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A/N: Hey Guys! Sorry I wasnt been able to update for 2 years now... The gaming life and roleplay life took me. And for some reason, I fell out of this ship but it rekindled due to rereading this fanfic. While laughing, cringing and face-palming because of how cheesy the plot is, and a certain someone (clears throat). You know who you are, made me realize that I need to finish what I started. Without further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you, Chapter 7.5!
The two turks stared at each other, the red head didnt mind taking orders from the blonde but hesitation was evident on his face. the bald tanned male could feel the red head's hesitation after all this order did not come, from Rufus himself but rather from his fiancee.
"Does the higher ups, know about this?"
Green eyes widened as his partner voiced his thoughts, but it seemed that the man got pissed at their unloyalty towards the female blonde.
He pointed his gun towards the two Turks, "How dare you, question Scarlet-sama's loyalty towards Rufus-sama?"
Rude sighed and shook his head, of course, there would be that one guy who would blindly follow the blonde she-devil's orders. Reno on the other hand, would like to get this done and over with. The redhead stood up, which caught both the man and his partner's attention. He walked towards the man, and placed his hand on the said man's right shoulder a smirk plastered on the red head's face.
"We got it. calm down yo! "
His green orbs shifted towards the direction the bald man was supposed to be. "You heard the man, Rude... Let's not waste time."
Rude stood up from his current spot, and walked towards the red head. Wondering what the other was thinking, he was rather against this whole ordeal. Even if it came from Rufus himself, he would ask questions for the mission and if he deemed it worthy. He'd Accept the mission, but this is different. The She-devil probably would like to bring Sephiroth down, and that's the sole reason for this mission.
"Well, if you'll excuse us."
Reno patted the man's shoulder, and headed towards the parking lot with Rude in tow. He clicked the unlocked button built in the car key, and a beeping sound was heard in one of the cars that was neatly lined at the corner.
"Bingo! "
The red head has problems locating their car, without unlocking it, he went towards the passenger seat door. Which earned him a raised eyebrow from the other, Reno threw the keys towards Rude, the bald man has always been the better driver than he was.
"Driving is your expertise, isn't it?"
Rude shook his head at the other's comment, the red head opened the door and went inside the car. The other male also followed the red head's actions, he closed the door and strapped the seat belt across his chest. He could hear groans coming from his side, which confused him. He looked at the red head, who was struggling with unlocking the seat belt, this made the older man stifle a chuckle. Reno had let go of the seat belt noticing how hopeless, he looked and threw his hands in the air in an agitated manner. He's always been the short tempered one, and easily provoked. He crossed his arms on his chest, and pouted like a child. Reno could feel the other man's stare, and it agitated him more.
"Just... Drive."
Rude placed the car key into it's slot and clicked the auto-lock button that was built in one of the car's driver's seat doors, he revved up the engine.
"I'd tell you to put your seat belt on, but luck has run out on you this time."
He then drove off, towards the coordinates that was given to them by Scarlet. He'll also have to look around, for the nearest apartment in the vicinity, when they get there.
Yazoo's Pov:
I could tell Cloud was curious, it was written all over his face and those Azure eyes of his. I patted his head, he seemed to tense up a bit, under my touch.
"Cloud... I'm not gonna hurt you."
He relaxed a bit, which made me feel relieved. I didn't want him to think I'm capable of destroying humanity, our kind wasn't hostile as other people might think. We aren't irrational beings.
"What are you planning to do now?"
I was snapped out of my thoughts, when the blonde asked me that question. A small smile formed in my lips, without me even noticing it. Now that I thought about it, I miss my parents, my home, the sound of bustling footsteps echoing through those marbled walls. I closed my eyes as, I could feel tears threatening to fall from my eyes. As a Prince, I was taught not to show any weaknesses. However, I felt strong hands wrapped around my torso, and my body was being pulled towards another heat source. I opened my eyes to come, face to face with the blonde's broad chest covered in a blue t-shirt.
"It's okay to cry..."
My eyes widened, could Cloud read minds? How did he know what my current state was? I could feel his fingers running through my silvery locks, his presence was always comfortable it feels oddly familiar to say the least.
"It isn't good to bottle things up."
I wasn't aware that my tears had already, streamed down my face. Soaking Cloud's shirt, until I felt something wet on my cheeks. I let out a hoarse laugh, probably from holding my sobs in. I return the hug, that I received from the blonde.
"You really bring the worst out of people... do you?"
Cloud stared at me, since he was a bit taller. He had to bow his head down, so he could look at me more comfortably. He had a fake hurt expression on his face, I could tell he wasn't really that offended.
"Oh my... What ever did I do, to deserve such a comment?"
I laughed at the change of his voice, the tone wasn't familiar to me. Hearing him speak in that tone, made me laugh and also impressed.
"Were you trying to impersonate someone?"
Cloud shrugged, and smiled those azure eyes seemed to twinkle more in the light, there's more color in them. Than I've seen before, I wanted to tell him that I want to go home but from the way things are now, I highly doubt it.
"Cloud... You... wanted to... Know. How... I can speak your language right?"
The blonde nodded, I noticed he was still hugging me. Are humans capable of hugging someone like this, without getting tired? They are fascinating beings indeed. I cleared my throat to get his attention.
"Cloud, wouldn't it be better to talk, in a more favorable circumstance?"
His face seemed to reddened and released me from his hold, I bowed thankfully and walked towards Sephiroth's comfy bed. I patted the empty space beside me, indicating that I didn't mind sitting next to him or vice versa.
Cloud's Pov:
I sat next to him, my mind still fresh on the current events. Yazoo kissed me, out of no where and all of a sudden. He speaks, and understands me. Although he wasn't as Fluent as I would like, but seeing him so vulnerable earlier, broke my heart. So I had to comfort him, even a little.
"Alright, Go ahead... I'm all ears."
He nodded his head, he seemed hesitant at first. As if he was against it, or more likely it was a big secret.
"You see... There're other ways to understand your language, first is through sexual intercourse... second is through a kiss, of course as you could tell I'm not that fluent... just yet."
I duly listened to every word the silver haired entity had said, however there was one comment that made me choke on my spit. I could see a pair of green with a mixture of blue orbs, staring at me with worry laced on them. I managed to calm down, and placed a smile on my face.
"I'm alright, just had a problem swallowing my saliva."
Yazoo sighed in relief, however he shook his head for worrying on a small matter, such as choking on my own spit. I let out a sheepish chuckle, while running a hand through my chocobo-like hair.
"Sorry about that."
He shook his head, a smile evident on his lips. Now that I think about it those books were wrong, not all aliens are after humanity, after all Yazoo is a proof of that. How can someone so vulnerable be a threat to humanity? I heard a knock on the door, looks like Sephiroth's back.
"It's open!"
Speak of the devil it is him, Sephiroth let out a chuckle as he went inside the room and closed it.
"I might interrupt the two lovebirds intimacy."
I heard Yazoo chuckle, and he looked at the silver haired man with mischief evident in those mako colored orbs of his. It seems like he has a trick, or two up his sleeve.
"Welcome Home, Sephiroth."
Sephiroth's eyes widened, he seemed to be pondering if he heard things right or he was imaging things. His green orbs darted towards my azure ones, he narrowed his eyes demanding an explanation. I sighed and looked at Yazoo, from the corner of my eye begging for help. He was supposed to be the one to do it, however he was more interested in the outcome of the silver haired man's reaction when his little revelation is exposed.
"He can catch our language through kissing..."
"In other words, our little intimacy was already done before you got here."
I stared at the entity, for cutting me off short but I was grateful at the same time. He saved me from telling most of the shocking details, that might spill from my mouth. If Sephiroth knew about them, he'd probably have wrong ideas. I was really happy, the entity had intervened. Yazoo stood up, and walked towards Sephiroth which surprised me and the silver haired male. It seems Yazoo has an excellent eye vision, for noticing Sephiroth's tie was in Shambles. The train station can be hectic, especially at this hour.
Sephiroth's Pov:
I wasn't sure how to react, for all I know I was teasing my stupid blonde assistant due to earlier events. The news of Yazoo understanding, and speaking our language was a shock to me. I tensed when the said entity, moved towards me. I wondered if he's going to strike me for assuming, him and cloud are lovers. Like the first time, I tried helping him to concern his personal Hygiene. Instead, he moved his fingers, towards my tie fixing it and making it more presentable and tightening the loop. He then moved his fingers towards my dress shirt, smoothing the creases and brushing off some dust particles Of my dress shirt. A smug look was plastered on his face, as he took a small step backwards. He stared at me, from head to toe feeling satisfied with the changes he had done.
"There! Now you look prim and proper! Just like earlier."
"You didn't have, to do that you know."
Both our attention shifted towards the blonde, he seemed more relaxed compared to earlier. Yazoo's eye brows Furrowed, "True, Sephiroth is capable of looking after himself...However,... "
He turned to face me, a genuine smile was clearly shown on his face, a smile that can give hope to other people.
"He deserves my thanks... He could have given me to the Authorities if he wanted to, but instead. He gave me shelter, a room to stay in."
Seeing as the entity pondered on what to say next, made me smile. I've never seen this side of him before, I placed a hand on top of his head.
"I get it... but it's you, who I should thank."
He gave me a confused look, and shook his head. He's always been stubborn, even back then when he was learning our language. He was willing to learn, no matter how hard it was for him.
" Alright, how about we go shopping instead?"
Somehow this caught the entity's attention a great diversion, if you ask me. Cloud was also intrigued, after all he might think Tifa was at the house at this moment. I decided to burst his little bubble, he might not speak his thoughts but it was written through his facial features, as if his smirk wasn't evident enough.
"Tifa told me to drop her, and the kids at the park."
Cloud's smirk fell and nodded in acknowledgment, he somehow looked torn on something that was clearly bothering him perhaps it was his feelings? Knowing Cloud spent more time with Yazoo, it would be better if the blonde tagged along, since I wouldn't trust the blonde with my card. If ever I decided to not accompany both of them, Cloud and I are on the truce stage, and I would like to rekindle things between the two of us. However, this is hard times, I have to concentrate on my work there could be war between aliens and humans if I don't fix this matter.
"Cloud can come with us, if you wish it."
Yazoo's eyes had somewhat lightened up a bit, my guess was right. He is more accustomed towards Cloud, my green orbs moved towards Cloud's direction, and I smirked at him.
"Well Cloud, it seems your duties aren't over yet."
Cloud's Azure orbs seemed to liven up a bit, did he think that he wasn't included? Silly boy, I keep my words after all. I can't look after Yazoo on my own, I have a tight schedule for these upcoming three days.
"Let's not dally, shall we?"
Yazoo nodded, while Cloud shrugged but he seemed rather happy. I'd rather not indulge in any kind of perversion, the blonde has conjured in that mind of his. I lead Yazoo towards the car, opening the passenger door for the entity, while Cloud made sure to make a sticky note for The brunette and the kids. He locked the door, and sticked the note on the door while scurrying towards the backseat. Once everyone was inside, I showed Yazoo how to use the seat belt, and full glad am I to know he catches on fast. Perhaps the intimacy he shared with the blonde was a blessing, I started the engine and drove off towards the Mall.
Reno's POV:
"Darn It!"
I slammed my fists on the dashboard of the car, Sephiroth left to who knows where and dragged, what seemed to be the silver haired entity the blonde she-devil described to them, and his fellow scientist with him. While Rude was still inquiring about the apartment next door, at this rate we'll lose track of that silver haired scientist. I tapped my foot on the floor in annoyance, and stared at the window, we're wasting precious time and money! My thoughts was broken by the sound of someone opening the car door, of the driver's seat and closed it again.
"Sorry for the wait, I had to inform Scarlet there was one vacant room left."
I stared at the tanned man, who was wearing his signature black sunglasses, that man wears it all the time even inside the headquarters. I crossed my arms on the chest, perhaps he didn't notice the missing car a few yalms in front of us.
"Sephiroth, left."
I told myself to calm down, and think where there destination would be.
"Perhaps they went to the mall."
Rude had always been calm, when it comes to situations like this. Of course! The entity would run out of clothes sooner, or later.
"Well... What are we waiting for?!"
Rude cleared his throat, and fixed his glasses before starting to revved up the engine. He stared at me from the corner of his eye.
"You're awfully eager about this."
A smirk made it's way towards my lips.
"A chase seems fun...don't you think?"He seemed to get the drift, and drove towards the mall hoping that the mall we had in mind is the right one.
Normal Pov:
Sephiroth turned his car towards the vacant lot, of the mall's vicinity and managed to find one, he steered towards the right due to the vacant lot being in that direction and parked the said car. Cloud however has been anxious about the other's plan, since the silver haired entity has never been outside the house he might draw attention to himself. However, he didn't want to voice his opinion, in fear he might jinx it and there is no deny it the silver haired entity needed more clothes. His azure orbs stared at green ones, due to the car's front view mirror. The silver haired man noticed, his green ones met with azure ones and it was tinted with worry in them as which the said silver haired man raised an eyebrow at the blonde, "is there something bothering you, Cloud?"
This caught the blonde's attention and felt sweat, running down his face. He avoided those green orbs and stared at the window, refusing to answer the silver haired man's question. Sephiroth sighed and unstrapped the seat belt, he also helped yazoo with his. Sephiroth's fingers reached for the keys, "if your not inclined to talk about it, I wont force you... but you've been sweating buckets besides."
The silver haired entity turned his head to stare at the blonde, his usual poker face plastered on that pale face however his mako green eyes told another story, it was obvious yazoo was worried about the blonde. The blonde could feel another set of eyes on his person, and saw Yazoo staring at him he forced a smile and shook his head hoping it was nothing this anxiety of his.
"It's nothing come on."
Sephiroth, however was not convinced about the blonde's reply but decided not to dwell on it, he took out his key and got out off the car. Cloud was about to leave the car when he noticed yazoo's gaze never left him, he smiled reassuringly at the silver haired entity and got out of the car. He walked towards the passenger seat, and opened the door for the said entity. "Don't bottle things up."
His azure orbs widened as the entity used his words against him, he chuckled slightly and ruffled the alien's hair. Which made him more flustered, the alien frowned and gently slapped Cloud's hand away from his head. "I'm not a cat..."
"Stop, fighting you two..."
a somewhat amused voice called out to them, which caught both of their attention. Yazoo nodded and walked towards Sephiroth, still having his arms crossed on his chest, Cloud's smile faltered slightly as he walked towards the silver haired duo. He has to start acting like himself again, Sephiroth clicked the lock button on his car key and walked towards the entrance of the mall, with Cloud and Yazoo in tow. The silver haired entity was amazed by the metal detector, that was being used on him to scan if he had anything dangerous on his person.
The Security Guard raised a black eyebrow towards the silver haired's action, since Yazoo stood there blocking everyone from entering his eyes never left the detector. This made Sephiroth massaged his temples, as the blonde chuckled nervously and took the entity's wrist gently leading him out of the entrance, somehow the entity's curiosity can catch looks or crowds directed towards him.
Sephiroth decided to explain the metal detector in hope, Yazoo wouldn't be a deer in headlights again whenever they would go out again. "Yazoo. That's a metal detector, Security Guards use them to identify if you have knifes, bombs or guns hidden in your shirt or jeans. It's a necessary process."
Yazoo nodded and gave Sephiroth a thumbs up, indicating he understood the older man. Sephiroth smiled and placed a hand on his head, "that's good... I'll have to go get more money, I'll be right back."
The blonde wondered why Yazoo didn't slap Sephiroth's hand away from his head, like he did earlier, a sense of jealousy crawled towards the blonde's spine and he swallowed the lump in his throat. He wasn't sure why he was having these feelings, his azure eyes moved towards the silver haired man who was looking at him with a serious expression. "Cloud... I know I've been asking a lot but... please look after Yazoo for a while."
He walked towards the Blonde and patted his shoulder, as he ran to find an ATM. Cloud looked at the entity, who seemed troubled he walked towards him. "Come on Yaz... "
Yazoo looked at the chocobo-haired like male, and nodded he seemed to enjoy the pet name he received from the blonde, his mako green orbs scanning every store with awe. However, one store in particular got his interest, he walked towards the said store without notifying Cloud, it didn't cross his mind after all. He placed his hand on a glass window, while staring at the glistening statue it was a statue of a man and a woman in a waltz position.
He wanted it, the statue seemed to draw him in which made him block everything out for him, it was only him and the statue. "Perhaps we should... check out the clothing stores while waiting for Sephiroth... what do you think? Yaz?"
He wondered why the other male was quiet, he looked at his left to ask if the entity wasn't feeling well to find out he wasn't there. Panic was embedded on the blonde's face, he frantically searched for the silver haired alien, looking to his left and right. He retraced his steps to find if yazoo had caught sight of something that fancied him, he ran back towards the entrance and frowned seeing he wasn't there.
He then ran towards the spot where, Sephiroth bid his farewell due to getting more money at the ATM Machine, he placed his hands on his knees and panted. He had never felt hopeless in his life, he crumpled his jeans due to him clenching his fist he was mad at himself for not keeping an extra eye on Yazoo and now he had failed both Sephiroth and Yazoo.
He then felt a hand on his shoulder, accompanied by a worried voice. "You, okay chocobo boy?"
Cloud isn't familiar with that voice, he had hoped it was Yazoo but there's no way Yazoo would know what a chocobo would be. He straightened his position and glared at the person, he wondered how many silver haired male is living in this country.
However, the man seemed weird to him, after all his choice of clothing is something you don't want to wear around in public. The silver haired man smiled as he saw how the blonde glared at him, perhaps he was feeling better already. "now... before you get mad... I wanted to ask..."
The silver haired man noticed how the blonde was staring at him, which amused him he might wear this kind of clothes but he's an honest man. The man was wearing a white sleeves with a violet mantle around his shoulders, a white robe that covers the back of his legs down to his ankles. The robe is held up by four straps that act as a codpiece, His pants are purple and his shoes are black with golden buckles.
"You seemed to be quite in a fix... perhaps you're finding someone?"
Cloud wasn't in the mood for this but it wouldn't hurt to ask, the guy seemed to be pretty open for a stranger.
"Actually... I'm looking for a friend... he has silver hair too... "
The silver haired man nodded, he might have an inkling who this friend was, he then took Cloud's wrist and dragged him towards his store." I think I know who this friend is..."
Cloud's azure orbs widened as he saw Yazoo staring at something, he pried his wrist away from the man and ran towards the entity.
"Yazoo!"
He then hugged him from behind, he was worried he had lost the other. Yazoo was brought to reality and looked at the blonde who was hugging him in confusion, he furrowed his eyebrows. "Cloud? What's wrong?"
Cloud shook his head and hugged the entity tighter, unbeknownst to them the silver haired male was still there. He cleared his throat, "I do hope you have money for the purchase? Looking isn't free you know..."
Cloud looked at the silver haired man, wondering what kind of things he was selling the man wasn't lying when he was an honest man, the statues were pretty however the prices made his eyes bulge out of their sockets, everything was expensive. Yazoo did not hesitate to continue staring at the item that he wanted, the blonde also directed his eyes towards the item the entity was fascinated in.
He had no choice but to comply, he took out his wallet and paid for the item, he'll just have to tell Sephiroth about the purchase. The light blue eyed male smiled as he took the figurine and gave it towards the entity, "be sure to keep it with you."
Yazoo nodded at the other's words in acknowledgment, his mako colored orbs trailed towards the blonde, "thank you..."
Cloud waved his hand in a no problem matter, he looked back at yazoo and gave him a grin he was glad he was unhurt, the entity returned a smile of its own. Yazoo clutched the figurine as if his life depended on it, after all Cloud bought it for him. He watched as Cloud took out his phone to call Sephiroth, yazoo then glanced at some fancy clothing and was about to tell Cloud he wanted to go there, suddenly he was caught off guard.
A cloth was used to cover his mouth, his mako colored orbs widened as his vision became blurry, the blonde's form wasn't identifiable anymore. Before the entity could hit the ground, he was caught by a familiar red head with a triumphant grin on his face, a sudden crashing sound was heard which caught the red head and the blonde's attention.
Azure orbs met emerald ones as Cloud turned around to see Yazoo had fainted in the hands of a Turk. He gritted his teeth and was about to punch the red head when he was kneed in his diaphragm by the red head's accomplice. Cloud fell to his knees as he clutched his diaphragm, his eyebrows furrowed in anger and he glared at the bald male.
The red head looked at the tanned male, "come on... "He then carried Yazoo in his arms and headed towards their car, the tanned male following behind him.
Meanwhile, Sephiroth finished his transaction and noticed his phone vibrating, he took it out to see the blonde calling him. The blonde was telling him of their current position, until a crashing noise was heard, which worried the older male, "Cloud?!" The only thing that answered him was a beep from the other, he frowned and headed towards the Blonde, seeing as he was on the ground in pain and the entity no where in sight.
"Cloud what happened?"
He knelt down, and placed his hand on Cloud's shoulder. "They... took...him... Shinra."
It still hurt for the blonde to speak, but Sephiroth needed to know, Sephiroth gritted his teeth, Shinra has gotten bold to attack innocent people in public. "
Don't worry Cloud, we'll get him back."
He was determined to get the silver haired entity back, no matter what the cost was.
A/N : Here ya guys go! And I know I'm mean for ending with a cliff hanger, I'm sorry if it seemed short than intended. I'm not rushing or anything but i just loved Cliff hangers :D so here ya guys go. Enjoy, and yes there was a special appearance this certain silver haired man would appear in some chapters :P I wont give it out who he is until the time comes... don't worry he's a Final fantasy Character :D is he from the same series? Maybe... maybe not XD tune in next time!
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