Disclaimer: *singing* All I want for Christmas is FF7 CC! *sighs defeated* Yup I should just face the facts... That will never happen. :(
A/N:
*Ducks out from behind the wall... Looks around* So, you guys aren't too mad at me... are you? Sorry about not posting in the last idk... 6 months! I hate it when authors do that to me... well... *Looks down at feet and in a quite voice* I'm sorry.
Please do bare with me on this one. My beta is busy and wasn't able to look over this. I did read through it a couple of times and spell checked it... Please enjoy reading it... please do maim me!
"Zack, I'm not sure you should be do physical extortion," Dr. Daniel warned.
"Oh…" Zack said.
Zack stood up straight and started pacing. The apartment was as clean as ever, with just the Doctor and Zack. Sephiroth excused himself shortly after Zack had awoken, but not before telling Zack to corporate with the doctor giving look . The doctor in question was now sitting on the armchair and watching Zack. Dr. Daniel sighed and took off his glasses.
"Why don't you tell me what's going on Zack? Who were you talking to when you woke up?" Dr. Daniel asked as he picked up a clipboard.
"It's like you said, it was just a dream," Zack said smiling deviously. "It's about fan girls, do you want to hear it?"
"Zack, I do not take kindly to your joking. I take your health as a serious situation," Dr. Daniels warned. "Please, sit down."
Yes, Zackary, I believe it is time to get serious, Jenova said sweetly.
Zack winced as she spook, her words felt like needles to his consciousness.
"Another headache Zack?" Dr. Daniels inquired.
"Look I feel great. I'm not sure what you and Sephiroth are looking for concerning my health, but I feel great now. Thanks for coming over." Zack answered, a hand gesturing toward the door.
"I can't leave yet Zack and you are not fine." Dr. Daniel supplied. "As for Sephiroth, he is concerned, and frankly I am too. You are having constant migraines to the point that you pass out. You are losing weight because you are not eating and we are well aware that you aren't sleeping much either. When you do sleep, you are calling out to the point that you are waking up instantly. Zack there is something going on and it's not good."
"I appreciate your concern, however Doctor, I assure you I am fine," Zack remarked, trying is best not to snap at the man.
Zack didn't trust the Doctor, which he felt bad because Dr. Daniel hadn't done anything wrong. However, after spending four years in a mad man's care then having his memories stolen from him from another crazed man… well, trust wasn't an easy thing for him anymore.
He would have betrayed you sooner or later.
That's right, it'd be only a matter of time before he would declare me mentally unstable and lock…no. Zack gritted his teeth. Stay out of my head!
"Zack, I'm only trying to help. Do .you. have another headache?" Dr. Daniel asked.
"No, I'm fine," Zack said.
He will betray you, child.
Go away! Zack commanded as he tried to push her out.
Between the two, Zack was getting over loaded. He felt like they were poking him with a stick through the bars of his cage. Jenova wasn't helping at all either. The more he pushed her out, the more Jenova seemed to dig her claws into his mind and scraped huge gashes trying to stay put.
You're in pain. Let me help.
I'm only in pain because of you! Go away! Zack shouted at the alien as he took a seat in concentration.
I would never harm you, my precious. Why don't you rest? Sleep will help alleviate the pain.
Zack had his head cradled in his hands as he tried pushing harder and harder.
Sleep sounds so nice. Zack thought as pain exploded behind his eyes. It wouldn't be too hard to just lay back and give in…
"Zack."
A hand on Zack's shoulder tore him from his inner thoughts. He looked up into a pair of concerned celestial blue eyes. Zack blinked and the blue eyes had retreated several steps and were masked behind a pair of sunglasses. He was able to see the red hair slicked back into a ponytail when the Turk turned to Dr. Daniel.
"How long was he like that?" Mamoru asked.
Zack blinked, as he looked around at his surroundings. He was lying on the couch in the apartment, again. He sat up, and quickly placed a hand out to steady him, as his vision was drowned in black with flashing lights. When he vision came back, he noticed a hand resting on his shoulder. He looked up to see Mamoru standing next to him but still talking to Dr. Daniel. Mamoru nodded once and held out a hand to the doctor.
"Thank you Dr. Daniel for you time," Mamoru said.
"You'll keep me updated won't you?" Dr. Daniel asked taking Mamoru's out stretched hand.
"I'll try my best," Mamoru sated as he walked Dr. Daniel to the door.
Zack was sitting on the edge of the couch with his head in his hands, blocking out the light.
"Take it easy Zack," Dr. Daniel advised.
Zack waved a hand and he heard the door close. He didn't budge when he heard footsteps walk back over and felt the couch dip. He didn't even startle at the hand that was laid on his shoulder.
"When did you last eat Zack?" Mamoru asked softly.
"Um… I'm not sure," Zack supplied. "A while I guess."
"Why don't you lie down for awhile? I'll wake you when the food is ready," Mamoru suggested as he stood up.
Zack nodded numbly, laid down, and closed his eyes letting the darkness take him.
Mamoru walked into the kitchen and glanced at the person starting a mid-day meal. The white feathers that were scattered moved slightly from the teasing fingers of the wind from the open window.
"PTSD?" Angeal asked turning toward Mamoru. "Is that what's really going on?"
Mamoru shook his head and was about to answer, when his phone vibrated. Sighing, he flipped out the phone, quickly read the message, responded, and replaced it in his pocket.
"There is more going on," Mamoru stated looking into Angeal's concerned eyes.
"Does this have to do with this 'Jenova'?" Angeal asked.
"It has everything to do with it," Mamoru responded.
Mamoru sat at the table responding to another series of messages on his phone as Angeal cocked in silence. A slight knock on the door alerted the two to a presence before the door opened. Mamoru's hand twitch barely stopping himself form taking action and relaxing when Sephiroth came into the kitchen.
"Angeal," Sephiroth said.
Mamoru caught the surprise in Sephiroth's voice; obviously, Sephiroth was not expecting to see Angeal.
"Sephiroth, I am almost done with lunch. Will you be joining us?" Angeal asked glancing at Sephiroth.
Sephiroth nodded and eyes narrowing when he spotted Mamoru.
"What is going on?" Sephiroth demanded.
"Why don't we save the conversation until we all sit down for lunch," Angeal responded.
"How close is it to being finished?" Mamoru asked.
"Hmm, about fifteen minutes." Angeal answered.
Mamoru nodded, pocketed his phone, and headed towards the living room. Sephiroth was however in the doorway and didn't seem to be budging. The two men made eye contact, seeming to read into the depths of the other soul and neither backing down. A second of an eternity later, Sephiroth stepped aside and Mamoru walked by him into the living room.
Walking straight to Zack, who was actually sleeping. Mamoru almost wished he didn't have to wake him, but Zack needed to eat.
"Zack," Mamoru gently said. "Food's about done."
"Hmmm…." Zack turned into the couch.
"Zack, food," Mamoru said laying a hand on Zack's shoulder.
"Sleep…" Zack mumbled, shifting again.
Mamoru sighed and took a step back.
"Zackary, Angeal is almost done with lunch." Mamoru raised his voice.
That got Zack's attention and he sat up blinking at Mamoru through his sleep. Mamoru noted the extra glow behind Zack's eyes. He frowned; the stronger glow meant that Zack's body was trying to heal something.
"Angeal?" Zack asked.
"Yes, he's back and in the—" Mamoru started.
Zack pushed past him and into the kitchen with Mamoru right on his heels. Zack halted when Angeal made eye contact.
"Angeal?" Zack asked taking tentative steps.
"Zack," Angeal responded, smiled softly.
"Where have you been?" Zack demanded.
"He's been in Wutia with Yuffie." Mamoru responded.
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