Final Fantasy Tranquil Beauty (Sephiroth X Reader)

Tranquil Beauty Chapter 4

As we check into the Inn I made sure to pack light so that my bag wasn't too heavy. Looking around I could see that the inn was a bit older, made of wood, cabin style feeling and any time anyone took the stairs you could hear the creaking sounds each step made.
Aerith and I shared rooms my bed was closer to the window and Aerith's closer to the door. The room was quaint very homey which was nice since it made it feel like we were truly away from Midgar. As Aerith unpacks I told her I wanted to roam around the garden. Though we were in the desert the inn had a very beautiful garden oasis; there was no way I was going to miss exploring it.
As I near the edge of the garden I notice that someone beat me to the view. For a moment I was paralyzed by the tranquil beauty that I just took in. The moon looked larger than usual and the stars danced around beckoning anyone who was anyone to dance with them. As the sweet smell of Sophora trees envelope the air the gentle breeze softly caressed my face. The being standing in front of me none other than Shinra's finest, General Sephiroth.
He turns around seeing as I probably interrupted his own quiet moment. His silver locks dancing around as the gentle breeze flutters through them. He takes a step than another, closer and closer to me; I was helpless. What was it about him that took everything from me? Why did he have this power over me? Is this what being Elite is? No. It's something else. I just... I just couldn't figure it out.
Before I knew it he was standing before me; he stood tall towering over me my face only able to look straight to his chest. He hunched over his face now looking straight towards mines. His breath, I felt, sent shivers down my spine.
"Don't get in my way." His voice sends a tremble down my body; his eyes piercing my every being. He stands straight again just towering over me.
I burrowed my head down I couldn't find the strength to talk back or say anything at all. Why did he hate me? Because of my rank? Because I haven't proven myself? He takes a step back and walks away towards the Inn. His footsteps drawing farther and farther away until I knew he was gone.
I walk straight to the edge and I just stared into the distance. The stars dance away unbeknown what just occurred. "I can do this. I can do this. I can...do this?" as doubt sank in I knew what it was. Why Sephiroth had an immense power over me. I was genuinely afraid of him. Though his being was one that was beautiful what he has done and what he is capable of terrified me.
A few years back there was a battle that ensued. Shinra against the world, the world against Jenova experiments, Jenova experiments against those who fought for the greater good. Aerith was in the middle of all of this. With her abilities and power she was able to command the Life Stream to purify the darkness that settled within the Generals. Besides being the last Ancient many look up to Aerith as a goddess, mentor and healer. She saw the good in people and brought it out. Everyone found out about Jenova and the experiments that took place. How Sephiroth, Genesis, and Angeal were created and enhanced. But with Shinra under new management and the General's degredation healed they all work together to ensure that the world is a safer place now. With that said I still knew what Sephiroth did, the many that blocked his path which he struck down with one swift flourish of his sword. He was cold hearted and it scared me.
That night I tossed and turned. The nightmare that I had put me in the middle of the great battle. But without powers like Aerith all I could do was watch everyone I loved and cared for perish in the fire that the Generals invoked upon the world.
"(Your name). Wake up, time to get ready." Aerith says as she climbs out of bed. Her beautiful curly brown hair falling to her back as she gets up to open the curtains.
*Sigh* Today was a new day. There was no point in sulking about last night. I'll do my best to stay away from Sephiroth but I couldn't let that deter me from my mission. I grab my clothes, khaki shorts, black shirt, cardigan, and my brown combat boots and started to head to the washroom.
I look into the mirror and pulled my long (hair color) hair into a ponytail. Gave myself one last "Let's do this!" and headed downstairs.
The mayor of the town was also here talking with the Elites. He states that the monster has been plaguing the town and the surrounding villages. Whatever this monster is, it's a menace; it has killed many and needs to be stopped.
After an hour or so on foot I felt a gust of wind kick up some sand. At first they were gentle gusts nothing too alarming. Then out of nowhere a long and steady burst of sand is thrown into our direction. Only a few seconds apart then suddenly we were consumed in sand. "SAND STORM!" Zack shouted from a distance.
Feeling as if the winds would sweep me off my feet I fall onto my knees. I sheltered my face with my hands as the wind starts to knock me around. Trying to calm down and recollect my thoughts as I felt that I was nearing my own demise.
Blinded by the sand I felt a hand come around my waist then before another second could pass I was in someone's arms being protected. The sand that was hitting my bare skin reduced and the pain was starting to go away. My face was buried in someone chest and all I can do was reciprocate their gesture. I wrapped my arms around their body and held on for dear life. He had me wrapped in his arms covered and hidden by his coat. With my face concealed and buried in his chest it was hard for me to see who it was. Just then I get a glimpse. Silver hair flying any which way the wind was blowing.
I was confused, for a second I thought that it could be Sephiroth but there was no way that he would come to my rescue. He would find pleasure in seeing me being swept away in this storm. As quick as the glimpse that I had, my protector peaks his head into his coat.
Sephiroth?! His face only centimeters away from mine. As another burst of wind and sand hits us he presses his body closer to mine now were cheek to cheek we were both so close, his face intimately buried in the nape of my neck. I felt his breath huff on my neck, faster and faster as his hold on me gets tighter and tighter.
I turn my head to try and face him to see if there was a way I can assess the situation. As I turn he brings his head up our noses touching, our lips only a breath away. His eyes meet mine and I felt his hand crawl up my back then grabbing the back of my head he shoves it back down into his chest.
At the time my head was spinning. Sephiroth, the sand storm, afraid, confused, all these emotions swelling up inside me. I didn't know where to put my thoughts then out of nowhere I heard the most painful screeches in my life. Though it lasted a few seconds it felt like my ears would burst. I held onto Sephiroth tighter afraid of the unknown screech that I just heard. The winds were picking up and the storm was getting worse.
Sephiroth peaks his head back into his jacket where he sees that I'm now crying. Not knowing that my emotions have reached its breaking point. He gazes into my eyes the expression on his face was of worry. He presses his forehead against mines at that moment it felt like time stood still; then as another screech is heard he says "I'll find you."
As the screech draws closer Sephiroth takes me by my waist and throws me into the air away from him. I knew it. I knew he hated he was just waiting for an opportunity to dispose of me. As my body is taken by the wind I turn my head to see Sephiroth's silhouette confront the gargantuan monster that was the reasoning for the storm and the painful screeches.
A sand worm, a big one at that, and Sephiroth was facing it on his own. He...was protecting me? But I had my own problems, with my own weight and height, I was being thrown around as if I was nothing but a leaf in the wind. After a few minutes of being flung around I finally hit ground. I winced in pain and then as if someone just flicked a switch I blacked out.