Traitor.

"Why does he always pick on me?" The red-headed Turk muttered to himself as he stood on the balcony outside of the Turk's lounge, lighting a cigarette.
Rude looked at this partner from inside the lounge. He was worried about the red-head, although he'd never show it. That pretty-boy vice-president was going to push Reno too far one of these days and Rude knew it wasn't going to be too long before his partner snapped. A Turk is cool, calm and collected in all situations and Reno, to all those who didn't really know him, was a model Turk. He was cool almost to the point of being down-right frozen and always appeared calm. But Rude knew Reno better than that, he could see something was bothering the re-head and he suspected it had something to do with Rufus, but he also knew better than to ask.
Reno took one final drag of his smoke, threw the remaining half over the edge of the balcony and wandered inside, hands in his pockets and looking more scruffy than usual. Rude went back to reading his copy of 'Midgar Weekly' as Reno sat opposite him and Tseng entered the lounge.


"Reno. The president wants you."


Reno looked up and waved his hand at Tseng. "Yeah, yeah. I'll be there in a minute."


"Now Reno." Tseng growled. Reno sighed and walked to the door. "And for god's sake, tidy yourself up abit!" Tseng called after him. Rude hid a smirk behind this magazine.


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As he walked up the final steps to president ShinRa's office, Reno ran a hand absent-mindedly through his hair and straightened up his coat a bit. When he entered the office he saw the president was behind his desk deep in paper-work as usual, but he also noticed that Rufus was also there, looking out the window behind the president's desk. That's odd thought Reno, they're usually not in the same room unless they're arguing about something. He cleared his throat as he stood in front of the large desk, ShinRa looked up from his papers and Rufus remained looking out over Midgar.


"You wanted me 'sir?" Reno asked.


At length the president spoke. "As you may be well aware Turk," ShinRa never called Reno or Rude by their names. "I shall one day be gone, though not for a long time yet, and Rufus' will have control of my company."


Reno sensed a smugness in the blonde vice-president at this and wondered where the president was heading. He nodded slightly, "yes 'sir..."


"My point, Turk, is that there are a few fractions out there that would not like this to happen. So I am reassigning your temporary guarding duties of Rufus, to fulltime."


Reno choked. "You want me to be his bodyguard... fulltime?!"


Rufus turned and looked at Reno with that arrogant smirk of his. "You have a problem with my father's orders, Turk?"


Reno sighed, he knew better than to oppose the president. He didn't' after all want to lose his pay-packet and free lodgings. "No 'sir. I don't see any reason why I would."


The president nodded. "You're dismissed, you start tomorrow, 7am."


Reno bowed slightly and hurried back downstairs, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts as he headed to his apartment.



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Upon entering the apartment he knew his lover was already there, the sound of the shower alerted him to the fact. He collapsed onto the couch and heard the shower turn off. It wasn't long before, dressed in only a towel, the raven-haired Turk leader walked into the apartment's room and saw Reno was back, and not looking too happy. Sitting down beside him, Tseng took one of Reno's hands in his and smiled grimly as Reno leant against him and told him of the president's orders. The two of them hand been lovers for nearly two years now and no-one, except Rude, knew this. Although they have a feeling that General Sephiroth know something, because Tseng keeps turning down his, all too often, advances.

Reno sighed and closed his eyes. "I guess this means we won't be working together anymore for awhile. Isn't there anything you can do?"


Tseng blinked and looked down at the red-head. "Like what? I can't override the president's orders."


Just then a familiar voice called out, "hey Tseng, you home?"


Tseng winched, got up and headed back to the shower muttering. "Why can't he leave me alone...?"


Getting up, Reno waited till he heard the water running again before opening the door and looking up at Sephiroth. "He's in the shower."


Sephiroth raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?"


"I live here." Reno rolled his eyes and walked into the kitchen.


Sephiroth followed Reno into the kitchen and sat at the counter, leaning back against it. "So I heard you're Rufus' new fulltime bodyguard."


Reno sighed as he grabbed a beer from the fridge. "Don't remind me. That pretty-boy is gonna drive me drive."


Sephiroth narrowed his eyes. "That is the president's son and the vice-president of this company Reno. You should show the proper respect."


It was then that Tseng walked into the kitchen, wearing only pair of tight-fitting black pants, and shook his head. "Give his a rest Seph. We ain't on duty right now."


Reno smiled at Tseng and scowled when he saw Sephiroth openly staring at Tseng. Sephiroth nodded slightly and swallowed the lump in his throat. "Yeah, I guess you're right..."


"Well, I have to get back on duty." Reno said finishing off his beer and leaving the kitchen, giving Sephiroth a hesitant look before stepping out of the apartment and heading towards Rude's apartment.


Sephiroth watched Reno leave with a smirk then turned back to Tseng, licking his lips. "Now that we're alone..."


Tseng shook his head. "Don't even think it Seph."

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Reno and Rude walked through Sector 4 quietly. Reno flicked his cigarette into a gutter as they stopped at a street corner. "Which way?" He faced his silent companion.

Rude nodded his head slightly to an alley on the left.

"It's down there?"


Rude nodded.


Reno sighed and headed down the alleyway muttering. "Why can't these places be more in the open...?"


Rude just shrugged and followed him.


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Tseng lay in bed trying to forget the last hour. But with the silver-haired man sleeping quietly beside him, it wasn't easy. Rolling onto his back he stared at the ceiling. What have I done?! He glanced briefly at the silver-haired General. I mean sure he's handsome, ok then, drop-dead-gorgeous. But I love Reno and now...now he's going to hate me. Ack, you're such and idiot Tseng! He sat up, pulled on a pair of boxers and climbed out of bed, walking into the kitchen.
With a fresh cup of tea he sat down at the counter and sighed. I can't let this happen again, never again... Then he jumped out of his thoughts when he heard a loud bang as the apartment door was flung open. Walking into the main room Tseng gasped when he saw Rude escorting a limping Reno to the couch. "What happened?!"


Reno grimaced as he sat down. "They got the jump on us, knew we were coming."


Tseng sat down beside Reno. "What do you mean they knew you were coming? Are you ok?"


Reno nodded. "Just got shot in the foot at the last minute." He sighed and looked to Rude then back to Tseng seriously. "There is a traitor in the company."


Tseng looked thoughtful for a moment then looked up to Rude. "It's ok Rude, you go home. I'll deal with this." Rude nodded and left the apartment, leaving the two of them alone.


"Do you know who it is?" Reno asked.


"I'm not positive, but I've got an idea. But first I should look at the wound of yours."


Reno shook his head. "It's nothing, doctor took out the bullet. I should be fine in a few days, just have to keep my weight off of it."


Sephiroth came into the room, running his hand through his hair and yawning slightly. "What's all the noise?"


Reno looked up at Sephiroth then to Tseng and raised an eyebrow. "Tseng, what's going on?"


Tseng sweatdropped and stared at the floor quietly as Reno watched him.


"Isn't it obvious." Sephiroth said with a smirk.


"Yes..." Reno said getting to his feet, "...it appears to be very obvious." Giving Tseng one last cold look he limped off to his bedroom and locked the door behind him.


"Sephiroth..."


"Yes?" He looked back to Tseng and blinked at the cold look in the Turk leader's eyes.


"Leave..." he hissed, "now!" He stood up. "Leave and never bother me again!"


Sephiroth blinked. "What?"


"You heard me! You got what you wanted, now leave!"


Sephiroth blinked a bit but shrugged and walked back into Tseng's room. Not long later he returned, fully dressed, to see a still angry Tseng waiting for him at the door. Taking the hint he left the apartment, Tseng shut and locked the door behind him.

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The next morning Reno awoke to the sound of his cellphone ringing. Rolling over he reached into his coat pocket and turned the phone on. "Yeah, what is it?"


"Where are you Turk?!" Came a harse young voice.


Reno blinked and looked at his clock, 10am. He winched, he was supposed to be at Rufus' place three hours ago. "Sorry 'sir. I'll be right there." Hearing no reply he hung up and jumped out of bed. Limping around his room he got dressed and went out to the kitchen. Tseng was already gone for the day and Reno didn't really feel like talking to him right now anyway, so he just left the apartment, locking it behind him.


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Tseng walked down the hallway of the ShinRa building, deep in thought of the possible spy, but his mind kept wandering back to Reno. Walking into his office he grabbed a couple of files from the filing cabinet in one corner and sat at his desk, not even bothering to close the office door.
He was deep in reading the employee personal files when Rufus walked into his office, Reno limping slightly behind him and not looking too happy.


"Tell me Tseng, why is it my bodyguard is limping?"


Tseng blinked and looked up. "A unfortunate mishap last night 'sir." He glanced at Reno, who avoided his eye contact.


Rufus raised an eyebrow. "Mishap?"


"Yes 'sir," Tseng nodded. "Turks Reno and Rude went out on a mission last night. It appears the group they were after knew they were coming and Reno got a minor injury in the process."


"They knew you were coming?" Rufus turned to Reno.


"Yes 'sir, they were waiting for us."


Tseng watched Reno, who still avoided his eye contact, and sighed. "It would appear we have a spy 'sir."


"A traitor." Reno added coldly, looking at Tseng.


Tseng flinched inwardly, but outwardly appeared calm, looking back to Rufus. "It is my belief that the so-called traitor, would have to be fairly high-up in the ranks to know of the Turks' plans."


"Agreed," said Rufus. "Have you told my father yet?"


Tseng shook his head. "Not yet no, I am still filling in the final details on the paperwork, with my list of possible suspects."


Rufus nodded. "Well carry on with it, we'll wait and I'll personally take the report to the president."


Tseng was slightly confused by the blonde's willingness to help, but didn't question it and continued his report. When he was finished he stood up and handed the report to the vice-president, who nodded and headed for the door.


"Come, Turk!" He commanded and Reno, without looking at Tseng at all, followed Rufus out of the Turk leader's office and to the president's office.


Tseng sighed sadly as he watched them leave and shut his office door. Collapsing onto the couch in his office, he closed his eyes and let his mind wander.


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Will they find the spy?
Will Tseng and Reno patch things up?
Will I ever finish this story?
Who knows...
Stay tuned!


End of part one.