A/N: Thank you to my BETA Mystic 777 and a tribute to Sinnatious for the Fifth Act. Wonderful writing. I don't say it if I don't mean it. Check out Escape Plan Green for some wonderful Zack plotting by Mystic 777.

Chapter Ten

Genesis' spars never lasted long, as even the most robust training rooms couldn't withstand his destructive capabilities. The two men that now clashed were the greatest living specimens of the Jenova Project that produced the man called Sephiroth. The crack of a gun into the open space between the two combatants warned the observors of the shift of tactics in their small fight.

Flipping into a spiral cut leap, Genesis sliced through the bullet that tore itself on a pattern towards his position. Arching a brow at the dark haired warrior wrapped in his crimson cloak the former Shin-Ra commander dropped back towards the ground smirking with inspiration. A long black wing spread from the commander's shoulder, propelling him forward. Sparks flew as Vincent blocked the red Rapier with his gun.

Red eyes narrowed in determination and in the background, Yuffie let out a loud curse. Booted feet were already moving from behind him when the Soldier spun to face the newest threat. Mako blue eyes snapped in open fury at the red haired commander. Was it something I said?" Genesis drawled.

"Remnant." Cloud accused, his Fusion sword pressing harder against the Rapier as Vincent drew back from the two combatants.

"Ah," The red haired commander snickered. "You think that like you, I bear Sephiroth's insignificant genes. So sorry to disappoint, boy."

Genesis heaved his body upwards and back as Cloud snapped forward intending to cut the oblivious man into pieces. The hovering Shera jerked slightly to the left as the winged man dove up past the slash to escape the infuriated faux Soldier. Twisting his Rapier in his hand, Genesis called for his spells of fire to blast the man who defeated Sephiroth when Yuffie sent her Conformer spinning between them.

"THAT is ENOUGH." The ninja shouted. Making a tight fist around a marble size greed orb, the female thrust her left arm out with a shout. "Stopaga."

All motion ceased as Cloud, Genesis, and the lurking Vincent crashed to the ground. Crossing the steel deck that separated the four of them, Yuffie kicked their weapons away from their hands. Planting her hands on her hips the dark haired girl glared down at them.

"Enough is enough, boys. This is my country's ship and there for my property. My rules. My life. Vincent you're going to stop trying to bait Genesis. Genesis you will cease any attempts to make my life more difficult and as for you Cloud… Quit being a pain in my ass. If you want to stay then stop this male posturing thing you got going on. Leviathan knows I've got enough to think about with Wutai less then two days away."

Releasing the spell, she crouched near the growling blond to extend a hand. "He's no remnant of Sephy, Cloud. Like you and Vincent, Gen-gen just got caught up in things he didn't ask for. You know what I mean?"

Blue eyes turned away from her as Cloud pushed himself up. "He could…"

"So could you." She whispered softly. "So could Vinnie or me. Even Tifa could become a threat(,) but all Gen-gen is guilty of is existing."

Blanching at the sudden shift in the ninja's manner, Genesis responded to the plight with a sudden snap of his wing vanishing. "Why is it that you responded the way you did, Cloud?"

"Sephiroth… Sephiroth possessed a wing similar to yours." Cloud responded. "The last time he was here…"

Shaking his head, the red head likewise clambered to his feet in tune with Vincent. "Loveless Act one would fit what has happened to our beloved Gaia. Only with the blessings of Minerva have I been able to over come and finally embrace what I nearly lost."

Stalking to his sword, Genesis retrieved the blade to hold it up to the light. "Have you ever heard the fifth act, Cloud Strife?"

"Once, long ago." Cloud answered him. "That is something for another day, Genesis Rhapsodos. I won't ask you to explain." He added as Yuffie's glare returned.

"The meal's ready." She huffed at them. Spinning on her heels the ninja bounced off towards the ship's mess hall before glancing back at the three men over her shoulder. "The next jerk who interrupts my training will learn first hand just how kick ass I really am."

Leading the way, Yuffie slipped into the kitchens. Much to the cooks' horror, she promptly raided the cooling trays of lunch meat, bread, and cheese. Grey eyes narrowed on the harassed cooks as she gestured to the silently approaching males. "Make sure the idiots eat something. I've got to take care of some business before I lose my job."

Snapping open her phone, the Princess spun away to take over a silent corner of the dining hall. Glancing in confusion towards Cloud, Genesis arched a brow. "What kind of job would the Princess have?"

Vincent shook his head. "She's in command of the WRO's information gathering."

Genesis frowned. "She's a spy."

"I'm an assassin, you idiots. All ninja are assassins, which you should know since you're all former Shin-Ra." Yuffie stated assuredly. "We would have won that war too if Godo had fricken listened to me."

Muttering back into her phone, the gray eyed young woman slipped a note pad from one of her pockets to write a harried scrawl of notes across the lined surface. Moments later, their attention was drawn by the steaming plates of food placed before them. Lounging on his own against the wall, Red XIII finally pushed himself to join the rest of them.

Looming over his beef stew the giant red beast met the amused eyes of Genesis as he set red paws upon the table. "Can someone pass the salt?"