Cloud walked out of the president's office, a major scowl on his face. He turned to look at the SOLDIERs who were guarding the door before, and he noticed for the first time that they were first class. My first class SOLDIERs, this is weird...
The one on his left stepped forward and saluted him. He was in the regular first class attire, which meant no helmet. His hair was short and a very soft brown color, almost gray brown, his bangs were brushed to the side so that it covered his left eye, his only visible eye of course was blue.
Cloud peered closely at him, something about his care free demeanor reminded him of someone, an old friend. Not a close friend, but someone he knew while back in SOLDIER. I wish my memory wasn't so hazy.
"Sir, I take it you either recognize me, or you're staring at me because I'm so damn sexy."
No I defiantly don't know him. He walked past them, even though he had no idea where he should go.
The quiet foot steps behind him told him that the three SOLDIERs were following him. I could always order them away, but I don't know where anything is... "SOLDIER."
The one he had observed earlier saluted him again, he was probably the leader of the other two. "Yes sir."
"Do you have any idea of what I'm supposed to do now?" As soon as he said it he wished he hadn't.
The SOLDIER exchanged a smile with the other two, the one on his right, the shorter of the three with long silver hair pulled back into a pony tail and eerie silver eyes nodded his head in agreement, Cloud wondered briefly why the man didn't have the blue eyes that all SOLDIERs had.
The man on the left was taller then the other two by a couple of inches, his hair was also long, but in a braid and was mahogany in color. Hid build reminded him of Zack's, he was very muscular and his answering smile was kind yet cocky.
"Well Cloud, first we should all introduce ourselves and get on first name basis, we all need to be best friends if you know what I mean. It will help out in the field. So I'll start. I'm Kunsel, SOLDIER first class, and hopefully your right hand man."
The name certainly had a place in Cloud's memory. The first words that came to mind. Slightly creepy and stalker like, and also lazy. I'll stay away from that one.
The silver haired one saluted him and Kunsel forcefully put his hand down. "I'm Luxiere, SOLDIER first class also." The way he stared at Cloud was strange, almost like he was seeing right through him.
Kunsel dismissed his staring with a wave of his hand. "Don't mind him, he lost his eyesight to a bad mako injection, pretty rare. But you don't care much, do you Luxiere?"
"Nope, I don't need my eyes to fight."
Lot's of self confidence and a bubbly attitude, reliable. Some one I could get along well with. Cloud was about to pull his lips into a smile, but then he remembered the young SOLDIER wouldn't be able to see it.
The last one stepped forward and offered his hand. "And I'm Katsu, just call me Kat though. And I'm obviously a first class."
Cloud shook the offered hand and frowned slightly. Great... He sort of acts like Zack too. Better go find a leash now.
"Come on, we'll show you your room." Kunsel tugged on a spiky blond piece of hair. "Or I should say, your floor... They spoil the generals too much."
"Is there a phone there? I need to call someone."
They all squeezed into the elevator and Kat pushed a button. "Hopefully, I think the room is completely ready for you. Phone included."
The elevator stopped on a floor marked 'General' and they all stepped out.
Kat poked Cloud's arm. "Before we leave, can I.... hold your sword? I wanna see how heavy it is."
Cloud felt his eye twitch involuntarily. Why do they always ask that? "Sure..." He lifted the heaviest of the First Tsurugi and handed it to him.
Kat immediately disappeared from their line of sight as the sword proved to be too heavy for him and he crashed to the ground in a heap.
Both Kunsel and Luxiere broke out in insane laughter. Kat grumbled as he watched Cloud pick the sword back up with apparent ease. "That thing must weigh thousands of pounds."
He shrugged. "It doesn't feel heavy."
"I understand Tifa, don't worry, it's just for a year and I'm sure they'll let me come visit."
"What would they need you for anyways? Are you going to train people?"
"No, I'm here to boost moral. I don't think I have to personally train anyone unless I want to." Which I don't...
"Well... alright Cloud... if you need anything, call me and I'll come over and sort things out."
His smile came briefly, but it was there. "Thanks Tifa." He hung the phone up with a sigh.
A knock sounded at the door. "Si- I mean, Cloud! Kunsel wants you to come check out the new recruits that just came in."
That's Luxiere... He walked over and opened the door. "New recruits already?"
"Ah.. Yeah, apparently the president was expecting you to join, so he posted new ads a few weeks ago saying that you joined as our general."
That bastard... "And I'm required to make an appearance to the cadets?"
Luxiere scratched the back of his head nervously. "Well Sephiroth used to do it... Kunsel- I mean, we all thought that you would like to, you know? A moral booster?"
The only reason I'm here. "Fine, let's go then."
He turned left towards the elevator, and Luxiere went right.
Cloud stopped to stare questionably at the first class, he watched him feel the wall with his hands, most likely looking for the elevator.
"Uh, Luxiere? The elevator is over here."
Luxiere looked over in his direction and blushed. "Sorry sir, I'm not used to this floor yet."
Cloud stepped in front of him without a sound as he walked toward him. The SOLDIER stopped when sensed the general there.
"Testing me sir?"
"I just wanted to see how good your other senses were."
"Don't worry, Kunsel taught me well."
The elevator door open up and said Kunsel popped his head out. "And Kunsel thinks that by the time you guys get down there, the cadets will already be first class."
Hm, not much moving forward plot wise, but it's the best I can do. And you should be applauding me! I updated twice in one weekend!
But alas I must update my other fics!
Is anyone out there a huge Kunsel and Luxiere fan like me? Kunsel is like... My 3'rd favorite character... Order goes Cloud, Zack, Kunsel! Yep!
Bai!
