Angels & Demons

Chapter Two: Bring Me To Life

Rated: M (Later)

Summary: Cloud Strife and Zack Fair met under comical circumstances... But will knowing Zack bring some secrets to the surface that Noctis didn't want Cloud to know? Or is it all just a dream..?

Song: Bring Me To Life - Evanescence

Disclaimer: Well. I don't own Final Fantasy... A fact which saddens me so.

Wake me up,

(Wake me up inside)

I can't wake up…

(Wake me up inside)

Save me,

(Call my name and save me from the dark)

The morning light filtered through the window and landed on Cloud's face. He frowned and blinked awake. With a yawn, he rolled out of bed. Noctis had already left the house for work, leaving Cloud alone. He picked up Zack's pants that he had worn last night and searched the pockets. He became very still, then threw the pants down and headed downstairs. Cloud searched under the couches, in the kitchen, and finally the bedroom. He groaned and sat on the bed, running a hand through his hair. Cloud glanced at the phone, already grimacing at what he had to do.

Wake me up,

(Bid my blood to run)

I can't wake up…

(Before I come undone)

Save me,

(Save me from the nothing I've become)

Zack answered the phone with a yawn, usually light voice thick and husky with sleep. A slight British accent tinted his words, making them slightly alluring, almost hypnotizing. "Ugh... Morning, Cloud. I wondered when you would realize your phone was here." You could almost hear the grin in his voice.

Cloud, once again, groaned. "Sorry to disturb you. Is there any way you could bring that to me?" He turned his head to the side, coughing.

"Sure, where do you live?" He asked while sitting up, "and you should really get that cough checked." He muttered, sounding un-interested.

Cloud glared at the phone before putting it back to his ear. He rattled off the address and hung up. Heading downstairs, he stopped in front of the mirror. For some reason, he checked his appearance, then scowled at himself. Why am I worrying? He's just bringing me my phone.

Zack rolled out of bed with a groan. "Ugh... Fuck. I don't wanna go..." He whined to himself as he sighed heavily, standing with exaggerated complaints. He threw some clothes on and trudged out the door, driving to the address. He sighed once more as he walked up to the door, knocking on it twice and stepping back, leaning lazily against the doorframe.

Cloud opened the door, his face flushed with fever and usually wind-blown hair more rumpled than normal. Just looking at Zack brought hot images into his mind and he took a step back. "Um," his voice was raspy from coughing as he spoke, "did you bring my phone?"

"Duh. I'm not as stupid as you think. I brought your clothes back too." He smiled. "and I want my pants back." He pouted as he waltzed into Cloud's house. "Hmm. Nice place." he laughed, looking around.

"What's so funny? " He shut the door and leaned against it, another one of his customary frowns adorning his angelic features. A shiver went down his spine as he envisioned Zack's mouth on him again and his blush deepened.

The raven smiled and shrugged. "Why do you frown so much? You look so much better when you smile." He said softly and coughed, blushing. " have sweet dreams last night?" He smirked and leaned against a wall again, crossing his arms. "You're blushing pretty bright there, Cloud."

"I'm sick," he growled. "sorry to be a disappointment." Cloud narrowed his eyes. He stalked forward and pushed past him, going upstairs to get Zack's jeans. "Stay there." He ordered.

"oohh... I love it when you get demanding and pissed. Makes me all hot and bothered." He grinned wider and followed Cloud upstairs, humming softly. "Your house really is nice though. Does Noctis pay for it?"

"Yes," came the reply from the bedroom.

"Where is he?"

"He's at work, like every other responsible man out there." Cloud scooped up the pants and proceeded to fold them.

"Oh, trust me. I have a job. How else do you think I paid for the house I live in?" He leaned on the doorway, frame relaxing against the wood. "So, Mr. Strife. Are you a responsible man? Do you have a job?" He raised an eyebrow.

Cloud sighed and held the pants out. "Nah, I've been looking for one for days."

He laughed. "Okay, well... Thanks for not burning my clothes." He grinned and walked out of the bedroom and down the stairs. Cloud followed, gnawing on his bottom lip. "Is that all you need?"

"Yep. So, I know Noctis forbade you from associating with me, so I'll leave before I get your pretty little head in trouble. Ciao~" He winked and walked to the door.

I've been living a lie,

There's nothing inside…

Bring me to life.

A hand blocked his way out. Guilt washed over him but he brushed it off. "Are you sure?" Cloud leaned closer, a seductive smile crossing his lips.

Zack smirked and crossed his arms. "Yeah. I'm good. You have anything you want from me?" His smirk grew wider and he licked his lips, wanting Cloud to make the first move.

"I want..." his eyes trailed down his neck and his fingers traced Zack's clavicle, drawing goose bumps up. As much as he wanted to press his lips against his smooth skin, he repressed the urge with a deep swallow and stepped back. "I want answers" Cloud glared at him. "I want to know how the hell I got these." He drew the collar of his shirt down, baring the red hickey on his own collarbone, where, in his dream, Zack had his lips on his skin. "Noctis didn't do this to me, I know for sure. And before that was the damn dream." Cloud narrowed his eyes. "Explain."

The raven shuddered when Cloud touched his skin and whimpered softly when he pulled away. "I'm... not human." That smug grin crossed his features again. "I can invade your pretty little dreams all I want and have my way with you and you can't do a damn thing about it but sit there and enjoy it." He purred and kissed the red mark softly, sucking lightly on the skin.

Cloud struggled to stay upset with him, but it wasn't working with that magical mouth. With a slight whimper, he melted against Zack, his legs no longer supporting him.

Zack wrapped his arms around Cloud's waist, kissing gently up his neck as he pinned the blonde against the wall, hands travelling up his sides, holding his arms above his head. He nipped up his neck and jaw. "Why... So... Serious..?" he accented each word with a kiss.

"I don't know." Cloud leaned his head back on the wall. His hands ran up Zack's back, after the raven had let go, and pulled him close. Noctis flitted through his mind for a tiny second before being wiped away completely as the haze took over his thoughts. He couldn't think straight and yet managed to form a sentence and force it out, "Wha- Whaddaya mean by not human?" He slurred, his pupils dominating the blue-green of his eyes.

"I'm an angel. A fallen one." He chuckled at Cloud's actions and took his lower lip in his mouth, sucking and nibbling. "That foggy-ness in your mind is because you're so close to me. The purer you are, the foggier it gets." He laughed softly, running his tongue over his lip, healing it.

"Mmmmmm," his lips became paralyzed and his breath wooshed out across Zack's lips. His mind was encased in fog, unable to actually comprehend the words Zack was saying. He ran his tongue over his lips, thinking they were dry. His tongue touched Zack's and once again, the breath stuttered out of him and he moaned the other man's name.

"Mmnn... I love it when you moan my name..." He grinned and held Cloud's waist, grinding their erections together, kissing him heatedly, his eyes looking into Cloud's before slipping closed.

Now that I know what I'm without,

You can't just leave me.

Breathe into me and make me real;

Bring me to life...

Cloud's mind slipped away to a place of pure bliss and he arched his back against Zack's, clutching him. He reveled in the feel of the stronger abusing his fair skin. Noctis had always held back, had treated him to gentle touches and sweet, feather light kisses. Now, Cloud adored the crushing feel of Zack's mouth on his, how roughly he grabbed him and ground down on him, not caring if he hurt him in the process. Cloud ducked down and bit Zack's neck, pulling the skin into his mouth and sucking on it vigorously before nipping it once more and laving it with his tongue. Cloud continued his journey, becoming particularly interested in the sensitive spot right underneath his jaw.

Zack let his head fall back, moaning Cloud's name softly and grinding down harder. He loved how the blonde worked his mouth, growling a bit when he started nibbling his biggest turn-on spot, which made him moan louder and press down harder against Cloud's hips. Zack slipped his hands under Cloud's shirt, rubbing the youngers nipples between his thumb and forefinger, pinching and pulling harshly.

Cloud yanked backwards at the feel of his hot hands under his shirt. The warmth of his hands was like a bucket of ice water had been tossed onto him. "No!" He threw his hands up and attempted to push the stronger male off him. He gripped Zack's wrists and forced them to his sides. He shook his head quickly, trying to clear his thoughts. "I can't, uh, can't do this. I can't do this to Noctis. I can't..." He trailed off, and against his better judgment, buried his face in the crook of Zack's neck.

Zack frowned and stopped moving, looking down at him. He sighed. Every bit the angel he doesn't know he is... Zack comfortingly wrapped his arms around Cloud, kissing his forehead softly. "It's okay... I understand... I'm not apologizing though, because I'm not sorry. But I do understand." He rubbed his back soothingly, holding him almost protectively.

Cloud closed his eyes and moved closer into the circle of Zack's arms. "I can't do this to him," he repeated, feeling sleepy all of a sudden. He yawned.

"I know you can't," He half smiled, rubbing his back again. Zack sat on the floor and held Cloud close, kissing his forehead.

Cloud felt the darkness at the edge of his mind. He was exhausted. The sudden energy high that had filled him and spurred him on to practically tackle Zack left him feeling very tired. He sighed, and while Noctis' name hung on his tongue, the only word that slipped out was, "Zack."

The raven chuckled and kissed his forehead again. "Sleep, Angel, you'll feel better. Promise."

All this time, I can't believe I couldn't see.

Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me…

I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems,

Got to open my eyes to everything.

Cloud awoke in his bed alone. The first thing he thought of was, A dream. Just a dream. Cloud exhaled, longing filling him, and he rolled over. Something soft brushed his closed eyelids and he frowned. He picked it up, examining it closely. A single downy black feather. Cloud's lips parted in surprise. A feather?

Noctis stood in the doorway. A soft sigh escaped his lips and he looked at the carpet. "Zack was here, wasn't he?" He asked quietly and looked at him with a sad expression. "That feather is his…" He trailed off and looked down at his feet. "Why was he here, Cloud?"

Cloud looked up at him. "I-" he paused. "He had my phone. So… I asked him to bring it." Cloud refused to think about what had happened for fear that Noctis would sense his emotions. He searched Noctis' eyes, looking for any emotion. "I sent him home then fell asleep." He quickly changed the subject. "What do you mean it's Zack's feather? He's not a bird." He scoffed.

Noctis sighed. "I know. Think back to what Zack told you. I know you know the answer. What else has feathers and wings, but isn't a bird. Something corrupt… But looks human." Noctis' eyes flashed red and he crushed the feather in his fist, watching it crumble to ash and fall to the floor. "Something that has no soul." He growled.

Cloud started, surprised. "You just-just" his jaw dropped. "How'd you do that? And there's no such thing as angels. They're a myth." He scowled and crossed his arms, looking every bit the angel he didn't know he was.

He smiled. "Even if I told you what I was, you wouldn't believe me. You don't even believe in the existence of Angels. You don't believe in yourself, or Zack. Have you ever wondered why you're called pure? Or how you can almost literally light up a room? I know you aren't that dense…" He chuckled dryly, sitting on the bed.

Cloud looked taken aback. "Myself?" He thought back. Lighting up a room? Pure? "But… Angels can't exist… and even if they did… and I… was one, why don't I have wings? And what are you?"

"You get your wings when you save a life, with no thought of personal gain. Or in Zack's case, taken a life in favor of personal gain." Noctis sighed heavily "And I'm… a demon." He said softly. "You know, red eyes, Hell fire, eternal damnation and all that jazz." He said with a grin.

Cloud's beautiful blue-green eyes widened. "A demon?" he scooted backwards on the bed, scrambling back to the headboard. However, he'd miscalculated his position and fell off the bed.

Noctis stifled his laughter. "Yeah. A demon. You've lived with me for two years. Don't tell me that now, after everything, that you see me differently?" He frowned.

Cloud poked his head up. In truth, Cloud didn't see him differently. He only saw Noctis, the man he had loved for two years. He loved the familiar way his hair fell over his eyes, those flickering eyes, and the wicked yet gentle smile. Still, this new information made him cautious, "Since I'm an… angel, why did you chose me? Wouldn't that be a bit…" He paused. "against the rules?"

He crawled over to the blonde and tilted his chin up with a slight grin. "It is very much against the rules. But I love you. So they can go suck it." He smiled softly, that real smile only Cloud saw.

Cloud's lips quirked up at the sight of such a rare smile. He laid his hand on Noctis' cheek. "How 'very against the rules' exactly? Technically, I'm not an angel yet, I suppose. But I don't want you to get in trouble."

"Well… I'm the king. So… That means they'd kill me." Noctis sighed and looked at Cloud. "So no one can know. Well, no one does, anyway, so it doesn't matter. Anyway, it's not important." He shook his head. "And you can't let him anywhere near you anymore. Your hair is turning black." He frowned.

"My hair is turning black?" Cloud's hand left Noctis' face and went straight to his hair. Confusion swept across his expression. "My hair is connected to my pureness? That's strange…" He ran a hand through his hair, suddenly self-conscious of it.

"Yes. Why do you think mine and Zack's hair is black?" He raised an eyebrow. "And why do you think I'm gentle with you? I don't want to hurt or corrupt you." He pressed their lips together softly, sweetly. "You mean the world to me, and I can't lose you. I know what Zack has been doing to you. I can smell him on you. You two have been very close..." He stood slowly and looked at his feet, disappointment plain on his beautiful face and clear in his voice.

Cloud clutched his hand. "I love you, Noctis. It was a mistake. I-I don't know what came over me." He bowed his head solemnly. "I can't possibly be an angel… I've went behind your back. I don't deserve you!"

Noctis shook his head. "No. You are an angel. As the Demon King, I can sense them. You're a strong one. And Zack is drawn to you like a moth to flame. You are pure and strong and that means you're easily Corrupted. That's why you can't see him. I don't blame any of it on you, Zack can be very convincing… I trust you enough that I know you wouldn't go behind my back on your own free will." He quirked one side of his lips in a half smile.

Cloud pushed a smile onto his face, ignoring the guilt pouring through his veins. He had gone behind his back and Noctis probably knew it. He searched Noctis' mind again, looking for hostility. "I promise to stay away."

Right. He thought sarcastically. The raven smiled despite his thoughts and began cursing Zack's name in his thoughts, using words Noctis never used. His face gave nothing in his thoughts away. "Good." He kissed the blonde's forehead softly.

Frozen inside without your touch,

Without your love, darling…

Only you are the life among the dead.

"I love you." Cloud whispered, wrapping his arms around Noctis' neck, clinging to him. "Thank you for watching over me. I love you." He murmured into his neck. Cloud leaned back and kissed him, sinking into the familiarity of Noctis.

The raven sighed and half smiled again, his usual demeanor coming back. "I love you too, Cloud." He murmured and kissed him back, cupping his chin.

Cloud closed his eyes and pressed harder to him, his hands trailing down his back and pulling him closer. Cloud let his body take over and pressed their hips together, wrapping a leg around his hip and sliding his hands under Noctis' shirt, feeling the muscles bunch and flex under his hands. This, he thought, This is what I want. Noctis loves me. Zack doesn't even know me. Cloud ducked his head and nipped Noctis' collarbone.

Noctis chuckled and moaned softly, wrapping his arms around Cloud's waist, grinding him slowly as his head fell back with a contented sigh. His eyes closed slowly as his hands slid up Cloud's shirt, the material bunching up as his hands moved up the blonde's sides, sliding the shirt off. His eyes flashed red with desire and he growled softly, suppressing the emotions. No. I'm NOT going to be like that. He thought, his eyes flashing back to their gorgeous blue.

Cloud sat up quickly and pushed Noctis over on the bed before scrambling up on top of him. He explored his neck, hands plunging into the soft, dark hair, holding his head down as he sank his teeth into Noctis' neck and growled softly. He longed for the roughness Zack had introduced to him and if Noctis wasn't going to do anything about it, Cloud was going to spur him on. Surprise radiated through him for a second. "Where are your horns?"

Noctis blushed softly and held the others hips. "What's with you?" He raised an eyebrow and laughed at his random question. He pulled his hair away from his forehead and made his horns grow in, peeking about two inches from his head. "Right there." He muttered, his voice deeper and a bit darker, his eyes blood red. He wrapped his legs around Cloud's waist, gently pulling him down.

Cloud glared at him, irritated, before leaning down and nipping at Noctis' nipple. He took it into his mouth and sucked vigorously, demanding that Noctis let go of his iron clad control.

The raven bit his lip and his nails dug slightly into the others hips, his eyes slipping closed and his horns disappearing. "C-Cloud, stop.. You have no idea what you're doing." He let his head fall back, his lip drawing blood from biting so hard.

Cloud ignored him, instead switching to the other nipple, then moved down his chest to his navel area. His tongue dipped into the belly button and he looked up at Noctis through his lashes. He breathed his name, "Noctis…"

Wake me up,

(Bid my blood to run)

I can't wake up,

(Before I come undone)

Save me…

(Save me from the nothing I've become)

Noctis growled and pinned him to the bed, looming over him. The smirk on his face was never that dangerous looking, and the aura that radiated off this man screamed 'Danger!'. He almost looked evil as his eyes flashed red again and the last sliver of his control broke. He roughly bit down on Cloud's neck, blood smearing from where he had bit his lip. He ground him down into the bed, holding the blonde's arms above his head.

Cloud cheered internally. Finally. He moaned and raised himself off the bed, trying to get closer. It was all new to him; this 'manhandling' stuff. Immediately, he began to feel his mind become fuzzy. Cloud tugged on his arms and whimpered, feeling Noctis' body practically crush him into the bed. "Noctis," The angel moaned.

His nails drug down Cloud's arms as his kisses and bites trailed down to his nipples, biting and tugging each one harshly, much like Cloud had done. Those nails raked down the others sides, leaving raised pink marks where they went, and Noctis looked up at him through those thick lashes. The smoldering look in those eyes was so lustful and HOT, it almost made it hard to breathe. "Tell me what you want." His voice was husky and his smirk was wider as his arms circled around, holding his arched back up and he chuckled darkly.

Cloud's lips trembled, rendered speechless by the force he wasn't used to. His eyes closed and he mewled with want. He thrust his fingers through Noctis' dark hair once more and tugged, small, pleasurable noises escaping his lips. His mind slipped away again and he whined. "Noctis, please."

He smirked and sat up, yawning, a teasing smile on his lips. "Okay. That's enough of that.." He said and started to get off of him, his eyes still blood red.

Cloud stared at him. "What? No!" Cloud sat up in a flash and grabbed the other man. "There is no way in Heaven or Hell you are just walking off. Now get back here, dammit, and fuck me!"

Noctis laughed, nipping his ear and practically ripped Cloud's clothes off. "Good. That's what I wanted to hear." He smirked and took his belt off, tightening it around Cloud's hands, keeping them above the blonde's head. He straddled the other, looking down at him. "You. Are. MINE." He growled.

Wake me up,

(Wake me up inside)

I can't wake up…

(Wake me up inside)

Save me,

(Call my name and save me from the dark)

WootWoot! I'm back with chappy two! 3 SCORE! So. You guise know the drill :3 Even just a favorite, or a little watch is nice, you don't have to review, just SOMETHING that lets me know people are reading this is what makes me wanna upload more... :3

Well Yah.

Noctis- Me!

Zacky-Poo- Me!

Cloud- Amber(:

Yes, I know the lyrics are out of order, I did that on purpose (: All the chapters will be like that.

Song suggestions would be wonderful, and like always, tell me what you guys think!

Zack: Zacky-Poo? What the Hell is wrong with you?

Me: Nufin! Gawd, it's CUTE! I could kill you, you know. Be nice to me, damit:3

Zack: *Eyes widen* Uh... Alrighty then...

Anywhore. Ciao~