ext_292411 ([identity profile] herobydefault.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2009-04-26 09:12 pm

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Who: [Bad username or site: herobydefault title= @ livejournal.com] and [Bad username or site: wingenvy title= @ livejournal.com]
What: Lots of tl;dr on Cloud's part, probably.
When: Right now. :|
Where: In the tunnels
Summary: Cloud's been waiting for Zack to get back.
Rating: PG?




He'd been down there for a day and a half, now. The first night had been horrible; Cloud had stayed away from the labs, but lack of sleep had brought out the worst of his imagination and soon he'd begun to peek into each one to make sure Zack wasn't being tormented inside of them. Thirty or so rooms afterward, Cloud convinced himself that it was pointless and returned to the barrier, slumping against the wall with his journal open beside him and wondering if he could sleep sitting up.

Turned out that he could.

The sleep was good; he needed to be as strong as possible for when Zack showed up, no matter what condition he could be in. So he'd tried to sleep again, though the second attempt wasn't as successful as the first. He ate a few cookies Tifa had given him, and he couldn't help but grin then. A backpack, staying in a scary place with a box of cookies to keep him company. What a kid. The weight of what was happening as he waited wasn't lost on him, but the smile made him feel a little better, at least.

Zack would be back soon. He'd be all right, and they would go home, Cloud would sleep and eat and everything would be okay.

Everything would be fine.

wingenvy: (.....)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
It was after sunset that Zack finally showed up at the barrier; one of the robots John had reprogrammed brought him from the lab to the end of the tunnel, dumping him haphazardly through it and wandering off to get back to work. The days had been hard, but he was unhurt, yet seemingly unconscious.
wingenvy: (blossom on the tree)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
Someone was calling him. The voice was familiar - the face was coming to mind, but it was too much of a fog to really recognize it at first. Zack stirred after a while, half-mumbling something even he didn't understand, and opened his eyes a fraction. Wherever he was, it was dark, and a little too cold for his liking. And since he couldn't see anything, and the rest of his senses felt too muddled for him to really understand what was going on, he did the first thing that came to mind.

"...Cloud...?"
wingenvy: (I'm a little emo today)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
Zack shuddered, this time in relief, and shakily lifted his hand to grip Cloud's wrist. He grasp on the material of his glove was weak at best, but it was something, at least. "What happened?" he managed, grimacing a little. He still couldn't sense anything properly... like all the strength had been drained out of him.
wingenvy: (fish in the sea)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Three days?" Zack blinked, eyes widening a little, and tried to sit up, with little success. "I don't remember any of it... not even getting kidnapped. Is that why I feel so tired? He said he'd fix my mako, but I feel even weaker than before."

He was missing something, he just knew it. So what was it...?
wingenvy: (headscratch uhhhhh crap)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Zack pursed his lips, glancing around to the best of his ability, then grimaced and shook his head a little. "I can't see anything down here. Can you help me back up? I think I'm okay, I'm just... tired. Maybe if I get a decent rest I'll feel better."
wingenvy: (and don't you know)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Zack wavered on his feet for a moment before steadying himself, taking advantage of Cloud's support. He didn't feel much better on his feet, but he hadn't expected to, either, so he doesn't complain. "Not really, but I'll manage. Are you okay? You smell like you could use a bath."

He couldn't really help but tease. Cloud probably needed it.
wingenvy: (smile like the sun)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
"It's alright, I probably smell worse." Zack somehow managed a grin at that one, trying to give Cloud a playful little nudge. It was so good to be back, even if he hadn't even known he'd been gone. Cloud must've been worried sick.
wingenvy: (river runnin' free)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
Zack frowned at Cloud's reaction, leaning back till he hit the barrier and forcing his arms up to grip Cloud's shoulders, giving them what he hoped was a reassuring rub. "Hey... hey, Spike, come on. I'm okay, I promise. Nothing missing or broken, not dying or anything like that. I just need a nap."
wingenvy: (i support you)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Zack winced at the sound, hoping it was imperceptible, and opted to just hold his friend. He couldn't do much for the lost time or the days Cloud had spent worrying about him; all he could really do was hope that his presence was enough to help with the healing. The last thing Cloud needed was more stress, especially like this.
wingenvy: (and don't you know)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
"It's alright." Zack tried not to lean on Cloud too much, not wanting to wear him down much more than he already was. He deserved a break already. "I'm ready to sleep in a real bed and eat real food. Think I can bribe Aerith to cook me dinner somehow?"
wingenvy: (mr blue you did it right)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
Zack considered the ladder for a moment before giving Cloud's arm a little pat. "If you climb up first and I hold on, can you pull the ladder up? You'll be stronger there, and I should be okay to just stand on the rungs here."
wingenvy: (zacky knows best)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Naw, don't worry about it. I'll be careful." Zack grinned and tugged his arm out from around Cloud's shoulders, grabbing the ladder instead and holding on to keep himself upright. He was pretty shaky, but he stayed on his feet. "See? I'm fine."
wingenvy: (scent of the pine)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"...Maybe," Zack replied, though he looked a little doubtful. Still, it was an option as well, so he gave a quick nod and waited for Cloud to reach high enough so he could get into a good position to be pulled up. He was starting to feel tired again, but he knew he'd feel better at the top.
wingenvy: (meet me in the crowd)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm fine, Spike, no worries." Zack held fast to the ladder and looked up as Cloud started pulling; the sight of mako eyes in the dark was oddly reassuring, and he smiled, nodding to reassure Cloud (and glad to know he could finally see properly to appreciate it). As they drew closer to the surface, he felt an odd combination of strength and weariness... as if a great boost of strength was growing within him and draining away at the same time. It was definitely one of the most bizarre feelings he'd ever experienced, and he hoped it would go away once he got up there.
wingenvy: (..... :|)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2009-04-27 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Zack smiled, at first; as soon as he reached the surface he could feel the mako coming back, he could feel the glow and the light returning to his eyes. Strength filled his limbs and he finally felt like himself again. John had actually done it - he'd given him back his mako. For a moment, as he lifted his head to grin at Cloud with the mako-blue in his eyes, he felt nothing but bliss.

And then there was a second rush, far more intense than before. Never before had he felt such a maddening inflow of strength - it sent him reeling, stole the smile from his lips and the strength from his limbs. "Cloud- something's-"

But that was all he managed to say before he fell forward.