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Ahh! Freaking long chapter! This monster was 18 pages, but SFA worked her magic making it 16 pages! Anyways below are links to a few things mentioned in this chapter. I would suggest looking at them quickly to get a bigger idea of what they are. Thank you all for the lovely reviews! -hugs- Anyway on with the chapter!
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I'm No Angel
Chatper 15: Embracing the Light and Shadow
Beta: Shinigami's Forlorn Angel
Selphie walked just a few steps ahead of Duo and Solo leading them to the second and last guest bedroom they had. Reaching the door she motioned for them to enter.
"Here is where you can sleep." She said with a large smile trying not to show the sadness she felt inside for them. After a lot of comforting, Solo had managed to get his little brother to calm down. The young boy now silentlyfollowed his green-eyed brother, hugging the teddy bear Selphie had given him tightly. Solo nodded to the brunette girl before taking his sibling's hand and guiding him into the room and over to the bed. Selphie grabbed some extra blankets and one more pillow for the boys.
"Here you go!" she said setting them on the bed. "Is there anything you need? Want me to read a story for you before you go to sleep?" The girl asked bending over with her hands resting on her knees which were pressed together. Solo thought for a moment. A story didn't seem like a bad idea. He of course, didn't want or need one, but it might help get Duo's mind off of the conversation that had transpired at dinner time. So he nodded again.
"A story would be good" He answered as he helped his brother onto the bed before climbing onto it as well. Selphie nodded and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Well let's see, do you have any favorites or should I just wing it?" She asked cheerfully.
"Nobody's ever told us any stories before." The older youth replied as both he and his brother crawled under the blankets. The bed was so soft and comfortable that both boys were amazed.
"Oh...well, that's okay! I'll just tell you one of my favorites!" Selphie said helping the boys cover up before settling back down.
"Okay." Was all Solo said as Duo just shyly nodded. Selphie nodded and started her story.
"Well, Todd was a lonely little acorn. But one day he met Sidney the Squirrel who took him to a new place he'd never been before..."
(AN: If you want to read the full version of Todd The Acorn leave your e-mail in a review, and i'll be happy to send it to you.)
"...The End." Selphie finished her story about 5 minutes later, noting that the two orphans were now sleeping peacefully, curled up right next to each other. All she could think of was, ' I should get a picture of this...' Slowly she raised herself from the edge of the bed so as not to accidentally awaken the two slumbering boys and walked out of the room, shutting off the light. However she left the door slightly ajar and the hall light on in case one of the two boys awoke in the middle of the night and needed something.
Walking out to where the rest of her friends and guests had gathered in the den, she smiled softly. "They're fast asleep." She informed them as there was a knock on the door. Selphie hurried to the door and opened it smiling brightly and hugging the two guests. "I'm so glad you two came. It will mean a lot to Squall." She said leading them into the den.
"Of course. It's our pleasure Selphie. The orphanage matron replied as she followed the vibrant and bouncy girl.
"And I'll jump at any chance to see my brother." Ellone added. Selphie smiled and walked back to where the others were sitting and talking amongst themselves. Everyone quieted when the three girls entered.
"Kiros and Ward this is Edea Kramer, Squall's Matron, and Ellone Squall's sister." she annouced watching Squall for a reaction. They hadn't told them that Edea and Ellone were coming, hoping to make it a pleasent surprise.
Slowly, Squall stood up looking at the newly arrived guests. He had figured that Selphie would call his sister, but his matron? He hadn't even spoken to her, let alone seen her in years. The teens stormy-blue eyes flickered with confusion and surprise as he walked over to the older woman.
"Matron?" He asked, fighting to keep the tremble out of his voice, his eyes searching her face. Ellone smiled brightly and ran up to Squall hugging her brother. It had been the first time she'd seen Squall in at least three weeks having to go back to school she wasn't able to be there when he was admitted from the hospital.
"Squall! You look better." She said happy to see her brother out of a hospital bed.
Squall looked down at his sister, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Yeah.. I feel a lot better.." He answered. "So how have you been, Elle?" He asked, curious about her life seeing as how little they saw each other.
"Great! I'm doing really good in School, straight A's." Ellone replied happily. "And I'm getting better at controlling my powers."
"That's wonderful." Squall replied smiling. "I'm glad that you're doing so well." Ellone nodded, and hugged he brother closer before stepping away again deciding to let him get re-acquainted with Matron.
As soon as Ellone had stepped away, Squall turned to look at his childhood caregiver once more. "Matron... It's.. been a while..." He started out awkwardly, not sure of what to say to her. "I've.. missed you." He admitted quietly, hugging her.
Matron smiled and hugged him back. "I've missed you too, you were always a favorite. So quiet and well behaved. You sure have grown though!" She said pulling away to examine the brunette then pulled him into another hug, kissing his cheek like she always used to do. Squall nodded, smiling, as he reluctantly pulled out of the embrace. However his face soon turned serious as he asked,
"So what brings you here?"
"Just to talk, help you out if you need me." She replied.
"Oh..." Came his reply before he fell silent.
"I told her that you were depressed Squall. I thought that maybe seeing family would make you feel better." Selphie said hopefully, everyone else stayed silent.
The teen simply nodded. "Thanks Selphie.." He said as he took a deep breath. "This means a lot to me.."
"Your welcome." Selphie said smiling as she sat down next to Irvine.
"So who are these two?" Edea asked as she looked over at Kiros and Ward as they sat next to each other on the sofa. With one being tall, with a bulky build and cream colored skin and the other almost being short and petite in comparison, his own complexion dark, they made quite the mismatched pair.
"Oh, Sorry. That's Kiros and Ward my..." Squall looked away he didn't want to call that man his father, but...that was what he was. "...father's friends." he finished.
"What! Y-your father...our father! You found him?" Ellone asked looking up at her older sibling with confusion, disbelief, and a tinge hope in her eyes.
"More like he found me..." The teen answered.
"Shortly before he ended up in the hospital I had met Squall through a chance encounter..." Kiros spoke up. "And I noticed he reminded me of a friend of mine in a lot of ways so we got to talking. After a while it clicked. You see... my friend had been searching for his son for years... And the similarities between both your brother and my friend were too many to be ignored..."
"As soon as we heard Squall was in the hospital, Laguna, your father, came over as fast as he could." The dark-skinned man bent the truth a little for the stormy eyed brunette's benefit.
Ellone nodded. "Where is he? Can I meet him?"She asked excitedly.
"He's at my place at the moment." Kiros answered.
"But it's late." Squall reasoned. "We'll go visit him tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay!" Ellone replied jumping up in down in excitment before settling down. "What is he like?" She couldn't help, but ask.
"I can't really say.." Squall answered. "I don't talk to him that much..."
Ellone frowned. "Why not?"
"Too many other things going on..." Came the reply as Squall shrugged.
Ellone decided not to push it. There was something obviously wrong with her brother, and she didn't want to make it worse. Sooner or later she would find out.
"Ellone.. It's been a long day... Perhaps it's time you went to sleep?" Edea suggested looking over at Squall's little sister.
Ellone pouted slightly. "Okay, where do I sleep?"
"You can have my bed, Elle." Squall offered.
"No that's okay Squall, Elle can sleep in my bed." Irvine said tipping his hat and smiling at the girl who was now blushing. Selphie huffed and put her hands on her hips, giving Irvine a glare that could only be beaten by the one Squall was sending him. Irvine was glad that neither had weapons handy.
"That is OUR bed, Irvine!" Selphie yelled. "Ellone can sleep in our bed while you sleep on the couch!"
Irvine was starting to feel rather uncomfortable. Selphie was looking like she would like to eat him, (not in the good way) and Squall looked like he wished that he brought his gunblade with him. In fact the brunette boy had reached for the non-existent weapon, ready to cut Irvine up into cowboy chow mien.
Kiros chuckled quietly as he watched the scene unfold before him.
"Perhaps it's time that we all got some rest... It is getting late.. Ward and I will come back tomorrow." He said standing..
Everyone in the room nodded and said their goodbyes to the men before they took their leave. "Well guess it's just you and me Elle. Matron you can sleep in Squalls room...maybe talk a little." Selphie said getting up and leading Ellone out of the room smiling at Matron and glaring at Irvine. Who in turn pouted at her pleadingly. "No! Irvine your in the doghouse tonight." Irvine's shoulders visibly slumped as he trudged to the couch.
Squall led Edea to his room in silence. What could he say to her? Opening the door, he flipped on the light and motioned to the bed. "If you want you can have the bed.." He offered.
"Thank you." Edea replied nodding and set the bag on the floor beside the bed.
"You're welcome." He answered. "If you need anything, just let me know, okay?"
"Of course." The dark haired women replied. "So how have you been, Squall?"
"Fine." He replied as he pulled a sleeping bag and spare pillow from the closet, laying them out on the floor.
"Really? You sure?" Edea asked gently.
"Yeah." He answered, sitting down on the sleeping bag. "Selphie likes to exaggerate things."
Edea smiled. "That's good...so what is this thing about your father?"
"What do you mean?" He asked, looking up at her.
"You don't seem to like him...there's something wrong I can sense it."
"It's nothing," The teen lied as he fell to lay on top of the sleeping bag, folding his arms behind his head.
Matron narrowed her eyes. "I'm going to find out what's wrong sooner or later...but if you really don't want to tell me." She said.
"I only met the guy a short while ago, Matron... You can't honestly expect us to be very close already." Squall pointed out.
"No...but I can just feel that something is wrong. There's something your not telling me, but I guess I could be wrong. If you ever want to talk though, I'm here to listen. Goodnight." She replied sliding under the covers.
"Okay... Goodnight" He answered, similarly crawling into the sleeping bag. Soon after both Edea and Squall were fast asleep.
Selphie woke up bright and early as always sneaking out of bed so not to wake the 15yr. old also in it. Naturally it didn't work as planned.
"Selphie?" Ellone's sleepy voice asked as she watched Selphie tiptoe towards the door. Selphie froze in place before turning and smiling at Squall's sister. "Good morning!" Selphie said cheerily to the girl who she hadaccidently woken up.
"Good morning." Ellone said rubbing sleep from her eyes and sitting up.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you..." The bouncy brunette apolgized as she slowly backed up towards the door. "If you want you can go back to sleep.. it's still early.."
"No that's okay, I'm used to waking up early for school anyway." Replied the younger teen. Stepping out of bed and stretching in her blue and green pajamas.
"You're sure?" Selphie asked as she felt her hand brush the doorknob.
"Yeah." Ellone looked at Selphie suspiciously, it seemed like she was trying to escape..."Ummm you don't have to stay with me..."
'Busted..' Selphie thought as she simply smiled. "What makes you say that?" she asked.
"Well it could be the fact that you not-so-sneakily trying to creep up on the door and escape this room." Ellone said giggling.
"Ehh..." Selphie tried to think of an excuse but couldn't. She sighed, "You caught me."
"Why do you want to escape so badly?" Ellone asked cocking her head to the side in question.
"I was going to make a surprise breakfast for everyone." Selphie replied.
Ellone smiled. "I could help if you want?" She offered.
"Sure!" Selphie smiled.
"Cool!" Ellone said grinning and following the older girl out of the room and into the kitchen. "What do you want to make?"
"Well.. Let's see... Scrambled Eggs, toast, bacon, some fruit is good, orange juice - The freshly squeezed kind.." Selphie answered, trying to think of things that the two boys sleeping in the guest room had probably never had before. The way their faces had lit up at supper the night before was too adorable. She wanted to see that look again.
"Pancakes?" Ellone asked.
"Yeah.. Chocolate chip pancakes.. With whipped cream.."
"Sounds great! Better get started though that's a large menu." Ellone said and starting to look around realizing she didn't know where anything was.
Selphie nodded as she led Ellone around the kitchen showing her where everything was. Then Ellone and Selphie got to work. Selphie started the bacon and eggs while Ellone did the pancakes and toast. Selphie squeezed the orange juice while Ellone cleaned and cut various fruits. Soon they had plates of food cooked, the smells wafting through the house waking everyone pleasantly. One by one everyone filtered into the dining area, sitting down at the table, that is.. everyone except for two small boys.
Selphie sat down the last plate and slapped Irvine's hand who reached for a piece of bacon. "Not yet." She scolded. Looking around the table she noticed the two boys weren't there yet. Smiling she turned and headed for their room knocking on the door lightly. Selphie's knock was met with silence as both boys were still sleeping curled up to each other on the bed. The brunette quietly opened the door and peaked in, spotting the boys snuggled under the covers. Tip-toeing over to them she touched the elder's shoulder whispering for him to wake up.
Immediately green eyes snapped open and darted up to look at Selphie. Selphie smiled brightly "Sorry didn't mean to startle you, but breakfast is ready." She whispered.
Solo nodded and looked down at his peacefully sleeping brother. "Duo... It's time to get up.." He called out softly as he stroked the still slumbering boy's forehead. Slowly violet eyes fluttered open as the longhaired child awoke, sitting up.
"Solo?" The boy asked as he hugged his teddy bear to his chest, burying his face in it's soft fur.
"Are you hungry, Otouto-san?" Solo asked.
Duo nodded and looked up at his brother.
"Me too, let's go eat some breakfast." Solo said pulling the covers so the smaller boy could climb out of bed.
Selphie remember the two boys still needed some clothes. "After breakfast we'll take you to get some new clothes okay?"
Duo looked up at Selphie in surprise, as he hadn't noticed her there, before slowly nodding. Selphie made a little excited noise.
"Great I love shopping! Me and Elle made a huge breakfast I hope you like it!" She said happily.
The younger brother blinked at her, but chose not to question as he climbed out of the bed and looked over at his older sibling, waiting for him. Solo climbed out after his brother and stood there looking at Selphie.
"Thank you..." He said referring to both the breakfast and the clothes. Though he couldn't help, but be a little nervous as no one had ever been this nice to he and his brother before.
Duo took his brother's hand, still hugging the teddy bear with the other, and moved to stand a little bit behind him. "You're welcome" Selphie replied. "Well let's get to the dining room everyone's waiting, and I bet Irvy has stolen some bacon while I was gone." She said cheerfully leading the boys the the dinning room. "Oh and there two more guests here, Elle and Matron." She said just before walking into the dinning room with everyone else. Selphie spotted at least three hands reaching for food all of which froze, and quickly returned to laps when she entered.
"Ellone, Matron. This here is Duo and Solo they're staying here for now." She said motioning to the boys behind her turning back to them she pointed to the two girls. "And that is Elle and Matron the new guests I told you about. Elle is Squall's sister, and Edea who I call Matron was their caretaker." Solo nodded and greeted both of them. They seemed like decent enough people. Duo however simply stayed behind his brother, remaining silent. The longhaired boy warily eyed the two females as he gently squeezed his older sibling's hand.
"Nii-san..." He whipsered. Solo looked down at his brother.
"Yeah?"The older boyasked quietly.
"I don't like them.." The violet-eyed child admitted as he looked up at the shorter haired boy.
Solo pulled his brother to him. "It's okay, maybe when you get to know them you'll change your mind." Duo just nodded slightly, hugging his brother and teddy bear.
Irvine rose an eyebrow. "Is that Mr. Bear?" He asked, smiling lazily. Duo bit his bottom lip lightly as he turned his attention to the cowboy, hugging the stuffed animal tighter.
"Yep, I gave him to little Duo. He's getting bored sitting on my dresser all day long." Selphie chirped. Irvine nodded.
"You're one lucky kid there. That bear got to sleep with Selphie more then I did."
Duo blinked at Irvine's last statement, confused as Selphie punched the brunette in the shoulder, hard. He then looked to Squall, who had sat there silently the whole time and cocked his head. Whispering to his brother once more he asked, "Why is he so quiet?"
Solo looked at the brunette sitting at the table. "I don't know." He answered.
Duo watched the stormy-eyed youth, his curiosity rising as Squall remained ever silent. Slowly Duo released his grip on Solo's hand, something he rarely ever did. Solo was surprised, and looked at Duo questioningly. Then looked back at the silent brunette.
"Well boys, go ahead and sit down." Selphie said. Duo's eyes flicked to the brunette girl momentarily before he took Solo's hand once more and followed the older boy to the table. All throughout breakfast Duo kept glancing at Squall. He wanted to know more about him. The brief glances didn't go unnoticed by the others sitting at the table.
"Don't worry about Mr. Grumpy Pants there, he's always that quiet." Selphie said. Duo looked at Selphie and blinked, confused.
"Mr. Grumpy Pants, formally known as Squall Leonhart." Irvine said chuckling under his hat.
Duo blinked once more, tilting his head to one side as his confusion only grew. He didn't think Squall was grumpy, despite the fact he was now glaring at Selphie and Irvine. Meanwhile at the other end of the table Edea was chuckling at the confused look on the child's face, it was too adorable for words. Solo saw the look on his brothers face and spoke for the younger boy.
"He doesn't think Squall is grumpy. He's just curious about him." Duo smiled at his brother, nodding, thankful that at least someone understood him. Squall rose his eyebrows, slightly surprised that the kid was curious about him. Usually people ignored him when he was quiet and brooding.
"Really?" He asked. Duo blushed as he ducked his head, nodding once more.
"Well what do ya want to know?" Selphie asked, happy that the orphan seemed to be interested in getting to know another person.
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Seifer wasn't sure how long he had been in that infernal closet before he heard voices outside the door. The were too far away for him to make out what they were saying, but he at least recognized one as that of his female captor. The door open suddenly and Seifer had to squint his eyes against the invading light. Kimi stood in front of him with another teen with hair to his waist. He looked no older then Squall.
"Well now, how are we today Seifer?" The brunette girl asked as he flipped her hair over her shoulder with a flick of her wrist.
Seifer bit back his smartassed reply and grumbled. "Fine."
The boy beside Kimi smirked as Kimi answered. "That's good. Now if you're a good boy and follow us we might not have to lock you in the closet again." The teen boy chuckled quietly, amused as both he and Kimi turned and started to walk. Seifer got up and followed scowling at the fact that he was acting like their dog.
The truth was Kimi looked no older than the boy beside her. It infuriated Seifer to know that his and Squall's fates rested in her hands.They walked through a maze of hallways, and stopped before a large wooden door. Upon opening it Seifer saw that the room looked like a medievil slave house. With torture devcies hanging along the wall and a large cage set in the center.
Suddenly, the doors slammed shut. Turning, Seifer saw the long haired boy standing in front of the doors, wearing a friendly smile. Suddenly two men stepped up to Seifer, and each grabbed an arm. The blonde started to struggle as the men drug him to the cage, but they proved to be stronger. Seifer fell against the side of the cage making it rattle, and the door was closed and locked on him.
"What the fuck is going on?" He growled.
The teen stepped forward, still smiling. "We're going to play a little game." He said as he motioned for the two men to back off. Both men nodded and moved to stand a short distance away, watching.
"So tell me... How much does that Squall mean to you?"The youthasked, as if making light conversation.
"Everything." Seifer answered immediately.
"Everything?" The teen asked. "But wasn't it you who broke his heart?"
Seifer glared, but slumped, for he knew it was true. "I didn't mean it. I would have went back, and apologized if you people didn't kidnap me."
"Is that so?" The teen commented, thinking for a moment.
"Yes it is." Seifer hissed.
"Now now. No need to get so upset.. We're all friends here..."
"Tch." Seifer snorted
Zeke continued to smile. " You should cheer up.. You'll get to see your friends soon enough..."
Seifer narrowed his eyes not trusting the teen. "What are you talking about?"
"We won't be keeping you here much longer, I promise." The teen answered. "And you needn't worry... I just want to talk for a bit before we let you go.. It wasn't fair of Kimi to keep you all to herself when we brought you here.." Seifer didn't like the sound of this.
"Tell me about Squall.." The teen asked as he pulled a chair that was hidden in a corner over and sat on it, just out of Seifer's reach.
"Why the hell should I? What do you want to know about him for?" Seifer asked.
"What have you got to lose?" The teen reasoned. "After all, I could have chosen to let Hughes and Louis overthere have their way, and tortured you.."
Seifer glanced at the two guys that had forceably shoved him inside this hell-hole of a cage. "Why do you want to know?" he asked again. "What's it to you?"
"Just making conversation."
Seifer growled. "That doesn't explain why you'd want to know. You have to be getting something from it."
"Why's that?" Zeke asked, his smile never faltering as he leaned forward slightly.
"Because guys like you don't just talk for no reason. You wouldn't ask that unless you needed some information or something." Seifer answered.
"What do you mean by 'guys like me'?"
"I don't know the brooding, quiet ones that like to kidnap people for no reason."
" Do I really look like the quiet, brooding kind of guy?" Zeke asked, amused.
"Yes you do. Why the fuck are you asking these fucking questions?" Seifer asked already getting annoyed with the little fuck.
"You know... This is no way to treat someone who has done nothing to you..." The longhaired teen pointed out as a lock of his dark brown hair slipped over his shoulder, danglingjust inches above the floor.
"You've annoyed me." Seifer replied.
"Dear me.." The boy chuckled. "It would seem that people get annoyed far too easily... After all, here I am trying to be nice and you're annoyed with me.. All I've done is ask a few simple questions.."
"You're infuriating and confusing, and you've got the air about you that makes it seem like you think your better then everyone else. Now what the hell are you here for anyway?" Seifer asked. "Speaking of, why the fuck am I here?"
"I simply wanted to talk."
"And you keep avoiding my questions." Seifer pointed out.
"As you do mine.." The teen pointed back.
Seifer growled and sat down in the corner deciding to ignore the infuriating boy. Zeke stood and put the chair back before walking to kneel just outside the cage, next to Seifer. "Why must people be so tempermental? You're almost as easy to aggrivate as the man who hired us..." He chuckled.
"Because I was kidnaped and thrown into a closet, and I don't even know why." Was the grumbled reply. "Who hired you?"
"It's because of Squall.. And I can't tell you... Client confidentiality" The youth shrugged.
"What do you mean 'it's because of Squall'?" Seifer looked up, confused.
"Our client hired us because you were to close to him.. It just wasn't acceptable, because you interfered too much.." The teen explained.
"Interfered too much? In what?"
"My clients plan.." Was the chuckled answer.
"What is he planning on doing to Squall?" Seifer asked, looking at the teen, anger flaming in he's eyes.
"I can't tell you. After all.. I've nothing to gain from telling you."
Seifer growled standing he rattled the cage. "What the fuck is that sick basterd planning on doing to Squall?"
Zeke stood, his smile still in place. "What would I get in return for giving you such important information?"
"What do you want?"
"Tell me about Squall?" He asked again, shrugging his shoulders.
Seifer narrowed his eyes. "What do you want to know exactly?"
"What's he like?" The teen asked.
Seifer relented what harm could it be? He really needed to know what this guy was planning..."He's Quiet most of the time, and stubborn."
"How stubborn?"
"About as much as you."
Zeke laughed. "I'm stubborn?"
"You're not?"
"What makes you say that I am?" Zeke asked.
"Whatever. He's just a stubborn person doesn't accept much help, and all that crap."
"I see.. What are his interests?"
Seifer thought a bit. "Gunblades." Sadly, thatwas all he could think of.
"Does he have any family?"
"Yes. A sister, a Matron... And his father turned up a few weeks ago."
"What's his father like?"
"Strange. I haven't talked to him much. I don't like him." Seifer answered.
"Why not?"
"Because I don't. It's just a first impression kind of thing."
"He is Squall's father..." The teen pointed out."Maybe you should give him a second chance?" He suggested.
"Why do you care?"
"I said we're all friends here.. And friends help friends, don't they?" The youth asked, amusement sparkling in his dark brown eyes.
"Were not friends."
"Why not?"
"Because I don't befriend my kidnapers, or anybody associated with them."
"Pity." Zeke turned to leave.
"Wait!" Zeke stopped and turned to face Seifer once more.
"Fine were friends, okay? Tell me what your boss is planning on doing to Squall." Seifer asked hopefully.
"I don't know." The teen answered before leaving.
"What!" Seifer shouted, punching the cage. "Fucking little asshole."
Zeke chuckled, hearing Seifer's outburst as the door closed behind him.
A few minutes later Kimi walked through the door. "My my.." She chirped. "You look upset... What's got you so riled?" She asked as she approached the cage.
Seifer snorted and ignored the girl, wondering how she could be so fucking chipper all the time.
"What?" She asked as she tilted her head to the side. "Are you ignoring me now?"
Seifer turned his head and leaned back against the cage. "Maybe I'll talk to you if you let me out.."
The brunette girl chuckled. "How about you talk to me, and then I let you out.." She countered.
"How about you let me go." Seifer growled.
"Can't do that." She said.
"Then I won't talk to you I guess." He said, closing his eyes and sighing. He needed to think of a way out of this place.
"Oh well." The girl sighed. "I was going to offer you the chance to speak to one of your friends.. But if you don't want it..." She shrugged. "I guess I have no reason to be here." She commented before turning to the two large men that still occupied the room. "Hughes! Louis!" She called out to them, causing them both to stand stock-still.
Seifer cursed. "And why should I believe that?" Said the blonde as both Hughes and Louis asked what Kimi wanted them to do.
The young female looked at Seifer. "I don't like to tell lies.. Neither does my associate." She explained before turning back to the grown men who awaited her command. " Since I have no business here, I suppose I'll just have to let you two play with him for a bit." She said smiling. "I'll be returning in one hour.. Try not to over do it..." She flipped her hair over her shoulder with a simple flick of her wrist before turning to leave.
Hughes and Louis both grinned sadistically. "Yes ma'am." They answered as the girl left, the door closing behind her
Hughes smirked as he continued to circle the cage and it's single occupant, banging the bar in his hand against those of the cage. "Well now.. It's been a while since Louis and I have had any fun... So let's play a game first..." Louis smirked and walked close to the trapped blonde.
"Yes." Holding up two hands he waved them in front of the blonds face. "Pick a hand any hand... Depending on which you choose will be what we do to you first. Hope you don't pick the press or pear!" He said with a loud laugh.
Hughes grinned as he walked up beside his partner. "So, little boy.. What shall we do first?"
The blonde shook his head. "I ain't playing none of your stupid games."
Louis frowned. "Well then...maybe we'll just do both."
"Oh my.." Hughes chuckled.
"Hughes...why don't you show him his place with that lovely bar you have..."
"What fun would there be with that?" The dark haired man laughed. " I say we let the paw show him for us.."
Louis smirked. "Yes good idea. You like cat's blondie?" He said directing the question to Seifer.
"I'm willing to bet he loves cats..." Hughes commented walking towards the cage door.
Seifer glared at the two. "I have no idea what the fuck you're talking about." He growled, not realizing the horrors the two men were speaking of.
"It's a simple question.. Do you, or do you not like cats?" Hughes replied as he opened the cage door, entering the prison to approach the blonde man.
"No. I fucking hate the little bastards." Seifer replied, standing cautiously, causing Louis to laugh out loud again.
"Such a shame." The larger, dark haired man answered as he grabbed Seifer by the arm. Seifer tried to pull his arm back. Growling he kicked the man in the knees and aimed a punch for his jaw, but Louis grabbed his arm
"Can't have any of that can we Hughes?" He said pulling out a rope and tying the struggling blonde's hands behind his back.
"Nope." Hughes answered as he chuckled. "Tell you what Louis.. You go tie him to the wall over there and I'll get the paw..." He offered.
Louis smirked and pulled the blonde to a wall. Seifer struggled but couldn't get free. Just as he was about to kick again aiming for behind the knee to make his dark haired captor fall, he was pushed into the wall,causing him to hit his head. While the blonde was dazed Louis shackled him to the wall preventing any movement. Meanwhile Hughes moved out of sight for a few moments, chuckling to himself. When he returned he held in his hands what looked like a large rake, the edges of which were very sharp. Seifer tried vainly to get free from the shackling. He could hear Hughes chuckle, but he couldn't see what the man was holding. Suddenly there was a roar of pain as what seemed to be 6 sharp knives tore at the skin of his back. Hughes laughed as he saw Seifer's body tense at the sudden pain as he slowly dragged the rake like device across the younger man's back.
"Why don't you scream? It'll hurt less if you do.." Hughes cooed as he dragged the rake down Seifer's back again, agonizingly slow. Seifer gritted his teeth almost biting through his tongue. His fists were curled in so tightly that the knuckles looked as white as snow, and blood started to seep from the half moon cuts his nails made on the palm.
"Aww.. Come on... " Hughes pushed as he leaned in close to lick at Seifer's ear. "If you scream I promise the pain'll stop.."
Seifer would have said something, and pulled away if the pain burning in his back wasn't so intense. Instead he let out a pained groan. Louis smirked and leaned up to the other ear.
"That wasn't a scream. We want a nice loud Scream. Scream. Come on you know it would make you feel better. Scream like a bitch."
"He doesn't want to play fair." Hughes pretended to pout as he pulled back. "Oh well." He sighed, turning to his partner. "Perhaps he should get the pear?" He suggested, smirking.
Louis grinned. "Yes, my turn." He replied before moving to pick up the pear shaped device. "You see blondie. The pear here." He said, moving the bloodied object in front of Seifer's face. "Is a most fun way to torture. It's inserted orally, and slowly we crank it open ripping your insides to shreds." He continued, slowly cranking it open in demonstration. "I think I'll shove it up your asshole. How does that sound?" Seifer gagged at the rotten scent that floated from the object.
"Mmm... That sounds fun... And maybe once we finish with that we should have our way with him?" Hughes asked as he stroked up to inside of Seifer's leg.
"Hmmm... Maybe we should fuck him first. After we're done with the pear, it would so wide open that we'd hardly feel it!" Louis replied.
"You're right... We should fuck this pretty boy first..." Hughes smirked.
Louis set the torture device down and sided up to Seifer, licking his cheek. Seifer shivered and tensed. Reaching down the dark haired captor started to unbutton the blonde's pants.
Just then the large wooden doors of the torture room opened to reveal the long haired teen from before. "What have we here?" He asked, his voice calm as rage sparked in his chocolate brown eyes.
hehe I already ditched my separating idea...oh well.
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