In the end, the redhead did take her to the 1st and 2nd class SOLDIERs training room. Eloise was completely blown away when she saw just how well equipped and the technology for the better SOLDIERs. The room was bigger than any training room she had ever seen and it had a sophisticated atmosphere all around it.
Sephiroth and Angeal were already there, waiting. They both frowned when they noticed the young brunette standing behind their friend.
"What is she doing here, Genesis?"
So that was his name. The redhead let her arm go and she massaged it slowly. He held onto her tightly in case she wanted to run.
However, Genesis smirked wickedly and walked towards Sephiroth.
"I heard she is your new protegee. Isn't that interesting?" He said, tilting his head to the side, his eyes tinkling.
Sephiroth didn't look amused at all. His eyes traveled to Eloise and she froze. Probably it wasn't a good idea to tell Genesis about that but she felt like she needed to, at that time.
"That doesn't have anything to do with you. But yes, she is." He responded coldly, sending a shiver down her spine.
Eloise glanced at Angeal who seemed to keep his eyes fixed on her. The atmosphere was so intense that she could see the electricity coming from their bodies.
"Did you see her fighting before, Sephiroth?" Genesis asked, grabbing her and pushing her forward.
Eloise gulped and looked down at her fidgeting hands. She might have been in the most embarrassing moment of her life and she wanted to run and hide for the rest of the week.
But Genesis had other plans.
"Let's see that now. Let's see just what is so interesting at this little newbie." He glanced at her and smirked.
"That's not-" Angeal stopped when he saw Sephiroth take a few steps forward.
With a heavy sigh, Angeal got out a phone from his pocket and pushed a few buttons. The room changed gradually. It looked like they were somewhere on a conduct from the mako reactors. Eloise ran towards Angeal and stoo next to him, gaping at the scenery.
"Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess. We seek thus, and take to the sky." Genesis started sitting on top of a large crate.
Angeal was next to him, leaning against the same crate while Sephiroth was standing at the edge of the large cannon that all of them were on. Eloise was on the other side of Angeal feeling uncomfortable.
Genesis started to read out loud from the same red book as before. When Sephiroth heard that first line he smiled or at least, it looked like his lips curved upwards. He turned around and walked over to the rest.
"Ripples form on the water's surface. The wandering soul knows no rest." Genesis continued.
Sephiroth walked closer and stopped when he reached the three SOLDIERs.
"LOVELESS, Act 1."
Eloise raised an eyebrow curiously. Genesis must have read it to them a lot if Sephiroth knew exactly what act is was.
Genesis smiled. He closed the book and put it back in his pocket.
"You remembered." He jumped down from the crate and stared intensely at Sephiroth.
"How can I not when you've beaten it into my head?" Sephiroth tapped his head with his finger twice, indicating just how annoying must have been. Suddenly, he grabbed his sword and held it to his side.
Eloise was curious what was going to happen next. It looked like there was going to be a fight and she wasn't prepared to face such strong opponents just yet.
Genesis held his sword up in front of his face with the same mischievous glint in his eyes. Angeal got on his feet as well and grabbed his sword but Eloise didn't know what to do. She didn't have a sword, in the first place.
"Don't take Sephiroth lightly," Angeal warned Genesis.
From Eloise's point of view, it already looked really bad. Genesis brought his sword down quickly and scoffed.
"Hmph, noted."
They both charged at Sephiroth. Eloise was perplexed by the whole sudden situation. Angeal got to him first and brought his sword down on him but Sephiroth pushed Angeal away and did the same with Genesis, but pushed him in the opposite direction.
Genesis recovered first and they clashed swords together then Sephiroth turned around and did the same with Angeal. He swung around in a circle and they both jumped back. Sephiroth stood in the middle glaring at both of them. Suddenly the whole fight became serious.
"Aren't you going to enter the fight, puppy?" Genesis taunted her.
She blinked rapidly and and didn't know what to do. "I don't have a sword."
That wasn't a good reason for Genesis and he threw her a look that pretty much offended her. Eloise's eyes traveled quickly over the whole surface and caught glance of a rod. It wasn't as good as a sword but at least it was something.
She tried to attack Sephiroth but unfortunately, he pushed her away rather easily. She had her own pride to fight for but he was really strong too. Genesis stood aside, watching her with bemused eyes. He was judging her every move, noting every bad move she took.
Eloise charged again and again and their weapons clenched against each other. She narrowed her eyes, hoping it would help somehow but Sephiroth was too strong. From the side, Genesis was on the verge of laughing at her and it pissed her off. That was one cocky behavior SOLDIERS had and her pride was crumbling at her feet. She wanted respect, she was craving for it, and therefore she was going to fight for it.
The girl charged again and Sephiroth pushed her with ease. She barely blocked his attack and kicked him but he could read her and foresee her next move. Sephiroth turned around and swiped his sword quickly at her, taking her by surprise before he pushed her one more time, sending her stumbling back.
Suddenly both Genesis and Angeal swiped their swords at him. Sephiroth held his swords up-and-down to block both of their attacks at the same time. He pushed them back and they stumbled but recovered quickly. Genesis and Sephiroth attacked each other and Angeal jumped in the middle. He brought his sword down to break them up but Genesis jumped over Angeal and spun in a circle. Sephiroth pushed him back, behind Angeal while Angeal charged at Sephiroth and they locked swords.
"Ha! Is that the best you can do?" Sephiroth grinned and pushed Angeal back.
Eloise didn't really know what was going on. She took a few steps back and watched with wide eyes as the friendly fight just became more serious.
"All hail Sephiroth, eh?"
Angeal smiled but Genesis wasn't playing around. She could see the hatred in his eyes; she wasn't even close to him but she could see it emitting from his body.
"Angeal, stay back." Genesis held out his arm in front of Angeal and lowered his head. "I'll take Sephiroth alone."
"Is he insane?" Eloise asked, running next to Angeal.
"Genesis…" The dark haired SOLDIER muttered.
Genesis held up his sword and ran his hand over it, flames leaping from his red sword. "The world needs a new hero."
Was that what that fight was for? WAs that why Genesis' whole demeanor changed?
Sephiroth only scoffed, looking down on his friend, "Hmph, come and try."
Genesis lowered his sword, his expression resembling one of an angry fox. "So smug. But for how long?"
The redhead charged at him and brought his sword down but Sephiroth just jumped back and swung his sword at Genesis's head. He ducked and brought his sword down on Sephiroth's head but he held his sword up. The cannon gave away a little and Sephiroth sunk into it about an inch. Sephiroth grinned and Genesis laughed. Genesis did a back flip then ran at Sephiroth again. They clashed swords together multiple times until Sephiroth sent him sliding backwards. Genesis ran back at him; he was very persistent.
Sephiroth brought his sword under Genesis's and flung him into the air before he jumped after him and they clashed swords again. Genesis was slowly starting to lose focus and lose his guard; he nervously blocked Sephiroth's next attacks. Sephiroth pushed him down and Genesis went hurtling back down to the ground. He growled and his hand started to glow yellow. That was something Eloise had never seen before, at anyone. The flames leaped from his hands and he threw ten fireballs at Sephiroth but he dodged them all. Genesis threw more fireballs at him but he cut through them all. The redhead threw more and more fireballs and Sephiroth got covered in fire.
Genesis growled louder and started to form a giant fireball. Fortunately, Angeal intervened and grabbed his arm.
"Stop! You'll destroy us all!" Genesis grabbed his face.
Eloise's eyes widened and she took a step back, afraid. She could feel her blood boiling inside her and her hands started to tremble. That was no good; the fireworks were coming and she wasn't prepared to share that bit about her with everyone. She tried to control her shaking hands and even her heart beat but the sight wasn't helping.
"That's no way to talk to a hero!" Genesis screamed and blasted fire into Angeal's face, throwing him away.
The redhead watched him fall before he looked back up, in time to see a flash of blue light come flying his way. He cut it in half and Sephiroth sent three more. He cut those in half as well. One of the flashes of light hit the cannon and cut it in half. Genesis ran out of air and landed on the ground followed by an explosion of fire. He jumped back just in time to dodge it. Sephiroth landed on the half of the cannon that was slowly falling. Once he disappeared there was an explosion at the tip of the cannon and Sephiroth lunged at Genesis who barely blocked his quick attacks. Sephiroth was now frustrated and started to cut the cannon into pieces.
Eloise couldn't move. She was beyond shocked. What was going through his head?!
The pieces fell into the water below. They locked swords and Sephiroth pushed Genesis back. Genesis bounced on the cannon twice until he finally landed onto his feet and slid to a stop. Sephiroth jumped after him. He held his sword back and Genesis ran his hand over his sword, creating more flames. They clashed swords together, making an explosion of light. Sephiroth pushed Genesis back before he brought his sword back and they charged at each other.
Eloise was struggling. The whole scenery was falling apart and her mentor was fighting like crazy with that annoying redhead. The adrenaline of only watching them fight was huge. She could feel the anger and annoyance in the air. The fireworks were invading her whole body, she was shaking and her irises dilated. She blinked a few times, feeling the electricity running through her orbs.
Angeal jumped in-between the two SOLDIERs.
"Enough!"
Genesis's sword hit Angeal's training sword and Sephiroth's sword hit the grip of Angeal's Buster Sword. He grunted at the impact and glared back at Sephiroth.
In utter silence, Eloise walked closer to them. Sephiroth glanced at her, his eyes softening up. That wasn't how he wanted to start their mentor-protegee relationship.
Genesis growled. "Out of my way!"
Blue flames leaped from Genesis's left hand as he tried to punch Angeal. He missed and punched Angeal's sword instead, breaking it, one of the pieces cutting into his shoulder. Genesis cried out in pain and stumbled back. He fell down to his knees and grabbed his shoulder in pain.
"Genesis!" Angeal stood up and stared at him with a scared expression.
The scene digitally melted away and red lights flashed all around. Genesis was still trying to catch his breath.
"Just a scrape." He mumbled. "I'll be fine, don't worry." He picked up his sword but was still swaying from side to side.
Eloise, Angeal and Sephiroth watched him walk to the door. He glanced at her over his shoulder and cringed. That wasn't exactly what he had in mind, either. She wasn't supposed to witness the rage between two SOLDIERs.
"Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return." He quoted, ready to go and lie down for a while.
But Eloise couldn't hear anything but a buzzing sound. The energy was still flowing through her body, making her mentally unstable. She stumbled towards Sephiroth and looked into his eyes, aware of the changes in her body.
"It hurts so much." She whispered, ringing at a sudden wave of pain running down her spine.
"Are you alright?" Angeal asked softly.
He tried to touch her but she electrocuted him so he took his hand back immediately. She wasn't able to surpass it for long and it had already been minutes.
It took everyone by surprise. She screamed really loudly and electricity shot from her body in every direction. When it was over, she fainted.
