Title: Costa del Sol

Author: R.L.N.

Keywords: A/U, Yaoi

Pairings: AxSxGxZxC

Spoilers: None.

Summary: Following the events of "The Nibelheim Mansion", these short drabbles and one-shots are focused on the new life based in Costa del Sol. This is not meant to grow into a multi-chapter sequel, it is more to purge any plot bunnies and ideas so I can continue finishing other works in progress.

Rating: K-M

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by their original creators. No money is being made and no infringement is intended.


After escaping Hojo's laboratories and settling into Costa del Sol, adjusting to life varied for the five SOLDIERS. Fortunately the part of town was fairly secluded and the people living there were too focused on their own lives and businesses to bother with the "handsome new men down the road".

Zack adored the heat, he loved the sun and the lack of humidity only made it better. The water was warm and the tourists were easily impressed, which made Zack laugh all the more. He easily grew restless, and it was Angeal's suggestion to go out to the edge of town and clear some monsters. Soon, Zack was clearing monsters every day, and Cloud would accompany him to release his energies too.

Cloud avoided direct sunlight as if it were a deadly plague, and he would have a sunburn every day after clearing monsters with Zack if he didn't have Mako in his system. He was quieter and easily lost in thoughts, but they were just as easily dismissed once his older lovers got their hands on him. Cloud didn't think he would have been such an easy fit with the older four men, but his doubts were erased the night Genesis worked magic on his body.

Genesis took to the warmth like a cat on a windowsill during a sunny day. He loved to just lounge in the warm shade, reading a book he would take home instead of a paycheck from the bookstore he worked at. Without Mako in his system, he found his eyes tired easily, and frequently wore corrective lenses as he read. He wouldn't be caught in public with them on though, no matter how often his lovers told him how sexy they made him look. Genesis always claimed the weather affected his eyes.

Sephiroth never voiced if he disliked the weather, but he certainly voiced his plans for his career. The others gave him an odd look when he said "Doctor" with the authority of a General. He took on the name Crescent, one that Hojo used to frequently mutter about, but Sephiroth never met the person. He knew his name alone would draw attention, and the others agreed.

Angeal found work at a café and soon his baked pastries and signature "Leftover Dinner" meals became popular in their corner of town. It was a huge change from ordering soldiers on the battlefield to ordering cooks in the kitchen, and Angeal would have to catch himself as he entered SOLDIER mode.

Angeal sighed as he locked the café's doors and began the walk back to the house. He pulled a double shift that day because someone couldn't be bothered to show up. It was late, and the house was predictably quiet as Angeal unlocked the door and entered.

He made his way quietly to the bedroom and peeked inside. There was a mass mound signaling everyone was asleep.

It made sense, Sephiroth worked mornings, and Genesis and Cloud could both be marathon sleepers. Zack was restless but once he settled into sleep he was out until morning.

Angeal smiled softly and continued down the hallway, entering the bathroom and showering away the day's exhaustion. He went into the spare bedroom so as to not disturb his lovers. He snuggled under the soft sheets, enjoying the air conditioner's breeze negating the Costa del Sol heat even at night.

Before he had fully fallen asleep, he felt the bed tip and opened his arms to a snuggly Cloud. Angeal kissed his spiky head, but Cloud had already fallen back asleep. Angeal soon followed.

The next morning Angeal awoke and stretched. His blond lover was still asleep, and Angeal smiled to himself as he realized he also had a brunet, red-head, and a silver all tumbled about in the bed.

Those mornings were Angeal's favorite.