"The Ultimate Fanfic (or not!)"

By: AnimaeAriesGirl and her big sis Tin!

Notes: Hiya guyz, AnimaeAriesGirl here! This is my very first fanfic, written with my big sis Tin. It's hella long, but I promise it's SOOOO worth it, so please read on. Just wanna say that all characters in this fanfic are not mine, they are trademarks of SquareSoft/Square Enix...well except for Sage and the evil villain whose name will be mentioned later... Enjoy minna-san!

Chapter 15- A Tender Moment

That night the warrior went to bed exhausted, some sorer than other. For instance, Locke went to bed with bags of ice on him and was immediately once hitting the pillow. Some of the women (Beatrix and Celes particularly) were invigorated with the training and slept peacefully, satisfied after a hard day's work. Even little Vivi was drained and slept, oblivious to Quina's snoring. In fact, the castle was very quiet. Even the banter of Cid and Barret was silent that night since the two were too tired to move their mouths. The nightly haunts of Shadow and Vincent were put to a halt for once as they found the time to sleep.

However, that night, a general sat in the dimly lit kitchen sipping comfortably on soothing Japanese Green Tea. Sephiroth had enjoyed his day's hard regime of sword fighting (and some Cloud butt kicking) and was relishing in the peace of the night. He sipped his tea slowly and stopped immediately, his eyes darting in alert. A motion from the doorway caught his attention and reflexively, he reached for his trusty Masamune.

"Oh, sorry, Mr. Sephiroth, it's just me, Terra," Terra said shyly, slowly entering the kitchen.

"Terra", Sepy breathed, relaxing his grip on the sword, "I apologize, I thought you were an intruder."

"Understandable," she said nodding. She motioned to the chair opposite of him and asked, "Would you mind for some company or would you rather be alone?"

Sephiroth stood and pulled out the chair for Terra and replied, "I'd like some company tonight. Of course, there's some company I wouldn't prefer…"

Terra giggled, "You mean like Cloud's Ultima Weapon? Or Sabin's 'ultra-cool' move?"

Sephiroth shuddered at the thought of Sabin's supposedly awesome move. "Uh, yea, especially Sabin's martial arts techniques. All we have to do is shove him to the forefront and attempt the move and the villain should keel over in a nanosecond. Oh, uh, would you like some tea?"

Terra nodded and inhaled the comforting scent of the green tea as Sephiroth poured her a cup. She smiled, "Thank you, Sephiroth-sama. So, why are you up tonight?"

Sephiroth shrugged, "I dunno I was just enjoying the night. It seemed tonight without the snoring and cursing duets…and without pesky golden-eyed and blue-eyed ghosts…" :Sephy mumbles the last part:

Terra looked up and inquired, "Sorry, what was the last bit you said?"

"Uhhh…nothing, I said I just enjoy a good cup of tea after a day of good old fashioned training. So, why are you up so late?"

"Hmmm…just thinking, I guess. There are a lot of things on my mind lately."

"Ah, I see. Is there anything I can help you with? I'm no mater of advice, but I can listen if you'd like."

Terra giggled and said, "You know, Sephiroth, for a former general and evil villain, you're quite a softy."

Sephy blushed, grateful for the darkness that concealed the crimson tinge in his cheeks. "Well, you seem really nice and gentle, Terra. It just seems I should treat you will equal feelings."

Terra smiled, blushing a bit as well. "Thank you, that's so nice of you to say." Then she sighed softly, "I just wish someone else would look at me that way."

Sephiroth raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean? Who wouldn't?"

"Well, Edgar… I don't know. I guess he's been so busy with running the kingdom, putting our world in order, that he seems t have sort of forgotten about being with me. I can't be angry, of course, because he has his duties as king, but sometimes, I feel kind of empty. I was so happy when Celes and Locke were engaged, and I see that they are happy now. A light radiates from within them that we didn't before. I see it also within Dagger and Zidane when they smile at each other. Even Beatrix and Steiner share a moment that says everything. I don't want to seem jealous, yet I wonder if I could share a tender moment with someone."

"That someone being Edgar?" Sephiroth questioned gently,

"Yes, but I don't wish to pressure him nor burden him with my presence. I wonder if he does still love me…"

"Terra," Sephiroth stated firmly," Do not doubt that Edgar loves you. He's very protective of you and I can see that he would do anything to keep you safe." Sephy recalled the countless silent death glares and chainsaw threats received from Edgar and wanted to whimper "He would be a foolish man not to love someone as wonderful as you. He will marry you soon, you'll see."

Terra brightened at Sephiroth's words, replying, "You really believe that? You see that happening between him and I, Sephiroth-sama?"

"No doubt of it," he said confidently. He smiled handsomely at Terra and teased, "And if he doesn't, I'm sure your friends will beat sense into him, myself included. And if that doesn't work, I'll be there for you, and I'd make a much better boyfriend."

Terra laughed heartily and said, "Thank you, Sephiroth. I feel so much better now. You are really too funny." She stood up and hugged him tightly, placing a friendly kiss on his cheek. (Which is quite a feat considering Sephy is 6'1 and Terra is 5'8.) Sephy blushed, happy a pretty girl was hugging him.

Sephy returned the hug and softly said, "Come Terra, I shall walk you to your room since it is late, and who knows what kind of ghosts are lurking about."

Terra looked up, confused, "Uh, I didn't know there were ghosts in the castle…"

Sephy looked scared for a moment and said, "Oh, believe me, there are!"

As they cleaned the kitchen, putting away the teacups and teapot, a figure that was standing in the shadows moved away slowly walking back to his room.

Edgar was in deep contemplation and mulled over Terra and Sephiroth's conversation that night. He was resisting the urge to beat up Sephy after seeing his Terra hug the fiend (yes fiend, not a typo of friend). Edgar went to bed, feeling an unfamiliar feeling of uncertainty in his stomach. How he wished he could show Terra he loved her..hmmmm. perhaps this conversation did help…."

"G'nite Sephiroth, thank you again," Terra whispered softly, waving to the silver-haired general.

"Sweet dreams, Terra," Sephy whispered back, After hearing Terra's door close, he rushed back to his room not wanting to see any ghosts.

Author's Note: Awwww how nice! I feel a tear coming on! So now that we have had our many moments of humor, drama, suspense, and much more, what's gonna happen next? Even I don't know, I haven't even written that chapter yet... So please everyone reviews and comments! Thanks so much!