AN: Sorry to confuse anyone this is my 3rd time editing this first chap, I just want this story to be perfect and I wasn't happy with it yet. Please Review and I promise the next time I update this the chapter will be new.
I laughed as I sat up against the wall in Cloud's bunk, "You're so funny. I miss talking to you like this."
A shy and saddened smile spread across Cloud's face as he responded, "Y-yeah. The General has you under pretty serious lock down then huh?" He nervously played with a blonde spike at the back of his head.
I smiled mischievously, "Yeah, but you know, being the General makes you a pretty busy guy. Don't worry he won't be back 'til late and Zack totally has me covered."
A silky voice crept into the room through the open doorway, "I wouldn't count on that." We jumped up quickly and Cloud stood rigid at attention. Sephiroth held a guilty looking Zack by the back of his collar. Shooting a glare at Zack, I crossed my arms. He shrugged and gave me an apologetic look. Well it was fun while it lasted; I rolled my eyes and shook my head.
Sephiroth released Zack planting him firmly on the floor. When Zack didn't move Sephiroth gave him a push. After looking back for confirmation, he quickly took his spot beside Cloud, and also became rigid. Sephiroth pushed the door next and all three of us cringed at the sound of the latch snapping shut. That sound symbolized our doomed fate loud and clear. There were no further witnesses or chances for escape at this point.
"S-Seph I can explain," I tried.
"I am on duty now and being so means that I am General to all," Sephiroth answered smoothly.
"But Sephy I-ah!" I fell back onto the bed abruptly. I scrambled to stand but it was pointless as he pushed me down again, "Little girl if you were anyone else..."
I cringed and shuddered involuntarily at his words. The room suddenly seemed colder, and I wanted nothing more than to hide under Cloud's comforter. Apparently that was too much to ask. Sephiroth grabbed my chin and yanked it up forcing me to a standing position directly in front of him. His tall muscular form towered over me. If he were in any other mood I would have enjoyed this closeness. But his touch shot chills through me instead of sparks.
"G-general I..." I began.
"There's no need. Zack here already explained. So you felt like skipping training? You figured if you got him to sign your name no one would notice. The only flaw here is that you are under the care of three very well-known SOLDIER members, and there is the little fact that you are the only girl here so that also made it pretty obvious, and four times... four training sessions in a row... tsk tsk," He shook his head at me, "So there were many flaws."
I shuddered and tried to think of something to say. There really was nothing I could offer that would benefit my case in any way.
Shrugging I pulled myself away from his grasp, "Well I wouldn't say four; maybe twice or so."
His face grew even sterner, and in one swift motion he had both my wrists pinned up against the board separating the two bunks, "Don't. Lie. To me." His hot breath touched my face and my body reacted instantly, my back arching and my face turning to the side as my eyes shut closed. His nose brushed against my ear softly and the painful longing I know all too well had returned. I bit back a moan. He couldn't have done that on purpose, he wouldn't.
"Get in line soldier," he said his lips almost touching my ear. I shivered once more, "Y-yes Sir."
I blushed deeply when I took my place and suddenly was reminded of the other two men in the room. Judging by their still rigid forms, I figured they hadn't seen anything. My relationship with Sephiroth is touchy to say the least. I had grown close to him over the years but not in the same way as I had with Angeal and Genesis. If I had to put it into terms I would consider Angeal my father, Genesis more of an older brother, and Zack and Cloud, but Sephiroth... My Sephiroth...
The first face I remember…The one who named me… I still remember him calling out to me on that rainy night… Amaya… Amaya…
"Amaya if you're too distracted you and I can take this elsewhere," He spoke breaking me out of my thoughts.
"N-no Sir. 'M okay here," I mumbled. He sighed, closing his eyes, and pinching the bridge of his nose. He took a deep breath before speaking, and I could tell he was trying his best to keep calm, "Cloud I want 100 squats now, begin."
"Yes Sir," Cloud answered. I felt his shoulder brush mine as he stepped out of line and began.
Sephiroth brought his arms inward and we obeyed, shuffling so that the space left between us was closed. He began pacing back and forth.
"You're friend here was just a knowing accomplice, the two of you brought him into this mess. You two however..." He trailed off. He took long strides back and forth and I waited anxiously, listening to the sound of his boots clapping against the floor.
"Well, I already dealt with you Zack," He said nonchalantly. I glanced at Zack but he didn't move or answer my questions. That meant it had to be bad.
"You however," He said stopping in front of me. Oh this definitely cannot be good.
"Four training sessions, four, and you lied and hid this from me. Well you tried. I actually knew by the first session. I did my best in encouraging you to come clean yourself," He said pointedly.
I thought back and remembered how often he was asking me how training had been, I had lied to him... so many times, "I'm sorry Sir, Truly."
"Despite that, your friend here was easier to drain the information from... with a little force anyways. I can assure you that he won't be helping you any time soon... or sitting comfortably," He added more quietly. I blushed and glanced at Zack quickly, his ears were red as he turned his head slightly away from my curious eyes. Zack...
"A fate you will soon face, but first I would like to know why," He said.
I swallowed hard, "I don't know Sir."
He shook his head, "That won't do. Try again."
I sighed, "I'm sorry Sir. It's just, well, you had me doing nothing but training and working, and then you grounded me to the room. I was bored Sir, I just wanted time with my friends. I am really sorry, honestly.'
"If you would have showed up to training your friends would be there, would they not?" He asked.
"Y-yeah Zack, but not Cloud," I tried.
"If you wanted to practice in the training area with them, do you think I would have said no?" He asked.
I rubbed my arm, "W-well I didn't think about that."
"Stop fidgeting. Hands at your side. Stand at attention soldier," He ordered.
I nodded quickly and obeyed, "Sorry Sir."
"Why did I ground you Amaya?" He asked.
I blushed, "Because my marks were low Sir, and I hadn't leveled up in weeks," I explained knowing full well that he knew. But Zack…
"Zack?" Sephiroth asked.
"Sir, yes Sir?" He asked.
"If Amaya here had told you that, would you have helped her?" He asked.
"No Sir," Zack answered honestly, "I would have helped her train though Sir." I hung my head guiltily knowing I owed him a huge apology.
"What about you Strife?" Sephiroth asked.
Cloud stopped, lowered his head nervously, and played with his hair once more, "I um... I kind of knew that part... I'm sorry Sir."
"Twenty more," Sephiroth ordered, "Continue."
"Yes Sir," Cloud answered.
"Well then four training sessions... I think an all nighter with Angeal and Genesis should make up for the lost time don't you?" He asked.
My shoulders slumped and I sighed, "Yes Sir."
"But first let's take care of this attitude of yours. I am very disappointed in you to say the least Amaya. Skipping out on work, lying, and this disrespect, this isn't like you and I am not pleased at all. Let's go we're done here," He said. I followed him out.
Zack sighed and turned to Cloud who was still doing squats, "They're gone man."
"I know," Cloud answered in between squats, "But I- Don't wan't- To take- any chances- ten more."
"Smart move man," Zack answered rubbing the back of his pants.
Zack shook his head, "That girl is going to hear it from me, and you knew?"
Cloud finished his squats and looked at Zack apologetically.
"Ten more," Zack ordered. Cloud gave Zack a pleading look and Zack crossed his arms. Seeing that Zack was not going to budge, he reluctantly continued with the squats. He sighed and realized he had to stop giving into that girl. Sure you can hide out in my room while you are supposed to be training, what could possibly go wrong? He shook his head.
AN: Okay, please review and brand new chap coming soon!