A/N: No. I won't put a huge Advent Children-style fight scene in this, because I suck at fight scenes. Hey, at least I'm honest! Originally updated 01/13/09. Revised 2/18/09.

Fandom: Kingdom Hearts

Summary: Salvation comes from the most unlikeliest sources.

Pairings: Cloud/Leon/Reno, ?/Leon/Reno

Warnings: Yaoi, Almost Saved Happy! Lion, Almost Saved Happy! Flirty! Reno, CID! And Cid-Inspired Cursing, Badass Vincent Valentine and Son, Moomba Endorsed Semi Sex Change, Now Times Two (Really Blame the Laguna), MPREG

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this fan fiction.

Chapter 7 - Angel's Grace

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Cid cursed up a storm as he received another tear-filled e-mail from Yuffie.

Fucker actually went and did it! He got his poor adopted son pregnant.

Cid knew deep down in his nicotine-encrusted lungs that it was non-consensual.

Leon begged him, in his weekly "allowed" e-mails to leave the situation alone. He and Reno were fine and they could handle it.

Cid fumed. Well, fuck that! Cid Highwind wasn't gonna stand for it no more.

Cid quirked an eyebrow, and grunted in surprise, as another e-mail popped up. He first began to chortle, then laugh, then he almost fell off his chair guffawing. He knew it! He knew the Missus would come through for him!

It took almost two long years of searching through the blasted Darkness, but the Missus finally found his baby and was bringing him home.

To Cid's relief, Vincent, as in Vincent Valentine-Highwind, relayed the information that his son was finally sane and free of the madness which had cursed him most of his life.

Cid maliciously grinned as he began to type back to the love of his life. Oh yes! Someone was gonna get his. That was for damned sure!

Cid Highwind would swear his tea on it. And if anyone knew Cid Highwind well, they knew that was gospel.

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Leon didn't want to hope. He so much did not want to hope.

The truth was that he barely knew either Vincent or his son.

The only information he knew about him was from Cloud.

Leon now knew Cloud's word was never to be trusted.

Leon softly petted his womb and prayed. He didn't want to depend on the Darkness.

But with his cubs' futures on the line, Leon would make a pact with the Devil himself to free himself and Reno from Cloud's clutches.

Reno, on the other hand, couldn't wait.

Unlike Leon, Reno knew full well what Vincent Valentine and his son were capable of. He rubbed his belly with glee. Freedom! He could just taste it and it was sweet.

Reno would never be able to repay the Captain.

Cid had wrote back for Reno to stuff it and just let him hold his grandbabies now and again.

Reno swore Cid and Vincent would see the cubs so often they'd be sick of them.

The two mates tensed up as they heard heavy footsteps tromp into the store.

Leon glanced to the wall clock and gave a huge sigh of relief. It was only ten o'clock.

Cloud wasn't due back from his morning deliveries for another two hours.

Leon quickly patted his long, brunet hair down and mentally put himself into business mode. The goods weren't going to sell themselves and the cubs would need the money.

Leon walked hastily to the front. "Yes! How may I hel-"

Leon stopped dead and just stared in awe. Beautiful. So beautiful. The both of them. Standing in his store were two of the most beautiful men Leon had ever seen. One was a picture of black framed with red. The other was living silver shimmering in the sunlight.

Leon blinked as the black-haired one cleared his throat to get his attention. The silver-haired man simply tilted his head and stared back at Leon. He slightly sniffed the air around him, as if he found it most pleasing.

"My name is Vincent Valentine. This is my son, Sephiroth. Do not worry. He shall do you no harm. He is fully sane. I believe my husband Cid, your adoptive father, wrote you an e-mail of our arrival. How much time do we have before Strife comes back?"

Leon quickly clapped his hands together with happiness.

Now he that he saw who his saviors would be, Leon was sure Reno and he were saved.

Leon mentally thanked Cid from the bottom of his heart. He'd make sure Vincent returned back to Radiant Garden with Reno's special rum stash from Port Royal.

Cid Highwind earned every last drop.

Sephiroth's cat-like eyes followed Leon's every movement. So bright. The Lion's Light was so bright. The babe inside making it shine even brighter. He would ask Father if they could stay a little while longer after the Puppet was dead. The Lion's scent was most pleasing and relaxing to his mind.

"Got two whole hours before the asshole comes back. If ya feel like offin' the fucker before hand, get no complaints from this Turk and his Baby Turk, yo!"

Sephiroth's eyes narrowed at the new scent. Familiar. Sweetened spice. Fox? Red Fox? Reno. His name is Reno. Reno of the Turks.

Before Vincent could grab Sephiroth's arm, Sephiroth was invading Reno's personal space and sniffing softly.

Unlike his first dealings with Cloud, Reno smiled saucily up to the General and purred softly. Oh yay! General was back and as sane as way back when.

Reno half expected Zack's arms to come around Sephiroth's middle, right where his stomach shield was located. It was how the Puppy always made his presence felt.

Zack never minded Reno's flirting, but he made sure the Turk knew the General was taken.

Reno missed the Puppy, but it did leave the poor, defenseless General all alone in the Worlds he didn't know.

Reno slyly glanced over to Leon and winked.

Leon looked down, while petting his belly, and deeply blushing.

Reno could tell right off the bat that the General had snagged another fan-boy.

Per usual, Sephiroth was oblivious.

As Sephiroth leaned in to inhale Reno's scent further, Reno beckoned Leon to come nearer.

Leon kept his head down, but came closer to Reno, so he could wrap his arms around his still thin waist.

"Puppy liked you, Turk. He said you were funny. Made Puppy laugh while I was gone. Puppy is gone from me now forever, Turk. I am alone again."

Vincent was quick to come to his son's side. At first glance, he knew Leon was a good soul. A bright and shining Light, just like his Captain. Reno, on the other hand…

Vincent glared over to the flirtatious pregnant man. Already with cub, and still attempting to seduce his baby, Reno was a true Turk through and through.

Reno grinned at Vincent's icy glare and stuck his tongue out. He had forgotten how pretty Vincent was.

Reno didn't see the old man out in the daylight much. He now saw why.

If Vincent was a dark angel at night, in the daylight, he was sex walking.

Reno's purrs became louder. Yep. Beauty apple didn't fall far in the Valentine tree.

"Never alone now, My Son. Both I and the Captain are here for you. You have sisters now also. Remember? Cid told you all about them. Aerith and Yuffie. Aerith was going to show you her new garden and Yuffie is going to show you the hideouts of all the bad men who have been bothering Tseng's shipments."

"If I kill them all, my sisters will be happy? Aerith will forgive?"

"Aerith has already forgiven you, Sephiroth. Remember?"

"I am trying, Father, but this new world of Light and emotion. Without my Puppy's guidance, I am lost."

"Well, what is the number one rule?"

"We only kill bad people and people who make Kin sad."

"This is correct, My Son. Our clan must be protected at all costs. Now, who is making our clan sad now, besides the bad men in the Land of Dragons?"

"Cloud Strife?"

"This is correct, Sephiroth. Cloud Strife. Remember the steps we must take to make sure he is fully eliminated. We must ensure no regeneration is possible."

"Yes, Father. The Captain read the rules to me twice and Merlin magically inscribed it on my hand to make sure of it."

Leon knew he shouldn't, but he couldn't help himself. "Sephiroth?"

"Yes, Pretty Lion?"

Leon had to stop himself from automatically purring like Reno. It was hard, though.

Sephiroth's voice was deep velvet.

"May I see the instructions on your hand?" Leon inquired this while slowly sidling up to Sephiroth.

Unconsciously, Leon tilted his head submissively to Sephiroth's non-blinking gaze.

Without moving his eyes, Sephiroth drew the black glove off his hand, and held it up to Leon's soft smaller ones.

Leon held the strong, large hand up to his blue-grey eyes and pouted. It was in a language Leon couldn't read.

Leon sharply turned his head as Reno began to laugh hysterically.

Reno had hung his head over Leon's shoulder to read along. Unlike Leon, he had taken the necessary courses to be able to read Ancient Centra writings.

Besides Aerith, Vincent, and Tseng, Reno was probably the only one left from their home Planet who could read it.

Leon continued to pout and whispered loudly to a gleeful Reno. "Reno! Tell me! What does it say!"

Reno turned his head and kissed Leon deeply.

Sephiroth was swiftly pulled back by a deeply frowning Vincent.

Flirtatious Turk! Vincent knew Leon had no idea what Reno was doing to his son.

Vincent didn't wrestle his baby back from the Darkness to be drawn into this domestic mess that Strife had created.

Reno and Leon were married.

Vincent would take his baby and take care of the bad men in the Land of Dragons.

Aerith had frantically e-mailed Cid, when Yuffie had been attacked with some children of the village.

Of course, Yuffie kicked ass, but both Cid and Vincent could not let that stand.

Yuffie and Aerith were Kin now. Kin took care of Kin.

Vincent slightly growled as Leon softly beamed at Reno.

Reno grinned slyly at Vincent. Oh no you don't!

Vincent's baby had lost his Light, and was still heart-broken, but Vincent reassured him he would find another.

Leon was fine, but not Reno. No way.

"Let's just say we won't have to worry 'bout Strife no more, yo."

Leon gazed up tearfully at Vincent. "Thank you so much, Mr. Valentine. I don't think I can ever repay you or your son for your kindness. Thank you seems so little."

If Vincent had met Leon on the street, he would still grant the Lion his freedom from Strife. Light such as his should never be dimmed.

Reno embraced Leon tightly and, for once, looked serious and sad.

Vincent didn't like that either.

The Turk was irritating, but his fire should be forever burning.

Vincent deeply growled. Hearing from his Captain how Cloud acted now, he was sure that the Cloud Strife he once knew and called friend was no longer alive.

Seeing these two beauties beaten down and abused, Vincent could barely keep Chaos leashed in.

After today, Cloud Strife would be no more.

Seeing Leon's widening eyes, Vincent sniffed the air and instantly dampened down his rage. He had scared the Lion.

Vincent quickly took up Leon's two hands and kissed them gently.

Leon blushed with a soft smile. Wow. Mr. Valentine really was an gentleman. "Actually, there is a favor I would ask of you. As you know, my Captain is getting older and he needs his Kin around him. After Sephiroth and I take care of the bandits, for Aerith and Yuffie, we shall return to My Sky's side. Cid needs me and my son is still getting used to living free and sane. I was wondering if Cid could stay with you until I return? It would help us immensely and Cid wishes to be near the cubs when they are born. He says they need to be educated of things only the Captain would know."

Leon smiled serenely and gifted a surprised Vincent with a warm embrace. "I've been waiting for Cid to e-mail me. I should have known he'd be to proud to ask. Cid's right. My cubs will need the Captain's advice more than ever."

"Hmm. As you say, Leon, Thank You is so little."

Leon backed slightly up and tilted his head smilingly at a wide-eyed Sephiroth. He opened his arms wide. "Can I hug you too, My Hero?"

Sephiroth made sure to look to his Father to receive permission.

After Vincent softly smiled, with a nod, Sephiroth slowly moved into Leon's warm embrace. His blue eyes rounded in shock and memory. Oh! Just like Puppy! It filled him with Light, just like Puppy!

Vincent growled as Reno embraced Sephiroth tightly from behind. Ah yes! Just like Reno remembered when he used to cop a feel around Zack. All that was missing was the inevitable swipe of the Masamune. Reno was really enjoying his life now.

"Turk release my son now! My baby is not meant for the likes of you! The Lion, however, is fine where he is."

Reno stuck his tongue out, at Vincent again, and blew a loud raspberry which echoed throughout the shop. "Ain't letting Leon have all the fun! General's right. Puppy left him all alone. Gonna take more then one man to take the Puppy's place. Leon'll take care of the soft and this Turk'll take care of the rest."

Sephiroth eeped as Reno moved his fast hands lower.

Leon stood on his tip-toes and kissed Sephiroth's blushing cheek to take his mind off of Reno's nefarious doings.

Sephiroth was so wide-eyed and innocent. So lost without his Light.

Reno and Vincent were right about one thing. Sephiroth needed guidance.

If he came to Leon's door, this Lion would not turn him away. Leon already guessed Reno's feelings on the matter.

Nuzzling his nose against Sephiroth's chin, Leon didn't blame his mate. Sephiroth even smelled wonderful.

Vincent's growls filled the store. He did not bring his baby here to be seduced and mated! True. His son was the strongest male in all the Planets. It did not make him a piece of meat to be eaten alive.

Vincent quickly drew his blushing son away from the two bearers, after Reno bit down on his right bicep. "We came here for one job and one job only. Then we leave. Do you understand, Reno?"

Reno's lustful eyes never left his son's face.

Sephiroth's eyes stayed trained to the floor. He knew that tone of voice. Someone had done wrong, in his father's red eyes.

The Lion was pure, no matter what Strife did to him, so it wasn't him. It must be the Turk.

Sephiroth slightly whined, but was quickly hushed by his protective father. He liked the Turk. He smelled like sugar and spice. Unlike the Lion's Light, the Turk had an inner fire which warmed his soul.

"Ya comin' back though. Right? Like ya said. Old man'll be waitin' for ya. 'Sides I want my cub to meet Sephiroth. Get to know him real well. He'll learn the soft from the Lion. Gotta learn the strong from somebody. This Turk thinks he's lookin' right at 'im, yo."

Sephiroth blushed even deeper, while Leon stifled his giggles, and tugged at Reno's arm.

Leon was used to Reno's flirting, and usually found it hilarious, but Sephiroth's father was right there!

"Enough, Turk! Keep your wiles to yourself! I smell you. You have released your scent to entice my innocent son. Why the Lion puts up with you, I cannot fathom."

"You'll never know, but the General will when he comes back. Ya comin' back to see the cubs. Ain' ya, Sephiroth?"

Sephiroth knew better than to meet the Turk's seducing gaze, but he vehemently nodded yes. If all his limbs were broken, and were still regenerating, he'd crawl his way back.

The Lion's and Turk's scents intermingling together were intoxicating.

Leon glanced up at the clock and swiftly inhaled in fear. He reflexively grabbed on to Reno tight.

Reno, frowning, looked up at the clock and released a small scream. Holy Fuck! The psycho would be here any minute!

Leon looked over, to an extremely concerned and curious Sephiroth, and began to cry anew.

Reno quickly joining him.

They hoped. For their cubs sake, they hoped so badly. But they were scared, their hopes had been repeatedly dashed so often.

After receiving another nodded permission from Vincent, Sephiroth moved forward to instinctly comfort the two bearers. The distress was not good for the cubs.

Sephiroth deeply purred, while embracing the pair tightly. He drew them in and licked their tears away.

Leon and Reno rested their heads against Sephiroth's strong chest. So tall. So strong.

The two looked at each other and nodded with renewed confidence. He would be their savior. Both he and his father.

"Cid informed us that you had a back room located in this shop. After Father and I leave, lock the door behind us and hide back there. Lock the inner door, if it would make you feel better. Unlike Strife, both Father and I can teleport our way back in."

Nodding in unison, Leon and Reno stood on tippy-toe and gifted Sephiroth a kiss on each cheek and a nose nuzzle on his chin. They reluctantly released the General to do his job.

Sephiroth and Vincent left the store.

Reno hastily locking the door behind them.

Giving Leon a terrified glance, which Leon returned, the two mates ran for the back room and locked the door tight behind them.

They huddled in the deepest, darkest corner, and prayed.

They prayed for freedom for themselves, and their unborn cubs, and death to Cloud Strife.

For now, all they could do was wait.