Never Alone
Summary : Cid is working on an old computer in the abandoned Shinra mansion where Vincent was found and he manages to uncover some lost data about Vincent's childhood. Angsty CidxVincent and some ChaosxVincent.
Chapter 1: The Mission
"Cid we need you to gather some information about the Shinra company's computer mainframe" Cloud ordered the grumpy looking blonde man wearing the goggles. Cloud, Tifa, Nanaki, Cid, Vincent and Yuffie had just returned from helping the WRO transport machinery to their headquarters. Normally, the gang wouldn't bother with something as simple as that, but Reeve had asked for their help especially since the WRO members transporting the machinery kept getting attacked by stray mutant animals. Most of the gang was tired and hungry, except for Vincent, Nanaki and Cloud whom of which were used to things like this.
"Cloud, I'll go later dammit! I'm tired an' I really couldn't give a damn right now!" Cid responded grumpily.
"Well you should give a damn, if we don't get that data we won't be able to stop Sephiroth" the spiky haired leader sighed.
"What does a computer mainframe have to do with defeating Sephiroth?!"
"Shinra still has the data on their computers about the experiment Sephiroth was a part of, if we could get that data maybe we could find some of his weaknesses"
"Fine, I'll go! But I don't think I'll be able to fight off all of those mutant things that are about."
"Okay, then. Vincent will you go with Cid?" Cloud asked.
"Okay" the mysterious gunslinger replied.
"Aw, hell. Guess I'm goin'" Cid sighed in defeat. Cloud smirked in triumph.
"Let's go, chief" Vincent stated monotone, no one noticing the small amount of amusement in the gunslinger's voice. Cid mumbled something incoherent, before picking up his spear and walking towards the exit. The ex-turk followed behind him.
"Well now that's sorted, what should we do now Cloud?" Tifa asked her childhood friend.
"Well, because there's nothing left to do…lot's go to the bar and get a few drinks" he shrugged. Suddenly, the remaining group heard a long string of curses, courtesy of a particular blonde chain-smoker. The swearing was accompanied by a series of soft snickers.
"Is Vincent laughing at Cid?" Yuffie gasped.
"He betters not! Or I'll sock im' one!" Cid yelled from out in the hallway.
"I highly doubt it, chief. My material enhanced body provides me with quite a lot of strength" Vincent's eerie voice drolled out.
"What ever you say you anti-social wannabe Goth!" the wall that was shielding the two fighters from the rest of the gangs view crumbled and dust poured out and Cid went flying through the room, only stopping when he hit the back wall. The dust cleared to show Vincent standing as he normally would do with an indifferent look on his face.
"Vincent, did you just…?" Cloud began to ask.
"Yes" came the stoic reply. Cid got up, brushed himself off of any debris.
"You sonavabitch!" the airship captain yelled, getting ready to launch himself at the cloaked gunman. Cloud, Tifa and Nanaki held Cid back, while Yuffie collapsed on the floor with laughter. Even Vincent had the ghost of a smile on his face, the others didn't notice of course. Vincent often found the blonde pilot quite amusing in the sense that he never censored anything he said or the way he tells the truth blatantly, not bothering to care if it annoyed anyone or not. Most times, it's Vincent the captain is telling his little 'truths' to. Vincent honestly didn't mind Cid's crude comment today, but Chaos didn't quite agree with him as he took over and threw Cid through the wall. He could hear Chaos laugh in triumph as Cid tried to attack Vincent, being held back or not.
"Calm down, Chief. We have a mission to do and the sooner we complete the mission, the sooner you can go home and rest like you wanted earlier" the ex-turk stated bluntly.
"Fine" the blonde pilot grumbled as he began to walk towards the exit with Vincent following suit. When the rest of the group was sure they were out of earshot, Cloud sighed.
"Those two make quite a pair" he sighed.
"Yup! I would love to see them as a couple!" Yuffie chirped, getting up from the floor.
(With Cid and Vincent)
The raven haired man followed close behind the grumbling pilot. They were approximately 122 kilometres away from their destination. The only thing about this mission to the old mansion is the journey to and from the place, because it meant he got to pilot his beloved airship The Highwind II once more. The duo walked over to the landing bay just outside of Kalm. The journey there was silent, as the taller one of the two had no intentions of breaking the silence. As soon as they got to the airship landing bay, Cid pressed a button on his key, which made the airship's shipping bay open up. The pilot and his friend were greeted by various moogles that made up his crew.
"Captain! We just finished tuning up the engine, so it she be almost soundless except for it starting up of course" one of the crew members stated proudly.
"Great work! That's saves me a job for later" Cid beamed. The usually grumpy pilot walked onto the airship with a slight spring in his step, Vincent noticed. The ex-turk followed quietly behind. As soon as they got in the ship, Vincent took his usual seat in the back of the cockpit, while Cid was sitting in his captain's sat behind the steering wheel. The ship roared to life as soon as Cid put the key in the ignition.
"Hold on tight, Vince!" the pilot warned his friend. The ex-turk just simply hooked his leg around the base of his chair, which was connected to the floor.
"Lift off!" Cid yelled as the airship was propelled forward and began to take off. Vincent smiled slightly, Cid acted like a child when it came to his airship or the sky.
"How long should the journey take, Chief?" Vincent asked with a slightly bemused tone.
"Well, the mansion's 'bout halfway 'round the planet, so 'bout two hours. Why?" the pilot drawled out.
"No reason, just curious" the taller one of the two shrugged. That was actually a lie, Vincent wanted to take a nap because the Galian Beast has kept him up for the past few nights with his restlessness. The Galian Beast was more like a wolf, he loved to run about during the night (despite Vincent's protests). Every time Vincent told him 'no', the beast would take over, trap Vincent within the confides of his own mind and proceed to as he pleases. The gunslinger could feel his eyes begin to get heavier as the world around him seemed to dissolve into pitch black...
Cid looked back to see how his mysterious friend was doing, he smiled when he saw the other man fast asleep. This was one of the rare times when you don't see Vincent with his stoic mask on and just see him with a peaceful expression. If Cid was gay he wouldn't be able to help but think how cute Vincent looks while he sleeps. But of course he's not thinking such a thing because he's not gay, he's as straight as can be...besides, he has Shera.
In Vincent's dream, Vincent was walking around the different sectors of his mind. His mind was divided up into sectors so it could accommodate the four demons he shares his body with. Vincent walked past a couple of the sectors, until he reached the sector he wanted....Chaos's sector. The demon had been acting...unusual lately and he wanted to find out what's wrong with the demon. The ex-turk knocked on the steel door that blocked him from this particular sector. The door slid open revealing Chaos, the bat-like demon.
"Vincent...I didn't expect you to visit me of all the demons here... " the demon leered.
"Stop that Chaos, you know I always visit you" the gunslinger smirked.
"Of course my pet " Chaos purred, pulling Vincent into a tight embrace.
"Chaos, why do you always do this?"
"Because...my pet, you belong to me and no one else. I hate sharing " he murmured against Vincent's neck, making the man shiver.
"Vincent... " the demon murmured.
"Vincent..." a second voice called. Who was that? Vincent couldn't quite place the voice.
"Vincent..."
"Vincent..."
"VINCENT!" the voice made the ex-turk jerk awake, his heart racing. Vincent struggled to get his heart beat under control as he looked up to see what woke him up. Cid stood there grinning at him.
"Well, it's 'bout time you woke up Vinny! We're here" the pilot announced. Vincent glared at the blonde man and stood up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. This was going to be one long mission...