Final Fantasy Tranquil Beauty (Sephiroth X Reader)

Tranquil Beauty Chapter 6

    Reaching Nachahmen was not too difficult. We had no troubles with the journey making it seem as if there was something ominous looming our way. Finally after our arduous journey we have reached the known location that the monster was residing in. As we slowly approach the entrance of the caves mouth the colossal beast swoops in; a Red Dragon.

    As the dragons figure disappears into the darkness of the cave the SOLDIERs stand bewildered by the massive monster they have come to face. I stand back slightly apprehensive towards the situation. No one mentioned we were going against such a god like monstrosity.

    Without another moment to waste Sephiroth, Angeal, and Genesis lead as Zack and Cloud follow closely behind. Aerith turns to me her expression dauntless. "Stay close to me and make sure you stay in the shadows while you support the team!" she turns and bolts towards the battle that has commenced.

    I stood there frozen as I watch the Elites disappear into the darkness. One of my first missions as a 2nd Class and there was a high probability that I will not survive. But I came here because the team needs me, they need someone that will be there to defend them regardless of any situation. As if I awakened a dormant power within me I make my way to the squad.

    Making my way into the mouth of the cave Zack is propelled into the air exiting the cave. As he flies past you could hear his grunts of pain and Aerith's shrieking voice echo through the cave "ZACK! NO!"

    Aerith blocked by the dragon could only watch Zack be thrown out. As I make eye contact with Aerith I reassure her that I will take care of him. Proceeding back out of the cave I spot Zack on the ground forcing himself back onto his feet.

    "Zack! Wait! Not yet!" I quickly try to force him back down firmly holding onto his shoulder.

    "NO! They need me!" he barks at me brushing my hand away while using his Buster Sword to help him up.

    There was no point in trying to stop him as I help him back up I hastily conjure up a Cure to the wounds on his chest then cast a Protect spell on him. Making our way back into the inner chamber the fight continues on.

    The Generals assault on the Dragon was incredible. Though the strength of the team was tremendous the Red Dragon was a formidable foe. Aerith hidden between the cracks of the earth within the cave constantly projecting Protects, Cure, and Barriers for our comrades.

    As the fight continues a boulder from the roof of the cave is dislodge from above and falls to the ground closer to the battle. Seeing that this was a great opportunity to get closer I sprint towards it.

    The sound of metal hitting the tenacious scales of the dragon echoed through the cave. As I peak my head above the boulder to assess the situation I could see that the fight is starting to drain the Elites.

    Sephiroth soars above the Dragon with Masamune held above his head he is blocked by it's massive wing and is thrown into the air. Before falling Sephiroth catches himself stabbing the ground with Masamune to stop himself from skidding all the way to the walls of the cave; his knee and hands on the floor assisting him.

    With only a few feet between us, our eyes meet, and he gives me a confident smile with that alone raised my spirit. Without another moment of hesitation I grab some Materia that I had for reserve and cast a Protect and Cure on Sephiroth. With this, his demeanor changes he is somewhat brought back up with his spirits rising. In a blink of an eye he is off once more to slay the Dragon. As the Dragons bottom legs are being hacked away by Angeal and Zack the Dragon uses it ferocious claws to pierce through Cloud, flinging him into the air then crashing him down to the floor unconscious.

    No... As worry rises within me my adrenaline takes over and without any thought I rush to Clouds side. In my mind all I could think of was to be beside him, to protect him even if it meant I had to sacrifice my own life for his. As I kneel over his unconscious body I feel the Dragons shrieking outcry of pain and animosity crawl up my spine.  Time, for a moment, felt like it stopped as I turn my head I am faced with its vicious claws ready to take my life. Just as the claw is about to shred me into pieces I summon the strongest Deflect spell that I had. For both my sake and Clouds this was a spell that had to succeed.

    The Deflect spell was strong enough to deter the claw away for a moment. As the Dragon prepares for another attack Sephiroth appears in front of me his eyes flash worriment. He wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me in closer to him, and preps himself for a leap away from the danger. In sync with him was General Angeal. He grabs Cloud and throws him over his shoulder as both part ways away from the Dragons attack.

    As we take off the ground I now have both my arms wrapped around Sephiroth's neck as he takes us soaring across the cave. Taking a moment to glance at him, his face intensifies with each second passing. His finely shaped brows furrowed as his expression alternates between fearsome rage and displeasure.

    "Get on my back and prepare yourself." With one swift movement he throws me over him, wrapping my legs around his body as he descends down directly above the dragons head. "Engulf the Masamune with the strongest Elemental spell you have!" Doing as I am ordered I grab his arm and surge his Masamune with electricity. Aerith looks up and realizes the plan which she then mirrors on Zack. Within moments Zack's Buster Sword is engulfed in Thunder as he darts towards the Dragon swords end first. In harmony the Elites give out an unyielding war cry with their weapons locked onto the Dragon.

    With everyone's out pouring strength plunged into the Dragon it gives shrieks of pain as it is jabbed and stabbed from different directions. The might of the Generals  concentrated into the Dragon was a successful feat but the blow from Sephiroth is more forceful than anticipated. It knocks me off of him and sends me flying into the air.

    As I prepare myself to fall I am caught by surprise as Genesis leaps into the air towards me with arms wide open. He catches my fall with my head nestled in his chest and my legs hung over his other arm. He falls to his knees and gently drops me to the ground. His hands still sheltering me feeling as if he were to let go I would fall apart. I look up into his mako eyes as my own glisten over and he gives a sigh of relief.

    Turning our attention back to the Dragon as it cries out. The colossal being topples over and its eyes rolling back finally giving its last puff of breathe. Sephiroth pulls his Masamune out of the Dragons head and surveys the area. With our eyes meeting he takes a few strides our way and towers over both Genesis and I. Genesis still on his knees and still holding me stands himself up, as if missing a whole conversation between the two, they stand battling each other with their gaze. The complexity of the situation now has me feeling awkward and confused; it also did not help that I was still being cradled by Genesis. He gives a sly smirk and chuckle which forced Sephiroth to further furrow his brows.

    Sephiroth grabs my arms and snatches me off of Genesis forcing me to stumble onto my feet. "See to everyone." He snarls at Genesis as he makes his way out of the cave with me in tow.

    "Wa...wait...Gen...General..." He was not listening to me, my words were going into one ear out the other. Dragging me with such a tight grip on my wrist at any moment it felt like it would either be crushed or just fall off altogether. Looking back the caves mouth was slowly disappearing. "GENERAL!" snapping back from the trance that he was in he turns to me his mako eyes piercing my (eye color) eyes. "I have to help them...we can't just leave..." as if stuttering was what I was born to do I do my best to hold my ground.

    He stands towering over me imposing into my space. Honestly, his presence is enough to command attention and impose in anyone's personal space. He didn't have to do much; his gaze slowly burns a hole into my soul and I reluctantly start to wonder why I was dragged out with such force. He takes one step closer as if we were not close enough, grabs my face and slowly brings it up to meet his eyes. Gazing into him made me feel like I was falling into a hypnotic reverie. His beryl eyes incandescent against the desert sun. Am I afraid? Or is it...something else. He nonchalantly brings his face towards mines my gaze going from his eyes to his lips. He snaps me back to reality. As he utters one word; almost a whisper. Mine.