I'm sorry for how long it has taken me to update this. I have been a bit crazy and stressful for me for the past four months. I hope you all can understand. Thank you to everyone who has commented or likes, it makes my day. :) Hopefully soon I will be getting into more of a routine. Honestly I have never more then four chapters for this story so I'm reaching the part where I have to start making the new stuff. wooooo. '-' Anyway, hope you like it, and please tell me what you think! I love hearing what you guys think! :3

Cloud held the empty syringe tightly in his hand that was stuffed in his pocket. After a long week he had finally been able to shake off the sickness he had suddenly caught. Thought he was now no longer coughing and sneezing he still felt like he was at death's door. His arm was sore from having to stab a needle into himself. Each day he would have a fit, the world spinning and this body racked with pain, so each day he had to inject the Mako. If not for the constant care from Zack, the cadet was sure he would really be dead by now.

Swiping his key card, he locked his door and made his way to the elevator. He was happy it was early in the morning, so most of the other cadets were either in training or still sleeping. He really didn't want one running into him and noticing the syringe, the questions would be unbearable. Once at the elevator he tapped the call button. The Mako had only lasted a week. He knew he needed more if he wanted to stop the pains the happened during the fits, and the blonde had not intention of finding out what happened with out the Mako. Blue looked up as a ding echoed in the empty room, watching as the doors slid open. He quickly got in, sighing in relief as he saw that nobody else was on. He clicked the button that the science labs were located.

He let his mind wander as he watched the numbers flash as they passed each floor. Slowly he pulled his hand out of his pocket, looking at the empty syringe. He still didn't understand what was going on. Even after nights of just laying awake and racking his brain. Cloud really didn't want to talk to the messed up doctor ever again… but he had to get things strait. The sound of the elevator ding cause him to snap back to reality, stuffing his hand back into his pocket. Taking in a deep breath, Cloud watched the door slid open and he stepped out.

People scurried past him, some talking on phones while some had their noses buried into files. None payed mind to the young cadet as he weaved through the hall, walking up to the receptionist desk. The lady from the day of his physical sat there, typing away and looking as bored as the last time he was here.

"Excuse me...?" The blond murmured, shifting slightly. The woman looked up over her glasses, eyeing Cloud.

"Yes? What do you need?" She sighed, sitting back in her chair, her nails tapping ever so slightly on the desk.

"I, um… I was needing to talk to Professor Hojo." She raised an eyebrow before nodding, typing something into her computer.

"Name."

"Cloud Strife." She was quiet for a moment.

"Ah, he has you on his appointment list. Go on back." Cloud nodded, murmuring a thank you, before walking back. This man had him on a list? What did this madman have in his head? He walked up to the door that was labeled 'Professor Hojo' and knocked, opening the door. Hojo looked up from his clip-board, a smirk played on his lips as soon as he saw Cloud.

"I see you have returned." He laughed lightly, causing Cloud to flinch. Hojo smirk slowly formed into a grin, the same twisted grin. He nodded his head toward the back. Cloud began to follow slowly behind as Hojo lead him somewhere. He glanced around, to see some of the scientists looking at him, whispering. A tight knot began to form in his stomach as Hojo opened a door, motioning him to enter. The room looked like a surgery room. White walls, white floor tile, and silver lab table in the center. Across from that was a small sink, with some cabinets above it. A toxic waste box sat next to that. Machines the the cadet could even guess the reason for littered the space.

"Please sit." Hojo said, motioning for Cloud to sit on the lab table. Cloud walked slowly to the table, jumping slightly to sit on it. Once he was on the table, Cloud pulled out the syringe, dropping onto the metal with a clank. Hojos' eyes lit up as he turned from the counter where he was reading a file. "Ah, you you have already ran out."

"I want answers… NOW." Cloud spat, glaring at the older man.

"You will come to know all answers soon enough."

"No! I demand to know what is happening to me. What did you do to me? Why do I have to take this?!" He could feel that his face was flushed and he was panting slightly. He couldn't remember the last time he had flipped on someone… if ever. This wasn't like him at all. He was normally quiet and well collected. The Cloud that was talking was someone he didn't know. Hojo watched him, the grin still on his face. He picked up a file before pulling a pen from his lab coat pocket.

"Have you gotten sick in the last few days?" He asked, dark eyes locking with blue ones. Cloud just stared, he was completely being brushed off.

"Don't just ignore me! I have a right-"

"Just answer the questions." Hojo snapped, his face now void of emotion. The cadet ground his teeth together before nodding.

"Yes. I was sick all last week."

"Have you experienced any extreme pain?"

"Yes. That is one of the signs that another fit is about to come one." The doctor sat the file down, pushing his glasses back up on his nose. The smirk was back. He walked up to the blond and took the syringe from the table. He slipped it into his lab coat, before reaching into another pocket and retrieving a slightly larger one full of the green liquid. Cloud cringed, but reached out and snatched it from his hands.

"Alright… I will give you some answers. You remember what all I said, when you were last here? Well as I said I'm doing an experiment, and you are the main test subject." He grinned, picking up the file once again. "I always wondered that if two strong men, plus Mako, would happen to mate… then would the offspring be stronger than normal children? That would be wonderful for Shin Ra." Cloud glared at the man.

"Why the Mako, what did you do to me?"

"The Mako is keeping you and the womb alive." Cloud felt his heart stop.

"W-womb?" The doctor nodded.

"The Mako, along with your blood are forming an artificial womb, if you will. I had been looking into this question for years, so I tested it on some others here and there. With some alterations to the Mako, I have made it to where it is able to build tissue, muscles and anything else required. After enough Mako is in your system it will become almost infused with your blood."

"And if I refuse to take it?" Cloud breathed out, his chest tightening with every word.

"I will not stop you if you decide to stop… but that's if you have a death wish. The womb will break down, which will send a large amount of Mako into your bloodstream. Since your body is still not used to the substance yet it will poison your heart and kill you in about… oh, I would give you about an hour or so to live." Clouds eyes widen in shock, but closed his mouth and slumped back, resting his arms on his knees and his head in his hands. Tears brimmed his eyes.

"Why me…?" He choked out.

"Your body is built more feminine than other men. That in turn will make the process much more suitable for a child. Also," He leaned closer to Cloud, studying him. "I know about you interest in the First class SOLDIER, Zack Fair." Cloud blushed. "Zack is the perfect male to test this on." Cloud glared at the older man.

"I will not drag him into this!" Cloud pushed past the doctor, syringe held tight in his hands. Hojo chuckled, watching as the younger man stormed towards the door.

"Come and see me once the Mako runs low." He turned his back and motioned for Cloud to leave with his hand. "Would be a shame if you were to die. I do wonder how that would affect your dear, dear friend." Cloud slammed the door behind him, rage washing over him. He didn't want this, he didn't want this for Zack. He clicked the button on the elevator, shoving past some people who were stepping out once it arrived. He clicked the button to the cadet barracks. As the doors slid closed he bit his lip, sliding down to the floor, tears streaming down his face. His life had just went to hell and he was alone and confused.

Cloud quickly gathered himself as he reached the barracks. He made a beeline straight to his room, unlocking the door and moving to his room. Zack wasn't there, at least. He tossed the syringe onto his nightstand, tears once again running down his face. He wished he could just hide away forever, pretend none of this was happening.

The faint sound of buzzing jerked him from his grief. The blonde fished his phone out of his pocket, flipping it open and read the mail that was just sent to him.

Cadet Cloud Strife,

We have been informed that you are now clear to begin training once again. Training begins at 3:00 on the dot.

Captain Alen H.

Cloud felt like he could scream. This was all Hojos fault. He was supposed the be off for another two days. The thought to just toss the phone and ignore the message crossed his mind. It wouldn't work though. They would just come find him and punish him for disobeying orders. Quickly he gathered his sparring equipment and his gym bag. As he was angrily shoved his water bottle into the bag he glanced at the syringe of green. With a sigh he grabbed a spare shirt and wrapped the syringe, stuffing it into the bottom of the bag before zipping it up.