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Remember, I Love You	By : K-M-Asano Category: Final Fantasy VII > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 717 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy or the Characters, just this story I wrote about them. I make no money from this story.

Chapter List
- 6
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Shit hits the fan and Rufus has to make a choice about where his focus will lie- with the firecracker who has stolen his heart or the company that got him to where he is today. Major confrontation ahead between Rufus, Tseng, and the rest of the Turks. Listen to From Now On from Greatest Showman to set the mood for this chapter as it was what I was listening to when I started it.

Rufus sighed as he closed the door behind the Turk who had not even so much as looked at him.
“Yes Rufus, nice to see you too, how have you and Reno been? Oh we’re hanging in there, thanks for asking” Rufus said in a mocking tone as he glared at the back of Tseng’s head as he walked away and into the living room.
“And of course you two are here instead of at work” Tseng said as he looked at Rude and Elena.
“It’s our day off” Elena said hesitantly. “So, what does it matter where we spend it?”
Rude just stared at the dark-haired Turk and gave him a less than amused glare.
“So, where’s the little moocher?” Tseng said, not even bothering to acknowledge Elena’s comment.
Rufus took a slow deep breath as he walked in and sat back down on the couch. Elena took Reno’s seat and Rude remained seated, forcing Tseng to take the seat closest to him.
“Reno” Rufus said, emphasizing his name, “is sleeping so I would appreciate it if you didn’t wake him up. He’s having a rough day.”
“Pfft, seems to be the norm. Do you know how many meetings you have canceled or just not bothered to show up to in just the last three months?” Tseng closed his eyes, his brow wrinkled with annoyance. “Far too many!”
“Tseng, what does it matter” Rufus said with a sigh. “That is why I have you Turks- to be where I cannot be and do things on my behalf. It has always been that way, so why is it now suddenly such a problem for you?”
“You can’t honestly think I would be ok with becoming your messenger boy and errand boy, while that pathetic excuse for a former Turk gets to keep mooching off of us?”
Rufus felt his blood start to boil as his fists tightened at his sides. He saw Elena shift uncomfortably beside him and Rude’s eyes narrowed as he looked over at his fellow Turk.
“I am going to pretend I didn’t hear that” Rufus said, fighting to keep his voice calm and even.
“Come on, you can drop the ruse Rufus. Whatever your game is you can end it” Tseng said, his voice growing louder. “We all know Rufus Shinra is incapable of love. When you first adopted that stray mutt and brought him in to be one of us, I chalked it up to you wanting to play games and break him. Then you both started this ridiculous farce of a relationship and I knew you were just looking for someone to satisfy you need for power and dominance. There has never been any love between the two of you, and you know it. Rufus Shinra is incapable of loving anything other than himself. Everything you have done your entire life has been to build this company and grow your power. So, for the love of Shiva, why are you throwing it all away now for that useless dog you seem to have given up everything for? He has nothing to offer you and is pulling you away from everything you have fought for. You have lost your mind Rufus, if you’re willing to give this all up for that worthless piece of Midgar gutter trash!”
‘Tseng!” Elena exclaimed in shock.
“That was uncalled for” Rude said his voice tight.
“Oh, sorry Rude” Tseng said with a smirk “I forgot how close you and the boss’ pet used to be!”
Rude made to stand up and he glared at his fellow Turk but Rufus raised his hand and shook his head.
“It’s alright, Rude. Tseng can’t help that he is an ignorant ass.”
“Tell me I am wrong then Rufus. Do you truly want to be living like this, to give everything up, for the sake of someone as reckless and pathetic as Reno? Tell me Rufus, do you actually love him?”
Rufus stood and looked down at the Turk he once would have trusted with his life. The look in his eyes a mix of anger and sadness as he took a deep breath.
“I would die this very instant if it would mean Reno would be spared the suffering of the Stigma. There was a time when I thought my heart would feel nothing but cold bitterness and burning anger. But that has changed now. Now I have something… someone… worth living for. I just wish you could know what that feels like, Tseng.”
“So… that is it then? You’re willing to turn your back on us and the company?”
“I’m only having to turn my back on you because you are forcing me to do so! You know what Shinra Corp means to me and I would have hoped you knew how much you Turks mean to me. But if you force my hand and make be choose, I will choose Reno each and every time, without hesitation!”
“Then you are leaving me no choice but to make a motion for a vote of no confidence at the board meeting in three days.”
“Well, I hate to break it to you Tseng, but you’re too late,” Rude said as he locked eyes with his fellow Turk.
“What is he talking about, Rufus?”
“Your vote of no confidence won’t matter because I have already made a motion of my own for the board to vote on at their next meeting” Rufus said simply.
“And what motion is that?” Tseng asked bitterly.
“I am making the motion that rather than selecting someone to act as vice president in my absence at meetings and important hearings, I am stepping down as president of Shinra Power Corp.”
The room fell silent as those words sank in. Tseng’s mouth fell open in shock as he tried to make sense of what Rufus was saying.
“I’m turning over the power and authority to manage the day to operations and all major aspects of Shinra Corp over to the three of you” Rufus said simply, watching Tseng closely.
“The… the three of us?”
“That’s right Tseng” Elena said as she looked at the dark-haired man. “You, me, and Rude will be equal holders in Shinra.”
“Rather than one person holding all the power and control, the three of us will share it” Rude said, his eyes meeting Tseng’s, forcing the other man to look away.
“With the three-way divide, no one person has more control and a simple majority vote will ensure there are no stand offs and stalemates on important decisions” Rufus stated.
“You can’t do this” Tseng muttered, his voice shaking with anger. “I was the one in line to become vice president. I was your selected second in command! And now you want to just take from me what is mine?”
“I am the one who says what is and is not yours” Rufus shouted, the anger he felt starting to come through. “I am the one who chose you to be one of my Turks in the first place. And though I am surrendering control as the president of the company, I am not walking away from the company and I am still going to be on the board and be involved and have a say in what happens with the company. So, if this was your attempt at a coup, then I am sorry Tseng. It’s not going to work. You can either accept how things are going to go or you are free to leave the service of the Turks anytime you wish.”
“Are you saying you are firing me?” Tseng growled.
“Not at all. What I am saying is that if you can’t follow my orders and wishes, and if you cannot accept how things are going to be, then you are free to leave.”
“I can’t believe the two of you are going along with this!” Tseng shouted as he looked at Elena and then Rude in disbelief. “You are really willing to throw everything we have worked so hard for away, to give it up…for the likes of that pathetic weakling who is just taking advantage of you all?”
“Absolutely” Elena said with a nod.
“Without hesitation” Rude replied as he locked eyes with Tseng yet again.
“Fine. If that is how you want it, so be it! I will play along!” Tseng yelled. “You all are going to be the cause of the downfall of Shinra, mark my words! You are going to regret throwing your lives and your future away for a stray who couldn’t cut it and left the Turks! You, Rufus” he said looking at the blonde squarely “are an idiot for giving it all up for that whelp!”
Rufus was about to lit into the Turk standing before him when something caught his eye, causing him to look past Tseng and towards the bedroom.
There in the doorway stood Reno. Dark Nation was at his side, pushing against him to support the redhead as he leaned against the doorframe. Reno’s hand clutched at the thick fur as he struggled to push himself upright. Reno had always been small and scrawny, but after three years fighting the Stigma and now standing next to the hulking form of the black feline, he looked all the more frail.
“Tseng” he said his voice weak but surprisingly loud. “You can say…what you want to.. about me. But do not… ever…badmouth Rufus!”
Tseng scoffed as he shot a look at the blonde.
“I think you need to teach your mutt how to behave himself.”
“You know… I used to… look up to you…” Reno said as he took a few shaky steps into the room, Dark Nation staying right at his side. “I wanted…to be like you once. But now… now I see that you… you are to be pitted…not respected.” Reno’s voice was getting weaker and his breaths grew shallow and ragged, yet he kept Tseng’s gaze locked with his. “Tseng…I want you to go… and don’t ever… come back. I don’t want… to see you again! I…”
Reno’s voice trailed off as he started to cough, the pain flaring as it stole his very breath away. The coughing grew worse as Reno sank to the floor, Dark Nation moving to support him as his body gave out. Rufus jumped to his feet followed by Elena as they ran towards Reno. The redhead was gasping, doubled over in pain as he struggled to catch his breath. His body trembled and shuddered with the pain and effort it too just catch his breath as the Stima’s pain, coupled with the great exertion, made drawing a single breath excruciating. Rufus knelt beside Dark Nation and lifted Reno up, trying to help him breathe easier as his lover gasped and choked on ever ragger breath he tried to take. He shot a murderous look over at Tseng.
“Get out. And unless I call you… I don’t want to see you here… ever again!”
Rufus was shaking with anger as he looked back down at his lover. Reno was struggling for every shallow breath he could get and Rufus could see the pain as well as the fear in those emerald eyes. Rufus shifted slightly and effortlessly gathered Reno up and headed back into the bedroom, the redhead’s hands clinging to Rufus’ shirt as he struggled to catch a full deep breath.
“Elena, will you help me please?”
The petite blonde nodded and followed after Rufus quickly. Dark Nation stopped in the doorway and turned and snarled at Tseng before walking in after her master. Rude stood, his tower form looming over Tseng.
“Leave” he said simply, watching as Tseng made his way towards the door. “And don’t come back.”
“Don’t worry Rude, I won’t. But this is not the last you have seen of me. Remember, we are now partners, in more ways than one.”
In the bedroom, Rufus heard the door close and the click of the lock and he felt his body relax just a little. Rude was soon standing in the doorway of the bedroom.
“Tseng is gone” he said simply, Rufus nodding in response as he tended to Reno.
He held Reno in his arms gently as the ragged and painful breaths of his lover echoed loudly in his ears, gripping his heart with icy fear. Dark Nation sat beside the bed, her massive head resting beside Reno, one large paw in his lap as she licked at his hand gently, trying in her own way to comfort the redhead laying in her master’s arms.
“Elena… can you grab the extra pillows from the closet?” Rufus asked as he sat on the bed and held Reno’s trembling form up against his chest. Slipping the oxygen mask back on, he held Reno close and studied his face, praying that it would be enough.
Elena ran and got the pillows and helped Rufus get Reno propped up as best as they could. The redhead’s eyes were closed tight in pain and his breathing was still shallow and ragged. Rufus gently rubbed his lover’s chest trying to help him calm down and relax and get his breathing under control.
“Relax Reno… it’s ok. We’re right here..” Rufus whispered softly as he continued to rub. “Remember, I love you… and I’ll always be here for you…”
“Tseng is gone Reno, you don’t have to worry” Elena said as she took her friend’s hand in hers. “Rude and I are right here. You’re safe.”
Hearing their voices seemed to help because slowly Reno’s body started to relax slightly though he was still trembling in pain. His breathing was growing deeper and less ragged and he began to drift back into an exhausted sleep, his body still trembling with pain and exhaustion. After watching for a time to make sure he was ok, Rufus finally allowed himself to relax a little. Shifting on the bed slightly he put his face in his hands and leaned over on his knees, taking a deep shaking breath.
“I can’t lose him…” he muttered, his voice trembling with the fear he fought so desperately to keep at bay. “I can’t…”
Rufus’ body began to shake as the tears began to form. It wasn’t that he hadn’t cried at all the last few years, but he always made it a point to not let Reno see him cry. And Elena and Rude had only seen the tears fall a handful of times since Reno had been struck by the Stigma. He always tried to put on a brave face and to be the strong one. But right then… after dealing with Tseng and the worry about Reno and the fear he felt clutching at his heart… it was just too much to hold back and the tears began to fall.
Rude stood silently at the foot of the bed, standing guard silently his eyes sad behind those shades as he watched his former partner laying in such pain. Elena put a gentle hand on Rufus’ shoulder, not knowing what to say and at the same time know there was nothing to say. Dark Nation jumped off the bed and pushed her way between Rufus’ knees and nuzzled against him. The usually stoic and strong blonde responded by wrapping his arms around her, tears falling onto the soft black fur. And in the bed, Reno lay sleeping fitfully, the hum of the machine that was helping him breathe muffling the sound of Rufus’ heart cracking yet again as he sobbed.
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