Mark of the Assassin(OPEN/RATED R)

[Elstan Shadow]

Night had fallen over Midgar. Clubs were opening and she saw people of various stereotypes. Goth, punk, jock etcetera. Her eyes were wild and hungry. When the eighteen year old assassin entered an abandoned work house, she was attacked. She just missed the attack and drew her sword. She cut off her attackers arm. Blood poured everywhere and muscle and bone hung limp from his wound. "You.." he began but Elstan pierced his stomach and left via a back entrance.

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Yazoo sauntered near silently down the formerly desolate streets of Midgar, eyes flicking warily from side to side. Being in Midgar still made him uneasy for reasons unknown. The beat of music eminating from various nightclubs that were just opening could be heard. Crowds of people, varying in look, were beginning to flock to them in search of a good time. This silver haired man didn't bother with such things, mererly coming to Midgar to continue his search for Jenova. He didn't truly think that this old city held any clues, but it never hurt to check.

Surprise flared in his eyes as he heard the distinct sound of a sword slicing through flesh coming from a nearby building. So even Midgar had its fair share of criminal activity. Well, might as well see what was going on. A booted foot slammed into the door, causing it to fall inward. There was nothing inside, save for a single dead body lying in a crimson pool of his own blood. An arm was completely severed from the dead man's body, lying a few feet away. Yazoo's lip curled in disgust. He wasn't used to such gory deaths, for his murders were generally quite clean. Bullets generally didn't deal this type of damage.

Looking up from the scene before him, he noted that a back door was thrown wide open. Shrugging, he followed the murderer's trail. Seeing the one who had left the scene, a small grin creased his face."Well well, that was quite the display. I must say, I truly do not want to end up on the wrong side of that blade of yours." He remarked, coming to stand beside Elstan.

[Elstan Shadow]

Elstan turned around and pinned him against the wall. The anger and malice of Sephiroth clouded them. "What in the name of the gods are you doing here, Rement?" she hissed. She drew her short blade and pressed it against Yazoo's throat. She wasn't in the lovey dovey mood at the moment. She had a job to complete and nothing was going to get in her way, even if it was the man she loved.

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Shock flared in Yazoo's piercing green eyes as he was pinned against the wall. Out of instinct, any signs of emotion were wiped clean from his face, making it a blank slate. "Funny. I could ask you the same question. That cacrass back there certainly wasn't my doing." The silver haired Remnant's voice took on a steely tone, not hostile yet not friendly. His gaze slid to the blade pressed against his throat, the tip already coated with blood. A thin trail of the thick crimson liquid was already blossoming under the sword's tip. "If you wish for me to leave, just say the word. I will not interfere with your work." Two of his gloved fingers gently pushed the weapon away from his throat.

[Elstan Shadow]

Elstan sighed. Her heart was telling her to bring him with her. She looked at him and touched his face. "Ok you can come with me. I'm warning you now, any stupid comments about that thing, JENOVA and you can go." she hissed and let him go. She looked at him and kissed him. Elstan took his hand and lead him to a Goth club known as Dark Mornings. She walked in and sighed. He's got to be in here somewhere. she thought to herself.

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Yazoo chuckled lightly at her change of mood, brushing the blood at his throat away with a finger. A smile pulled at the corners of his pale lips as she kissed him. I wonder if all asassins are like this. He thought as her hand closed around his, and she began dragging him along with her. "Out of curiosity," He asked as she led him through the streets, "what exactly are we suppoused to be looking for?"

His gaze flicked to the sign of a nightclub as he was dragged in. Judging by her demeanor, he could tell that the last thing on Elstan's mind was partying. So, she was looking for somebody?

[Elstan Shadow]

Elstan didn't answer the question. She saw the woman she was looking for. The blonde looked on edge. As soon as Elstan realesed her wing, screams filled the club. The blonde looked at her, frozen in fear. "I swear I don't know what you're looking for. Please spare me." the woman begged the assassin. Elstan smirked and drew her already blood soaked sword. She decapitated the blonde then sliced her in two. Blood splashed against the walls and covered Elstan. "Goodnight.'' she spat.

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Yazoo had to shield his face from the torrent of blood that splashed up from Elstan's kill. People were screaming erratially, causing a headache to push at the edges of his brain. Some were sensible enough to flee the scene, while others stupidly stood there, frozen in fear. He pulled his own weapon from its holster and fired two quick shots in the direction of the fear-struck. None of the bullets actually hit them, but the message was clear enough. The people finally seemed to be able to move, and scrambled out the open doors.

However curious as to why the now dismembered blond had said those words before her death, he wouldn't dare ask Elstan now. Especially if she had been pressing that very same sword to his throat mere minutes ago. "Hm. That looked easy." He commented, folding his arms. "Maybe I should train more. Seems as if my fate would be a similar one if I were to piss you off."

[Elstan Shadow]

The angel of death sighed and walked out the back entrance. She loved Yazoo so much. "Wjy don't you become an assassin? It's not to late to start training." she said as she scaled a wall and landed on the roof. She sat down and looked at the moon. It was the same light that had shone on the both of them when they first met. Elstan smiled at her beloved and indicated for him to sit with her.

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Yazoo couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of him being an assassin. "As much as I'd like to spend more time with you," He started as his own wing snapped out, and he leapt onto the rooftop to land beside Elstan, "I'm afraid that the assassin lifestyle wouldn't be for me. I'd end up seriously pissing off whoever was in charge. It's both a talent and a curse."

His gaze flitted to the midnight moon that hung directly overhead. Its silver rays danced off his matching color hair, causing it to be enveloped in almost a glow. He scooted closer to Elstan, to the point where their skin lightly brushed.

[Elstan Shadow]

Electricity surged through her as their skin brushed. She looked at him and sighed. "Yazoo, I'm in charge of the assassins." she said. Elstan brought a habd to his cheek and pulled his head towards hers and kissed him deeply. She pulled him closer, not wanting to let him go. After a while she gently pulled back with reluctance. She rested her head on him and breathed him in.

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"Oh..." Yazoo said quietly, laughing at his own stupidity. "I guess being an assassin wouldn't be so bad. I would get to use my natural killing abilities. I'd be able to train more." He cut off to relax into Elstan's kiss, closing his eyes slowly. And I'd be able to spend even more time with you." One of his arms wrapped itself around her shoulder, pulling her closer.

[Elstan Shadow]

Elstan smiled. She stroked his cheek with her feathers. "This may sound a bit sudden, but please marry me Yazoo." she whispered, looking into his eyes. She kissed him again, but this time more passionatly. She wrapped her arms around his neck. Her life was complete with him around. She smiled and let out a loving chuckle.

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Okay, let's be honest. Yazoo truly was not expecting that. He'd never put any thought into the prospect of marridge, given all the chaos that constantly ravaged the world of Gaia.

Now, it was not that the silver haired Remnant didn't want to get married to Elstan. Sure, it may be merely a few words and a ring, but it symbolyzed a deep, everlasting love. He blinked slowly, digesting this. "I... I think I do." He said finally, taking a deep breath. "And with our lives, it'd be best to get it done now." He chuckled softly, planting a soft kiss on Elstan's lips.

[Elstan Shadow]

She smiled and kissed him back. Her heart raced like a jack rabbit escaping a Jack Russell Terrier. She snuggled up to him then realised a job had to be done. She entered the roof hatch of the building they were on. Little did Elstan know, this was SOLDIER HQ.