Origins- Yojimbo- Chapter 5 Pure heart. By Mako Eyez.

Sephiroth walked into the city square with Belgemine by his side. Although wrong to his vows to Auron he began to think of holding Belgemine, of confiding in her. His mind played out a little fantasy of Evrea going berserk and attempting to attack his Bel and he, the silver haired knight coming to her aid. He would be the knight that would save the princess and once the evil was vanquished they would live happily ever after.

But that couldn't be, could it? He had made a promise to his new friend, a heartfelt promise and one he intended to keep.

A finger pressed against his shoulder. "Hey! Wake up sweetie!" Belgemine yelled, in a loud yet calming voice.

"Uh, I-" Sephiroth attempted a decent response, he really did but he was still lost in his day dream.

"Hope you weren't dreaming of me." The beauty said in a saucy manner.

"Of course not," Sephiroth smiled. "I'm a monk remember." When he said those words he felt sore inside, as if his heart was being squeezed.

"Yes, of course." She replied.

Auron had been staring at the two for a while. His red robe fluttered in the wind as he stood looking at Sephiroth with a serious look on his face; an almost disappointed look.

"Sephiroth!" Auron yelled. "Come this way." He gained Sephiroth's attention with a wave of his hand and walked away. Daigoro closely followed Auron.

"I guess you should go," Belgemine said sounding sad. "Go on."

"Please don't look like that," Sephiroth said in a calming manner. "I promise we'll meet again. After all we are in the same town."

She smiled that beautiful smile. "Until we meet again sweetie."

He winked. He turned and ran to Auron.

Sephiroth noticed how much he had been changing. He couldn't believe he just winked at her. This wasn't the old General Sephiroth; which was a good thing. He was different now. He was happy.

Sephiroth caught up to Auron. They both stopped outside of an old mansion.

"What now?" Sephiroth asked Auron.

"Now," He took a breath. "Now we wait."

"So what happens next?"

"You will be tried but don't worry. I've seen you fight, you'll do well."

"What will I be fighting?

"Just a few fiends."

"A few fiends? This wont be any trouble."

"And a Sin spawn."

"Alright, I knew there would be a catch."

The door to the mansion opened. A man in brown robes walked through the doorway.

"Auron!" He said happily. "It's good to see you, is this a new recruit I see before me?"

"Thank you, he is."

"Well, do you have a name son?"

Sephiroth nodded. "I am Sephiroth, I wish to join the cause."

Daigoro barked.

"He is Daigoro, my companion."

"We don't permit animals but If your skills are so good that Auron took notice, you must be great so we will allow it."

"Thank you."

"If you wish to take the trials follow me." The robed man walked back into his home.

"Are you coming?" Sephiroth asked Auron.

"I cannot, we all must take the trials alone."

"Alright, could you look after Daigoro for me?"

"I'll take care of the pup."

"Will you wait here?"

"It wont take too long, I'll be here."

"Thank you Auron."

"It's fine, now go, the trails await."

Sephiroth nodded and jogged into the mansion.

A butler inside instructed Sephiroth to go down a nearby stair case. Sephiroth walked down cautiously. He didn't know much about the trials so he did not wish to be the victim of a surprise attack.

As he walked down the staircase he could see the smiling face of the robed man.

"Always be on alert, that's the way a warrior monk should be."

Sephiroth nodded as he had no idea what to say.

"My boy," The robed man said. "Walk through that door and the trials will begin." Sephiroth removed his cape and hat, he dropped the pieces of clothing on the floor and proceeded to the trails.

He walked into the room which was dark and dingy but still retained some light. Two dog-like creatures and what looked like a large floating eyeball with wings were his companions. Sephiroth unsheathed his sword.

The two dogs pounced on him simultaneously, with one swing of his sword the two beasts turned to pyre flies. The eyeball cast thunder on Sephiroth, the dodged the bolt narrowly by throwing himself to the floor. He regained his footing and swung the sword upwards slicing the thing in half, creating a light show in the process.

Sephiroth stood in a victory pose. He had forgotten about the Sin Spawn already but was reminded when the thing fell through the ceiling.

He steeped into his battle stance, all of his weight resting on his hind foot, sword held out facing the monster. He yelled and ran towards the thing. The crab like creature scuttled around him. Sephiroth attempted to slice through it's shell. As his blade hit the shell of the best it bounced back with such force that he fell to the floor. He dropped his sword and flipped to his feet. Grabbing the blade he then thrust it through a small fleshy opening where the creature's face was. His sword passed completely through the sins spawn. He withdrew his sword. It was clean as always. The mythical sword repelled blood as said the legend.

Sephiroth stood panting, slightly tired after the battle.

"Bravo! Bravo!" Yelled the robed man as he walked toward Sephiroth. He reached out his hand and shook Sephiroth's. "You will make a fine addition to our cause, you are now officially a Bevelle Warrior Monk."

"Thank you." Sephiroth said as he blushed slightly.

"You are free to go." The man said.

"Thank you, good bye."

"Take care."

Sephiroth ran from the basement and up the stairs. He charged past the house staff and out of the front door.

Auron looked at him and smiled. "Well done, I knew you'd pass."

"Thank you Auron, thank you for believing in me."

"You are an impressive swords man, it was obvious that you'd pass."

"Well-"

Sephiroth was interrupted by the loudspeakers in the vicinity. "Everyone! May I have your attention," Spoke the voice. "We have just received word that Lord Atla has destroyed sin, we a free from it's tyranny."

The sound of a thousand happy voices flowed through the air. Auron turned to Sephiroth. "It seems to be a good day for everyone."

Sephiroth nodded. "Could you tell me where I could get some rest? I am very tired."

"As I'd expect, you've had a tiresome day." Auron pointed to a house in the distance. "Number two-one-three is now yours." He handed Sephiroth a key.

"Alright, thank-" He was once again interrupted by the loud speaker.

"Tonight we will have a celebration in honour of Lord Atla, the celebration begins in two hours."

"Well," Auron spoke. "You'd better get some rest."

"I will. Come Diagoro!" The pup wagged its tail happily and followed his master. Sephiroth walked across the town and to his new home. It wasn't much more than a shack but it would suffice. As he inserted the key in the keyhole he heard a familiar voice.

"Hi handsome." Spoke Belgemine's angelic voice.

He turned round to her. "Hey."

"Looks like we're neighbours."

"Looks like it." Sephiroth cheered in his mind. Sin had been destroyed, he had become a warrior monk and now he lived next door to Belgemine. Things were looking up for the misguided soul.

"Do you intend to go to the party later?" She asked.

"Out of good will, yes."

"Maybe I'll see you there?"

"I hope so."

Sephiroth pushed his door open. "I'd better get some rest."

"Sweet dreams." She said.

"Thank you." He stepped in the door and Daigoro followed. He closed the door behind him. He looked around his home. There wasn't much there at all. There was a bed, a bookshelf, another door which he presumed was a wardrobe and a few places to hang clothing. Of all the things in the room the bed most appealed to him. He removed his sword and his cape. He sat on the bed unlaced his boots and then kicked them off.

Daigoro jumped onto the bed and curled up. "You're tired too huh?" He asked his little friend. He yawned and the pulled the covers over himself and fell fast asleep. An hour or two later he was awoken by a loud bang against the wardrobe door. He lay motionless for a minute until he heard the noise again. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and stood up. He opened the door.

To his shock and amazement Belgemine was on the other side. What he assumed was a wardrobe was in fact a door linking both rooms together.

She was wearing a black dress that was obviously undone at the back. "I'm sorry about this but could you do me a favour?" She turned around baring he naked back. "Could you zip me up?"

"Alright." Sephiroth said. He was slightly embarrassed by the whole situation but wanted to help her.

Once he had finished zipping her dress she turned around once more. She stood smiling at him, he smiled back. She placed her arms on his shoulder. He held her waist. Without exchanging a word their lips met.

Their lips flowed against each other like the tides. The motion was perfectly natural as if it was meant to be. He massaged his lips with hers, and she with his. The sensation lingered on for a few moments. Until Belgemine abruptly ended the embrace.

"I- I'm sorry." She said hurriedly. "I don't know what came over me."

"It's okay," He paused as he felt his heart swell. "I think I, I think I love you."

She stared at him with a blank expression. "I think I love you too." She released herself from his arms and pushed him to the bed. She rushed from the room and back into her own home through the "wardrobe"

Sephiroth climbed to his feet and tried to follow her through the door but it would not open. She had locked it.

Sephiroth sat on the bed and began to stroke Daigoro's head. "What just happened?" He asked the pup. The pup looked up at him and released a small whine. "I'm confused too."

The door opened again and the beauty emerged once more. "Did you have a feeling when we first met."

Sephiroth turned to her. "My heart was weak but it felt, it felt right. Like being there with you was all that mattered."

"Me also," She took a breath. "Do you believe in love at first sight?"

"Until I met you I didn't."

"So you feel the same?"

"I feel it with all my heart. I tried to hide it for Auron's sake. I don't wish for him to know about us."

"Us? This is happening so fast, it's crazy."

"I know, but it feels right."

She sat beside him. He turned to face her and once again their lips touched and their hearts connected. They broke off the kiss and held each other. They began to talk.

They never made it to the celebration.

------------------NOTES---------------------

I'm so happy for them! I didn't even know this was going to happen! Please review.

Sorry about the long wait. I started college a little over a month ago, it's a professional writing class. It has been draining my creativity. It took a while for the ideas to get finalised. But I know exactly where this story is going.

As for not having a featured fic, I haven't had much time to read recently so I've nothing to add. I'll add two next time though.

Sin-ra? You'll find out soon.