Mercury didn't know Sephiroth well after only a few encounters, but she had no reason to stay where they were now, either. Black wings unfurled, ready to take to the skies and soar in more freedom than she'd had in... (how long now?)

"What you should be worried about," she called out to Zack as she strained to overtake him, "is how long I'll be waiting for you once I pass you!"