OMG I live!! First I want to thank everyone for reading and reviewing my stories. It really means a lot to me! Thank you!!!

I'm so sorry that it has been so long since I updated. I have a major case of writer's block on this story, not sure where I wanted to go with it, and was afraid my ideas were too OOC. On top of that I have just been so busy with college and other activities to write. I hope this was worth the wait!

Pairings: Sephiroth/Zack/Cloud

Warnings: Yaoi, Sex (in later chapters), language and violence

Disclaimer: characters belong to SE

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Chapter 6 – Change of Plans

Zack waited until he heard the water running before letting go of the struggling, laughing cadet. He leapt to his feet and made a dash for his cell phone. "Get dressed Cloud. We need to be ready and packed before Seph is out of the shower."

The blonde climbed to his feet, confused. "Huh? Zack, what is-"

"Just do it Cloud!" the SOLDIER snapped as he flipped through his contact list, searching for the number he needed.

The young man flinched, tipping his head to the side and staring a hole in the floor. "Is that an order Sir?"

Zack paused, glancing up to see the hunched form of his lover, his beautiful face hidden by his spiky locks. He didn't need to see his eyes to know his tone had cut him to the bone. The raven haired man ran his fingers through his hair, both upset by what he had done and frustrated with the turn of events. He walked slowly forward, "Damn, I'm sorry I snapped at ya. It's just that psycho scientist! He scares the shit out of me."

Cloud's eyes grew wide, looking in shock at Zack. He had never heard the man say something scared him. It made Cloud unease. "It's ok…"

Zack embraced the smaller frame of the cadet, breathing in his rich scent and nuzzling the golden, fluffy hair. "No it aien't ok. I'd make it up to ya right now but we don't have the time." Zack pulled back and flashed the cadet one of his signature smiles and wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.

Cloud blushed, burying his face in the older man's chest. Zack kissed the top of his head before reluctantly stepping out of the embrace. "We can't let Sephiroth go back alone. There were times Angeal would get a phone call and frantically rush to pick up Seph from the labs. He would never tell me what they did; I assume Sephiroth didn't want anyone to know. But I could tell how worried Angeal was. Without Genesis or Angeal…" Zack's voice cracked in sadness.

"…You are the only one that can be there for him," Cloud finished his lover's sentence.

"We are the only ones," Zack corrected.

Cloud smiled lovingly, "I'll start packing." He kissed the older man's lips before starting to get his things in order.

The SOLDIER's love for the small cadet filled his chest, making his heart feel like it would explode with emotion. He reluctantly brought his attention back to the phone, clicking on the contact name. After only a few rings, the line was connected. "Director Lazard speaking."

"Hey Director, this is Zack."

"Ah Zack, how can I help you today?"

The SOLDIER fidgeted, this was going to be tricky. But failure wasn't an option. "I need some time off, effective immediately… and I need Cadet Strife on leave as well."

There was a pause at the other end of the line, "…That's not going to be possible. You maybe… but not the cadet."

"Lazard," Zack growled into the phone, "Have I ever asked for anything personal before? This is extremely important or you know I would not even be asking."

"I know, but-"

"Listen! Either you make it possible for official leave or I'll take matters into my own hands and do it anyway. I'll serve whatever punishment is required when I return to work."

Another pause before the Director sighed, "How long do you need?"

As little as two days would have probably been enough, but Zack knew he might not get another chance for awhile, "I need a week."

"Alright, you are both on leave for seven days, effective immediately. I'll talk to the cadet's superior and get it all worked out."

"Thank you Lazard! I owe you one."

"Yes you do," he heard the Director grumble before hanging up the phone.

The SOLDIER quickly dressed and headed out to the living room to find Cloud double checking the duffels. He snuck up behind the man and smacked the cute ass he loved so much. The blonde gave a startled yelp.

"What's going on out here?"

The two men turned to see Sephiroth standing in the bedroom doorway, dripping wet, with only a towel wrapped around his hips.

Both stared with lust at the sight. "Damn Seph, put some clothes on before I jump you! Then you really would be late…" Zack stalked forward, a teasing glint in his eyes.

Sephiroth stopped the younger man with a single glare, "And what makes you think you'll get close enough to try?" The General gave a small smirk to lighten the words.

Zack shifted on his feet, chuckling softly and scratching the back of his neck with his hand, "Let's just save that for later. We get to come with you back to Midgar. Seem our requested time off has finally come through. Lazard was giving us the good news while you were taking a shower."

"Hmm sounds perfect," Sephiroth purred as he leaned against the door frame.

"But Zack…" Cloud started to say before his lover's glance made him trail off.

"I should go finish getting ready. Make sure you have everything. We don't have much time," he turned and headed back into the bathroom.

Zack turned toward the blond to be met with a disappointed stare. He rolled his eyes, "Don't look at me like that."

"You lied to him,"

"Yes… I did,"

"Why?"

"Because he is too proud to ask for our help, even when he needs someone the most," Zack reach over and gently placed a hand on the pale cheek of the younger man.

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It wasn't long before the three men were watching the helicopter land on the pad. Cloud tried to remain calm as the wind from the blades whipped his spiky golden locks in every direction. He hated flying… and riding in cars, trucks, trains, or boats. The only time he didn't get sick in a moving vehicle was if he was the one driving. Unfortunately, he had no idea how to fly a helicopter or he would have. As they moved toward it, he mentally made a note to ask Reno if he could teach him how to fly.

"You ok Spiky? It looks like you have seen a ghost," Zack joked as he ruffled the blond's hair.

"I'm ok… my stomach is still a bit upset from yesterday. I didn't expect to be riding in one again so soon," he shuffled slowly toward the doors.

Sephiroth stored his bag in the mesh overhead compartment, "You two don't have to go back to Midgar for your time off. I'm sure you could find something to occupy your time here in Junon." The General tried to hide his smirk.

Cloud shook his head defiantly. "No. I want to go home." He crammed his duffle under his chair. Strapping himself in immediately, it confirmed that he had made up his mind and there would be no further discussion on the subject.

"Damn right we aren't staying! Without you it would be no fun. We can all find some time together to be 'productive' on our vacation," Zack stated while playfully wiggling his eyebrows up and down.

Cloud blushed, fidgeting in his seat, and Sephiroth shook his head as he leaned back into his seat. "Do you ever think of anything but sex Zack?"

"No,"

"Yes,"

Zack's jaw dropped with Cloud's reply. "Hey!" he exclaimed as he lightly smacked Cloud in the back of the head. Sephiroth had to stifle his laugh, pretending to cough instead.

"Well it's true, you are always trying…" Cloud stopped as the helicopter took flight. The porcelain skin turned a shade of green and he shut his eyes to attempt to block everything out. He clinched his teeth, resting his head in his hands as he leaned forward. Desperately he tried to not seem weak in front of the two men he cared about the most. The last thing he wanted to do was vomit.

"Cloud?" Zack asked with concern.

The cadet tried to answer but to his embarrassment all that was able to escape was a whimper.

"You should have told us how bad it is when you fly. We could have picked up something for motion sickness."

"N-Nothing works. I have tried."

Sephiroth could clearly tell that Cloud was in a lot more discomfort than he was letting on. The General repositioned himself on the bench seating so his back was against the glass window, one leg propped up on the seat. "Come over here."

The blond took the risk of opening his eyes to take in the sight of Sephiroth's new position. He froze.

Sephiroth smirked, "Do I have to make that an order cadet?"

Zack wiggled his index finger back and forth, "Ah nope, you can't give him any orders. He's on leave."

"Touché." The silver haired man gestured to the spot on the bench in front of him, "I have an idea to make you feel better. If you are willing I would like to try to help."

Cloud unbuckled the safety strap and he shakily made his way across the short distance between the benches.

"Back against me," Sephiroth whispered as the man sat down between his legs. Cloud did as he was told, tensing as he rested against the larger man's broad chest. Strong arms wrapped around his waist, "Now close your eyes."

As the sapphire orbs vanished behind pale eyelids and golden lashes, Sephiroth slowly rubbed circles across the young man's abdomen. Cloud shivered at the touches, his muscles relaxing. The silver haired man could tell it was making him feel better because some color was returning to the delicate face. Yet every jolt of the helicopter caused the body in his arms to quiver. He knew he could go a step further in treating Cloud's problem. Taking the chance, he stopped just long enough to run his hands under the soft cotton shirt before pushing the long fingers into the flesh in massaging circles.

The low, long moan that escaped Cloud's lips was music to Sephiroth's ears. He worked the fingers harder, feeling the tense muscles finally relax. Cloud was torn between melting back into the strong warm body and pushing into the working fingers. The young cadet whimpered, not in pain or discomfort, but in pleasure. Sephiroth was desperately fighting the urge to explore other parts of the young man's body.

Zack's eyes sparkled and a smile lit his face as he watched the bond slowly forming between the cadet and General. He knew he should keep his mouth shut but he just couldn't help himself. "If you guys keep that up I believe the pilot will have a hard time concentrating with the noise."

Sephiroth blinked at Zack before jerking his hands out from under the cadet's shirt.

"No!" Cloud cried out then blushed scarlet as he realized his outburst. "P-Please… don't stop," he visibly paled as the helicopter lurched. "I-it helps…"

Sephiroth could not refuse, his hands once again crawling under the thick sweater to resume the slow massage of the pale stomach.

A low throaty moan startled the two; they pulled their attention away from each other to look questioningly at Zack. Violet eyes widened, his hands slapped over his mouth when Zack realized the sound had come from him.

"Don't worry, I'll have more control than Zack obviously does," Sephiroth said calmly as he focused back on Cloud.

The cadet laughed as the SOLDIER pouted and glared from across the helicopter. "I feel an unholy partnership forming against me." Zack gave them both his signature puppy dog eyes, his bottom lip sticking out and quivering.

"You created it. I'm sure you'll find it most pleasurable," Sephiroth purred.

Zack's moth gaped open, his mind frozen as thoughts of what lovely things the silver and blonde haired man could do to him. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat to try to relieve his growing problem.

Both men on the far side of the chopper laughed playfully. The ride to Midgar hardly took any time at all with the three men joking around. Cloud had made it the whole way without losing the contents of his stomach, thanks to the diligent efforts of Sephiroth's nimble fingers. With the discussions about what they could do with their time off, Sephiroth had almost forgotten that he was meeting Hojo. As the helicopter landed on the roof of the Shinra building, the lab assistants were waiting for him, reminding him that he had to make it through hell to reach his heaven.

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A/N: end of chapter 6… I made it longer for all those who asked. I'll try my best to get the next chapter up asap. Hopefully with my laptop fixed it will be easier to do just that. Sorry that there is still no smut, next chapter will have some though. If you are looking for some, check out the one chapter Cloud/Zack story I just finished called Nothing but Love.