"Well, here we are, boys," the driver said.
Zack hopped off the back of the truck, landing with a "thump". The SOLDIER turned back and held his hand out for Cloud to take.
Cloud starred at Zack for a few seconds before turning his head and jumping off the truck himself. The blonde tripped, however, when landed.
Luckily Zack quickly caught Cloud before he fell. The older teen grinned and chuckled as he felt Cloud sling to him for dear life. "You should be more careful, Cloud," Zack said, trailing his hand over the blonde's waist. "I wouldn't want you to get hurt, right?"
The boy looked up wide eyed at Zack as he felt a wave of heat wash over his face.
"Hey," the driver called. "If you two love birds are done, I need ya to come over here."
"W-wait," Cloud said frantically. "W-we're n-n-not in love; we-we aren't l-l-lo-lovers."
"Aww, but, Cloud," Zack said, pulling the blonde closer to him. "That's not what you said to me last night."
"Z-Zack!" Cloud said, blushing a bright crimson red.
Suddenly Zack busted out laughing, letting go of Cloud to clutch his stomach. "You should see the look on your face, Cloud."
"Huh?" the blonde breathed, bewildered.
"I was joking; calm down and lighten up a bit."
"Are ya done yet?" the driver asked.
Cloud was about to say something until Zack grabbed his hand and dragged him to the driver.
"What's up, old man?" Zack grinned.
The driver smirked a bit at the teen's words. His smirk soon turned into a frown as he starred at the two. "I really wish you would both reconsider going into that town," he said.
"Don't worry," Zack said. "We'll be just fine."
The man shook his head. "You don't get it; this town is one big hell hole. People go in, and they never come out."
"Sounds interesting," Zack grinned.
"Please take this seriously," the man said.
"Why are you so worried about us?" Cloud asked.
The man sighed, "You two seem different somehow."
If only you knew, Zack thought grimly.
"Plus," the man said. "You remind me of my grandsons, Cloud."
"Your grandsons?" Cloud asked confused.
The man nodded, pulling a picture from his pocket. He smiled as he said, "My dear grandsons, Roxas and Ventus."
Cloud took the picture when the man handed it to him. The picture was of two small blonde boys with bright blue eyes, which were the same as Cloud's. The two boys were twins.
Zack leaned over Cloud's shoulder. "Whoa," Zack said so loudly that it made Cloud jump. "You weren't kidding, old man. Cloud, they even have spiky blonde hair and blue eyes just like you. That's awesome!"
"You're right," Cloud said, handing the man the picture.
"Maybe you'll meet them one day." The man frowned, "But you won't if you go into that town."
"Sorry," Zack said, "but we have no choice."
"Please, I can take you to another town if you want. I'll have no problem with it."
Zack looked to the ground. "We don't want to cause you anymore trouble," he said.
Cloud looked up to the raven. He really cares about others, but, Cloud thought.
"Are you sure about this?" the driver asked.
Zack nodded.
The man sighed as he grabbed a pen and paper from a bag that was sitting on the passenger's seat. He brought it up and placed the paper on the steering wheel.
"I have a friend who came to this town awhile back," the man said, scribbling some things on the piece of paper. "Her name is Alease. She didn't give me a last name, but she may still live in this town. Alease will help you out. Just giver her this," the man said, handing Cloud the paper.
Cloud read what was on it. "Alease, these two are friends of mine. Please help them to the best of your abilities. Thank you again for everything. Your old friend and driver, Victor."
Victor smiled, "I hope that helps."
"I think it will," Cloud smiled. "Thanks, Victor."
"No problem," Victor said. "Good luck to both of you."
Victor started his car and began to drive off as Zack waved after him. "Thanks, old man!"
In the mirror, Zack saw Victor smile. The man stuck his arm out the window and waved one last time before he disappeared in the distance.
Once Zack and Cloud were left alone, Zack started walking towards the town. Cloud stumbled as he began to chase after him. At the entrance of the town held a sign that had collapsed, making hang on the ground just in front of the town. Beside the sign was a maroon cloth that looked torn and worn out.
Zack quickly grabbed the cloth, tearing it from the sign. He turned back to Cloud. "Stand still for a second," Zack said.
"What are you doing?" Cloud said, taking a step back.
Zack sighed, "You remember what I said before about you staying close to me? Well, I think we should keep you out of sight, so I'm going to tie this around you so you can cover your face."
Cloud was hesitant. "I'll be fine, Zack. Besides, don't you need to hide your eyes?"
"I'll keep my head down, plus it's bright out today, so my eyes don't shine as much. I think we better be safe than sorry. Now let me put this on you, Cloud," Zack said, motioning Cloud to come closer.
The blonde stood right where he was, not moving an inch.
Zack sighed in frustration and grabbed Cloud's arm too fast for the blonde to see. In a matter of seconds, Zack held Cloud while quickly fastening the cloth around him. Cloud stood still in defeat as Zack finished tying the cloth around the blonde's neck.
"There we go," Zack said, smiling.
Cloud tugged at the cloak with a questioning look on his face.
"Something wrong?" Zack asked.
Cloud looked up and glared at Zack, who just smiled and rolled his eyes.
"Here," Zack said, tugging on the back of the cloak so it was over the blonde's head. "Keep this up and also keep your face covered."
"Yeah, okay," Cloud said.
"Look, I know you don't like it, but we have to be careful around here. Now let's get what we need, get a hotel room, and get the fuck out of here in the morning."
The two walked in silence as the town became eerily quiet. Zack's eyes darted back and forth, taking in his surroundings. Cloud did as told and kept his head down, following Zack's shadow to the best of his abilities.
Soon enough, a few people emerged from the shadows of an alleyway. A tall burly man stepped forward until he stood right in front of Zack. The man had dark blue hair and golden eyes that glared at Zack.
"Whatcha' doin' here, you outsiders?" the man grunted.
Zack wrinkled his nose slightly. Damn this guy's breathe reeks, Zack thought. "We're just passing by here, nothing more."
"We don't like you outsiders comin' into our town like ya are."
"Nothing has been done to harm anyone here," Zack said, trying to keep his rage down. "If you'd just let us through."
The man examined Zack for a few seconds. He growled and said, "Fine, you can go on, and you must be leavin' by the time the sun rises tomorrow mornin'."
Zack sighed, "Thanks," he said as he began to walk past the man.
"Hold on a second there," the man said.
Zack stopped and turned, motioning Cloud to move beside him. "Is something wrong?"
"I said that you can pass, but I didn't say anything about him passin'," the man said, pointing to Cloud, who stiffened slightly.
"Sorry," Zack grinned, pulling Cloud close, "but we're a package deal. If I go, then he goes too."
"Well that's too bad cause I'm taking your friend to meet a few of mine. He'll be very welcomed there I'm sure."
At that moment, a few more people started to emerge from their homes. Zack watched closely as a few started to get too close to them for comfort. The SOLDIER thought quickly before speaking. "I won't let you take him anywhere he doesn't want to go."
"Are you trying to make the demands here?" the man growled as he came closer to the two males. "You have no right comin' here into our town."
A few in the crowd mumbled a few words in agreement. Zack met the man's eyes. "Sorry again, but I don't feel like talking to someone like you anymore," Zack smiled.
"Why you little," the man said as he lunged for Cloud, who was pushed out of the way by Zack.
That's when things got crazy. The crowd suddenly began to join in, grabbing at both Zack and Cloud, who were trying to fight them off. One person ripped off Cloud's hold, revealing his face. A few women gawked at Cloud for a moment before continuing to attack.
Zack began to curse at himself as he dodged out of the way of the man's fists. He turned to Cloud, who was fighting off a man who tried to pull the blonde closer. Nailing the man in the mouth, Cloud back stepped until he was back to back with Zack.
"You see," Cloud said, "I can take care of myself."
"I guess so," Zack smirked.
"Now let's all finish this," the burly man said as the crowd got even more riled up.
Zack and Cloud tensed, ready to fight the crowd off, until the air was pierced with a loud sharp crackling sound. A few screamed at the sudden noise. Soon everyone turned and saw a woman who was holding a pistol in the sky.
The man grunted, "What do you want, you woman?"
The woman who was looked like Zack's age just frowned, lowering her gun. She flipped her medium length dark brown hair that was tied into a loose braid aside and stared at everyone with sapphire eyes. The woman spoke, "I think we've had enough excitement for the day, right, Azul?"
The man, Azul, glared at the woman. "These guys don't get how we work here."
"Oh, then in that cause," the woman said with a smile. She then growled, "Who gives a shit, Azul? So what if they don't know? They just got here. That's what it means to be new in town."
"Don't talk to me like I'm a fool."
"I'll talk to you however I damn well please. Now all of you get the fuck out of here!"
And with that, everyone left, leaving behind Azul, Zack, Cloud, and the woman who turned back to Azul. "That means you too," she said.
The man said a few curse words until he left, glaring at Zack one more time. Zack turned to Cloud, "Are you alright?" he asked.
Cloud nodded, "Yeah."
Zack looked at the woman, "Hey, thanks for that."
"Don't count on me doing this twice, you hear me?" she grumbled.
"Uh, yeah, I hear you," Zack said, rubbing the back of his head.
The woman sighed, "There's a hotel down the street from here; it's right next to the café. You really can't miss it."
"Great, and where can we find some supplies?"
"Figure that one out yourself," she said, turning away, walking down one of the allies.
"Well wasn't she just pleasant," Zack snorted.
Cloud laughed softly.
"What's so funny?" Zack said, smiling a little.
"Are you always that bad with women?" Cloud asked.
Zack blushed, "You shut up, Cloud!" Zack yelled, grabbing the blonde in close to himself.
"Calm down, Zack, it was a joke," Cloud laughed as he tried to move away from Zack grip with little use.
"I'll have you know I'm pretty good with the ladies. I'm just not good with that kind of lady if you can even call her that."
"Alright, alright, now can you let me go?"
Zack looked down at Cloud, who was very close to his face. "Oh, sorry about that," Zack said.
"No problem," Cloud said, trying to hide a sudden blush that came to his face, which was a complete failure.
Man he's pretty cute when he blushes, Zack thought as he felt a wide grin play on his face. But just think how even cuter he'd be blushing under me cloaked with nothing but the moonli-wait, what? I barely know this guy, and I'm thinking like that? And how the hell did I get so poetic?
"Zack?" Cloud said, pulling Zack from his thoughts.
Wide eyed and confused, Zack began to scratch the back of his head nervously. "Oh, un, sorry about that, Cloud. Did you say something?"
Cloud rolled his eyes. "I asked if you wanted to get to the hotel now."
"Oh," Zack said until he looked at Cloud, who was waiting for an answer. "Oh!" Zack said in more realization. "Y-yeah, we should get going. Now, that girl said it was by a café, but where is it?"
"Are you okay, Zack?" Cloud asked with concern in his eyes.
"I'm fine," Zack smiled.
Cloud eyed the raven suspiciously for a few seconds until he sighed. The blonde took what little remained of his cloak and tore it off.
"What are you doing?" Zack asked.
"They've already seen my face, so there's no point in keeping this on."
"I see," Zack said, but then the teen noticed a splotch of red on the blonde's arm. "Cloud, what happened there," Zack said, pointing to the red stain on Cloud's arm.
Cloud looked down and frowned. "I guess someone must have scratched me or something. There was so much going on that I must have not noticed to pain."
Zack sighed and tore off the shoulder part of his shirt, revealing his toned chest.
"W-why did you do that, Zack?" Cloud asked, a blush creeping on his face.
"I'm going to tie up your wound."
"It's fine. And besides, couldn't you have used that cloth you put around me?"
Zack shook his head, "Who knows where that thing has been."
You were perfectly fine putting it on me before, Cloud thought. "Zack, I told you it's fine."
"Nope, now come over here. We don't want it to get infected, do we?"
"No, no, I don't want it to," Cloud said, moving closer to Zack.
The raven teen smiled, taking Cloud's arm gently. He began to rap the pale arm as softly as possible.
Cloud watched carefully as Zack's hands moved slowly over his arm. The blonde looked closer and starred at the blood that began to slide down his pale skin. Cloud suddenly felt dizzy. Shit, Cloud thought. I can't do this now; I can't pass out in front of Zack.
Once Zack was done, he looked up at Cloud. But Zack frowned, seeing that Cloud looked even paler than before. "You alright there?" Zack asked.
Keep it together, Cloud thought as he grabbed his head, trying to get the world around him to stop spinning.
"Cloud?"
I can't- but it was too late. Cloud fell towards Zack, who caught him in his arms.
"Hey, Cloud, are you okay? Cloud!" Zack said frantically.
"Zack," Cloud breathed. "I feel like I'm going to throw up."
"Just hang in there, okay?" I'm gonna get us to the hotel as fast as possible."
Cloud tried to nod, but his head just slumped against Zack's chest.
Zack brought his hand up to Cloud's exposed skin. He grimaced, He's freezing, Zack thought. Without any trouble at all, Zack lifted Cloud into his arms bridal style. The raven started to quickly make his way down the town's main road. I just have to get to the hotel with no trouble.
Cloud winced as Zack began to move faster.
"Sorry," Zack said, trying to keep as still as possible for Cloud's sake. The SOLDIER walked past a few buildings that were patched up and broken. Zack frowned and turned his head back to the main road. But in the distance, a movement caught his eye. Zack slowed down a bit, so he wouldn't cause too much attention.
But when Zack saw who it was, he cursed silently.
It was Squall.
Zack quickly slid into an alleyway where he pulled Cloud closer to him. The teen began to back up farther into the alley as he heard footsteps come his way. Of all the places, why did he have to be here? Zack thought. He continued to back up, but then his foot accidently hit a metal bar that also clanked into another, making a very audible sound.
The teen heard the footsteps getting louder and closer. Zack growled at himself, trying to come up with a plane to get out of the situation he was in.
Suddenly, Zack felt someone grab the back of his shirt and drag him to a door. It was too dark for Zack to see who it was, but he let the stranger drag both him and Cloud into a door.
The stranger closed the door and locked it tightly.
Zack sighed in relief to be away from Squall, but now there was this stranger to worry about. The teen was about to turn until he heard the person's voice.
"Honestly," the person said, "how dumb are you?"
Zack smiled, his back still facing the person. "I thought you said you weren't going to save us again."
"I did say that, didn't I?" the person said as they walked over until they stood in front of Zack.
It was the woman from before.
"So why did you help us?" Zack asked.
The woman looked down at Cloud. "What happened to your friend?"
"He passed out," Zack said. "I don't know what happened though."
The woman examined Cloud's face for a few moments. She looked back up at Zack. "Follow me," she said.
"Can I trust you?"
"You want me to send you back out there because you're like a sitting duck out there."
"Fine," Zack frowned as he began to follow the woman up a flight of stairs. She walked into a room that looked a lot like bar with cushions and nice table to sit at. Zack looked over the room to make sure nothing was up.
"Set your friend on the couch there," she said.
Zack nodded and gently set Cloud on the couch. He starred down at the blonde with a concern look on his face. Zack touched Cloud's face gently, and ran his thumb over the blonde's cheek. He's so soft, Zack thought.
"Can you move?" the woman said.
"Ah, oh yeah," Zack said as he nudged over, still staying as close to Cloud as possible.
The woman sighed at Zack. "If you aren't going to leave, then give him this on your own," she said, handing Zack a cup of water.
"Um, okay?" Zack said confused.
"All he did was pass out from something; it's more like fear of something he saw. There's nothing to worry about."
"Are you sure? Are you a doctor or something?"
"No, I'm just an owner of the café. The café I told you your hotel was by. So anyway, who exactly are you two that you didn't want to found by Squall?"
"You know him?" Zack asked.
"He came here a few times, but I don't know him well, and you didn't answer my questions."
Zack was lifting Cloud up when he answered the woman. "My name is Zack and this is Cloud. We're just from out of town, and let's say we aren't on Squall's good side right now. And what's your name?"
Tilting the glass to Cloud's lips carefully, Zack made eye contact with the woman.
"My name is Alease," she said.
Zack almost dropped the glass all over Cloud when she said that. "Y-you're Alease?"
"You have a problem with that?" Alease glared.
"No, no, I have no problem. In fact, we've been looking for you. We have a letter from Victor to prove it," Zack said before Alease could interrupt him.
"How do you know Victor?" she asked.
Zack turned back to Cloud. "Let's take care of Cloud first before we talk, okay?"
"Sure," Alease nodded as she walked over to the counter.
Zack opened Cloud's mouth and began to pour the liquid down his throat. He sighed in relief at the sight of the blonde actually taking in the liquid substance this time. The teen set the glass down and pulled Cloud into an embrace, not caring how Alease reacted to it.
Slowly Cloud's eyes fluttered open, and he found himself taking in deep breaths. Something smells nice, he thought. The blonde gripped whatever he held on to and snuggled deeper into the scent.
"You awake yet?" Zack asked.
Cloud's eyes then shot open in realization, and scrabbled away from Zack only to fall on his back to the ground, taking Zack with him by the shirt.
Zack loomed over Cloud as the raven saw that he had the other pinned to the ground. Cloud blushed brightly as Zack just starred at him in shock, but at the same time, with desire.
"Well, aren't you two cute," Alease snickered.
Zack looked up from Cloud towards Alease. "And aren't you such a sight to behold."
Alease smirked and threw Zack a piece of clothing.
"What's this?" Zack asked confused.
"It's a shirt. You might want to put it on, considering that yours is torn."
Zack smiled, "Thanks, Alease."
"Hey, Zack?" Cloud said softly.
"Something wrong, Cloud?" Zack asked, taking off his old shirt and putting on his new one.
Alease suppressed a laugh by covering her mouth.
"Could you maybe, um," Cloud stuttered.
Zack looked down and saw Cloud under him with an embraced expression on his face. Zack soon felt his face forming the same expression. "Oh jeez, sorry, Cloud. I'm so sorry!" he said as Zack lifted himself up, helping Cloud up in the process.
Cloud sat up and looked at Zack, who had his hands clamped around Cloud's arms. What is this? Cloud thought. Why am I getting nervous?
"Here," Alease said, placing two plates on a table. The two looked up and saw two sandwiches and two cups of tea on the table next to Alease. "They're on the house today," she said, turning back towards the counter.
Both Zack and Cloud got up and placed themselves at the table. Zack quickly grabbed his sandwich and began eating while Cloud slowly ate his, taking a few sips of tea every now and then.
Cloud's eyes suddenly shot up to stare at Alease. "Wait a minute," he said, which caught everyone's attention. "You said your name is Alease?"
"Yeah, it is," Alease said.
Cloud quickly fumbled in his pockets until he produced the paper Victor had given him. "Here," Cloud said, holding the paper out. "This is from Victor."
Alease walked over and looked at Zack, who smirked. "I told you," he said.
"Shut it," she said, taking the paper from Cloud. She silently read it to herself. Once Alease was done, she sighed and looked at the two males. "So what do you two need me to do to help you?"
"You'll help?" Zack asked.
"If you're friends with Victor then yes."
"Well," Cloud said, "if you could give us some supplies then that would be great."
"That's it?" Alease asked.
"I think that's pretty fair," Zack said.
Alease was about to say something until there was a bang on the door. "Crap," she said. Alease turned back to the others. "Just give me a second."
"Hey, what are you doing?" Zack asked, but he didn't get an answer.
Zack and Cloud watched as Alease made her way to the door. She opened it to find three men stumble in. Alease grumbled something as the three men fell into a few tables.
They were all drunk.
"Hey, hey," one slurred, "when are we getting our drinks, woman?"
Alease growled, "I told you all that this isn't a bar."
"Aww, come on," another said, "we came here just because we like you the most. Plus," the man said, turning to Zack and Cloud, "we get to see some real cute people here too."
The other two men turned, "Ahh, you're right," one said, eyeing Cloud. The man got up and stumbled over to Zack and Cloud. "What's your name, cutie?" he asked.
Cloud glared at the man and turned away, "It's none of your business."
Zack smiled at Cloud's actions.
"Denied!" one shouted.
"Shut up, you!" the one next to Zack and Cloud growled. The man turned back to Cloud and slung an arm around the blonde's shoulder. "Hey, what's say you and me get to know each other better?"
"I'm not interested," Cloud said.
"Hard to get, eh? That's good, you're the type that turns me on the most," the man then leaned done and ran his tongue on Cloud's ear, which made the blonde shiver. "You like that?" the man breathed. "Then you'll love what-"
But before the man could finish his sentence, he went flying into a few tables. Cloud looked up and saw Zack with fury in his eyes.
"Ouch, what the fuck, man?" the man yelled.
"Don't you ever touch him like that," Zack growled.
Oh, man, I knew this was going to happen if I let these drunks in, Alease thought. "I think it's about time you idiots left," she said towards the three drunken men.
The two men closer to Alease shot up. "I don't think we want to leave," one said.
"Is that so?" Alease said.
"Damn straight," the other said.
Alease glared at the two men, and in a quick motion, she held one man in a head lock. "What did I say about you idiots coming to my café drunk again?"
The other man lunged for Alease, but she turned and kicked him straight in the groin, which sent him quickly to the ground. She then threw the man she was holding to the ground and kicked him in the stomach. The man grumbled and held his stomach in pain, not making any attempts to stand.
Zack smirked, "Who knew you could do that."
"Just take care of the last one for me," Alease said, throwing the two men into the streets.
"With pleasure," Zack said, cracking his knuckles.
The man quickly scrambled until he was able to pass by Zack quickly. The raven teen turned back and saw the man wrap his arms around Cloud, holding a knife to the boy's neck.
"Stand back or I'll kill him," the man said, which made Zack freeze. The man smirked and looked at Cloud. "Now, you're coming with me, cutie. I promise you'll have the best night of your life. You are a virgin, right?"
"Wh-what?" Cloud stuttered shocked.
"Yep, you are," the man said. "That's the best, and I get to be your first. Aren't you lucky? I bet you taste wonderful. Now let's go," he said, backing up with Cloud.
Zack felt himself suddenly burst with rage. Before the man could react, Zack grabbed him by the arm, ripping him away from Cloud. The man cried out in pain, trying to get Zack off of him, which made the man let go of Cloud in the process.
Cloud watched in horror as Zack wrenched the man's arm behind his back painfully. The man screamed bloody murder for Zack to stop, screaming that his arm was going to fall off, but Zack refused to let go.
Once the teen was done, he threw the man aside who was withering in the pain of his arm. Zack turned to him again, "If you ever touch him like that again, I will kill you."
The man starred horrified as he got up and ran out of the café, screaming and yelling at his friends to get the hell away from that place.
Zack then sighed heavily and walked over to Cloud, who backed up when the raven tried to get close.
"Why are you backing up, Cloud?" Zack asked.
Cloud watched Zack and shook his head. "What are you doing, Zack? You could have killed that man!"
"If it was to keep you safe, then I don't care," Zack said, pushing Cloud into a wall.
Cloud looked back and then turned back to Zack scarred. "I said I can handle things."
"That's where you're wrong, Cloud," Zack said, putting his hands on either side of Cloud, trapping the blonde in the spot he was at. "What would you do in this situation? How would you get out of this?"
Cloud took the challenge and tried to punch Zack in the face, but Zack was too fast and caught both of the blonde's wrists. Zack pushed them against the wall and leaned closer towards Cloud. "What's next?" he asked.
"Z-Za-Zack, stop," Cloud trembled.
"Eh? Cloud, you aren't doing a very good job in defending yourself," Zack said, looking into Cloud's eyes. The older teen then started to trail his hand up the blonde's shirt as he leaned closer, just inches from Cloud's lips.
Cloud gasped and wrenched his hands free, pushing Zack away from him. Cloud was breathless as he hand his hands on Zack's chest.
Zack's eyes widened as he saw Cloud out of breath and terrified at what the older teen had just done. Damn, I really fuck this one up. Now Cloud probably hates me, what the hell was I thinking? Zack thought. "Cloud," Zack said.
Cloud instantly stiffened and backed away from Zack.
Zack felt himself break a bit by the look of fear Cloud gave him.
"I'm sorry," Zack said before he took off running out of the café.
"Hey, wait a second," Alease said, trying to grab Zack, but she missed only slightly. "Shit," she said. Alease turned back to Cloud, who was slumping down on the couch. "We have to go after him, Cloud," Alease said.
"Why, why did Zack have to do that?" Cloud said to himself.
"Oh for shit sake," Alease said. She then slapped Cloud across the face, which brought the blonde back into reality.
"Alease?" Cloud breathed.
"Come on, Cloud," Alease said. "Let's find Zack before he does something stupid."
"Right," Cloud said, standing up.
Alease nodded to him and the two took off out of the café to find Zack.
X-X-X-X
"I can't believe I did that!" Zack said to himself as he kicked a can down an alleyway. "That look on his face," the teen brought his hand to grip his hair.
There was a noise behind one of the dumpsters in the alley Zack was in.
The raven began to walk towards it, his heart beating faster. When he came around the dumpster, something shot out towards Zack.
The teen fell back a bit before he looked and saw that it was a cat that had just jumped down from the dumpster in front of him.
"I can't believe I'm so out of it that I'm freaked about a cat," Zack said, feeling himself laugh a bit.
He went to pet the feline, but the cat took off when it saw something in the distance. Zack turned and he felt his brow furrow.
Squall.
"What a coincidence," Squall said. "I've been looking everywhere for you, Zack Fair. Now, prepare to die by my blade."
Zack smiled, "That's good since I need to blow off some steam anyways."
To Be Continued...
A/N: Helloooooo I'm alive, yes. I'm sorry that I haven't been updating like AT ALL, but a ton of things came up like with some hosptial stuff for my dad that I don't want to get into since it's pretty personal, and I kinda forgot about the story. Man I suck...hmmm I do believe if you look at the rating now it's M because well 1 I'm paranoid and 2 there will probably be some mature content soon (I hope this won't be weird). But yeah, I hope you enjoy and I'll see you all again the next chapter! Sorry again for the crappy updating times D: