Chapter 49
…and it all comes to an end.
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy. All OC's are mine, thank you.
…and it all comes to an end.:
Daitona opened the door to Sephiroth's apartment and walked in ahead of Zack, letting him to close and lock the door. She continued on until she found the couch then plopped down without the slightest bit of grace.
Zack looked at his former commanding officer in wonder. "What's wrong with you?"
"Someone must have contacted Hojo for whatever reason he's here. You said he was looking for me but I have kept my identity secret since I got here. Sephiroth only found out who I really was last week and you today, no one else should know who I really am…" She growled irritably then crossed her arms looking very much like a little kid who hadn't gotten their way.
"Hey Daitona, I have a question. Why did those stripes on yours and Sephiroth's faces go away?" Zack asked curiously then sat in the chair across from the couch.
Her eyebrows knitted in wonder. "You know what, I really don't know. They were there so I could speak to him from a long distance, it's called telepathic. And vise versa, he could speak to me also; that's why when we traveled we really didn't talk." A thoughtful look played across her face. "I wonder if we can still communicate like that…"
"AH…!" Zack tried to protest but the blank look in her eyes told him he was already too late.
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Sephiroth walked in silence. Hojo wasn't anywhere to be found, but then how far could have the scrawny man gotten? Sephiroth was about to turn into a hall that would take him back to the front entrance of the base when a wall of a sort broke in his mind.
He was shocked to say the least and wheeled backwards to be sure he was out of sight of anyone in the other hall. One hand went to his head, he hadn't felt this since Daitona nearly died almost a year before. The light silvery-red stripes formed on either side of his face without the slightest amount of pain, as it had did the first time they appeared.
'Da-Daitona?' he called out uncertainly with his mind.
'Ha! It still works…I didn't catch you at a bad time did I?' Daitona's voice responded.
Sephiroth smiled to himself, there was no problem so he walked on still searching. 'No, it's fine. Just caught me a bit by surprise, that's all. Is there something wrong?'
'No,' she admitted. 'Zack just brought up a good question about those stripes we use to have…' Daitona got up and walked over to the nearest mirror to peer at her reflection. 'And from the looks of it they came back.'
'Oh well.'
'Have you found Hojo yet?' Daitona could sense Sephiroth's frown to the question.
'No I haven't and that worries me…I don't know where he could have went. I mean really, how far could have the old man gotten? Daitona?' Sephiroth wondered why she stayed silent.
'Say Sephiroth…were you expecting company?'
'Um…I don't think so.'
'Didn't think so…someone's at the door…'
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The knock at the door had startled Daitona had she had very nearly jumped out of her hide. Something fell over and hit the floor with a loud thud then shattered. Zack thought fast, not knowing who was at the door and not wanting them to know Daitona was there…he yelled as if he'd done.
"Fuck!" Zack made an effort of making it sound like something hit the floor again and made a great deal of noise.
"What are you-"
Zack cut her off by putting his hand over her mouth. "Shh. We don't know who that is and no one's suppose to know you're here," he whispered to her. "Get out of sight and I'll take care of whoever it is."
Daitona roughly pulled his hand away from her mouth and glared at him. "Ok Mr. Wise Guy, where am I supposed to hide?"
"Go hide under Sephiroth's bed," he suggested.
"Juvenile, that would be the first place someone would search," Daitona accused.
"Who said anything about searching?" Another knock came from the door, it was a lot louder and more rapid that the first time. "God damn it! Hold on! Fucking phone cord…what's the use in it!"
Daitona frowned at him. "No, you're Mr. Potty Mouth. Is all that foul language necessary?"
"Go hide." Zack didn't wait for her to move, he proceeded to the door and made a lot of noise with the locks. His demeanor changed completely in the time he unlocked the door and opened it. He somehow managed to hide any shock from who was at the door and he only hoped that Daitona was nowhere in sight.
"Who the hell are you?" the black-haired scientist spat.
Zack smiled lazily. "Aw come old boy. You couldn't have forgotten me that quickly. What, did you come back for more? I'll have to ask my girlfriend to leave or we could go to your place."
Hojo quite nearly chocked at the young SOLDIER's words. "W-what? I've never met you before in my life and I'm NOT that way!"
"AW, well that's too bad. Was there something you needed? This IS my day off and I was rather enjoying myself…"
Hojo was particularly baffled by the soldier and was quite disgusted. "Where is Sephiroth, I thought this was his room?"
Zack grinned. Oh this is just too fun…I wonder what he'll think. Sephiroth and Daitona are probably going to be a little mad…she probably is now as it is. "Oh, it is his room. He stepped out to leave the girl and me alone for while. He had his fun all last night. He's quite an aggressive guy." Now I don't know if that's true but oh well. "I sure I can be a lot more gentle than he can, that I know…"
The scientists face drained of all color with a look of horror. No, this can't be right…how could I overlook something like this? There's no way I can work with Sephiroth if he's turned off women ,how'll I ever get him to breed?! I better do all I can to get this girl he's interested in whether she's who I think she is or not…'
"Hojo," a low snarl came from further down the hall then the tall individual stalked down the hall towards the scientist and the…somewhat strange SOLDIER standing in the door way.
Hojo was startled by the young generals sudden appearance but stood his ground…he was going to straighten this whole thing out or kill him trying.
Uh-oh! Busted!
Little did Zack know that Daitona was standing back giving Sephiroth all the feedback on what was said between the scientist and the soldier. Daitona found the whole thing amusing but Sephiroth didn't find it the least bit funny…
**** -Next Day, trip to Midgar-
Daitona sat laughing softly in her seat. Sephiroth was still mad at Zack; it had taken nearly half the day for him to convince Hojo that he wasn't bi and that he wasn't interested or seeing anyone.
Now they were on their way to Midgar for the president's ball; Hojo had left the night before without looking more into the information Hadrian had provided him with.
Sephiroth grunted at his wife's laughter, finally rolling his eyes he turned his head to look at her. "You know he was talking about you too? And that was really something I would have rather not have had to discuss with Hojo…" He shuttered at the though.
Daitona took a deep breath and quitted down. "Yes, I know. I was there; remember? But it was still funny, you should have seen the look on Hojo's face." This thought threw her into another fit of laughter.
The young general gritted his teeth, he didn't find any of it funny and her laughing about it wasn't making him feel any better. Quite suddenly she stopped and looked him the eye. She stared at him for a long time, neither blinking.
Her gaze softened and she smiled sweetly at him. "I'm sorry, I didn't think it would have made you so mad."
Sephiroth blinked in surprise then remembered that she could read his mind at any given instant. Daitona leaned over the armrest of her seat and kissed him softly on the cheek.
"Don't be mad. I'll make it up to you, I promise. But it kind of makes you wonder about Zack though." She leaned back in the comfy chair with a look of wonder. "What does he do in his free time? I always thought he was straight but from that performance from yesterday…it has me wondering…"
Sephiroth chuckled and put his arm around the backrest of her chair. "He's straight, believe me. He just likes messing with people, that's all."
Daitona arched one slender eyebrow and looked at him critically. "Really?"
**** -That night at the party-
The two, a general and a SOLDIER, walked side by side into the hall that the president was holding his ball at. Sephiroth's publicity was well know so they were able to get in unquestioned and without invitation.
Daitona walked by Sephiroth's side with her chin held high. He stepped in front of her at the entrance of the hall and opened the door for her. She smiled sweetly at him and went in ahead of her husband then waited for him to follow suit.
"Daitona, I have to tell the president that I'm here, stay close and let me do the talking. I don't think he'd recognize you but I don't want to take any chances," Sephiroth whispered softly in the younger girl's ear.
"Sure thing." She smiled and took his hand as to not loose him as he led the way through the crowded dinning hall.
Most people got out of Shinra's infamous general's way, thus it was easy for his softly glowing aqua eyes to find the quite large and overly-dressed president. When he and Daitona stood before Shinra, Shinra turned to the young general and smiled broadly clapping the silver-haired man on the shoulder.
"Sephiroth, my boy! I'm glad to see that you could make it." The too hookers hanging on either of his arms stared dreamily at the bright-eyed general; president Shinra on the other had noticed the small hand clasped in Sephiroth larger one.
His dark eyes traveled up a slender arm then to the face of the girl slightly behind the tall general.
"Ahh, and who is this beautiful young lady?" Shinra stepped forward to get a better look at the girl with bright eyes and golden hair. He took her hand in his pudgy one and bent his head to kiss it.
Daitona held back her disgusted look and desperately fought the instinct to jerk her hand away from him.
Sephiroth frowned. "This is Dayten, one of the newest second class SOLDIERs…and my date for tonight."
Shinra straightened and smiled at Sephiroth. "I see. Well have a good time…" He snickered looking at either of his 'dates'. "I know I will."
Sephiroth bowed his head slightly then, reclaiming Daitona's hand, led her though the crowd away from the president.
"You know, you'd think a guy like that would learn from his mistakes," Sephiroth muttered. He continued to walk then stopped at a set of stairs that were just a little beyond the crowd.
He sat down on the soft carpet and Daitona sat next to him. They talked for a long while. The people there for the part where becoming drunk and increasingly louder and more rowdy. A few fights broke out but ended in laughter.
Daitona sat silently listening to Sephiroth when a gun shot rung out within the hall, she flinched visibly and brought her harms up slightly as to guard herself then thinking better of it. The crowd of people began to laugh again as Daitona let her arms fall back down to her sides.
Sephiroth had went quiet at the gunshot and was watching Daitona. She's afraid of guns…no wonder though. She was probably expecting someone to come up with a sword next… He sighed and embraced her bringing her head to rest on his chest. Daitona in turn wrapped her arms around him, her heart was racing, she'd never feared anything as much as she just had…it was the first time she had heard a gun shot so closely since a bullet was put in her.
"Sephiroth…I don't think I should stay around here much longer…" Daitona stated softly some time later. "Hojo somehow knows I'm here and I really don't want him to really find me, come with me…we can leave tomorrow."
Sephiroth looked down at her with a sad look. "I can't and you know it…but you're right. I don't want him getting his hands on you again."
Daitona's eyes were bright as she chewed on her lower lip. "I really want you with me…but if anything else…at least go with me to get my swords tomorrow. Maybe I can convince you otherwise."
"Well see…we'll stay the night here tonight. I reserved a room for us upstairs for tonight. We'll get your swords in the morning before you leave." He tightened his arms around her slightly and kissed the top of her head.
Sephiroth rose to his feet then offered his had to Daitona; she took it and he pulled her up and into his arms again. His eyes locked with hers, the intensity of the mako glowing would have unnerved anyone but Daitona could see the love he held for her. He took her hand in his and showed her upstairs to their room…Sephiroth was not looking forward to the morning, but he knew that his wife's leaving was for the best…
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Sephiroth woke the next morning early…and found Daitona gone. Her swords lay on her bed with a note neatly tucked under them. He sighed heavily as he made his way to the empty bed and sat down, somehow it didn't surprise him that she had left with out saying goodbye.
He picked up the note and unfolded in then read:
Dear Sephiroth,
I am truly sorry I had to leave before you woke to say goodbye…but goodbyes are so hard sometimes. I'll be back though, I can't stay gone too long without you being by me. I saw Hojo this morning when I was going to get my swords…gods…I really think he knew who I was; he stopped and questioned me. I lied to him and he knew but let it go, but then told me to expect to be called to him soon. He knew who I was, I know it.
I went ahead and got my swords though, you can have them. Keep them if you like or sell them…they shoud get a nice price now that all the décor on it is real. That's what I had that man do, he dipped the hilts in gold and inserted real gems into the place where the look-alikes were. He also sharpened up the blades for me.
I know I'll miss you…I love you very much and I hope you are not mad. I'll see you again, I promise.
Love,
Daitona Aramose
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Daitona walked over the grassy fields with at feeling of loss once more, she felt like crying because she was so alone.
The ground beneath her feet began to tremble suddenly and a crack formed. Daitona looked down at a sound of harsh laughter. 'Where is that laughing coming from and wh…?'
'Stupid Divinian…your father tried to kill me years ago, I can't kill him so I'll settle for you instead! You have caused so many problems to me already anyways!' the harsh voice sneered into Daitona's mind. 'You have kept him from listening to me but no more…I will dispose of you once and for all!'
Laughter filled Daitona's clouded thoughts as the ground beneath her feet ripped and opened up. The planet's lifestream lay far below as the very earth consumed the young Divinian. She fell to where all life goes after death…she fell into the very heart of the planet…then…there was nothing but pain, sorrow, longing…and hatred…
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-End-