I do not own Final Fantasy VII. I just enjoy writing about it.

I know I will be hated for this chapter. This did not end up being the end as I had originally planned. The story ran away with with me and I still need to write at least one more chapter. Thanks to Unara Akoni for beta-ing this!

The President of Shin-Ra Electric Company rarely left his office. Even the Turks, his loyal bodyguards, hardly saw him. He enjoyed his privacy and took full advantage of it. A collection of photos was spread over his desk and he was staring avidly at them. Had anyone been there, they would have seen the pictures were of a young man, more a teenager than anything else, spread naked on an operating table. His spiky blonde hair seemed to be drenched in something, but a single spike still stood stubbornly in the air.

The President's lewd grin was positively disturbing. He began to pleasure himself to the photos, moaning loudly. His secretary was unfortunately accustomed to this, but was desperately wishing she could transfer to anywhere but there. For what seemed an extremely long time, she was forced to endure this assault on her sensibilities until Tseng, the leader of the Turks, came to request an audience with the President. He was completely aware of what was happening in the office, but this was urgent.

Tseng knocked rather loudly on the office door, deciding to spare the secretary the humiliation of being yelled at by the pervert they all worked for.

"Get the hell out of here, can't you tell I'm busy?" yelled the man breathlessly.

"I'm sorry, sir, but this is urgent," sighed the Turk.

The President snorted and replied, "It can't be that bad. Come back in an hour." The moans continued behind the door, completely unashamed. Finally losing his patience, Tseng bellowed, "Hojo is dead!"

Complete silence followed this outburst. The sounds of a desk being cleared and pants buttoned were followed by a gruff, "Come in."

Tseng slid into the room, staying next to the door and trying to ignore the obvious signs of masturbation as much as he could. He preferred to keep his distance from the man he protected. No need to tempt himself anymore than he already was to assassinate the creep.

"As I was saying, Dr. Hojo's body was found in his lab. It appears that one of his specimens got loose and mauled him. Investigations are still underway. If someone is behind this, it is possible you may be in danger as well. You are his primary funding."

Tseng's monotone voice clearly implied he didn't care that a man had been murdered, but he knew there would be hell to pay if the President wasn't informed immediately. He always seemed to know what Hojo was up to, even if it was just the basics.

"Alright, you told me, now get out of here," snarled the President.

Tseng bowed slightly and left, eager to get out of there. He had lied about the cause of Hojo's death. Two distinct sword wounds had been visible, but the Turk had hated Hojo for so long that he was willing to cover for his murderers. Besides, Angeal would never forgive him if his two best friends were put under suspicion.

The President just sat and stared at his desk for long moments in complete disbelief. While he had personally hated the man, Hojo had been supplying him with his pornography for years. He was angry enough that he decided to call in his top SOLDIERs to help the Turks with this monster; they did have their uses.

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It had been a few days since Genesis and Sephiroth had rescued Cloud, and the poor boy was still recovering from the ordeal. The tranquilizers and mako had not been kind to his system, and neither First was inclined to let him out of their sight anyway. They had actually been alternating going into the office, leaving one of them with the cadet at all times.

Cloud was reassured by their care and was not looking forward to returning to training. He knew he had to though if he wanted to become a SOLDIER like them. The chance to become more equal was something he couldn't give up. He was happy right now though, since his lovers were just as reluctant to let him return to the barracks, as he was to go. This was the most time they had been able to spend together during their entire relationship, even though they were hardly a secret.

Unbeknownst to him, another reason they wanted him there was that they wanted to take care of the President before he was left alone. Since their discovery in Hojo's lab, their anger had been simmering just below the surface, although they hid it well. The only others in on the plan were Angeal and Zack. Angeal himself was a part of the plan and he could never keep a secret from his puppy. It hadn't taken long to strategize, since they were concerned that Cloud would be in danger if they were under suspicion.

They would do their best to leave no evidence, but it was not guaranteed, not by a long shot. If either Sephiroth or Genesis were implicated, Cloud would automatically be suspected, not matter how clueless he would be. He needed to remain protected until everything was complete. His relationship with the two Firsts was hardly a secret. It had started out quietly, none of them wanted Cloud to be treated differently if it was discovered he was with the older men. That had changed when a Third class had set his sights on the small Cadet.

The man had been flirting with Cloud for several weeks now. Everyday, he would attempt to sit with him at lunch, ignoring the glares from Zack. He was getting obnoxious, especially on the days when Zack was on missions and couldn't be there to protect the younger man. Cloud was annoyed, but he was able to deal with the Third by remembering his evenings with his lovers. He wished they were there, but the Firsts generally ate in a different cafeteria. Besides, it would hardly be a secret if they ate with Cloud everyday. They were possessive, but they knew how to keep a secret.

The change came when the Third trapped Cloud in a seemingly abandoned hallway near the VR room in order to confess his love and try to kiss him. The blonde cadet shrank into the wall and tried to wriggle his way out the arms of the other man. He tried to kick him, but the mako of even a Third class was strong enough that it was nothing. He screamed but no one had heard him. When Cloud was on the floor and still trapped, he resigned himself to having to endure this since no one seemed to be around.

Sephiroth materialized seemingly out nowhere just as the Third leaned in for his prize. The man went flying across the hall as if he weighed nothing. He hit with a sickening thud, but was not knocked unconscious. While Sephiroth loomed over him, Genesis plucked Cloud off the ground and held him close. He kissed him passionately, driving away any lingering fear easily.

Sephiroth glared down at the cowering Third then confidently made his way over and claimed Cloud's lips in his own show of possessiveness. The three ignored the battered SOLDIER and made their way back to their apartment. The man had slunk back to his quarters and begun the rumours. The security camera footage and confirmed the stories and their relationship was out.

Cloud was finally nodding off for the night. They had settled on simply cuddling for the night, seeing as the cadet was still not fully recovered. For the moment, Cloud was satisfied. He just wanted to stay in his lovers' arms, protected and loved. As his breathing steadied, Genesis and Sephiroth exchanged a look. It was time.

Genesis eased out of their bed and redressed in his uniform as quietly as possible. Sephiroth would stay with their little chocobo, both the reassure the young man and to ensure he was protected if the attempt either failed or he was caught. Neither of the Firsts was concerned for the other. They would leave Shin-Ra is necessary, taking not only Cloud but Angeal and Zack as well.

Those two had once been with Sephiroth and Genesis but had eventually decided they would rather be more exclusive. All were still on amiable terms and closer than most blood relatives. Zack would be up tonight, keeping an eye on the First class floor where the more vulnerable ones remained. Angeal would be backup for Genesis, ensuring he would have some uninterrupted and unrecorded time with the President.

A little known fact around Shin-Ra was Angeal's connection to Tseng. The Turk was very much a loner, but even he needed occasional companionship. Before Zack had joined the SOLDIER program, Angeal and Tseng had been together in a casual way. The First classes hadn't been exclusive yet, so they two had grown close. Even now, the two were always prepared to help each other at a moment's notice. It also helped that Tseng hated the President.

The security cameras had been mysteriously turned off. A majestic warrior strode confidently down the hall, crimson sword drawn. It was a widely known "secret" that the President stayed late in his office to enjoy his photos and videos rather than his wife.

Genesis hesitated briefly, disgusted by the moans barely muffled by the door. He had no problems with sexual activity, but that man was a pedophile. He would have stayed out of the situation, but once Cloud had become a victim, knowingly or not, the gloves were off. Both Genesis and Sephiroth were fiercely protective of their newer lover and would have easily died for him. This would be much easier.

I also apologize for the cliffhanger. My muse told me to stop and type this up before I continued the story, so I did. Hopefully I will have a chance to update soon, but life is converging in such a way that I haven't really had time to write. I hope you enjoyed this. ~Amaya