Title: In the Beginning
Author: Chibi Envy Chan
Pairing(s): Cloud/Kadaj, later on Zack/Cloud/Kadaj, Rude/Reno, Vincent/Yazu, Yuffie/Aerith, LozxTifa, TsengxElena, RufusxScarlet, Wesley(OMC)/Hikari(OMC), Sephiroth/?
Warnings: shounen ai, male/male relationship, spoilers for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Summary: After dealing with the three remnants, Cloud has moved into his own apartment, not wanting to be a burden to anyone, but most of all, he wanted to be alone. Well, that isn't going to happen any time soon.

There will be male/male relationships. You have been warned repeatedly.

Disclaimer: Square Enix owns all of these characters except for Chibi's OCs.

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It had been over a month since Kadaj and his gang was defeated, over a month since his return to the life stream.

Then why in the seven hells was he dealing with this?

Blue eyes eyed the floating tray, heavily loaded with edible food. His hand moved to his sword in preparation for an unexpected attack; yet, it never happened. The tray merely plopped right in front of him.

"Niisan, we both know you can't kill me. I'm already dead."

"If you're dead, shouldn't you be in the life stream or something?" Cloud countered. He couldn't do much against a ghost. Maybe he could get one of those exorcists or something.

"That's harsh," Kadaj pouted and stomped his feet. "Are you trying to get rid of me? Is that it?"

Oh no, not the waterworks. A homicidal Kadaj he could deal with, but a crying one? He'd rather fight for his life. "No, no, I'm not. I find it awkward."

Phew, the waterworks ceased. "Why?"

"The dead usually move on," Cloud answered, carefully choosing his response lest he invoke another round.

Kadaj tilted his head. "But I don't want to move on."

"Most people do."

"I'm not most people. I want to stay with Niisan. Who will take care of him if I don't?"

Cloud huffed in annoyance. "I've been taking care of myself before I met you."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah."

"I don't believe you." Green eyes twinkled.

This time Cloud sighed. Of all the times, Kadaj had to be correct, but Cloud wasn't going to admit to it. "I'm not going to argue."

"Good, now eat your breakfast."

"Yes dear."