I got enough homework done for the day, so I can update with another chapter today. I have quite some time before I have to go to work, so hopefully I can get a couple of chapters up. Anyway, enjoy the chapter. Disclaimer: I don't own FF7 or the characters. I'm just borrowing them. Megz has rights to the title.
Chapter 6
It had been a few days since she had her assessing match with Reno and Rude. She hadn't heard from anybody who was in charge of the Turks or SOLDIER, and she couldn't decide if that meant that they couldn't decide on where to put her or if they decided they really didn't need her in either department. She really didn't mind that she wouldn't be hired in either department. She was happy where she was, although she would like working with Reno and Rude.
'It can get lonely sometimes when they are gone on their own missions. Don't get me wrong, I do like hanging out with Tseng, but he gets really busy sometimes since he became the head of the Turks.' she thought to herself as she typed at her computer.
She had been working on an idea for a new program, and she was working on making that program. She was sure that this program may get her up to the next step up the ladder and she would finally have the security clearance for the lab for the main computers. Once she had that she wouldn't have to bother Reno or Rude for their clearance whenever she needed to go in there. Her thoughts were halted by her PHS ringing. She answered expecting it to be her superior, but was surprised when it wasn't.
"You're needed in Director Lazard's office."
"Sephiroth?" Jasmine asked. The only answer she got was him hanging up on her.
She hung up, saved her work, and got up from her chair. She hung her lab coat on the rack as she walked out the door. She walked to the elevator and got on. She pressed the button that would take her to the floor that Lazard's office was on. She walked in to find Lazard was at his desk and Sephiroth was in there reading a file. He glanced up when he heard the clicking of the heels to the shoes she was wearing.
"Jasmine, it's nice to see you again." Lazard said standing up.
"Director." she replied as she shook his hand.
"You gave us a lot to think about after your assessment Jasmine. After a lot of deliberation, we decided that you would be better put to use as SOLDIER. We believe that once you have the skills to use a sword you will be a great ally to Shinra. Tseng already has some skills with a computer, so we don't need another person with those skills in the Turks department. Once you're trained in SOLDIER, you'll be able to go on missions, like the one you went on a week ago, by yourself and not need the extra protection." Lazard explained.
"Uh-huh." was Jasmine's reply.
"Of course it's up to you. You don't need to become a part of this department if you don't want to." Sephiroth said, not looking up from the file he was reading.
"I'm working on developing a new program. How am I supposed to be in SOLDIER and work in the computers department?" Jasmine asked.
"Heidegger and I already spoke to Clark and President Shinra. They said they are willing to balance out your work schedule so you don't become overworked or over stressed between the two departments." Lazard answered.
"Before you make your decision, you need to understand that you will have other duties if you decide to join this department. That includes escorting people and protecting the president." Sephiroth said placing the file on the table next to him.
"You will also help out in investigations, like the one that is taking place now in the lab you visited." Lazard added.
"What did happen to the people who were working there?" Jasmine asked.
"They were killed, taken into the biggest room in that place and shot to death." Sephiroth said. "We still don't know who was involved in the killing."
They both watched her reaction. She was obviously upset and shocked by it. Sephiroth was impressed when she didn't break down crying at the information.
"Do you think you would be able to handle that kind of thing?" Lazard asked.
Jasmine thought for a moment, absorbing all of the information that was given to her. She gave a nod to Lazard. "Yeah, I'll be able to handle that kind of work."
"You won't be able to apprentice with Angeal because he already has an apprentice and Genesis is helping with the investigation with the computer lab. That leaves you to apprentice with Sephiroth." Lazard said.
Jasmine nodded then looked to Sephiroth. "When do you want to start training?"
"Not for a few days. Make sure your ready for a lot of physical training." Sephiroth answered.
Jasmine nodded. "Director, Sephiroth." She said then left the room.
"So your officially apart of SOLDIER?" Reno asked.
"Yep." Jasmine answered as she took another bite of her steak. She had run into Reno at her door when she headed home. She had invited him inside for dinner since they hadn't seen much of each other for a while. "Where's Rude?"
"Helping Cissnei in the investigation of the lab, along with Genesis." Reno answered. "Anyway, I think this is a cause for a celebration."
"Let's celebrate once I become first class in SOLDIER, or get that promotion in the computer department." Jasmine replied.
"Fine." Reno sighed. "By the way, how is your new program coming along?"
"Still a few glitches in the system, but once I get those smoothed out I'll be able to run the program without any problems." Jasmine answered.
"Just don't work yourself to death just to get to the next level. Your still young and have enough time for that. Don't rush." Reno said.
"I'm not, I just-"
"Work hard. To hard for your own good Jasmine. Slow down and enjoy life a little. Your young and have time. If you revolve your life around work you'll never live life to the fullest like you should." Reno said.
"Right. I'll try." Jasmine replied, giving her friend a smile.
A/N: This chapter took longer to write due to distractions and writers block. I really hate it when that happens. Anyway, I don't have time to update with another chapter before work. I'll get another chapter up tomorrow afternoon, after I go Halloween shopping :) R&R!
