"Kana! I won't let you go with them!" shouted a red haired boy while being tortured.
"Stop it! Don't hurt him!" a girl shouted as she tried to pull the men in suits from the boy. "Run! They're after you!"
"Still acting tough? Don't you value your life?" said one of the men that was torturing the boy.
"Kana belong here at Banora with us not at Midgar!" "Well then, kiss your life goodbye."
"Genesis, stop it. I'll go just...just don't hurt him anymore," said the girl crying not resisting anymore.
"Eh? We didn't hear you?" said the man sneering. "Kana, no!"
"I'll return to Midgar."
"Now, that's a good girl. Let's go," said the leader of the men as he pulled the girl away. "Sure thing, boss."
The boy reached out his hand as he cried seeing the girl leaving.
"Sorry, Genesis. I couldn't keep our promise," said the girl turning back one last time. "KANA!"
Kana's POV
I opened my eyes and saw the dorm's ceiling. I blocked the light with my hands and saw the crescent bracelet around my wrist, "Such a nostalgic dream."
"Captain Kana, your brother stopped by earlier. He said to see him at training center 3," said one of my subordinates/comrade.
I jumped out of bed and said, "Roger that. Oh yeah, there will be newbie arriving today, right?"
"Yes, captain. But there isn't any-" "Any girls, I know that. How many years of being stuck at 3rd class even though I'm qualified to go to 2nd do you think I went through. Even my juniors are higher ranked than me now," I said grabbing my dual guns and blades from my table top.
He chuckled and said, "Captain. Have a nice day of training." I looked back and said before leaving, "I'll beat my brother for sure this time."
Being the only girl in the Soldier System made many look down on me. My first year entering was a nightmare. Most of them treated me like a slave or a maid and even sexually harassed me a lot. No one knew I had deep connections with the famous 1st class soldier except a few of the captains. I bared with it for many years. Patiently training, studying, taking on missions, working almost 24/7 and not even getting enough sleep. Finally, I earned the respect I yearned for many years. I'm now captain of the trainee (newcomers) squad and the captain of the 3rd class soldier squad.
Besides that, I'm also in charge of the infirmary in headquarters and also a researcher since I'm a master when it comes to healing and researching. Ah, I forgot to introduce myself. The name's Kana. I don't have a family name since no one could tell me my mother's name and I certainly don't accept my 'father'. According to the scientist, my 'mother' is an extra terrestrial life form called Jenova. That with the help of my 'father' gave birth to me and my brother before dying. I didn't believe it at all but my brother kinda bought it. Well, I can't blame him; he got the good genes of 'mum' while I'm stuck with 'dad's' genes.
Sephiroth, 1st class soldier and strongest in the military, that's my brother alright. We were born as twins; he's older by a few minutes. Many couldn't believe that we were related by blood by our hair colours. His is silver while mine was chestnut with a black fringe.
My fighting skills are not too shabby but if compared to my brother. Don't even mention it. It's like a mountain and a molehill and that includes our height. I'm quite short for my age which is another source of teasing.
That's why I'm going through training with my brother whenever he's free. When I meant whenever, I meant barely much. He goes to a lot of top class mission and barely returns back to Midgar even if so, he's always called by the president. By any chance he does return, I'll challenge him into a fight like today but to him it's more like training. I'm determined to beat the crap out of him this time.
So this is how my story begins~
"You're late, Kana," said Sephiroth the moment he heard me at the entrance.
"Couldn't you choose a training room that's closer to the dorms? I ran so fast that others might think I'm crazy," I complained while catching my breath. "We're going to start now. The president wants to see me next 2 hours or so."
"You surely are the president's pet," I teased after regaining my posture. "Jealous?"
"Not even a little. Don't go easy on me just because I'm a girl or your sister," I said drawing my blades out.
"Never meant to," he said swinging his sword.
We both smirked gleefully as our blood lust grew stronger. "On the count of 3," I said.
"1." "2." "3."
With that, the battle started~~~~~~~~~~~
Battle...basically it's almost one sided but not too one sided (A/N: since I suck at writing battle scenes….might as well skip it :P
"Let's end this," said Sephiroth charging in with the final attack.
I was down on one knee clutching onto my left hand that was injured earlier.
"Haha. I'm still no match for my brother. Well, another week in the infirmary again," I thought laughing at myself accepting this cruel fate.
I closed my eyes bracing myself for the attack...but it never came.
Slowly opening my eyes, I saw a guy with a red leather cloak complimenting his crimson red hair. He was blocking Sephiroth's sword.
"I know I shouldn't be disturbing the fight but I can't stand it when I see a girl about to get hurt," said the earlier guy.
Sephiroth took a step back and asked, "Oh, a gentleman, I see? What's your name? I don't see you around before."
"A new recruit from Banora. I got lost, so I decided to go wondering around before I came here."
"I asked for your name soldier."
"Genesis. Genesis Rhapsodos."
"Banora? Genesis? Don't tell me-" I thought as my eye widened at the thought.
The man turned around to lend a hand, "You okay...KANA?!"
How many years has it past since I last saw him? His voice...the same addictive voice. It became a bit rougher. That face that's was cute that time, grew into hotty. Bless puberty. That same pendant that matches mine.
My body moved on its own as I enveloped him in a tight hug, "Genesis!"
This smell, the smell of fragrance rose...it is him.
"It's been a while, Kana. I missed you," he whispered into my ears as he hugged me back tightly as if he lets go, I'll disappear once again.
"I missed you too," I said as a single tear rolled down my cheek. Our promise...was fulfilled
Flashback
"Kana! Look what I found!" said Genesis. "What? What?" I asked excited.
"Look at this," he said showing a shiny gem on his tiny hands. I saw it and my eyes started sparkling along with the gem, "Kirei~~" *beautiful
"I found this inside a river just now. It's beautiful, isn't it?"
"It's so shiny and sparkly. Won't it cause a fortune?" I exclaimed happily.
He chuckled at me and said, "I'll ask mum to change it into something the both of us can share. You could sorta say like a friendship bracelet."
I nodded and looked at him with a huge smile carved on my face.
Few days later...
"Kana! It's finally finished," called Genesis from the house.
I ran from the backyard to him, excited to see the item. "Close your eyes."
I closed it tight but tried to peek. "No peeking or you won't get it."
I pouted a bit, "Fine." I heard him release a sigh and then felt something cold touch my wrist.
"You can open your eyes now."
I opened and saw a bracelet with a crescent shaped pendant adorned on it around my wrist. "It's sparkling!"
He chuckled at my actions and said, "Yours is a crescent while mine is a Sun. It was said that the sun and moon rarely met each other and even it met it'll an instant only. But still they are the two that lighten the day and night. Without them light will not be here. We are like them. We couldn't meet always but even for an instant, we still treasure the moments. Each of us played a solitary part in each of our life and we need each other. You could say it's proving for our never ending friendship. We will wear this forever and protect it till we die, right?"
"That was quite some wise words coming out from you but could we leave the 'die' part out," I pouted.
"Fine. Remember, as long as you are with me, I will never let you die, I swear."
"Promise?" I asked showing my pinkie finger. He linked his finger with mine and said, "Promise. Even if we were to be separated, we will remember out promise and one day get back together again side by side?"
"Yup!" I smiled gleefully as both of our new accessories sparkled in the dawning light. "Always, Kana. Always..."
End of Flashback
Without knowing, our lives were like being played out by God. The red string that was wrapped around both of us never broke or waver instead brought us back together. "Arigatou, kami-sama~~~" *god*
"Mind explaining, Kana?" asked Sephiroth with his arms folded. "We met when I was sent to Banora, you remember right? He's the guy I was talking about along with another," I explained not letting go of Genesis's hug.
"So you're the one that she talks about all the time. About the guy which she lo-" I stopped him by throwing a fireball at him with my face fully red. "Nii~san! Don't talk about it. It's embarrassing."
"What's so embarrassing about him knowing you have a-" Another fireball came his way and he dodged it, "What the hell was that for?!"
Genesis chuckled at the sibling's quarrel and decided to say something, "Kana, he's here too you know."
"He who?" "You'll see," he said gazing into my eyes.
I almost got lost in his aqua eyes till someone appeared at the entrance saying, "I told you to meet at the operation room. I've been searching everywhere for you."
"I got lost, can't help it. Anyway, look who I found!" said Genesis as he gestured to me.
"If it's another girl that fantasizes you, forget it. You promised to her, right?" he said still not noticing me but I knew him...I knew him all too familiar. "Yeah, I know. That's why it's her."
"Her wha-" I lost it and whacked him on the head, "Baka Angeal. Forgetting your childhood friend just like that."
"Ow! What the heck! Wait a minute..."
Me and Genesis started to count mentally "1...2...3!"
"KANA! Is that really you?!" "No I'm her twin, Kanade," I gave him a poker face.
"Drop the sarcasm, Kana. Now I know it's you. I thought they took you somewhere?!" he said as he gave me a friendly hug.
"The somewhere you are talking about is Midgar. You thought they'll bring me to a secret base under the sea or on the moon or something. Nice to see you again Angeal. Glad to know you're still as oblivious as usual," I said as I hugged back.
"Glad to know you still haven't lost that sarcasm tone of yours. Besides, you've grown quite well. Your chest isn't as flat as last time."
I was gonna give him a tight slap till Genesis cut in between us and sling his arms around both of us and said, "Well now, the three friends are together again. Kinda like Loveless, eh?" I chuckled knowing his obsession over the 'Loveless' acts.
"Sorry for breaking the moment but would the both of you don't touch my sister so easily?!" said Sephiroth angrily pissed.
I broke out of the hug and introduced, "This is my brother, Sephiroth. This is Genesis Rhapsodos and Angeal Hewley. Now..."
I caught him off guard and tripped him. Then, cast a barrier spell on him and said, "It'll last for an hour or two. So, till then sit there quietly while I catch up with them k. I don't want my overprotective brother around to spoil the moment."
I showed my tongue and grabbed the both of them out of there before...
A loud explosion could be heard from inside the room but he never appeared out.
"He seems furious. Shouldn't we-" said Angeal before I cut him off, "My barrier is indestructible. For a strong soldier like him, we've got an hour or two to catch up. I'll show you guys around!"
The two of them seems happy that I haven't changed much since then.
"Hurry, let's go!" - flashback scene when they were kids
"Genesis! Angeal! Let's go!" I said looking back at them with a wide grin on my face.
The two of them looked at each other and then at me and..."Wait for us!"
It was like a fairy tale we could meet each other again but like every tale told...there were bitter moments.
Deep inside the bloods of the two siblings, the blood cells that flow within them...Jenova.