Peachy Blues
The Planet heard the cries of other planets. It heard stories of destruction, but also stories of hope, the story of a very special child with the power of wielding the key, and his friends. A girl with the heart of light and a boy with a strong will, all together destined to save the destroyed planets and restore them to what they were before.
Where there is light, darkness will come to swallow it. And in this endless void, light will be rebirth. Darkness will fall from the Infinite Skies, but the key and the key bearer are holding the hope. Worlds are in danger, because the shadows are looking for the door… But hope still remains… For we have been chosen to help the key bearer.
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- Do you mean that…
- I don't know if your child is concerned, Sephiroth. But I can sense that a majority of the people in this room will have a role to play. But we have still plenty of time ahead of us. If we open our eyes for the shadows, we may be able to prevent all this.
An odd silence fell on the guests. Cloud seemed entranced, he had absorbed everything Aerith had said. He felt concerned. Sephiroth too, found it strange because he had a bad feeling about this. Squall stood up and got out of the room.
- I will give directions to the SeeDs to look for anything suspicious, and alert other Gardens as well. Oh, and since everyone is here; Quistis, Selphie and Zell, I have a mission for you.
- And nothing for me?, whined Seifer.
- No, but I can say you'll have something to occupy yourself for the afternoon, believe me…
That said, he left the small dorm, leading his friends to his office up to the third floor. He told Zell to wait outside while the girls entered. The young fighter started to practise his martial arts and combos and fifteen minutes later, two giggling women got out. The spiky haired blonde sighed. Pfff… girls… Then entered the small office where a flustered Squall was waiting.
- Hey man! What's up with you all of a sudden?
- Zell, sit down, please, Squall said with a quivery voice.
- Whoa! Chill out… Is this mission that important?
The brunette rubbed his scar nervously before continuing.
- It is not a mission, Zell… I-I just wanted to tell you something, maybe you won't be happy about this. Before I tell you, I just want you to promise me you won't loose your temper.
- Mm, okay. Go ahead.
- It's about Seifer… and I. You may have noticed, he's not the same and I, I have changed, too. Well, hm, he turned to face the window, we are together.
Zell smiled. That was about time… Seifer had already told him about that, even if they haven't been the best of friends. Silently he made his way to the head of SeeD and gave him one hell of a hug. Since Riona had left to return to Timber (and to Zone) the handsome brunette had been mostly alone, until he decided to go on a quest to find Seifer, of course. Quistis had had doubts about him being attracted to the tall blond, the others just accepted that it could be a possibility. In any case, they were all prepared to support their leader, whatever may happen to him. So Zell was merely trying to tell him that.
- Man! You could've told us earlier! And guess what? Your own boyfriend told me he had a crush on you, and Quisty had guessed it, and told us too. Not everybody will support you, but your true friends will, don't worry. Besides, Seph'n Cloud are too… be lucky /you/ haven't gotten the preggers…
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Aerith and Sephiroth carried Cloud into the small infirmary of Balamb Garden. His hormonal wave kept him from eating and drinking the whole day and eventually, when night fell, he had started to feel very dizzy. Dr Kadowaki welcomed them and urged Cloud into one of the beds, immediately starting by installing an IV to the blond's wrist. He had to be re-hydrated first.
- Wanna go home…, he whined tiredly
- You're not going anywhere until you can at least hold down some food, young man, the doctor scolded.
- 'not young, 'm over 230 years old…
- Only another good reason to make sure you can take care of yourself when you get out. For now you should try to relax and sleep a little.
Sephiroth sat down on the chair next to his mate's bed, watching him as he drifted into sleep. It seemed to do him some good, because he visibly relaxed. Aerith and Kadowaki retired themselves to talk in the small office. The silver haired man, after making sure Cloud wouldn't wake up, slipped in bed with him, lovingly curling against his body. After all, he was tired, too… The next morning he woke up to a very pleasant surprise; the sun was shining and his beloved was teasingly scratching the back of his neck. Nuzzling the smooth chest next to him, Sephiroth asked his lover if he was feeling better.
- Yeah… Even feel a little hungry. I'm still tired, though…
- Then sleep, love, Sephiroth whispered back, When you'll wake up, we will go to the fanciest restaurant of Balamb. I will take care of you.
- Mmm… Stay…
- Always.
Cloud tightened his grip on Sephiroth and a few hours later, he found himself lying on the bed of his designed dorm. Dr. Kadowaki was there, talking to the ex-General. The blond stretched and looked mischievously at Sephiroth, before getting up. The doctor just smiled and left as the silver haired man immediately came closer and scooped Cloud in his arms, kissing him deeply on his way to the bathroom. They undressed and stepped into the hot water, lathering themselves mutually, without a word, drowning in each other stare. So much, Sephiroth brought Cloud up for another kiss, and his lover melted. If it was going where he thought that would…
- Forget breakfast, Cloud panted, I'm hungry for you…
- Let's make it a dinner, then.
- You're definitely talking too much, gimme that tongue of yours…
Cloud tilted his head and went for it, luring Sephiroth's tongue out of it's cavity, sucking on it eagerly. The silver haired man moaned, it was arousing him like nothing else. Their bodies pressed together, and when Cloud broke the kiss to breath, he realised his lover was cradling him again. He stopped him, making it clear he wanted it there and not in the bed. Sephiroth was startled at first, but then again he smiled as he popped up the plug of the bath and closed the curtain. At the same time he began teasing his partner's nipples with his tongue, he turned the shower on. Cloud hissed in pleasure and busied himself with the long silver tresses as the fire began to spread through his body. Sephiroth was showering him with trails of hot kisses and feathery touches, thus making him loose any control he still had over his own body. Moaning loudly, he cried out when his manhood was firmly taken care of.
- Ahh! Yes! Please… take me now!
He cried out again when Sephiroth gave him another stroke. Somehow the silver haired man had managed to lubricate his fingers with the shower gel and he snaked a finger into his mate's entrance. Cloud's legs almost gave out under him and he spread his legs to give his lover more access. His hands found a most interesting territory and he began teasing Sephiroth, pinching his nipples in hopes of making him crazy before he could loose his mind, too. Pleasure worked it's way through both of their bodies, the anticipation decupling their senses. Soon Sephiroth had Cloud totally addicted to his touches, the three fingers rubbing his inside walls was driving him insane.
- Seph… oh, Seph…
Cloud gasped, his eyes fluttering close as Sephiroth's member nudged at his entrance. Combined to the hot water falling on both of them, the feeling was incredible as they merged into one again. The blond clawed at the smooth skin, moaning over and over again his mate's name as Sephiroth set a slow pace at first, gently pushing him against the ceramic tiles. Green eyes shining with a fierce desire, he locked on his target and claimed Cloud's lips with his own while his hands were massaging weak spots that made the blond writhe in delight.
- You're so beautiful…, the silver haired man gasped, so very beautiful… Tell me what you want, love, I'll do it.
- Oh gods, I want you hard!
The pace was immediately increased, the loud moans quickly filled the small bathroom arousing ever more the two partners. Cloud's hard shaft grazed against Sephiroth chiselled planes at each trust. A fierce kiss prevented Cloud from screaming aloud and he clawed his mate's arms. The pace now set by the silver haired man was taking it's toll on the couple, the blond was trashing in ecstasy, his legs wrapped around Sephiroth's hips as he was almost freely driven into the shower tiles. And soon it was too much for both of them. Cloud pressed himself on Sephiroth's chest, screaming as he released himself. A low grunt told him his mate had too reached his climax. Panting, they slid down back into the tub, kissing passionately under a welcomed shower. When they ran out of hot water (and screamed blue murder), the silver haired man lifted his exhausted lover on his feet, dried themselves briefly before slipping into bed for a quick afternoon nap.
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Meanwhile, in Esthar, Zack was trying to put on his lab coat without loosing his dignity. He had been woken up in the middle of the night again to investigate on an incident. Ansem, who was supposed to graduate in a few months, contracted a strange illness. He was currently in the intensive care unit; he was in a deep comatose state.
- Adrian… Kline said something to you already? How is Ansem?
- Apparently, someone was admitted in the emergency room, covered in blood. He was raving, had no apparent vital signs and according to Kline, he was surrounded by dark energy. Ansem waved aside his warnings and he approached the patient to examine him. Something happened; we're still unsure of what, nobody knows. The patient vanished and Ansem fell in a coma. He still haven't woke up and gives no sign that he will soon.
Zackary sighed; he knew Kline very well. The poor young man was surely destroyed it happened to one of his protégé. The intensive care unit was always buzzing with activity, the machines beeping, the nurses tending to the critical state patients… Ansem was lying on a bed, surrounded by machines and wires, the only thing telling he wasn't dead was the steady beeping sound of the cardiac monitor. Nearing the bed, the doctor had a very bad impression; something was at work here. He took the medical clipboard and examined him; everything seemed normal, but the young man wasn't waking up. What is going on with him? I can sense something bad… I think I'll make some tests. I wonder…Together Adrian and Zack wrote a report after questioning everyone, so when they left, it was night again. Adrian proposed to go out for a drink, and the silver haired man agreed. Hell, they both needed a break.
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Author's notes
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*Sephiroth pats Htress head and gets a blanket from the closet*
Cloud *whispers*: Poor little thing… What happened to her?
Sephiroth: Shhhh… She's overworking these days. Just help me to put her on the couch so she can at least sleep a few hours before going back home tomorrow.
Cloud: Alright. Here, she can even sleeps with baby.
Sephiroth: =^_^=
Next chapter: A hard night