SOLDIER Doesn't Make Heroes.
Disclaimer: I do not claim to own any of the characters used in this fan fiction. They belong to their respected owners.
Pairing: N/A.
Characters: Genesis Rhapsodos, Yuffie Kisaragi — along with a few others.
Warning: Complete and utter craziness. There is no pairing. Mild cursing and fighting as well.
Summary: After learning the truth of his own existence, Genesis is sent off to war—the Wutai War. Though with the fact he is unable to accept the facts causes the man to lose his mind, though things only get worse when Wutai's Princess gets involved.
Chapter Two; Fighting and Injuries
It seemed that as soon as the crimson SOLDIER stepped outside of the tent, leaving the girl solitude, he was thrown in the middle of quite the commotion and chaos. A rather large platoon of Wutai warriors were clashing weapons with the SOLDIER members under the General's care, the same SOLDIER members that hadn't been ready to battle. The SOLDIER knew what was the cause of this, the fact that he had captured the emperor's only child.
Upon noticing one of his own allies fall, the SOLDIER unsheathed his crimson blade and advanced into battle along side his allies. Genesis lifted his free hand and utilized his firemateria, using it to dispatch many of the enemy soldiers. His mako soaked eyes watched as the burnt corpses fell to the ground. He almost felt pride in himself, but it didn't last long.
He spun and blocked an enemy swing with his crimson blade, his eyes moving to the enemy. How petty of an attack. He pushed the warrior back effortlessly, and brought his blade vertically—slicing down the Wutai soldier. Without even a second thought, he whipped his head around and lifted his free hand once more. He sent out another flaming blow.
His eyes jolted around to look for any free SOLDIER members, obviously coming up empty handed. He didn't want to lose that girl, she was important to his plan. He couldn't let them take her away, but he couldn't risk leaving the battle field himself. He needed to be better then Sephiroth, and to do that he needed to end this war. In order to end this, he had to use that child and at any cost.
As Genesis continued the fight outside of the tent, his blade piercing and killing anything in his path, Yuffie remained trashing in her seat. She could hear the roaring of beats outside, attacking the camp, and the crying of death. She could smell the blood in the air, her stomach knotting and twisting around. She knew what was going on, and how everything was her fault.
Behind the tent someone slice into the fabric, a being wearing a Wutai uniform entered the tent. A Wutai greeting echoed, her eyes widening at hearing such a greeting. She whipped her head around, to glance over her shoulder. Her eyes widened farther at the sight of her own kin. She almost wanted to cry out in joy; someone who saw her side of things, someone to help her out of this mess.
But there was another thought that popped into her head. Could she really risk this? Could they make it out of this mess without danger? There was a battle going on outside, there were chances that injuries could occur. She just couldn't risk it. Not at all.
She hopped a bit, moving the chair so that it was turning to the soldier. She had already figured out how she was going to get rid of this guy. Once she was facing him, she offered a bright smile to her own kin. "Listen and listen good! Got it?"
"I—"
"You need to call everyone back. Don't worry about me, these guys won't do a thing. I'm levage on Wutai to them, they won't hurt me," She broke in, her smile never ceasing. "Just get everyone out of here, I'll escape on my own."
"We're not allowed—"
"Just go," She whispered harshly, "and hurry before everyone's dead. Or worse, that Crimson Dude comes back. And if Father gives you any lip on this, tell him Yuffie said to shut up. Now hurry! You have to get going before it's too late!"
While Yuffie spoke to her own, Genesis fired off more materia, killing a few enemies. The SOLDIER noticed that the group was thinning out, thanks to his troop—and his own—use of Materia. He was thankful, but still could see a few corpses of his own men on the ground. It knotted his insides, a painful feeling in his chest—they were his responsibility.
Hearing footsteps moving up behind the SOLDIER, he turned quickly and shot out his arm. His hand wrapped around an enemy soldier's face, fire materia soon activated and burning at the man's face. Screaming echoed out of his throat, Genesis flinging the injured being backwards; the screaming ceased as did the enemy's heartbeat. His eyes moved to the corpse, noticing the disfigured face of the body; maybe, just maybe, he was truly a monster.
The fighting outside the tent didn't cease, but Yuffie wasn't going to give up. She continued to try and convince the soldier that everything was alright, the soldier refused to leave without her. He had been mumbling something about how angry Godo would be if they returned without her, Yuffie tried to reassure him that Godo wouldn't do anything to them during war time. Obviously, the soldier wasn't having it.
"You don't understand," The soldier whispered. "They will kill you."
Yuffie whined softly, "No they won't. I'm too important to them. You have to get the troops out of here though, they're not important to this camp."
"I—"
"Silence," Yuffie's little eyes narrowed. "I demand you, as the future empress of Wutai, to take yourself and the troops out of here."
Hesitant, the soldier nodded at the princess and gave into the small ninja. He turned away from her and exited the text, taking off with a call over his shoulder to the remaining soldiers. Yuffie, on the other hand, hopped the chair back into place, making sure her chair was facing the front of the tent. Humming gently, she stared at the tent opening, waiting on the crimson male to return—that is if he would.
Genesis sliced through another soldier, only to lower his blade upon noticing that the enemy was retreating. He watched the Wutai soldiers disappear, his hand gripping the hilt of his blade tightly. His mako soaked orbs darted to the tent not far off, barking out orders to treat the wounded and dispose of the dead. His eyes snapped to a panting second class, whom looked the least injured, barking the order to call this in but leave out the prisoner.
Once the order was being followed, the crimson SOLDIER placed his blade away. He moved swiftly to the tent, and opened the flap while entering. His harsh gaze moved to the tied up princess, a scowled covering his pale face. He moved gracefully forward, the flap falling behind him, as he pulled out his blade once more.
The girl yelped as the blade was pointed to her throat. Still she gave him a stubborn gaze, not backing down or showing much fear to the stronger male. "Looks like they located out base and decided to make a move against it. I take it you are the reason for this?"
She cringed at the sound of voice. It wasn't as smooth and gentle as it had been before. His voice was now rough and didn't seem to fit him anymore. Yuffie narrowed her eyes and huffed slightly, hiding her fear quite well. Besides, who did this guy think he was? Pointing his weapon at her and slapping the blame on her like that. She wasn't going to stand, well in this case, sit for this.
"Hey!" She began to wiggle about in her chair, eying him up. "I've been here a lot, yes but never have I ever said where your bases were! They found you on their own because you decided to keep me here. And if it wasn't for me, you'd get innocent blood on your hands!"
Genesis narrowed his eyes, "Oh?"
"Yeah!" She piped up, "You should be thanking me for making them go away, ya know!"
"Hn, it's a bit too late to save my soul," Genesis spoke in a cold voice, making the girl shiver. "You get no thanks."
She puffed her cheeks, "Liar! I deserve all the thanks in the world!"
Genesis didn't speak, just placed his blade away and advanced farther into the tent. He moved behind her and untied the binds that held her against the chair. The girl smiled a bit at the thought that she was actually going to be let go, though that was not the SOLDIER member's intentions.
He grabbed the back of shirt and lifted her from the chair, the girl yelping out as she was lifted to her feet. She began to flail a bit, shouting things along the lines of "let me go" and "this is no way to treat a lady". All of her shouts were ignored as the SOLDIER dragged her in the direction of the tent opening. He shoved her out of the tent and onto the ground.
"HEY! Watch it will ya?!" She snapped as she fell face first into the ground. She lifted her head to glare at him but stopped immediately. "Wh-what—"
Genesis muttered, "This is what happens in war. You will help me stop this, or you will join the corpses."
Yuffie couldn't find her voice, for once in her life, as her eyes scanned over the corpses flung around the base. Shinra's men and her own kin lay together, blood covering the ground—along with the living SOLDIER members. She could feel her stomach knotting and twisting, before she turned away and gagged, her stomach emptying itself onto the ground.
"I want to end this, Princess," Genesis growled and grabbed the back of the girl's shirt. He lifted her to her feet, keeping her steady in a similar manner. "And I will need your help."
She whispered, "… no, I will not help a murderous monster."
"So be it," He smirked darkly. "Kunsel!"
A mere second class, who seemed uninjured, appeared at Genesis's side. The crimson second class uniform that covered his frame hid blood stains, a helmet hiding most of his pale face. His eyes glanced between the two beings before him, a grin taking over what was exposed of his face. "Yes, General Rhapsodos?"
"Take our little friend here and tie her back up," Genesis stated while shoving the girl at the young SOLDIER. "Then report to the other base, tell them that we need to borrow a few of their men."
He salutes, "Yes Sir!"
"Also, have Luxiere guard her until I am return." Genesis spoke before advancing farther into the camp, "I'm going to see just how many men we've lost, for our attack soon on a certain Wutai base."
"Of course," Kunsel nodded and held the girl's arms behind her back. "Let's go, Princess."
Yuffie didn't fight back as she was lead off, her spirits broken quite a bit from the earlier sight. Then again, who wouldn't? Seeing so many dead bodies at such a young age, not to mention the fact that many of the bodies she knew. Though others she couldn't tell due to the burns from the fire based materia, Shinra was going to pay.
Much to her surprise, Kunsel was more gentle then Genesis and the others. He didn't push her into the chair when they entered the tent. He requested her to, which due to her broken spirits, she obeyed like a dog. He was also quite gentle with binding her to the chair as well, though the binds weren't any more loose then before.
When he was about to leave, he turned to her and offered a small smile. He lifted a hand and gave her a wave. "Don't worry, Princess. Everything will be just fine. Just don't cause too much trouble!"
"Right," She whispered and glanced to the floor. "Not like I can do—"
"Hey!" He piped up before turning to the tent exit, "Don't be like that. Where's your Wutai pride huh?"
Yuffie blinked as she watched the young SOLDIER exit. Her eyes went glossy for a moment, realizing that he had a point. She forced a smile and glanced up at the ceiling of the tent, relaxing a tad bit. She was the Princess of Wutai, Wutai's Single White Rose—she was the great ninja Yuffie, and this wouldn't slow her down.
Author Note:I apologize about this chapter. The ending sucked and the fight scene wasn't as long and bloody as I would have liked it. But trying to keep this less morbid is hard, and keeping everyone in character is even harder during this events. Reviews?