Where is my Mind?
Ch.2 Scary Teenagers
Angeal woke to the sudden, incessant sound of knocking. Or rather banging, as the person on the other side of the door was none to patient. Angeal attempted to ignore the sound, when he heard the door open. He only caught a glimpse of red before he was subsequently glomped by Genesis.
"OH MY GOD! I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T TELL ME!"
Angeal whined, burrowing his head underneath his pillow.
"Angeal!" Genesis grunted, trying to get his attention. Angeal looked up angrily at Genesis.
"What do you want, Gen?" Angeal replied through gritted teeth. Genesis pouted, looking petulantly at Angeal.
"I haven't seen you in three months and this is how you greet me?" Angeal sighed, sitting up slightly. He was still groggy from sleep, but even if he kicked Genesis out of his bed and attempted to go back to sleep, he wouldn't be able to.
"What is it?" Angeal replied, yawning and rubbing sleep from his eyes. Genesis grinned at him, then.
"So, word is you puked all over Scarlett last night at the executive party." Genesis said, grinning evilly. Angeal sighed, again. He was hoping for more time.
"Damn…if you know than the Director knows." Genesis nodded his head. "…I just hope he doesn't cut my paycheck."
Genesis scoffed. "Who cares about that?"
Angeal just gave him a look.
"When Sephiroth heard about it this morning, he almost choked on his breakfast, just so you know." That made Angeal smile. Genesis just shook his head. "Man, we must really be rubbing off on you if you find that stuff funny."
"Oh, and you don't?"
"Well, yeah…but I almost cried cause Septh was starting to look blue." Angeal chuckled at that. It was utterly ridiculous, but he couldn't help it.
"Oh, by the way Lazard's requesting our presence. Something about a new mission."
Angeal's laughter died immediately, and he frowned.
"Yeah, right. I bet he's so pissed right, now. Probably wants to get me off the premises before I cause another incident." Angeal replied, moodily. Genesis rolled his eyes.
"Oh, just come on. Besides, what's the worst that could happen?"
-:-
Angeal and Genesis walked towards the briefing room in silence together. The previous night's events caught up with him quickly, and he could feel the burning stares aimed at him. Though no one dared say anything with the hot-tempered Genesis nearby, Angeal felt humiliated regardless.
He couldn't believe he thought barfing all over Scarlett was a good idea. Just goes to show I should never ever start drinking, Angeal thought.
He had a light pink blush adorning his face by the time he entered the briefing room. Besides Lazard, Sephiroth and Zack were also waiting in the room. Angeal schooled his face to look impassive, but both Sephiroth and Zack saw right through it.
He was still slightly uncomfortable with unintentionally finding out about Zack's sexual life. He promised himself though that he wouldn't bring it up. At least, not with Zack around.
Angeal pointedly avoided looking at Zack. Sephiroth noticed and raised a sliver eyebrow. Zack, on the other hand, became annoyed and glared at Angeal briefly before turning his attention to Lazard. Said director cleared his throat, giving Angeal an ephemeral glare before moving on to the issue at hand.
"As you all are wondering I'm sure, the reason I called you all here is because we have an issue that is in need of handling which ShinRa believes you are all suited best to deal with." Lazard remarked before tapping on the keyboard in front of him.
Several pictures of mutilated corpses appeared on the screen. The bodies torn to shreds to the point that one could not tell if they were man or woman.
Zack paled at the gruesome display. Angeal's face grew dour. Sephiroth, true to his cold exterior, stayed unmoved. Genesis just frowned.
Sephiroth studied the pictures of the maimed bodies with nothing short of an analytical eye as Lazard continued to skip through them.
"What caused this?" Although he was pretty sure it was some wild animal. Humans, no matter how strong, weren't capable of such brutality.
"That's just the thing? We don't know."
"Is this the reason why you requested that we all be here? Because you're sending us all to deal with this?" Angeal asked, rubbing his jaw.
Lazard nodded his head. "As you can see, this has the company concerned."
"These deaths occurred…where?" Genesis spoke up.
"Wutai."
All four men groaned at that. Despite the fact that Wutai and ShinRa were under treaty and technically allies now, it didn't mean that the country was all 'buddy buddy' now. There was still a rather large group of rebels that didn't agree and fought against everything ShinRa was trying to do.
"Let me guess…the murder victims are all from Midgar?" Zack spoke up.
"Actually, no. They all seem to be of Wutain descent. There were only two that weren't. One from Mideel, another from Costa del Sol."
They all processed what they'd been told, each at their own rate. Zack was first to break the silence.
"So, what now? We go find what's causing this and get rid of it?"
Lazard shook his head. "Unfortunately, no. Since we don't know what to expect this isn't a seek and destroy mission. This is solely a recon mission."
Sephiroth scoffed at that. "Isn't that the Turks job?"
Lazard knew this was coming, yet having the four annoyed men around him was a bit intimidating. "Yes, however, given the situation ShinRa believed it better that we send our three enhanced super SOLDIERS in, instead of a Turk." Lazard replied slyly.
The Trinity all glared at him, annoyance written on all of their faces. Zack on the hand wasn't sure where he fit in at any rate.
"So, umm…what about me?" He asked shyly.
"Well, you'll be going with them."
"Why?"
It was Angeal that said it and he instantly regretted it. Zack went from being slightly confused and unsure to being pissed off. It looked like Genesis and Sephiroth were actually rubbing off on him. Angeal sighed.
"Pup, that's not what I me—'' Angeal was cut off by Zack.
"Whatever."
Angeal sighed again.
Lazard watched the exchange before answering Zack's question.
"To start, you're a valuable asset to the company and you need real experience. All those missions you go on are nothing more than errands for the different department heads. You need something real, Zack." Lazard finished.
Angeal gave a quite sigh of relief. He was glad Lazard didn't go and tell Zack that he was being considered for first class. Angeal already made the recommendation. Now, he was just waiting for what happened next.
Other than that, he wasn't happy. If they wanted to test Zack, they could've sent him somewhere else. Anywhere else, but Wutai. Furthermore, he was more than just a valuable asset. At least to Angeal and others that knew him, he was.
"When do we leave?" Genesis asked once again.
Lazard turned to them. "As soon as you're ready."
-:-
Zack kept walking even though his name was being called. If it were anyone else, ignoring a superior officer would be consider insubordination. Yeah, Angeal was superior. In every single way.
Zack tried to shake the feelings of lust and need in order to stay angry, but he could never stay pissed for long. Especially, not at Angeal.
A strong hand landed on his shoulder and spun him around. Zack glared at Angeal, but faltered under his most apologetic look.
"Puppy, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it like that."
Zack gave him a petulant pout because he was no longer angry with Angeal, but angry at himself for not being able to direct it towards him. He had to restrain himself with every ounce of willpower not to throw himself in Angeal's arms.
"Puppy…Zack, I'm sorry. I was being stupid. I was just worried." Now Zack just felt bad.
"I know. I'm sorry; I'm acting like such a kid." Zack replied.
Angeal only nodded with a small smile. "It's okay. I wouldn't expect anything less."
Zack inwardly winced at that. It was like Angeal slapped him in the face. It was maddening…and it hurt. Zack nodded his head, unable to continue looking at Angeal.
"I better go get ready."
Angeal hesitated than nodded. He could tell nothing was resolved and even worse that Zack felt hurt. He watched Zack walk down the hall and out of sight around the corner, than sighed.
"Hmm, seems like the puppy's love sick." Genesis said as he walked towards Angeal. Angeal opened his mouth to say something scathing, but then realized it could very well be that.
"Zack's dating Loz…I think. Perhaps, it has something to do with that?" Angeal replied.
Sephiroth scowled at hearing that. "I'll have a talk with Loz." Angeal smiled at Sephiroth.
"As much as I appreciate it, Seph, I don't think that will be necessary."
Both Genesis and Sephiroth looked equally stunned. "And why the hell not?" Genesis retorted.
"Because their relationship has already escalated into sex." Sephiroth stated matter of fact. He rubbed his temples, fighting back a headache. Angeal nodded sadly.
"Yes, I, uh, caught them last night."
Sephiroth's eyes shot open and Genesis's jaw dropped. "So, that's why I couldn't find the little bastard!"
Genesis tried to stifle a laugh. Angeal frowned. "Calm down. It's not like they were on the couch. I heard them. And Zack doesn't know I know and I would like to keep it that way. For now." Angeal replied.
Genesis shook his head, his auburn hair shifting with the movement. "Boy am I glad I didn't get roped into mentoring. Their all just a bunch of hormone driven teenagers."
Sephiroth gave him a look. "And what does that make you? You're not exactly mister saint john."
Genesis gave an indigent huff. "Oh, please! I am far from a teenager. Besides, you never complain."
Sephiroth rolled his eyes.
-:-
Zack threw himself on his bed as soon as he entered Loz's room. Loz stood behind him in boot cut jeans that hung low on his hips and a white tank top. He crawled over Zack as he pressed kisses all over his body.
Zack had tears in his eyes, but stubbornly would not let them fall.
"It's not fair."
Loz kissed his neck, and then his cheek.
"He still sees me as nothing, but a kid."
He kissed his eyelids and licked away the tears.
"He actually ignored me when he walked into the briefing room!"
Loz wrapped his arms around Zack and held him tightly to his chest. He knew all about Zack's feelings towards Angeal, and he could sympathize. He, also, had strong feelings for someone.
"It's okay, baby. Angeal will eventually come around. He only worries for you." Loz finally replied, tucking Zack's head under his chin.
"But I love him!"
"I know."
"I want him…"
"…I know…" Loz replied slipping a hand lower to run a caress further down Zack's back. Zack shuddered, pressing his hips closer to Loz, gasping at the sudden pressure.
Loz chuckled using one hand to grip Zack's ass and the other to hold him in place as he rocked into him. Zack moaned, lifting one leg to wrap around Loz's waist as he rocked into him faster.
Loz groaned slipping a hand past the fabric of Zack's pants to knead his ass.
Zack held onto Loz's shoulders as he moaned helplessly, trapped in the rough fabric of his uniform pants. "W-want…need more…"
Loz nodded his head in understanding. He unzipped Zack's pants and maneuvered them down his hips and off his legs. Shifting again, so he was lying on his back and Zack was straddling his waist, Loz reached into the nightstand next to his bed and pulled out a tube of lotion and a condom.
"Sorry, all out of lube." Loz said, smirking slightly. Zack just rolled his eyes, not really caring. Loz was promiscuous by nature. Zack didn't mind this for the simple fact that Loz was a caring and an attentive lover. Furthermore, they were only friends…with benefits.
Loz knew Zack almost as intimately as Zack knew Angeal.
Zack didn't really believe it was fair to either of them what they were doing. They were substituting each other for people whom they couldn't have. It wasn't fair, but…all thought fled from Zack's mind as Loz inserted two fingers into him stabbing at his prostate. He had the uncanny ability to nail it every time they were together.
Zack breathed out a gasping, shuddering breath as he moved against Loz's hand. He braced his hands on Loz's bent knees trying to ride his hand as hard as possible.
Loz groaned at the display.
He loved watching Zack lose it.
Zack was practically screaming by now. He could cry he was so close, but Loz wasn't done yet. He pulled his fingers away from Zack, a keening moan and an annoyed look his only response.
Loz laughed.
Zack looked so adorable when he was frustrated.
Loz pulled his own pants down to his thighs and sheathed himself in the condom. Grabbing Zack's hips, he slowly guided him down on his cock. Zack whimpered at the first feel of penetration.
Loz only groaned.
He was so damned hot.
Zack had imagined on previous occasions what Angeal would feel like. Much bigger by comparison probably. It was the main reason why he and Loz were always so rough with each other.
They loved it rough.
Zack finally sank down fully on Loz. Both were trying to catch their breath like they'd run a marathon. Loz was trying to control himself, trying to give Zack sometime to adjust. When Zack was ready, he leaned over Loz letting his cock slip out almost to the head then sinking back down, roughly.
Loz gasped.
Zack was tightening around his cock every time he lifted up.
The feeling was fucking amazing.
Zack gave a long moan, and before he realized what he was doing he was riding Loz in earnest, nearly bouncing on his dick. Loz gasped, helping Zack raise himself higher and bringing him down roughly as he thrusted up into the inviting heat.
They were so close.
Loz rolled his hips and Zack saw stars. He let out a cry that he was sure the neighbors could hear and climaxed. The repeated spasmodic clenching of Zack's muscles brought Loz over the edge soon after. He gasped; bruising Zack's hips with the force he used slamming him down repeatedly until he was completely spent.
Zack lay on top of Loz, completely exhausted and satisfied. He snuggled against his chest no longer feeling angry. On the other hand however, his stomach growled seeking attention. Zack blushed slightly as Loz chuckled.
"Sorry." Zack murmured against the skin of Loz's collarbone.
"It's fine. It's not like I can blame. I'm actually proud of my work!" Loz replied, arrogantly. Zack pouted, looking down at Loz a little annoyed. This always happened. Whenever they got done having sex, Loz would get a major boost to his ego. It was kind of annoying.
"I'm joking."
"Sure you are." Zack replied.
Loz just shook his head, holding Zack close. He ran his fingers through Zack's spikes kneading the scalp. Zack sighed grateful for the attention, and snuggled closer as he lay next to Loz. Loz only smiled indulgently at Zack.
"Do you wanna talk about what happened?" Loz asked unexpectedly. It took Zack a moment to respond. He knew he should get it out in the open. He certainly couldn't tell Angeal about his feelings. But somehow it didn't feel right spilling all his problems on Loz. Then again, he was sure Loz would kick his ass if he knew why he was hesitating.
"Angeal was ignoring me. I know it sounds childish, but he didn't even look at me." Zack began, taking a deep breath. Loz just continued stroking Zack's hair.
"He probably had a reason, baby. Maybe he was embarrassed." Loz replied. Zack looked thoughtful for a moment.
"Embarrassed about what?"
"You didn't hear?"
"No."
Loz grinned wide. "I heard Angeal threw up all over Scarlett of Weapons Development."
Zack's jaw dropped at that revelation. For several minutes he was utterly speechless. "Now that you mention it, Angeal's face was little flush. Ya know, I thought he'd be able to hold his liquor," was the first thing out of Zack's mouth.
Loz laughed in earnest. Zack sighed, however.
"Damn, now I have to go apologize for being bratty." Zack said, burrowing deeper into Loz's side. He held on like he didn't want to let go.
"I'm sure he won't mind." Loz replied.
Zack opened his mouth to say something, when the front door opened. They both froze and strained their ears listening. The footsteps headed in their direction and stopped in front of Loz's door.
"Loz get dressed and Zack you should be getting ready for the mission! Not screwing around!" Sephiroth shouted walking away into the kitchen.
Zack blushed furiously, and Loz looked at Zack. "You didn't say were going on a mission?" Loz asked.
"Yeah, that was the reason why I was in the briefing room in the first place. Sorry, I didn't mention it. It's nothing dangerous just a simple recon mission."
"Isn't that the Turks job?"
"Yeah, but nobody in Wutai trusts Turks."
Zack had a point on that one. Loz got up pulling up his pants and Zack did the same. Zack kissed Loz as he left the rather large apartment.
-:-
After Angeal had finished packing his bag, mostly with the bare necessities, he grabbed his buster sword and waited on the roof of the heliport briefly stopping by Zack's room to tell him he was going on ahead. Despite the fact that Zack was still angry with him, Angeal didn't want it to get to the point where he started to avoid Zack. He knew his puppy needed his space, but he also knew leaving without saying anything would just make things worse.
He was waiting for ten minutes before Genesis showed up. As usual, his overly stuffed duffel bag containing more things than he needed, hanging off one shoulder awkwardly. Angeal smirked at him, knowingly.
"What's wrong? Couldn't get one of the cadets to drag your stuff along this time?" Angeal mocked. Genesis just glared at Angeal's half smile.
He rolled his eyes replying, "Kenny broke up with me."
Angeal's smiles disappeared. "I'm sorry, Gen."
"It's fine. We weren't serious anyway." Genesis said, smiling at him sweetly.
Angeal gave him a look that said he clearly didn't believe him, but would drop it for the sake of Genesis's dignity. Just then the door to the roof banged open, and Zack walked out followed by a red headed Turk.
Angeal tensed slightly, but then grew alarmed as he saw Zack's eyes.
"Zack? Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little a tired." Zack lied, faking a yawn and rubbing his right eye. Angeal knew he was lying, but didn't mention a thing. He heard from Sephiroth that Zack was with Loz last night. He wondered if their relationship was taking a turn for the worst.
Angeal gazed at Zack, worriedly. Seeing this, Zack couldn't really be too sad. At least he knew Angeal cared for him, even if it wasn't the way he wanted to be cared for. The red haired Turk, Reno, got in the chopper and began firing it up. The sleek blades eating up the air, and beating the wind into a frenzy.
Genesis got in the chopper followed by Zack. Angeal waited outside for Sephiroth, and just as he was about to board the chopper he saw Sephiroth make his way toward the chopper, a blond head stopping him by the door and handing him something.
Angeal couldn't see them quite well as they were half hidden by the door, but he noticed Sephiroth bend his head down slightly. When he pulled back and turned toward the chopper he had an uncharacteristic smile on his face.
Angeal blinked and stared at Sephiroth.
"Not a word." Sephiroth replied as he neared and tried to wipe the smile off his face. Angeal only nodded, smiling softly.
They both climbed into the chopper, shutting the door as they buckled themselves in. Angeal gave Reno the thumbs up to proceed, and they started to lift off in the polluted air of Midgar. Although far up, the pollution still rose above the plate.
In the perpetual night sky of Midgar, the sleek black helicopter flew off towards the west in search of the land of the setting sun.
Author's note: Can anyone guess who the blonde is? Yeah, right it's no secret. Although, this story is mainly Zangeal, it will have some Sephiroth and Cloud, too.
BTW, its Cloud from Advent Children. At least, his character design. I don't like his personality in that one, so the way he acts in mostly going to be my own interpretation and him from the original final fantasy 7.
Also, I figured I'd write down some smut in this chapter. I'd originally planned to in another chapter, but then said what the hell? I hope its satisfying.
Also, next chapter is definitely the chapter where Angeal gets bit, so stay tuned for that!