Chaos in Gaia

The tunnels were flooded with people and somewhere vicious hart beat music piped out, and Rufus paused in his pacing in his room with the others, where he stared out the small window in the wall. They had been deemed still too dangerous to let wander around on their own since the resuce party had come for them. Rufus had still managed to over-hear some of the plans Duo had been laying for theincoming party; and actually pitied whoever was leading it. They were in for a nasty surprise.

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Reeve felt jittery as he pointed to the yard,” This is where they could be. It’s the only place where the underground systems didn’t cave in; it’s also been abandoned for less time. Plus there have been mentions of activity in this area.”

Heidegger laughed that ass’s bray,” Good, good. If all goes well I’m on my way to a nice hefty bonus!” another bray and all the men winced at the grating sound.

The moment the troops marched mayhem ensued; pits opened and closed on unsuspecting people, trip wires caused a web of them to spring up and ensnare others, weighted nets, the gates closed and a wall cutting them off. Another wall split what was left of the troops that had dashed through the trap infested entrance in two.

Reeve tapped the solid wall and shook his head as he heard the overweight commander bray at his troops. Turning to the division with him he motioned for them to move out and keep going. The large junk yard was now a dangerous labyrinth and when they hit a dead end, the moment he turned around a spear was pointed at his face.

The dark clad, hard-faced people pointing weapons at them had bits and pieces of scrap over their clothes to act as camouflage.

He raised his hands and smiled,” Ummm…parley?” the one menacing him smiled at him devilishly. A sting in his neck made him raise his hand to feel a dart stuck there. He gave the teen an incredulous look before everything turned dark.

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A flash of sliver, a twist, a turn. Metal met metal and the lights gleamed off the two deadly weapons.

A dance, yes a dance as the audience watches with tense baited breath. The other is new to this. He is ungainly and ungraceful; interrupting the flow of the dance; constantly stepping on the feet of his partner.

But his partner doesn’t mind teaching him this dance. It’ll end at some point with a final lesson of truth.

A twirl and a rope of brown swishes and sways hypnotically, a graceful feint to draw the other and open him to the last lesson; fat makes the other stumble once more and a twist and swing of quick silver. A withdrawal and a bow as his partner sways before crumpling.

The dance is over, the lesson taught, the audience is rounded up and herded away; the show is over, this curtain now drops.

~~

Reeve woke to some patting his face,” Wake up REEVE!”

He groaned and swatted the hand away,” lemme alone.”

Another voice,” Let me try!” hands at his collar haul him up and shake him vigorously,” UP, up, up, up!” He gagged as he choked a bit,” M’ up, M’ up!”

He was dropped as the dreadlocked SOLDIER grinned,” See? That works allll the time.”

He got a glare from Reeve before he straightened from his ungainly sprawl. Patting himself off he let his gaze wander and gasped,” Rufus, Tseng, Sephiroth and everyone else?! Wha- where? HOW?!”

A shrug as Rufus spoke,” We were exploring this area, I foolishly demanded to go and we were captured placing me as a captive. Our captors are quite congenial though. We get to wander around, mind you we have to lend a hand around the community, and we are housed in good quarters and are giving a share of the food and water.”

Reeve blinked in shock; Rufus was being reasonable about not having the best. What happened to the spoiled brat?

A knock at the door caused a few voices to chorus,” Come in!”

The door opened and a head popped in before a braided youth stepped through the door. A scythe was balanced on his shoulder; the blade had a thin stream of blood dripping off of it and he too had blood decorating his face and clothes. A dripping bag was clutched in one hand as a maniacal grin tugged at his lips. Striding up to Reeve he dropped the dripping bag into his hands,” Merry Christmas.” He cackled before pointing at the others,” You guys can do whatever you want, the problem has been handled.” He strode out the door and closed it.

He grimaced and let the General take the bag, wiping his hands of on a nearby towel he turned when he heard someone choke.

The sight that met him was grisly; Heidegger’s head was being held by the short strands of his hair in the General’s fist. Choking down bile he rushed for the bathroom; Sephiroth’s off-hand remark following him,” About time some one got rid of the annoying ass.”

~~

Sephiroth left the room, after tossing out the trash and cleaning up, in search of Duo. Everywhere he went he saw the signs of a victory; singing, feasting, congratulations, a few even stopped to pat him on the back saying,” Smashing success eh man?” before moving on to talk excitedly with the next person.

It amused him since they seemed to have forgotten at one time he had been a loyal one of ‘them’ but shrugged it off as a few people pointed him in the direction of Duo’s room.

Finding and entering the cloth clad room he noticed the hanging for the living room had been moved so tried that door first.

Opening it revealed a half naked Duo lounging on the pillows.

He let his eyes rove over the resting figure; pale flesh, hairless, lithe, and… His eyes widened fractionally at the two ridges near his shoulder blades running down his back.

He inched forward and a dagger buried itself in the door frame near his head,” What do you want?” He glanced from the quivering blade to the incandescent violet eyes staring up at him. He didn’t bother rolling over, realizing Seph had already seen his back.

He gestured,” What are those?” Duo shrugged,” The Doc doesn’t know. He says something is growing under my skin.”

Seph moved closer, peeling off his trench coat and boots before joining Duo in the pillows. He reached out and stopped a fraction from the skin of Duo’s back,” May I?” Duo let his head drop and shifted, presenting his back more.

Taking that as consent he carefully rubbed Down Duo’s back. The texture and outline he could feel matched a similar one under his own skin; though his knobs weren’t as prominent as on this smaller figure.

He massaged down the others back; up and down in a repetitive motion. Judging by the purring sounds he was electing he had a good idea at how Duo was feeling. He decided now would be a good time to let Duo know exactly what they were; pressing on the knots in the middle of his back, Duo arched his back with a pained keen and the sick sound of tearing skin filled the room as two large black wings ripped through the thin layer of skin.

He let his own large white and black feathered wings rip through his skin, too use to the feeling, and flared them before settling them against his back,” I’m going to get a wash cloth for your wings.” He moved carefully; getting up and moving out of the room.

He gathered a basin of warm slightly scented water, a wash rag, and a towel before heading back to the living room. Duo was still in the same position but his wings were flexing now and than, likely working the kinks out.

Settling next to Duo he began to bathe the large leathery wings; finding to his amazement that they actually had a light fine fur covering them once cleaned and dried. He pets the soft nimble appendages; Duo shifting them cautiously in his grip,” Beautiful.” He gazed at the younger male in appreciation.

Duo turned his head to look at him,” Hardly, I’m an underweight, long-haired, freak from L-2. At least that’s what ‘Fei and Yuy might’ve called me.” Duo carefully sat up, wincing now and than s he got used to the pull on his back,” Man this is strange.” Sephiroth slid closer to Duo, wrapping an arm around his waist,” Ah, but don’t you feel better?”

Sephiroth felt that old sensation of black warmth slide slickly through him as he stared at Duo who was looking up at him cautiously,” Why are you suddenly so touchy-feely seph? You’re starting to act…off.” He tugged Duo closer,” Its nothing.” Duo slipped out of his grip, causing that blackness to seethe,” Yes it is something.”

Duo scooted away from him and Seph flared his wings,” Don’t be ridiculous, come back.” He knew his eyes were glowing a brighter green now but felt a surge of elation that Duo seemed to take it in stride,” I’m not. And I’m not getting closer to you unless you chill some.” He laughed, the blackness making him giddy,” I am perfectly chill Duo. Now come here.” He beckoned again, staring Duo straight in his bright Violet eyes.

Only to bear his teeth as a soft spoken no was tossed in his direction. He lost control and the next few moments blurred as he launched him self across the short distance, refusing to be denied what he believed was his.

When he finally came too, he was tangled with Duo; a sharp knife pressing into his neck and thigh right near two major arteries. He had one hand around the others throat and the other tangled in his silky hair. He carefully let Duo go, the guarded expression on his face a tell tale sign of just how bad he’d fucked up. Without the inky black he felt sick and shaken up.

Once he’d let Duo go, he slid away re-hiding his knives amongst the plush pillows. Duo hisses at him furiously,” What the fuck was that Seph!? Is this what happens from prolonged Jenova exposure?” He pressed his face into his hands and shook his head,” I…am not sure. Please…just.” For once he found the words hard to come; frustrated he snapped his wings in the air.

Calloused hands tugged gently at his and he dropped them into his lap, a blank yet despondent looks on his face. He was pulled to lie with his head in Duo’s lap as those hands tangled themselves in his hair and Duo leaned over him,” Come on Seph. This isn’t you. Even if the stuff you’ve endured as nothing to do with it, I’m sure you’ll be able to handle it next time. If not, well…” a smug and self-confident smile,” I’ll just kick your ass again.”

Sephiroth stared up at him before smiling jut slightly before turning his head into the soothing hands. He would worry about all of this later, for now he’d just relax for a moment.

Tbc…


Okay…I officially suck at scenes like this. The sheer fluff will probably turn most of you off. Sorry…*sighs* Ah well, I do try. On to writing the next bit!