-1Title: Tears That Burn
Category: Final Fantasy VII
Genre: Angst, Drama, Romance
Rating: M/NC-17
Couples: Sephiroth/Vincent, Zack/Aerith,
Warnings: Swearing,
Summary: Vincent Valentine is a merman out of his element. Sephiroth is a manufactured soldier looking to get back at the man who made him that way. What do they have in common? The man who torments them
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy VII.
Kuro: Ok, because I feel bad about not giving you guys a gratuitous scene, I am almost positive that there'll be one in a later chapter. With that said, I've begun writing a new story-has no title yet-that is a S/V (as if I'd write anything else). I don't know when I'll post it, but you guys should definitely keep a lookout since the first chapter is a lemon!
Vincent: What the hell??
Sephiroth: Just give up trying to talk her out of writing with us. Even threats mean nothing to her.
Vincent: Unless her friend keeps threatening her with Dr. Muraki…
Sephiroth: Even that doesn't work so well.
Kuro: Ok, that's enough you two. Onto the fic!
..…
[Zack
Man, I had no idea what being imprisoned by ShinRa was like. I hurt in places that I didn't know could hurt.
And I'd only seen Cloud once and he didn't even talk to me!
I was chained to the wall in my pants alone (and those were getting ready to fall off), bruises covering my chest. I'd never seen this shade of purple or green before. Of course, green bruises mean broken bones, so I was pretty sure that at least one of my ribs was broken.
That was going to make escape a little more difficult.
Maybe Rufus didn't realize how tough his SOLDIERS really are…I mean, there were no guards in there and he apparently thought that the more he beat me, the less chance there was that I'd try to escape. And he must've thought that the more they beat me, the greater chance that I'd tell him what's going on with Sephiroth and Vincent.
Not that I would tell, even if I knew what the hell was going on. Which I didn't. All I could hope for was that Cloud was taking care of everything.
And I did know that Cloud was working on it all. For some reason, I could still talk with Aerith in my dreams. Merpeople must have a magic that ShinRa hadn't managed to force from Vincent, because she laughed in scorn when I told her that my cell was supposed to be magic-proof.
She told me that Cloud had been to speak with her and that he sent a letter to Sephiroth and Vincent. Otherwise, even she didn't know what's really going on. That was the last I heard from her, and that was about a day ago. I think. It's hard to keep track of time in a windowless cell.
…
A hand over my mouth, Cloud picked the locks on my wrists with the other. "Stay quiet, Zack. I'll explain everything after we're out of here, ok?"
I nodded slowly, pulling on the new pants he brought me. No shirt, but hey, with a broken rib, that might be best. And then he handed me something I'd missed horribly while locked up. The Buster Sword. How the hell he managed to spring it from its lock-up, I'll probably never know, but I'm grateful all the same.
I followed him from the room, quieter than a mouse. SOLDIER training sure pays off sometimes. Not that I really needed to be quiet. Cloud must've cast Sleepel on those guys or something, because they were out. I even kicked one or two, just to make sure, and they never woke up.
Of course, escaping the base wouldn't be the true problem. The true problem would be once we're out. Because once we get out, then they'll know that we escaped and send people after us. All great fun.
…
"Cloud! Get in the damn, boat, Cloud!" I shouted, trying to row the boat back to shore to get him, but he had cast Typhoon on me, and the damn summon was taking me well out to sea.
"I'm sorry, Zack. You make sure that you and Sephiroth don't get caught, ok?" He called back at me before charging into the approaching SOLDIERS, his standard-issue gun blazing. He managed to take out about three SOLDIERS and a Turk before he was caught by a bullet in the leg. After that, there was no chance for him.
I've never really had a problem with death-being in SOLDIER forbids it-but watching my friend die was too much for me. I had to turn away before Cloud finally lost his life, but I still heard the final shot and the splatter of his blood hitting anyone and anything in its range, including the sea.
I hoped that Aerith hadn't heard or seen that.
[Sephiroth
Damn the Turks to hell.
Reno and Rude were both waiting for us inside the Mythril Mines when we arrived. This might be a problem unless Vincent is able to help fight them off.
"Really, General…I thought you were smarter than this! Running from ShinRa?" Reno shook his head, making a 'tsk' noise. "You could've done much better if you had planned better."
"Reno, Rude. Do you two honestly believe that the two of you alone can take me on?" I retort, gripping Masamune. From behind me, I heard a click of a gun, and a glance told me that Vincent had loaded the gun Zack had given him.
"Well, see, we were just hoping you'd give us the dude with you. Sure, ShinRa wants you back as well, but Hojo's threatening to experiment on anyone who sees him and doesn't return him." Reno said, shrugging and motioning to Vincent. "Personally, I wonder why the hell you haven't killed that fucktard scientist yet."
"I had planned to." I replied, pulling Masamune from her sheath. "However, there are other things that are slightly more important right now."
Reno swung his Mag-Rod out, pressing the switch to let the electricity run through it. He was grinning slightly, but Rude was frowning and holding a hand to his ear.
"Reno." Rude's voice stopped out impending battle. "Listen." Reno nodded and put a hand up to his ear, turning the little radio in his ear on.
"Shit…" Reno hissed out, dropping his hand to his side and turning his Rod off. "Get the hell out of here, you two."
"…What?" Vincent asked, and even I blinked in confusion.
"Get out of here. They're sending a force here now and I'm sure you two don't want to be caught here." Reno reiterated, stepping aside so we could get around him.
"What happened?" I asked as Vincent made his way past them, following the merman after sheathing Masamune.
"Tseng has called the Turks off of this mission. There was something about a Turk being killed before killing Cloud Strife. I'm sure you can figure out why Tseng would be pissed enough to disobey orders and pull us off." Reno shrugged after his explanation, looking over at Rude. "I get the feeling those SOLDIERS' families will be out next targets."
Rude nodded solemnly and Vincent stared at them with wide eyes. "What are you talking about?" He demanded.
"Tseng and Cloud were a thing, Vincent. Tseng will have his revenge, and being the head of the Turks will give him the authority to have it with little trouble. So Cloud's death will not go unpunished." I answered, stepping past him to start moving to the exit.
"Sephiroth." I turned when Rude called to me. "It may interest you to know that Zackary escaped on a boat."
"Thanks." I grabbed Vincent's arm and pulled him along. "We've got to get to Mideel soon. Then you can return home."
Vincent said nothing as we made our way through the cave and even as we were attacked by the Midgar Zoloms. It wasn't until we landed at Mideel, thanks to Cloud's Gold Chocobo, that he spoke again.
"I don't want to leave you behind like Cloud left Tseng…"
A/N: Well! Another chapter down! As for where in Ra's name the Tseng/Cloud thing came from…Well, I wanted a reason for the Turks to pull out without getting their asses kicked by Sephiroth. They're some of my favorite characters, after all. As for you Cloud fans out there, I'm sorry that he had to die! I've just been dreaming about it for awhile now, so I couldn't ignore it. So sorry!
[Vincent
Hojo.
(Snicker) I think that's the most horrible preview I've ever written! I can imagine what's going through all of your heads right now. "Hojo? What about Hojo? Damn you KuroSakura-chan!!!!!" Am I right? Anyway, R&R, please!
