Dark Wings Chapter 4, a final fantasy vii fanfic

I love this chapter! It's the first flashback chapter and it takes place over one year basically. To clear up any confusion, I got rid of the whole Sephiroth clone thingy because I just didn't want to deal with that. I may brind his remnants in, but that's not really the same. Second thing is I changed Seph's age. I'm not sure how old it is supposed that he is (I heard like, 35?) but I wanted to make him younger because...well you'll see. I thought I would follow with my tradition of putting in a song from PGSM so I put in "Mi Amour" and once again I don't own it. Don't own anything FF7 either...STILL. I think that's all I have to say, other than please review! And I made this chapter longer because I have a boatload of homework to do each week now and I don't know how much time I will have to update, but I will do my best. Don't worry, I wont go more than a week without doing something. Knowing me I'd rather fail than not write. I keep telling people my attention span is set at zero these days. Of course that only applies to the things I SHOULD be doing. Anyways, enough of my rambling. Enjoy the chapter:)

Chapter Four-

My family was murdered when I was four. I was huddled in the corner when they did it. I never knew that a single human being had so much blood.

I moved around from place to place, hiding away so I wouldn't be found. When I was 13 I moved in with a family who agreed to train me in martial arts. They had a daughter my age, her name is Skye. It wasn't long before we became best friends.

Three years had passed without me having to run. It was nothing short of a miracle. I finally felt like I could go outside and just be a kid having fun. Skye and I were going to a party at the pub to celebrate this fact.

It was that night I met him.

"You drank at 16?"

"No, and don't interrupt the story Cloud!"

Anyways, Skye wore a black spaghetti-strap dress and I wore a red one with a sweetheart neck and ruching. Both ended above the knees.

"We look fab-ou-lous!" Skye cried out enthusiastically as we entered the scene.

"We do don't we? Wanna bet on how many guys are gonna stare at us?"

"47."

"What! How can you possibly know that already?"

"Easy." My friend replied coolly. "Three just stared at you right now, the guy we passed on the way in tried to glance down as we walked by him, and his buddy besides him gave you the double check But he only counts once. That's five guys, out of what I guess is around 60 guys here. Six of them are gay, and the other two are blind." She gave me a triumphant smile after she finished.

"HOW do you do it?"

"I have a radar in my head."

"I've lived in this town too long, you ARE joking right?" hey, weird things happen here.

"Yes dumbass…I'm kidding."

I rolled my eyes at her with a laugh. She was the only one who could call me that and live to tell the tale.

"Ooh…check out the hottie checking YOU out!" Skye nudged me with her elbow and nodded her head in the direction of the guy in question.

"Not interested." I stated simply. "Unlike you, I came here with the intention of having fun and dancing. Not getting laid."

"That hurts! I just wanna have fun and meet some new people. And if I happen to meet a hot guy and we happen to have sex afterwards, then so be it!" She sounded so carefree…I could smack her if she wasn't my friend.

"I feel bad for the guys here tonight…maybe I should warn them about you!" I teased.

"I'm only kidding. But if you're not interested in that guy…"

"Go ahead…"

"Thanks! You're a doll!"

More like a puppet…but I'm glad someone's enjoying themselves.

I watched as my friend sauntered off to chat up the fellow. I stood there for a moment, wondering what to do. Finally, I noticed an empty seat at the bar. I WAS kind of thirsty.

I strolled over and sat down next to a man with ash brown hair.

"Hey." The man said casually.

I turned my head to look at him.

"I'm Russell. And you are…"

"Missy." I replied sweetly. "But if you try and hit on me you can just call me 'The evil bitch monster of death'." My fake smile remained as I held out my hand.

"Playing hard to get, huh?"

"Not at all."

He laughed weakly.

"I don't think you're going to want to mess with this one Russ."

I turned to see it was the other man I sat next to. He had long, gorgeous, silver hair that cascaded down his back as well as a pair of incredible green eyes.

"I'm Sephiroth." He said. "Don't worry about my friend over here, he was just leaving." He shot him a look, and his 'friend' did indeed leave.

"Thanks."

"Not at all. Why don't I buy you a drink?"

I raised my eyebrow, giving him a look that said 'what are you stupid?'

"A non-alcoholic drink…" he chuckled.

"Well in that case, I say bring it on!" I allowed myself to flash him a genuine smile.

He made a gesture to the bartender, who brought over two fruit drinks.

"So what's a nice girl like you doing here?" he asked as he stirred his drink.

"Oh THAT wasn't cliché…"

"Humor me." He smiled slightly, which made me feel funny. Like the other people just disappeared.

"I came here with my friend to have some fun, relax, and take a night off of training." I took a long sip from my orangey pink drink. "Mm, mango."

"Training?"

"Yeah, my friend's family helps with my martial arts, concentration, stuff like that."

"What about sword fighting?" he cocked his head to one side.

"I wish. They don't have much training in that area, so it's all up to me." I answered with a shrug.

"I can help you." He offered. His face was honest, and I couldn't help but trust him enough to get interested.

"Really? You'd train me?"

"Yeah. Come here at noon on Saturday, and we can get started." He wrote down an address on the napkin and handed it to me.

"This isn't some kind of trick, right?"

He rolled his eyes. "Yeah, I like to invite random girls to my house for 'sword fighting'…" I started to giggle when he gave me a completely cheesy wink.

"Just checking!" I replied cutely. I picked up the napkin and put it in my purse. "Thanks, I'll be there."

I decided it was time to leave and go to bed if I was to get some rest. I spotted Skye and dragged her away from the flirt fest she was having, and we both went home.

Saturday came, and I was heading over to Sephiroth's house. I wore my usual attire of black leather pants, a red tank top, a short dark blue denim jacket, and a pair of boots.

I arrived at my destination to discover that it wasn't a house. It was a mansion!

"Bloody hell…" I whispered to myself in awe.

I raised my hand and rapped on the dark wood door. Moments later, the handsome man I had met at the pub opened the door and greeted me.

"Come on in!"

"Thanks." I walked passed him and into the house rather shyly. "Wow…and I thought the outside looked big! How can you afford this place?" my eyes widened at the sight of the lavish mansion.

Sephiroth chuckled. "I guess I'm high up on the pay roll. The training room is this way."

We would train a couple times a week for several hours. In return, I would join him for dinner. It sounds silly, but he lived alone, and he said he liked having someone to talk to. I didn't mind at all. He was nice and smart, and we had several conversations about ongoing events. And best of all, he didn't try hitting on me like most of the other guys. I was 16 and he was 21, I think he knew better. Unlike some…

"Today," he began "we are going to work on your concentration. Not all fights are going to be in well lit training room." He sauntered over to me and tied a blindfold over my eyes.

I heard him step back. "Ok, you're just doing this to take funny pictures of me aren'tcha?" I gave him a playful smile.

"You must listen carefully to distinguish where I am and how I will attack. Starting now."

I gripped my sword. I heard him step to the right, and blocked his swing. I flung my blade around several more times as I heard his swooshing through the air. I finally started to move a bit, dodging here and there, combined with more blocks.

"Try to attack me now." He commanded in a loud, clear voice.

I did as he said and swung in the direction of his voice. Our blades met for a second before mine was pushed away by the force of his. I swung more in desperation as I tried to keep his location.

I sensed his Masamune coming in my direction and twisted my torso to dodge, but I didn't move enough and it sliced across my stomach.

"Ahh!" I tore off my blindfold as I dropped to the ground, lying on my side.

"I'm so sorry! I thought it was further over than it was, it was completely my fault!" he skidded on the floor next to me.

"It's ok!" I exclaimed bashfully. "It's just a scratch…that's bleeding an…awful…lot…" I noticed just how much blood was flowing off of me and had a small panic attack.

Immediately, Sephiroth wrapped an arm around my waist and the other around my legs and lifted me up over to the couch in den.

"I'll be right back." He said with urgency.

I breathed deeply as I waited for him to come back. He reappeared within a matter of minutes carrying bandages, a bowl of water, a towel, and some antiseptics.

"Lift up your shirt." He ordered.

I hesitated for a second, but did as I was told. He soaked the towel with water and wrung it out before wiping up the excess blood around my wound. It continued to flow freely, which made him sigh in annoyance.

After it was cleaned, my silver haired instructor wrapped the bandages around the area tightly several times.

"It should be ok now." He said, finally looking up at me. He blushed slightly.

"Thank you." I replied softly but gratefully. I pulled my shirt back down with a small moan of pain.

"I feel terrible about this. Is there anything I can do for you?" he had that cute, worried look on his face and I just had to giggle.

"It wasn't your fault. But I COULD use some chocolate now…" Chocolate cures all.

He relaxed. "Sure thing." A sly look crossed his face. "I have just what you need!"

He rushed out, leaving me to wonder what he was thinking. It was 15 minutes before he came back, and he was toting a platter in his arms.

"What's this?" I questioned curiously.

He lifted the lid to reveal luscious strawberries and rich chocolate sauce.

"Will this be suffice for the mademoiselle?" he beamed with delight at me.

"Hahaha…ow…" I held onto my stomach. "This is great!"

He sat down besides me and we began eating the savory dessert.

"Mmm! We should do this more often!" I exclaimed with glee.

He held a strawberry up to my mouth with a grin. I ate it happily and he raised another. Only this time he got my nose with the chocolate. We both started laughing, and he leaned over and licked it off.

"Seph!" I squealed as I playfully pushed him away.

"Sorry, you just looked so tasty!"

I blushed furiously at this, and so did he when he realized what he said.

"Um, I just meant that uh…"

I shook my head with a weak smile. "It's cool. I should probably be going home anyways."

I lifted myself off the couch and started walking out. I had been training here long enough that I knew my way around by now, but Sephiroth still walked me out, gentleman that he is.

"You should rest this week." He stated as we reached the front door. "So I'll see you next week?"

I nodded. "See you then!"

A few weeks had passed, and I was back at 100 percent. I had arrived to practice one day to discover Sephiroth had a surprise for me.

"I still feel bad about what happened…so I wanted to get you something." Timidly, he pulled a long box out from behind him. "I hope you like it."

I looked up at him as I took it. "You didn't have to! But, thank you!" I lifted the top to see a beautiful sword. It was a silvery blue with rigid edges, and a navy design. My eyes bulged out of their sockets. "It's amazing!"

"It's a Shadow Blade." He added, still shy.

I put the box down and jumped up on my toes to hug him. "Thank you so much! I love it!" I felt the skin on his face become warm and promptly let go. "Thank you!"

"I'm relieved you like it. I wasn't sure."

"C'mon!" I tugged him by the hand. "I want to test it out!"

My new weapon felt amazing to use. It took very little time to become accustomed to and I was fighting at my top speed in no time, which rivaled Sephiroth's.

"I think you're almost as good as me!" he exclaimed as he took a breather.

"What can I say, I learn fast." I shrugged. I sat down on the floor to catch my breath.

"Oh, I meant to tell you, I can't meet with you this weekend. I have to make an appearance at a party."

"Sephiroth, please contain your enthusiasm!" I joked.

"It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have to dance." He huffed.

"Don't tell me you don't know how to dance!"

He shot me a nasty look. "If you tell anyone, I will kill you."

"Aw don't worry Sephy, I wouldn't do that to you!" I pinched his cheek.

"Cut it out!" he whacked my hand away. "And don't call me that, I have SOME dignity you know."

"Hehehe, alright alright. I just like to tease you. But if you really don't know how to dance, I can teach you!"

He raised his eyebrow in amusement. "You? Teach me? To dance?"

Cue eye rolling. "I have many hidden talents you don't know about! I'll help you tomorrow, just make sure to wear something you can dance in. I would help you tonight, but Skye is dragging me to another party. Something about how she wants me to meet a guy. Like that'll work out." I finished with sarcasm.

"I highly doubt that you have trouble with men, I mean, there's not a guy out there who doesn't want to jump on you."

It was my turn to raise my eyebrow. "And what about you?" I crossed my arms.

He paled a shade. "I just shot myself in the foot didn't I?"

"Oh yeah."

"Shit."

"I got two words for you buster." I sauntered off to leave. "Jail…bait…" I didn't stop walking and I raised my hand in the air as I said this. He couldn't see me, but I smiled mischievously.

"One, two, three, one, two, three," I was helping Sephiroth around the dance floor. "You're doing great!"

We devoted the entire day to dancing. I even came wearing my red dress, the very same one I wore the night I met him. I paired it with a set of red, 4 inch heels with a rose on the straps. Sephiroth wore black slacks and a white button down shirt with the first four buttons undone. He looked quite handsome if I may say.

"I want to know where you learned to dance like this!"

"I'm not saying a word." I sang. "Ok, now for the really fun dance!"

I ran over and changed the song to "Mi Amour".

Te quiero – (I love you)
Me gusta tu voz – (I like your voice)
Me quieres? – (Do you love me?)
¿Tienes novia? – (Do you have a girlfriend?)

"Rumba!" I cried. I met back up with him as the song started.

Guuzen ni me ga atta – (Our eyes met by chance)
Sore ga hajimari nante – (That was the beginning)
Mune no oku de nanika kawaru oto ga shita no – (I heard the sound of something changing deep in my heart)
Hajimete no machi wo yuku – (Going down a street for the first time)
Maigo no koinu ni sae – (I doubt even a lost puppy)
Kono tomadoi wakaranai deshou – (Would understand this confusion)
Mou modorenai – (I can't go back now)

We started out somewhat slow, with the easy steps. Sephiroth twirled me around as we traveled across the floor.

Kokoro de koe wo kiku kara – (Because I hear your voice in my spirit)
Me wo tojite hanarete mo – (I close my eyes, and even though we're far apart)
Anata dake wakaru – (You're the only one who understands)

Manazashi ni himeta omoi kizuite – (Realizing the feelings hidden in my eyes)
Dare mo inai fukai umi de – (By a deep sea with nobody around)
Nami no oto mo todokanai sekai de – (In a world where not even the sound of the waves reaches)
Kotoba yori sen no nazo wo hodoite – (Instead of words, a thousand mysteries will unfold)
Itsuka – (Someday)
Anata no shiranai watashi mitsukete – (You'll find a me that you don't know)
Mi Amor! – (My love!)

We started to pick up the pace. Our feet moved faster as we weaved about. At one point he picked me up by my waist and lifted me high. I spread my legs apart as he swung me backwards. He slid me down gracefully.

Te quiero – (I love you)
Me gusta tu voz – (I like your voice)
Me quieres? – (Do you love me?)
¿Tienes novia? – (Do you have a girlfriend?)

Kinou made namae sae – (Until yesterday I went along)
Ki ni narazu ni ita no ni – (Not even caring what your name was)
Ano shunkan toki wo tometa no – (But in that instant, time came to a halt)
Umarekawaru – (I'm a new person)

Meiro ni eien no kagi – (The key to forever will be locked)
Tojikomete ude no naka – (In a maze, if there is)
Dareka ga iru nara – (Someone in your arms)

We continued on, moving even faster. The footwork became fancier too. Sephiroth really had picked up the steps quickly. I was impressed. I swiveled my hips as we traveled across. He turned me with his arms under mine as I swooped down with my leg out.

Manazashi ni yureru omoi kanjite – (Sensing the feelings wavering in my eyes)
Dare mo inai aoi mori de – (In a green forest with nobody around)
Kaze no oto mo kikoenai sekai de – (In a world where you can't even hear the sound of the wind)
Kuchibiru de tatta hitotsu kotae wo – (I'll give you a single answer with)
Iu wa – (My lips)
Kikoenai furi de – (Don't bother trying to pretend)
Muda ni shinaide – (You can't hear me)
Mi Amor! – (My love!)

He spun me around on the floor then pulled me back up. We came close together and continued on at our previous pace.

Te quiero – (I love you)
Me gusta tu voz – (I like your voice)
Me quieres? – (Do you love me?)
¿Tienes novia? – (Do you have a girlfriend?)

Close to the end of the song, Sephiroth dipped me low to the ground. He stood there, staring, for a few moments. I stared back. I was lost in his eyes.

He placed one hand behind my head and leaned forward. Our lips met gently. It felt like time had stopped, until he lost his balance and we both crashed to the floor, next to each other.

We turned our heads to look at each other. Immediately we started to laugh.

"Want to come with me tomorrow?"

I stopped laughing. "Me?"

"Yeah. I mean, if I have to dance with someone, I'd prefer it to be you." He smiled slightly.

"What would people think?" I didn't honestly care myself, because I could kill anyone who dared to say something smart, but I was nervous. Did he, like me?

"That I've scored a hot date." He had a full grin now. "If you don't want to you don't have to, but I would really like it if you came."

I rolled over to my side and propped myself up on my elbow. "As your date?"

He followed suit. "Mm-hmm. Is that ok?"

I thought for a moment. His date? But he's five years older, and I'm supposed to be in hiding…but…when he kissed me, I could feel my skin hum.

"I'll do it!"

"I'll pick you up at 7:00 ok? Dinner will be served there, and it'll last for a while. I'd wear comfy shoes if I were you."

"Teehee. I'll keep that in mind." I got up with his help. "I better go home now. Skye is gonna want to start primping me as early as she can!"

"How long does it take for you women to get ready?"

"Oh, it's hours and hours of torture!" I teased. "'Night!"

"'Night…" he seemed to have drifted off into thought. Whatever he was thinking of put a peaceful, happy look on his face.

"I KNEW you had a thing for that guy!" Skye screamed.

"I don't know if I do or not!" I protested. "Besides, it doesn't mean anything."

"Like hell it doesn't!" she held up several dresses to me as we stood in front of the mirror. "How about this one?"

"Yeah that's great if I want my chest to pop out…"

"Picky, picky, picky. You need something sexy!" This time she held up a short, white, strapless dress with a black bow tied around the waist and let it poof out below.

My lips curved into a smile. "I like it."

"He is gonna DIE!" she shrieked. "Now, about the hair…"

"NO TOUCHIE!" I grabbed my head and ran for cover. "Touch my hair and YOU will die!"

Skye plopped on the bed with a pout. She was never going to forgive me for this.

"Alright." I gave in. "You can do my hair, but there is to be no cutting, crimping, curling, or piling it up. Got it?"

Her face light up again. The big faker. "How about wavy?"

"Grumble grumble…a SMALL wave at the bottom. That's it."

"Yay!" she skipped over and began to play with my hair.

"Yeah, whoopty-tap-dancing-doo for you…"

"So…do you think you two will…you know…" she nudged me with a naughty smile.

"SKYE! NO! No, no no no no NO no no, NO nooo no!"

"I think that translates into 'yes'."

"I'm going to bloody kill you!"

"Whaa!"

We ran in circles around the room for a while as I chased my soon-to-be departed friend. She then did something totally unfair. She gave me big, glisteny, puppy eyes. Needless to say, she won and I slumped down on the floor next to her.

"Hurry up and shower Missy, we only have ten hours till your date arrives!" Skye pushed me into the bathroom and turned on the shower.

"Aren't we being a LITTLE overdramatic?"

She shot me her 'you've got to be kidding' look. I knew better than to argue. So, after Skye left I showered. And I sang. Horribly and off-key! I realize this and knew that I was in for some serious teasing from my friend about how much I was in 'love' with Sephiroth. How would SHE know? Singing randomly doesn't mean anything! looks around Nope, not a thing.

After I dried off I slipped on my robe and wrapped my hair. Following this was indeed several hours of torture. There was the makeup, the nails, the stuff to make your skin all soft, and of course, the hair. Skye actually didn't do a bad job. It looked like my normal long hair, just a few waves here and there at the ends.

The doorbell rang.

"I'll get it!" Skye squealed.

"Oh no you don't!" I grabbed her arm and ran past. I just barely made it to the door first. "Hi Seph."

His mouth fell open. Following it was several strange sounds.

"He says you look beautiful." Skye beamed.

Sephiroth made another noise to her.

"You're welcome. I'll leave you two alone!" She finally left. That was easier than I expected.

"What, no embarrassing pictures?" I called after her.

"Don't tempt me!" A shout came from up the stairs.

"You ready?" Sephiroth finally mastered the art of English.

"Yeah." I said with a warm smile. "Let's go."

We drove in his silver, metallic sports car to the party. I took his arm as we entered the building.

"So what's this party for?" I asked.

Sephiroth pulled out a chair for me to sit down and pushed me back in. "It's a party for some of the people of SOLDIER. Sort of like a reward." He sat down next to me.

My heart sunk. He's in SOLDIER? Just my luck. But, if he didn't recognize me, maybe no one else will. He did say he was 'high up on the payroll'. That must mean that it's still a secret.

The night passed on, and the soldier introduced me to some of his friends. I was right, no one else recognized me. We enjoyed the succulent dinner over some small talk.

The time finally came for the dancing to begin. I think it's safe to say we 'wowed' everyone with our skills.

We left at 11:30 and sat in Seph's car, staring at the windshield and wondering what to say.

"I had a nice time tonight." I finally spoke up.

"Me too." He eagerly added.

"I guess I should go home now."

"Or you could come back over to my place for a while."

Gulp. Double gulp. "O-ok."

I clutched my purse tightly as we drove to his house. What is he expecting? What am I supposed to do? Oh bugger…

"I wanted to talk to you for a little bit, alone." Sephiroth confessed. We were now sitting in his den.

"What about?" I had the habit of biting my lower lip when I'm nervous, and I was afraid it was going to start bleeding with how much I was chewing it.

He let out a large sigh before he began again. "I like you."

"Um, I really like you too!" I was somewhat relieved. He said 'like' not anything else. Phew.

"No, I don't like you like you…" he thought for a moment. "I love you."

Blink. My jaw took up residence on the floor. Love? Blink. "I…I don't know what to say…" I was incredibly uncomfortable now. My first instinct was to run out the door and all the way back to Skye's house.

He leaned over and pushed my hair away from my face. "We've known each other for a while now. I know I'm older, but if it's okay with you…" he slowly kissed me. It felt much like the first time. Amazing, and beautiful. Our lips parted but he stayed just centimeters from mine. "You haven't said anything yet…"

"I was a little distracted." I breathed. "How do I know if what I'm feeling is love, and not just lust?" I whispered it to his mouth.

He lifted his hand and pressed it to my heart. "Listen to your heart. What does it tell you?"

"It says…I think…no, I know…I'm in love with you. I forget all my pain when you're here." I started to breathe harder in excitement.

Sephiroth ran his fingers through my hair and held my head gingerly as he kissed me again. I slid my arms up and around his neck, allowing him to place his other hand around my waist. It was soft and slow at fist, with his tongue tickling the inside of my mouth.

"If you want me to stop, just let me know." He murmured.

But I didn't want him to stop. I didn't want this moment to end. I kissed him this time, only rougher. I noticed that we were walking now, Seph was leading me somewhere. I knew immediately.

A door opened and we were in a bedroom. His bedroom. He slid his fingers up my bare shoulders and pressed me into the door. Our kisses became more feverish as his body pressed against mine. I felt his hand slide around my waist and up my back. There was a faint zipping sound and my dress slid off.

"Are you sure…" he asked, hoping the answer was yes.

I nodded and carefully unbuttoned his white shirt to reveal his muscular chest.

Before I knew it, we were both tangled up in the sheets in his bed, making sweet love. His lips caressed my neck and his strong arms held my waist. We moaned with pleasure and tried to be closer, but we could never be close enough. It felt like we could never stop touching each other. I remember that was my last thought before I fell asleep in his arms.

Sunlight streaked across us through the cracks in the curtains. I felt him breathing lightly and his chest heaving near my face. I smiled as I thought of the previous night, and ran a finger up his chest playfully.

"So you are awake down there." His sweet voice was directed at me.

"No I'm not." I teased.

"You just don't want to move." He hugged me tighter.

"Curses! I've been found out! Hehe…"

He kissed my forehead as we laid there. Neither one of us wanted to move. We were content just laying there in each others arms.

As time passed, I found myself staying at Sephiroth's house more and more. A little fighting here, some making out there, training, more making out, eating dinner, yet even more sex, and of course, just enjoying my time with him.

Everything was wonderful that year, and I could end the story at that. But it would be a lie.

"Please don't go to Nibelheim! I have a really bad feeling about it!" I clung to his arm as he prepared for his trip.

"I have to love. It's business. I wont be gone long." He kissed me and headed out the door.

You can call it a sixth sense if you want, but I knew something was going to happen at Nibelheim. Regardless, I waited at the mansion like a good little girl.

That night was possibly the worst night of my life.

I ran to give Sephiroth a hug as he walked through the door. He had just come back from his trip. It wasn't until I was a few feet away that I noticed the look in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" I asked worriedly.

He started babbling about several things. Jenova in particular. After several minutes he turned to me with a clear voice. "Come with me."

"To where?" I backed up a few paces.

"To destroy this world, and create a new one!" madness flowed through his veins. He had lost it.

"What! Are you insane? You can't do that!"

"I can. It's for Mother."

"Mother? Who is this 'mother' person and will you start making some sense here!"

He grabbed my arm tightly and pulled me towards him. "This is my destiny, and I want you to join me!"

"Ow, you're hurting me!" I cried. "I don't know what the hell is going on, but I wont help you 'destroy this world' or any other! What is wrong with you!" I finally jerked my arm out of his grasp.

"Well, I can't force you." He grinned sadistically. "Oh wait, I can!"

He threw me across the room. I was in shock at what he was saying, as well as the fact that he was attacking me. I met with several blows before he unsheathed his Masamune. My eyes filled with horror. What is happening!

I backed myself up against the wall pleading him with my eyes. He ignored me, and with one swift motion his sword had passed through my stomach, as well as the wall. It hurt too much to even moan, so I just stared at the metal that was puncturing my skin.

He pulled it out harshly, and I slid to my knees.

"Seph…why…" I looked up at him with pain, physical and mental.

"You'll know, eventually."

He smirked at me, then grabbed my head and pulled it back. He rammed me into the bedpost multiple times until he was satisfied with the wound on my head. I fell to the floor. Blood was everywhere. It ran down my face, poured out of the hole in my stomach, and leaked out of my ear and mouth. I'm dying…

The world was a mixture of black and red now. I didn't fight the heaviness of my eyelids, and I didn't fight death. But somehow, I didn't die.

Ok, so I thought I would put this at the end of the story here so I wouldn't spoil anything. I made a few (ok more than a few) references to other things, I think mainly Buffy. I will list it here.

1. When Skye says she has a radar in her head and Missy says "I've lived in this town too long, you ARE joking right?" In a Buffy episode Buffy is talking to Giles and said something like my mom's head spun around and that's pretty much what Giles said, with a few tweaks by me.

2. The evil bitch monster of death Again, Buffy it's when Prof. Walsh is introducing herself to the class and says "Those of you who earn my good graces will come to know me as Maggie, those who don't will come to know me by the name my T.A's use and think I don't know about, 'The evil bitch monster of death'. I hate her so much. I cheered when she died. And laughed when Giles ran out of the car just to scare her when he was a demon. Go Giles!

3. When they are training and Seph ties a blindfold on Missy and she says "Ok, you're just doing this to take funny pictures of me aren'tcha?" Once AGAIN from Buffy, when Giles and Buffy are training and he blindfolds her. Love that scene.

4. When Seph licks the chocolate off Missy's nose and she cries outBuffy, when Xander gets ice cream on Willow's nose and tries to lick it, which I believe is at the beginning of season 2.

5. When Seph tries to tell Missy she looks beautiful but just makes funny noises cuz he's in shock and Skye translates Buffy, When Buffy translates Xander's funny noises when he see's that Inca Mummy girl all pretty. Although he didn't know it was a mummy at the time.

And that's it! Now go review!