Chapter Five
Confused, both Yuffie and Godo said at the same time, "A miscommunication?" Godo continued with, "About what?" And he too set his drink down.
Reno leaned back against the sofa, raising his hands and resting them on the back of his head. "Yeah, well you see, I never mentioned that I was actually here for the Pagoda of Trials. I had instead inquired if you knew how long it had been since someone had actually succeeded in the trials. You see, my boss Tseng sent me here to find someone. A group of people actually, they are very powerful, and may have come here to obtain the secrets of the temple. Unfortunately, I found out I'm the first person to come asking about the Trials for some time now. So my new instructions from my boss are to stay here. Our "little friends" we're trying to find may still show up. I've been given strict orders to set up a perimeter around the city using my associates, and I'm afraid we will be stationed here for quite a while." Reno reached for his glass, while taking drag off his cigarette. He sipped his drink, and looked around, not noticing the look on Godo's face.
Yuffie looked to her father for a response. Her eyes widened when she saw how red he had become. He was obviously angry about something, what she didn't know. She was soon to find out.
"YOU!" Godo yelled. "How dare you even set foot on my property! Get out!" Godo stiffly pointed a finger in the direction of the closest exit. His face showed his anger, his stance showed his control, but his voice showed his power.
Reno remained in his seat, and took another puff from his cigarette. Picking up his drink he asked, "Now Godo, really is this display necessary?"
"I now realize who you are, and you are not welcome in my home!! GET OUT!" Godo raised his finger again to the door and was visibly breathing harder.
What was all this about? Why was her father getting so angry? Yuffie scrambled over to her father's side and tugged on his arm. "Hey Pops, you mind letting me in on this?"
Godo did not remove his eyes from Reno, and finding the breath to speak he answered, "This 'guest' is nothing but an agent from ShinRa! His boss, Tseng, and I go way back. They are the president's lackeys, and the worst kind, the kind that does all his dirty work. He and his associates are none other than the despicable group known as the Turks!" Godo scowled at Reno.
ShinRa!! Turks!! "What!?" Yuffie knew her father hated ShinRa and anything associated with it. Yuffie looked at Reno. He was still sitting calmly, showing no fear of what Godo could do to him. This simple lack of respect raised anger inside Yuffie. Anger so powerful, she had never felt it before, and she desperately wanted to release it. Even the little twists of smoke that curled from Reno's cigarette were making her angry. She could hold back no longer, and before she even realized what she was doing, she was jumping towards him, her fists ready to make contact with flesh. Reno's eyes enlarged, surprised by her rash attempt. As quick as she had leaped, he was pulling something out of his jacket. She didn't hear what he shouted, but the next second she was being hurled backwards, and knocked down. She found herself lying on the floor in the middle of the room. Yuffie tried to lift her head, wincing with pain. She managed to sit up, her head was pounding, and her skin felt slightly raw. She brought her hands to her eyes, trying to refocus them. She was confused about what had happened. What did he use on her?
Reno started to laugh, the sound a hammer in her ears. "You are foolish. Just like I expected." Reno tossed her a handkerchief and said, "Here. Wipe yourself off, you're all dirty with soot."
Reno turned to Godo. "And you, you're making a big mistake. Acting in this way will not got either of us what we want. I simply came here to tell you how things were going to be, if you don't like them, I'd like to see you try to change it. If any of your attempts to thwart us are as pathetic as your daughter's, then you'll have to do better than that!" A cocky grin stretched across his menacing face. Yuffie saw him put a green orb back inside his jacket. Materia! He had used materia on her! That Jerk!
Yuffie picked herself up, leaving the handkerchief where it fell. She brushed herself off, and looking at the damage, she noticed that her temple dress had been scorched around all the edges, and there was one big burnt circle around her torso. He had ruined her dress!! Now he had gone too far! She may not have liked her dress, but it was the only one she had! That bastard!
Yuffie could feel the rage boil up again inside her. She took a step towards Reno making a horse stance, she was preparing to attack once more and this time she knew what to expect. She very calmly moved a piece of hair out of her eyes and tucked it behind her ear. She took in a small breath and closed her eyes while she exhaled, letting all her fear go with the escaping air. Then with a small jolt she kicked up her leg and aimed for Reno, this time only to fall back once more, but not by Reno. She grunted as she fell to the floor, almost knocking over a side table.
"Get out of here Yuffie! Now!" Godo yelled to her. He had pushed her down. Yuffie shot a glance at Reno and suddenly realized why her father had prevented her attack. Reno had secretly equipped himself with a small dagger, so small in fact, that if he had actually succeeded in piercing her, she would have never known it, until it was too late.
Yuffie quickly picked herself up, and headed for the door. She wasn't going to allow this creep to get the better of her! She had a plan. Yuffie ran back down the hallway towards her bedroom, practically ripping her dress off as she went. She needed to change, and quick.
Once in her bedroom she rapidly got into an outfit that allowed more movement. She took her freshly polished 4 Point Shuriken off her wall, and looked around the room for anything else she might need. That's when she noticed a small glint of red light on her dresser. Of course! The materia! Maybe she'd be trying out that new materia a little sooner than she thought. Yuffie allowed a bloodthirsty grin to spread across her face. Reno was going to pay for his actions! Even if her father wouldn't allow it, she knew deep down that she could not allow Reno to get away without experiencing the wrath of Yuffie! She chuckled menacingly to herself, and stuffed the two new materia into her pocket.
Ooooh! I do hope everyone likes my story so far! I'm working on Chap Six right now! What do you think will happen? Will Yuffie get the chance to use her materia? Will Reno get the smackdown from Yuffie that she thinks he so deserves? Hopefully next chapter will tell!!! Plz R&R … but be nice… this is my first fic… I need constructive criticism if you really want to help me, be gentle, but get your point across. Thx! ^-^