Falling for AI
Disclaimer: I do not own final fantasy VII
Chapter 2: AI shows strength
After me and Cloud got dressed we went out to go to sector 4. They have the best mall! Cloud was dressed in a SOLDIER first class uniform as that was the only clothing he had. He was going to get a lot of stares from people. Most first class are well known throughout Midgar. So this new blonde in first class gear was going to be a mystery.
We went to my motorcycle in the parking garage and I got on. Cloud sat behind me and put his hands around my stomach.
"Are you afraid Cloud?"
"My systems do no indicate fear as an appropriate response for the current situation. What should I fear?" Oh boy. I thought he was making progress.
"Well motorcycles are death on wheels and most people fear crashing."
"I see. My internal memory indicates that you have been driving this motorcycle since you graduated the academy. Further search reveals no accidents and only one ticket. I estimate a high success of our survival to wherever you are taking us." This was adorable to me for some reason.
"Alright, hold on tight though Cloud."
"Understood." Cloud tightened his grip and I started it. I raced out of the garage and went to Sector four. Cloud seemed to enjoy the ride. He let out a little gasp at the feeling of the wind hitting him.
When we got to the Sector four mall I parked the bike. As I was locking stuff up Cloud was off looking around. When I turned to him I saw him staring at two people.
"Ready Cloud?" Cloud turned to me and nodded. We started walking towards the mall and along the way Cloud took my hand in his. I looked down and stopped. This caused him to stop as well.
"Is something wrong Zack?"
"Why are you holding my hand?" Cloud blinked at me.
"I noticed two men holding each other's hands as they were walking to their car. I assumed this was normal behavior for humans." I chuckled at his words.
"It's normal for people who are dating. We're not dating though Cloud." Cloud let go of my hand.
"I apologize. I did not know."
"It's ok Cloud. You did nothing wrong. You are learning." Cloud smiled at me.
"You are very kind. Though I was unresponsive until you activated me I was still able to hear everything and interpret the information. General Sephiroth said you were the only one worthy to own me because of your kindness. I agree with him fully. I wonder what it would be like if I was with another person." Sephiroth said I was kind. Wow, Seph thinks highly of me. I didn't even know Seph knew how to compliment another.
"Shall we go Zack?" I nodded and walked into the mall with Cloud. We went to different clothes store. Cloud tried on all kinds of clothing. I bought him suits, casual clothes and clubbing clothes.
He seemed to really like the clothing. Luckily for me the mall would ship these clothes for us this afternoon. I didn't have room on my bike obviously. As I was paying for the clothing, Cloud went off to look around.
I found him at a jewelry store. He was looking at some earrings. He was staring at a diamond stud. I walked over to him.
"Do you like it Cloud?"
"It's very pretty. Is it ok for men to wear earrings?" That was a loaded question.
"As long as it's in one ear it's fine. Do you want it?" Cloud nodded. I paid for the earring and they took Cloud to a seat and loaded the stud into piercing gun. They put it over his ear and put the stud in. He winced at the pinch of the piercing but soon he was looking at himself and smiling.
"You look good Cloud." He smiled at me.
"Thank you Zack. You are wonderful." The clerk smiled at us. "You two are so cute together." I blushed at her words. Cloud being oblivious to her meaning said something to make me blush harder.
"Thank you very much. I think so too." The lady smiled and we walked off. We headed back to my bike to go back to my apartment.
"You know Cloud . . . she thought we were dating." Cloud blinked at me.
"Really? I guess my response wasn't right then." I got on the bike and Cloud slid on behind me. He put his arms around me.
We rode back in silence. He rested his head on my back as we drove down the streets to get back to Shinra. When we got back I parked my bike and we went back to the apartment. I had to stop off for a minute to talk to Sephiroth so Cloud waited for me by the elevator.
I walked over to Sephiroth's office and went in. He was sitting back in his chair staring out the window. I took a seat and waited for him.
"Yes Zack?"
"Why was I given Cloud?"
"You were the obvious choice. I don't need an android. Genesis would have just slept with the thing and the others first class wouldn't have given it the needed attention it required. You are kind hearted and loving. You were perfect."
"Any other reason Seph?" Sephiroth smirked at me.
"I don't know what you mean Zack." I was suspicious.
"I think you are planning something." Seph just stared at me.
"You should be more trusting."I was skeptical of Sephiroth. I felt he was up to something. He doesn't like to admit it but he has taken an interest in my personal life.
"Yea . . . well I am going to go. I want to get Cloud back and eat." Sephiroth waved as I walked out the door. As I went down the door I could hear a loud grunt and slam against something. I ran down the hallway and was shocked at the sight before me.
Cloud was standing in a fighting stance and Genesis was on the ground rubbing his head. I helped Genesis up and looked back at Cloud. He calmed down a bit and stood normally.
"What the hell just happened?" Genesis began screaming that Cloud had just attacked him but Genesis is a notorious liar. I looked at Cloud who didn't have the ability to lie.
"Commander Rhapsodos came at me and challenged me to a fight after confirming I was the new B.O.A. that was made. I told him no because it is against my programming but he persisted. The end result was I punched him and hit him with a low level thunder magic." That I believed over Cloud just attacking.
"Genesis, attack Cloud again and I will deck you." Genesis rolled his eyes at me.
"Oh wittle Fair. Angeal is no longer around, don't act so tough." Genesis walked off. I took Cloud by the hand and lead him to the elevator. When we got up to the apartment Cloud walked passed me to the kitchen.
"Is there anything you would like me to make?"
"Whatever you think Cloud. You did great this morning." Cloud rubbed the back of his head. Oh crap, he learned that from me no doubt. It was my nervous habit.
"I don't know what you like. There is a way I could learn your entire dietary intake but you might not like it." What did he mean?
"How would you?"
"I would stick my tongue in your mouth and while sliding against your tongue my sensors would pick up what you have eaten throughout your whole life. My systems indicate this is how humans show affection for one another and I don't believe this would be appropriate given our current level of interaction." He was right on that but I kinda wanted to kiss him. Should I do it? I don't know him and he is like way innocent.
"Well . . . um . . ." Cloud smiled sheepishly.
"Don't worry about it Zack. I will order a pizza and use some of the money the General gave you. From the stack of boxes in your trash I assume you like pizza." I felt like a fat kid getting caught eating a twinky.
"Ok, pepperoni cool with you Cloud?"
"I don't . . . no I don't mind." He was going to say he doesn't need food. He is kind of learning. He called the pizza place and made the order. After he was done Cloud made his way to the living room and turned on the ps3. He was playing Call of Duty Black Ops. One of my personal favorites.
"Zack what is the farthest you have gotten on zombies solo?"
"Round 58 without cheating. Some claim they made it to 100 but it is impossible without cheats." Cloud stared at the game.
"I estimate I can make it to round 59 without being downed and afterwards I will only need to use one other quick revive to maintain gameplay. I will get to the end and beat zombies."
"Impossible spike."
"Care to make a wager then?" I smiled at his confidence.
"Sure, if I win and you end up not making it to 100 then you have to pull a prank on Sephiroth." Cloud smiled.
"Fine, if I win then you have to kiss me." I blinked. I blushed deeply. "Ok . . . but you're gonna lose." Cloud started and he was like a pro. He knew the tricks and he has never even played before. His speed setting for camera movement was unnatural. No human could react that fast. Cloud wasn't human but damn.
45 minutes passed and he was still playing and hasn't gone down once. The pizza came and oh boy was it delicious. I love pepperoni pizza. I ate the food like a little kid opening his presents on Christmas.
Cloud took a piece of pizza and ate it while blowing away the game. He was passing the 30th round without fail. The intriguing thing is that he was using only two weapons.
"Why won't you get three weapons?"
"Three weapons will cause an estimated twenty percent decrease in my reaction ability. Two weapons is all I will need to successfully win this game. The ray gun and RPK upgraded along with the monkey grenades is all that is needed for success. Combine those with the quick revive, juggernaut and double tap perks and victory is assured with a 96.7789% chance."
Time went on and on and by and he hit round 60 without being downed once. I was getting worried by his skill. I decided to take a nap while he played that game.
"Zack . . . stop that. Since I have realized attraction I have become addicted to you." I trailed kisses down Cloud's chest. He was giggling. He put his hands in my hair as I trailed kisses down. I was about to get to the desired area when Cloud began to vibrate.
"What the hell?"
I jumped up in my sleep. My damn phone was vibrating. I pulled it out of my pocket. It was Sephiroth.
"What's up Seph?"
"You sound tired Zack." I yawned. "I was asleep . . . you need something?"
"Yes, if you could, please drop off those reports you were given a week ago on my desk by noon tomorrow." Damn . . . never did them.
"No problem Seph."
"Goodnight Zack." He hung up and I looked at the screen. Cloud was on round 99! That was impossible!
"How can this be?" Cloud was mowing down the undead in the game. He tossed his last monkey grenade and shot the group as they went for the noise. There was only a few zombies left. Cloud finished the remaining undead and completed the game of zombies.
"I have finished the task. During your nap I did go down once due to carelessness. Despite that I have finished the game and now you can fulfill my wish." My eyes bulged.
"Cloud . . . why do you want this?"
"I want to know what a kiss is like. You are an attractive man who I get along with. My current systems indicate this as a good reason to kiss another person." I was strangely turned on by all of that.
"Ok . . . just . . . hold still." I got close to Cloud and leaned in. I placed my lips on his. Those lips were so soft. I could stay like this. I pulled away after a few seconds. Cloud stared at me with a weird expression.
"How was it Cloud?"
"I can't say. It has a strange sensation that created an increase in heart rate and blood to rush to my cheeks. Is this reaction normal? I don't understand human bonding yet . . . I wonder if I ever will." Oh Cloud . . . I think you will learn fast. I needed to take a shower.
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Chapter 2 done. Plz review.
