Chapter 28
Encounters
(Mifune)
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy or it's characters; all OC's are mine...umm, the name Mifune came from Noacat, and my thanks go to Celtic guardian for giving me a series of names that if I use I'll be sure to point them out.
A/N: No worries to anyone about my going out to the fair…it really sucks! I went out there last night…all by my lonesome…and found my little sister, my cousin and her son, two…or three other cousins, and one of their friend's….OH! and one of MY friends. My dad paid $8 for a wristband that I nearly tore off no more than a minute after having it put on, the people at the fair who are selling them put them on for you and I tell you what…never again. It about cut all circulation off to my poor hand. So, my dad really spent $16 on these wristbands right, I went on one ride the entire night and my little sister went on none. BIG, waist of money. I'm not planning on going out there until maybe Friday, so plenty of time to write, eh?
Note: Any suggestions for what could happen? I'm starting to run a little short, and if that happens…it'll start taking longer to update. I do try to update every day or every other day. Enjoy!
Encounters (Mifune):
After about an hour of walking, the trio came to the camp the Wutain's had set up for the time being. A group of three soldiers guarded the entrance and stopped them.
"Halt, who are you?" the officer in charge demanded and eyed the three suspiciously.
Tseng immediately took charge knowing full well what he was doing. "I am Tseng and this is my sister, were on our way to Fort Natic when all this fighting started, we were caught up in it all and all last night we had to hide."
"And him? He is a SOLDIER if I've ever seen one," one of the other soldiers growled.
Tseng turned his head to peer at the silver haired officer. "Him?" 'Sephiroth's going to be mad at me for this but…here we go.' "We stumbled upon him when we escaped Fort Dal'fa." 'Or maybe it'll be Daitona who is more mad at me…' "My sister seems to have taken a certain liking to him."
The officer grinned and leered down at Daitona before coming closer to her. Daitona looked back at him with defiance, she wasn't going to let this Wutain think he could scare her.
'Oh crap, of all things to forget about…' Tseng thought with dread. 'I forgot to tell them how…um, direct people here could be…please just don't hurt him too badly or worse…for being…friendly?'
Daitona narrowed her eyes at the man standing directly in front of her. "Your sister is very pretty…" he stated and leaned his head down intending to kiss her.
Daitona grimaced somewhat and took a breath before turning her head aside at the last instant, and instead of kissing him she kissed the startled Sephiroth. She put her hands on both of his cheeks to hide his surprise then mimicked how he had kissed her only a few nights ago.
Sephiroth had nearly chocked on his surprise when Daitona had turned to him instead. In normal situations he would have been more than happy to comply, but it being so sudden it took a bit before he could gain enough sense to react. And he did once she moved her hands from his face and wrapped her arms around his neck; Sephiroth in turn wrapped his arms around her waist to bring her closer.
Daitona smirked against his lips and pulled away from him, but not out of his arms.
'You are very manipulative you know that?' Sephiroth thought, Daitona just grinned all the more.
Tseng sighed in relief. "See what I mean?"
"Indeed," the officer murmured and stepped back so that he was again with the other two. "What is your name?"
Daitona thought fast and said the first name that came to mind, "Sasha."
Sephiroth thought nothing of the name; it was her mothers so she would know it…wouldn't she?
"Sasha, eh? You've gotten yourself on of the Shinra's elite fighters, a SOLDIER. They are very dangerous, they are altered with the planets life blood," the officer warned.
"I can be very dangerous myself, sir," Daitona answered dangerously and patted her swords.
"I see. You must be very skilled at using materia to render this one so tame."
'Watch it buddy…' Sephiroth thought.
"So I am," Daitona answered. "But the manipulate materia I used is special."
"That's right," Tseng confirmed and quickly thought of his next move. "You see those strips on their faces? Well, that tells you that the spell is still working. So long as he has those strips he can't disobey her."
'Now isn't that an interesting thought?' Daitona thought, knowing full well Sephiroth could hear them. 'You have to do what I want when I want. That's something I've never had before.'
'Oh, so your 'master' now?' Sephiroth chuckled softly to himself.
"Sir!" a soldier within the camp called. "Commander Mifune wants to meet with them right now in his tent!"
"Very well," the officer complied. "Follow him and he'll show you to the commander. He wishes to meet you personally."
"I hope this doesn't take long," Daitona grumbled under her breath. 'This is just weird, WE of all people, walking right through THEIR camp.' She pulled out of Sephiroth's arms and followed Tseng and the soldier.
Sephiroth trailed slightly behind Daitona wondering why every time Daitona thought of something he could hear it without having to read her mind. 'Hey Daitona,' Sephiroth used his minds voice, 'have you ever heard of telekinetic communication?'
Daitona glanced over her shoulder with the look of 'duh' written across her face.
'Ok well…you're not concentrating on reading my mind right now are you? I wasn't earlier but it's like your voice is right there in my head. I thought you were talking out loud. This isn't mind reading Daitona, this in actual communication.'
Daitona shook her head. "This could prove more interesting than I thought."
As they walked on through the camp in was becoming increasingly obvious of the looks they were being give…most directed at Daitona.
'Oh yeah, a camp full of men who probably haven't seen a girl in weeks…and here I am waltzing around with next to nothing on. Tseng, you are going to pay for this, you just wait…' Daitona growled at the Wutain boys back.
Sephiroth came up behind her and put his arm around her shoulders, pulling her back to him.
Daitona sighed. "Thanks."
"Don't mention it," he assured as they came to a stop in front of one of the tents. The soldier that they had been following pulled open the heavy flap to allow them in.
Inside it was dark and Daitona immediately closed her eyes; the mako glow of them would be the only thing that would giver her away now.
"What is your name boy?" a sharp voice demanded, it was directed to Tseng.
"Tseng sir," he answered boldly. "I came here from Fort Dal'fa with my sister. The general there was our father; we were the only ones lucky enough to get away with our lives. We hid in a dug out shelter until it was safer to leave. That is how we came across this one."
"A SOLDER…where are you heading now?"
"Fort Natic, but all this fighting started…"
The man grunted. "We will take care of that SOLDIR like the rest of them. I'll send an armed escort squad with you to Natic."
"Um…sir," Daitona tried to hid all emotion in her voice except the childishness that she knew would make her sound more convincing…not the way she'd normally do things. "It's dark…could you turn some lamps on?"
"Of course dear." He snapped his fingers and several lamps blazed into existence.
Daitona opened her eyes quickly. The man she saw couldn't possible be the owner of that voice. He was probably in his late twenties, had chin length gold hair that was dark at the roots, and eyes that resemble that of the ocean's waters.
"Is this better?" His voice softened as he spoke to her.
"Ah…yes…you're Commander Mifune?" She hadn't needed to ask, but she had to be sure.
"I am. May I ask what you are doing hanging around with that Shinra SOLDIER? Why is he with you two?" Was that curiosity he heard in his voice?
"He is quite a beautiful person." 'Oh gawd I'm gonna sound corny saying this. Don't be mad…' "I have used a special manipulate spell on him and he is very nice towards me. He even helped us to fight off the enemy when the fighting started," Daitona explained.
"Is that right? You are quite a beautiful person yourself." He laughed softly.
'Isn't this a weird conversation?' Sephiroth commented.
'Hush,' Daitona ordered.
"So you were planning on taking him all the way to Fort Natic with you then," it wasn't really a question, more a statement of fact.
"Err…yeah…something like that. You'll let me do that…won't you?" Daitona's voice was nearly threatening, but Mifune didn't seem to care.
"No, it is not my place to tell you what you can and can't do. I have learned my lesson well in that area, and the results were quite painful to say the least." Mifune winced somewhat from that memory.
'Smart man," Daitona marveled.
'Very,' Sephiroth responded.
'What did I tell you?'
"I never caught your name, or your SOLDIER's. I trust you do know his name," Mifune said.
"Sasha, and his name is…Seth," Daitona lied smoothly. 'I can't believe this guy! Is this how you depicted him Sephiroth?'
'Not at all…unless he'd hitting on you; maybe you ought to watch yourself a little more closely around here,' Sephiroth suggested.
"Sasha…Tseng," Mifune said and looked at both when he said their names. "The sole survivors of Fort Dal'fa, please make yourselves at home here until we brake camp in a few hours. We will travel to my mountain base, and should get there by the late afternoon. In the morning I will get you an escort to Natic," Mifune said. "I will have chocobos prepared for you in the mean time."
'Now this may not be good…' Sephiroth warned.
'You know what, shut up,' Daitona snapped.
"Come on Sasha," Tseng called leaving the tent.
Sephiroth and Daitona quickly followed after him, back out into the sunny morning.
"You know something…"Daitona started.
"Yes I do…you've never ridden a chocobo?" Sephiroth nearly laughed. "Where were you when they were giving out riding lessons?"
"Ever heard of chocobo on a stick? It's quite tasty, really," Daitona said sarcastically. "But really, I learned how to drive the Shinra vehicles, remember?"
"That's right, I remember now…I never seen an explosion so big…well before that. Did they ever find your instructor?"
Daitona crossed her arms. "No…and I stick to what I said then, it wasn't my fault."
"Ok…"
"Hey!" Tseng called. "How about getting something to eat?"
"Sure, but could you get it for us? I have something I want to do real quick." Daitona looked around quickly then pointed to a clear grassy area a little ways out of the camp. "We'll be over there."
"Ah, ok. What do you two want then?" Tseng asked.
"Something that smells like it was cooked today and looks eatable," Daitona replied and walked off.
"Umm, I'll have the same…" Sephiroth said unsurely then walked after Daitona.
Tseng shook his head and walked to the area where food was being served.
"So Daitona, why are we over here?" Sephiroth asked and sat down.
"We've gotten ourselves in trouble, that's for sure. We' can't be left behind and them thinking we're dead." Daitona concentrated on her hand as soon her Divinian claws formed, and she walked up to a nearby tree.
With one sharp claw she started carving into the tree.
'Fortress Natic,' she carved into the tree, then added, 'Dai, Sep, Tsg.'
"How's that? You think they'll get the idea if I carve this on enough trees?" Daitona asked and went into the woods a short way and carved the same message in another tree from a different angel.
"Sure," Sephiroth called after her. "If anyone sees it and actually reads it."
"Then let just hope that happens," Daitona said softly to herself.
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-End Chapter 28-
A/N: Hehe, so Mifune's not such a bad guy after all…well to other Wutain's anyways. I have come up with something that will assure something else, but I'm not telling. You'll just have to wait till it happens…or not…fine, I'll tell you:
Jeozyhe od fazech ehj Xowahu od Jeozyhe'd xyzcut'd, Dedce'd iyahkut mtyzcut.
Just for those who really wants to know what the secret is, and it may be a while…or not, until it comes up. Don't tell anyone else.