Chapter 3

The general's point of view…

Doing my usual routine everyday, but unlike other days, today new cadets are too come and join the academy in order to recruit more Soldier to defeat the enemy. The assembly, where all the new cadets who join the academy, all to just meet their idol, the general in person. Chattering can be heard everywhere in every direction. Feeling the stares he was receiving from the Silver Elites, yes he knew about the fan club crested for the soul purpose to get to know or stalk their idol more. After the president's speech ended, the microphone was handed to him, he stood at the centre of the stage, behind the platform, and scanned the area filled with future failures and successful cadets to be Soldier.

This is boring. I can see that there are many who came here just to see me… hmmm…. As I scanned the area, my eyes settled on the most amazing sight I had ever seen. A boy, around the age of 14, blue eyes like the sky and hair golden but styled spiked up like a chocobo… our eyes met, we lock our gaze, he did not falter… the first time in my life to meet someone who is not even a Soldier, to be able to hold my gaze, and not falter for my presence, I am amazed with him. His eyes, showing that he has no feeling for me like the rest of the cadets in the assembly room. He seems to be the type who likes to be alone yet, is strong, I can feel it, he shall soon be mine… *smirks*

I suddenly hear the chatters of the cadets around. Hmmm… they must think I was locking eyes with them and smirked at them, but for I had only concentrated on the blonde beauty, I had forgotten that I am still in the assembly room giving a speech. I sigh mentally in relief that I had spoken the same line over and over again, I switched to auto pilot while giving the speech and studying the blonde. Seems like the chatters won't stop. Unsheathing Masamune, a deadly silence finally took over the room. I saw the blonde cadet turned his attention slightly to my side, I glance side ways as I saw that Zack was shaking his head, when I turned back my gaze towards the blonde cadet, I saw him shaking his head as well. Seems like The Puppy Zackary knew who the blonde beauty is. I'll interrogate him later. Giving the blonde one last glance, I turned my attention to the entire room and continued my speech this time not in auto pilot.

After the assembly I decided to have a little spar with my two out of three friends I have right now; Angeal and Genesis. We sparred for a while then the door to our sparring room open revealing what I had never expected to come close to my range to touch such beautiful sight.

He realized that Genesis, Zack, Angeal and the blonde was distracted, he silently made his way to stand next to the blonde. He stared at the boy, I wonder if his hair is soft like how it looks… then he locked eyes with eyes blue as the clear sky. He realized he has been staring at the boy, thinking many things that may be a little impropriate until he heard Angeal gave a long whistle. Angeal started to talk to the blonde, then I finally realized that this boy, is the only cadet that has ever been able to withstand this close encounters with the general without freaking out or collapsing. This boy is not only gorgeous, but he is a n interesting puzzle as well. I finally found the first person that I maybe interested in for my whole life. Then I finally hear the sweet voice of my future entertainment.

Cloud: "Sir, may I ask, to why are you staring at me as if I'm the most interesting thing in the world too you right know?"

I blinked in surprised with the lack of admiration that I got used to hear from every cadet that I met. Hmmm…. This boy just proves that he is worthy to make it to Soldier.

Sephiroth: "What your name cadet?"

Cloud: "Cloud Strife, Sir!"

Sephiroth: "At ease cadet, we are at a private place right now, formalities and titles don't matter here, unless you are on duty to keep watch in this area's surroundings."

Cloud Strife… a beautiful name, Cloud indicates the sky whereas Strife indicates of a determine soul, a life where people never give up.

Cloud: "Then if I am not needed here I shall excuse myself. Good day to you general, Lieutenant and second-in command, and Zack I'm gonna go first now Bye."

Before I had the time to follow the boy, he was already exiting the room.

Angeal: "So Seph, what are you going to do the boy? I can see that your interested in the blonde boy, what's the plan?

Sephiroth: Plan? Why would we need plans for?"

Genesis: "Don't bother Angeal, he doesn't seem to understand his own feelings toward the blonde. Heck, I think he doesn't realize his actions actually says it all"

Sephiroth: "What are you two blabbering about? All this nonsense is wasting my time. I'm going back to my sanctuary."

I need time to think, this feeling… what is this new thing developing inside of me? Should I have an appointment with Professor Hojo? No that's a bad idea, I just need time, yes, time is all I need.

TO BE CONTONUE...