Sorry for the delay, my internet and I weren't on good terms with each other and I haven't exactly had time to breathe since starting college again.
But enough with the excuses!
Thanks so much for the reviews guys and gals! I didn't think this fic would be so popular with that short intro but I guess I was wrong! Anyhow since you nice people reviewed I'm gonna update now! So here is chapter 2! Enjoy!
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A/N 'Thoughts' is Zack since he's a puppy and can't talk and characters may be OOC.
2. What are friends for?
Angeal continued on his way despite receiving odd looks from various SOLDIERS and Shinra workers. The centre of their attention was on the black puppy with blue eyes in his arms, which was currently not so happy at the moment and didn't care where Angeal was taking him. Although no-one dared to ask Angeal about said puppy, he was extremely annoyed with the constant staring but managed to reach his destination.
"Well we made it Zack" Angeal added with a sigh of relief. Zack turned his head to face him with a confused look. Angeal merely smiled and patted Zack's head "You'll see. Besides this is the place you always wanted to go to, remember?"
Zack still confused rubbed his head with his paw as Angeal entered the room.
The other two 1st class SOLDIERS were currently occupying the room. Genesis was lying on a couch deeply embroiled in his LOVELESS novel whereas Sephiroth was sitting by a desk reviewing paperwork that needed to be handed in.
'The 1st Class lounge. They had their own personal room to use for anything. Man I didn't know I'll end up here! Maybe turning into a-'He stopped his trail of thought and Zack shook his head, eyes closing 'you're forgetting your mantra Zack, Hojo is dead. Hojo is dead. Yep that's it'
"Hey you two, I'm back" Angeal greeted his friends. Genesis simply waved his hand, eyes never leaving his beloved novel and Sephiroth looked up to regard him with a smile. He was about to continue with the paperwork but his eyes found themselves on Zack.
"Just what is that supposed to be?" Sephiroth asked with a smirk but was very curious about the black blue eyed puppy. Zack's mantra broke when he turned around and realized who was looking straight at him. His mouth was wide open.
'S-Sephiroth!'
Genesis momentarily looked up from his LOVELESS novel to see what the fuss was about because if it stopped Sephiroth from doing his work it must be something intriguing. When he saw what it was, he too with a smirk gave his response "Is that the puppy you were telling us about? My, my, he certainly is trouble isn't he?" He added with a laugh before he resumed reading. At this Zack closed his mouth and turned to face Genesis.
'I am not trouble! Just this once! Honest!' Zack whimpered but stopped when Angeal patted his head "He's only joking Zack"
Sephiroth raised an eyebrow "Zack? You mean that SOLDIER who works with you?"
Angeal nodded as Zack was amazed that Sephiroth knew who he was. Sephiroth's curiosity grew and he got up for a closer inspection. Zack simply stared at Sephiroth as he looked hard at him. His green eyes were much different from Zack's blue eyes, even if Mako was infused within both of them. Zack felt uneasy at the piercing gaze but relaxed when his eyes softened and Sephiroth patted his head.
'Sephiroth's patting my head! Geez I sound like some crazed fan! Zack get back to your mantra, damn it!'
"I don't think I have to guess, do I?" He asked Angeal withdrawing his hand from Zack. Angeal shook his head "You know better than I do Sephiroth who exactly is behind this"
Sephiroth placed his hand to his head thinking hard on what to do and came to a decision "Leave it to me, I was going to pay the good professor a visit anyway"
Angeal laughed and Zack wondered what was so funny "Go easy on him will you, he's the only one that can help Zack"
Sephiroth looked down at Zack and smiled slightly "I'll try and get you back to normal soon" Zack simply cocked his head to the side in response. 'Um...Okay?'
He passed Angeal and was about to leave but stopped at the door "Oh Angeal about that little issue, I won't make any promises you know how uncooperative he can be sometimes. I might need to use some persuasion" He hinted with Masamune by his side and with that he left the room leaving a very confused Zack and very happy Angeal.
'Hmm well if he's going to help me get back to normal I don't really need to know the extra details, do I? But man! I've never seen Angeal laugh so much before'
Angeal held Zack in front of him "See you'll be back to normal soon, alright Zack?"
Zack simply nodded but wanted to feel the ground again, so he motioned Angeal to set him down. He happily looked around though he didn't get much of view on the account of being so short.
"So Angeal what are you going to do in the meantime?" Genesis asked closing his book and setting it on the table before him.
"Well, I have a mission at the moment so I was hoping you and Sephiroth would look after Zack for me"
Zack stopped in his tracks and Genesis stared at him as if Angeal was being serious "You're joking right?"
Zack barked catching Angeal's attention 'Tell me it isn't true Angeal!'
Angeal sighed "I'm not Genesis and don't give me that look, you know I can't stand it Zack" Angeal was referring to the whole 'puppy dog' look Zack used to give him when he wanted something though in this case Zack was just giving the look.
Genesis shrugged "What is your mission?"
"Just a check up on something I'll be back soon" Angeal reassured his friend.
"Fine, fine but you'll owe me one" Genesis replied with a grin.
Angeal smiled "The usual, right?"
"You know it" Genesis replied getting up.
Zack pondered on what the usual was but he knew better than to think about what the two 1st classes were referring to.
Angeal knelt down and picked up Zack "You be good, you hear me?"
Zack rolled his eyes 'Oh c'mon I'm not a child!' Angeal laughed at Zack's expression before setting him down again.
"Well, see you later" With that Angeal left Genesis and Zack alone in the room.
The two stared at each other in silence. Genesis not really knowing what to do next and Zack simply wondering what would happen next.
'This is going to be a long day'
What are friends for eh?
Well that's it folks! Ooh Genesis has to take care of Zack, what is going to happen next?
Zack Puppy: Woof! Woof! (I thought I told you to turn me back!)
And I thought I told you no!
Zack Puppy: Woof! (Damn!)
Genesis: What wonders will you cook up next?
Who knows? But for now REVIEW!
Next Time: With Angeal on a mission and Sephiroth 'talking' with Hojo, it's up to Genesis to look after Zack. Will things run smoothly or is Zack planning on being a mischievous puppy?