Chapter 3
"Come on, open this door!" A voice yelled from out side
Aeris looked at the clock which read four o' clock. She moaned and rolled over in her bed.
"Wake up Aeris! If you don't you'll be late to practice!"
Aeris threw the pillow at the door and sat up, suddenly realizing what was going on.
"HOLD ON!" Aeris threw her sheets off her body and jumped off her bed and ran to the door. She forgot she was in her night gown when she opened the door.
"About time, I've been out here for about five minuets, hurry up and get ready; I'll be waiting in your living room."
"Right, uh, what do I wear?"
"I brought you a uniform, sorry, I forgot about it. Here, don't forget to put your hair up."
"Yeah, yeah, I know how to get dressed Zack." Aeris walked off to the bathroom. Zack made himself at home on her couch.
"Zack!" Aeris said in a muffled cry, "this uniform is AWEFUL on me! It makes me look like a guy!"
"Aeris, cool it. It's supposed to do that; after all, it is a uniform for a guy."
"But it makes me look FAT!" Aeris started to cry
Zack sighed and walked over to the door, "Come out, maybe I could pin it or something."
"I don't trust you (sniff) with a pin." Aeris cried
"Come out Aeris."
"No!"
"Aeris, I can't help you when you're inside the bathroom, come out!"
"Make Me Pretty boy!"
Zack took a few steps back and he readied himself. He ran up to the door and he was just about to hit it when Aeris opened the door. The two collapsed on each other and fell to the floor.
Zack stared into her eyes for a moment then realized that Aeris was in pain.
"GET OFF OF ME YOU NINCOMPOOP! YOU'RE SQUASHING ME!" Aeris screamed
"Sorry 'bout that, but if you LET ME IN THE FIRST PLACE, NONE OF THIS WOULD OF HAPPENED!" Zack rolled off of Aeris and stood up, offering her his hand
"It's not that bad Aeris, it's just a little big, that's all, now let's go eat."
"At four thirty! Is the cafeteria even open?"
"It's opened twenty four seven, most SOLDIERS will train into the wee hours of the morning and they need to get some food before they go to bed. So come on, let's go eat."
The two walked down to the cafeteria and got in line. Aeris was shocked with how many people actually showed up. She was served eggs and sausage, with some funny mushy stuff that she didn't know what it was.
She followed Zack to an empty table which she sat down at. She began to eat when she looked up and Zack was staring at her.
"Can I help you?"
Zack snapped back to reality, "Sorry, I just never thought a girl, er- woman could eat so much in one sitting."
"Are you doubting my ability to stomach food? I'll have you know, I can eat as much as a man could eat." Aeris replied prideful
Zack shook his head in disbelief, "I'm sure you can."
"What is this mushy stuff?"
"I'm not really sure; I think it's suppose to help us not die from the mako."
"What's mako?"
"It's a type of liquid that Shin-Ra puts in his SOLDIERS that make them stronger. It also helps with the energy that is produced throughout the towns."
"Oh."
"Finish eating so we can begin training."
"TRAINING!"
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"What do you want?" the ruff voice echoed through the room
"Nothing really, just to tell you there is a new recruit I need you to help train."
"I don't train newbie's, sorry."
"Oh well, I guess I'll just pull your paycheck and you will have to quit."
"You wouldn't do that; I'm too valuable to you."
"You are a smart one, but I need you to train her."
"Excuse me; did you just refer to the new cadet as HER?"
"Why, yes I did."
"What brought you into thinking a woman could withstand SOLDIER? Are you insane?" The smooth voice argued
"What I say is final, be on your way. If I find out you did not carry though with my orders, you will be punished."
"Like that is really going to affect me."
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Aeris and Zack made their way into the private gym, meant for only top SOLDIERS. They walked inside and Aeris sat down on what seemed to be bleachers. Zack headed for a door which led into the SOLDIER supply room. He picked out a weapon that was suitable for her and grabbed some armor. He headed back toward her to give her the supplies.
"What is this thing for?" Aeris looked at the piece of armor Zack handed her
"It's for protection, for when we train."
"Oh, is that my weapon?"
"It sure is. It is the lightest one that should be easy to maintain. Don't worry about a thing, I'll train you good."
"As will I."
Zack and Aeris looked over at the door to find a man standing there. Aeris was amazed with the man's features. Hair that shone like the moon, silver in color. Muscular built like none other she had ever seen. His eyes, those eyes, cat like in many ways. They withheld immense power that made her cower. Pale skin that was flawless, possibly untouched by any human. His voice so smooth and soft, yet so authoritative. It was deep and masculine in every way. It made her want him to talk more. He walked towards them and stopped once he reached Zack
"Who do you think you are, barging in on us at five in the morning? You must think you are some big shot uh. Well, answer me." Aeris stood and put her hands on her hips
"You really aren't cut out to be a SOLDIER. Why don't you run home and take care of your manners."
"I'm glad you could show up Sir." Zack saluted to his higher official
The official nodded in response, signaling Zack to relax and act normal, "I didn't have much of a choice Zackary."
Zack hated it when he used his full name, sounded so menacing.
"And who is this unmannered rebel?"
"This is the new recruit, Aeris Gainsborough."
"Hmm."
"I still don't know who the heck you are, buster." Aeris whined
"If you don't know who I am then give up. You're not ready for SOLDIER."
"I will never give up. And you can't be that important, besides, you look like a girl!" Aeris said trying to get him to argue back with her
He grabbed the bridge of his nose and sighed, "Zack, tell me when she is ready to cooperate with me. I will be in the coffee lounge." The official walked off leaving Aeris with many unanswered questions
"AERIS! YOU IDIOT! THAT WAS GENERAL SEPHIROTH!" Zack yelled at her
"Well, he sure doesn't have any manners for being a General."
"He doesn't need any manners, people fear him already enough as it is." Zack picked up Aeris' weapon and walked to the center of the gym. Aeris took it as a signal to follow.
"Here, I'll warm you up before I get him to come back." Zack handed her the sword, "What are you doing?" Zack commented on the way she held her sword, "You suppose to hold it like this.
Zack unsheathed his sword and demonstrated the proper way to hold a sword. Aeris still didn't understand; so he stood behind her and grabbed the sword. He put her hands in the proper placement. He soon realized that he was somewhat holding her, well, sort of.
"Now I'm gonna let go to see if you can handle it, okay?" Zack let go of the blade and it dropped to the ground. Aeris let a cheesy smile escape her lips.
"This is going to take longer than I thought."
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