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.
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 Three; Changes?
The air was still thick with the smell of blood, though the horrid scent of death didn't linger as much. The SOLDIER members had pretty much cleared out the bodies, at least, that's what Yuffie figured. She could hear their movement outside of the tent, along with whispers and harsh words that Yuffie hadn't heard before. Though when Yuffie went to question this Luxiere person, he would just make a snorting noise or just plain out ignore her.
She was tired of it. She didn't like being ignored, especially when she had questions that she felt needed answers. At least Kunsel was nice enough to talk to her, Genesis as well, even though all he did was tick her off. This guy hadn't said a word since he walked into the tent, and his eyes hadn't left the exit. All she could get out of him was a snort or a grunt, and those weren't the answers she was looking for.
But that wasn't the only problem the young princess had. She really needed to use the bathroom, her bladder couldn't hold much more of this. She found it odd, since she hadn't had anything to drink after she left. She possibly should have used the bathroom before she left, but she didn't think that this would happen. There was no way she could have imagined that she was going to get caught.
"Hey," Yuffie groaned. "I gotta go to bathroom!"
He grunted, "Quiet."
"That wasn't very nice!" She mumbled, "I really gotta go!"
He smirked behind his helmet, rolling his eyes while ignoring the girl. He leaned against one of the poles of the tent, his eyes soon focusing back on the tent opening. His actions annoyed the small ninja, who huffed a bit and wiggled against her binds. This was just too annoying for both beings; Luxiere really didn't want to have to baby sit, while Yuffie wanted to get out of this mess. Neither were going to get what they wanted.
Yuffie whined, "Stop ignoring me! I need to go pee!"
"Silence I said," The SOLDIER growled. "If you keep this up, I'm sure that General Rhapsodos will have you killed."
Yuffie was a bit taken by the sudden talking. Maybe she should have started annoying him like this earlier, then she would have gotten more out of him. Though she couldn't let this threat go by without some sort of comment. She parted her lips to snap back some sort of comeback, but didn't get the chance to.
"Second Class Luxiere," came a smooth and familiar voice. "I suggest you learn manners, or you'll be back in Third."
"General Rhapsodos!"
Yuffie's eyes snapped from the shocked Second Class SOLDIER, moving quickly to the now opened flap of the tent. She studied the First Class SOLDIER, noting that he was gripping his left shoulder. She would have questioned but the two warriors just weren't going to let her get a word in.
"I believe the young Princess needs to use the bathroom," Genesis frowned. "And you are denying her of this?"
Luxiere protested quietly, "But Sir, she's a prisoner. I didn't want her to—"
"Enough." Genesis raised a hand, "Unbind her and take her somewhere private. Though give her privacy but be sure not to let her get away."
"Of course, Sir!"
Yuffie watched as the young SOLDIER saluted the crimson general, then scurried over to her. She felt him untying the binds that kept her from escape, her eyes snapping over to the general himself. She noticed that he no longer held his shoulder, but now had his left hand on the back of a chair, leaning against it. In his right hand held handcuffs, with a chain—almost like a leash—snapped to the middle chain.
"Here," He tossed the handcuffs past Yuffie's head and to the soldier. "This should make your job much easier."
"What?!" Yuffie yelped as she was pulled to her feet by Luxiere, hands cuffed behind her back. "How am I supposed to go pee while I'm handcuffed!"
"You, dear Princess," Genesis spoke with a smirk, "are very important to us. We'd hate to lose you, so you will have to deal with it."
"Come on, Princess."
Yuffie glared at Luxiere when he intruded on her retort to Genesis. Though soon she felt Luxiere push her forward, the young Princess stumbling over her own feet. She glared over her shoulder, seeing a smirk behind the helmet. He motioned with his head for the girl to move on, which she did—dragging her feet the entire way out, even glaring at Genesis as they passed him.
Genesis watched as his SOLDIER and the princess exited the tent. He grunted and gripped the back of the chair, steadying himself for a moment. His shoulder throbbed in pain, it had been throbbing since the battle. He had yet to check on the wound, which he had received quite some time before, he was too busy planning the attack. Foolish of him, he knew, but he had to beat that silver SOLDIER.
Shrugging off the heavy crimson jacket, Genesis gripped the color of his long sleeved black shirt. Figuring that he had a few minutes before Yuffie and Luxiere returned, he might as well check on the wound. He peeled back the clothing, glancing down at his shoulder. The sight of the discoloration caused the SOLDIER's face to twist in disgust.
Why isn't it healing? He couldn't help but question himself that over and over again. Even now, as he stared at the wound, he kept repeating it. No matter what source of magic or potion was used, the wound just didn't seem to want to heal. With time, it just seemed to worsen, even with the treatments he was given. He was a monster, wasn't he?
"Hey!" Yuffie's voice echoed, "Will you STOP pushing me!"
Genesis tugged up the shirt, covering his shoulder, and grabbed his jacket. Just as he slid into the heavy crimson leather, the tent flap flung open and the little Princess came stumbling inside. He watched her glare over her shoulder and growl at the helmeted warrior. Genesis remained silent as the two younger beings bickered with one another, a scowl soon taking over his expression.
Luxiere noticed and tugged the young ninja over to the chair, removing the cuffs and binding her to the wooden object. Yuffie snapped words she'd heard the others outside say, which unknown to her were cusswords, causing Luxiere to snicker. Genesis merely rolled his eyes and sat on the other chair of the room, Luxiere turning his gaze to the other SOLDIER.
"General…?"
"You may leave," Genesis dismissed him. "Get some rest, I already assigned the guards for the rest of the night."
"Yes Sir!" Luxiere saluted and exited the tent, "See ya!"
Hearing his footsteps disappear into the night air, Yuffie turned her gaze to the crimson clothed male. She observed him for a moment, watching him stare emptily at her. Though she was disturbed by the empty stare, she wiggled about to move the chair closer to the male. Her actions causing the crimson clothed male to raise a brow.
"What are you doing?"
She answered innocently, "Nooothing!"
"Liar." He mused, "Now tell the truth."
She pouted, "Ohhh! Why are you so nosey?"
"Nosey?" Genesis remarked with a hint of amusement, "I'm being nosey?"
She beamed, "Glad you admit it!"
"What?"
Yuffie just laughed a bit, watching the confused look on Genesis's face. "Gosh, who knew! You ARE human!"
"Hn," he shifted his gaze. "Possibly."
His tone was different then what Yuffie was used to from his. It wasn't his normal smooth tone, nor was it that tone that frightened her. It was different, almost fragile—but she chose to ignore the tone. She offered a sly smile while she stopped moving around, the chair still for once since she started.
"Only possibly?"
"Yes," He responses and shifts in his chair. "Now get some rest. Tomorrow will hold the unknown for you."
She protested quickly, "You can't seriously think I can sleep like this!"
"I do," He smirked a bit. "Or you could just stay awake and talk to yourself."
"Ohhh! Remember how I said you were human?" She glared as she paused, watching him raise a brow at her. "Well, guess what."
"What?"
"I lied." She huffed childishly, "You're a big ol' meanie monster!"
He blinked a few times, confusion taking over his expression. He watched as she hopped the chair around so that her back was to him, mumbling things under her breath. He didn't know whether to laugh and become upset. Yet for reasons unknown to him, he smiled faintly. Could this simple child being changing the monstrous SOLDIER?
Author Note: Not the longest chapter I've ever created nor the most exciting. But it holds the odd humor that I have. Also, do not think that this is going to be romance! That's just nasty people, Yuffie's only 8 or so years old! Genesis is what, 20-something? uhhh... hello, not going to happen. Friendship, possibly, and that's a very slim possibility. Reviews are welcome nonetheless. :)