Chapter 1. 1st Challenge

He drowned another shot and smiled evilly at his opponent across the table. He was going down and he would go to any lengths to be the Remnant, even at the risk of alcohol poisoning.

2 Hours Earlier

Reno sat back with a sigh and stretched his aching hand. The final report was done and he could leave. Glancing at Rude's now empty desk, he scowled angrily and shoved his chair back.

Rude had finished and hour ago and had left him all alone in the big office to finish his part of the reports. 'So much for my partner offering to help me out!' He sighed and let that thought fade away. Of course Rude had wanted to leave early. He had a mission in the morning and wanted to get as much sleep as possible.

He picked up his stack of paper and threw them in the wire basket on his desk for the purpose of holding said reports. Tseng would either get them before he left or pick them up in the morning.

Walking out of the office, he slammed the door with a loud slam. He grinned at it for a moment, than walked down the hall. Swinging his EMR in his hand, he left the Shinra building and headed towards his favorite bar.

7th Heaven came into view ten minutes later and he sped up. Opening the door, he saw that Tifa was behind the counter and grinned. He was glad he had brought his money with him. He didn't want to put it on his tab; she charged a large amount of interest when it came to paying off you tab.

He walked in and sat on a stool in front of her and greeted her. "Hey Tifa, what's going on yo?"

She glanced at him, than sigh. "The usual, I presume?" she asked him.

He laughed and nodded. She came back with a tankard of beer and set it in front of him.

Taking a sip, he felt his tense shoulders relax. Rude may have his own way of relaxing before a mission, but this was his. Even though he wasn't going on the mission tomorrow, he still liked to relax.

Taking another sip, he glanced around the room. Usually this place was packed around this time. He saw movement out of the corner of his eye and glanced into one of the bars shadowy corners. All he saw was bright white hair and black leather, and he knew who it was.

Smiling, he stood and walked over with his glass in his hand. As he got closer, he noticed which of the Remnants it was and his smile broadened. He always did like messing with Kadaj.

"Well, well. Looks like the little Remnant likes to do something after all." He looked down in his bright green eye and grinned again when he saw irritation flash behind his eye. He watched his cat slit narrow until only a sliver could be seen.

"Hmm, if it isn't one of Shinra's dogs out for a stroll off his leash. What do you want, Turk?" He glared at him.

"Oh nothing, just came to see what you were doing." He replied, blowing off his remark.

"Nothing that concerns you, Turk." He paused for a moment than asked, "Why?"

"Oh no real reason, you just looked you needed to be bugged by someone." He grinned down at him.

"Just go away, Turk." He turned back to his glass.

Ignoring him, he sat down on the chair opposite him. Taking another sip, he felt himself relax more. Yes this was what he needed at the moment.

"Why?" he asked. He looked at him. "What, are you afraid of me, intimidated?" He felt himself grin as shock and anger flashed across Kadaj's face.

"You wish, stupid Turk. I'm better than you at near about most things, well except stupidity, clumsiness, and falling on your face. You excel at those." He growled the last part. His eyes filled with controlled rage.

"Ha, I bet I could beat you at anything, even drinking." He had yelled this statement out and glared at the remnant.

"Alright, how about we can have this little contest now? I'm sure you won't mind." He glanced across the room at Tifa and said, "Two bottles of…" He glanced at Reno, "What do you want to work with?"

"It doesn't matter." He sat back down and waited for Kadaj to gather everything they would need.

"Two bottles of scotch than, and two shot glasses." He tuned back to Reno. "So what are the stakes?"

Reno got a great idea in his head and nearly fell to the floor as he laughed. "Alright, if I win, you have to wear a Lolita dress."

"Fine." He replied stiffly. "But if I win, you have to wear a maid's outfit." Reno shut up at that comment. He hadn't though ahead again and gotten pulled into his own scheme.

"Fine." He replied in a surly voice. At that moment, the door opened and in walked Tseng and Elena. They stopped talking when the noticed Reno and who he sat with. Tifa carried the tray laden with the scotch and glasses.

"Here, and don't make a mess in here." She walked back behind the counter to get Tseng and Elena's order.

"What are they up to?" Tseng asked as Tifa handed him his drink.

"Oh, the usual, Reno's challenged Kadaj to drinking match." She handed Elena her glass.

"He's so immature. Though I'm surprised Kadaj was brought down to his level." She took a sip and turned to watch the two as the poured the scoth into their glasses.

"Well, you know Kadaj has a temper. Probably Reno got his temper going and he agreed to this match." He glanced at the door. "And look who's here."

In walked Rude pushing Rufus in his wheel chair. "Hey." He said to them as he drew near. He looked annoyed.

"I thought you had gone home Rude?" Tseng asked.

"I was going home, but I was asked by Rufus here to help him with something, and than he dragged me down here for no reason." He tried to sound angry, but it just sounded like he didn't care anymore. He followed Elena's line of sight. "Hm, Reno at it again?"

"Ya, he doesn't know when to stop." Elena said and turned back to them. "Ten bucks on Reno."

"The same here." Tseng replied. Rude nodded his head for the bet.

"Ten on Kadaj." Rufus looked at them. "Well someone needs to bet on him." They all turned to look at the competing two.

Reno was starting to feel the effects and looked at Kadaj. He didn't even look winded. "Wanabe Sephiroth." He mumbled to him.

"Filthy Turk." He answered to him after he set his glass down.

"Larva."

"Dumb blonde with an attitude problem." (Note: this is a joke that refers a red head to a blonde.)

"You think your so great don't you?" he was getting dizzy just sitting there.

"I know I'm better than you."

"You will never be better than me!" He yelled and stood up fast. Too fast, he felt the floor coming up to met him. "Shit, shit, shit!" He landed with a heavy thud and passed out.

They all looked at Rufus, than handed him his winnings. They were still in shock over Reno's defeat.

"I guess Kadaj can handle his alcohol better than Reno." Tifa said behind him.

"Why do you say that?" Tseng asked.

"Because before the match he'd already had two bottles of vodka." She turned and walked into the back of the bar.

"I wonder how Reno's going to take this." Rufus thought out loud.

"Sigh, I'll take him home." Rude walked over to them and ignoring Kadaj, picked the unconscious Reno up and threw him over his shoulder and walked out of the bar.

Aww, poor Reno, so close, but looks like Kadaj was more than a match for him. Will he wear the dress? Of course. This story came about because of a very odd conversation with NightshadeULF (Kadaj) on Deviantart and was later followed by the picture of Reno in the maids outfit. I hope you enjoy this odd story and please comment.