Hey, everybody. Smaller chappie.

I've been counting my pairings, and I have quite a lot. Zell/Adel in this chappy.

Warnings: Yaoi. Man-Adel.

Disclaimer: Wish Square would just announce that Seifer and Zell are a couple, because Square owns them, not me.

Chapter five

There was a buzzing on his door, and Odine growled, putting down the naughty picture of himself and Zell, completely drawn by hand (hence the bunny ears). Angrily he stormed to the door, opened it, and started to give the man a piece of his mind.

Instead, Seifer groin-kicked him and tossed him into the desk. He pointed his gunblade, eyes completely furious. Odine licked his lips. A dominant knight and a sexy sorceress… why, oh, why couldn't Hyne favor him and just give him control of both?

"Where is he?" Seifer hissed, shutting the door. "I know you've got him, and probably Kiros, too."

"Kiroz iz zick," Odine stated smugly, "and you may vizit him when you like."

Seifer fired his gun, and Odine winced. Realizing he was still alive, he gave a weak smile. "Ah, well, no bulletz meanz…"

"Galbadian Roulette," Seifer hissed, kicking the scientist.

Odine winced and angry threw a pen, and Seifer stabbed him lightly in the shoulder, something he'd recover from so Seifer could kill him later. "He iz wiz Adel! I cannot take you to him, or believe me," he stated, pulling the gunblade away, "I would. No beautiful iz worz my life."

Seifer growled, and took the blade away, cursing. "Damnit!" he kicked the door and the bottom hinges flew off.

"I could, of courze, take a mezzage…" Odine stated, realizing he could turn this horrible day around. "I need DNA, and for it, I'd be willing to pay you...one free mezzage to your boy. I do not zee him, of courze, now zat Adel haz taken him under his wing-"

"What?" Seifer demanded, and Odine held up a hand.

"Lizten to me. I take your mezzage, give to Zell through our networking zyztem." Odine licked his lips. "It iz good deal, yez?"

Seifer placed down his weapon, sighing. "I'll write the note," he stated, undoing his choker. "And give this to him."

Odine grinned, as Seifer glared at him, placing the choker in his pocket. "Good! I will make zure he getz it, becauze I am honezt, if quite inzane." Odine pulled Seifer over him. "Two wayz for DNA, and zen you go to Prezident, tell him, or SeeD, I do not care. Adel ztole my beautiful and I will see him punizhed." His hand trailed to the zipper of Seifer's pants, and Seifer's eyes closed.

"Just give him the message," he stated raggedly.

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Zell stretched. His shower was wonderful, and that was good. He was back into a dress, that was bad. His fear was ebbing away, and that was bad to the point of being ugly, usually a sign that something horrific was going to happen. During his entire day here the fight to flee had left him- perhaps it was the bangles, or something Adel did. Zell winced. His power seemed to try to force his emotions to change when Adel was around.

Edea never mentioned it. Though, Edea never really knew if he was a sorceress or not- he was sure he suspected, especially when Rinoa mentioned the light that had enveloped him. Matron had gasped and then invited him along as protection when she discussed things with Rinoa, usually sorceress things. Though he hadn't learned much, 'cause Rinoa would ask strange things, like, "what happens if I'm on my menstral cycle," or "why is it I can't use anything other than status changing magic? Why do I get wings when I can fly away or up high and do damage up where the enemy can't hurt me?"

So, Zell really didn't learn too much from those days.

Rinoa did know she was weaker than what she used to be. She knew she wasn't the same after Adel, not as strong, not as powerful.

And Adel knew about how strong Zell was. Earlier Adel had asked for a little bit of his power back, and Zell had gladly given it to him. It was a dazzling display of lights and emotions, and though Zell hadn't given Adel all his power, it was somehow heartening, like Zell was becoming human again.

Servants winced as Zell shut the last huge book he'd been trying to study. It was at Adel's insistence, and he'd been studying for some time. Rubbing his eyes, he got up and stretched, then shadowboxed. As his fists and feet moved, so did his thoughts.

He knew why he wasn't being affected by GFs anymore. Why Doomtrain could hit him and the effects wear away within seconds, Irvine had been completely shocked. The status thing was Rinoa's ability. He could heal away status magic freely.

He had Edea's ability. Not only did ice spears suddenly emerge, but he could manipulate fire and lightning as well and it was really, really cool, if he did say so himself.

He had Ultimacia's ability. Two, actually. He could give life to objects, as he found out earlier, and he was pretty sure he could send out dreams, though he hadn't tried. Though last night he had cried out to Seifer… Zell shook his head, kicking his shadow in the butt.

But he still didn't know Adel's ability, even with it.

Familiar hands presented themselves to Zell's scalp. Adel's power surged through him again, making him feel safe and submissive, though he didn't wish to feel either. Red hair, even redder than Irvine's, fell over his shoulder and purplish skin was in his peripheral vision.

"Studying hard?" Adel whispered in his ear. Zell nodded, shivering from the slight chill Adel seemed to give off. Think of Seifer…Think of Seifer…

"I brought dinner. Salad and some hot dogs."

Zell turned to look at him, trying not to drool. "Hot dogs?" he asked.

Adel poked his nose. "A whole plate of them, just for you."

Zell's face lit up like a candle and he moved to put the books away as fast as he could while Adel set the table. The servants had disappeared again. Sitting down, Zell noted he was much closer to Adel than before, and he was much hungrier than he had thought. Salad was set before him and Zell wondered briefly what the strange colored salad dressing was.

Adel managed to sit before him; his height ensured he'd be able to reach anything his boy would want. He placed a hot dog next to the salad and smirked as Zell took on a whole different expression. Such a pretty boy.

Adel took a bite of salad and Zell dived into the green leaves, taking smaller sizes so he could then save his jaw more a lot more hot dog.

There was an odd flavor to the dressing, a vinegar Zell was sure he had tasted before, though not in dressing. Yet the leaves were crisp and the radishes tasted good, and Zell finished the salad quickly, helping himself to the hot dogs. Adel watched amusedly as his pretty young sorceress wolfed them down with amazing speed. What a gift… Zell finished quickly and finished the meal with his water.

"Hungry?" Adel asked, and Zell blushed. Adel chuckled. "At least you're eating." He patted Zell's hand. "I'd get more, but resources are limited."

Somehow Zell couldn't care about why resources were limited and just kept drinking in Adel's eyes. "I-It's okay."

Right after those words, just like that, Adel was kissing him, demanding his compliance. Zell was screaming in his head and it faded as he responded, letting Adel's tongue explore his own mouth, teasing the invader though not enough to anger him. Adel's hands stroked Zell's sides and as soon as he had come, he pulled back. Zell actually made a noise. He wanted those lips back on his, those red eyes drinking in his form, those hands on him, those nails running down his sides.

Adel stood, moving to the bed and walking slowly, knowing Zell was staring at him like one of those hot dogs he had just eaten. "Have you learned anything?" Adel asked, lazily stretching on the bed and lay down on it.

Oh, yes, Zell's mind said. "I've learned a lot," Zell admitted, scratching his skin absentmindedly at the tingle. "Like why I can make ice spears and such."

Adel nodded. "Good. It would be pointless to have you learn nothing." Noting Zell hesitated, he sat up, drinking in the boy with the dress, the one whose hands could kill him if he let his guard down. The blonde was fighting with his dress, probably trying to deny everything Adel had made sure he felt.

Zell was breathing deeply, knowing Adel would kill him if he attempted to get what he wanted. Oh, he could barely move, it was this strong. He felt so flushed, and Adel looked so dominant, and he thought more dirty thoughts before staring into those red eyes.

"Something with your dress, Zell?" Adel asked, standing and walking over. Zell nodded, bangs falling into his face. Adel placed his hands on Zell's shoulders, took the sipper in his mouth, and pulled it down, happily seeing how low the sipper went. Kissing gently along Zell's spine, he managed to slip Zell out of his dress, the boy whimpering as he fell into Adel's chest. Adel curled his arms around the near-naked boy, kissing around the choker.

"Adel…" Zell moaned, distracted of all guilt by the play of Adel's hand on his chest. "Adel, please…" Zell choked on his words, shame filling him. Before he could scold himself, Adel whispered in his ear.

"Please what, boy?" Adel asked, licking the ear on the inside and out.

This caused much squirming until the blonde realized he quite enjoyed it. Zell knew what it was he wanted; it felt very similar to what Odine had forced on him. But this wasn't forced, this was sudden, this wasn't creepy and perverted in front of cameras or on the examination table. Zell could only make a small noise to tell Adel, a whimper.

Since when had he been so submissive? It didn't matter, he wanted Adel inside him. "Adel…"

Adel's hand dipped into his returned boxers, and Zell gasped, his hands on Adel's wrist almost painfully. "Yes…please, Adel…"

Adel nuzzled Zell's neck. "What is it you want, boy?"

Zell swallowed. "Fuck me, Adel!" he begged, tugging on Adel's dress. Adel stopped, hands trailing slightly back to Zell's chest. Zell actually whined.

"Shh, boy," Adel stated, grinding his hips against Zell's ass, letting Zell feel him. "I'm quite big. Are you-" He paused as Zell was shamelessly grinding back. Zell's hands wrapped around the back of Adel's neck and it was too delicious.

"Please." The voice had need laced all within it, and the husky promise around it had Adel shaking. Oh, the boy could creep into his head, his emotions. Adel pulled on Zell's boxers, leading him to the bed and lay Zell down. Going over to the door he flicked off the lights. The only light left was by the bed, illuminating the perplexed looking on Zell's face. Adel unhooked his dress, holding it up as he softly instructed Zell to take off his boxers.

Oh, Zell was beautiful. Zell looked at him, waiting, calling Adel to him with his eyes. Adel dropped the dress, walking over to Zell, watching as his eyes got big and his panting continued. They wrapped hands around each other, gasping for each other as their lengths touched.

"Adel!" Zell cried, and Adel kissed him reassuringly, though it wasn't like Seifer. The kisses were around his chest and Adel latched onto a nipple, his hand searching for the lube he always had. As he found it, he coated his hand in it and pressed a finger into Zell. Adel was impatient to watch his boy come. Zell couldn't help but cry out as the finger slipped inside him.

Adel licked Zell's lips, searching around before he reached in with two fingers. Then he scissored them, moving them around, listening to Zell as Zell breathed raggedly, moans and whimpers in his breath.

"Please, Adel," Zell whimpered, thrusting hips a little more.

Suddenly Zell gasped, loosing all control he had left. He reached up and tried to force Adel's hand further. "Ohh... Adel, please…ahhh…"

Grinning wickedly, Adel removed his fingers in time to Zell's breathing.

Slowly, he positioned himself and penetrated the boy. Zell was gasping and withering better than any effect the Pain spell would have.

"Oh, Oh, Adel," Zell moaned again. "Ha- harder…"

Adel complied, watching hungrily as Zell's head flew back, throat exposed. Unable to help himself, Adel dived in for the flesh and suckled it harshly, the collar falling to the floor.

Zell spasmed and came suddenly, crying out and his back arched and Adel smirked into Zell's neck. Yes, his boy had been worth it. Was still worth it.

"Zell," Adel breathed, coming after him, locked in a bliss he'd only been in once before. As they calmed down, Adel pulled out and pulled Zell to him. The last thing Zell saw before passing out was the red hair covering them both, and he willingly set his head against Adel's chest.

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His ass hurt, Zell remembered. He opened his eyes and was aware of strands of red hair over him and his choker was gone. His power was simmering within him, the bangles threatening to burst with the strongest one gone. There was a hand on his hip, he realized.

The entire night's events played out in his head, and Zell felt sick. Really sick. He squirmed out of the bed and made it to the toilet before his stomach heaved and he vomited, tears pouring down his face. Each time he urped he just felt worse, and by the time he finished, he was shaking violently.

"Seifer," he whispered before he almost vomited again, so desperate to feel Seifer's arms, to hear his voice tell Zell it was all right. But Seifer wasn't there, only Adel…

Adel, Zell leaned over the toilet again, still trying to avoid the squeezing of his stomach. What had he done? Why had he done this?

"Seifer," he whispered again, wanting to feel Seifer's warm chest, the security the taller blonde offered.

He could almost hear Seifer's voice, could almost se Seifer's face and as he looked down, he realized he didn't know where he was. He looked up, seeing a familiar face.

It wasn't Seifer. It was Rinoa. Rinoa looked at him worriedly.

"Get Seifer!" Zell called out to her. "Get my knight!"

Rinoa's face turned to shock. "He is your knight?" she asked, horrified. "He came to us last night and begged for Squall to listen, but Squall had him placed in custody instead. If he's your-" she fell silent.

"He is!" Zell yelled at her again.

Suddenly everything shattered and Zell was flung out of the link, realizing Adel was replacing the bangles on his arm as an effort to keep him quiet. His power flared angrily, but then died down as Adel placed a drop of some concoction on his lips.

Zell was unable to move, and yet his power was still strong. He could see Adel as Adel glared over him. Adel picked him up and flushed the toilet, throwing him onto the bed in the same manner he had Seifer. With that, Adel fell on top of him.

As soon as he realized Zell was looking at him, he slapped Zell quite hard, even for the martial artist's standards. "Stupid boy!" he yelled. "You'd spoil everything!"

Zell felt a tear roll down his cheek. He wanted to spoil everything, so he could see Seifer again. Seifer'd even bit his pride and gone back to Squall for him.

Adel calmed a little at the tear. "But you don't know where to lead them. And you won't leave." Suddenly Adel was tightly holding him, crushing him, almost. "Not like he did." And with that, Adel kissed Zell gently and pulled off.

"I'm going to kill that knight of yours," Adel told Zell, and Zell whimpered.

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Adel hadn't come back, and Zell was grateful for that. He found he eventually could move, though the hours had passed. Zell was presently looking at a closet that was completely closed, and it seemed to have the same lock as his choker. Something called to him from inside it, though he couldn't open it at all. Sighing, he moved back to the chair, the simple movements almost exhausting.

What had Adel done to him? He angrily leaned back in his chair.

The door opened and a smell attacked his senses. Sighing, he looked at Odine, who was grinning evilly. Zell swallowed.

"Hello, my pretty. I have a mezzage for you."

Zell didn't say anything, knowing Adel could, and would, do anything to him at this moment. Odine chuckled walking behind him. "Head up," he sated, and Zell obeyed, his eyes starting to unfocus. Something metal attached itself around his neck, and he lifted his hand up to it. "You zhould be mine," Odine whispered.

Zell simply nodded, and a piece of paper was handed to him. Odine petted Zell's head and left, taking the smell with him. Zell's thought returned and he felt the choker. It was only a thin strip of metal and…

Hyne, it was Seifer's, he realized. Quickly he undid the note reading it.

Zell- I'll be there as soon as I can. I'm asking SeeD to help, but I may have to go in by myself. I'll get you out, I promise. I love you.

-Your knight,

Seifer.

Zell smiled and held the note to his chest, the only thing that had made him happy in a long while. He looked up at the closet and realized that something else was radiating from it. Sadness, regret. He took a step closer.

"I wouldn't touch that if I were you," came a voice, and Zell jumped. He turned to face a servant. "The Sorceress does not like his things to be touched."

"What's in it?" Zell asked, and his face turned to horror as the Servant explained.

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See, this is what makes life fun, these cliffhangers. Anyway. My pairs for this fic: Adel/Zell, Odine/Zell, Seifer/Zell (Zell gets laid a lot in this fic, actually), Seifer/Odine. Not really your average parings, and that's what makes it fun to write. Adel enjoys this side of him, too, 'cause he can threaten to do other things to Zell if he can't touch Zell once a chapter or so.