Okay, folks, I lied. I'm gonna keep writing until I die. This story was inspired by FFlove190's profile, in which she wonders whether Paine and Vincent would get along. Thank you, FFlove, for unknowingly giving me this crazy idea!
Two sets of crimson eyes stared into each other, unblinking.
"Paine, what are you doing?"
"Vincent?"
The two combatants looked away, staring at their teammates.
"Yes, Yuna?"
"What, Cloud?"
Yuna and Cloud jumped. Vincent looked puzzled. Paine only stared, emotionless.
"Well, you two were kinda staring."
"And Vincent was glowing red. That's not good."
"I was glowing? Hm. Apparently Chaos wants blood." Vincent glared pointedly at Cloud.
"It's not gonna be easy to take him down." Vincent glanced at the owner of the voice and smiled. Paine grinned and pulled out her sword. "So we're gonna have to work together on this one." Vincent's grin broadened.
"Cloud," He said, drawing the Death Penalty, "Run."
As the bullets flew, Vincent and Paine realized that this would turn out to be a beautiful friendship.