Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ A Hearts Second Chance ❯ Chapter 10 ( Chapter 10 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Sephiroth walked into the waiting room expecting Cloud to be sitting in one of the brown chairs lining the room. When he wasn’t there he walked through door to the exam and treatment rooms.
“Sir. You’re not allowed back….oh.” The nurse said when she saw him. “I’m sorry General. Is there something I can help you with?”
“Soldier Strife.” He said in response.
The woman jumped a little at the gruffness of his voice. “Right this way.” She turned practically running. When they entered one of the exam rooms the doctor was taking and IV out of Cloud’s arm.
The doctor looked up, pushing his glasses higher on his hawk like nose. “Good day General, to what do I owe the honor of your visit?”
Sephiroth crossed his arms over his chest and looked down at the doctor, watching the man turn pale while he started fidgeting. “I am here to pick up Soldier Strife. Why is he not ready?” He asked coldly, keeping the mask of being severely inconvenienced on his face, while he felt real concern over how pale the unconscious blonde was.
“Sorry sir but I was told to use a new batch of Mako and he seemed to have an odd reaction so we had to sedate him. I just gave him the injection to wake him, it should take effect any second.” The doctor stuttered as he backed away.
“Very well. Leave.” Sephiroth barked, watching the man dash from the room. A moan from the bed drew his attention back to the waking man.
“Cloud.” Sephiroth said as he walked up to the bed.
Cloud blinked his eyes trying to focus, he felt like someone had dropped a building on him. Hearing his name he turned to see Sephiroth standing beside his bed, concern in his pale eyes.
“What happened?” Cloud asked. Rubbing his hands down his face, he couldn’t really remember much of what happened. He remembered that the doctors had started the infusion and after about five minutes his stomach started to hurt. The pain had slowly progressed throughout his body, then lights out.
Sephiroth looked away from the young man, spotting the medical chart, he walked over to the clipboard and read it over. Patient complained of stomach pain. Lost consciousness. Followed by a psychotic episode. Patient sedated. Infusion of X-M-D Mako halted. Traditional infusion started and finished. Sephiroth’s brows furrowed. That was the same treatment Hojo had been giving him for months.
“That’s a strange look, is everything alright?” Cloud asked.
“Yes.” He answered as the nurse stumbled into the room looking like a frightened rabbit that had been pushed into a snakes cage.
“Umm..” She looked back at the closed door, blinked a couple times, then like she had found a well of courage she straightened her back and turned to meet Sephiroth. She held out a pack of papers and said firmly, “These are Mr. Strife’s discharge papers. They state that due to his reaction to the initial treatment he needs to be watched for the night and should he experience any unusual behavior he should be taken to the hospital immediately. Please sign these, thank you.”
Sephiroth could see her hand shaking as he took the release forms, signed them and gave the stack back. The nurse bowed slightly then left the room.


Lilly sat on the edge of the deck watching the clouds float by. She had been wondering the ship after shouting at Vincent. She felt guilty about losing her temper with him, he was just trying to make sure she was taking it easy since she was so ill. Leaning forward onto the rail she looked over the edge of the deck. She knew she shouldn’t be sitting here but she really needed the air, and something about being so high off the ground made her feel happy. She smiled when she caught sight of the ground peaking through the clouds.
You really should be resting. Lucrecia whispered in her mind.
“I am resting.” Lilly answered aloud. Why did that woman always interrupt her when she needed time alone to think?
No you’re not. Lucrecia scolded, concern in her disembodied voice.
“Just leave me alone.” Lilly hissed, then added, “Aren’t you supposed to be on my side. After all it was you who wants Mr. Tall, Dark, and brooding to train me.”
But your body is still suffering from your extended time in the Mako.
“Speaking of.” Lilly interrupted her, “How long was I in there?” Lilly asked.
You don’t remember? Lucrecia asked hesitantly.
“No.” Lilly answered. Lucrecia remained silent, “I asked a question.” Lilly barked, letting the woman know she would not let the subject go.
You need your rest. Lucrecia said sternly, then Lilly felt a push against her mind.
“You bitch.” She growled as she passed out.


Vincent had been looking for Lilly after he went to check on her and was informed she hadn’t come to her room. He was fuming inside as he walked through the halls of the airship. This was the second time since he had met her that he felt like ripping things apart, and it didn’t help that the demons within him were whining about her absence.
We’re not whining. Chaos snapped.
Snarling at the demon, Vincent walked out onto the deck since it was the only place he hadn’t been. She was sitting at the edge of the deck with her legs dangling through the rails. His heart nearly stopped with her so close to that kind of fall. Chaos even gasped. Then he heard her whisper “You bitch.” as she fell back onto the deck. Chaos was beating at his head, frantic with worry, demanding he rush over to her side.
“She’s been sitting there whispering to herself for a while.” Cid said from beside the door, startling Vincent. Turning he looked at the Captain.
“I was watching over her because it’s not safe for anyone to be out here while the ships so high up.” Cid answered Vincent’s unspoken question. Crushing his cigarette against the hull he pocketed it and turned to leave. “You should go get her and put her in bed.” He said walking through the door.
Vincent turned and walked over to Lilly. He gently pulled her legs out of the railing and lifted her into his arms. She sighed in her sleep and snuggled into his chest, causing his heart to speed up and Chaos to purr.
Stop that. Vincent told Chaos.
But she smells sooo good. Chaos moaned as Vincent walked into the ship, finding her room he entered and laid her on the bed.
Just a taste. Chaos cooed.
A taste of what? Vincent asked as he pulled the blanket over Lilly. He dropped it, gasping as images of Lilly beneath him moaning while he ran his tongue up her neck flashed into his mind.
Taste. Chaos begged again.
No. She’s just a child. Vincent said grabbing his head, sighing as the images faded away.
A child? Chaos questioned, then snickered as his presence disappeared deep within Vincent.
What’s so funny? Vincent demanded but chaos was already gone. Looking at Lilly he wondered what Chaos could possibly know about her that he didn’t.

Leaving Cloud in the room to get his things together, Sephiroth went in search of the doctor finding the man in his office. The little man was sitting behind his desk running his fingers through what was left of his hair, looking up he froze.
“General.” He said in surprise.
“The report states Psychotic episode, Explain.” Sephiroth said.
The doctor ran his finger along the neck of his shirt like it was choking him, “Well sir, he began to fight us. We have video of the procedure.” He said clicking away on the keyboard. Looking up at the T.V. screen he saw Cloud sitting in the reclined chair as they hooked up a bag to the IV. Sephiroth frowned at the yellow and brown liquid in the bag. The doctor advanced the video until Cloud passed out. The doctors in the room didn’t seem to concerned until he woke. Grabbing the first doctor he roared as he tossed the man across the room. The doctors began rushing in to try to restrain Cloud but were unsuccessful. Then the doctor, who was sitting at the desk before Sephiroth, jammed a needle into Cloud’s thigh while he was distracted with another. Cloud turned backhanding the doctor and yanking the now empty needle from his leg. Then he staggered while everyone backed away. Rubbing his face with his hand he dropped to a knee, then fell to the floor. Sephiroth watched as they put Cloud back on the bed and started a new bag, this time with the traditional blue/green Mako. As the doctor turned the T.V. off the nurse walked into the room informing him that Cloud was ready to leave. Sephiroth turned and left the office without another word.