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Cloud was taken to the room closest to Zack; he didn't quite know why Zack had insisted so. Cloud didn't mind though, it'd be great to have at least one friend here. There also was the constant pressure he now felt from the general, Sephiroth. It seemed to Cloud that the general had high expectations of him; of which Cloud thought himself incapable of. Zack set Cloud down gently on his bed; Cloud gave a groan as he felt the blow the general had taken to his head. "Stay here, I'll get you some ice." how he could honestly move anywhere was beyond him.
He tried to steady his breathe as the pain started to sink in. His adrenaline had been running before, but now he'd all, but run out and he could feel the burning sensation starting from his legs to his head. Zack walked in with a pack of ice and set it on Clouds forehead making it feel as if his head was going to bust open. "My, my, Sephiroth branded you huh buddy?"Zack asked laughing at his cruel joke. Cloud swatted him away with his hand. Zack nodded giving him a sympathetic look and left the room to let Cloud wallow in his misery alone.
The next day Cloud reported to the president himself, for some odd reason which escaped Cloud. He stood up as tall as he could and held his hand to his forehead giving the president a salute. "At ease SOILDER"the president mumbled. Cloud obeyed and took a seat his was offered by the president gliding his hand to the seat. "Sephiroth has told me he see's potential in you Strife." Cloud choked a little bit on his own spit, but then composed himself. "So, we've decided to have Zack take you under his wing and perhaps, even become second to only the general himself." Cloud found it hard to breathe.
"That is all, you're dismissed Strife" Cloud saluted once more bowing slightly then closed the door quietly behind himself before sighing and finding his legs like jelly. Zack peeked out from behind a pillar; apparently he'd heard the whole thing. "Seems like your getting pretty famous around these parts huh partner?"Zack said with a crooked smile. Cloud just shrugged and balanced himself. "So! You start your training now!"Zack said pulling Cloud into a very large room. It was filled with swords and a bunch of boxes. Zack smiled as he watched Cloud's face, he was clearly unsure of himself.
"Your task will be quite simple today! I want you to break the boxes with this-"Zack unsheathed his own sword and handed it to Cloud. When he left go and handed it to Cloud it immediately dropped to the floor along with Cloud. He hadn't realized just how heavy his sword was, it seemed to Cloud that by the way Zack was holding it, it was as light as a feather. Cloud picked himself up and tried to wield the heavy sword, but found it nearly impossible. Zack gave a look "you can't even pick that up, but Sephiroth wants me to train you? This must be a mistake!" as soon as he uttered those words Sephiroth strode in making Zack suddenly uncomfortable.
"No Zack, you have to have him start out with a light weight sword. That's your problem, honestly do I have to do this myself?" he said coolly and Zack just hung his head. Sephiroth pulled a sword off of the wall and handed it to Cloud. It was a lot less weight and Cloud could easily move this one around. "See?"Sephiroth said walking away. Zack cringed as he heard the door slam behind Sephiroth and Cloud muttered "owned..." under his breathe.
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