I followed behind him slowly, trying my best to stay at a safe range; not too distant, yet out of arm's length. I did not know which punishment to dread more. I was tired already, and all night with both Genesis and Angeal; that seemed like torture. Two on one is totally unfair. Hell I wouldn't stand a chance against either of them single-handedly.

He led me down the long hallway and into the elevator. My plan was foiled. With nowhere else to go, I hurried inside and pushed myself as far into the corner as possible. I imagined him turning around to see an empty elevator. I did wish Sephiroth would be with us tonight too, but he made it clear earlier that it would just be Ange and Gen. He is always so hard on me but what can I say, when it comes to Sephiroth I'm a glutton for punishment. Not in this way though, and I was getting agitated just thinking about training tonight. I crossed my arms and groaned. Sephiroth turned to me like I had gone mad. I quickly uncrossed my arms and turned my attention to the shiny elevator floor.

Sephiroth shook his head and sighed, "What is it now Amaya?" I turned further away and hugged myself for comfort. He grabbed my arm and spun me back towards him making me gasp. I stumbled and landed right in his arms.

He gripped my chin and looked into my eyes, "I know your moods, all of them. So do not think you can slip anything past me. Now, what is it?" His voice that once seemed stern had turned soft.

I blinked my eyes to keep back the tears, "I miss you."

His normally serious expression flashed with shock for just a brief second. His eyes darted towards the camera, telling me that we shouldn't be doing this here, and he quickly released me as the elevator doors opened.

"You never train with me anymore it's not fair," I whined.

"What's the point if you won't even improve; I don't take pleasure in an easy victory," He said. That hurt. I followed him into his office, trying to think clearly through all the emotions welling up inside me. Hurt, anger, disappointment, desire… No! He locked the door behind us and stripped his coat and weapon away.

I shook my head and glared at his back fiercely, "Maybe I would if you would take the time to train me properly!" He rounded on me and grabbed my wrists, pinning them above my head with one hand. With the other he grabbed my chin as I tried to shrink away.

"How dare you blame this on me?" He growled; his eyes narrowed into slits.

My angry eyes filled with regret, "I'm sorry."

"No, you know what you're right," He spoke dangerously low.

"I- I am?" I asked in shock as my eyes flew to his. There was an evil glint in them that warned me to tread cautiously.

"Yes, how about we continue your training now, properly. Shall we?" He answered, pulling me to the desk before I had a chance to respond. He sat in his chair and smirked at the look of horror that I knew was evident on my face, "Let's take care of all this neglect I have shown you my pet." I couldn't help the mixture of fear and lust that followed as he swung me over his knee.

The first series of slaps began without warning as his glove-covered hand collided with my sweatpants. The thin silky fabric offered no protection from the onslaught and I whimpered with each smack.

"Ow, Sir please! Let me go! Ouch it hurts!" I whined.

"As it should," He answered tugging down my pants next.

"Oh no," I gasped when the first smack landed and tried to struggle off. He held me back effortlessly without even a pause in his pace.

"Sir, please?" I asked.

"I don't think we are finished here just yet. I only want to make sure you are trained properly," He answered.

"Ow! Okay Okay! I am! I promise! Just let me up, please?" I asked, regretting that I ever dared to speak those words.

He paused and rubbed roughly as he spoke; "Now when you are training tonight, you will feel this with every move you make, and it will remind you of me." I was breathing heavily. He swatted me again and I moaned.

"Answer me when I speak to you," He ordered.

"Y-yes Sir, I'll remember. I promise," I answered. I whimpered as he swatted me again.

"And you will behave and do your best all night, even without me there?" He asked landing three more swats.

"Ow! Yes, yes! I promise," I whined. He released me and lifted me up. I quickly fixed my pants and looked to him for further instruction.

"And you will show up early for practice tomorrow?" He asked.

"Well yeah I'll already be there," I countered.

"Seems as though we have stopped too soon," He said grabbing my wrist.

"No wait!" I tried to pull away but he overpowered me once again as he effortlessly pulled me back down. The smacks continued much harder and faster paced than before.

"Ow ow ow! Okay Okay! Sir please!" I tried, but as always it was no use. I should know by now just to shut up and think before I speak… should. When he finally let me up I decided to try my best to stay that way. I had pissed him off a lot more than I had judged. I never would have thought he would pull me back over his knee so soon after. Although I guess I never gave him a reason to before. There was a knock at the door and I quickly straightened my clothing and wiped my eyes.

I swear I saw Sephiroth smirk before responding, "Come in." My eyes widened and I quickly lowered them to my hands as I fidgeted nervously.

"Ah, Angeal, Genesis," Sephiroth greeted, "Nice to see you." I cringed and looked to them out of the corner of my eye.

"My sweet darling sister, what a pleasure to see you again," Genesis greeted. I whimpered.

"Why such a long face, are you not rejoicing in our reunion as I am?" Genesis asked.

"No. I mean I'm sorry brother. It is great to finally see you again. Your last mission was too long for my liking," I replied.

"Sephiroth," Angeal greeted, "Amaya."

When I heard the tone he used when greeting me I shrunk further away and apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Angeal."

"I'm sure you are, I have missed you in class," Angeal said.

"Class?" I asked confused, "I mean… I just thought you were still out on your mission Sir?"

"I got back a couple of days ago. Unfortunately you weren't there to greet me when I returned," He answered stiffly.

"I'm so sorry Angeal. If I would have known," I tried urgently.

"You wouldn't have been so stupid as to try skipping out?" Angeal asked. I nodded.

"I don't think she's had enough Sephiroth," Angeal stated, knowing all too well, what had gone on before their arrival.

"If you say so," Sephiroth agreed, crooking his finger at me.

I threw my hands up pleadingly, "No No wait! I've had enough. I promise! I won't do it again, and I'll do better than I have ever done during training and practice, honestly."

Sephiroth looked to Angeal as if to say "It's up to you." Angeal nodded and returned his gaze to me, "Well come on then. I will hold you to it."

"N-now?" I asked confused. Genesis chuckled.

"Yes now. I said all night did I not?" Sephiroth asked.

"Bu- uh… Yes Sir," I answered quickly after seeing the glares that both Angeal and Sephiroth shot at me. I quickly hurried behind him, "Bye Sephiroth." I couldn't help the pouting that followed. Now I would not see him until at least the next night. This sucked. He has always been busy, but nowadays as he reached the status of general… I sighed.

"Straighten up, you have to prove yourself to me," Angeal said.

I flinched, "I really am sorry Angeal. If I'd known you were back I would have come! You could have told me you know… that was a really mean trick you and Sephiroth played."

"Whether I am there or not is not an indication of whether you should be working. As a member of SOLDIER it is your duty to…" He began.

"I know, I know, I should train a lot harder for SOLDIER and for my own honor and yours as well. I understand Sir and I really am sorry," I apologized again. It was always easier for me to speak to Angeal; he was a lot more lenient than Sephiroth.

"Then why did you do it?" He asked, not looking at me as we rounded the corner to the training hall.

"I don't know, I was bored… training isn't as fun as it is with all of you. It just gets redundant sometimes, especially when I haven't been on a mission in a long time. Everything just becomes a routine you know, and I just wanted a break from all of that," I explained, "But I know that was the wrong way of going about it and…"

"You're sorry right?" He asked. I blushed and nodded.

"Our well-guarded jailbird, eager to spread her wings and soar into action, no matter the consequences," Genesis said in his usual dramatic tone.

"Maybe if you would train more often I might be able to squeeze you into a few more missions," Angeal said, "if you improve a lot that is."

I immediately perked up at the invitation, "Really? That would be great! Oh please oh please oh please!"

"I said after you have improved, right now you would just be a burden to us all," Angeal explained.

"Ouch harsh," I answered, "I'm on it. I will prove my worth to you Sir. I promise."

He smirked and looked down at me out of the corner of his eye, "That's my girl." I beamed with pride.

"Can our sheltered bird live up to her promises as our legacy, or will she suffer a tragically cruel fate," Genesis spoke.

"Would you knock it off with the dramatics already?" Angeal asked.

"What?" Genesis asked. He wouldn't be him without it, but it was rather daunting.

My face twisted into a scared frown, "He is right though." They both turned to me confused.

Angeal spoke first, "We would never let anything happen to you."

"No, I know that you would try your best to protect me. But that's why I must grow stronger. Anything could happen to any of us, and if I were to lose any of you… I just don't know if I could bear it," I explained.

"What a noble promise, but a heavy burden to keep," Genesis spoke.

AN: Please review guys! Let me know what you think!