Disclaimer- ;3; As much as I wish I did, I don't own final fantasy or anything final fantasy related. Now I will go cry. But after I write this chapter.
Chapter 1-Endless NightmaresCrimson eyes soon turned black and dull. His human anatomy changing slowly and painfully into a beasts. His skin went from as pale as the moon to as black as the midnight sky surrounding that moon. His usual weapon, his gun had also changed forms. Instead of the lead launching killer, it became a chainsaw. A weapon of manipulation, tearing of the flesh and bone. A true killer.
The blonde stood in fear, gazing upon what his dear friend had become. He feared for his life of course. The person who once knew him as a friend and a savior was about to rip his body apart with his new weapon. He backed away from the beast a little, only to trip over his own feet. He fell hard to the ground, and stared hopelessly into the eyes of the beast.
The black, lifeless eyes stared deeply into the sky blue eyes below him. He saw the fear, and he hated it. He lifted the chainsaw and pulled the string that started it up. The noise it made promoted more fear. The blonde began to crawl away, but couldn't run. He didn't want to leave him because he knew this wasn't really him.
He lifted the chainsaw, bringing down his arm for the kill.
He tossed endlessly in his sleep. He was having another nightmare. Cloud stared at him while he slept. He stared at him with curiosity.
The chainsaw laid on the ground, still running. He was still there. He was still alive. A tear fell down the blonde's cheek. His once sky blue eyes became a deep depressing blue.
He was back to normal. The midnight skin was once again the pale moon colour it was before. His black lifeless eyes returned to the bloody unforgiving crimson. He lay there naked, staring at the blonde. He was also crying. Why couldn't he control the anger and frustration that lives deeply within him? Why did it have to be him? Why did they do this…
He lay still, crying in fear and shame. He didn't understand this. He didn't want to hurt the one he loved..
Vincent woke up to the bright sun that shone into the room. The window was open seeing that the room was too hot. He sat up and looked around the room, remember where he was and why. He remembered. He was in the hotel, sharing a room with Cloud. They stayed in the hotel due to Tifa's demand to rest. He noticed Cloud sitting on his bed.
"Good morning Vincent. How did you sleep?"
Vincent sighed and looked out the window.
"Same as usual."
Cloud smiled. "You mean, tossing and turning and not actually getting a good nights rest?"
Vincent silently nodded. He knew that Cloud knew about his nightmares. He didn't want him to know though. However, they were friends and when another friend is having a difficult time, the other friend is always there to comfort the other.
Cloud smiled and stood. He then walked over and sat beside Vincent. "You know we could take the day off, you know rest a bit more? I mean this is a big town and everyone could use a little sight seeing instead of sparring with creatures all the time." Obviously this was an excuse for Vincent to get more rest. He wasn't very interested in sight seeing and all that fun stuff.
Vincent continued to stare out the window, finally his gaze meeting Cloud's. "Sure."
Cloud smiled. "You can rest since you don't enjoy sight seeing." Hmm. He's so predictable.
Vincent nodded. "Are we staying in this hotel another night?" Cloud nodded. "Okay, well then I'm going to go out for a little while, and then come back for rest. As much as I hate walking around town, I am currently restless." Cloud blushed lightly.
"Well would you like to come with me?"
Vincent blinked. He also blushed. "Eh….Sure.."
Cloud smiled. "Great! I'll meet you in the lobby."
He then stood up and left the room, leaving Vincent alone in the silence. Vincent sat, staring for a moment. He then finally got up and got himself dressed.
"We're staying another day? Cloud that's unexpected." Tifa tapped her foot as she crossed her arms. "Why?"
Cloud shrugged. "I just think we all need a rest. I mean we've been travelling a lot lately and well, for once I feel like being nice. So just take advantage of the situation and go have fun." Tifa stared at him in silence for a moment. She then shrugged. "Alright. See you later then." And she walked away from the group.
The others just silently departed and walked about the town.
Vincent walked out into the lobby to see Cloud waiting. He smiled and walked over to him. "I see you actually waited for me. You have been very nice lately you know that?"
Cloud smiled and blushed a deep red. "I'm only doing you a favor Vincent."
Vincent didn't understand that. He just shrugged it off and walked over to him. "So where are we going today?"
Cloud stood straight and walked to the door holding it open for Vincent. "Well I figured we should go eat at a restaurant first, I don't care which one. Its just best that you eat."
Vincent smiled and laughed to himself. He then walked out the door nodding in thanks. Cloud soon followed. Taking me out for breakfast eh? You're so adorable.
Cloud and Vincent walked about the town looking for a restaurant suitable to their tastes. They would talk about materia and weapons, you know all the guy stuff.
Finally they came across a restaurant that they both found interesting. They walked into it and took a seat.
Vincent found himself laughing again.
"What's so funny?"
Vincent looked out the window and then at Cloud. "Well I don't know. I just find it funny. I never thought that I would be sitting in a nice little restaurant with Cloud Strife."
Cloud smiled. "You know I'm not all that cold. Its just….since.."
The waiter finally came to serve them. "Can I get you two a drink while you wait for your orders to be taken?"
The two nodded. Cloud ordered a cup of green tea. Vincent ordered water. The waiter nodded and walked away from the table. "Green tea Cloud? Are you okay?"
Cloud laughed. "Like I was trying to say, I'm not that cold. I'm actually a really nice person…you just have to be the right person." Vincent blinked. What does he mean by that? Predictable…only when you want to be Cloud. You're also mysterious.
Cloud smiled. "Vincent, we're friends right?" Vincent nodded slowly. "Yes. Why do you ask?" Cloud looked out the window. "Well. Friends look out for each other right?" Vincent nodded again. "Well today I'm looking out for you." Vincent smiled.
"Look Cloud. I really appreciate that but you know.." Cloud hushed him. "I know you don't really need my help, but im going to help anyway. Its what friends do. I know you didn't sleep well last night. I want you to rest."
Vincent nodded. Its all he could do. The friendship scenario never fails. Not even in his nightmares.
The waiter finally returned with their drinks and they ordered their food. It was only a short time before they returned with their breakfast.
After breakfast they left the building and began to walk down the street. "Is there anything in this town that interests you Vincent?" Vincent shook his head. "Not really. There are some things, but they aren't for sale. At least I hope not." He laughed at himself. Cloud gave him a confused look. "Oh I see. Well, if you'd like we'll go back to the hotel."
Vincent stopped. "We?"
Cloud nodded with a slight smile. "Yes. I want to take care of you remember?"
Vincent sighed. "Cloud I'm fine. Really I am." Cloud smiled. "Would you like me to come any way?"
Vincent blushed. Of course I do fool.
"If you'd like. It seems you'd be bored to death all alone in this forsaken town." Cloud blushed and laughed. "Your right."
Vincent then nodded and they turned around, heading back towards the hotel.
Cloud held open the door again and Vincent walked in, giving his nod of thanks again. Vincent then unlocked the door to their room and stepped inside. He then removed his apparel and climbed into his bed. "Ah… I love to lie in bed. It's so comfy."
Cloud sat on his bed. Vincent rolled over and stared at Cloud. "Why don't you lie down?"
Cloud shrugged. "I don't know. I guess I should?" Vincent nodded. "You know there is more to a bed then just sleeping in it." Cloud and Vincent blushed. Awkward silence crept into the room. Nice going Vincent.
"Sorry. That came out wrong." Cloud laughed. "Actually it was both of our faults for thinking that way." Vincent laughed and nodded in agreement.
Cloud then sighed and removed his apparel. Vincent had never taken notice to his well toned chest and slim but built body. As he finally noticed this, he began to think of all the situations he could be put in with that body. Swimming, showering…sex.
Vincent blushed a deep red and quickly rolled over so that Cloud wouldn't notice. Cloud being too busy attending to his bed, didn't notice a thing.
Cloud slipped under the covers and faced Vincent. All he saw was back. "Vincent you okay?" Vincent took a deep breath and turned back over. "I'm fine. So what now?"
Cloud stared out the window. His eyes were also aimed at Vincent's body. The paleness of his body goes so well with his crimson eyes. His black long hair laying lazily upon his shoulders and chest. How interesting.
"Uh. Well. Is there anything you would like to talk about?"
Vincent shook his head. "I'm sorry but since I'm basically an anti-social I don't have much to say. How about you?"
Cloud smiled. "Have you ever been in love?"
Vincent blushed. "I. I don't remember. But, maybe I am now. I don't know."
Cloud became curious. "What do you dream about?"
Vincent sighed. "My dreams aren't dreams. They are all nightmares." Cloud stared into Vincent's eyes. The once bold and dominant eyes became sensitive and frightened. "I'm sorry."
Vincent smiled. "Its alright. I would have said something sooner or later. Plus it would be helpful to tell you. You're my friend right?" Cloud smiled. "Right. And I'm here to listen. So please do tell."
Vincent sighed again. "The experiments preformed on me, that became my limit breaks during battles. They haunt me. They make me change to the hideous forms when not in battle. They make me hurt the person I care about. Somehow I manage to stop myself every time this happens. Sadly, I leave fear in the person's eyes. As for me, I fall and lay on the ground ashamed and afraid of myself."
Cloud was silent. Who was this person he cared for? Cloud felt the need to ask.
"Who do you care for? Who do you not want to hurt so badly?"
Vincent smiled. I knew you'd ask. I'm not going to lie either.
Vincent sat up. He then sighed. "Well, I thought it was obvious but I suppose not. I wont lie to you. I care for you."
Cloud stared at Vincent.
"Cloud, you're the person I see in my dreams, crying in fear. You're the person I don't want to hurt, however the beasts within me want to rip you limb from limb. I see you crying, and I want to die. I hate myself for just barely being able to save you." Vincent looked down at the floor. He became angry with himself.
Vincent's eyes were closed. He felt like he was going to cry, however he didn't want to. And he didn't want to look at Cloud either. He may have scared him.
Suddenly, Vincent felt arms wrap around his waist. "Vincent.."
Vincent opened his eyes and looked behind him. Cloud was hugging him. Vincent could only smile. "Vincent please don't be mad at yourself. I'm glad you care for me. Because I care for you as well." Vincent smiled. "Yeah."
The two sat silently for a moment. Cloud then released him and laid down. "If I rest with you, will your nightmares go away?"
Vincent laid down as well. "I don't know. We never tried." They both blushed. They were silent again for a moment, until Cloud sighed and pulled the covers up to his shoulders. Vincent did the same. "Well lets find out then."
Vincent smiled. Predictable, mysterious, dramatic. Are you really the Cloud I know? Either way…I like it.
END OF CHAPTER 1 ;
How's that for a dramatic crappy first chapter? I think I got into this a little fast but that's okay. I have a million more chapters I could do
Uh…… Next chapter! May be longer, may actually be interesting!