Losing
"This is the resisting force? You're outnumbered and out of your league." I could see golden armour... five people... armed with malice in their eyes.
"We're settling this now, Minerva. It's either us or you." Oblivion... I tried to squirm but I couldn't move. I felt like I was chained down.
"Oh my dear little Death... it will definitely be you." I couldn't move. I was scared and I felt like I was going to die. They were getting closer to me... I could feel myself ready to cry...
"Angie get behind me!" Oblivion stood infront of me and Minerva readied her spear. I wanted to push him out the way and take the blow but... I couldn't. I couldn't...
I screamed as I felt a hand on my should shaking me and I shot straight up, breathing heavily and trembling. I clutched my head in my hands and started whimpering. I just can't sleep anymore... every damn night that memory's there.
"Angevale?" I looked at Vincent who was crouching beside the bed. He was still in his clothes... meaning I must have fell asleep here. But I remember being on the couch...
"I'm... I'm fine Vincent," I lied, not looking at him and instead opting for the window. It was really dark, probably around midnight maybe. "... How long have I been asleep?"
"An hour, maybe," He guessed. I frowned and looked at him. God he was so gorgeous...
"... You went to Lucrecia's Cave... didn't you?" I asked. Vincent stood up and walked to the other side of the room. I looked at the sheets on the bed and clutched them quietly, my voice getting lower. "... I'm sorry... it's none of my business... I shouldn't have any say in it..." I looked up, seeing Vincent not really moving at all. "I'm just... worried about you."
"You don't have to be," Vincent sat on the end of the bed and I looked down. Yes I do have to be worried because I'm bloody well in love with you. I know I love you and I'm better for you than a fucking corpse.
"... I'm you friend. I'll always worry," I said quietly, not looking at him. We stayed quiet for a long time until Vincent got off the bed.
"You want anything?" He asked. I shook my head even though I desperately wanted wine or something of the sort... I swore I wouldn't drink though... I lay back down in the bed, staring at the open door. I knew I wouldn't go back to sleep even though I was exhausted.
I left early that morning without telling Vincent to walk back to the WRO building in time for my meeting with Rufus. I was actually early so I sat at my desk and cleaned it up, forgetting to last night before Christie got me. I sighed and sat down as I pulled out the things I needed for the meeting.
"Miss Rhapsodos, Rufus Shinra is here to see you," My phone went off on my desk. I hit a button and sighed.
"Send him in," I stood up and took a deep breath in. I had to remain as composed as possible for this.
The former President of Shinra entered the room and approached the desk. His Geostigma had cleared up and he no longer used that whellchair of his. I nodded and outstretched my hand to shake it.
"Nice of you to show, Mr Shinra," I said as we shook hands.
"Angevale, we have known each for some time, there is no need for formalities," Rufus smiled in that way it seemed like a smirk.
"We've known each other as enemies and only now I'm starting to know you as my best friend is marrying one of your Turks in six months," I remarked, sitting down again. Rufus sat on the chair across from my desk.
"I still believe there is no need for formalities," Rufus said. "So what is so important that you call me without Reeve knowing?"
"It's about Junon," I replied coldly. I showed him the photos of strange men seen that WRO members shot during their investigation. "Those men have an uncanny resembelance to Shinra's Soldier unit. If anyone knows about Shinra's doings underground then it will most likely be you." Rufus smirked as he looked over the photos and notes before looking at me.
"You've done your research."
"Call it intuition."
"Regardless, your hunch has been misplaced," He was calm as he leaned back in his chair, staring me in the eye. I returned the stare without blinking. "You see these Soldier look-a-likes are completely new to me. Before you try anything else I doubt my Turks would know anything. If Reeve does not know who they are then I suppose your grasping as straws. All of the Shinra Executives are dead, after all."
"I understand your point, Rufus but I'm afraid that you know at least something," I pressed. I knew he was telling the truth, he had no reason to lie. "A lead of some sort at the least."
"Angevale your assumptions are genuinely misplaced," Rufus narrowed his eyes in agitation. "I assure you I have no idea who or what these people are." I sighed and looked at the notes myself.
"Rufus..." I gave up. There was nothing to gain here. Noticing this Rufus stood up.
"Shall I see myself out then?" He asked. I stood up and walked him to the door. My composure was lost and I was vulnerable. When I opened the door I stared him in the eye.
"... If you do hear something, let me know," I told him. He nodded and left the room silently. As soon as I closed the door I gritted my teeth and cursed over and over. I can't believe I was wrong I swear I had something there!
I kicked my desk and put my head in my hands, falling to my knees. If Reeve knew that I had fucked up I'd...
"Angevale," ... Fuck. I got up and turned to Reeve. He seemed calm enough for now... "I couldn't help but notice four Turks in the lobby and Rufus Shinra walking down the corridors."
"Reeve I can explain please," I noticed my gaze go down, not looking at him.
"We agreed not to bring Rufus in for questioning."
"I thought I had something, I'm sorry!" I exclaimed. "I messed up, I know, but I really thought I was on to something!" Reeve sighed and I turned away when I realised I was getting too hysterical.
"Rufus was made President so quickly he wasn't filled in on much details, only the imminent threats such as Sephiroth and Jenova," Reeve told me. He was right. I sighed and shook my head. "We'll find out who these people are, just don't get ahead of yourself."
"I'm sorry Reeve," I said as I turned around.
"I understand, just don't get ahead of yourself," He told me. "I'll need you in my office in an hour, I'll explain at the meeting." Nodding I let him out my office and sighed again.
"What the Hell am I doing?" I frowned, sitting on my desk. I honestly had no idea what to do now. I felt so lost and fucked up. I guess I'd have to deal with it.
