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Chapter 6: Demon and Plans

The ship arrived a bit earlier then expected with the help of the ocean currents. Soldiers were unloading the supplies and getting off. Zack was next to Vincent babbling about the knife throw incident and how he should show him. He was also trying to convince the gunman to teach him first since he is a friend. The man though wasn't really paying attention to what the boy was saying. His crimson eyes were focus upon the trees where there was armed people hidden within the branches. His right hand was unbuckling his Quicksilver. He asked the boy, "Zack, are we meeting any of Shinra forces here?"

"No," Zack replied confused by the change of subject, "they are too busy defending the base. Why?"

Without answering, the gunman quickly shot two down and injured two more. The Soldiers were surprised, but spurred into action swiftly. They eliminated the remaining terrorist. Sephiroth walked over to Vincent and asked, "Is there any more of them?"

"Not that I sense," the gunman replied flatly, "your Soldiers got the others."

The general gave a prompt nod and yelled at his troops to get ready to depart. A bustle of activity began as Soldiers quickly moved. "I doubt there are more ahead," the swordsman redirect his attention back to pale beauty, "but just in case, I would like you to scout ahead with Angeal."

Vincent nods and leave Zack side. He could hear the boy's protest. "Wait, can I go?"

"No Zack," the general stated sternly, "I need you to lead Squad 5 and 6."

The gunman knew the boy lost the argument and scanned the area for the First. Once he spotted him, the pale man stood beside Angeal. He stated plainly, "Sephiroth wants us to scout ahead."

The First burrow his brows and asked, "What about Zack?"

"He is to lead Squads 5 and 6," Vincent replied simply.

With a nod he tells a nearby dark blonde Soldier to lead Squad 3. After the order, they went into the forest. They each took a side until they could barely see each other and moved forward in a sweep of the area. The gunman saw signs that people have come through, but nothing was within the last few hours. They mad a steady pace ahead going due west towards the base. They had been at it for a while when a phone ringing broke the silence. His crimson eyes darted towards the source, which was Angeal. The First pulled it out and answered, "Hello Seph … ... … yeah we can...okay, bye."

Vincent was by his side when the man put the phone away. Angeal explained, "He wants us to find a goo place to set up camp. They have started marching now that all the ships are unloaded."

The gunman nods and clarified, "I assume he wants them to march til sunset."

"That is the idea."

With that, they scouted ahead once more. After few hours, Vincent began actively searching for a good campsite. He spotted a small clearing to the right. Once he gave a persicue glance, he spoke loudly, "Angeal!"

The First looked over in surprise by the unusual loudness of the Turk. He came over swiftly thinking something was wrong. The pale man just stated, "This would be an ideal location. It has freshwater over there." He pointed it out with his human hand.

"Looks good, but let's do a sweep to be sure it is safe."

With an exchange of nods, they explored the area. There wasn't anything of suspicion. Within thirty minutes or so, the Soldiers arrived where Angeal was plain to see. He gave orders of how the camp was to be set up. Vincent on the other hand was up in a tree. He jumped down catching the attention of Sephiroth and a few nearby Soldiers. The gunman went straight to the general and stated, "I would like to be part of tonight's patrol."

"We have plenty of-"

He interrupted Sephiroth firmly, "I can take first shift."

It was plain that the general didn't understand, but how could he. He didn't have the demon nagging at him to let him out. Let alone his murmurs of murdering Sephiroth. "Fine," the general reluctantly agreed. He pointed over to a tent that was set up by some other Soldiers, "That is our tent."

Vincent nodded and took the briefcase out from under his cloak and set it in their tent. Within minutes, the camp was set up and watches began. The gunman leaned against a tree debating on whether to let Chaos out. He knew the demon would like to kill something and he wanted to be further away from the Soldiers so they wouldn't see the demon. Not to mention, he took watch duty seriously and the demon obviously didn't. His ears perked up at the sound of someone approaching. He would of spur into action if he didn't smell Sephiroth's scent. He was trying to be sneaky. I wonder why he is trying so hard to sneak up on me? What purpose would it serve? Is it a test in his skills or what? The gunman sighed and asked, "Did you want something?"

He could tell the general was slightly upset at not catching him off guard. Though he hardly paid attention to his reaction with the demon's opinion. Of course he wants something. He wants you. He wanted to ask what the demon meant, but the swordsman stated concernedly, "You seem...distracted." Vincent sighed trying to pay attention to the man and ignore Chaos. The swordsman continued, "Something wrong?"

Yeah! You're still pestering us. I want out and you should die while I'm out. Vincent. Let. Me. OUT. The gunman winced as he explained, "Chaos has been...irritable."

Irritable. Only because you won't let me out and he has been hanging around. Curious green eyes watched him closely as he asked, "Why?"

Oh, I'll gladly tell you. The Turk bit his lip before he stated, "He wants out, but..."

The swordsman smirked and finished, "You don't want anyone to know of his existence." The gunman nodded. "Then let him out. Great idea.

Vincent eyes widened to the point that Sephiroth was concerned. The Turk hardly showed emotions to anyone else it would be a normal surprise reaction, but for him it was panic. The man stated with some fear laced in his voice, "But he'll want to fight."

The general smiled. I would love to test the demon's strength. He offered simply, "Then he can fight me."

The man's face paled and panic was plain to see as he replied stiffly, "You don't know wha-"

He suddenly dropped to the ground. The smile faded as the swordsman went to his side and said, "Vincent?"

The gunman seem to be in pain his eyes scrunch closed tightly. His claw digging into the dirt deeply while his right hand gripped his cloak tightly. When he opened his eyes, they flickered from red to yellow. He gruffly commanded, "Sephiroth. Back off. He's...ah."

The general did so as he stared at a familiar scene being played before him. Crimson eyes turned golden. The body became blue tinge and larger as the bones shifted. Chaos chuckled darkly, "So, the boy wants to play with me."

Sephiroth smiled pleasantly, "Pleasure to meet you in person, so to speak."

"Funny child," the demon stated angrily, "I'll-" He winced and sighed with annoyance. "I won't Vincent," he yelled with his eyes seemingly vacant, "so stop nagging!" The swordsman frowned in confusion, but before he could consider what just happened the demon asked, "So ready to fight silver child?"

The general just nodded without drawing his sword, which irritated the demon more. Chaos attacked with his claws angrily. Sephiroth just dodged side to side. The demon was faster then he expected. The claw swiped at him from the left forcing him to draw his sword to block. The swordsman now attacked and they continue to exchange blows back and forth without either getting injured. They both were concentrating on the battle determined to figure out the other's weakness. After an hour or so, Chaos sensed another human coming towards them. His claw grabbed hold of the sword that cut into him. He stated , "Someone is coming." Green eyes focused on his yellow ones. He continued with hatred laced into his tone, "I will let you know one thing. I don't like you or trust you, child of Hojo."

The demon let go both the sword and his form. The sickening sound of bones grating accompany the change to human. Vincent looked drawn and pale. He was barely holding himself up. Sephiroth finally put the pieces together. He stated without a doubt, "You were trying to hold him back because you thought he would kill me."

"He was," the Turk replied with a very hoarse voice, "He has talked about it enough."

The swordsman had quickly wiped off his sword and put it away. He put a supporting arm around the pale man's waist. The gunman began to protest when he cut him off. "You can barely walk."

The man sighed and stated with his voice sounding a bit better, "Let me stand for the Soldier who will take my place."

"Alright," he agreed. He disappeared into the bushes. Vincent walked carefully past the watchman who nodded to him and asked, "Pretty boring shift?" The gunman shrugged indifferently. "Right...well enjoy the night."

Once the man had gone a good ways, Sephiroth left his hiding place and put his arm around the Turk again. He carefully guided them to the sleeping campground and into their tent. The pale man sat down. The general hesitated before he stated, "I will leave for a bit... for you to change."

He disappeared behind the tent flap before the Turk had a chance to respond. He appreciated the gesture none the less, but he was very confused. He mechanically changed into his usual sleepwear and burrowed into the sleeping bag. The general returned and comfortable stripped. He goes over to Vincent who eyes were closed and touched his cheek. His beautifully red eyes opened in confusion. "Sorry," the swordsman began, "I didn't mean to cause you undue pain...and stress."

The Turk glanced away as he stated flatly, "It wasn't your fault. If anything you've calmed down Chaos...since he's been wanting out."

A warm smile touched Sephiroth's face. "Maybe we should make it a regular thing."

"Maybe," he replied noncommittally.

"Goodnight," the general said tenderly as he retired for the night. Vincent went over his thoughts seeing if he could come to any conclusion. Chaos doesn't like him, but didn't kill him. Sephiroth is very protective of me, which doesn't make any sense. Then Chaos stated he wants me. 'Want' is a strange word to use. There are so many wants. He had friends, so maybe a fatherly figure? But then why so protective? A fear of using his new father figure, maybe...or not. He sighed as decided that he was getting nowhere and he needed sleep.

Sephiroth awaken to find Vincent asleep peacefully. It was probably due to the exhaustion from fighting the demon. He lightly petted the hair letting his fingers play with the ink black strands. With a contented sigh, he pulled his hand away and dressed as quietly as possible. The movement pulled the Turk from his sleep. He blinked a few times before he murmured, "Do you want me...."

The swordsman turned startled not hearing the rest of what the pale beauty said. The Turk blink in confusion at his reaction. The general suppress his primal urge to take the man now and asked, "Sorry could you repeat what you said?"

"I said, do you want me to scout ahead today," the gunman repeated and then added, "You could sleep a bit more. It looks like you need it."

His face displayed his concern for Sephiroth's well being. Green eyes absorbed Turk's expression greedily. He really shouldn't do that! He stated a bit stiffly, "No, that won't be necessary and I am fine."

The gunman just nodded, while he left the tent swiftly getting himself occupied with giving orders. In no time, he got the Soldiers to break camp and march. At their steady pace they would reach the base by mid afternoon. But something seemed off. He couldn't quite place it. His eyes darted around the area and focused on Vincent who seemed tense as well. The Turk probably was sensing the feeling as well. Angeal was next to himself looking like his usual self, while Zack and Cloud were babbling merrily by the gunman.

Suddenly, fire rained from the sky upon them. Sephiroth activated his Cover materia to shield the majority of the Soldiers from the flames. This spurred them into action. He could hear the shots from the Turk's gun that was taking out the hidden terrorist. Zack and Cloud worked as a team eliminating the enemy swiftly. He made a mental note to team them up on future missions. Angeal was keeping a watchful eye on them as he sliced foes down. This wasn't right at all. It wasn't the fact that the enemy sneaked up on them as much as the fact they were organized and well trained. Not Wutai training, but more like the Soldier's. He ran his Masmurane through multiple opponents where his own ranks needed the help. He couldn't help but to glance at Vincent to see how he was faring. One got too close to the Turk and was slashed by his claw. The swordsman knew the man could handle himself just fine and therefore shouldn't be worrying. It was hard to get himself to comply with his reasoning.

The battle dragged on for a half an hour. The enemy numbers were more than their first estimate. Sephiroth immediately seek Angeal. He looked stern and was ordering the injuried be moved to be helped. The general asked, "Any causalities?"

Angeal sighed, "Only two were killed. Many others injured, but most are minor. The enemy was very organized and seem to understand our training...and weaknesses."

"There was more than expected for such a surprise attack. That means they have greater numbers," the general observed, "otherwise they wouldn't have risked so many with such a move."

Vincent wandered over to them and stated, "They were obviously trained well. I suggest we camp nearby and heal the injured."

Angeal looked over to Sephiroth for the final call who just nodded. The First announced loudly, "We'll set up camp here. Get the wounded treated immediately no matter how minor the injury is! Everyone else set up camp."

Soldiers bustled to fulfill the orders. The Turk waited a second before he recommended, "I think I should check the base's situation. See how they are holding up and if they know anything about the enemy's movements."

Sephiroth immediately said, "We can send a group."

The gunman frowned and red eyes flashed as he stated sternly, "Sephiroth. I believe that is the reason you brought me here is for my extreme stealth skills I have due to the experiments. Others couldn't go where I could."

Angela seemed to listen with surprise barely recognizable on his face. The general knew he lost this one. "Fine, go ahead. Report back as swiftly as possible."

Vincent nodded before turning around with his red cloak flowing out behind him. Angeal made observation and enlightened the general on his actions. He had been doing so for a while to help the swordsman understand emotions since he wasn't taught anything that wasn't battlefield oriented. "Sephiroth, I'm not sure if you notice but you are overly cautious when it comes to him. Which is strange since you spoke so highly of his abilities to soothe my worries. Is it because of the... experiments?"

His green eyes blinked before smiling at the First. "Angeal, you're always been very observant of my actions. I do know much about him. I think it is part of my...worry, but at the same time not. I consider him to be....a friend."

The dark hair First chuckled. "Funny for you to consider him a friend so swiftly when Genesis and myself had to force the term upon you."

Sephiroth asked teasingly, "Jealous?"

"Ha, hardly. I believe this is a sign of how much progress we made with you."

"So," the general replied, "you're taking the credit for it."

"I guess so," the First stated, "I know Genesis would for sure."

Vincent disappeared into the forest carefully blending in. He arrived at the base in no time; they had march til the attack which was early afternoon. He observed the 3 story base from a distance. There were guards, but they weren't Soldiers. They did dress in similar enough attire that the mistake was easy enough to make. He had the feeling the base was under enemy control. He wanted to be sure that he wasn't mistaken, so he plan to sneak in to confirm his suspicions.

The Turk watched their movements and sneaked onto the rooftops. He was glad he automatically went to the shadows for he noticed several well place security cameras. He entered the building and moved carefully. As he was traversing the hallways within the shadows, he heard voices talking. Glancing around the corner he say the hallway led to an open room with couches, small tables, TV, and a small kitchen like area. There were two sitting down. He sneak into the room hiding behind the TV to listen and observe. One stated, "The Soldiers didn't attack this afternoon."

"Probably because of the surprise attack. They'll attack tomorrow," the other responded.

"So things will go according to plan still?"

"Of course it will," voiced from a third person who just walked into the room.

He had blonde hair and vivid green eyes that were tinged with yellow. His skin had a nice dark tan. The other two stood up and saluted him and said, "Sir."

"Break time is over," the authoritative man stated, "Switch with the prison guards. Also, things will go according to plan unless I state otherwise. Understood?"

"Yes, sir!" The two yelped before leaving the room swiftly.

The remaining one looked around the room briefly like looking for someone. He can't see us. Vincent pressed into the shadows more despite Chaos's assurance. Those green eyes that were so very different from Sephiroth's lingered near where he hid. A smile touched the man's lips before he left the room. The gunman decided he better go and report this. Something about that man though set him on guard. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was seen. Ignoring it, the Turk carefully left the building the same way he entered. The trip through the forest was without an incident. The sun was beginning to set when he reached the camp. He swiftly spotted Sephiroth and Angeal around one of the campfires. Angeal suddenly noticed Vincent's presence. He was startled while the other just turned to face the Turk and asked, "So?"

"The situation is not good," the gunman stated with a frown, "The enemy has the base under their control. There are is obviously more than we expected and there are a few survivors being kept as prisoners. I'm not sure how many."

Angeal observed, "It's like they have inside information."

"By my observation," stated the Turk, "I would say so. They are expecting us to attack tomorrow. The sentries are wearing similar uniforms to Soldiers."

"We need a battle plan then."

Sephiroth replied, "It would be best to head straight into the trap, so they don't suspect anything."

"We'll split into groups then to launch a pincer attack,"the First added.

"The majority will be with me to walk straight into their trap," the general concluded.

"If I may make a suggestion," Vincent asked and once they nodded he added, "I believe we should have three groups. The largest walking into the trap. A secondary to go around the back. And a small third to sabotage. That can mess with the sensors so they won't realize the second group is coming. Also, I noticed the ship had explosives. The third group can setup some before the main group attacks and set them off."

The Firsts were silent. Angeal was stunned and impressed. Sephiroth he wasn't sure what the emotion was. He would guess pleased or thrilled by his smile. "Perfect," the general stated, "I'll lead the main, Angeal the secondary, and you'll lead the third."

They discussed the details of the plan carefully. They looked over blueprints, equipment details, and the team numbers. Certain details were obvious like Zack and Cloud being on Angeal's team. Vincent had to fight for the no more then ten for his group. They finished within an hour. Sephiroth claimed to have a few orders to give, but the gunman knew it was for his privacy which he appreciated. He changed and settle onto his side. He had a lamp that was provided by the Turks in the briefcase. It was nice light. He steadied the blueprints reviewing the details of key areas to explode and equipment areas to tamper with. The general came into the tent without glancing at him he slipped off close. Vincent turned off the light after the other laid down. The general glanced over at him and said, "Good night," before turning to sleep.

Vincent murmured, "Good night." Letting his eyes close and sleep to come.