the world is too bright. too sharp. the haze from his mind is gone the moment he hears zack fall behind him, turning just in time to see him fall. all grace gone from his movements, each of them just a bitter struggle against the inevitable.
cloud's moving, trying to catch him - he misses a step, hits the ground and skids to a stop inches from zack's body.
his hands hover uselessly above him, taking in the depth of the injuries. hesitant to touch him, to cause more pain, but knowing he can't leave him.
midgar is so close.
they're so close.
they're going to be mercenaries. they're going to be fine, and safe, and together. his hand finally settles on zack's shoulder. ]
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the world is too bright. too sharp. the haze from his mind is gone the moment he hears zack fall behind him, turning just in time to see him fall. all grace gone from his movements, each of them just a bitter struggle against the inevitable.
cloud's moving, trying to catch him - he misses a step, hits the ground and skids to a stop inches from zack's body.
his hands hover uselessly above him, taking in the depth of the injuries. hesitant to touch him, to cause more pain, but knowing he can't leave him.
midgar is so close.
they're so close.
they're going to be mercenaries. they're going to be fine, and safe, and together. his hand finally settles on zack's shoulder. ]
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