A/N: omg i am srry i havent update but between work scheduling me 10 days in a row, visiting family (who live 6 hours a way) x-mas shopping, and many other things i just havent had a chance to update. :( here's a nice long chapter to make up for it. tho it's kinda tedious to get through. o well hopefully the next chapter will be better.
Reno sprinted out of the medical ward to the stairwell. He was on the 58th floor so it didn't make sense to wait for the elevator to him. He climbed the two flights of stairs to the 60th floor. From there he ran to the stairwell that would take him to the President's floor.
Upon reaching the 70th floor he passed his keycard through the doors security system and opened the door. His eyes grew wide at the scene before him.
The President of Shinra lay face down in a pool of his own blood. A trail of blood lead up to his desk as well. Still more blood trailed out towards the balcony. Yet even more blood was splattered on the wall behind the President. Eyes flicking back to the now dead President, Reno saw a large ass sword protruding from the President's back.
Cheering on the inside Reno decided he needed to follow the trail of blood to the balcony and see what damage was done out there. 'I shouldn't be cheering really, my boss was just offed.' thought Reno. 'Hey my boss was just fucking offed! Thank Gaia. Whoever the Fuck did this I need to thank em.'
By this time Reno had reached the balcony and nearly stumbled over a cute little blonde girl. "Oh Shit! Sorry Elena" Reno said while trying to suppress the joy he was still feeling over the fact that the President of their company was currently lying dead in a pool of his own blood.
"Reno, most men would appear to be a little more upset about his boss lying dead in a pool of his own blood and the Vice President badly injured just feet away." Came Tseng's silky smooth voice.
"Huh? Oh sorry boss I just couldn't stand the fat ass bast…What the Fuck! Rufus! What in the hell happened to Rufus?!?!" Reno shouted. He actually liked the Vice President. They both suffered at the hands of the late John Shinra.
"You know, had to make sure the fat bastard was really dead and not bluffing." Joked Rufus.
Laughing Reno replied, "Glad to see you can still joke sir. But, really what happened?"
Growing solemn Rufus said, "Avalanche was here. I fought that Blonde haired guy. He's fucking tough. No wonder you were taken out earlier. You were fighting like three of them too."
"Thanks for the reminder sir. I love being reminded of how I got my ass handed to me." Reno grumbled. "Oh look theres the chopper for Rod to take you back to Junon and get those injuries fixed."
Tseng interjected, "No Reno. You will take the President back to Junon. You know that was you're next mission anyways. Looking after the President."
"Awe Tseng that doesn't start until tomorrow. It's still Rod's turn." Reno complained.
"I'm right here you know. I'm so glad to know you all, love to be around me so much." growled Rufus.
"Enough. Reno there's no point sending Rod over in a chopper just to have you fly out tomorrow and take over. It's only for 2 weeks then it's my turn. Hell I'll even give you a week's vacation with Rude and Elena right after." Tseng offered.
"Fine whatever." Reno mumbled. He then helped Rufus in the chopper which had landed and Rod had climbed out by this time.
"Alright see you in two weeks time Reno. Oh and don't you dare let Rufus out of your sight. Avalanche could still be after him." commanded Tseng. Sighing Reno climbed into the pilot's seat of the chopper and took off.
"Look Rufus it's not that I dislike you. Your actually a cool guy. It's just I can't stand those fucking meetings. I mean I sit there the entire time and I already know what's going on. They're just briefings for you anyhow. I've usually sat through the meeting at least one other time with your damned father." Reno attempted to explain why he hated the assignment of being Rufus's bodygaurd.
"Ah but my father is no longer around Reno. I do not expect you to be in the same room as me anymore. So long as you answer your phone when I call, you can be within a 10 block radius of me. You forget I hated being watched as much as you hated the meetings." Rufus replied hissing a bit in pain.
"Seriously! Hot damn then I can't wait to get to Junon." cheered Reno.
"well the first day you will have to go to meetings I was suppose to be going to but will be unable to attend… Don't give me that look I will be stuck in the hospital I'm sure." Rufus informed Reno.
" 'kay so one day of meetings that's like what 2 meetings?" questioned Reno.
"Well it was suppose to be three but I'm sure with the new state of affairs it'll be more like five or six." Rufus said smirking. "Then you are to report everything that happened at the meeting to me."
Reno shuddered. "Oh look there's Junon now Rufus. We'll get you to them doctors and maybe I won't have to attend those damned meetings."
Upon landing Rufus was rushed off to the emergency room while Reno followed slowly behind. He'd spend the night in the emergency room he was sure and the following day at meetings.
Just as Reno anticipated he spent the night in emergency room. He wasn't really concerned for Rufus's health after all they'd talked from Midgar to Junon so he figured he'd take a nap or something. Unfortunately for him sleep wouldn't come.
'God damn it all. Every fucking time I close my god damned eyes I see myself at the pillar. Sure I didn't actually push the button that made the pillar fall, that had been Tseng. But shit I was the decoy. The fucking one everyone's going to think pushed the button.' These thoughts and many other ran through his head all night long.
Eventually morning came and Reno stood up from the uncomfortable chair he was sitting in. "Well shit that was the worst night ever." he complained as he cracked his back. Reno's alarm on his phone decided to go off just then reminding him he had his first meeting to attend in Rufus's place.
'Meeting with Captain pain. Something about the Junon military updates I think.' thought Reno as he headed towards the Military base. Reaching the elevator he flashed his Shinra I.D. and headed up. He reached the meeting room just in time for the meeting.
"Where's Vice President Rufus?" asked Captain Pain gruffly.
"Actually it's President Rufus now. And he was unable to attend today's meeting due to prior engagements. Therefore he sent me in his place. I will fill him in on the details afterwards." Reno replied while trying not to look put off by the gruffness in the captains voice.
"President now? So you damn Turks couldn't even protect President Shinra huh? Where the fuck were you? Never mind it doesn't matter we got things to do." growled Captain Pain.
Reno glared he really wanted to kick the captain's ass seeing as how he was technically this guys superior. The only person in soldier higher than Reno was Heidegger himself. Amazingly he held his tongue and suffered through the endless meeting.
Captain Pain babbled on and on about how much it cost to keep the base running, the price of weapons, how the newest members of soldier were so damned weak willed bladdy bladdy blah. Seriously what did he care that this soldier died due to Mako poisoning or that soldier died because he couldn't be adequately trained because the soldier budget was only 10 billion gil a month. 'Fuck the Turk budget is only 7 billion a month.' thought Reno.
Eventually the meeting was over and Reno all but ran out of the conference room glad to be out of there. Then he remembered he had to go back in 20 minutes for the meeting with Alexander. He'd be hearing all about the goings on in Corel. 'Ah well Alexander's a Turk so at least it'll be more enjoyable. Reno decided he might as well stay in the conference room he only had 5 minutes anyways until Alexander would be there.
At exactly the designated time Alexander showed up. He was a bit surprised to see Reno there and not Rufus, if his wide eyes was anything to go by. Again Reno explained that Rufus had stuff to do and he'd fill him in later. Grinning Alexander nodded and proceeded to bore Reno with details about Corel.
After Alexander was done and had left Reno sat down in a chair and stretched. He had like 1 hour before his meeting with Tegwin and what was going on in Wutai. Alexander had been a real bore and Reno had found himself nearly nodding off. 'Gods that guy could give Tseng a run for his money in boring lectures.' thought Reno.
After about 45 minutes Tegwin showed up. She didn't seem a bit surprised to see Reno there. He supposed Alexander had caught up with her. Tegwin ran to Reno and gave him an affectionate hug. "So how've you been Reno? It's been what four months since I've seen you last?' Tegwin launched right into asking how things were going.
"Eh I've been better. Specially with all these boring lectures. Gods did you know Alexander could give Tseng a run for his money as far as boring lectures go?" Reno replied.
Tegwin snorted at this. "Ya well sit back cause now I get to tell you all about Wutai." And with that Tegwin launched into a rather animated speech about how Wutai had the absolute greatest bars to go to and how peaceful the little town was. She continued to say that Lord Godo decided to let his daughter go out on her own for a while to experience life outside of Wutai.
Eventually Tegwin too, was done with her report and she ran off to whatever little Inn she was staying at. Reno growing hungry decided he would head out and find a nice little restaurant to eat at. After finding a decent restaurant and placing an order Reno relaxed. It was nearing 3 o'clock and he didn't have to meet Heidegger until 5 o'clock.
After eating Reno took a walk around the Junon military base. It'd been a while since he'd been there so re-familiarizing himself with the place wasn't a bad idea. At about 4:30 Reno decided to head back to the meeting room. Heidegger was almost always late but, if he happened to be early, well suffice to say Reno better be there. Of course the fat bastard wasn't there so Reno was left alone with his thoughts.
'Why couldn't some other asshole be giving this meeting? Heidegger hates my guts. He was the one who tried to keep me from the position field commander. Luckily for me Veld was never a push over. By the time Veld had defected and Tseng had become first in command I'd proven my worth. I'm second-in-command and still Heidegger hates me. Perhaps it's because I'm always antagonizing his precious soldiers.' Reno thought.
That's when aforementioned fat bastard decided to walk in. 'Well done only ten minutes late' Reno thought to himself as he stood and sloppily saluted Heidegger.
"Don't the teach you how to salute properly Turk?" spat out Heidegger.
"Don't….umm well sir, I am just a Turk after all." Reno caught himself just before he asked if they taught soldiers how to be on time.
"Nice save Turk. Let's get this damn meeting over already. I got a dinner date in about half an hour and haven't got the time for the likes of you." growled Heidegger.
"I'll bet you do, you fat asshole" Reno said under his breath.
"What was that Turk?!" Heidegger howled.
Reno looked up at Heidegger and said with a 100% innocent look on his face, "I'll bet you do, you fat asshole."
"I think you're forgetting your place Turk!" Heidegger ground out. Heidegger then launched into a very heated speech about how Reno should respect those with higher ranks than him and if he were a member of soldier he'd be flogged.
At this point Reno quit listening and went back into his own thoughts. 'Bastard prolly thinks I'm still listening. Oh well least this is more entertaining than a boring old meeting. I wonder if Roz's gonna be as entertaining as Tegwin or as dull as Alexander.'
A sudden knock at the door caused Heidegger to stop rambling and Reno to jolt out of his thoughts. The door opened and in stepped Rosalind. "Umm I'm sorry I didn't know you guys were still conversing. I really cant wait my flight leaves back to midgar in about 2 hours." she said timidly.
Huffing Heidegger glared at Reno. "Don't think the President won't hear about your insubordination."
"I'm counting on it" Reno said with a grin.
After Heidegger had left Rosalind sighed, "Reno now what did you do? I heard his ranting half way down the hall."
"Ah so you thought you'd save me a lecture? Thanks Roz. I did nothing out of the ordinary for the record. I called him a fat asshole. I thought I was being polite to be honest. Although he wasn't actually meant to of heard it, then when asked I just couldn't help myself. It kinda, sorta, mighta, slipped my mind that he is soldier and has mako enhanced hearing same as the rest of 'em."
Laughing Rosalind said, "Only you would have the guts to say that to his face. Oh yea before I forget I typed up the briefing for you. Figured you'd enjoy one less elcture anyhow."
Pumping his fist in the air Reno cheered, "No more lectures! It's no wonder why you're my favorite subordinate right after Rude."
Chuckling Roz said, "No that'd be Teggy. Anyways I have to go catch my flight and you need to make sure Rufus hasn't died of boredom.
"Rufus die of boredom? What bout me? I had to sit through Captain Pain in my ass, and Xander. Not to mention Heidegger, but that actually was kinda fun." Reno pouted.
"Get going or I WILL lecture you on the terrorists." Rosalind warned.
Reno huffed but rushed out of the room. There was no way in hell he was going to be lectured again.
Reno arrived at Rufus's hospital floor (A/N: yes he got an entire floor to himself) about 10 minutes to 7.
"Ah there you are Reno. I heard you had some interesting meetings. Captain Pain was upset with your insubordination. Until I reminded him he was your subordinate and he was actually the one being insubordinate. Then Heidegger.." At this Rufus started to chuckle, "Heidegger was ranting at me about you. I never seen him so riled up."
"Well Captain Pain in my ass is an idiot and Heidegger can stuff it." grumbled Reno.
Sighing Rufus merely said, "Please be better behaved around Heidegger. I really hate hearing him more than I have too. Anyways enough business you can tell me about the meetings tomorrow. Tonight I want to get you shit faced."
Reno eyed Rufus warily, "I can't drink I'm on duty. Tseng would have my ass. Technically I'm on duty for the next two weeks."
"Fine then I order you to get smashed." Rufus replied simply. "You can't refuse a direct order from me anyways."
"But who'll get us back to your quarters safely?" Reno asked.
"We'll take a taxi." Refus replied easily.
With that being said Reno had no other arguments and he headed off with Rufus.
A/N: hehe i so loved writing Heidegger and Reno, i had quite a bit more written between the two but i cut it out. it was mostly unneeded stuff anyways. I also have a portion of the next chapter written, not that that means much, but hey we get to see Reno smashed next chapter yay! and how bout coping with a hangover at work? those are always fun. *ahem* not that i have ever done that *innocent smile*
yes i did put in the bc turks, sorta. they're basically just info gathers and you wont see much of em, if at all anymore. maybe teggy since she is the Wutai info gatherer and we all know Reno goes to Wutai.