Elena slapped at the back of her neck as a mosquito landed and sunk into her skin. They had just passed through a marsh and some of the little bloodsuckers were still following them. She grumbled to herself as she felt another itchy bump form on her smooth skin. She was glad to be out with the other Turks actually doing something, but traveling through a muddy marsh and being eaten alive by insects wasn't what she head in mind. She looked over to see Reno tying his hair back to keep it from his sweaty face and Rude was busy stomping his boots into the grass to get the clumps of mud out. Finally she saw Tseng standing a few feet ahead, perched on a large rock and looking out through a set of rather expensive looking binoculars.

"Are you sure this is the right way, Tseng? Shouldn't we have found him by now?"

He turned back to look at her as he pulled a strand of black hair from his eyes. They had been trailing AVALANCHE for a few hours now with the goal of hoping the ragtag team of misfits would lead them to Sephiroth. They had orders from Rufus to capture the Ancient and bring him back. Even though the new President had seen the mass destruction caused by the silver-haired swordsman, he had faith that the four of them, maybe even with the help of Cloud and his friends, could subdue the madman. After all, the Turks were highly trained, not simple guards and pushovers like Heidegger and his old man. Rufus had total faith.

"They're heading towards some town. We can catch up in a bit."

Tseng stepped down from his large rock and walked back to the other Turks. He looked to Reno, Rude, and Elena and just shook his head as he slipped his binoculars back into his pocket. He saw the AVALANCHE members a good distance away and the only place they could be headed was the village in the distance; the Turks could afford a rest. He waved a hand dismissively and then turned back to stare off at nothing. Reno walked over to Rude and looked up to the biggest Turk.

"I hope we find them soon, my feet are killing me. Too bad we have to walk so they won't hear us."

"I don't care. I just want to find them. I know you do too. You like that one in the pink dress, right?"

Rude's voice was deep gruff sounding which suited his appearance. Reno looked up at him and shook his head. He cautiously looked to Elena who was sitting on a tree stump examining her weapon. There was nothing romantic between them but he just didn't want her to hear.

"Nah, man. I like Tifa, the martial arts chick in the mini-skirt. She's a total hottie. I think I'm gonna ask her out once this whole Sephiroth thing is over."

"Yeah, and she'll kick you in your head too. That should be fun to watch."

"Shut up, baldy."

"Hey! You two knock it off already!"

Tseng looked over from where he was standing on the rock again, lighting a cigarette he had just placed between his lips. He flipped the lighter shut and re-pocketed it before taking a drag of the toxin filled stick. Elena stood from her tree stump seat and began to trek past Reno and Rude toward Tseng when she suddenly stopped. A black blur crossed the and something else moved quickly. A figure landed in a crouched position a few feet away, and Tseng's smoke suddenly fell in half, cut clean in two by the attacker. He paused a moment, realizing how close something sharp had been to his face and then turned to face the intruder.

Reno, Rude, and Elena had already braced themselves for the impending fight. Rude cracked his gloved knuckles and Reno drew his shock stick with Elena brandishing her gun. The figure slowly stood, a tall man dressed in black with long, flowing silver hair. His green eyes glowed brightly as he eyed the four of them. Tseng hopped down from his rock and drew his gun from inside his coat pocket. He stopped as the realization set in.

"Whoa! It's him! It's Sephiroth!"

The silver-haired man turned to Tseng and stared, still remaining silent. His eyes were narrowed and the Turk leader could tell this situation would not end well. He aimed his gun at Sephiroth but before he could even pull the trigger another blurred motion and the barrel of his weapon fell to the grassy ground, Sephiroth's large blade still extended. He backed away as Reno and Rude rushed toward the Ancient. In a motion that seemed all too easy Sephiroth spun around, allowing the rushing Rude to go right by him, his fist catching nothing but air. Reno jabbed his shock stick towards him but Sephiroth batted the end of it away with a motion of his sword and then pushed the hilt forward, driving it into Reno's stomach. The red-haired man guffawed as the air pushed out of his lungs and he fell to the ground holding his stomach.

"RENO!"

Elena yelled as he lined up her shot and squeezed the trigger twice. Sephiroth ducked down in inhuman speed to avoid the shots and then pushed off, sprinting towards her. His might Masamune swung forward, slicing through her weapon the same way it did Tseng's. A quick kick was delivered to her chest and she fell back, tripping over the stump and falling. From behind the tall Rude wrapped his muscular arms around Sephiroth to hold him. For the first time since appearing Sephiroth made a sound, he growled in annoyance. Slowly he began to pull his arms apart and Rude's grip began to falter. As tightly as the bald Turk held on, he was no match for the sheer strength of the son of Jenova. Sephiroth pried his way free and then grabbed Rude by his collar, throwing him across the field. Rude landed hard and grabbed at the back of his head.

"TAKE THIS, FREAK!"

Sephiroth hissed as Reno's shock stick slammed into his back. It sparked and popped as the current went into his body. Sephiroth's body tensed for a moment and then he spun an elbow around, slamming it into the side of Reno's face. As he staggered back he waved the stick randomly, hoping to hit his attacker again. Sephiroth grabbed the weapon in a gloved hand and yanked it away. Reno threw a kick which Sephiroth ducked and then jabbed him with his own weapon. Reno screamed as the current traveled through his body and then he collapsed onto the ground, quivering as the electricity jolted his nerves.

As Sephiroth turned back towards Rude who was just now getting back at his feet, Tseng sprang into action. Sephiroth took his kick to the chest and still stood firm. He allowed Tseng to deliver three punches to his chest before he spun Reno's stick and smashed it into his face. As Tseng fell down spitting blood Rude launched his final attack. Sephiroth caught the big man's fist and then jabbed him with Reno's stick. As the big man fell Sephiroth kept jabbing him, torturing him. Rude's screams finally fell silent as he lost consciousness. Tseng stood again and balled his fist, still having fight left in him.

"THIS ISN'T OVER YET, ANCIENT! FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN YOU COWARD!"

Sephiroth looked back and lifted his free hand, holding his palm outward and extended. A glowing, red aura appeared around his hand and at the same time Tseng noticed the glow coming from the sword hilt on his side. Something shot out from his hand and Tseng felt a harsh burning heat as his jacket caught fire. He began to scream as he ripped his coat off and tossed it away. The distraction worked. Sephiroth closed the distance between them and slammed his head into Tseng's face, delivering a fierce head butt that sent him flying. He thudded to the ground and was out like a light.

Still remaining quiet he dropped the stick next to the three unconscious men and looked to where Elena was watching, kneeled behind a large rock. As Sephiroth began to walk towards her she realized something: he didn't kill them. Tseng, Reno, and Rude were unconscious and beaten but still alive. Would he leave her alive too? She stood and began to back away as Sephiroth approached. Her blue eyes were wide with fear as Jenova's son closed the distance between them.

"Sephiroth….? You want to destroy Shin-Ra, right? Get back at Rufus and his father's company for what they did?"

He walked faster, his eyes narrowing. Elena swallowed harshly and slipped her hand into her jacket, feeling the knife she kept there as a back-up weapon. She stopped when her back hit a tree on the outer edge of the marsh. She had to buy time!

"You don't really want us, do you? You left them alive. It's Shin-Ra you want!"

Sephiroth stopped and turned to look at the battered Turks lying on the ground. He reached for his sword and began to draw it. Elena's mouth fell open as she realized what he intended to do. She stepped towards him and called out.

"NO! Please don't kill them! They did nothing to you, Sephiroth!"

The large sword was drawn and he was walking back towards them. Elena ran up behind him and yelled as she grabbed at his coat. Sephiroth stopped to look back at her, his glowing green eyes staring right into her blue ones. She was looking into the face of the legendary Sephiroth and somehow she was still alive, no injuries besides the kick he delivered earlier.

"Stop, please! Spare them! I'll do whatever you want, Sephiroth!"

He stopped and re-sheathed his blade. He turned towards Elena and looked down at her. She winched when he grabbed her collar and pulled her up off the ground to hold her at eye level. She stared into the glowing eyes and could decipher nothing. Most people's eyes told who they were, held their emotions and secrets, Sephiroth's eyes were just void. He continued to stare at her and suddenly Elena grabbed his face and kissed him. He dropped her in surprise and took a step back. As Elena stood she looked at him, seeing an emotion in his eyes finally.

"Please, just go. I'll make it worth your while, I swear!"

She moved to him and grabbed at his coat, pulling him down to kiss him. There was no response as Elena pushed her thin lips against his but after a long moment he returned the kiss. She stepped back and pulled her blue suit jacket off, letting it fall. The white shirt and dark blue tie underneath fit with the Turk attire but the figure beneath was definitely feminine. She quickly undid her tie and let it fall too as she moved back towards him. Sephiroth didn't bother to undress but Elena pushed her hands against the material of the shirt underneath, feeling the toned muscles below.

He was still unresponsive so Elena took his left hand and placed it on her breast. She let out a small sigh as he carefully groped the soft flesh through the thin white shirt. She leaned against him again, kissing him passionately as she pressed herself against him. Sephiroth was an attractive man and if using her sexuality to keep him from killing all four of them was necessary, so be it. She began to run her fingers through his flowing silver hair as she kissed him more passionately. In a sudden burst of interest Sephiroth picked her up and she wrapped her legs around him to maintain balance. He turned his head to the side and kissed her with just as much intensity. She whimpered under his kiss as she felt his tongue pushing into her mouth.

Elena felt her feet touch the ground again and her shirt was pulled open, the buttons snapping off exposing the black bra underneath. A strong hand gripped at both of her breasts and she let her head fall back as she began to undo the belt around her waist and then tug at her blue pants. She found herself pushed back against a tree and she stepped from her suit pants, now standing near the marsh in her matching black underwear set and her boots. She pulled away from his kiss and stared at him. As they stared at each other she reached out a hand and grabbed at his crotch, feeling the stiffness in the area. She heard him suck in a breath and realized that he was still human in some regards.

"You can have me….if you want…."

Her voice was low and breathy. She watched him shed his flowing coat and reveal a slender yet toned body underneath, dressed in black boots, black pants, and a tight fitting black shirt. She grabbed at his waist, unbuckling his pants and she saw no protest. She stopped short of reaching in and instead opted to tug her panties down and step out of them. She was pushed against the tree again and found her right leg being lifted and held to his side. She looked into those glowing green eyes and suddenly gasped when she him entering her. She closed her eyes tight as she felt him pushing past her opening, only stopping once his stomach was pressed flat against hers. For a moment neither of them moved and Elena took to the feeling of Sephiroth inside of her. Then, his hips pulled back and he pushed into her again.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and closed her eyes as she sucked in her bottom lip. It had been a long time and Sephiroth was good. Soon she began to meet him halfway, pushing herself towards him to meet his thrusts. She dared to open her eyes and saw that he was staring at her, examining her face as their bodies pushed and pulled apart making love.

"Elena…."

Her eyes shot open again at the sound of his voice. He had not spoken a word since arriving and hearing her name come from his mouth was almost scary. His voice was low, soft spoken, smooth, and even charming. She stared at him, watching for what he would do. He leaned over and kissed her again and her whole body went rigid with a tingling feeling. She began to contract herself around him and breathe faster under his kiss. He pulled away from her and she saw his face scrunch and heard him groan.

It only took a few more thrusts and Elena felt her body tighten and burn. She called out loudly as she wrapped her arms even tighter around Sephiroth as her body released. A moment later she felt Sephiroth remove himself from her and then a warm splash against her stomach. She released her grip on him and slowly slid down to the ground, breathing heavily. She looked up to see Sephiroth grabbing for his coat and pulling it on. She spoke between breaths.

"Thank…you…."

He ignored her. He began to walk away, stepping past her fallen comrades and walking onto the trail that led towards the ocean that washed against the shores behind the village where Tseng saw AVALANCHE heading. As he disappeared from view Elena stood, realizing she should get dressed before one of the Turks awoke from their beating.