A/N: Disclaimer: I do not in anyway shape or form own FFVII at all. However, this story came into mind and I want to dedicate it to both my Partner DeadlyDragon12, because he's my partner. And to my friend Pinksisa because her birthday is August 17 ( I think ). Anyway, enjoy this story of pure Cloti, filled with steamy action later. If you have a good imagination and a weak stomach, don't read. You've been warned.
One's Soul, is another's Profit
Tifa stared in awe at the carvings placed upon the stone walls. Her mouth hung agape as her soft feet padded across the floor. Cloud had taken her shoes, and in a old japanese like-ritual, shoes were not allowed to be worn on the inside a person's home. After tracing her hands on a few of the carvings, she seemed to have found her voice.
" Hey Cloud? "
" Hmm? "
" You know how...Oapic has the ability to change into the form of a child? "
" Yeah ".
" Does that perhaps mean you have another hidden ability? "
" What are you getting at Tifa? " Cloud stopped and turned around to face her, his wings ruffling, tail swishing. Tifa's eyes drifted to the floor before rising back up to meet his gaze.
" Well...think about it. If she's going to become a full fledged dragon like you, has the ability to breathe ice because of the type of breed she is. Wouldn't her little shape shift count as another ability? " Tifa bit her lower lip, she hoped to impress him with all the knowledge she had retained on their fly here. Cloud moved his right hand until it was under his chin, a pose for thinking. He walked over to her before lightly patting her head.
" An excellent try, and an excellent guess. But, you are however, wrong ".
" Huh? But...I thought... " she began but he silenced her with his index finger.
" You thought wrong. You see, when she does become a full fledged dragon, she will never be able to morph back into her anthro form because she has chosen her child form for her right now. Had she waited to become a dragon and then chose to morph into her younger self that would've been fine. You see, you only get one morph, thats it. No re-do's or restarts " Cloud smiled as he removed his finger. He turned and began to walk before his smile disappeared. Didn't he ask that question to his Father? So...how did Oapic figure out how to morph? Maybe she really did uncover another ability, after all she was the smartest of the bunch. He shivered, his wings blocking the shiver from her sight. It would kill him if he had to tell Tifa the complete and utter truth on why she was looking for him. Oapic really was all for peace, and she had been aiming to kill Tifa. Oapic saw Tifa as competition, which was something Cloud did not want. For, inorder to restore peace within the clans, Crystaline and Mako were supposed to pair and Forest and Pyro. Cloud sighed as his hand rested against a carving of his beloved Father. ' They ' were the ones to establish this marriage peace off before the four were even born. The carving moved, earning a small gasp from Tifa as the stone door gave way, allowing them into a large carvern. Orbs of light became luminous, allowing little light, but enough to see.
" Wow... " Tifa breathed as the orbs reflected in her crimson pools. It seemed that the cavern was completely crystalized with sparkling dew droplets. The sight was truely breath taking.
" Oh my god! This is...beautiful! " Tifa exclaimed with a huge smile. Cloud smirked as they continued walking in. Looking up Cloud looked to the ceiling before sighing. He stretched out his wings and took flight, a rush of air left behind. He pulled a few roots from the ceiling, allowing some moonlight to creep in and shine through. It seemed to have lit up an alter in the center. A stone tablet stood out underneath it. Tifa's head tilted to the side as she looked at it before walking up to it and placing her hand on it. Her eyes widend as a sudden memory flashback hit her.
Flashback+
A baby with dark brown eyes lay silent on the stone tablet, its cries long gone and silent. It was having difficulty breathing. A concerned young woman stood with her hands clasped together as she watched from the alter. Tears trailed down her cheeks as she silently watched her baby's breaths slow to a stop.
" Please...I beg of you...save my baby...please! " the woman fell to her knees, her hands clasping her head. A man who stood to the side of her gently held her, tears streaming down his own cheeks. A beautiful woman clad in red robes and armor walked up to the tablet.
" I can save her...but she will not remain...normal " the woman looked into their eyes, her crimson ones glowing. The parents bit their lips as they looked at their baby with sadden eyes. They were silent, contemplating their answer.
" I need an answer! " she breathed, smoke rising from her mouth.
" Pyro... " a man walked up to her, clad in black robes and armor. His green eyes glowed warningly.
" I need your answer, for I cannot help your daughter unless you tell me now. If she dies, she's gone " the woman sighed, her arms crossing.
" Yes...we'll do anything ".
" Alright, we'll save her. On one condition " the man said as he placed a hand on the woman's shoulder. The parents looked up, their eyes brimming with hope.
" You must keep the secrets of our race and our home to yourselves...otherwise, we will claim your daughter back to her roots " the man's eyes flickered from green to blue. Another woman clad in white and a man in Green nodded their head.
" Do we have a deal? " the man held out his clawed hand, shaking the human's hands.
" You have our gratitude dragon...your name? " the man asked lightly.
" I am Mako, this is Pyro, she will be helping your child. That is Crystal and Forest. So, you swear on pain of death that you keep to yourself our secret? " Mako asked, his hand still held out. The human male extended his hand and shook Mako's. The man smiled, showing rows of teeth. Pyro walked up to the baby girl before placing a hand over the forhead and whispering a chant as wind filled the cavern. The baby suddenly lit up with life and began to cry, her eyes turning a dark crimson red. Pyro slit her wrist before placing it to the infant's mouth, allowing her to drink. The infant was flooded by life and power, her cries stopping and her heart pounding strong. After a few moments, Pyro lifted her wrist to her own mouth and healed it. She then lifted the child into her arms before smiling, showing her canines, but the smile was in no way scary.
" What is her name? " she asked softly as the girl began to fall asleep.
" T...Tifa Lockhart ".
" Then may she forever have the strength and protection of a dragon ". Pyro had no clue that she really would once she grew up. Because not everyone can keep a promise so tasteful and juicy. Who could've guessed that it would get out?
Mako and Forest held the stone tablet shut as it pounded against them. Both men were proving to find it difficult to keep them closed.
" Who could've guessed that humans would betray us? " Mako asked bitterly, his green eyes flashing. He growled low and deep.
" Perhaps...they did not mean to...maybe it slipped out...maybe they were threatened to tell ".
" Maybe they were bribed by human greed " Pyro hissed, her arms crossing. Crystal bit her lower lip.
" We should have our ' children ' escape. They know not of this form that we take. They think of us as pure Dragons. What would they do if they found out they were just like us? They would lose all sense of security...we should at least tell our chosens to become the next dragon for a new generation " Crystal suggested, her purple eyes now white with fear. Mako roared as the stone began to get hot with a liquid specialy made for them.
" Pyro...go and pay a visit to the Lockharts " he commanded. She nodded, and took off to the ceiling, escaping through the opening at top. She then flew to the Lockharts to confront them. Knocking down their front door, Pyro strode in angrily.
" LOCKHART! " she roared, her anger consuming her into flames. The family of three hid behind a small shelter, away from the dragoness's rage.
" You did not keep your promise! Surrender the child! " she pointed to them, her crimson eyes turning black. They made no attempt to surrender Tifa, instead they held onto her. Pyro roared again, her beautiful womanly figure going scaley as she turned into a huge dragon.
" IF YOU WILL NOT SURRENDER HER TO ME THAN FINE! SHE WILL RETURN TO HER ROOTS ONCE SHE MEETS ONE WHO MAKES HER REALIZE WHO SHE REALLY IS! I PROMISE, YOUR GREED WILL BE YOUR OWN DEMISE! " her transformation had destroyed the house. Pyro took off and returned to the Elder's halls.
End+
Tifa gasped as she took her hand back from the stone tablet. She let out a long and slow sigh. She looked up and saw Cloud clearing the ceiling of vines. Tifa sat on the tablet before whistling. Cloud looked down and saw her beckoning him. He drifted to the floor slowly.
" Your race...Mako right? " she waited until he nodded before continueing, " well...you get along with the Pyro race right? "
" Yeah ".
" So...if the Pyro destined to be the next dragon was a girl...would that mean that Mako and Pyro would be together? " she asked, trying to be nonchalent. Cloud smiled.
" Thats exactly what the Forest and Crystaline were afraid of. Mixing the rage of a Pyro and all abilities with the best dragon warrior. They feared that the two races would join together and destroy those who appointed peace. But, Father and Pyro Mother were the best of friends. They didn't want Forest and Crystal thinking such an idea would occure because it would scare them. I don't know what would happen if the Pyro's chosen one was a girl, so I couldn't honestly answer that...why do you ask? "
" ... What about them? You said that they were pure dragons...are you certain? " Tifa asked, ignoring his question. Cloud's calm expression disappeared into an angry one.
" Your questioning the knowledge passed down for hundreds of years to my people? I will hear no such spewage of bullshit coming from a human " his eyes narrowed dangerously. Tifa's own eyes narrowed, being in this place brought a new part of her to life. She stood up and walked the short distance to him before landing a solid punch to his chest. But what really surprised her, was...it had forced him to be sent flying, until he used his hands and feet to grip onto the ground. Cloud's eyes were widend with shock as he stared at her, his mouth a little hung open, his teeth growing to fight back. He started to laugh manically.
" You do not want to start a fight with me little one...especially not in here ".
" I don't care what that is supposed to mean, but its a pretty sorry excuse for a threat " Tifa scowled as she balled her fist and moved into a fighter stance. Cloud's eyebrows raised in amusement before laughter filled his lungs yet again. She wanted to fight in here with him, then so be it. For she didn't understand that when two species of dragons, a male and female fought at the alter it meant they were ready for any trial in the future together. This fight, would bind them for life, she would be forever...his mate.
" I'm telling you Tifa, you really don't want to fight me, especially not here " he smirked as he extended his claws. Tifa ignored the fact that she very may be staring death in his handsome face. Tifa held her fists close to her face, her legs tense, ready to kick and defend. Cloud's wings opened to full extend, the moonlight shining on the scales, causing them to glitter. His horns moved up, showing a menacing look. If her flashback was true, then Cloud would be the one to show her back to her roots of life.
' Show me the way of the dragon ' Tifa thought silently to herself as she charged at him.
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Oapic breathed in slowly as she used the reflection of a stream to check on her looks. Suddenly vines encircled her and tied her limbs together. Oapic struggled to break free before blowing ice upon the plants, causing them to crystalize and break.
" Ivy dear, you must be joking " Oapic turned to face her foe/ friend. A woman with green hair and light green eyes emerged from the plant life. Her robes made mostly out of mother nature.
" Your looking well Oapic " she purred lightly. Oapic smiled sluggishly. Ivy smirked as a plant circled around her wrist like a loving snake.
" Hmph. I see you can keep track of your Mako boy oh so well " Ivy continued to smirk as the words left her lips silkily. Oapic looked up.
" What do you mean ? "
" I mean, your going to lose him to a Pyro woman ".
" Psh...please. The only one I'm worried about is that human girl ". Ivy began to laugh, and laugh hard.
" You idiot. She IS the Pyro woman ".
" WHAT?! "
-+-+
So far, she had blocked every single one of Cloud's blows. He would be impressed, but he was holding back.
" Whats the matter Mako boy? Afraid to hit a girl?! " Tifa yelled in fustration. She could sense he was holding behind. But as long as he did, the ritual of binding wouldn't count. But she was not making this easy on him. She wouldn't give in, nor would she move to fight somewhere else.
" Come on! You were more fearsome when I put you in a dress! " Tifa hissed as she blocked another hit. She then ducked down low and swiped his feet out from under him. She then let a solid kick hit him in the stomach. Cloud coughed up blood, that hurt bad. She wasn't holding back anything, something in her system wouldn't let her. It was no wonder she had killed that one guy, it was his fault. He was the one to have taught her how to fight. She kicked him again, causing him to slide across the cold stone ground, into the wall. Cloud stood, his balance not completely with him as he swayed. He growled darkly and wiped his mouth of blood.
" No more games " he whispered with a growl, causing his voice to sound crazy and dangerous. Cloud moved until his hands were firmly on the ground along with his feet, a pouncing stance. Tifa watched him carefully, sure to keep her eyes focused. He smiled, showing his fangs.
" Lets see how fast you can track me " he snickered as he suddenly disappeared. Tifa looked all around, since when could he go invisable?! No...not invisable. She remembered him mentioning one of his abilities, agility and speed. He was moving so fast she couldn't keep up. Spinning around, she listened for the wooshing sounds. Something scraped along her arm, and she screamed in pain. Looking down she saw a long gash running from her shoulder to her elbow. Gritting her teeth she held her arm and looked around.
" You have abilities I cannot cope with, so how is this fair?! " she screamed into the emptyness. She heard his laughter behind him, but when she turned he wasn't there.
" The way of the Dragon is never fair. You asked for a fight, so I'm giving you one ". Tifa turned and punched thin air, trying anything to get him. Her crimson orbs shifted periodically, looking for him. She focused so much on finding him that he soon appeared as nothing more than a blur. It wasn't much, but she'd take it. She ducked when she saw him coming again, which surprised him even more, but what probably scared him the most was when she turned around, his back still facing her, and she sucked in air deeply before spitting flames back out. That was what probably scared her the most as well.
" How...how did I...? " she asked herself quietly. Suddenly she was sent flying, and pinned to the stone tablet. Her strength had been sapped away from the fight and from the shock. Before she could scream to be released, his lips consumed her's in a searing kiss. Cloud then released her hands which he had pinned and was satisfied when they moved to his shoulders, her nails digging painfully into the skin until it broke. His tongue forced her lips apart, the two having a small battle once again. His hands moved to the end of her shirt before lifting it and breaking their kiss for but a moment. His mouth moved from her lips to her chin down to her pulse line. Tifa could feel his teeth extend and curved against her skin until the sharp points bit down hard. She whimpered and thrashed like an animal trying to escape its predator. His clawed hands moved to the waistline of her jeans before tugging on them harshley. He split them down the side before ripping them completely off her. Tifa made a small mewing noise in protest but was silenced by his growl.
-+-+
Oapic growled darkly as she expanded her wings.
" Well I'm certainly not going to let that little human girl spoil my mate! " she hissed and took flight. Ivy laughed again before following her.
" You really think Cloud will let you get near this girl? "
" He wasn't even aware just how close I came to killing her ".
" Yes, but of course. But you decided to play innocent when you could've just killed her. Your a fool you know that ? " she asked with a smile. Oapic growled, her eyes flickering from white to purple and back.
" I wonder where Vincent is " she answered distastefully. Ivy smiled.
" He thinks he's safe inside the volcano, and he's right. Right now, I cannot go near it, but I know his plans...you just worry about your little rain cloud " Ivy giggled as she flew in a different direction. Oapic gritted her teeth angrily and pushed her wings to flap harder.
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Tifa arched into Cloud's touch, her will completely surrendered. His extended claw skimmed lightly down the valley of her breast and down to her stomach as his tongue battled her's. His claw continued until it reached her nest of curls. She moaned as his fingers dipped lower before rubbing her bud lightly. Tifa bucked her hips beneath him, her nails raking along his back. He released her mouth before leaving a wet trail from his tongue down to her breast before taking the hardend nipple into his mouth. Tifa gasped and bit her lower lip, her fingers entwining in his golden spikes. A moan gurgled in her throat as her body tensed beneath him. She forced his head back to her lips before kissing him hard. Cloud's free hand cupped her cheek gently as he carefully withdrew his claws from her precious flower. His body alligned with her's, pinning her to the tablet again. He stopped kissing her for a few moments before clicking his teeth together, instructing her to look at him.
" Tifa...I have no intention of stopping this time ".
" I...I know... "
" So, I'm going to need you to not be afraid of me " he whispered as he nuzzled her face, his eyes flickering to their deadly green. Tifa nodded as her long slender legs wrapped around his waist. He smirked as his right wing, with is softer more velvet side, rubbed gently against her thigh up to her hip. Tifa shivered as the trail left a cooling sensation across her skin.
" I'm yours " was all she could manage to say before his mouth came crashing down against her's. His hips slammed into her's, his hardend member greeted by the hot silk of her as her body adjusted to him. Tifa arched her chest into him, their bodies rocking together against the harsh stone. Tifa breathed heavily in his mouth, moaning with each thrust. Cloud's claws traced her sides before hooking under her knee. He carefully pushed it up before placing it over his shoulder. Cloud let go of her lips before hoovering over her pulse line, his fangs extended. Cloud wrapped his hand around the back of her head before moving her head back, extending her pulse line. Beads of sweat formed on top of her skin. Cloud opened his mouth wide, before sinking his teeth deep into her flesh, blood spilling down his chin. Tifa's teeth clenched together as her eyes squeezed shut. Another moan escaped from her throat as his hips slammed harder into her own. She could feel the ball in her womb coiling tighter and tighter by the second. She thought she would explode at any given moment. Until it did explode, sending waves of pleasure coursing throughout her body. Her body convulsed and shivered, as she felt herself being lifted up. Cloud was holding her tightly to his chest, his fangs still in her neck. His tail brushed against her thigh before removing her leg from his shoulder and placing it around his hip once again. His claws lightly raked along her spine, leaving white welts. He retracted his teeth from her flesh, his lips brushing against her ear. Tifa opened her eyes, a confused look on her face as he spoke into her ear.
" Draconis le pre-temp da-u te foi. Sheminish say-coi oh dan e ".
" What does that mean? " she began to say but suddenly all air was cut off from her lungs. No hand was clmaped around her throat either, it was by some invisable force. Tifa's nails dragged painfully across his shoulders, begging for air as her blood boiled inside her body. She couldn't scream, couldn't beg for his help. But he was the one causing it...why was he doing such a thing? Suddenly all she knew was a blissful darkness.
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Cloud layed Tifa's body back against the stone, watching her chest rise and fall in sleep's embrace. He pulled himself away from her before slipping back into his clothes and drapping her clothes over her. Then he waited silently and patiently, his tail swishing against the ground as he leaned against the tablet. His eyes wandered back over to Tifa's face, a smile forming on her lips.
' She must be dreaming well ' Cloud smiled gently as he used a claw to wipe a few strands of hair from her face. He yawned as he stood up and stretched before crossing his arms and looking at the door. Few moments later, it burst open. Oapic stood there at the door, wings expanded in fury, her eyes white with anger. Her eyes widend as she saw Cloud and sleeping Tifa at the alter.
" You...you have ruined your race! You have ruined the pureness of your blood and race! She is not a dragon! She cannot be your chosen mate! It is forbidden! I am your chosen one! Not her! " Oapic screetched angrily, her wings rustling, claws flexing. Cloud bared his fangs at her before a manicle smile formed on his lips.
" All she needs is the soul of a dragon and she's set. And I spy with my eyes a dragon soul right in front of me ". Everything was perfectly set, blood taken, weakend by a powerful being, Tifa one the tablet of sacrifice. Oapic's anger suddenly vanished as she back away from the Mako. All he needed now was her soul and to give his blood to Tifa. That would be all it would take to transform Tifa into a Mako like himself.
A/N: Wow. Can you say long? Anyway, I have to go, Trinity Blood is on. And I love this show! Reviews please