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just my Ocs

Chapter 3

Sephiroth. That coward. He doesn't even fight his own battles. Making someone like Genesis fight me. I could've defeated him instantly. But why didn't I? That jerk really gets under my skin...

Normally, I would've demolished him, even Genesis if hadn't of hesitated. Like I would any other person who got in my way. But I didn't. Something was held me back... Something in me, didn't want to hurt the SOLDIER who stopped me; Angeal. But why? My thoughts continuosly roaming around endlessly in my mind. I hardly know the person and he's already got me confused. I sighed.

I looked at the several pairs of the SOLDIER 1st class uniforms sprawled out on the bed. It was odd for me, to have something, a person none the less, on my mind. Why? I need to know.

I began to undress and put on the SOLDIER uniform on. Perfect fit. I slid my dagger in a strap on the lower part of my back. It won't happen again though, I won't hesitate next time.

I walk out my room and began walking towards Lazard's office. I was hoping I had a mission already. It would sure take my mind off things…of HIM.

I arrived at the entrance of the office and entered; Much to my dissatisfaction, there he was, along with Sephiroth and Genesis. They were still there; I froze up for a second, wondering what I should do. Turning back was not an option. "Director Lazard, Sir." I said as I walked over to his desk. "Yes?" He asked in a annotingly innocent tone.

"I was wondering whether or not I have a mission yet." He paused for a moment. "I'm sorry Meko, but there aren't any missions for you at the moment." My eye twitched slightly. "I'm sure there will be one tomorrow though…" "How about she joins us tonight?" Sephiroth said with a bit too much of eagerness in his tone.

I mentally slapped my forehead. Maybe I should have never come up here in the first place.

"Problem solved. It is a big mission for just you Angeal and Genesis." He replied to Sephiroth then looking over to me.

"Meko, you are now assigned to the mission in the Midgar Slums. Apparently one of Dr. Hojo's science projects escaped. It has a very high battle level so I would suggest caution." Lazard said.

I looked over at Sephiroth and Angeal. Sephiroth, of course had a stupid grin on his face and Genesis only smiled. Angeal, had no expression on his face, but for some reason, I knew he was actually anooyed about something. Maybe it was just me.

Suddenly, I feel my chest throb.

"Alright then." I said as I walked out and back to my room to prepare for the mission.

I clenched my chest as soon as I was out of sight.

'What was wrong with him?' I thought as I walked faster.

Was there something wrong with me? I walked into my room.

The door closed behind me as I began pacing around my room. Why is it that he…Angeal… has such an effect on me? Why does he even matter?

Suddenly there was a knock at my door. "Who is it?" I yell. "SOLDIER 1st class Meko Sakuma, Your mission will begin shortly" "Alright!" I yelled. I began to breathe in and out slowly until I was finally calmed down. Alright.

I walked out of my room and headed towards the director's office. In his office, Genesis, Angeal, and Sephiroth were there, but also a man in a black suit with his hair bushed back into a small ponytail. A Turk... "Ah, there you are. Meko, this is Tseng, he'll be in charge of the mission." Lazard said as 'Tseng' held out his hand. I shook his hand for a moment and he went about the briefing of the mission.

"This mission is ranked 1st class only. Which is why you four are here. A test subject has escaped from professor Hojo's lab. Its purpose is…classified. Our top priority is to capture it without causing too much damage to it. Be warned though, she is a very dangerous threat to all four of you."

"She?" Sephiroth asked. "Yes, the test subject is in fact, a female." He simply replied. "What does she look like?" asked Genesis. "We don't know as of this moment." Tseng replied. I got a weird feeling in my gut.

"What?" I asked 'There's no way master could…' I began to think as I continued my thoughts.

"Regardless of that, the mission starts now. The helicopter is outside" He said as the rest of us went to the roof to the helicopter. I was still wondering how and why Hojo would make another human based life form, when I accidentally bumped into Angeal's hard back.

"Watch your step." He looked at my face which was lost in thought. "Try not to think so much when you're walking." Angeal said looking back at me. I blushed a bright red. 'Why am I blushing?' I thought to myself as we boarded the helicopter.

'This is embarrassing! Why am I blushing!' I thought to myself. Not only that, but the worst part of it was Sephiroth laughing at me the whole time. Jerk.

The helicopter finally landed, and we all jumped out.

"So this is Midgar slums" I said to myself as I let my eyes wonder around. Taking in every detail of the place.

"SOLDIERS, you will be split into two teams. Angeal and Genesis, you search the first half of the slums. Meko and Sephiroth, you searh the other half. Good luck" Tseng said as the helicopter started elevating yet again, and disappeared into the sky.

".unaccetable." I said plainly. "I REFUSE to be partnered up with the likes of HIM" I exclaimed. "What's wrong? You scared of me?" Sephiroth smirked. "No, I just plain don't like you." I said bluntly. He seemed pretty upset with my remark. He began walking furiously in the other direction. "I just plain don't like you either." He said in a cold but mocking tone.

"I'll switch with you Meko" Angeal said as he walked passed me and followed Sephiroth. As he walked passed me, I felt my chest throb again.