring Upper Junon

Send-Off at the Docks

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Cloud and the others arrive at Junon, walking into the old part of the town, grey and nearly lifeless. At the far end of the little street is an elevator to the upper city guarded by a single Shinra soldier.

Cloud
What happened to this town? It's so run-down...

Woman
Wow, now this is rare. We almost never have anyone other than the Shinra people visit this town.
I know you guys want to go to the Western Continent, but the only way is on a Shinra ship.

Inside the Weapon Shop...

Weapons Shopkeeper
If you see a weapon you want, you'd better buy it.

Or, if you speak to him behind the counter:

You want me?

Back outside...

Fisherman
Ever since... Shinra built that city up above during the war, ...ugh, ugh.
There's been no fish in the water! It got so polluted... phew...

Cloud
What kinda place is this?

Older Man
Who are you people? Where did you come from?

Cloud
Did you see a man with a black cape?

Older Man
Hmm... I've never seen that feller before.
There's nothing here now... But it used to be a busy port.

Elevator Guard
HEY! This is Shinra, Inc.'s elevator. Don't be snooping around here!!

Cloud goes down to the beach, where a little girl is playing with a dolphin.

Priscilla
He-y! Mr. Dolphin!
My name is......
Pri-scil-la!
Now you say it.

She turns around as Cloud approaches.

Who are you guys? Are you members of the Shinra, Inc.?

Barret
No! You got it all wrong! We're fighting against the Shinra!

Aeris
No you're wrong! We have nothing to do with the Shinra.

Tifa
No... stay calm...

Red XIII
...we don't get along well with the Shinra.

Yuffie
Hey watch your mouth! We hate the Shinra!

Cloud
...that's how it is.

Priscilla
I don't believe you! Get out of here!

Cloud
Great...

Barret
Hey! Look at that!

Aeris
What's that!?

Tifa
Look at that!

Red XIII
Hey! It's a monster!

Yuffie
Whoa, Gawd!

A sea serpent approaches from deeper out in the ocean.

Priscilla
Be careful Mr. Dolphin!

She runs out into the water, the serpent attacks her, and she falls unconscious.

Cloud
Hey! Hold on, we're coming!

They fight and defeat the sea monster, and then Cloud carries Priscilla ashore.

Cloud
This is bad... You don't think she's dead, do you?

Older Man
Priscilla!!

He comes down to kneel near her.

Nope... she's not breathing...
Hey, that's it!
Young man, CPR, now!

Cloud
Mouth to mouth!?

Barret
C'mon Cloud.

Aeris
Cloud, hurry!

Yuffie
Do it, Cloud!

Cloud
But, ... she's just a girl......

Tifa
Cloud, what are you going to do?

Red XIII
You know I can't.

Older Man
What? You don't know how? Come over here, I'll show you.

Cloud
Guess I gotta do it...

Older Man
Just take a deep breath, hold it in. Then breathe into her.
Hurry up and do it!

If Cloud inhales for too long without giving her CPR:

Older Man
What are you doing!? Hurry up! Breath deeply and give her mouth to mouth!

Eventually Cloud manages to resuscitate the girl.

Priscilla
Uh... ugh...

Older Man
Hey hey! Priscilla, are you alright?

He picks her up and carries her off. Cloud follows, going up to Priscilla's house.

Older Man
Sorry, Cloud. Priscilla needs to rest for a while.

Woman (waiting outside her house)
Hey, come in for a while.

Cloud and the others follow the woman into her house.

Woman
I heard what happened. You've done so much for Priscilla.
You all must be tired. If you want to get some rest, stay here.
Make yourselves at home.

She leaves the house.

Barret
I'm gonna relax for a while.

Aeris
Want to rest?

Tifa
Take a rest?

Red XIII
Shall we rest?

Yuffie
Wanna rest?

Cloud
Yeah...
- We'll try later
- Let's rest

Cloud and the others turn in for a while.

...That reminds me.

Cloud
You again?
...Who are you?

...You'll find out soon. ......But more importantly, 5 years ago...

Cloud
5 Years ago... Nibelheim?

When you went to Mt. Nibel then, Tifa was your guide, right?

Cloud
Yeah... I was surprised.

But where was Tifa other than that?

Cloud
...I dunno.

It was a great chance for you two to see each other again.

Cloud
...You're right.

Why couldn't you see each other alone?

Cloud
...I don't know. I can't remember clearly...

Why don't you try asking Tifa?

Cloud
...Yeah.

Then, get up!

Tifa
Hey wake up. Wake up, Cloud!

Cloud wakes to find Tifa standing nearby. There is muffled but lively music in the background.

Cloud
Tifa...
When Sephiroth and I went to Nibelheim, where were you?

Tifa
...We saw each other, right?

Cloud
The other time.

Tifa
No... it was 5 years ago. I don't remember.
But, something seems strange outside. Cloud, come quick.

Cloud follows her outside.

Woman
For the past few decades, the only thing I've been hearing about is the Shinra.
I miss the times when we used to talk only about fish...

Cloud finds the others all gathered at the stairs leading up to Priscilla's house.

Barret
Seems like something's goin' on up there!

Aeris
I heard that girl regained consciousness.

Tifa
Doesn't it seem a little strange? Everything getting so noisy all of a sudden...?

Red XIII
Does this have something to do with the Shinra?

Yuffie
What's this loud music? It's giving me a headache!

Cloud starts up the steps and Priscilla comes out of her house.

Cloud
Are you all right now?

Priscilla
Umm... thanks for helping...
I'm sorry, I mistook you for one of those Shinra, Inc. ...

Cloud
That's all right.

Priscilla
I'll give you something SPECIAL!
It's an amulet. Take good care of it, ok?

Barret
What's that music? It sure sounds lively.

Priscilla
I heard they're rehearsing the reception for the new Shinra president.

Barret
Rufus!? I gotta pay my respects.

Priscilla
Grandpa and grandma told me this beach was beautiful when they were small.
But after the Shinra built that city above, the sun stopped shining here, and the water got polluted...
I was raised on that story and hate Shinra so much, I could die!

Aeris
You think Rufus is thinking about crossing the ocean from here, too?
What? Does that mean Sephiroth already crossed the ocean?

Red XIII
Cloud, didn't you finish Rufus off?

Barret
We gotta get to the town up there... Mebbe we could climb the tower?

Priscilla
No! No! There's a high voltage current running underneath the tower. Don't wander near it, it's dangerous!
But... you might be able to if Mr. Dolphin helps you. Follow me!

She runs for the water, but the others hang back.

Tifa
High voltage tower......
I guess this means Cloud'll be all right.

Aeris
Yeah, better leave it to Cloud!

Red XIII
We're counting on you, Cloud

Cloud
Hey!!
Wait a second!

The others disperse, ignoring him. Barret stands near the fisherman, Tifa and Aeris stand talking to each other, and Red XIII and Yuffie stand together.

Barret
Yeah, I'd like to take a good look at the new President of Shinra, Inc.!

Tifa
Don't you just hate this?

Aeris
You're probably right.

Red XIII
That looks like a Shinra soldier.

Yuffie
Aren't you going to follow her?

Cloud goes down to the beach where Priscilla is waiting.

Priscilla
Wait a minute.

She blows a whistle and the dolphin jumps. Barret comes down to join them.

Barret
Now ain't that something! I ain't never seen no Dolphin jump like that!

Priscilla
Pretty cool, huh? When I blow this whistle, Mr. Dolphin jumps for me.
Here!! This is for you, Cloud!

Cloud
A gift? What am I supposed to do with it!?

Priscilla
Just go into the water, blow this whistle, and Mr. Dolphin'll jump you to the top of the pole!

Cloud
Jump to the top of the pole?

Priscilla
See that rod sticking out at the top? If you jump just right, you can climb to the top of the town.

Barret
Good luck Cloud! If you make it, we'll follow you!
Whoa, I'll hold the PHS for you. It'll break if it gets wet.

Priscilla
You wanna jump with Mr. Dolphin?

Cloud
- Explain it to me again
- Sure
- I'll pass

Eventually the dolphin jumps Cloud to the top of the pole, and he climbs up to the Shinra airfield, where the Highwind is. He enters the base to find a group of soldiers running out to the street.

Soldiers
Eh! Ho!
Hurry! Hurry!!
The new President!! He's here, he's here!!

Commander
Hey! You still dressed like that!? Come 'ere!

If Cloud tries to run out...

Commander
Hey! Rookie!! Can't you hear me!! Come over here!

Commander
Here!! Get in the room!

Cloud enters the locker room.

Commander
Today's the big day when we welcome President Rufus! Hurry up and change!
There's a uniform in the locker. Hurry and change!

Cloud
It's the Shinra uniform.
- Don't change
- Change

Commander
Quit yappin'! Hurry up!

Cloud changes into the Shinra uniform.

Cloud
A Shinra uniform...
I was so proud when I first put it on.
I wonder when it was...
...I couldn't stand wearing this thing anymore.

Commander
Wow! You look good in it!
You remember the Greeting procedure, right!?

Cloud shrugs.

Commander
...the look on your face says you forgot. All right, I'll show you again!
Do just like we do.

Two soldiers run in.

Soldiers
Commander!! We'll help too!
This is how to do it!
We'll sing too!

Commander
All right! Show 'em!!
Now, march!! This's the Welcoming March!

Soldier
Then! I'll sing along with you!
Quietly--!!
Aaaaah!
Aaaaah!
Hey, come on now.

Commander
Now!
And... march--!!
One, two...! Three, four!
Keep in step with the soldier next to you and march smoothly!

Soldiers
Rufus--- Rufus Shinra----
We---are---Shinra Company---- The new-----President------
Oh----- Oh----- Shinra---------
Oh----- Oh oh---- Shinra, Inc.---
Realization----of the new era--- New---President----Ru--fus---
Oh----- Oh----- Shinra---------
Oh----- Oh oh---- Shinra, Inc.---
Building------the new era----- Shinra-----forev---er-------

Commander
Once you're all in step, shoulder your gun!
To shoulder your gun, press the O button!
Got it!?

Cloud
- Not yet
- All clear!

Another soldier runs in.

Soldier
Rufus has arrived! Preparation completed!

Commander
All right, show time! Don't disgrace yourselves!

Elsewhere, in the streets...

Soldier
Begin the Welcome Parade!

The parade begins. Back to Cloud: The commander, the two soldiers, and Cloud walk out onto an empty street.

Commander
Oh... no...!! No one's here!
Late---!?
Hey Rookie!! It's because you're running around like that!!

Soldier
Captain!! We'll take a short cut!

Commander
Right!
Good idea.
Get over here!!
All right! You first!

If Cloud tries to run away...

Commander
Hey!! Don't get me any madder than I already am!

They go through an alley connecting to the street on which the parade is going by.

Soldier
I'll go first! Now you watch close and do as I do, rookie!
Just sneak into the back of the line when you see an opening.

Commander
Now listen up! This parade's gonna be broadcast live on Shinra TV, around the world!
If you look bad, the whole Junon army will look bad. Remember that and don't screw up!
OK! Jump in when I give you the sign!
Just sneak in from the back! Don't mess up the row!
And no matter what you do don't try to go in from the front!
All right!! Start marching!!
Charge--!!

Cloud manages to sneak into the parade as instructed.

TV Producer
What the hell was that soldier doing?

AD
I don't know.

TV Producer
Are the points up?

Cloud and the others join a group of soldiers drilling in front of Rufus and Heidegger.

Commander
Good! We made it.
Oh! President Rufus!
Hey! Line up and shut up!
Don't make a move!

The soldiers finish their show. Heidegger turns to Rufus.

Rufus
How's the job?
What happened to the Airship?

Heidegger
The long range airship is still being prepared.
It should be ready in about three more days. Gya haa haa!

Rufus
Even the Air Force's Gelnika?

Heidegger
......Gya haa haa!

Rufus
Stop that stupid horse laugh.
Things are different than when father was in charge.

Heidegger
Gya...

Rufus
Is the ship ready?

Heidegger
Yes Sir, we'll get it ready quickly.

Rufus turns and climbs up into the lift into the base. Heidegger turns to his group and charges. Everyone but Cloud flees. Heidegger punches Cloud and then runs after Rufus. The soldiers gather around Cloud.

Soldiers
What a disaster.
Heidegger was really irritated...
The man in the Black Cape's been roaming the city, but we can't find him.

Cloud
Man in a Black Cape?

Soldiers
He showed up two or three days ago, and killed a few of our soldiers.
He disappeared right after that. There's a rumor going around that it was Sephiroth.

Commander
Attention! Dismissed!

The soldiers leave, and the commander walks up to Cloud.

Commander
Hey! Hey you! You messing with the army?

Cloud
- Who cares?
- What if I am?

Commander (he says the same thing regardless)
You're too lazy!! No break for you!!
Get over here!

The commander takes Cloud back to the locker room.

Commander
This is the military, soldier!! Your orders for today are to send off President Rufus at the dock!
I'll keep drilling you until it's time!

The two soldiers come back in.

Soldiers
I'll help, sir!
Me too, sir!

Commander
All right!! Line up in order and show me your final pose!
Today's command is Formation!
Remember it!
Ready!?
Junon Military Send Off, BEGIN!!

The soldiers practice the send off.

Commander
All right! Now you try it!

Cloud practices with them.

Commander
So, you got it?

Cloud
- Not yet!
- I've got it!

Commander
All right! Don't mess up during the real thing!

Soldier
Commander!! What's today's special pose?

Commander
Huh? ...I haven't decided yet.
All right, rookie!! I'll let you decide!
Show me your best move!

Cloud
Let's see... My best move is...

He twirls his gun over his head the same way he twirls his sword after a battle.

Soldiers
Woo----ow!
That's awesome!

Commander
All right!! We'll go with that as today's special!!
Practice it!

Soldiers
Yes sir!!

Commander
Well then! Meet at the dock!! Don't be late!!
Attention! Dismissed!!

If Cloud goes back down the elevator...

Elevator Guard
What? It's not time for our shift, yet. Just relax.

Cloud
Uh... yea......

He gets back on the elevator to the upper city.

Materia Shopkeeper
Come on, forget about your job! Step right up!!

Cloud enters the shop.

Materia Shopkeeper
Welcome!
I was just starting to get worried... You see our sales were pretty bad today.

Next door...

Weapons Shopkeeper
I've got nothing to sell to you! Come back later!

In the bar below, Rude is smoking at a table with a group of bald men.

Barkeeper
I'm sorry! It's all rented out today!

Rude
Mm...? You too?
Then, take your mask off and come here. That's our rule.

Man with Head on Table
Looks like something's going on outside, but we're too smashed to do anything...
Ooh, oohh... Oh man, my head's burning up...

Bald Man in Suspenders
Seems like you're all a little too young to be in here.

Big Bald Man
Seaweed... Seaweed...

In the item shop...

Item Shopkeeper
Oh, a Soldier! Welcome!

Inside the barracks...

Man in Plainclothes
Hey, how could you do that!? Nobody woke me up!
And I can't find the uniform I left in my locker, either. I wonder if I left it somewhere...
Geez! Do you think this could be... what they call 'bullying?'
Oh man, My future in the military, is pretty bleak.

Soldier
Hmm? A know-it-all, huh?
All right!! Come in!!

Cloud goes downstairs to the Respectable Inn.

Soldier
This is a Respectable Inn... guests only!
You should absorb all the wisdom until it is a part of you.

Soldier 2
Ok wise-guy, I'll ask about Materia just so you can let off some stress.

Cloud
You're right...
- Growth Materia
- Kinds of Materia
- Combinations of Materia
- Divisions of Materia
- Numbers of Materia that you may carry
- The rest is a secret

Soldier 3
Ok. Expert! Enlighten us on Limit Techniques, why doncha?

Cloud
I don't have too much to say about that...
- Developing Limits
- Extreme Limits
- That's it

Ghost
This is the Beginner's Hall (Intermediate)!
Your explanations were so complicated I couldn't return to the Planet.
So, I have a right to ask you again.

Cloud
What do you want to know?
- How to save?
- How do I cure party members?
- Curative Magic
- Weapons and armor
- How to apply Materia
- Effective ways to use Materia
- Battle formation
- Checking status
- Limit Techniques
- Other
- You got nothing to teach me!

Cloud's tutorials are otherwise identical to those he gives in Sector 7's Beginner's Hall.

Ghosts 2 & 3
Ok, Mr. Know-it-all, ex-SOLDIER! Let me revenge... I mean, review!

Cloud
What do you want to review?
- ATB
- Onscreen numbers
- Change and Defend
- Escape
- Gauges
- Status
- Elementals
- Help
- That's all

On up to the third floor...

Soldier Studying
Mmm? I'm not going to the parade.
The road to becoming SOLDIER First Class is very difficult.
Don't mind me.
As a man with promise and future, I don't have any time to fool around like the rest of you.

Cloud goes on towards the port...

Soldier Guarding Upper Junon Lift
President Rufus is being sent off at the port.

Sailor Outside Underwater Reactor
What is it? The elevator's out of order right now due to an inspection.
You know, right under us, is a Submarine Dock and the Underwater Mako Reactor.
Mako energy puts a lot of wear and tear on the machinery.
A lot of problems can pop up. So it's necessary for close inspections and maintenance.

Soldier Guarding Lower Junon Lift
Oh! How's it going!? If you're looking for Junon dock, it's over there!
This lift goes to the Shinra section...
Ever since that Black-caped murderer... But we can't use it because we're all on red alert.

Inside Shinra's member bar...

Barkeeper
Hey soldier-boy, aren't you still on duty?

Tseng
Stay outta this.

Reno
The President's safety is secure because we're here.

Elena
The minute you think the job's boring, you guys start messing around.

Inside Junon Inn...

Innkeeper
Are you sure it's all right?
Nap while on duty?
- 30 gil
- Forget it

On the second floor...

Girl
Please! Come in...

Cloud enters the Materia Shop.

Girls
Welcome!

Redhead
I won't charge you for a smile...

Black-haired girl
Buy a lot, cutie!

Girl
Please go to the counter.

Materia Shopkeeper
There's lots of stores in Junon.
If we don't do this... we can't compete.
But, what bothers me is that the girls make more than me.

Cloud leaves the shop.

Girls
Thank you very much!

On the third floor...

Accessory Shopkeeper
I used to be in SOLDIER... Once I left, I opened up this shop...
But to tell you the truth, I'd rather be at the shop downstairs.

Inside another barracks...

Soldier
Hey! Aren't you still on duty!?
Look, I'm in no position to talk, but...
Don't become a delinquent worker like me.

On the second floor...

Shinra Manager
It's so shameful!
...and they told me that I would be staying at five star hotels on these trips...
How can you guys sleep in a place like this?

Inside the Weapons Shop...

Weapons Shopkeeper
Oh! Welcome!
We don't have anything special now. I kind of messed up the last time I ordered but feel free to look around!

Cloud finally goes to the dock and lines up with the other soldiers. Red XIII is watching from just inside the ship's cargo hold.

Commander
All right, it's time!
Ten... HUT!

Soldier
President Rufus... has now arrived!

A door opens and Rufus and Heidegger emerge.

Commander
This is it!! Junon Military Reception--!
Do it right---, Do it with enthusiasm...! Ready...!

Cloud and the soldiers perform the send-off exercises they practiced earlier.

Commander
All right! Now finish strong!!
SPECIAL---!!

Rufus
Once the word gets out that Sephiroth's here, Cloud and his friends will show up, too.

Heidegger
We'll crush them as soon as we find them!

Rufus
We can't have them get in our way.

Heidegger
Leave it up to me, sir! Gya haa ha!

Rufus
I thought I told you to stop that stupid laugh...

He turns and gets on the ship.

Heidegger
Gya......

He charges for the soldiers, but a whistle sounds and he turns to run on the ship.

Commander
All right! Dismissed!

Soldiers
That was close.
Heidegger's been really edgy lately.
Because Hojo disappeared, leaving a letter of resignation.
Heidegger's been forced to take care of that investigation, too.

Commander
Hey--! I thought you were dismissed!

Three of the soldiers leave, but one runs onto the ship.

Commander
We got some cleaning up to do! Hurry up!

Inside the cargo hold, Red XIII is just visible.

Red XIII
Hey, hurry. You're the last one.

Cloud
How did you get here?

Red XIII
A dolphin gave me a ride.
Priscilla remembered the dolphin after you climbed the pole. But, you mustn't be mad at her.

Instead of following the others away from the dock, Cloud, too, sneaks onto the ship.

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