*Disclaimer!* I don't not own Final Fantasy VII or its characters but I do own little cutie Jayden and a Turk they all belong to Square!
A/N: I'm sorry I haven't updated this story in SO LONG and hopefully this chapter isn't crap. And yes a new OC is coming into the story and he's pretty "colorful" but you'll like him! But anyway let's get on with the story shall we! X3
Ch.11
On the coast of Costa Del Sol you can see a tall sleek raven haired man playing with his little boy, who knew this, would ever be Zack Fair right?
"Come on daddy! Let's play with the ball!" Jayden giggled lifting up the big beach ball over his head smiling so brightly at his father.
Zack couldn't help but smile at this he loved how active his little boy was! He was literally a spitting image of him! Hair, eyes, everything.. He was his son and such a beautiful boy he has become. Jayden had finally grown out of his chubby phase of toddlerhood becoming thin yet still stocky like his father. He still had asthma but it wasn't so bad he could run around happily he just had to be careful not to over exert himself or get too excited. But this was Jayden! The son of Zack Fair who's naturally very puppy like which made Zack laugh at the now 4 half year old which made his asthma still a bit hard to control but still better than before when it was horrible.
"Hey I want to play too man!" Rex laughed walking up to the two raven heads.
They both looked at the new and kind of scary man curiously. "Who are you?"
Rex pouted "The names Rex! And Zack stop kidding around you know who I am! We both started together! Rex Marlow! I'm a Turk!"
It soon all came back to Zack "NO! NOT YOU!"
"Oh I see you do remember me" Rex smirked and winked.
The Soldier went wide-eyed. "NO you stop that! It was one time!"
"What was one time?" Jayden asked innocently
"Me and your dad had-" Rex soon got his mouth covered by Cissnei.
"We do not talk that way in front of Jayden, Rex. He is merely a little boy." Cissnei let out gently.
"Oh come on! He could use an early lesson on the birds and the bees!" Rex replied with a click of the tongue. "Or in this case the bees and the bees" he winked
Cissnei sighed at the auburn haired man shaking her head "No Rex, you don't need to corrupt his mind." She soon pulled on his right ear where he had a stud of a pentagram. "And would you take that thing out for Shiva's sake!" The girl then started yanking on his left ear which was pierced from top to bottom.
Zack couldn't help but laugh at the two with all their bickering. "Awe gingers and their tempers"
Rex and Cissnei soon stopped fighting turning toward Zack. "We are NOT gingers!"
"So excuse you" Rex pouted sticking his tongue out at Zack
Zack then hung his head. "Oh Rex cool your jets"
" can I play with you?" Jayden asked gently looking up at him with his big hazel eyes.
Rex looked down to see then smiling very big. "Course I will Jayden, And please just call me Rex!" the man laughed gently taking his hand.
Zack soon put on a sad face. "But I thought we were going to play Jayden" he gave a sad whine but his son and Rex just passed it off making Zack more sad.
"Oh stop it Zack, it's good for him to get to know other people then just be around you like he has been lately" Cissnei nodded with a smile.
"But… It's Rex!" He let out in a pouty voice! Now in disregard Rex can be scary… Considering he is the one in ShinRa that does most of the killing. He is very intimidating being at 6'3 and 205 pounds all muscle, this Turk is someone you don't want to mess with at anytime he's "on the job". "And Jayden is around other people then just me"
"Now Zack, it's not nice to judge a book by their cover. You know that better than anyone, and yes I understand Jayden is around people other than you but it's nice to make new friend." The woman let out softly. "And just because Rex kills and even… Does it for fun doesn't mean he's a bad guy, if you would like to know he is actually very good with kids, he loves kids very much actually." She giggled and pointing at the scene
Rex smiled as Jayden tossed him the ball! "Yeah nice job Jayden!"
Jayden grinned happily as he caught the ball "Yay! I did good!"
"Yes you did! Now try catching this bud!" the older man grinned back giving the little boy a wink as he threw the ball to him gently and he just gave a warm look as the little boy caught the ball. He couldn't help but like this kid and he was glad he decided to come on this trip, he got to meet someone as awesome as him.
"Yeah! I caught it!" Jayden giggled happily and looked around for his daddy soon spotting him "Daddy! Daddy! Did you see that!? I caught it!"
Zack felt warm seeing this moment it just made him all fuzzy inside and overwhelming, fatherhood was certainly a treat to him.. It just felt so right being able to watch these moments before his eyes watching his son grow every second. "I sure did baby! It was real good!" he hollered back to him with a smile!
Cissnei watched this moment as well smiling knowing Zack truly loved being a parent and it was apparent to anyone who knew him.
But as soon as this sweet moment ended Genesis copies started creeping out of the ocean to the shore making Zack go wide-eyed as one started coming close to his precious baby! He reacted fast calling out to his son "JAYDEN! RUN!"
Jayden cocked his head to the side as like his dad does. But the little boy spots the copy out of the corner of his eye, making him freeze up scared for his own fate. He covered his eyes not wanting to see it but he hears a crash and uncovers his eyes seeing it dead making Jayden confused and shocked he looks up to see Rex with blood spatter on his chest and stomach. "Um…"
Rex huffed as he cleaned the blood of his brass knuckles. "Never leave home without them!"
"That's great to know Rex! Now use your damn killing skills!" Cissnei yelled running over grabbing Jayden quick!
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah!" Rex rolled his eyes as he sends his fist back into a copy breaking its nose and knocking it out as well. "I got this"
Zack soon ran over with an umbrella. "Ready to rock this!"
"An umbrella Zack, Really?" Rex let out unamused
"Hey it was the only weapon around here I could find!" The Soldier protested hitting a copy and two others!
"Alright man! Whatever floats your boat!" Rex let out kicking a copy in the stomach hard!
"Hey I think I'll do just fine!" Zack glared knocking out a copy.
"Oh sure and then you'll be like "Oh look! I'm the hero!" and be all giddy!"
"Hey that ain't true! I'm not like that at all!" he growled knocking out another enemy
"Oh really? I want you to disprove that." Rex smirked punching a copy in the face and uses his other hand to push it into the weapon making its face dig into the brass and practically stuck till Rex kick it in the stomach forcing it off. "Well that dude's face is ugly."
"Well you made it that way!" The raven haired man groaned as he knocked out another.
"Are you saying I make people ugly!?" The Turk pouted a bit as he continued his work!
"No Rex! You make them as pretty as a peach!" Zack sighed soon finishing. He took a deep breath leaning over to take a breather "Man…"
"Man yourself" Rex groaned flopping down on the shore. "Ugh…."
Jayden soon ran over hugging his daddy's leg! "D-Daddy! Are you hurt! Nothing is broken right!?" he was so worried, he couldn't lose his father… He just wouldn't allow it as he started checking his body all over.
Cissnei walked over seeing the scene. "He sure does get worried over you Zack."
"He's protective of his daddy." The Soldier replied with a small smile as he picked his son up giving him a kiss. "I'm fine Jayden. There is nothing to worry about."
"A-Are you sure daddy!" The little boy tried to speak but got a finger placed on his lips.
"I'm just fine sweetheart now calm down before you give yourself an aneurism."
"Y-Yes daddy and what's an aneurism?" Jayden gave a small sniffle and soon saw Tseng. "Uncle Tseng!"
Tseng waved gently as he went over to the small group, the older Turk was in his suit and all business.
"Hey boss man, no trunks?" Rex smirked.
"Only in your dreams Rex" The head Turk let out unamused by him.
"Oh no in my dreams your bound and-" He soon got kicked in the head letting out a shrill cry "OW! Cissnei!" he whined rubbing the side of his head
"What did I tell you!? NO TALKING LIKE THAT IN FRONT OF JAYDEN!" She growled kicking him again!
Jayden couldn't help but giggle at this! It was funny to him. "Uncle Rex is getting beaten up by auntie Cissnei"
Zack laughed at that "He sure is huh"
"Anyway" the older Turk sighed "Zack you have been requested to go to Junon."
"What!? Why? I'm on vacation man-"
"It was requested by the General, it's getting destroyed and he needs to speak with you."
Zack couldn't help but sigh. "Fine... I'll go."
Jayden looked down at that and began to cling onto Zack's side. He was sad now he didn't want to be away from his daddy… But he has no choice but to let him go and do this… And hopefully, his daddy won't have any more risky missions after this…
"When do I need to leave?"
"Now, it's important Zack" Tseng nodded
"What about Jayden?" Zack remarked narrowing his eyes.
"We'll take him home and Rex will watch over him since Cissnei needs to leave as well.
Zack looked down more this was all making him frustrated… He was getting more scared each time he went on missions… What if one day he leaves his son all because he was following orders… It would hurt him to just up and go not even saying goodbye to his baby boy… But ShinRa doesn't seem to care whether his son loses his father or not.
Jayden looked down too but wipes at his daddy's eyes. "Please don't cry daddy… You'll be home right?"
"Of course I'll be home baby!" The raven head replied. "Aren't I always home?"
"Yeah daddy, you are. I'm just making sure."
Zack smiled as he hugged his son close giving gentle kisses on his face. "I love you always remember that and I'll be home soon. Alright?"
"Yes daddy" the little raven head replied kissing him back and showing him loves.
The young father smiled at that as he gave his son one last hug and kiss before handing him over to Rex.
Rex took Jayden into his arms gently giving the little boy a small smile. "Don't worry Jayden we'll have some fun before your dad comes home alright?"
Jayden nodded as he watched his father leave looking down a bit more. It made him sad that he was going so soon… It just felt like his heart hurt…
Rex unlocked the door to Zack's apartment opening it up and allowing Jayden to go first.
Jayden walked in sadly wanting his daddy… His father was his best friend in the whole wide world and he wished he could tell him that but he always gets flustered and nervous over how his daddy would react making him just stay in their room whimpering like a puppy and concerning Zack over why his son is acting like so distant sometimes.
"So Jayden, you want to watch cartoons? A movie? Play a game?"
"I want to watch a movie…" the little boy let out gently.
"Alright then, you go sit on the couch while I look for one. Okay?" Rex smiled as he went over to entertainment center going through the videos and dvds.
Jayden sat on the couch as he watched Rex look for a movie.
"Want to watch Beethoven?"
"No."
"How about Digimon?"
"Nope"
"Pokemon?"
"No thanks"
Rex sighed "What do you want to watch then Jayden?"
"Land Before Time please" He replied in a small voice.
The Turk gave a small smile. "Alright." He put the video in and pressed play as he stood up looking over to the little boy. "What do you want for dinner buddy?"
"Can I have Pizza please?" Jayden looked up at him with a smile.
"Sure thing bud" Rex smiled back letting out a small laugh as he heads into the kitchen.
The little raven head watched as the Turk left into the kitchen and began to sneak out of the apartment to explore The ShinRa Building since he has the chance to do so maybe see a few people along the way
Jayden giggled as he went exploring floor to floor! It was so much fun for him seeing the Turks and other SOLDIER's, he looked at them in awe; this building was just so cool to him! So full of surprises! Soon the little boy came to the Scientists floor, but there was something… Off about it like there wasn't something right going on… But Puppy Junior decided to take a risk and take a look in seeing what this floor had to bestow upon him.
Rex smiled happily as he made this pizza for him and Jayden; he couldn't help liking this little boy since not many people like him in the first place… He put the sauce and the cheese on the pizza but then wondered what toppings would Jayden like. "Hey Jayden, what do you like on your pizza!" he smiled gently.
No response… Just silence.
"Jayden?" the Turk let out in a concerned tone as he looked into the living room to see no one! Rex soon started to panic! "Jayden!?" The auburn man started to search the whole apartment in worry! "Jayden! Stop playing around buddy! This isn't funny!" he let out in even more worry… But there was no trace of Jayden anywhere… "Oh goddess… I'm so screwed!" Rex then ran out frantically searching for the missing little boy.
Jayden giggled as he walked around the Scientists floor happily looking into room and looking at the monsters they've created. "Wow this stuff is so cool!" he smiled as he tapped the glass on a capsule with a monster inside.
The monster blinked at Jayden placing a hand on the window gently.
The little raven boy was surprised by that action.. "Huh?" He didn't understand this monster.. It had feelings..? He looked at it more and stroked the glass softly. "Are you okay mister monster...?"
The monster made a scared sound it was diffidently different from the other ones... It was almost human..
"Maybe I should get you out of here.." Jayden concluded gently as he looked into it's eyes.. It diffidently looked scared but not scared enough to hurt anything he went over to the side opening the capsule up.
The monster looked around and you could see a small smile on his face.. He patted Jayden's head softly as well as giving him a lick then runs off.
The little boy stood there for a minute processing what just happened and shakes his head. "I don't understand the world." He sighed running off again to explore other things down here.
***Meanwhile***
Rex frantically searches everywhere in the ShinRa building for this kid! It was madness he looked around in the SOLDIER floor asking everyone if they've seen Jayden but no such luck, then he went on to the Turk floor looking in broom closets and asking rookies if they've seen him but again no luck.
Reno leaned watched as Rex ran around like a chocobo with it's head cut off. "Man take it easy"
The young took looked over seeing one of his superiors making him frown "Take it easy!? I was trusted into taking care of Fair's kid!"
"I know now calm down man." Reno sighed as he pushed himself off from the wall going over to him "Just think of where little boys like to go."
"Well they like to go anywhere."
"Yeah but what do little boys like that is cool to them?"
Rex thought and snapped his fingers "Science"
"Bingo so where is he Rex?" Reno smirked
The young Turk thought and went wide-eyed "OH GOD!" he then ran off going straight to the science department.
"I really shouldn't but I guess I will." Reno sighed as he runs after Rex knowing this could be trouble for them and probably Jayden. They just both hoped Hojo wouldn't find him..
Our little hyper explore was now in a lab he looking at all the chemicals and small experiments going on in there it was so cool to him! But he soon heard someone enter the lab making him turn right around facing a creepy old man "Uh... Hi.." He smiled nervously.
Hojo entered the lab expecting no one to be in there especially not a small child, he raised a brow at this child normally he would make anyone just leave but his mind started to whirl around with the idea of experimenting on him. A sick sadistic smile soon twisted onto his lips. "Hello there little one, what's your name?" His eyes twinkled a bit at the thought of splicing this little boys genes or even better creating a powerful monster from him!
"My name's Jayden.." The raven let out shyly as he backed away a little bit scared of the smile the old man had... He looked so scary...
"What a cute name for a cute little boy." He smirked as he came closer "Don't be scared Jayden, I wont hurt you" he lied
"Y-You wont?" Jayden questioned not believing this man.
"Not at all, why would I hurt someone so adorable.. So innocent and cute..?" Hojo pretended to gawk as he came closer to the little boy now standing above him. "Why don't you come to my office?"
He thought about it for a moment and shook his head "I'm not supposed to talk to strangers or go anywhere with anyone I don't know." he nodded.
"I'm not a stranger Jayden." The Scientist frowned and kicked himself in his mind by saying what he had said before. "You can trust me."
"I don't know you though and my daddy said to never go with anyone I don't know."
The old man was becoming frustrated he couldn't get this kid to budge and it annoyed the hell out of him! "Listen kid I promise I wont hurt you-"
"Stop right there!" Rex called out as he walked in with Reno.
Jayden smiled happily at his uncles "Uncle Rex and Reno!" he then ran past Hojo hopping into Reno's arms!
Reno smiles and hugs him close "Long time no see huh?"
"Yeah" The little boy giggled.
"Hey Hojo stop terrorizing kids." Rex growls with a glare and mutters "Pedophile."
"Oh hush you Turk I wasn't going to do anything to the child." The scientist scoffed.
"Oh sure Hojo like you never used kids in your experiments." Reno growled as he held his nephew close and protectively.
"Well you three can go now shoo!" Hojo growled as he pushed them out
"Hey watch where your hands go buddy! I like to have fun with guys but not fugly ones!" Rex scowled and complained!
"Oh shut up Rex!" Reno groaned as Hojo pushed them out and locked the door.
Jayden giggled at their bickering it made him smile cause it was funny.
"And you little boy, why did you leave?" Rex narrowed his eyes at him.
"Cause I wanted to explore..." The little boy pursed his lips innocently
"Yeah well no more exploring today okay?" Reno nodded giving him a small smile.
"Okay uncle Reno."
"Now let's get back to the apartment." The younger Turk stated as he and Reno walked along with Jayden in Reno's arms.
***Later***
They all soon got to the apartment and Reno lounged with Jayden as he watched the movie as Rex made Pizza. And they all ate it and Jayden fell right to sleep as soon as Zack came home.
Zack smiled at his son at his son softly he was so cute he picked him up softly from the couch and lays down with Jayden on his chest snoozing away. "Goodnight my son, I love you so much." Zack then slumbered on into blissful sleep along with Jayden.
