Chapter 2 - revalation

Revalation



Reno and Rude entered Tseng office! A reasonable sized room, with a desk centred at the end of the room and a huge window behind it. There were also some pictures of Wutai.
-Hey there! Look whos awake!
-Shut up, Elena! Reno snapped as he walked past her. He and Rude stopped in the centre of the room then the blond Turk advanced.
-God!! Are we in a bad mood today!
-Its not the way Id put it! stated Tseng as he walked out of the shadow.
The Red Head lowered his eyes to the floor, ashamed of what he did earlier in the day.
-Well talk about that later! Theres more important thing to attend to! Was the leaders answer to Renos unspoken apology.
Tseng went to the window. There was a pause for what, 5 minutes when he finally spoke again.
Tow of our men were killed today during their guard shift!...
-I thought the Jenova problem was sorted?! Elena stated, cutting Tseng in what he was saying.
-It is! Rude answered.
Big yap! And why do you always think its got something to do with Jenova? Reno thought to him self. Tseng glared at the blond Turk who was pretending she didnt say anything and went back to what he was saying.
-An unidentified creature and many deaths have been reported in this area. Each body, including the two guards had more less the same injuries: Claw marks and puncher wounds around their throat. Reno glanced at him. We must track that creature down and destroy it! But first, we need more information. Now, have any of you noticed anything related with this report? Tseng added as he looked at Reno who looked away.
They all said that they hadnt noticed anything but their leader knew very well that, during his little adventure of this afternoon, the Red Head had seen something. Because, he hadnt mentioned that one of the bodies reported was the dead wolf Reno first found and was again discovered by Rude when he rescued his partner, laying unconscious, in the dark street, under the rain, with hungry wolves in the area.
Very well. You can leave now! Tseng ordered but as Reno got to the door, his boss called him back. The red haired Turk sighed, his hope that Tseng would have forgotten crumbling away, looked at Rude who was looking back. His eyes clearly said dont worry, it will be ok. Reno sighed again and went back to Tseng as the two other Turks left the room.

Take a seat! Tseng said gently. Reno sat on one of the chair in front of his bosss desk and leaned on the table. Tseng serve him a drink. So&. He started.
-Tseng, listen, Im sorry for what I did today! I know I should have Reno- told someone! It was a stupid&-RENO! - &.Sorry. He added as he realised that Tseng was trying to tell him something.
-Later! Theres some thing else weve got to talk about first! Reno looked at him confused as he went to a table in the corner of the room. He opened a draw and his hand came up with a long object wrapped in a cloth. Tseng placed it on the desk and took the cloth off it. Reno jerked immediately. Now let me explain. The black haired Turk stated. I suppose you already know that Rude found you out, in that street.
-Yeah he said.
-Well there is many other thing he also discovered and brought back, and this is one of the artefacts. Tseng watched Reno as he stared at the long, shiny and bloody object; like hypnotised. Now I need to know what you saw there! But the Redhead didnt respond. Obviously he hadnt heard his boss. Reno?
-Yeah? Oh&. Sorry, Im&lost.
-Did you even hear what I said?
-Yeah I did&.I just&. I& He sighed in desperation, not being able to explain his actions.
-Reno. Are you alright?
-I&I dont know! said as he buried is face in his hands.
-Do you want to talk about it? Reno looked at him out of the corner of his eye, wondering f he should or not. It was a very personal and secret problem but yet he needed to talk about it or end it.
-Okay. Reno sighed. He had to get it off his chest and he knew Tseng was the best person he could talk about it with. Even though Rude was his best friend, there was still some thing he just couldnt tell him, not wanting to worry him, and Tseng was the person he confessed those things to. Reno needed his experience to get him threw his own problems. The Redhead respected Tseng very much, -even though he was his boss, it hadnt nothing to do with it- and he looked up to him like a model.
-Whats troubling you?
-Old memories &an old wound which wont close up.
-I see&How can I help you?
-I dont think any body can help me! Tseng looked at him sarcastically. What?!
-For every problem theres a solution!
-If ya say so!
-Youre depressed.
-Dunno&&Im just fed up!
-Of?
-Pain&just&.Every thing!
-You seemed fine during the Jenova war.
- No I wasnt!&.. well&. Not as bad.
-What was different to now, then?
- Dunno& I think with all that was going on, I didnt really think about it and it wasnt haunting me as much.
-Boredom?
-Maybe. But I had it bef&Reno sighed realising he was saying more than he wanted to.
-Reno, tell me! Tseng requested. The Redhead looked up at him hesitating. His boss sighed and sat in the seat next to the one Reno was in. Reno.
-Cant tell any one can ya!!! Haha!!! Reno closed his eyes, tight. Well dont and come and join me! And dont forget what happened!
-Reno? He opened his eyes again as Tseng voice brought him back. Reno what going on in your head?
-Tseng, Im loosing it! Im going nuts&I just cant take it any more!
-Reno whats going on? I cant help you if you dont tell me!
-I&. alright. He sighed. &I&
-Go on!
-I& I keep getting these flashes&. images of my past&.bad memories&which come back& but some things not right&there different.
-Why? Whats changed?
-There not like they were& its like if someone went in my head and played around with them& like a bad dream, worst than a nightmare! They seem so bloody real! &.Scares the hell out of me!
-When did it start?
-Well& Ive had them all my life but&. Oh no you dont!
-What?
-Its done it again! Its &.. I cant take any more! He yelled as he crossed his arms, slammed them on the desk and buried his face in them.
-Reno, calm down, ignore it!
- Sorry&. I just&I cant control it.
-Its ok! Just keep on with what you were saying I need to understand what it is.
-Im not sure Tseng &what I can tell you, if it helps, that is these past nine, ten years it been getting a lot worse.
-Can you think of any thing which could have triggered it?
- I&. dont know but&.well I dont know if this has got any thing to do with my depression.
- If what has got any thing to do with it? Reno got up and walked to the window and stared out side. The rain bouncing off the glass, the coloured lights of the town and the moons shinning threw the clouds distracted the Redhead for a while, which gave time for Tseng to think over every thing Reno had told him and over his dossier to see if there was any thing in common or if something like this had happened before.
When Reno went to speak again, his voice barely above a whisper, his eyes started stinging. Tseng &. Its&..its too painful.
-Reno I cant help you if you dont tell me!
-Youre the one who says you should keep your two lives separate!
Tseng paused for a moment. I know Reno, for good reason&. but I your case, I know its harder. And its become too much of a problem! He had finally remembered some information which could be useful. So I need you to explain.
- A memory&. Reno stated. Tseng got up and walked up to Reno who was still watching the rain. The past&. An old wound which will never heal!
-But maybe you can dull the pain.
-Not for this kind of wound! Reno closed his eyes. Ten years ago, I lost the only two people who I really cared for&.in a plane crash&.. My&. mother and&. sister&.my sister& Reno bowed his head, closed his eyes tighter, tears slowly trickling down his cheeks.
-Reno. Tseng said gently, placing his hand on the Redheads shoulder, feeling very sorry for him. He finally understood what Reno was going threw and what he meant by loneliness. Tseng had heard threw Rude that Reno had no family left and had been that way for ten years, which matched what Reno was saying, and explained how and why he joined the ShinRa troupes so fast and so young.

Renos family was self torn apart. He was the one who suffered of it the most, being the youngest. When he was fifteen, he ended up living alone in the slums of Midgar, where two years later he was seen, by an officer, fighting against some other homeless kids. Reno joined ShinRa and a year later joined the Turks. He could thank his determination; skill and want to discover at any cost even if it got him in trouble many times.

A little later. You okay now? Tseng asked concerned.
-Yeah, I think so. Reno said rubbing his eyes and sighing, calming his self.
- Do you want me to sign you off for a while?
-NO!! I need to stay! Ive got to stay! I dont want to be alone! Tseng sighed.
- Very well. Tseng paused. Ill leave you alone with that tonight.
-What about that?! Reno stated pointing at the object on Tseng desk.
- What, you want to talk about that now? Tseng babbled confused.
- Yeah before I forget what happened! Reno did have a crappy memory when it came to that kind of detail. He was the talker, it was Rudes job too remember al that.
-All right then. Tseng looked at him.
-Why are you so bloody confused?!
-Never mind. Reno looked back at Tseng confused. They went back to the desk.

- Okay then. What I need you to do is tell me what you did and what you saw.
-From when?
-When you got to the street.
- Well& I was wondering in the streets and it was throwing it dawn. I stopped at the end near the Meteor road, to shelter from the wind. I staid there for a bit, and I heard a yelp from in side of the street. I got bored and went to have a nose. I found a dead wolf with strange injuries. Then something scared the hell out of me and I went to the other side of the street, near the weapon store. I was about to leave when I saw glowing eyes&. I cant remember this bit really well cause it went so bloody fast.
-Well tell me what you do remember then!
-I remember the eyes& I went back a little way down street, trying to see what it was but I couldnt get near it. Kept moving backwards. Then I felt a sharp pain at the back of my head and neck, and an other one in my arm&. I saw the knife then ..... then nothing&. Well the next thing was a bloody headache when I head butt Rude as I woke up!
-Right& did you see any thing when you got closer the eyes?
-No&I&no..I cant remember!
-Any thing else?
-No sorry. All I remember is that bloody knife and those glowing eyes! I wish I could be able to tell you more!
-Never mind that will do!
-Sorry.
-Why?
-I cant remember, it went to fast!
-Its all right. Go on, off you go! Ill let you sleep now.
-Like I feel like sleeping! Tseng giggle to Renos remark. Reno smirked. Tseng started wrapping the knife back in the cloth .The Redhead walked to the door and opened it.
-Tseng?
-Yeah?
-Thanks.
-Its ok. Reno started walking threw the door way, stopped and turned back to Tseng.
-By the way, why are we taking on something like this any way? Its got nothing to do with us!
- Well, I know it hasnt, but like Elena said, with the Jenova war being finished, there isnt much real work, like in the old days, left for us. And Ive noticed that were all getting bored or depressed for what ever reason. And the group is slowly breaking up. So I thought it would be something to bring us all together again.
-Cool! Yeah, about the group, Ive noticed that to, and Im not to keen on us breaking up! Reno paused to think. yeah makes sense! Okay, tomorrow then!
-Early!
-Damn it! Tseng giggle and Reno smirked as he started leaving again.
- Oh, and Reno& Tseng said with his boss like voice.
-Yeah ? He answered more than hesitant on what Tseng was going to tell him!
-Well talk some more later!
-Alright. Reno sighed as he left the room, the doors closing behind him.

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