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Chapter 2:

Meeting The Trio

Sephiroth, Genesis, and Angeal exited the training center. Going there had been a regular routine for them. They headed towards the Mess Hall getting prepared for what's to come.

Fangirls.

Secretaries would usually be there for waiting to attack the trio with flashes from cameras, and loud screaming. Genesis enjoyed it, while Angeal found it amusing, and Sephiroth...Well let's just say it takes a ton of willpower to not kill them.

Once they stepped through the door, they were instantly greeted by 2nd Class SOLDIER, Zack.

"Hey guys! Thought I'd get to you first before the fangirls do." He chuckled and lead them to a table where a boy with Chocobo hair was sitting.

"Guys, this is Cloud!" Zack grinned and made the Chocobo haired boy turn around to greet the 1st Class SOLDIERS. Cloud immediately became shy when he noticed them.

They trio gave Cloud a nod before sitting down. Cloud tried his best to keep his mouth shut, fearing that he would say something stupid in front of Sephiroth. His hero.

As they waited for the kitchen doors to open, they could have sworn they saw every table in the room shaking.

"You don't think..." Genesis started while looking at the door.

"Yeah it's them." Angeal said calmly. Cloud looked back and forth between the two, trying to figure out what was going to happen.

"Try to get out alive Cloud." Zack joked, but Cloud looked at him with fear in his eyes. Get out of what alive? Sephiroth gave a low, annoyed growl and closed his eyes.

The doors swung open to reveal many women holding cameras and photos. They looked around the cafeteria hungrily until they spotted the three men they were looking for.

Cloud could feel Zack trying not to laugh as the girls squealed at the unfortunate 1st Class SOLDIERS.

Cloud's eyes widened in fear as he saw them push each other, trying to head to their table. Cloud scooted away from Genesis, who was sitting next to him, knowing that if he was close, he'd probably get hurt.

"GENESIS!"

"SEPHIROTH!"

"ANGEAL!"

"Run for it!" Zack called out to Cloud and he grabbed his arm dragging him away from the fangirls.

Cloud gave the table one last look as the women crowded around it. He felt a bit sorry for them.

. . .

Paine groaned as she began to wake up. She opened her eyes to see she was in a place that looked like an infirmary. She sat up to see that she was on a bed and she wasn't wearing her regular attire. She had on a white gown, a hospital gown. Paine frowned as she pinched her arm. She wasn't dreaming. But she couldn't remember how she got here.

"I see you are awake Miss." Paine looked to her left to see a young woman holding a clipboard. She looked like a nurse.

"Where am I?" Paine asked staring suspiciously at the woman.

"In the infirmary of Shinra Headquarters." She answered. Paine gave the nurse a surprised look. Shinra Headquarters? Did the little kid have a company already? But that was impossible. Shinra was just a kid and the last time she saw him, he was still with Brother.

"Excuse me, but who is the founder?" Paine asked the nurse, and she was given a surprised look.

"You don't know?" The nurse asked. Paine almost rolled her eyes.

"If I knew, why would I ask?" The silver haired girl scowled. The nurse only shook her head,

"President Shinra." Now Paine was wide awake. Did the little kid really have a company?

"Is the President by any chance...a kid?"

This caused the nurse to snort and give a chuckle,

"You must have hit your head harder then we thought. No he is not."

Paine frowned. So he didn't run this company. Maybe the names are just a coincidence.

"How did I get here?" Paine decided to push the Shinra company thing to back of her mind.

"You were found unconscious and bleeding at the front door."

Paine frowned some more. Bleeding? Was she in a fight? Why the hell couldn't she remember?

"Now can you tell me your name?" The nurse asked getting out a pen, ready to write on her clipboard.

"Paine." She really didn't have a choice but to answer. The nurse stared at her. Paine only scowled.

"P-a-i-n-e." The nurse nodded and wrote it down.

"I will be back with Professor Hojo." And with that, the nurse left and closed the door.

Paine stared confusedly at nothing. Hojo? Who was that? She shook her head and looked around the room again.

"Where is my broadsword?" Paine grumbled and kicked the sheets off of her.

"In my lab." A high pitched, nasal voice caused her to snap her head towards the door. A man with black hair pulled back into a pony tail and he wore a lab coat. He was probably Professor Hojo.

"I want it back." She glared. He only chuckled and shook his head.

"In due time. I just wish to look at it a little bit. Its structure fascinates me." He smirked. Paine definitely knew she wasn't going to like this guy.

"Arguing probably won't help, huh?" Paine glared some more. Hojo chuckled and nodded his head.

"Now child. I am curious." Paine gave him a raised eyebrow and ignored the 'child' thing.

He took a few steps forward,

"Why is your hair silver? Have you been given Jenova cells?" His eyes narrowed when he said Jenova. Paine gave him a weird look.

"Because I was born with it. And who the hell is Jenova?" Paine glared at him as a brief look of surprise flashed on his face.

"Interesting...Someone will be here in a few minutes to show you around the Shinra headquarters..You will be here for quiet awhile." And he left the room laughing like a maniac.

Paine shuddered. She really didn't like that guy. But she was quiet curious on who the person would be.

After spotting her clothes on a nearby chair, the nurse must have put it there, she locked the door and quickly changed.

She unlocked the door and stretched her muscles a bit. The nurse told her she was bleeding, but Paine saw no signs of a cut anywhere. Weird. She didn't see Zack leaning on the wall.

"They weren't lying when they said your hair was like Sephiroth's."

Paine turned her head to the door to see a young boy about her age, grinning.

"Name's Zack, and I'm guessing you're Paine?" He asked.

Paine nodded and crossed her arms.

"May I ask, who is Sephiroth?" Her question made him almost fall over in shock.

"You don't know who Sephiroth is? Oh man." Zack scratched his head, giving Paine a weird look. She only scowled.

"He's a 1st Class SOLDIER. A general. He's the best fighter to ever exist!" Zack explained. Paine raised an eyebrow. She was gonna ask him about SOLDIER later.

"Really? Then I wish to fight him." She gave him a smirk. Zack looked at her like she was crazy.

"Oh man...I like you already!" Zack grinned and grabbed her by the arm, chatting her ear off. He strangely reminded her of Rikku. Paine couldn't help but have a small smile grace her lips.

. . .

"Hey, did you hear about the women who had features similar to Sephiroth?" A young infantryman whispered to his friend.

This caused Genesis, Angeal, and even Sephiroth to look at them in curiosity. They had just escaped from the fangirls and were calmly walking in the halls.

"Hey kid!" Genesis called out to the infantryman. The 16 year old boy looked both ways before pointing at himself. Genesis nodded and the young infantryman ran up to him.

"Yes, sir?" He saluted.

"What can you tell me about the women you were talking about?" Genesis asked crossing his arms. Angeal stood next to Genesis, as Sephiroth leaned against the wall, but was listening.

"Only that she was similar to Sephiroth. Except her eyes. They are crimson. And she is beautiful also!" The boy answered excitedly.

Now this topic had caught the trio's attention.

"Do you know where she is?" Angeal asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I heard Zack was showing her around the building." Was all the boy said and he was dismissed. He ran back to his friend, chatting happily about the 1st Class SOLDIERS talking to him.

"Ready to go Zack hunting?" Genesis smirked at his two friends. They nodded and began walking again.

. . .

Paine let the information sink in as Zack told her everything about Shinra. Ranging from what they did to SOLDIER. He told her about the popular trio which consisted of Genesis, Angeal, and Sephiroth. They were very interesting.

"You know Paine, you really are similar to Sephiroth. Looks and attitude." Zack chuckled as he was showing her the labs. Maybe they would run into Hojo and Paine would be able to get her broadsword back.

Paine froze as she remembered something. She checked her back pockets to see that her dresspheres were there. She smirked. Perfect.

"Is something wrong Paine?" Zack looked at her. Paine only shook her head and walked beside him again.

"Whoa, whose this pretty lady?" A man with red hair in a blue uniform came up to them grinning.

"This is Paine, Paine this is Reno. He's a Turk." Zack introduced. A Turk. Paine remembered him telling her about them. A group that did espionage, assassinations, kidnappings, searching for potential SOLDIER candidates, and bodyguards for Shinra executives.

Reno smirked and gave a mock bow.

"Nice to meet you."

Paine remained silent and gave him a small glare.

"I like her already." Reno laughed.

"I can't say I like you though." Paine mumbled and grabbed Zack by the arm, dragging him away from Reno.

"Whoa wait a second! I have to tell Zack something." Paine stopped and let go of Zack's arm. She crossed her arms over her chest and closed her eyes.

"You got three minutes."

Reno was about to protest but gave up.

"Your three SOLIDER buddies are lookin' for ya." Reno told him and then walked away whistling.

Zack rubbed his chin in thought.

"I wonder why."

"Can we at least finish the tour?" Paine asked him, opening one eye.

"Oh right!" He grinned sheepishly and rubbed the back of his neck.

. . .

"Where is the hell is he?" Genesis grumbled and sighed.

"Be patient Genesis. We'll find him." Angeal told him. Sephiroth remained silent. This was natural, but he would usually comment at least once. This mysterious woman was keeping his mind occupied.

"Hey I think I see him." Angeal said, walking a bit faster to get a closer look. He was right. Zack was happily chatting with a woman who seemed to be barely saying anything as they walked out of the elevator. The woman had silver hair and crimson eyes and an all black attire. The young infantryman was right. She did have similar features to Sephiroth.

Zack noticed the three men and grinned. He said something to the woman and ran up to them.

"Hey guys! Reno said you were looking for me."

Genesis nodded,

"Because we're curious about her." He pointed at the silver haired woman who had her arms crossed and was looking out one of the large windows.

"Oh her? That's Paine." Zack answered. The trio gave him a surprised look. Paine? What kind of name was that?

"Are you gonna stand there, or are you gonna introduce us?" Angeal joked at his student.

"Oh right!" Zack grinned at them and ran back to Paine. He grabbed her by the arm, surprising her, and dragged her to the guys. Both Angeal and Genesis looked at them with amusement while Sephiroth kept an emotionless mask, staring at Paine.

"Well Paine this is Genesis, Angeal, and Sephiroth." He said pointing to the said persons as he said their name. She nodded at both Genesis and Angeal, but smirked at Sephiroth. He raised his eyebrow at her and continued to stare at her.

Genesis, Zack, and Angeal looked back and forth between the two.

"Holy Gaia, long lost siblings!" Genesis grinned.

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