Author's Note: So this chapter is a bit... different. This whole story so far has been an attempt to improve my ability to write different types of content such as action, suspense, and of course fluff/smut. This chapter touches on the last once more but in a more hardcore fashion than before and may not be to the tastes of all of my readers.

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Marken: Thank you for your Christmas well wishes and I loved your mini-rant because it is how I feel so often about Angeal myself! I hope you find this chapter just as enjoyable as the last and that you had an amazing Christmas/Holiday/Day of Joy. Happy early New Year!

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Content Warning: Sexual Content (Threesome & Double Penetration - Anal) and Drinking

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Chapter 28

The Tuesday following their tumble in the VR room was Angeal's actual birthday and the five gathered at the 1st's apartment for dinner. Unfortunately, their happy occasion was slightly dampened when Genesis arrived with a deployment letter along with one last gift for Angeal. The mission would take the fiery 1st off continent for two weeks at least but he refused to let the news spoil their night.

Having already received gifts on Saturday from them all, Angeal could only laugh when presented with the wrapped bottle of alcohol. As he unwrapped it however, his laugh cut off to an astonished silence.

"How... Seriously Gen, how did you get a bottle of this?" The shocked question was enough to pique Talin's curiosity, and he craned his neck to try reading the label. The image of a large dragon breathing fire was encircled by a silvery script that read Bahamut Breath.

"Oh, well, I know a guy who is a friend of an old collector, you know how it goes." The lazy explanation and pretended indifference were ruined by the little twinkle of mischief in Gen's eyes.

Not sure what the deal was, Talin whispered questioningly to Zack, "What's so special about it? Is it rare or something?" Zack laughed at his lover's confused expression before asking Angeal for the bottle to show Talin.

"It's not just rare, it's the only alcohol that's strong enough to get even us 1st Class SOLDIER's drunk," Having been handed the bottle, he showed the Cadet the bright red warning across the bottom section of the label. It read, "Not for general consumption! Drink at own risk!"

Angeal took the bottle back and placed it into a glass cabinet of other alcohol. "The company only made a single batch of the stuff so finding a bottle is getting harder and harder." Hands now free of the expensive alcohol, 'Geal pulled Gen into a hug to thank him for the gift. "Since we all have things to do tomorrow, I think we better save that bottle for another time."

As it turned out, they saved the bottle for only two weeks. Sephiroth's birthday had always been a bit of a mystery, even to himself. When Angeal and Genesis joined Shin-Ra and befriended the then near-silent teenager, they had been sad to learn that he didn't know it and pushed him to just pick a date in a time of year he liked.

At the time he just picked a random date, May 2nd, but as time went on, he found that he liked having something to look forward to celebrating with his friends each year. This time around, his chosen birthday fell on a Saturday. Even better, it was the day after Genesis returned from his extended mission, giving them all a reason to enjoy themselves.

Sephiroth always insisted that he didn't need gifts but even he couldn't deny the enjoyment of receiving thoughtful presents. They had gathered in the General's apartment for lunch instead of breakfast this time to allow Genesis to sleep in. It had given Talin time to wrap his present at Angeal's place before heading over.

The Cadet hadn't been sure what to get at first but had an idea after spending an evening with his mentor cleaning his butterfly blades while Seph worked on Masamune. He had noticed the dwindling supply of cleaners and oils used to keep the great sword at its best and, knowing just who to ask, traced his path back to the weapon shop in Sector 4. The gift was a very welcome one. Not only did he need the supplies sooner than later, it saved him the annoying, and sometimes awkward, trip out into Midgar.

Having known that he might be away when the General's birthday came, Genesis and Angeal had already arranged a gift together. Face full of excited anticipation, Gen handed over a simple black box as he sat next to Sephiroth on the couch. Unsure if he trusted the capricious man not to include a prank with his gift, the box was opened slowly. When nothing jumped out or exploded with glitter, he looked inside and was captivated by the glinting silver within.

It was an elegantly designed buckle in the style of a wing with feathers floating on thin chains along one edge. Within the main body of the wing and each of the feathers, were slots for mini-Materia that would make it look like it was decorated by small gemstones.

Genesis and Angeal knew they had chosen well by the softness in the General's voice when he thanked them. Not wanting to ruin the moment but eager to also present his gift, Zack nudged his way onto the couch and admired the buckle for a moment before handing over his own little box. Inside was a standard size Materia that Zack informed him was a strong ice type with a special blizzard ability.

"You should try it out!" the bouncy 1st said as he was about to put it away. "C'mon, it really is a great one, you have to give it a shot so I can see if you like it!" Smiling indulgently, Sephiroth agreed and they all made the quick walk across the hall to the training room.

Not needing a gauntlet for anything but the strongest Materia, the Silver SOLDIER made his way to the center of the room followed by the others. The safest place for anyone not controlling a blizzard spell would be in the eye of the storm so they kept close as he raised his hand... except Zack.

In the moments before the spell was cast, Angeal looked around and saw the young 1st way back by the door with a grin a mile wide. "Stop!" The warning was too late as the wind and cold spun around them and then turned into a blizzard of confetti instead of snow.

Cutting off the spell as soon as he could, didn't stop the explosion of colorful paper from covering all four, and as a group, they turned to glare at the now laughing Zack. Faster than Talin had ever seen them move, the 1sts were bolting after the prankster as he ran. It didn't take them long to capture him.

Still laughing at the success of his gag gift, he was unrepentant even as handfuls of confetti were shoved down his shirt, pants, and scrubbed into his hair for good measure. Only slightly satisfied with their payback, Angeal all but ordered Zack to clean up the mess while the rest of them dusted off as much as possible before heading back to the apartment. The little chuckle of "Worth it." was all they heard before the door closed on the disaster of a training room.

While Zack cleaned the room, the others got to work cleaning themselves and each other. Somehow, in that short span of seconds, the frustrating paper had worked its way into their shirts, hair, and even boots. The result was Talin helping pick the colorful flakes from Genesis' hair while Angeal helped Seph.

When Talin finished, Gen pulled him to sit in his lap to do the same. He didn't have as much hair to clean but even when no more bits of paper fluttered into the trash can, the Commander continued playing with his hair. Long since accustom to this form of touch and attention from the auburn-haired man, Talin just closed his eyes and leaned back.

Tired from a long week of training, the teen gladly complied when he was shifted to lay curled up with Gen on the couch. The quiet whispers at his ear of "Sleep, Little Bird. Get some rest." were unnecessary. Half asleep already, Talin simply nuzzled deeper into the 1st's chest and gave a quiet sigh when a hand began running through his hair again.

Angeal waited for the Cadet's heartbeat to slow to a sleeping rhythm before speaking quietly. "You know I told him, right?" The content smile on Gen's face turned a little devious.

"Oh, I know, but I haven't asked yet and he hasn't said yes." The arms encircling the smaller form tightened slightly, "I'm just enjoying being the big spoon for once."

It took Zack over an hour to clean up the mess he had created and upon returning only received help from Talin to pick his hair clean. Having planned already to spend the day together, they enjoyed dinner and then decided to open the bottle of Bahamut Breath. The older 1st's had already tried it several years ago but it was new to Zack and Talin.

Fearing for his health, the Cadet only tried a small sip at first. The burn of the amber liquid in his mouth, down his throat, and in his nose was like drinking fire. The effects were almost instantaneous. Having expected the dizziness that overcame the teen, Angeal had been sitting with him for his first sip and held him to his side chuckling as he clung to the supporting body. The flavor was almost nonexistent in the extremely powerful drink but the aftertaste was at least pleasant.

Watching the Commanders slowly enjoying their own drinks was more enjoyable to Talin than actually drinking. Each time they took a sip, their eyes would pulse brightly with Mako as it fought to combat the effects. The normally dim glow of Angeal's eyes brightened to a deep sapphire color, Zack's shown a radiant sky blue, and Genesis, who was drinking faster than the others, had a teal gaze that kept sliding back to Sephiroth's. The General's eyes, which always glowed that crystal green, now practically sparkled like the faceted center of a gemstone.

Every so often, Talin accepted a tiny sip but mostly he just listened as their conversation, and actions, became more affected by the drink. Sitting between Zack and Angeal, Talin would occasionally feel a hand petting down his back, neck, or squeeze gently on his knee. The older SOLDIER pulled him to lean against his side and nuzzled the top of his head just as Zack scooted over and dropped a kiss on Talin's neck.

The shiver that the kiss caused made them both press in closer. Apparently, the attention to the Cadet did more than they'd intended. A flurry of movement distracted the two mildly drunk 1st's and their flustered Cadet who turned in time to see Genesis pounce on the General. Stradling his lap in the heavy chair, Gen wasted no time capturing his lips in a kiss that quickly turned passionate.

The three watched for a moment, the two SOLDIERs appreciating the view and Talin unable to look away as his mind fought the reaction of his body. When the Commander broke the kiss and moved down to kiss and lick the exposed neck, Sephiroth opened his eyes and gave one simple command, "Out."

Talin didn't need to be told twice. With a quick pull, he got free of the arms that had been holding him and started heading for the door.

"Think he means us too, Geal," Zack rose and almost tripped catching himself just in time. The stumble made Talin turn back. Crap, are they gonna need help? His worry was confirmed when Angeal also stumbled upon standing and the teen quickly moved to support the larger 1st.

Finding himself staggering under the weight, Talin pulled Mako to bolster his strength and lead him, and a less inebriated Zack, from the apartment. Getting out and into the hall, the door closed just as the sound of tearing fabric and a groan reached their ears.

His mind was racing. He had seen them act affectionately towards one another often enough but the heat of that exchange, the raw lust in Sephiroth's eyes when he'd looked up... Talin's heart kicked hard remembering those eyes.

"Where to, Red?" Zack had been just standing next to him as his thoughts left him frozen in place. Realizing he needed to get these two home, Talin started pulling a half-aware Angeal along towards his apartment.

"Help me get Angeal back to his place," breathing heavily from the weight he was all but carrying, he was happy that the walk wasn't far and that Zack was there to help him with the door. By far the hardest part was climbing up the stairs to the second floor. Then, led by Zack, they went down the hall and made it to the bedroom.

Shuffling into the room, he had just shifted Angeal to sit on the bed when the soft click of the door closing made him look back. Leaning against the door, Zack's eyes glowed an unearthly blue in the darkened bedroom. "What..." A quick pull had Talin falling forward to land astride Angeal's lap on the bed.

The glow of sapphire blue still burned brightly as he looked up before fisting his hand in Talin's hair and pulling him down for a kiss. Brain a jumble of emotions and thoughts, he didn't know if he should give in to the kiss or pull away. When Angeal pulled him down to grind his hips against the prominent arousal, Talin about gave in, till he heard the sound of clothing hit the floor.

His eyes snapped open and he wrenched back from the heated kiss just as Zack came up behind him. Angeal moved forward to lay a string of wet kisses along his neck and hands tilted Talin's head back to look up. Zack looked far more sober than he had earlier as he leaned down, giving only a brief kiss before pulling back to look at the Cadet.

"Zack? Are you..." Talin's heart was thudding hard in his chest as he was held between the two.

"Sober?" The laughing smile held no hint of the previous effects of alcohol, "Yes, and so are you." He leaned down again to give another slow kiss all the while, Angeal was rubbing his hands up under Talin's shirt, massaging his back as he held the awkward position.

Another roll of hips under his made him gasp, and Zack pulled back to look him in the eye. "I know you had this on your list of firsts... So? Yes or no, Red?" Angeal paused and pulled back, still looking thoroughly buzzed but no longer outright drunk.

The sudden lack of caressing hands and wandering lips did nothing to slow his thundering heart or cool the growing arousal he felt at being between the two very hot SOLDIERs. How could he resist?

Lifting one hand to pull Zack's mouth to his, he simultaneously ground his hips down into Angeal's. Hands that had been holding him up now moved to pull his shirt up and off, ending his kiss with Zack, and then he was pulled to lay on top of Angeal as the man leaned back on the bed.

The sound of fabric and the thud of boots hitting the floor was soon followed by a tug at Talin's own boots. As soon as they were gone, Geal sat up again and stripped his shirt off before reaching past the Cadet. Seeing Zack pulled down into a fiery kiss made him freeze and his throat go dry. In an instant, Talin's mind flew back to the other kiss he had seen that night, the heat in the normally cool green eyes that had looked up at him...

Breaking their kiss, Angeal lifted Talin from his lap and rolled him onto the bed but didn't follow. Zack did. Taking his time to kiss and lick his way up the Cadet's body, he paid special attention to each nipple before moving up to claim a deep kiss. Talin let his hands wander over Zack's muscled chest, caressing down washboard abs before reaching lower to grasp lightly at the hot length of his erection.

The groan that spilled into his mouth was repeated as Talin continued to rub and explore. The bed dipped to the side of them and then hands were pulling the buckles and closures of his pants. At the light pull, Talin lifted his hips and the cargos were tossed away. The bed again dipped as Angeal moved.

Zack pulled back just as the redhead was lifted to lean against the big SOLDIER's chest. They weren't laying down but leaned back against the headboard. Before he could figure out what the plan was, Angeal slid his hands under Talin's knees and pulled them apart, hooking them over his own spread legs.

A fire hot blush burst to life on Talin face as he instinctively tried to close his legs, but Zack was already there. "Easy, Red." He leaned forward and gave the Cadet a light kiss. "Let us take care of you..." As Zack leaned further down, Angeal turned Talin's face up and drew him into a devouring kiss right before a slicked finger slipped inside him. Pleasure hit him like lightning as Zack found his prostate and worked another finger in.

Angeal's other hand wrapped around Talin's cock just as a third finger was added. The Cadet panted and gasped at the dual sensation but was never given enough to send him over. Just as he neared the edge, the fingers stopped their stroking and slipped out. A frustrated groan from him was met with a smile from Zack as he quickly slicked himself up.

Talin's frustration ended as the young SOLDIER leaned down and prodded gently into the tight heat, working deeper with every thrust. Legs held wide by Angeal, Zack went deep. The Cadet up till this point had buried his hands into the blankets, clawing and clenching the fabric, but he needed release.

Angeal had been enjoying watching from over Talin's shoulder as he held the writing redhead but decided that he wasn't going to be just an observer any longer. Seeing the hand moving, the Commander made his move and took hold of the leaking erection and started stroking. With a cry that Zack muffled with a kiss, Talin bucked into the hot hand and back against the length still inside him.

*********************Content Warning: DP-A*********************

Breathing hard, he opened his eyes and realized that Zack still hadn't finished. Not only that, but Angeal was still patiently waiting for his turn... A thought came to Talin all at once, but he wasn't sure if it would work. Or if his lovers would go for it.

Zack saw thoughts swimming in Talin's eyes and the moment that he came to a decision on something. When the teen pulled him down to whisper in his ear, more due to embarrassment than not wanting anyone to hear, Zack's eyes about popped at the suggestion. "What if... you both take me... together?"

Angeal looked just as startled and started to shake his head till Talin lifted his head to look at him. "Are you sure, T? Neither of us are small..." The blush on the Cadet's face was a nervous one but also mixed with the heat of excitement.

"I wanna try..." Seeing Talin's determination, Zack thought of a plan.

"If you're sure about this," he nodded again "Ok, then I have an idea to help you relax." Leaning down he kissed Talin as he slowly pulled out. "Keep him warmed up for me 'Geal." With that, Zack dashed out of the room.

Angeal still wasn't sure but it was no hardship to 'keep him warmed up'. When the other 1st came back, the sight he found was enough to have him hard as a rock again. Still in the same position, Angeal was kissing Talin senseless as he worked three fingers deep and spread them to stretch for what was going to be a tight fit.

Crawling onto the bed, Zack held up what he brought and Angeal pulled back from the kiss while he continued his ministrations. Talin turned his head just in time to be caught in a kiss and then he felt liquid leek into his mouth from Zack's. Alcohol? The burn was familiar and with a sudden realization, he almost choked as he swallowed. Bahamut Breath.

Not what he had expected, but it would certainly work and he agreed to the idea. When Zack leaned in again with slightly more, he swallowed and could feel the lightheadedness similar to the night of drinking before his birthday. After a third kiss full of fire, Talin shook his head when asked if he wanted more.

Setting the bottle to the side and well out of reach, Zack leaned past the Cadet to kiss Angeal. The big SOLDIER was still dubious about his idea but the drink had done as intended. Already hard again, Talin was panting from the continued attention till Angeal lifted him and slowly started pushing himself in. Pants turned to moans from both as the length disappeared.

Once the redhead was fully settled, Zack lubed his fingers again and began working to make room for himself. Talin felt the additional finger slide in and moaned. Angeal continued kissing and distracting the Cadet while he withheld his need to move. It was tight and just got tighter as another slicked finger found its way in.

All the sensations blended together for Talin. He was overwhelmed by the mix of the passionate kiss, the cock already hot and deep inside him, and the hand that was massaging his own leaking erection. The only thing keeping him from truly enjoying it all was the lack of real movement other than the fingers that kept stretching him wider.

At last, Zack lined himself up, Angeal lifted Talin, and slowly brought him back down on both of them. Deep ocean locked with sky blue as they shared the moment that they both slid inside and Talin clutched tightly to Zack's shoulders. The discomfort was minimal but the stretch, the fullness, was beyond words. Without thinking, he rolled his hips and the intense feeling pulled a rough moan from the slender throat. Before he could do it again, Angeal gently pulled him back into the same position from earlier.

Zack followed as they shifted back, leaning over his two lovers as he started moving. A slow push-pull that had him gasping with each careful thrust. Angeal took up the rhythm a moment later and Talin felt like he was going crazy. The trade between being almost painfully full followed by raw emptiness was bliss and torture all in one.

As their Cadet's body tried to make sense of the conflicting sensations, Angeal and Zack were slowly losing their minds. The friction between them, the heat, the tight grip around them both, it was great, but they needed more. Angeal tried changing his pace to the opposite of Zack's and the result was perfect. A choked cry of pleasure from the redhead reassured them, and they sped up.

The feeling of one coming in as the other pulled out pushed Talin to the edge but not over just yet. Again, the two sped up and Talin's moans increased to rasping pleas as they thrust into him harder. Suddenly it was too much.

Kicked over the edge by a thrust of one of his lovers past his prostate, his back arched as the orgasm overtook him. The two SOLDIERs didn't slow down but kept going for a few moments longer. Zack broke first and thrust deep as he came long and hard while Angeal continued a few more powerful thrusts before his own release tore through him with a strangled roar.

All three were exhausted from the experience but the 1st's still took care to pull free carefully from the almost unconscious Cadet before rolling to lay on either side of him. Talin still rode a wave of euphoria as he was laid over on his side. He was sore, no doubt about that, and would probably hurt like hell tomorrow, but gods it was worth it.

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Finally catching his breath, Zack made quick work of cleaning them up, deciding they could shower in the morning. The young SOLDIER pulled a blanket up as he snuggled back in against Talin and was pulled closer when Angeal's arm curled over both of them. The faded glow of deep ocean blue eyes met his once more before closing.

Zack's enhanced eyesight didn't need light to admire the view of his bedmates. Angeal looked like a snoozing tiger, curled protectively around Talin's sleeping form. For several moments he just lay there, capturing the image in his mind. Was this how things would be from now on?

The thought had been on his mind for a while. Ever since he'd received permission to date Talin in fact. In the years since he and the other 1sts had been together, they'd never invited someone in like this. Yet here, cuddled tightly between himself and Angeal, was Talin.

This one's worth keeping. The thought was quiet but persistent and he agreed. Genesis had already spoken his interest, loudly and often. The only holdout was Sephiroth... Stopping himself from a small laugh that might wake the sleepers, he laid his head back down and closed his eyes. If Gen was right, Seph wouldn't be a holdout forever.