Tainted Love

"Talking..."

'Internal thought...'

* * * * * (Start/End Flashback)

~ (Time/Story focus shift)

*Song lyrics*

Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMp2apjRqhA

~Tainted Love~
Chapter Five

"So you're really back? Man, it's been too quiet around here without you."

Reno gave an easy grin, "I doubt that. The day this place is quiet is the day I take a vow of celibacy."

Zack outright laughed at that, "I dunno, Red, might do you some good. After all, your brain needs blood sometimes too."

The redhead rolled his eyes as he lightly punched the man's shoulder, "Ha ha, very funny Mr. Pot."

Deep blue eyes sparkled as he gave a mock bow, "You're very welcome Mr. Kettle. Now, are you actually going to introduce me to this new partner of yours? I couldn't really talk with his boot in my throat earlier."

Reno smirked as he turned down the hall to the dressing rooms. It was good to see Zack again, the two of them had lost touch after he left the club scene. Despite the fact that they looked nothing alike, they had earned the nickname Trouble Twins, for wherever they went, something always went awry. Usually it ended up with explosions, random nudity, or, in one case, "Black cherry jello."

Zack choked for a moment before falling to the floor laughing, "Sweet Shiva, I thought Rufus was gonna kill us for that one! How long did it take him to get that out of his suits?"

"I don't think he ever did. I think he just threw them out and ordered a whole new set. Boss still didn't get the hint though. Stubborn bastard still wears only white. He needs to be a little more creative, yo."

A dark eyebrow rose, "Like you?"

Reno gave a wicked grin and nearly replied when another voice interrupted him, "Hey Sis! Awesome show out there!"

Aquamarine eyes went wide and the redhead immediately pulled Zack into the first open room. The brunette attempted to protest but the sound was muffled by the tattoed man's hand. When the larger man finally calmed, Reno motioned for silence and peeked down the hallway. He quickly found the younger sibling standing outside of Yazoo's dressing room.

Reno glanced up at a now-curious Zack and whispered, "That's Kadaj. He'll put on the innocent act but never ever let your guard down around him. He is Kitten's younger brother and a completely fucked up little spaz. Just don't call him that unless you really wanna piss him off."

The larger man chuckled, "I take it you know from experience Red? You always were one to push people's buttons. Still say you had a death wish with Tseng."

"Hey, can you honestly tell me you never wanted to push that dot on his forehead?" Reno glanced down the hall at Kadaj again, fighting back a laugh as the mischievous smirk on his silver-veiled face was quickly replaced by shock when he was suddenly grabbed and yanked into Yazoo's room. After another moment, the tattooed man gave a lecherous grin, "Come on, there's something I've been dying to see."

Motioning to his dark-haired friend to follow silently, the redhead tip-toed down the hall to glance inside his partner's room. Both blue and aquamarine eyes widened as they found the brothers.

"You know, Kadaj, if you weren't my brother, you would be dead for all the trouble you cause me."

Kadaj simply grinned up at his older brother, who currently had him pinned to the floor, his arms above his head and Yazoo's weight settled over his stomach, "Yeah, but I am your brother Yazzie. So what are you going to do about it?"

A slow smirk grew over the long-haired man's, "Hmm, I would have you take care of the problem that YOU are the source of but," He leaned in low, his tongue tracing along a pale ear before he whispered, "We seem to have an audience."

Zack and Reno's eyes widened in surprise as the two silver-haired men turned their gazes toward them, Yazoo smirking with mild amusement as Kadaj's eyes flashed with frustrated annoyance before a creepily wide grin spread over his boyish features. A single thought ran through Reno's mind as the long-haired man released his younger brother. 'Oh shit!'

He felt Zack begin to back away and grabbed onto the larger man's collar, shaking his head, "Don't run. It just makes him more excitable."

"What do you- Oomph!"

A small cannonball of black and silver crashed into the dark-haired man, Kadaj grinning down with feral glee at his somewhat dazed expression, "Hi! You must be Zack! Yazzie was telling me about you a minute ago. So," There was a sadistic gleam in the blue-green gaze, "Did you slap my brother's ass JUST because you thought he was a girl or would you have done it anyway?"

Unsure of the correct answer, Zack turned a pleading eye to Reno. The redhead gave a chuckle before coming to the man's aid, "I actually like him with all limbs attached, ya know. Mind getting off my friend, Spaz?"

"I'm not a spaz!"

"Yeah you are," Reno stuck out his tongue as Kadaj leapt at him. He easily sidestepped and hid behind Yazoo, "Kitten, call off your attack Spaz! I think he might have rabies!"

Yazoo sighed and rolled his eyes, "Children!"

"Yes mother?" Came a simultaneous reply, Reno and Kadaj glancing at each other and snickering, setting aside their own dispute for the chance to harass the long-haired man. "He started it!"

Zack shook his head and chuckled as he regained his feet, "Yep, it's definitely been too quiet around here." As he watched the youngest brother chase after the redhead, a strange feeling washed over him. He had seen that look of frustrated determination before, though it was more controlled and he himself had been the one doing the taunting, "Sephiroth?"

That one word brought an immediate halt to the two silver-haired men, their matching blue-green eyes flashing as they turned toward Zack. He suddenly found himself backed against a wall, Kadaj standing in front of him with a strange look of wary suspicion and guarded hope, "How do you know that name?"

Zack looked at him and Yazoo for a moment before speaking, his voice soft, "You're two of the Remnants aren't you? He told me about you, before he left a few years ago. Do you guys know where he is?"

The hope in Kadaj's eyes dimmed out, "No. He...disappeared."

Deep blue eyes studied the younger man, "What happened to make him disappear? All I know is he would call me or visit every weekend that he could and then suddenly the calls stopped and I never heard a word."

Kadaj didn't answer him, the silver strands covering his eyes but doing little to hide the tears running down his cheeks. Yazoo turned and began to walk away, his voice oddly robotic and his eyes dead, "He was betrayed and sent for retraining. He destroyed the facility and left. No one has seen him since."

With that, the silver-haired man disappeared down the hall. Reno and Zack watched him go, both startled as Kadaj spoke in a small voice, suddenly sounding far more like a child than a young man, "He was like a father to us, more so than our real father. He was the only one that could get Yazoo to smile back then, the only one that knew when things were getting to be too much for him. Yazzie isn't like Loz and me, he can't cry when he gets hurt. He hasn't since the day our mother died." The youngest brother crouched down, wrapping his arms around his knees and rocking slightly, "He blames himself for what happened to the General but...we had no choice."

A low growl left the brunette, "What do you mean you had no choice? You mean to say you guys are the reason he-"

"Kadaj! I just saw Yaz, are you alright?" Loz shouted as he hurried down the hall. As he came to the trembling man, he immediately wrapped his arms around him, "Shh, its alright. Don't worry, little one." Both Zack and Reno were fixed with an intense glare though the eldest brother's eyes shimmered with unshed tears, "What did you do to my brothers?"

"Th...they didn't do anything Loz. He knew the General and asked what happened, that's all."

"Shit," Loz swore as he looked down the hall, "He said he was heading to the training grounds and took the cd player and speakers with him. You know what that means."

Kadaj gave a shuddering sigh and nodded. When no explanation was forthcoming, Reno huffed, "Well I sure as fuck don't, yo! What the hell is going on?"

Kadaj raised his head to look at the redhead, "Yazzie's gone to fight with himself. He'll hopefully be alright in the morning."

Reno didn't feel relieved by the 'hopefully,' "Where's this training ground of yours?"

~

Reno cursed as he tripped over another root, "Path my ass. This is barely cleared at all!"

He had asked the brothers for directions to the training grounds that Yazoo had supposedly disappeared to. They had both hesitated, saying that it wouldn't be safe for him to go but he refused to back down. As he left, Loz had given him a warning, "No matter what you do, don't approach him until he's nearly passed out. If you get caught before then, get as far away as you can. He won't be able to recognize you so he might actually hurt you."

'Damn it Kitten, just what the hell is going on here? I'm normally all for people having their secrets but yours seem to be tearing you and your brothers apart.' A cracking sound caught the tattooed man's attention and he quickly dashed behind a tree as a moonlit clearing came into view. Music filled the air, its sound harsh and yet sad.

As the song ended, Reno cautiously leaned out to watch the silver-haired man. His eyes quickly sought out the figure and widened as a new song, Three Days Grace: Pain, came on and Yazoo began to move once more.

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all*

Silver hair flashed white in the light of the pale moon as the slender figure spun gracefully to the words, his eyes closed and face drawn in an expression of grief. His arms extended in front of him and Reno immediately recognized it as some form of Tai Chi, though the movements were far more graceful and fluid than any style he had ever seen.

Yazoo suddenly twisted, punching a gloved fist into the trunk of a nearby tree. A resounding crack echoed as bark flew wide; only two more hits sent the oak swaying, screeching in protest as it fell to the ground.

'Holy shit!' Reno barely moved out of the way as heavy limbs landed where he had just been standing.

*You're sick of feeling numb
You're not the only one
I'll take you by the hand
And I'll show you a world that you can understand*

Carefully crouching, Reno continued to watch the silver haired man, cautiously keeping his guard and remaining silent. Yazoo’s gaze was focused at the middle of fallen trunk, his body taking a step forward as he brought his arm up at eye level, fisting his opposite hand along his side.

*This life is filled with hurt
When happiness doesn't work
Trust me and take my hand
When the lights go out you will understand*

A strange emotion flashed in oceanic orbs, anger and sadness swirling around. In the blink of an eye, all emotion had disappeared before his fist went flying forward from underneath, body pivoting around at the momentum. His leg connected with the bark with a sharp crack as wood splintered around the boot, caving in from the force and splitting it through the middle.

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all*

Jagged splinters and bark flew in all directions as the silver-haired man methodically began to reduce the tree to mulch, his kicks and blows becoming more forceful with each passing moment. Harsh cries left Yazoo with each move, the sound heartbreaking for his unknown audience. 'Why Kitten? Why do you do this?'

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all*

Suddenly feeling as though he was intruding on something extremely private, Reno tried to walk away. He found his feet wouldn't move though, his eyes too entranced on the dark beauty of this deadly dance. Then the redhead saw the blood dripping from the gloved fingers, heard the pained ragged breathing from the silver haired man.

Reno raised a hand to trace along one of the red lines on his cheek, his face grim. 'I'm not gonna let you do this to yourself Kitten.'

*Anger and agony
Are better than misery
Trust me I've got a plan
When the lights go off you will understand*

Reno moved silently as Yazoo took a deep breath, walking along the remaining fragments of wood. The slender man was about to send another blow to the shattered oak when his wrist was suddenly caught in a tight grasp. The redhead moved quickly to avoid a deadly kick aimed for his ribs, "Hey, watch it Kitten! It's just me!"

There was no recognition in the cold blue-green eyes.

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all*

'Shit. Loz told me to run, but I can't just leave him like this.' The tattoed man kept himself on the defensive as blow after blow came his way. He knew there was no way he could keep this up forever, but hopefully he could find a way to ease the pressure of whatever was causing Yazoo to act like this.

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing
Rather feel pain*

Suddenly, Reno recognized a pattern to the silver-haired man's movements. He was still following the music! 'If I can break the pattern, I might be able to snap him out of this.' With that, the redhead began to weave around the attacks, following the deadly dance until he could find an opening. Gods, he hoped he could find an opening.

*I know (I know I know I know I know)
That you're wounded
You know (You know you know you know you know)
That I'm here to save you*

Twisting and flipping away from a flurry of open-handed strikes, Reno suddenly found himself backed into a tree. He looked into the cold blue-green eyes before him and realized that Yazoo could very well kill him in this moment without batting an eye. 'Please let this work.'

*You know (You know you know you know you know)
I'm always here for you
I know (I know I know I know I know)
That you'll thank me later*

He knew when the gloved fist would approach and ducked beneath the outstretched arm. 'Please don't kill me for this.' Reno grabbed the back of the silver-haired man's head and pulled him forward, pressing into a forceful kiss. He only had a second before he felt himself slammed back into the tree by a hand around his throat.

*Pain, without love
Pain, can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all*

Yazoo stared at him with shock as gloved fingers rose to brush against pale lips, as though finally realizing what had happened, "Fox?"

Wide blue-green eyes then looked down at his other hand, which was still wrapped tightly around the redhead's throat. Immediately releasing the man, he turned to flee, only to be stopped by a fierce grasp on his hair.

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all*

Reno growled as the man attempted to pull away, "Never run Kitten. Not from me, not from anything. You're not that much of a coward."

Yazoo's eyes clenched shut as he finally pulled from the redhead's grasp, "Shut up! You don't know anything!"

Aquamarine eyes flashed in anger, "How can I when no one will tell me?"

*Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain*

"IT'S ALL MY FAULT!" Yazoo screamed, his eyes red rimmed though no tears left them. "He was the only man I called father and yet I..." He shook his head, hands clenching at his side before he sent a powerful blow just by the tattooed man's head. The redhead simply stood in shock as the tree fell from the single hit. In that one brief moment, he could see the guilt, fear, and pain that Yazoo kept locked away so tightly.

As the music ended, so did the silver-haired man's energy. Reno immediately recognized the signs of exhaustion and moved to his side, wrapping an arm around the slender man just as his legs gave out, "You gonna tell me what this was all about, Kitten?"

"It's all my fault. I failed him just like everyone else," Yazoo mumbled as he fell into unconsciousness

Reno gave a sigh as he settled the silver-haired man onto the forest floor. 'I'll have to call one of his brothers, they'll know what to do with him.'

Red liquid smeared over his arm, reminding him of the younger man's injured hands. 'Better do what I can to clean those.' Careful not to jostle Yazoo too much, he slid the leather gloves off. Thin black lines on the back of Yazoo's left hand caught Reno's attention. 'The hell?!'

A very simple and rather crude set of letter and numbers stood out against the pale skin; Y4-Z0-O
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SapphireDoG
Hehehe, Well, as long as I'm loveable XD

Oh oHoh MY REQUEST!!!!

*Clears throat*
Song: Closer- n.i.n (That song is my drug, I swear)

Setting: VIP(wahahahaha and if there is no VIP or rufus is an ass and doesn't want anyone using it, then a change room is good enough ;))

What I want to happen: I want dear Yazoo to get alittle jealous (only a little!) when he sees reno flirting with someone (don't care who) and takes a quick break to catch his breath. So he heads to the bathroom but as he's going in, He bumps into Vincent whose coming out and catches his eyes. Watching him walk away, yazoo becomes curious about the dark man (who wouldn't). Not wanting to go back to dance floor since he was on break, Yazoo head to the reserved section. But surprise surprise, Mister Valentine is there with a beer, staring at the dance floor quietly.

Yazoo apologizes and goes to leave, Vince stops him and tells him its alright and he can join him if he wishes. Theres a moment of silence before Vincent comments on Yazoo's skills. They have a small talk, one thing leads to another, Song comes on, yazoo gets playful and well....*insert smut, PLEASE?!?!?!?!?!*

After, Yazoo realizes he has to get back to work, and Vince nodds, steals one last kiss before leaving with a smirk and yaz with a blush. Unknown to him, Reno saw the kiss, walks up behind yaz and nibbs on his ear with a chuckle, asking if he had fun. Yaz stumbles over words before Reno just laughs and tells him it alright, that now both of them had screwed a regular ghost, telling him that Vincent comes in once in a while for a break but they hardly ever see. And also, maybe next time both of them could have some fun with the stoic man.

And thats it. Need anymore detailS, you can just ask. Down to the details of the VIP even XD
Frizz: Hehehe, well its done and up as you have seen. I had so much fun with this one as my first chapter in that line. Thanks hun.

SapphireDoG
Omg XD I forgot to comment on the chapter XD Sorry love
Frizz: All is forgiven!

SapphireDoG
Hey! It cut off D:

NOOO!! Well poo. It was a good review too.

Yazoo is hot in a skirt XD Reno got his ass kick...again XD And Imma glomp catch if I can catch the little jerk XD hehe
Frizz: Reno seems to get his ass kicked alot. But he takes it well.

SapphireDoG
Omg.... That last sentence made no sense D:

Imma glomp KADAJ if I can ever CATCH the little jerk XD

There.
Frizz: LOL you just have no luck with the review section do you? Run Kadaj Runnn!

Kerianya
Before Dinner: feeling yucky, tired and slightly angry at all the unopened post.
After reading new update: WHEEEEEE! Frizzie did an update! WHEEEEEEEEE! It's really good! Yummy, my nectarine was really juicy, however irrelevant that is!

An excellent effort as always. I've decided to abandon my Yazzie and Reno in a club fic now, because I need to write a fic where I can put Kadji, Yazzie and Vincent in kinky corset ballgowns before the image drives me crazy!

Kerianya will write a more intelligent review once she remembers where she put her brain!

Ah well, back to work.

Kerianya
Frizz: LMAO I could use a nectarine now too. And corset ballgowns?!?!

Fyrbyrd
oh yeah!!!! It was funny I heard Tainted Love on the radio today, none of my three co-workers had any idea why I was smiling or where my mind was, tee hee. I really felt like I was right there tonight, thank you, needed a night out for my birthday, and with those two for entertainment!!!! The song was running through my head all the time too. Do I have to go back to reality?
Frizz: It happens to me at work too. I love it though, its a really pretty distraction. You only have to go back when you wanna.

Kerianya
*Ahem*

Apologies for the last review. I'm not feeling particularly well and it had been a very LONG morning at work. I appear to have gone a little crazy when I saw you'd reviewed. (they're wanting to gag me at work again.)

Well now, intelligent ideas for fan-directed ficcy...

I get down on bended knees and BEG you to use the song "Poison" in one chapter. In an ideal world I'd like the Alice Cooper version, but the dance remix will do. It's the single sexiest song ever written.

As for pairings, I'd like a Rude x Reno x Yazzie threesome! Or maybe Rude and Kadji...if our minds are truly alike I'm sure you have the little remnant down as a raging nymphomaniac! Maybe Yuffie and Loz...

*ignores worried stares from authoress*

I love wierd pairings, and as long as you DO NOT involve Tifa I'll be happy. Tifa-bashing is too much fun.

Before stupid syndrome kicks in again I'll close and go to bed.

Much love,

Kerianya XxX
Frizz: Well you already know it, but for those of you that don't, the second chapter to Electric will be the Rude/Kadaj pairing. And yes...it is turning out to be sooo much fun.

BreaXStrify
*ahem*

::falls to knees to worship:: OMG&G YOU ARE AMAZING! - THIS STORY IS AMAZING! I've read "Taming the Fates Amidst Chaos" - AMAZING XS...i just haven't gotten around to reviewing all 46 chapters yet ::shifty eyes:: - AND THIS ONE - I'm SOOOOOOOO~~~ happy I found it though >< AMAZING! I'm like OoO!!!! and then ::nosebleeds and faints::

i am your faithful reader....the faithful reader that never reviews until now but ::shifty eyes::
Frizz:...Wow, another one that wants to worship me? damn...you guys are actually going to give me an ego if you keep this up. I am glad you are enjoying all of my stories so far.

Anonymous Sister of the Author
hum-a-nuh hum-a-nuh hum-a-nuh hum-a-nuh hum-a-nuh hum-a-nuh hum-a-nuh... *drool*

i can't BELIEVE zak thought MY yazoo was a girl!!!! great show though!! CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER LEMON!!

about the pairings for the new story. i already have a pairing and story so i'll let the other fans go, but if you need any ideas, i'll try to help.

UPDATE SOON PLEASE!!!
ASOTA
Frizz: Yeah, that scene was fun to write...couldn't help but put Yaz in a skirt at least once...thinking about doing it another time too.

Anonymous Sister of the Author
sorry for not reviewing chapter three... i feel as if i lost points with you as your rabid fangirl... *sadness*
ASOTA
Frizz: No points lost. I know the evilness of Real Life can pull people away.

Anonymous Sister of the Author
OH MY GOD!!! SAPPHIREDOG!!! YOU ARE CRAZY!!!
ASOTA
Frizz: LOL yes, yes she is.

SapphireDoG
Now is that the good kind of crazy or the bad??????

C:
Frizz: There's a bad?

Ainaloth
Hmmm… Well I’d like to make a somewhat odd request (but you’ve maybe already figured that I AM odd? XP)…

This would be about a pairing I’ve never read about, seme Zack and uke Yazoo. XD
I can vision this as that Zack keeps on “bothering” Yazoo with little jibes and some “innocent” groping. Yazoo gets more and more irritated and then decides to put Zack in his place. Because Zack is so laid back and goofy Yazoo kind of “forgets” that he is one of the best ex SOLDIERs and a disciplined swordsman. Also he is a lot older and far more experienced then Yazoo in most things… So when Yazoo lures him up on the stage to put him in his place he’ll find it hard to do so because Zack really is such a laid back guy that with every sharp thing Yazoo throws in his way it just makes him shrug his shoulders and play along.

In the end Yazoo gets so frustrated that he, in the middle of some intimate dancing with Zack, says something really nasty and evil about Zack and his relationship with Sephiroth.
Suddenly the cheerful ex SOLDIER turns to ice and after the show has ended he literally drags Yazoo along with him backstage. Reno sees this and carefully interferes but Zack makes it clear to him that this has nothing to do with him and that he won’t hurt Yazoo, just show him “what happens to little girls with foul mouths”.

And then he shows him. He kind of dominates Yazoo with utmost ease and shows him that it is not only pain that can make a person whimper and beg for mercy. Although Yazoo is sex on two legs I figured Zack to be more experienced and that he could make Yazoo feel chasten and young. I think it would be more of a shock for Yazoo if someone took him by force using pleasure and kindness instead of pain and evilness.

The part with Zack and Yazoo dancing on stage I thought I could see Yazoo trying to be sexy/evil with Marilyn Manson’s version of “Personal Jesus”. The reason for this is that I did an AMV with Sephiroth and Yazoo using this song, if you can find the time I’d really want for you to check it out. If you watch it I think you can almost see how well this song fits Yazoo.

The address is, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yva_ya4JpE

So, please tell me what you think. You’re a great fic writer, and I’d love it if you could write this for me.

Cheers / Ai
Frizz: *blinks* damn, yeah that'll be a challenge but it should be amusing nonetheless. Alright, this one will be chapter 3...I think!