Author's note : ..This is AU, so many stuff are changed. Some part of the background story is directly from FF VII or VIII, and some of them are quite confusing. For example, Seifer is a kid in KH, while he is older in FF VIII. In this one, older version of Seifer is there. Any questions are welcome.

Diclaimer- None of the characters or most of concepts are mine, they belong to Square Enix. Honestly, if they belonged to me.. ..It would have turned MA+ rated.

Warning - Yaoi, M rated for more than a few reasons (later chapters), abusive languages, crimes, etc. Yaoi pairings (AkuRoku, SephCloud, ZexionXDemyx, etc, more side pairing though not in this one. Side stories may be included after the main story gets over)

No. XIII - Organisation XIII

[Chapter 5. Turks & Jenova]

[In the middle of darkness and light, the shadows of both lay.

The shadows, the midst of the extremes-

They lurk in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times,

And they reign with the mystery and power,

The shadows call themselves-

Organisation XIII.]

V . i

[What a rare occuation. What caused you to call me, Roxas?]

"...I met Leonhart, and I know him."

[Of course. Prosecutor Squall.]

"...What is he doing here? And curse it, I used a bait- Huginn. And No. VII interupt in the middle of conversation. I doubt Saix knows- but Leonhart must have got enough from this brat, Riku, and Sora. My apologies."

[...Forgiven. I see.. That was the reason Prosecutor Zell called me today.. Telling me about 'Team SeeD' had been re-summoned for an investigation of the Organisation XIII's last member.. They know about you- No. XIII now.]

"Expected, but it's faster than I thought. An informant?"

[Zell tried to hide, but I think there was one.]

Roxas could hear a chuckle over the phone. Someone was enjoying this, and it was definitely not Roxas. Leaning against the wall of a shop, Roxas answered in a cold voice.

"Sephiroth. All the Avalanche members are aware of your identity, so you might not care- but I do. I thought we were on the same boat?"

[And we still are. They can't do anything- they can't arrest us just because we have motorcycles and their names are rare, it won't be enough.]

"They will be suspicious and it will make them keep an eye on you."

[Kadaj will be enough for a distraction, and Avalanche is officially terrorist group. They hold no credit in any official issues. My official reason for resigning the place was because I didn't like the work itself- Roxas, you worry too much. I considered enough when I resigned.]

Roxas was silent for a moment. He knew Sephiroth enough, both about his personality and abilities. It was time to stop bugging him. Shaking his head, Roxas spoke in a smooth manner.

"...I see. I will report any progress in this matter, I am taking part in Jenova anyway."

[And I will inform you about the Organisation XIII and my activities. And, Roxas?]

"Yes?"

[Don't call me using any random phone. It's not safe.]

"I am using my handphone now- I recently opened it up and fixed it in my style. It's not a random public phone, Sephiroth."

[...Kadaj, you said you can track this number down-]

[So- Sorry, brother! The number- it says that it is being called from Twilight University's students' bar! So I thought-]

[...Cheeky brat. Bar? ...I know you would never go to any bar unless you are sure that no one will recognise you, Roxas. Well, then see you, Roxas.]

Roxas closed his phone, shaking his head. Kadaj was acting as a technician while Roxas was away, but it seemed that he wasn't as good as Roxas.

It was already dark.. Time for Roxas to get into some work. Sighing, Roxas casually walked into a bar in his casual clothes- which, he would never wear or show to Riku or Sora. Who would guess that antisocial, shy, good blondie is the very same person who now wears a leathery pants and jacket with a cap which is wore by side-way? Especially with a black skull earring he had on his left ear. He was short, alright, but he wasn't that short anyway. Chewing a bubble gum, Roxas casually high-fived with a red-head who he got to know by yesterday's visit.

"Hey, yo! You came!"

"Reno.. I keep my promise. Is that an empty place?"

"Of course, sit! Hey, guys- this is Safer, he is good in games. Safer, this is Rude, my partner I talked about yesterday- and Tseng, my boss."

"Pleasure to meet you, Rude, and Tseng. I am Safer. Care if I join?"

"Sure."

Roxas sat on a chair at the table and watched the game. Texas Hold'em, and sure, they were good. Soon, next game started.. And this time, Roxas joined in.

"I haven't see you here before. A newbie? Call."

"Not new to the business, but yes, I am new here. My boss is quite an ass, he told me to go here.. Tseng. Raise 100 gils."

"Call. Here, yo? That's strange, man. This is just a small peaceful town..."

"...Call."

"Call, his boss must have his reasons, Reno. So what are you doing here?"

"Well, I am not sure yet, he just told me to wait. Alright, raise 200."

Roxas shrugged and turned his head to cards. It was good. Keeping his hand down, Roxas took a sip from the glass Reno pushed to him and muttered.

"I already know what I have to achieve here, only question is how. He should contact me soon and order me how, or at least tell me that I can do it whatever way I want."

"A good man, hmm? Where are you from? Raise 100 gils."

"...Not very far."

Casual talk. Rude and Reno glanced each other, observing how Tseng treated Roxas. It was as if they already knew about each other, and yet-

"Flush."

"Argh, damn.. Boss, you are too good! Rude?"

"..."

"Huh.. So he's the winner, then? ..Hey, Safer?"

"...I doubt so. Straight Flush."

Reno couldn't help dropping his jaw. This guy, he actually won? Of course, Reno knew he was good, very good from yesterday's games, but he didn't expect this guy to win- Was that a mere luck? But when Tseng pushed money to Safer, he shook his head and pushed it back to Tseng.

"Let's say it's for a greeting- a good will, Tseng of the Turks, such an honour to meet you."

"...And you are?"

"Well, I am Huginn, from Hollow Bastion.. Of course, that's not my real name, but it seems my motorcycle's name is more famous than my own. My elderst brother sent his regards."

"...Sephiroth sent you?"

"Yes. He wishes to inform that a very famous and chivalrious Team SeeD is trying to stop him from eliminating Avalanche. A very sad occuation."

"..."

WTF. Reno and Rude stared at this Safer, dumbstruck. Avalanche? Team SeeD? Fuck, they never realised this casual looking youth was related to such a dangerous work! Yet, Tseng merely nodded and answered.

"And I presume that you are here for their leader, Prosecutor Squall?"

"I have no idea about the plan. I am here to deliver message. Huginn is Odin's thoughts, his plans and strategies. I am his supporter, not a fighter, though I am willing to do anything for my elderst brother."

"Sephiroth said very highly of you, Mr. Safer. You are his real brother, unlike the others who just call themselves as Sephiroth's younger brothers."

"Not biologically, Mr. Tseng. If you are talking about our family name, yes, but I would rather point out the fact that Seph was an orphan who was adopted by my parents before I was born."

Roxas answered matter-of-factly, taking another sip. It was sweet and hot, burning down his throat.. Smiling as innocent as an angel, Roxas spoke.

"I am Huginn, Odin's messanger, Mr. Turk, and I have files to deliver, too. Seph told me to give it to you, Tseng. And Reno? Let's drink sometime after this too, I enjoyed your company very much yesterday. I will be working in this bar from next week- I am not that bad in it my myself. See you, then."

Roxas left a small document case and left the bar, smiling. When he was gone, Reno blinked a few times and asked Tseng.

"...Odin? Huginn? Boss, you don't mean Safer is-"

"He is the last member of Jenova as you guessed, and is real brother of Sephiroth, their leader."

"...Shit. Then.. Sephiroth used to beat his real brother when he was angry? No- That guy, Safer- that is the crazy guy who volunteers to be a sandbag for Sephiroth when stuff become uncontrollable?"

"Not a sandbag, Reno. From a reliable source, though he said he is not a fighter... Safer is a dangerous man, much like one of us. He is a very skilled assassin, technician, and agent. When he approached.. I didn't hear his foot steps. Sephiroth personally praised him, saying that Muninn's owner, Kadaj, is only better in one-on-one direct duel with restrictions compared to Huginn's owner, Safer. Taking that it was Sephiroth himself who practices with Safer.. Safer is just pretending to be a sandbag for some unknown reason."

"...Heh.. Something to hear. That guy didn't sound like someone who likes getting beaten up.. Safer is someone who hates losing. Hell, and he is hot!"

"...I hope that you won't ever flirt him, Reno. Sephiroth won't be happy about it."

"Man, I don't think he minds just a sleepover- He didn't care when I joked that he looks sexy or how it was like when he had a relation for a first time-"

"As far as I know, Safer is a virgin."

"...Damn. No wonder he just smirked..."