Vincent spread the word of the unfortunate demise of Cloud and Sephiroth shortly after he took care of his revenge on Hojo. He didn't admit it to anyone who questioned him, but he instead exchanged information of Cloud and Sephiroth. In truth they were both very much alive, but there was a reason for the world to think otherwise.

"So will you uphold your bargain with the company?" Sephiroth asked Cloud as the four of them exited the cave.

"What bargain?" Genesis frowned.

"Showing them how to get to the Promised Land you mean? Actually, I lied. It was a bluff so they would leave Aerith alone. And it was enough of an incentive to put the seeds of change within Rufus."

"And he actually fell for it? Impressive."

"Then it would be best they don't know where you are. Both of you." Vincent eyed Cloud and Sephiroth.

"Say whatever you want to the company. I have no plans to return to them after taking care of her." Cloud didn't care what the Ex-Turk would say to them. "I feel so tired."

"Then let us go into hiding for the time being. Take this chance to recover from all of this." Sephiroth suggested.

"I'd really like that." The blonde smiled fondly at his lover.

And so the pair left for their own destination. Vincent and Genesis returned to AVALANCHE first with the fake news. Aerith had a knowing look on her face, but otherwise didn't object what they said. She was more relieved that Zack was finally himself without the threat of being under Jenova's spell.

Rufus ShinRa wasn't all too happy of the news. But supposed it couldn't be helped. Tseng however, had his doubts. But like Aerith he didn't bring up his theories. If they were alive then he could understand why they wanted nothing to do with the company.

AVALANCHE was no longer a threat when Rufus changed the source of energy. There was a public outcry for this, but Rufus remained firm of his decision. Behind the scenes he worked with AVALANCHE to help find other sources of energy so they could completely transition off of mako energy.

It was Barrett who struck gold and found a huge oil deposit. This was enough for the company to switch over entirely. The mako reactors were shut down permanently. The planet hummed in joy, but only a selective few could hear it. And they cherished the sweet sound of victory.

Meanwhile the pair laid low. The first thing Cloud did was sleep. His mind and body ached. Sephiroth watched over him. He would occasionally wake Cloud up to make him eat. Exhaustion overtook the blonde again when he was done and slept in Sephiroth's embrace.

He didn't know how long he was like this. But eventually he awoke feeling refreshed. Next to him Sephiroth stirred, and Cloud moaned. He could sense how aroused his lover was through the bond. The blonde moved so he was straddling Sephiroth. Green eyes watched with surprise and satisfaction.

"How long?" Cloud gasped out.

"Too long." Sephiroth smirked, sending shivers down the blonde's spine.

Cloud took the hint and reached to grasp the throbbing cock and guided it to his entrance. He closed his eyes with a groan at the intrusion. His body still registered pain weird, but he could still feel the sting of being entered. Pale hands guided his hips down.

Sephiroth pulled him down faster than what Cloud initially was lowering himself. A cry escaped his lips and his back arched. The blonde opened his eyes, staring into the ceiling. Why was it so hard to breathe? Without so much as a second thought Sephiroth began to move.

"Move with me," His voice was so hypnotic when aroused.

Taking in big gulps of air to steady himself Cloud began to move. His hips were unsteady at first, but with the guiding hands it didn't take him long to get the hang of this position. Cloud moaned as he set a faster pace. Below him Sephiroth watched with hungry eyes.

When Cloud found his spot his body jerked as he let out a high pitched cry. His body almost lost balance. A hand grabbed hold of his wrist to hold him steady. The hand that held his wrist was gentle, reminding him of the night Sephiroth did the same thing to snap him out of Jenova's hold.

Cloud glanced down to meet bright green eyes dancing with lust. He let out a whimper when that gaze alone almost sent him over the edge. Instead he focused on moving harder at his spot. In doing so his body tensed tighter around the throbbing cock with each thrust.

Sephiroth groaned, finally losing his facade. His hand moved so fingers intertwined. Cloud's smaller hand held on tightly. He knew the blonde was close and yet he still focused on pleasing Sephiroth first. It brought him back to the days when Cloud was recovering from his mako poisoning.

Suddenly Cloud's hips faltered as he threw his head back. A long moan escaped him while he came, his release spilling over Sephiroth's stomach. Impossibly tighter, Sephiroth pushed himself upwards to claim those pretty lips.

Cloud opened his mouth to surrender without a fight. The taste of him made his skin tingle. Sephiroth pulled away in surprise as the hot body fully leaned against him. Cloud willingly put himself into a trance to become his puppet.

With a swift motion Sephiroth switched their positions so he was on top. He grasped a muscled leg and spread it wider. The noises Cloud made were a higher pitch than before. Sephiroth groaned at the sight below him. Cloud really would make a pretty woman. But he was perfect the way he is.

Sephiroth claimed a perk nipple. Teeth and tongue were unrelenting while his hips moved erratically. The sounds Cloud made were heavenly. Between their bodies his member was fully hard again and leaking precum.

Come for me, puppet.

Cloud obeyed. His body trembled violently with this release, being overly sensitive and overwhelmed. His mouth agape with a soundless cry. Cloud's walls tightened and swallowed Sephiroth whole, not willing to let him go. Sephiroth gasped at the feeling. It sent him over the edge and he moaned softly as he let go.

Their bodies stilled. Both laid there trying to catch their breath. Sephiroth recovered enough to release his hold over Cloud. The blonde whimpered as his mind fully came back together. Instinctively his muscles tensed again and his hips rolled with his moans.

Sephiroth bit at the inviting collar bone and Cloud stilled. It was the only warning he could give before a second wave of release overtook the silver General. Nails dug into his shoulders and back.

Sephiroth. The blonde couldn't force his mouth to move.

"Cloud," He responded out or breath. "So perfect. It's as if you were made specifically for me."

Blue eyes met green. Cloud was too transfixed to form a reply. Instead his hand gently kneaded through silver strands and pulled him into a kiss. It was answer enough for the both of them.

You are mine. My perfect puppet.

Yes, Sephiroth.