In another Life, in another Place - 2

2038-01-19T03:14:07Z

Disclaimer: I do not own all FF characters which I use in my fic, Square does. Thx

Update May 2009 :
Since FF.net doesn’t allow us to strike-through fonts, I guess I shall just post these little notes on top. Guessing game on the “maiden’s” identity is no longer on, especially since I already stated it on the sorry description ;) Sorry guys ummm girls =D

~~A/N: Man… it seems no one has managed to guess the mysterious person right? Ok… another chance. More clues in this chapter. C’mon guys. Guess! A cookie for the person who guesses right, ok?~~

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2. The Darkness Reveals…

Sephiroth stared at the maiden laying helplessly unconscious before him, not quite believing his eyes. For once he truly understood his men, and why they were arguing. For you see, this was no ordinary 'heap.' Sephiroth may not be the most educated of men, but he knew how to appreciate true beauty when he saw one. And LO BEHOLD! The creature lying in front of him appeared to be a female, and a most beautiful one at that!

From what he could make out by the scarce light, she had delicate porcelain skin and exquisite features. Beautiful sensual lips, neither too thick nor too thin. Her eyes were shut tight and her brows furrowed, as if she were deep in thought, and Sephiroth found himself wondering about the color of her eyes. Would they be blue like Zack's or aqua like his? Or brown, or black?

Next he looked down the frail form. He observed her clothes were badly torn, and she had cuts and bruises everywhere. Disregarding her dishabille, everything else about her reminded him of a perfect work of Art. Just like one of those perfect statuettes lining Shinra’s ever-growing private collection.

"Appears as if she just survived a major battle." He mused, as he spied the graceful curve of her hips (and butt though he wouldn’t admit it) peeking out from what appeared to be a... THONG? He frowned, not quite understanding the girl's fashion sense though he could finally understand why Zack of all people would be so eager to carry her. “To grope, obviously.” There was no doubt about what was in the infamous self-proclaimed ladies' man mind... except this time Sephiroth would interfere, no doubt about it.

The men mistook his silence as time to explain their actions. They fumbled with their words, each trying to defend their earlier behavior. Each knew Sephiroth was a harsh disciplinarian, and had no wish to face his "code of discipline" as he put it.

Man #1 - "Sorry Sir, I just thought to help. He didn’t seem like he would be able to carry her."

Zack stared. "Excuse me, but I happen to be 1st class Soldier which is what you wimps can only dream of. Of course I can carry her!"

Man #2 apparently realising the futility of that argument, decided to invent another hopefully more convincing explanation. "Sir, I was afraid he wouldn’t be gentle with her. You know... Zack has always been rough when it comes to carrying things."

"What would you know about gentleness being a prick yourself?" And so, the quarrel started all over again...

Sephiroth smiled silently. It was entertaining to see his men arguing over something as paltry as this unconscious slip of a girl. He wondered what they would do when he announced his decision. He cleared his throat.

"I have come to a decision."

Instant silence.

"To avoid aggravating any of you, or being accused of showing favorism again..." When he said the favorism part, he made sure to look at Zack. "I have decided I will carry her myself."

Everyone was speechless. They looked shocked, but that quickly changed to one of great disappointment. The expression on their faces was indeed priceless. Zack looked as if he would protest, but thought the better of it. As Sephiroth expected, there was no objection from any of them. Each knew their position, and that they were not to argue with him especially when he chose to exercise his authority.

"Ah, being a General does quite have its perks." He thought cynically as he scooped the frail looking girl into his arms. She was surprisingly quite heavy and as he just realised, much taller than she appeared to be, that Sephiroth began to believe Zack may not have been able to carry her afterall...

Meanwhile, Zack was having his own thoughts.

“For once these stupid errands showed up something pleasing. Heck, I wouldn’t mind doing these more often if only all findings were like this…” he told himself as he stared at the lovely maiden now safely ensconced in his superior’s arms, albeit regrettably.
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Author's Note:
Ok I was told chap 1 was too short so here ya go. Chap 2 to make up for it and with more clues. Can anyone guess who Sephiroth & gang just found?

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In another Life, in another Place - 2