Hello, faithful readers. Check out the next chapter to Mating Troubles!
Spoilers: None
Characters involved: Claire "Lightning" Farron, Serah Farron, Oerba Yun Fang, Oerba Dia Vanille. Guest starring, Lieutenant Amodar, General Yaag Rosch, Commander Jihl Nabaat and definitely the NORA group.
WARNINGS: There is a futa warning and definitely a girl on girl warning so if you don't like that, don't read. Also don't read if you do not like rape, mild incest, cursing or violence.
I don't own FFXIII, sadly.
Thanks and enjoy! :)
Lightning moved out of the bathroom with a relaxed sigh and made her way to the kitchen where she could smell Serah cooking breakfast. Slipping in, she wrapped her arms around her sister's shoulders in a quick hug before sitting at the table and grabbing the newspaper from its place in the center.
"What's for breakfast?" the older sister inquired, opening the paper to the first article inside.
"Bacon and sausages." Serah called, smiling at her before returning her attention to the meat.
Lightning grinned and set the paper down. "Looks like that boyfriend of yours is recruiting. And having trouble too, I might add." Serah cast an eyebrow at her and Lightning elaborated.
"Some people that Snow had tried recruiting had gone straight to the police after they'd gotten the rendezvous point. It says here that 'the couple was too afraid to join for fear of "getting obliterated by the pink-haired Guardian soldier". It doesn't help the Mafians that the leader, Snow Villiers, is dating Serah Farron, the sister of the very soldier that had taken down his entire battle force at the Battle of Dry Beach.'" Lightning raised a smug eyebrow at her sister as Serah brought over the steaming plates of meat.
"You're hindering his progress and you're not even fighting him anymore." Serah chuckled as Lightning piled her plate.
"Well, I'd still like to have a shot at him." Lightning grumbled. Serah shot her sister a pointed look before going back to her breakfast.
It was silent for a while until Lightning asked, "Do you want to head through the forest after school? Go to our clearing and have a campfire like old times?"
Serah lowered her head sheepishly and Lightning's eyes immediately narrowed. "I'm… I'm kinda joining Snow and the rest of NORA after school. He's going to show me his new hideout."
Lightning huffed and blew a wisp of hair from her face. "Serah, I don't like the thought of you hanging out with or dating him."
"Why not?" Serah whined, her eyes pleading with her sister.
"Because he's sleazy. Men like him only want two things: sex and money."
"You just don't like him because I asked you to have no part in the Mafia investigation."
"No, I don't trust him with you. If he's not after our money then he's after you."
"Claire, Snow may be my one. I want you to at least try to like him, just in case."
"Serah, please, I'm serious. Something about him has been rubbing me the wrong way since he first asked you out."
Serah pouted at her sister and mumbled, "Just don't like my mate."
"Serah, it was too soon after he and I had first met on the battlefield. I'm the one that took out most of his men. I don't think he truly cares for you."
"Well, I don't care because I love him so you'll just have to deal with it." Serah's heated eyes met her sister's soft gaze and Lightning sighed, nodding her surrender.
"Serah, please, just… be careful. Okay? I don't trust him and I don't want you to get hurt."
Serah smiled and nodded, glancing at the clock. "I have to go if I want to get to school on time."
"You have your armband?" Lightning asked.
"Yeah."
"See you tonight then."
"Bye!" Serah pecked her sister's cheek before dashing out the door. Lightning sighed and glanced at the clock, noting that she needed to take a quick shower before work.
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"How was work yesterday?" Fang asked as Vanille bounded down the stairs. "I would've asked last night, but the fal'Cie had me out all night chasin' down some gorgonopsids that had gotten loose from the zoo. I swear, they're givin' me these projects on purpose."
"You like running around, so don't complain." Vanille poked her in the side with a smile, before sighing in slight frustration. "Well, once again, only one student bothered to do the assigned work. Honestly, Fang, I don't even know why I bother with those students. How do they expect to pass if they don't do the work?"
Fang shrugged, chopping the adamantoise meat. "Maybe they thought it would be an easy class."
"But one student?" Vanille huffed in frustration.
"Well, who is he?"
"She is Serah Farron."
"One of the Farron sisters?"
"You know them?"
"I know of them. Never seen either of'em."
"Well, she's got pink hair, blue eyes, she and her sister have different faces though. Serah's is rounder, softer."
Fang smirked at her adoptive sister. "Well Miss Dia! First name basis with a student? Is there something I should know about? A sexy secret lover, perhaps?"
Vanille chuckled and batted at Fang's arm. "Hush you! She's not my type. You know I prefer someone who's strong and independent, doesn't like following orders. I'm much more interested in her sister; she's a strong, defiant soldier."
"Soldier? 'Doesn't like following orders,' eh?"
"Well, aside from that, Lightning Farron is exactly what I want. Protective streak, strong will, stubbornness, ferocity…"
"Cocoon to Vanille! You're daydreamin' again!"
"Wha-?" Vanille shook her head to clear her thoughts and glanced at the clock. "Oh! I'm going to be late. My first class is in an hour. See you when I get home, Fang!" Grabbing a piece of adamantoise bacon, Vanille rushed out. The tan woman chuckled as she watched her best friend race out the door, red hair flowing behind her.
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"Hey Snow." Serah greeted her boyfriend, giving him a peck on the cheek. "How was your day?"
"Oh you know, same old same old. Harassed some pedestrians, made a few cartel sales, got busted and had to escape Guardian Corps soldiers, nearly had a run-in with your sister. Stuff like that."
"Claire didn't see you, though?"
"Nope. Why so interested?"
"She's usually so in tune with her surroundings. I'd have thought she would've spotted you."
"Well, Light must be slipping in her training." Snow smirked, proud of his little joke.
Serah smiled up at him and knew that he was wrong. Claire must have purposefully passed him by so as not to draw attention to him and thereby keeping her promise to Serah about staying out of the investigation.
"Come on, the new headquarters is just up ahead." Snow pulled her along and stopped her in front of a broken down warehouse with holes in the roof and boards falling out of the wall.
"It's a little hazardous, isn't it?" Serah asked, looking up at the building.
"Yeah, but we can fix it up."
"Freeze!" Snow and Serah both turned to see two Guardian Corps soldiers standing behind them with their weapons drawn. Serah was relieved to find that neither was Lightning, but she was still a bit apprehensive. "Snow Villiers, you're under arrest for numerous crimes against the people and city of Bodhum. Come quietly or we'll be forced to shoot."
Serah gasped and moved a little closer to Snow. "Don't be afraid, Babe. Bad boys always win in real life." Snow pulled a gun from the holster in his belt and took aim.
"Lower your weapon or we'll shoot!"
"Too many inhibitions." Snow chuckled, pulling the trigger and loading the soldiers with lead.
Serah watched in horrified shock as the two men fell to the ground, their bodies riddled with holes and oozing blood as their lifeless eyes stared up at her. Snow grinned and returned the gun to its holster before turning to the shell-shocked Serah and throwing an arm around her shoulders.
The pink-haired girl shuddered and moved from under his arm, staring at him. "Why did you kill them? They… they were innocent men."
"That wanted to lock me away." Snow pointed out with an edge in his voice. "Come on, now that I've got the rats off my trail, let's go to the real headquarters."
"You knew that they were following us?" Serah whimpered, looking again at the bodies.
"Well, yeah. They've been following me all day, trying to find the headquarters. Had to teach'em a lesson."
Serah swallowed thickly, but followed along behind her boyfriend, finally breathing a sigh of relief when they were met up with Lebreau, Yuj, Gadot and Maqui-all that was left of NORA after Lightning finished with the forces.
"Hey Breau!" Serah called in a friendly tone, nodding to the other males.
"Hey Serah," Lebreau replied cheerily. "How ya been?"
"Okay. Claire took care of those kids who were bullying me, just like I told you she would."
"Whoa," Snow butt in. "Some kids were bullying you? And were they even kids or were they some adults at your college?"
"They were this group of people at my college who had been wanting me to do their homework for them. Claire took care of it though."
"Well, why didn't you tell me? I could have beaten them to a pulp and left them with a message they'd never forget."
"I didn't think it would be a good idea for you to show up at Bodhum University in the middle of the day. Plus, Claire only beat up the leader and she didn't have to beat him to a pulp, she left just as much of a message by her entrance."
"When was this?" Lebreau cut in.
"Last week. Last Tuesday, I believe."
"Damn, wish I could have been there." Maqui muttered. "You're sister is so hot when she's fighting."
"Ugh, gross!" Serah chuckled, knowing that he was right. Lightning was never more beautiful than when she was fighting.
"So, what's on the agenda for today?" the pink-haired girl inquired, trying to steer the conversation away from her sister.
"Wanna go with us to steal a priceless diamond from Mrs. Harris?" Yuj asked excitedly.
Serah felt her stomach lurch. "I… I volunteer to help her with her dog, Banji."
"So?" Gadot snorted, raising an eyebrow.
"She doesn't want to steal from someone she helps, dimrod." Lebreau scowled, smacking him in the side of the head.
"I don't see why it matters. She looks like she's ready to pass out and die anyway. Why not just save the lawyers a job of passing out her stuff?"
Serah moved closer to Snow. "I'll pass on the stealing."
"Kay, we'll do that when you're gone."
Serah nodded and went off with Maqui and Yuj to check out Maqui's latest robot prototype. As she disappeared into another room, Snow's features hardened and he turned to Lebreau and Gadot. "It's almost time." He said lowly so none of the younger adults would hear.
"Snow, seriously." Lebreau tried to dissuade him from the plan that they had been working on for weeks. "There has to be a better way to make Lightning learn her lesson. This is her sister."
"Lebreau, are you questioning me?"
The black-haired woman was very tempted to say yes and state why, but she glanced over at Lebreau. He was her cousin. She had no idea why he joined this stupid Mafia, but she would be damned if she was going to let him stay in it alone. So, weakening her own resolve, Lebreau sighed. "No sir, I was just trying to suggest more ideas."
"Well then suggest them somewhere else. This will be the ultimate way to get back at Lightning. Now come on before Serah gets suspicious."
Lebreau hung back for a moment, seriously contemplating going straight to Guardian Corps headquarters. Deciding against it, the brunette trotted after her comrades.
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"Sergeant Farron!" Lightning was on her feet in a flash, salute ready and poised. "At ease, Soldier."
The pink-haired woman let the salute fall as she faced her commanding officer, Lieutenant Amodar. "Yes, sir?"
"I heard about your battle last week. The one near the outskirts of town with that group of rogue soldiers."
"Sir, the order was to bring them in dead or alive. They did not wish to come quietly so I-."
"Did what you had to do. I know, Sergeant. But you can't kill every single adversary you come up against."
"Sir, I do not kill every adversary. I've brought plenty back alive."
"And quite roughed up too."
"They do not like coming quietly."
"Did it ever occur to you that your hair color may be the reason they think they can get over on you?"
"No sir."
"Well, pink isn't a very… commanding color. It doesn't scream authority. Maybe you should dye it back to your natural hair color."
Lightning's eyes flashed angrily at that, disapproving of his suggestion, but unwilling to talk against it since she had to keep up a good role. "I will take your suggestion into account sir."
"Good. Now, about the Bodhum Mafia case. Are you sure you don't want to participate? Your tracking skills are the best in the company."
"I do not wish to unsettle my relationship with my sister, sir. I would rather someone she has no connection with take her boyfriend in than for her to hate me forever. She is the only family I have left and family can't function if there is dissent."
"Wise words, sergeant. Alright then. For your sake, I hope we catch him or one day, Serah Farron may become Serah Villiers." Chuckling heartily, Lieutenant Amodar strolled away, leaving a glaring Lightning in his wake.
"I'll kill him before they get married." The soldier hissed angrily, sitting back down at her desk to finish her reports so that she could head home and see Serah. The soldiers around her knew to keep their laughter purely inside, lest they get trapped in a sparring match to the death with Lightning Farron in the near future.
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