Chapter Two; Training Exercise
I entered the cafeteria to get myself some breakfast before I dared to attempt any training. If Sephiroth decided to train me today, I would regret not having breakfast, even if I'm not a breakfast person.
As I finished gathering food, I found a table in the back that had always remained unoccupied. Well that is until I claimed it as my table.
It's perfectly secluded. I can observe what the other SOLDIERs are doing, and even hear what most are saying. But the best part was that no one dares to come back here to even talk to me.
As I sat down, I stared at my tray, attempting to remember why I picked these disgusting looking items. The only explanation is that I was not paying attention to what I was doing.
I moaned as I pushed the tray to the side of the table. I crossed my arms on the table and laid my head on them. I tried to will myself to get up and get something better to eat.
As I finally prepared to stand and go back through the line, the distinct sound of a tray being placed on the table rang in my ears.
I lifted my head and watched as the auburn haired male casually seated himself across from me, pushing his tray of food to the middle of the table, picking up a single violet-colored apple off of the tray.
I stared at him, as he bit into the apple, his sky-colored eyes scanning a book, and I knew for a fact he has read that same book plenty of times.
After a few moments, he looked up and found me staring at him with my brows furrowed. He raised his eyebrow and stared at the tray of untouched food. He then returned his gaze to me. "Are you not going to eat?"
"What the hell are you doing?"
"I do believe it is called offering a friend some food." He shrugged, before returning his attention to the book in his hand. "Unless you wish to train on an empty stomach, I don't care."
I furrowed my brows even further. "Who's training me today? Is it you or Sephiroth?"
He glanced at me, before returning his eyes to the book. "I am. Sephiroth has been called away on a mission."
"Where's he going?" Genesis stared at me once more. The look on his face told me all I needed to know. "Oh, so that's classified?"
"Correct. Now, I suggest you eat. I don't want you being put into the infirmary."
I grimaced as I thought of the infirmary. I grabbed a fork and scooped up some food, before shoving it into my mouth.
Genesis watched with an amused smile, before returning his attention to his book. I stared at the book before finally snatching it out of his hand and placing it on my lap as I continued to eat.
"Alright, I see how you plan on behaving today." His amused smile returned to his lips. I smiled as I continued to eat.
This would be a good day after all.
Zack and I faced each other in the training room. It wasn't the first time our mentors had planned a sparring match between us, and it wouldn't be the last.
As we faced each other, both holding our standard issue SOLDIER swords held in a tight grip as we circled each other, awaiting the other to make the first move.
I can imagine that Genesis and Angeal are getting pretty dizzy by now, I know I am.
Zack finally swiped his sword, as if taunting me.
I stood straight before placing my sword onto my back where it was magnetically held. Zack stared at me curiously, as I held my arms open. "Well, let's get this over with."
"Just like that? You're willing to lose?" Zack stared at me, as if expecting a twist. "You're not planning on using Materia are you?"
I shook my head. "Genesis has my Materia." I closed my eyes. "So are you going to take the shot or not?"
I imagine Zack stared at me for a couple more minutes, before accepting my offer and charging at me, because it was a few minutes before I heard his footsteps charging at me.
I listened carefully, counting his foot steps, until I couldn't hear any more. I smiled since I knew exactly what Zack was doing.
I back flipped as I opened my eyes, narrowly avoiding Zack's sword. He stared at me as I was now a little more than a foot away from him. "How did..."
I smiled as I motioned for him to and attack me again. He glared at me before once again charging. When he swung his sword at me, I cart wheeled out of the way, making Zack all the more annoyed.
We did this a couple more times. Zack would attempt an attack on me, and I would dodge. Except the last time, I back flipped into a hand stand. Zack stared at me as I gathered my strength.
Once I had enough strength, I used all of it to push my self forward to kick Zack in the chest. Once I hit his chest I bounced backwards, catching myself with my hands before I hit the ground. I then threw myself into a back flip, landing perfectly on my feet.
Zack stumbled backwards, hand held tightly on his chest, as he stared at me. First his expression was shocked, but then a smiled played across his lips. "Alright, that was a good move. Where'd you learn it from?"
I pulled my sword off my back, and smiled. "It was something I invented, using techniques from my hometown."
Zack nodded, and then our swords met. After that, the sparring match seemed to take off.
Zack and I both collapsed and stared at each other before we both started laughing. It was an exhausted, pathetic laugh, but we were laughing.
"What do you think? Are we worthy of a trip to the infirmary?" Zack questioned as he continued to laugh.
"Oh please, we're better than that. A trip to the bar sounds more like it." I laughed.
Zack laughed a little more as Angeal and Genesis walked into the room, discussing the battle between them selves. I tried to stand but only succeeded in falling back down.
I stared at my legs and finally registered that they were exhausted, and possibly bruised to the point I'll ache for a week.
I laughed as I laid back. "This is what happens when you two let us spar."
Genesis shook his head as he walked over to me. He knelt down beside me, and examined the extent of my injuries. Angeal just stared at Zack, before pinching the bridge of his nose.
Genesis stared at Angeal, which caused Angeal to walk over and examine me as Genesis pointed out injuries that he wasn't sure about classifying them as.
I tuned out their talking until Angeal mentioned the infirmary. I sat up quickly, and stared at the two. "Did someone mention the infirmary?"
"I feel that you need to visit the infirmary, just to make sure you didn't push yourself." Angeal explained.
I shook my head, which earned me a curious stare from Angeal. "Just give me a potion or my Restore Materia and I'll be fine."
"You need to visit the infirmary." Genesis agreed.
"Just because I'm a girl, doesn't mean I need to make a trip to the infirmary every time I get hurt." I snapped. I forced myself to my feet, and fought to gain balance.
Once I was firmly on my feet, Genesis stood and felt the need to push on my back, testing my balance. I grabbed his arm before I fell on Zack.
I turned to glare at Genesis. "Don't do that."
"Don't argue about needing to visit the infirmary."
Genesis and I stared at each other, leaving Angeal and Zack to watch.
Both raven-haired SOLDIERs awaited the outcome of this, to see who would win over the other.
To be honest, my Gil is on Genesis.
