ext_292519 ([identity profile] cherub-gardios.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2008-02-27 08:13 pm

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Who: Guy, Zack and Luke
What: Guy's terrified in the mountains and Zack's bounding off to be a hero again.
When: During the genderbender outfit
Where: Base of the mountains
Summary: Guy became a girl. Guy has gynophobia. She is v. v. scared now.
Rating: PG right now




Guy reached up to rub her arms nervously before dropping her hands as if burned when they brushed the edge of her breasts. Instead clenching her fists on her knees, shaking, she tries to push all thoughts of her sister out of her mind. She was not a woman, this was all a dream, this was not happening.

Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary Mary-!!!

Guy bent over, her forehead on her knees, her fingers digging in her hair as she muffled a sob. "Please...someone help...!"

wingenvy: (i want those wings)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Zack hurried through the brush, searching vainly for the cave Guy had described. He wasn't sure just why Guy was so terrified, but he was determined to find out, and hopefully solve the problem. He couldn't reverse the Malnosso's effect, but a bit of comfort could go a long way, and Guy had asked him to try.

Finally he spotted a cave, and rushed towards it, peering inside. "Guy?" he called, concerned and cautious. Just how bad was it...?
wingenvy: (running down the avenue)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Guy!" Zack exclaimed, and was all too soon cut off as a small body abruptly pressed up against him, clinging and shaking like a leaf. He blinked once, then lifted his arms to hold the figure, astonished to see familiar, spikey blond locks while at the same time feeling breasts pressing up against him. So it was true - people were really changing gender out of the blue. "Geez... you're spooked, aren't you..."

He tried to ignore the feeling of Guy's newly-female body against his own. Guy made a drop-dead woman. "It's okay, Guy," he murmured. "You'll be alright."

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
As soon as Guy had said it was okay for him to come, Luke stuffed his journal into his coat pocket and ran from Haseo's house. He turned towards the mountains and bolted, going as fast as his legs could carry him. Guy had sounded so scared; it bothered Luke in a way he couldn't even describe. Even if Zack was going to be there, he didn't care. He was going to be the one to take care of Guy this time. He was going to make sure of that.

When he got to the mountains, he began to search, looking for where Guy was staying. Without instructions, he had to go back to his journal to see if he could find some directions. There. Finally he found the right cave, and stepped inside. He heard voices from inside and ventured in further, using the rocky wall as a guide. Before proceeding, he called out.

"Guy? Are you in here?"

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
Even at that higher pitch, Luke could recognize Guy's voice. He jogged further inside the cave and saw her, standing just a little away from who he assumed was Zack. He had never actually met the other boy before. Shifting slightly, Luke walked up to Guy and put his hand lightly on her shoulder. He could feel her body shaking underneath his hand.

"I'm right here. Everything is going to be okay," he said softly.
wingenvy: (running down the avenue)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Zack pursed his lips, taking a step back and watching them. He didn't want to get involved; he'd been part of the problem that had torn the two apart, even if Guy said it would have been inevitable. He felt responsible, and he seriously doubted that Luke would want him talking to either of them.

If Guy needed him, he'd be there in a second. But for the moment, he resigned himself to watch and let Luke handle things. They'd been friends for much longer, after all.

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
"You don't have to thank me," he answered, shaking his head and giving her shoulder a slight squeeze. Without much thought, he pulled her a little closer, trying to keep her from shaking so hard. He put his arms around her, leaning his temple very lightly against hers.

"What?" Luke asked softly. This was his chance to be the strong one.

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
Luke felt her hand on his chest and moved back at the push. He pursed his lips at her words, and dropped his arms from around her, "If you think I'm leaving, you're wrong." One of his hands went to his hips and the other jerked a thumb at Zack. "I'm not going anywhere if he gets to stay." Whether Luke had forgiven her or not, despite everything that had happened, there was no way in hell he was going to leave Guy alone when she was this upset.

And even less of a chance that he was going to leave her alone with Zack. Trust wasn't rebuilt so easily with Luke. He didn't care if Guy didn't want him there. Screw not seeing her like this, he was staying. He could see through that smile easily.
wingenvy: (it's a beautiful new day)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, great. Zack couldn't tell if it was jealousy or concern, but it was clear that Guy was going to have Luke's company whether he - she - wanted it or not. Which left him to either play peacemaker or start a fight.

"I don't want to cause you two more problems," he spoke up, hands lifting in a placating motion. "If it's that important to you, I'll go. I'd hate to cause a fight, really."

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Green eyes darted to where Zack was standing, "Who said anything about a fight? I'm not starting anything while I'm here. I'm only here to make sure Guy's okay." His hands were still on his hips, meaning Luke was still in his own stubborn mode.

Whatever, if Guy really didn't want him to stay, he'd leave. But not just yet.

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
If Luke could have heard the thoughts going through Guy's head he probably would have had to suppress the urge to shake her as hard as he could. How could one person contradict themselves so much? With an exasperated and almost hurt sigh, Luke raked fingers through his red hair. She really didn't want him here; she preferred Zack.

"Fine. I'm going. We'll talk later." He waved a hand at her and turned for the entrance of the cave.
wingenvy: (i want those wings)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Shit.

"Guy, is there someone else who can help you?" Zack asked warily, watching Luke's retreating back. "I don't think this is right..."

He knew Guy wasn't choosing him out of favouritism. Guy had always been strong - seeing her so meek and frightened was alarming, and it was easy to tell that Guy was uncomfortable now that Luke was here. She shouldn't be alone, of course, but...

Maybe I jumped the gun here. I should've figured Luke would want to help.

[identity profile] wingedreplica.livejournal.com 2008-02-28 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
Luke's coat swished as he headed out. "Sure. What are friends for?" He had to keep himself from stressing the word "friend", or replacing it with something else. Not the time or the place. He flicked his hand in a goodbye wave and was gone.
wingenvy: (running down the avenue)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
Zack withheld a sigh and stepped forward, crouching in front of Guy, but not touching her. "Guy, you're just stressed. Come on, you shouldn't be staying in this cave. You'll get sick or something. Let me take you back to the village, and we'll find you an apartment." And someone else to look after you, he thought, but didn't say aloud. Guy didn't need any more issues thrown at her.
wingenvy: (mr blue you did it right)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
Zack hesitated, then gently reached out to brush back her hair. He wasn't intending to make the touch seductive or anything but comforting - Guy needed that now, and only that. He intended to make sure that Guy wasn't forced into any more uncomfortable positions. "Alright... we'll stay here. But why are you so spooked by this, Guy? You've never been like this before."
wingenvy: (you know how I feel)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. Oh.

Shit. He was treading on unfamiliar territory here.

"Dammit..." Zack grit his teeth, hand tightening lightly on her shoulder. "I'm so sorry, Guy... no wonder you're freaked by all of this." Damned Malnosso... they shouldn't have done this to Guy! It was beyond cruel. "There must be something I can do for you..."

But what could he do? It wasn't like he could reverse the Malnosso's effects, much as he wanted to. I hate this...!
wingenvy: (It's a new dawn)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
"Childhood fears aren't that easy to get rid of," Zack muttered, shifting to sit beside her instead of crouching. "I can't say I really understand what you've been through, but I know how paralyzing fear can be. However long this lasts, I want you to know that I'll do everything I can to help you... even protect you, if that's what you need." He smiled confidently. "But I bet you can handle anything that comes at you, even with how you are now. You're one of the strongest people I've ever met, Guy."

... That was such a weird name for a girl as sexy as this.
wingenvy: (/plugs in speakers OK LETS GO)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-02-28 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
Zack pursed his lips, lifting an arm to wrap around her shoulders comfortingly. If Guy wouldn't let him protect her - that was predictable, really, so he didn't let himself feel disappointed - then he'd do his best to take care of her any way he could.

"I think you both need some time to sort out your thoughts," he responded, hand lifting to scratch his nose uneasily. He was better at cheering people up than dealing with problems, to be honest. "You guys are close friends, right? So it's only natural that you'd rush to help each other. But it's not a good idea right now. Not when the wound's still so fresh. That's why you left, isn't it?"
wingenvy: (it's a beautiful new day)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-03-01 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
Zack blinked. Huh. That was new. He'd been talking about Luke - why the sudden change to things between them? Not that he was about to complain, since he kind of liked where things were going, but still.

He scratched the back of his head and glanced down, attempting to meet Guy's eyes. They really were the prettiest colour. "I liked it too. A lot, actually. And I wouldn't mind trying things out - you're a really great person, Guy, and I'd like to know you better, if you're cool with that. I just don't want to screw around with the relationship you and Luke have. Friendship's the most important thing, and you guys are lifelong buddies, right? You gotta focus on what you want with Luke before you think about what you want with me."

Hopefully that came out alright.
wingenvy: (mr blue you did it right)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-03-01 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Zack smiled at that. This, he could handle. He gave her hair a gentle ruffle, the touch both affectionate and playful. "Of course not! We're friends, right?"

He had a love/hate relationship with those words - god did he ever miss Spike - but Guy deserved to hear them. He wasn't about to abandon his friendship, especially not when it was so young. Even Sephiroth hadn't lost his trust completely, after all he'd done. More than that, it seemed like Guy needed him for more than just a simple romance. Maybe it was something like he himself had - his friendship with Sephiroth was different than his friendship with Cloud. Luke wasn't weak by any means, but... maybe Guy still needed someone stronger.
wingenvy: (i want those wings)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-03-01 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Zack smiled, resting against the wall of the cave and holding Guy close. She was starting to settle, it seemed. That was a relief.

"Guy, will you be alright?" he murmured, resting his head lightly on hers. He hoped he wasn't overstepping his boundaries. Personal space wasn't usually an issue with him.
wingenvy: (gentle smile)

[personal profile] wingenvy 2008-03-01 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
"It's nothing, Guy," Zack shook his head, brows furrowing. "I know you hate this - the change, being scared, all of it - so I want to do what I can to help. I know it's not much, but it's something, right?"

He wondered if there was some way for him to keep Guy distracted, but aside from talking, nothing appropriate came to mind. So he did his best to keep the conversation going.