Cloud's footsteps echoed around the room as he walked, every movement precise and deliberate as he circled his lover.

His eyes were focused entirely on the brunette in front of him. On every breath. Every twitch. Every sign of distress. There were more than a few.

Leon really didn't want to be here. No one in this room did.

Well... except maybe Seifer...and Reno. They didn't seem to mind this at all actually. Oddly enough that actually helped relax Cloud quite a lot. His voyeuristic side latched onto the knowledge he had some interested viewers and he found himself playing for those two rather than his true intended audience.

The four SOLDIERS in the centre of the room really, really didn't want to be here.

They had in fact been very vocal against everything that was happening.

Two Turks had been bitten whilst attempting to gag them and Cloud had eventually stepped in to do it himself knowing that the four men would never even consider harming him. Even now when he was the reason they were tied to chairs.

The room fell silent as the blonde stopped, fingertips resting against his lovers chest gently until he felt the other mans breathing even out.

Leon was wearing a collar. An old relic from a previous relationship he had never gotten around to throwing away. He had never worn anything like that with Cloud before. Never needed to.

The balance of power between them had always been felt explicitly without the need for props, but this was a show and visual aids would help them get the message across.

it shouldn't be needed Leon thought.

The power and dominance Cloud radiated should be enough. But these four were idiots that refused to see it.

Tonight they would see it though. They would be forced to see it.

"Undress me"

It was a simple start. Not too distressing for their spectators and it would make Cloud feel far more comfortable.

Despite their previous insistence on not watching this, Zack even going so far as screwing his eyes shut, his whole face scrunched up in the effort, the blonde noted that all four SOLDIERs were at least peaking as his skin was slowly revealed to them.

How long had they wanted to see him bared to them?

How often had they dreamed about being the ones to strip him naked?

Imagined their own hands running over his skin just as Leon's were now. Caressing him. Claiming him.

Cloud took a deep breath. He needed to stop thinking about them. Needed a distraction.

As the last scrap of cloth finally fell away leaving him completely exposed a loud wolf whistle pierced the room and the Cadets head whipped towards the grinning redhead at the back of the room. Instinctively he felt his own smile rising to match it. Although he hadn't known the Turk long Cloud was really starting to like Reno. He had a relaxed attitude to everything that was blessedly refreshing.

The interruption was enough to take his mind off of the SOLDIERs and put it back on the task at hand.

Leon was getting fidgety.

"Slap me" Cloud ordered.

The sharp strike was quickly followed by muffled shouts from behind their captives gags. The strained attempts to escaped were renewed with vigour but as before the attempts were wasted effort. Nothing was escaping those chairs.

"Again"

Slap.

"Again"

Slap.

"Again"

Cloud knew he should probably stop soon. Even Reno was starting to wince.

"One more"

Slap.

His cheek felt hot to the touch and was stinging immensely. Cloud sighed in relief, feeling more grounded than he had in months.

Bare feet carried him over to the table.

"We are going to start with a little spanking" He informed the group. "You can deal with that right guys?" He turned to wink at his restrained audience. They did not look impressed.

"Leon baby.."

Leon didn't need to be instructed further, familiarity taking over as he followed his lover to the table where the blonde was already getting into position, bent over the metal surface his smooth behind on display to the room. Cloud could feel everyone's eyes on him and was relieved to note that even Reno was now being quiet.

"Thirty smacks, alternate between cheeks."

The brunette smiled, running his hand softly over Clouds backside, feeling the cool flesh, soft and ready beneath his palm. Soon it would be glowing with heat. He raised his hand and brought it down with a firm smack.

It wasn't as harsh as they would usually be, for the benefit of their audience, but it was enough to echo loudly through the room.

Every strike left an ever deepening flush on the previously pale skin.

At every strike that landed, Cloud moaned loudly, gasping and keening in pleasure. Underneath him his cock was hard, pressing into the table roughly with every strike and making his moans more genuine. He was probably overdoing it a bit but he didn't want there to be any doubt of his enjoying this.

"Ah" he cried out as one strike landed a little harder than the others "Yes. Keep going"

The four soldiers watched on as Cloud cried out for more. Not begging or pleading by any means. He outright demanded it.

Zack continued to screw his eyes shut against the show, refusing to look, but he could still hear every moment and hated it.

Cloud was being hurt. He didn't want this. He couldn't want this!

And yet, there he was, not tied down, just bent over the desk of his own accord, happily taking the strikes as they came one after the other.

Finally it was over and the room went silent waiting for Clouds next move.

"Twenty with the paddle. On my thighs"

The SOLDIERs all jolted at the words knowing that this was going to get worse before it got better. Even if Cloud seemed to be ok he was still being hurt. They couldn't help thinking that Squall was still controlling this somehow.

Maybe it was planned in advance. Scripted. and Cloud was under threat of punishment if he didn't play along. Yet...he didn't seem to be afraid...or hurt really.

Another round of strikes were delivered, this time the use of the paddle made them harsher than the last, leaving solid welts where the edge of the board collided with skin.

Still Cloud demanded more.

Genesis winced at the sight of a drop of blood welling up where one of the strikes hit. He tugged his arms against the bonds but couldn't move. Cloud remained where he was, not fighting to get away, not crying out in pain, just moaning louder and urging the brown haired SOLDIER to keep going.

The night continued on in the same way.

Angeal growled though his gag as Leon ran a claw and pinwheel over Clouds chest.

Sephiroth thrashed in anger as Cloud stood up straight, arms raised above his head whilst Leon lashed his back with a leather flogger.

Zack cried, weeping silently as Leon fucked Clouds throat roughly, fingers tugging harshly at blonde hair as he pushed him down onto the shaft.

Genesis grit his teeth as Leon bit down into Clouds shoulder, the blonde gasping and clutching the other man closer, leaning into the bite instead of pulling away.

Between each session Cloud made sure to smile at his four former friends to show how happy and comfortable he was with the things happening to him. Every instruction to his lover was clear and concise, leaving no room for doubt that he knew exactly what he was asking for. Never once did he shy away or show any sign of discomfort.

As the night progressed the SOLDIERS struggles grew less intense until at last they stopped struggling altogether, just sat still in their chairs in silence, most of them keeping their eyes closed refusing to watch any more. Zack kept his eyes open now though, staring intently at the pair in front of him. Watching Cloud. He saw every gasp, every moan, every smile.

It was horrifying, every moment, because by the time it was over he could no longer find the strength to believe Cloud didn't want this. He just, seemed so happy.

Blue eyes locked onto Squall with adoration. Even as the brunette SOLDIER hit, scratched and bit him Cloud never looked anything less than delighted with it. He was asking for it. Literally.

Leon in turn was diligent and obedient. Never taking more than Cloud offered, never giving more than was asked of him.

Cloud redressed quickly as Leon returned their toys to the bag. The gags had been removed but the room around them was silent aside from the heavy breathing of the SOLDIERs, each of them worked up with emotions they couldn't explain.

"Well?" Cloud asked, voice sharp. Although the session had calmed him slightly and had been mostly enjoyable despite their audience he was still frustrated with the whole situation. "Did you enjoy the show?"

For a few moments no one spoke. Then Zack took a deep breath, steeling himself. "I want to go home now"

The other three nodded in agreement, all refusing to meet their captors eyes.

Cloud sighed.

"You can leave when I know you are not a threat to me or Leon."

"We were never a threat to you" Sephiroth muttered half-heartedly.

Cloud ignored him and looked to the others. Angeal eventually raised his head and met the blondes eyes. "We'll leave you alone. I swear."

Genesis reluctantly nodded.

"Do you understand now?" Cloud asked them.

They went silent again. Once again Zack was the first to speak. "Yeah" he sighed sadly "We get it"

One by one the other three quietly voiced their agreement.

"You know I love Leon?"

They nodded.

"You know he loves me?"

They nodded again. Slower this time.

"You know that I want this? I enjoy what we do together?"

"We know" Genesis grit out.

"Then you will agree to leave us alone in future" Cloud finished. It wasn't a question this time. It was an order. Delivered with as much authority as any other he had given that night.

This time nodding wasn't enough. He demanded a verbal response.

One by one they all agreed.

Cloud looked to the back of the room where the Turks were quietly waiting out of the way.

"Let them go."

"Are you sure?" Tseng asked. "Perhaps it would be best if you and Mr Leonheart leaves first?"

The blonde glanced again at the four restrained SOLDIERs who each looked physically drained. "No, its fine. Just let them go."

The Turk leader raised an eyebrow in question at being ordered around so openly by his future subordinate but given the circumstances he just let it go and moved to untie the General whilst gesturing for his current subordinates to untie the others.

Soon enough the SOLDIERS were free and left the room hurriedly without looking back. Just quietly making their way out the door and presumably heading back to their homes. Cloud didn't care.

It was over.

"What now?" Seifer asked, taking the bag of toys from Leon and shouldering it.

"Yeah" said Zell, hopping up to sit on the table "What now?"

"Now we all go back to Junon." Cloud told them. "You guys are meant to be there anyway and I've already confirmed my transfer with the Turks. We're leaving first thing in the morning"

"Hey Strife" Reno grinned, returning to the room after checking that the SOLDIERS actually did leave. "Cool show. Very exciting."

A slight pout appeared on the redheads face "Less fucking than I expected though. Weren't you spos'ta fuck?"

Cloud snorted at the Turks crudity.

Leon looked more annoyed by it though. "It wasn't about sex Turk. It was about control."

"Well yeah" Reno nodded"..but it was sort of meant to be a sex show right?"

"No." Leon glared. "We decided that was too personal. Not something we were willing to share with them"

"Or you" Cloud added earning a further pout which he just laughed at.

"They saw more than enough" Leon sighed.

Cloud smiled softly at his lover and took the other man's hand squeezing it gently. "It's over baby"

The brown haired man smiled back weakly. "About time"

...

Things went smoothly after that. The transfer to Junon was uneventful and within a few days all the SOLDIERS that Zack had, had watching them previously suddenly backed down.

Within a few weeks Clouds exams were completed on a special fast track schedule and he was a SOLDIER...and a Turk. He was still coming to terms with that one. At least he didn't have to wear a suit.

Cloud stood alone in his room, Leon was out on patrol and not due back until tomorrow, It was as good a time as any. The blonde clutched a phone in his hand nervously. He knew he had discussed this with Leon and although the other man was not pleased with the idea he had agreed not to stop Cloud if he wanted to go through with it.

On the other end of the line Zack was crying.

"I'm so sorry man, I really am so sorry."

"I know"

"I just...I thought you were in trouble and I just wanted you to be safe"

"I know"

"I never meant to hurt you Cloud...I was trying to save you"

"I know Zack. But I didn't need saving"

"I didn't know that...how was I supposed to.."

"I told you Zack. Multiple times. You were supposed to trust me. You were supposed to respect me as a friend and listen when I spoke instead of assuming you knew my mind better than me"

"I'm sorry"

"I know"

"I miss you"

"I miss you too Zack. I miss all you guys. I miss our friendship"

"So you forgive us?"

"Not even close. But I want to. And I hope that in time I might be able to"

"I hope so too."

"You'll have to earn it though. You guys really scared me"

"I know. We'll do whatever we can"

"For now let's just talk ok?"

"Ok. Let's talk"

There would be a long way to go and things would never be the same as before, but it was a start.

You will be pleased to know that, that is the end and there will be no more waiting for new chapters. Hope you liked it. Sorry if you didn't.

Sorry also for the ridiculously long wait. I will be adding an extra chapter for Clouds birthday at some point for anyone who wants to know what's in the box.