Cloud stalked down an alley in Radiant Garden, keeping his eyes open for any heartless. He contemplated ways to defeat Sephiroth; a crash of thunder and a bolt of lightning interrupted his thoughts. Cursing, he turned to go back to Merlin's house when he heard something between the rolls of thunder.
Pausing, he listened to sound. "Is that…music?" He thought as he began to wander towards the outskirts of town where the music was coming from. The faint tune began to grow louder as he approached some ruins, and he was surprised to realize he recognized the song. Stepping around a corner he was met with the sight of a person sitting on some rubble, playing a large string instrument.
Walking closer, he was able to tell that the person was a boy with dirty blond hair and wearing a familiar cloak. Cloud's hand went to his buster sword when he realized the boy probably worked for Organization XIII. He advanced on the boy silently, preparing to attack when the stranger let out a shuddering breath.
"I haven't done anything you know." The boy muttered, still playing his instrument. "I've never given you a reason to kill me."
"You work for Organization XIII. That's reason enough." Cloud growled at him. The boy sighed before he stopped playing, turning to look at Cloud.
"I guess it is. Are you friends with the keyblade wielder? You seem like the kind of person he'd be friends with." The boy smiled at him. "I'm Demyx by the way." He turned back to his instrument. Cloud stared at him as he began to play again, unsure of how to deal with the man. "Why don't you sit down? I'm not going to do anything." Demyx chuckled at Cloud's weariness.
Cloud shifted his weight before sitting down on the rubble next to Demyx but with enough distance that he could attack if he had to. "I'm Cloud."
"So what are you doing out here?" Demyx asked without looking at him.
"I was patrolling the city and I head your music." Demyx nodded, smiling a little as he started another song. Cloud looked up at the darkening sky, lightning flashing every now and then. "Why are you here?"
"I just wanted to get away for a little while. The others were being annoying and I thought I'd slip away for bit." His smile dimmed a little bit. "No one will notice I'm gone anyway." He plucked a sad tune.
Cloud turned to Demyx and frowned at his sad expression. "Why is someone like you in the Organization?"
"If that was a jab at me looking weak I don't appreciate it." Demyx sighed.
"It wasn't." Cloud assured him. "You just don't seem like the type to join something like that."
Demyx paused his playing, "I joined because I want my heart back."
"How are you going to do that?" Cloud asked, curious.
"We're going to finish Kingdom Hearts and then all the nobodies will get their hearts back." Demyx said it as if it had been rehearsed.
"…You don't believe that do you?" Cloud leaned in closer to him. Demyx sighed and stopped playing.
"I think we still have our hearts. We just can't connect with them right now." He turned to look at Cloud and smiled. "I mean if I didn't have a heart I wouldn't be able to enjoy being here with you so much." Cloud's cheeks turned a light pink when Demyx went back to playing, not sure what to say to that. They sat in silence for a few minutes.
"I think you're lucky to not have a heart." Cloud finally said.
"Why?" Demyx looked at him but kept playing.
"You don't have to know what it feels like to have your heart broken." Cloud whispered. "You don't have to know what it feels like for your heart to constantly be fighting the darkness inside of it." Demyx sighed.
"I think nearly all hearts are like that. You just need to find your light." Demyx paused in his playing. "I wish I could help you."
"I think I know a way you can help me." Cloud smirked as he leaned closer.
"Oh?" Demyx smiled. "And how can I help you?"
"Be my light…" Cloud suggested before closing the distance between the two of them. Demyx returned the kiss and wrapped an arm around his waist, bringing him even closer. Cloud gasped when Demyx bit his bottom lip, which was quickly taken advantage of.
They broke apart for air and smiled at each other and Demyx pressed his forehead against Cloud's. "I like being your light." He whispered breathlessly. Cloud hummed his agreement and purred when Demyx nuzzled his neck before kissing him again. Demyx pushed him down onto his back and deepened the kiss.
"Cloud?" The two quickly pulled apart when they heard the voice.
"Yuffie?!" Cloud stared at the girl, horrified.
"Oh my gawd! I knew it!" She shrieked. "Yes! Aerith owes me 300 munny!"
"What?!" Cloud twisted under Demyx to get a better look at Yuffie.
"And who's your sexy friend? I sure hope this isn't the first time you two have met!" Yuffie laughed, "That would be awfully skanky of you Cloud."
"That is awfully skanky isn't it?" Demyx smiled down at Cloud. "I almost feel bad now." He kissed Cloud's neck before moving off him. Yuffie squealed at the small show of affection.
"What do you want Yuffie?" Cloud glared at her.
"Well, everyone was wondering where you were and I volunteered to go find you." She giggled. "I'm so glad I did by the way."
"Fine lets go." Cloud stood up and shoved Yuffie towards town and she squawked indignantly. "I'll be right there okay?" Yuffie glanced back at them and giggled again before starting back to town.
"She seems nice." Demyx commented as he went to stand next to Cloud. "Don't scare her too badly when you threaten her about telling anyone."
"I won't." Cloud sighed. He smiled a little when Demyx kissed him again.
"I'll come see you soon kay?" He whispered into Cloud's ear before opening a portal and leaving.
Cloud smiled before going after Yuffie who had started shrieking for him to hurry up.
----Not Too Much Later----
"Sora's here!' Yuffie exclaimed throwing Cloud's door open before running out.
"Sora what happened?!" Aerith exclaimed, looking at his rumpled appearance.
"I was in a fight with an Organization member. Some weirdo named Demyx." Cloud stopped just outside the door, his hand poised over the handle.
"What happened?" Yuffie's voice came from the room.
"Oh we took care o' him o' course." Goofy said. Cloud turned and went back to his room, knowing he had once again lost his light.