Hunt

Reno sighed as he entered the bar. He was beat. Maybe here he could relax for a while. His stalker, whomever he was, wouldn’t try anything in a crowded place. Especially not a crowded place where the renowned saviour of the world resided. “Heya babe. Gimme a beer yo.”

Tifa gave him an odd look and went to fetch his beer. “Don’t you usually go for something harder by now Reno.” Reno gave her a leer and checked her over. “Why would I go for something hard when I’ve got something as soft and beautiful like you to look at yo.” Tifa just rolled her eyes and moved on, well used to this behaviour from the redheaded Turk by now.

Reno took a sip from his beer and stretched his aching and tired muscles. He hadn’t been able to sleep properly. Not with those eyes watching him. It was irritating as hell that he couldn’t figure out who was watching him though. He had tried everything in the book to catch at whoever was after him at it. He had even checked out his old contacts to see if anyone had placed a hit on him. So far it was a no go.

He felt himself stiffen as he felt those eyes on him again. He discreetly looked around but couldn’t find the source. This was getting more than annoying. He had been extra jumpy for ages now. There weren’t many people that could stalk a turk and not get caught. Especially one like Reno who had learned vigilance and paranoia as soon as he learned to walk. There weren’t many people that would dare to.

“Are you sure everything’s alright Reno.” Reno nearly jumped a feet in the air, hand automatically swinging his EMR at whomever just laid a hand on his shoulder. He stopped inches in front of Tifa’s face. Barely recognizing her in time to pull his swing. Breathing harder then he should have he immediately pulled himself together.

“Sorry babe. Was a bit distracted yo.” He painted a smile on his face to assure her he was alright. Not that was likely to do it given what had just happen but it couldn’t hurt. “Reno?” The look in her eyes was concerned. “If you are in some sort of trouble…” Reno shrugged and put his usual carefree look on his face. “Nahh babe. Got it covered yo. Can take care of m’self yanno.” He made sure too leer at her. “Though if you’re really worried maybe I can do with a bodyguard tonight. We can go back to my place yo. Bed is big enough. You can guard my body all night yo.”

He immediately felt a hulking presence at his left. “If he is bothering you I can throw him out.” Great. Chocobo head to the rescue. Not like she needed it. Tifa was one of the handful of people that could actually kick his ass. More than capable now that he wasn’t at his best. Damn he really needed to get some rest. “That’s alright Cloud. I’ve got it.” She waved him away and the blonde reluctantly backed off. “Yeah Cloud. Give the adults some alone time yo.” He gave him smirk and leered back in Tifa’s direction.

Cloud narrowed his eyes and moved in his direction threateningly. He stiffened immediately when he heard a growl somewhere form his right. It sent shivers down his spine. It sounded dangerous, bestial. He swung his head in the direction from the noise, fingers gripping the reassuring metal of his rod tightly only to be faced with nothing. He narrowed his eyes and checked the dark corners. Still nothing. He didn’t know what was hunting him but he had a feeling he was way out of his league.

He was again startled as he felt a hand on his shoulder. He swung around again only to have his wrist caught in a strong grip. Narrowed mako blue eyes checked him over silently, unnerving Reno even more. “Who did you piss off.” Cold eyes glared at him. “No one yo. At least no one I know of. Mind letting go of my wrist yo.” Cloud shoved his wrist back managing to push the redhead of his seat at the same time. “Go home Reno. You’re nothing but trouble.” The redhead glared back. “Fuck you yo.”

“Cloud…” Tifa interrupted hesitantly. Cloud just gave her a blank look in reply. Tifa sighed and left. “Are you going to leave or do I have to throw you out.” The blonde turned his glare to Reno again. “Fine yo. Hope you choke on it.” With a last growl he violently turned around and left the bar. He could feel the presence slip out behind him. He was so fucking tired of this.

He purposely walked through some empty back alleys. Hoping to draw out whomever was following by giving him ample opportunity now that he was distracted by anger and weak with exhaustion. Still gripping his EMR tightly Reno cursed, wishing that whomever was hunting him would just fucking strike already.

He cursed again as he was suddenly pressed into a brick wall. The side of his pressed uncomfortably against the rough stone. He tried to turn around and hit his attacker with his EMR only to be pressed more solidly against the wall, his arm pinned behind his back at an uncomfortable angle. “Hush Reno. I won’t hurt you as long as you behave.”

The redhead growled as he kicked out at his attacker. “The fuck yo. Let me go.” The laugh he got in response sent shivers down his spine. “What the fuck do you want anyway.” He felt the presence at his back shift closer until warm breath bathed his neck. “Don’t worry firefly. You’ll find out soon enough.” He didn’t have time to worry over that statement as a pinch on his neck made him pass out.