Stained Souls
Chapter 16: Ambushed
Midgar's city scene blurred under Cloud's speed; vanishing into a dot that lay behind him where he hoped all his troubles would too. The busy and cluttered corners would never be seen again in his mind nor its dark alleys of memories which drove him out of the city. Of course the Soldier doubted his actions along the way. Many times more then some would assume, but his first intentions kept him at bay to turn back. Now Cloud wished his past life would stay in Midgar and soon falter into death while he would remain carrying out his life as another; one that didn't share the burden and guilt of the planet's hero.
The daunting savior swayed in the wind on his motorcycle, skimming the landscape at full speed through a maze of woods where its branches and roots tangled the most. Ominous shapes flicked through his sight at immense speed; however, a strange shift of movement happened in the crevice of his eye, causing him to halt. Someone was following him.
Not a stir was heard after that but he still kept himself alert for any strangers threatening his path. Cloud was unarmed and vulnerable to any blows and with this thought alone quickened his heart evermore. All of a sudden a presence was known in his mind that rested itself behind his back. Cautiously he turned to look at a young man causally looking back at him.
His motorcycle held his weight while he leaned back on his with limbs crossed. Cloud contemplated as of why he didn't hear its buzzing motor before. His intruder bore thin flyaway hair with the color of moonlight spilling onto the floor during its hour. Green eyes glared his way but a devilish mouth smiled upon him, warming his look. Yet his athletic body, once moved, carried itself of a predator's grace.
"I've been watching you." Kadja smiled as he circled his prey around and around.
"I've noticed." Cloud answered. "Why?" At this Kadja laughed at his ignorance.
"That's yet to be told." At this his eyes groped over Cloud's form with a passionate hunger that might turn hostile. The Soldier noticed this tension and furiously swung at him when close enough. The stranger jumped out harm's way and instantly was found at Cloud's side.
Once Cloud's eyes caught up with his speed, Kadja forced Cloud up a tree and close to the blonde's mouth. The soldier grabbed Kadja's hand as it curled its fingers around his neck, straggling him. The silver haired man heard the distant whisper of a racing heart, tempting him to draw near to Cloud's heaving chest for a listen. The soldier's mortality made him all more alluring to Kadja.
"So," He whispered softly. "You are the one that killed him." He graced his finger across Cloud's jaw. "How can one as vulnerable as you destroy an ancient?" Kadja's gripped tightened across Cloud's throat. He drew closer, as if to kiss the soldier but instead he snapped his face away to lick along his neck. Cloud stood there, slowly releasing his hands away from Kadja to not draw back.
Inside the soldier hated and loathed the touch of Kadja yet it boiled his blood to burning flames. Enticing him to feel and be felt by this unknown being. Lost in ecstasy Cloud began to raise his hands along Kadja's side but once his fingertips touched the black leather Kadja kicked him back pushing himself away. Cloud gripped his punctured stomach and while gaping for breath looked up.
Kadja shook his finger in a motherly tone. "Na-Ah. This is not for you." He backed up to his motorcycle. "I advise you to go back to Midgar." He started the vehicle. "You'll live longer." He said last before driving into the dark from where he came out of.
Cloud stayed where he was for the longest time, pondering after every one of Kadja's words for a meaning. Did he do anything to Tifa? The children? Reno? Or is it him that is in trouble? Well, clearly! At the thought of this Cloud steered his motorcycle south, back to Midgar. Back to where he wanted to run from.
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