Legacy of a Star Child

Chapter 3: A Trip Down Memory Lane

-Rufus Shinra climbed out of the elegant company branded limousine as Tseng opened the door for him, looking out at the hundreds of marked graves that resided across the gated field. This cemetery had been dedicated specifically for those whom worked for Shinra, as well as there relatives. It generally was a part of there benefits package, knowing that if anything were to happen to them, funeral and plot expenses were paid in full and they would leave no debt to there families. Elena had been curled up in the seat beside him, and was still sulking as she dragged herself out of the vehicle. She quietly closed the door behind her before looking up to see the rest of there people coming out the other side. Tseng was the first to speak.-

Its probably best to investigate her grave site first. It will give us a better perspective if its safe to visit the rest.

-Rufus nodded at his Directors words before beginning along through the grass without another word, he occasionally peered over at Elena whom refused to look at anyone, the woman carried a bottle of water with her to stave off the dehydration and shakes caused by crying and stress. Reno and Rude moved to walk at her other side, Rude putting an arm around both her and the red head, he was going to have to be the rock here for them, and he was ok with that. He gently tousled Elenas hair, trying to soothe the younger woman as they made there decent deeper into the resting place of many dead Shinra employees, and maybe perhaps even a few company secrets. The first thing they noticed the moment they arrived at the large crypt for Elenas sister, was that dozens upon dozens of large pink roses had begun sprouting around the sides of it. Several long ivy's had also taken up residence across the sides of the concrete. Tseng quickly put his arm out, halting his people.-

Those were not here yesterday, I know, I was here.

-The Director had been patrolling the graveyard himself the day before, and had been the one to inform Elena that her siblings tomb had even been disturbed. To now see the large bushels of Roses and climbing Ivy all over the place signified something had happened here. Elena herself was star struck by the plant growth, she certainly did not expect such a thing either, and she was not sure whether to be grateful, or disappointed in herself. In her grief and self loathing, she had been so selfish in not coming with even a bouquet to lay at the grave.-

They are beautiful... director. Are you sure that... its not a sign?

-Asked the younger woman quietly... maybe, maybe this was her sisters way of letting her know, that she forgave her. She tried not to tear up again, sipping on her water. Rude gently let go of both of his co-workers, stepping up over to where Tseng was.-

Director, ill assist you in looking inside.

-Tseng nodded, looking back at Rufus for a moment.-

I expect you'll stay with them? I'd much prefer you not rushing in after us if you hear something and then getting injured. It will cost me my job you know.

-Rufus tried not to crack a smile at that. Tseng seemed to be pushing his luck today.-

Now, isn't that my decision to make Director?

-Tseng shook his head some with a small sigh, also trying not to smile. HIs history with Rufus seemed to let him get away with little wise cracks like that, but in the best of ways. Seconds later the Asian man descended upon the crypt with Rude in tow. The moment they entered, the pair could tell, something was wrong. Rude bit his lip at the scene before him. The grave itself had been opened, debris and dust settling in mass at the foot of the casket where it had been opened.-

Grave robbers? There wasn't anything of value in there... was there Director?

-The man was not aware of what secrets his superior officer might have just asked the girl to take with her to the grave. Tseng shook his head before murmuring.-