Disclaimer: Okay, this is purely a work of the imagination. There are and will be things that could and most likely would offend you. This fiction is as of right now, incomplete. I do not own any characters unless you've never heard of them… then I most likely made them up. This is a little OC… in many areas… but I did try to get some traits in that fit the characters. Doesn't really fallow any of the storylines. Flames are acceptable because I've gotten them before, just tell me what you didn't like about the story. Good luck… chapter three rating : PG13 on the safe side for language.
Last warning: this story contains "rapes" and underage sex. Sorry, but that's how it's turning out.
Now anyways, yikes! A review!!! turns blue and they say they are liking it!!! OMG!!!! Well, I guess now would be a good time to add on a new chapter. it's deer season so that means I'll be doing other things than typing and stuff... for now. preys little brother gets a deer I want VENISON!!!! OOOOOO! new fic idea! Cloud goes deer... no! CHOCOBO hunting with Barret and Vincent!!!! lol. Oh, sorry, onwards with the story!
Chapter 3
A deafening clap of thunder roused Marlene from her sleep, a streak of lightning illuminating the bedroom. Outside a storm raged and rumblings of the rolling thunder shook the window panes noisily. Another loud crack of thunder made her jump from her bed, her brown eyes growing wide. She opened the door with a creak and stepped out into the hall, a tiny night light casting brownish-yellow light over her. Crossing the hall to her left, she opened the plain white door leading to Vincent's room and quietly entered, jumping again at another loud blast of thunder. The room was encased in darkness, but she found her way to the bed without injury.
Nanaki stirred from his sleep at the foot of the bed, feeling tiny hands wrap timidly around his neck. He opened his one good eye to see Marlene's form curled up against him, mere inches away from Vincent's bare feet.
"What's the matter little one?" Nanaki whispered kindly, his low voice a gentle purr. Marlene looked up at him in the darkness, her eyes tired.
"I can't sleep, the storm's too scary." She yawned as movement came from the upper half of the bed.
"Marlene?" Vincent's voice was drowsy, and a tad bit higher than normal. Nanaki rose to a sitting position, Marlene doing the same. Vincent leaned over and switched on the lamp on the bedside table, the room coming into a yellow muted brightness.
"The storm frightened her." Marlene nodded in confirmation Nanaki's assessment and moved up next to Vincent at the head of the bed, burying her face in the crook of his normal arm. Vincent looked down at her blankly as if suddenly afraid, hoping beyond all hopes that she wouldn't try to snuggle under the covers, but did nothing. A part of him wanted to get up and escort the young girl back to her own room while, in the recess of his mind, Chaos was putting up a tough fight to gain supremacy. Vincent sighed and closed his eyes. It worried him that after so long since the whole war against Meteor Chaos chose now to roar into life. He most certainly did not want to lose control of the demon around Marlene. He knew what Chaos would do to her if he did take over the gunman.
Vincent looked at her, snuggled against him so innocently, her pale purple pajamas faintly glowing against her skin as she laid there, eyes already shut and breathing easy. He vowed he wouldn't let Chaos have his fun while she was in his home, or at all for that matter. She was an innocent and the sight of her only painfully reminded him that he wasn't as human as he would have wanted to be.
"Nanaki, hand me some shorts," he whispered. Vincent's better half applauded him as he carefully slipped away from the sleeping child's grip, modestly hiding behind the set of dresser drawers as he changed.
"I'll stay with her Vincent, go sleep on the sofa." The creature looked up at the man's tired red eyes. Vincent's normal hand reached out and grabbed one of the beast's ears fondly, giving it a gentle tug for a moment in thanks. He left the room, turning out the light as he did, and walked down the hall into the living room. He didn't want to think about Chaos or Marlene or the nightmares that had been haunting him in his dreams before waking. He just wanted to sleep. Pulling the throw rug off the back of the cream colored sofa, he curled his form to fit the rather small space and covered himself completely, hiding in a way from any disturbing thoughts. It reminded him of Cloud; but, when one was as tired as he was, one wouldn't mind hiding so much.
In the morning, Vincent entered his bedroom to find both Nanaki and Marlene spread out on his bed, taking up almost the entire king sized mattress. An amused smile cautiously stepped onto his full lips as he opened the closet door to get some clothes. Marlene stirred in her sleep behind him, moaning softly.
"Cloud…" Vincent spun around and looked at her, his ears listening hard for her words. She tossed and turned some more then settled down again, her breathing stable. Vincent grabbed his clothing and left to change in the bathroom.
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