Whisper

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A/N:I'd always like reading the what if fics were Nibelheim never happened so i decided to write my own, hope you enjoy. This was mainly inspired by the song Whisper by Evanscence which i'd fully recomend listening to if you haven't already heard it.

(contains some spoilers from Crisis Core)

Chaos adjusted his wings slightly to make up for the unbalance in the wind currents and surveyed the area below with obvious contempt. He hated this place with every fibre of his being, a feeling that was shared just as strongly by Vincent, it was the only thing they truly agreed on.

As he stared down at the mansion he felt his hatred rising in his chest, how dare they try and contain him and shackle him to this human body, how dare they take him from his birth place and experiment on him and his host. He clenched his fists in an attempt to contain the power that was threatening to explode out of him and destroy that wreak of a building.

With a vengeful roar he swopped down, ready to bite and tear at anything that dared to get in his way. Angling his wings to slow himself down, he landed in front of the gates and kicked them open with a smirk, it was pitiful to think that they could contain a creature like him; Vincent was weak and sickly from the years of experiments while he was strong and powerful.

What an odd pair we make he mused as he practically tore open the doors and stood inside the hall of the mansion, it was just as Vincent remembered, the spiralling staircase and the damp musty smell that refused to go away no matter what room he explored, but it seemed someone else had explored before him since most of the rooms were in shambles.

The drawers had been throw out of dressers their contents left lying on the ground, pillows were ripped and torn, the wallpaper was slashed and hanging off the wall and the remains of several blankets were scattered across the landing. Chaos frowned as he made his way down into the basement where Vincent had been resting for so long.

Why would someone go out of his way to search for something in here, it must have been important since the search seemed to have gotten more desperate as the time went by, and Chaos noticed several more slashes on the walls cutting deeply into the stone as he stepped out into the basement, he spotted what he was looking for immediately and made for the door apprehensively.

He carefully opened it and stared down at the opened coffin thoughtfully, the boy had woken him up by opening the lid. The light had been like someone stabbing him in both eyes and he had groaned, the lid was soon closed and he had relaxed, safe again in the darkness.

That had been two days ago and he could hear noises coming from one of the underground facilities.

Who could still be there?

Chaos jumped and growled angrily "you should be resting Valentine" he snarled, he didn't feel familiar enough with Vincent to call him by his first name.

Vincent paused for a moment it's my body you're hijacking, I have a right to know what you're doing.

Chaos jerked his head towards another door "I keep hearing noises, so tell me I'm not going insane"

You're already insane

Chaos growled threateningly and Vincent chuckled

If you want to get at me, you'll have to damage yourself.

"I'll wait till your sleeping then I'll make your life hell!"

You already do

Chaos snorted "hate you too" he crouched down and stalked forward on all fours, a position he sometimes found more comfortable than standing, it made him feel more connected with the planet by going back to simpler methods of walking.

He stood up again as he reached the door to the basement facility and tilted his head frowning slightly as he listened hard, sure enough a voice

"Seph, are you okay?"

It was defiantly the boy who disturbed him, Chaos leaned closer to the door and breathed in deeply, he smelt of the countryside and very faintly of dog.

"I wish…to be alone"

Chaos's senses flared and he closed his eyes to try and make sense of the flood of memories that suddenly overwhelmed his mind, the voice had stirred an ancient memory in his sub consciousness. One that he didn't want to remember.

"Please Seph, come back to the inn, you look exhausted"

Chaos blinked, this Seph doesn't reveal his feelings easily he thought. He could practically hear his conflicting emotions as he struggled to answer the boy's plead.

"I can't"

"Can't what? You can tell me Seph, I'm your friend"

Chaos heard something shifting; Seph had obviously turned away from the boy.

"You don't deserve to have, me as a friend Zack….I'm….a monster"

There was a gasp, a scuffling noise then a yelp of pain. Chaos tensed slightly as the faint smell of blood reached him "what shall I do Valentine" he hissed.

I…don't know

Chaos felt Vincent's mind losing focus slightly and he shifted from foot to foot feeling concerned in spite of himself.

Whatever you're going to do Chaos do it quickly, if I pass out so do you.

There was another pain filled yelp and Chaos shrugged then slammed his shoulder into the door as he suspected the door was locked but the force of his shove made it burst open. He tumbled into the room and fell, tripping over his wings and landing with a thump on the stone floor. When he looked up a terrible scene met his eyes.

Books were strewn everywhere with the pages ripped and the covers torn. A tall figure was standing over the boy pointing an impossibly long sword towards his chest. Most of his face was hidden by a long curtain of silver hair that hung past his waist, but the parts that Chaos could see were twisted with madness.

"I told you Zack" he said almost sadly despite the icy tone in his voice "you don't deserve me as a friend and now here's your proof" his green eyes glowed and Chaos caught sight of cat like slits for pupils.

Zack was still lying frozen on the floor, his dark hair flopping into his face as he stared up at his attacker with frightened blue eyes "this isn't you Sephiroth!"

Chaos let out an involuntary howl and recoiled, disgusted with himself. "What the hell was that for Valentine?" he growled

Vincent seemed to be in a state of shock, Sephiroth, he said Sephiroth

Sephiroth turned his head and his eyes met the demon's, Chaos lifted his head slightly to prove his dominance.

"Well, who have we here?" Sephiroth kicked Zack in the ribs causing the boy to groan and curl up into a defensive ball.

Chaos bristled angrily and stood up "who are you?"

Sephiroth tilted his head and gazed at him with merciless eyes that took in every detail of the demon's features, he smirked slightly "so you can't speak"

Chaos growled as he remembered only those who let him into their minds could understand his roars and growls. He stepped forward and let the darkness flow around him, gathering its power near his chest.

A trace of fear flickered in Sephiroth's eyes though he quickly masked it and defensively raised his sword, Chaos's eyes widened with pleasure. Nothing gave him more satisfaction than watching a strong opponent die just when they got their hopes up. He brought both hands close to his chest and waited until he could barely contain the power anymore, with a roar he shot it towards Sephiroth.

Sephiroth never expected such a display and made no move to avoid the ball of darkness flying towards his chest, but someone else did.

"Sephiroth get down!" Zack leapt up and tried to knock him aside, he was a second too late. The ball collided with Sephiroth's chest and he staggered backwards with a low groan, he stared hatefully up into Chaos's eyes "I'll see you in hell" he hissed and collapsed to the floor. Zack let out a howl and ran to his side, cradling him to his chest.

The demon watched him and a dark smile touched his lips.

Chaos closed his eyes and raised his wings with a long purr of satisfaction, waiting to feel the familiar rush of euphoria that he always felt after he personally sent a soul back to the Lifestream. Instead he heard a low groan coming from where Sephiroth had fallen. The demon opened his eyes and stared down at him; his chest was rising and falling slowly.

"No!" he snarled and strode over to him pushing Zack roughly out of the way as he leapt forward to defend his friend "he can't have survived"

But the faint sounds of Sephiroth's breathing couldn't be denied; Chaos growled low in his throat and grabbed the collar of Sephiroth's coat pulling his face close to his. "How did you survive?"

"Get off of him!"

Chaos didn't move, only twisted his head allowing the blade to fit more comfortably against his throat "kill me then" he felt the blade tremble and smirked, even though Zack couldn't understand him he obviously picked up on the general meaning of his growls. "Can't you kill me mortal?" he taunted and leant towards the blade unflinchingly "I assure you it'll be easy"

Zack yanked it away with a cry and sank down beside Chaos, rolling onto his back exposing his chest "go on then" he said wearily and closed his eyes "kill us, I know you want to" despite his airy tone, his expression was full of fear "I guess this is how it ends for us Seph" he murmured quietly and tentatively his hand reached out and held onto Sephiroth's arm tightly.

Chaos hesitated, he'd come into this place full of hatred and bloodlust but was it fair to end the lives of ones so young? He ground his teeth together furiously and flared out his wings, why now was he having second thoughts, he had never doubted his actions once in the long span of his life. A smirk played about the corners of his mouth, I've never doubted myself before, so why should I start now. He raised his hand, claws pointing menacingly down towards Zack's chest, his eyes alight with an inhuman pleasure when a soft but powerful voice echoed in his skull making him falter.

Chaos, what are you doing?

He lowered his hand and folded his wings, his entire stance becoming smaller, less threatening. "Goddess" he called and bowed his head.

Well Chaos?

Zack had opened his eyes and was watching the demon with interest, his eyes wide as faint echoes of the Goddess's voice reverberated in his mind. Chaos cast him a disgusted glance and raised his chin proudly "I was going to dispose of these mortals"

You shall not Chaos

"No!" Chaos leapt to his feet finally allowing some of his pent up frustration to burst free, he gestured wildly at Sephiroth who was still hanging limply in his grasp "He is unnatural, and worthy of death!" he twisted slightly in discomfort as he felt her displeasure.

You find him unnatural Chaos? Why would you make this assumption?

"He survived" Chaos stated simply and bared his fangs slightly "and this one" he cast Zack a look full of loathing "just asked to be killed"

Because you made him feel that there was no other alternative. The Goddess paused then laughed sweetly. I now know what I'm going to do with you Chaos; you shall protect those whom you tried to destroy.

Chaos let out a shriek of rage and threw Sephiroth roughly to the ground "no! I will not stoop as low as to defend these…" rage left him unable to speak and he let out a few more howls.

Silence! Your soul was bound to my will long ago, you are mine to command and I command you.

"Protect them!" he spat bitterly "any other requests?"

Look after Zack's friend Cloud as well.

He resisted the urge to kill them all right now and sighed "I will…do as you command" he growled and relaxed as her presence left his mind. "Now what to do with you" he mused glaring down at Zack who knelt protectively in front of Sephiroth. He grabbed the front of his sweater and lifted him up gangling him in front of his face. "Time to hear my voice mortal" he purred and placed his hand on Zack's chest.

Zack suddenly stiffened and looked at Chaos with a terrified expression as Chaos's hand glowed and the air throbbed with energy. After a while Chaos released and Zack scrambled away touching his chest with a confused expression.

"What happened?" he demanded "who was that" his hand went unconsciously up to his head as he remember the voice.

"The Goddess"

Zack looked shocked and backed away even further "oh no, no way did I just understand you"

Chaos ignored him and turned to his other 'charge'; Sephiroth was lying where he had been thrown, his hair concealing most of his face from view. Chaos knelt down and listened hard, he grunted when he heard faint sounds of breathing and slung Sephiroth over his shoulder.

"Hey! What are you doing?" Zack stepped quickly in front of him and held out his sword defensively.

"I'm sure you don't want to spend the night here" Chaos rumbled and pushed the sword away "he needs somewhere to rest that isn't covered in dust"

"How can I trust you?" Zack still held his ground as Chaos advanced slowly and lifted Zack's chin with a claw.

"I give you my word" he purred and smiled exposing his long fangs