(Distant Memories) FF7 Cloud and Sepharoth By: Alex Garland Chapter 4
Seph nodded and they both headed down stairs for dinner. Dinner was eventful Sephiroth talking about his travels before he was found and Aeris talking about how she sells flowers and makes herbal medicine. By the time they finished with dinner it was late Cloud took the dirty dishes to the sink wile Sephiroth dried all the washed dishes.
"Cloud I know with all that has happened today maybe you should call your client and tell him that his order won't be done on time." Aeris said while looking at Cloud making Seph intrigued with what his Hogosha does for a living.
"It's ok sis I was planning to stay up and finish it any way. Well I'm going out to the workshop and Seph you can have my bed for the night." Cloud winked and smiled to Seph making him blush as Cloud rushed out the door.
"Sorry about that Sephiroth Cloud's a sword smith a very good one almost famous." Aeris explained a little bit.
Aeris took Sephiroth back to Cloud's room and fixed his bed and gave Sephiroth a pair of night pants to sleep in, "Here you are Sephiroth and good night." Aeris said.
"And a good night to you too Aeris." Sephiroth replied nicely. Even though Sephiroth shut off the lights and got into bed he could not sleep. Finally getting up Sephiroth headed down stairs and outside to Cloud's workshop. Sephiroth opened the workshop door so he could see inside there his eyes fell upon the sexiest sight his eyes had the pleasure to see. Cloud was covered with sweat that glowed from the fire light and the look of determination and focus on his face was captivating that it was hard not to reach out and touch him. Sephiroth came fully into the workshop unknown to Cloud Sephiroth looking around the room until a particular item caught his eyes that was resting on a stand on the mantel above the fireplace.
Cloud finally felt Sephiroth's present and looked over to him seeing what he was staring at, "I never got rid of it even after I made myself for get everything." Cloud stated before going back to his work.
"It doesn't even look like it's ever been used." Seph stated with a bit of curiosity in his voice.
"I haven't been able to hold it in a long time. I didn't feel right holding or using it after I was stabbed." Cloud paused for a brief minute, "I don't even think I cleaned it after I was stabbed…"
Seph looked at his blade and saw the dried blood. Seph walked up behind Cloud and hugged him bringing Cloud's body close to his, "I should have been there to protect you."
"It couldn't be helped. Neither of us knew what was going to happen after they split us up." Cloud wrapped an arm around Seph's before getting back to work.
Seph stayed quiet letting Cloud finish. Seph was amazed at how well the steel of the blade shined in Clouds hands. Seph thought Cloud was finished but Cloud took out a jar and a paint brush. Seph watched as Cloud painted a pattern along the dull edge and repeated the pattern on the other side then placing it back in the fire. 20 minutes later Cloud took the sword out and peeled off the paint leaving the pattern on the sword. Cloud finished the sword off by putting its sword guard on as well as pinning the hilt in place then finally putting the sword in its sheath.
Cloud placed the sword on his work table and looked at Seph, "I'm all done. It took a lot less time than I thought it would." Cloud said before swaying into Seph's embrace.
"Let's get you into bed before you collapse." Seph Picked up Cloud bridal style and carried him to his room. Looking down at Clouds form he saw that Cloud was already asleep in his arms clinging to him like he use to when they both lived in the labs. "What am I going to do with you?" Seph said quietly so not to wake Cloud.
In the morning Seph found himself alone in Clouds bed looking around to see where he was only to not find him. Seph swung his legs out from underneath the covers to get some cloths on when Cloud came into the room with only a towel around his waist. Seph didn't move and watched captivated at how sexy his Hogosha was with water still running off him making the seen that much hotter. Seph let out a breath that he didn't realize he was holding gaining clouds attention as he took the towel around his waist to dry his hair.
Cloud turned and hastily covered himself. "I'm sorry Hikari I thought you were still sleeping" Cloud stammered blushing like there was no tomorrow.
"Well my little hogosha it was quite the show for me." Seph replied getting up and wrapped his arms around clouds still half naked from, "It was so sexy that I'm glad that I'm yours and only yours."
"Seph…" Cloud sighed happily, "and I'm glad that I'm yours and only yours."
Seph leaned in and kissed Clouds abs and preceded downward savoring Clouds taste right after a bath. Still having the taste of sweat and honey but the smell of vanilla and caramel just being this close to his love almost made him mad. Seph proceeded ever so slowly downward kissing and nipping all the way until right above were the towel began.
Cloud gently pushed Seph away, "Dear… I'm sorry… I'm just not…Just not ready for what you ask." Cloud looked saddened and embarrassed and could not look Seph in the eyes when he stood.
"It's ok love I can wait I would wait all eternity for you." Seph tilted Clouds chin so Clouds gaze met his. "Now let's go down so Aeris does not worry." Seph smiled as he pulled out a few items of clothing that Seph thought Cloud ought to wear.
"Yes dear but I can dress myself you know." Cloud agreed putting a hand on his hip.
"But Hogoshaaaaaa I want to dress you." Seph wined.
"You go down stairs before I kick your ass down." Cloud proclaimed
"Fine! But I won't be happy about it." Seph exited Clouds room with a huff.
Cloud got on a pair of black and blue boxers and took out a box and opened it removing the tissue paper. Inside was a pair of black leather pants, leather boots, leather vest, leather jacket, and leather gloves. The pant and vest were skin tight and formed to Clouds body in all the right places. Cloud picked up two pairs of sunglasses and his sword and put them by the front door. Cloud walked into the kitchen and was bombarded with the smell of pancakes and sausage. Cloud looked around the room and saw Seph reading the morning paper very intently and Aeris cooking more pancakes.
Aeris turned around seeing Clouds outfit and grinned, "Well I see that the outfit I got you fits nicely"
"Yes it does. Don't you think so Seph?" Cloud asked with a small grin on his face waiting for Sephs reaction.
Seph looked up from his paper and dropped it, "Wow...you look...Wow." Seph stuttered looking at Cloud like a staring man with the drool to go with it.
"Thank you Seph and Thank you Aeris." Cloud Thanked giving Aeris a wink making Aeris giggle playfully.
Breakfast was quite eventful Aeris and Cloud were catching Seph off guard. Cloud was teasing Seph every chance he got if was eating and making it so dame sexy that Seph could not take his eyes off him or touching Seph lightly from under the table while Aeris tried talking to Seph making him trip over himself stuttering and blushing madly. And like after diner Aeris cleaned dishes wile Cloud and Seph dried and put them away Cloud ceasing with his teasing so Seph wouldn't break a plate.
"Hay Seph." Cloud called to gain Seph's attention.
"Yes Hogosha." Seph answered.
"Would you like to come with me on a Job?" Cloud inquired.
"Sure I wouldn't mind coming along." Seph said with a light grin.
"I have to go deliver that sword to a fellow named Kadaj in the Ancient Forest outside of Cosmo Canyon. So it's going to take us a total of five days to get there." Cloud said confidently.
"Kadaj…I've heard that name before…" Seph thought long and hard.
"You probably heard it in passing or over herd someone say the name." Cloud concluded
"You're probably right." Seph agreed but still having the feeling that the name was bad news for the both of them.
"Sephiroth." Aeris Called
"Yes Aeris." Seph replied turning his head in her direction.
"This is for you." Aeris handed Seph a large clothing box.
"Thank you Aeris. I'll go try this on." Seph thanked and dashed off upstairs.
"Aeris if Seph comes looking for me I'll be outside getting the bikes ready for our journey." Cloud informed Aeris.
"Ok Cloud I'll tell Sephiroth your outside when he's done." Aeris giving a reassuring smile.
"Thanks sis." Cloud answered before going outside to get the bikes ready for the trip and making sure to having all the legal documents for their travel.
Five minutes had passed and Seph descended from the stairs in his new outfit. Seph went into the kitchen to find Cloud only to find Aeris packing some Binto boxes. Aeris turned sensing Seph's presence and looked Seph over making sure that Seph's cloths fit.
"So how does everything fit?" Aeris inquired placing the Binto boxes in a bag.
"It fits nicely but the shoulders seem a bit bulky." Seph informed Aeris
"That's because it's made from a type of steel memory foam its light, durable, and it won't harm the skin but it's as strong as steel." Aeris explained a bit.
"Aeris did you invent this?" Seph questioned.
"Cloud came up with the idea and I came up with the chemical compound for it that's a small reason we can live in comfort but we save most of it only using the money for supplies and stuff." Aeris answered whole heartedly.
"Well it's one of the most innovative things I have ever seen." Seph answered being thirdly impressed with both Cloud and Aeris.
"Well Sephiroth here you go." Aeris handed over the Binto boxes, "And Cloud is out in the garage getting the bikes ready and that's a delivery that I would like him to drop off at Fort Condor its medicated food for them."
"I will let Cloud know we will have to make a stop at Fort Condor to drop this off." Seph respectfully confirmed with Aeris about her delivery.
"Thanks Sephiroth. I owe you one."Aeris thanked Seph.
"Thanks Aeris…Well we best be off I'll tell Cloud you said bye." Seph said before turning and walking out the door.
"Have a good trip, be safe." Aeris said wishing them luck
"We will and thank you again." Seph called back.