Disclaimer: Obviously, I do not own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters in it.
Reality Found"Nobody would miss me."
More walking.
Axel paused for a moment.
"That's not true!"
Of course somebody would.
.. "I would."
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Entangled in his own web of thoughts, Roxas failed to hear the soft voice.
No response? I guess..
He speeds up, quickly lengthening the distance between himself and the Flurry of Dancing Flames.
I guess.. I just thought that Axel would-- Why.. Why does he make me feel like this?A sharp intake of breath.
The pace quickens.
Feel.
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He watches the smaller figure walk away from him.
Counting the steps..
37.. 38.. 39..
Ah.
A sharp pain.
Pressing his palm against his non-existent heart, he feels.
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An intense battle, followed by a conversation.
A lengthy pause.
The dull thwack of keyblade striking flesh, followed by the light 'thud' of skin meeting pavement.
More walking.
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Sleep does not come.
He does not believe it will ever come again.
The delicate fire strand twirls around his skilled fingers.
Should I have.. Stopped him?--------- -- - ---- ------------ --
Another battle.
The rain fell in sheets, causing the street to become perilous with it's slippery texture.
Roxas took no notice.
Following the movements of his opponent, he paused.
What has changed since I saw you last?A faster reaction time. Power increasing by tenfold.
This could not be normal.
Catching a glimpse of his attackers face, he understands.
I cannot win this battle.
An impressive combo filled with skillful turns, parries, and slices from his deadly weapons.
It made no difference.
I only wish..
His reflexes failed him.
Flying back into a distant wall..
.. Axel.
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Standing over his defeated opponent, he smiles softly.
He really does look like you..
Bending down to pick up his delicate package, he thinks of what it will feel like to remember..
Ah!Dropping the Key of Destiny, he turns around, a large cut across his side.
What-- How did he--Through dizzy vision, he notes gravity-defying red hair and piercing green eyes.
Why would he --Falling to the ground, he sees the fire-wielding man scoop up his opponent with gentle movements.
Oh..
.. That's why.
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Long hours of waiting.
And then finally..
"Axel?"
Turning towards the bed where the small blonde rests, he smiles.
"Did you really think I would let you leave me?"
They are both smiling.
This is the first time I've seen him smile.
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This feeling.
This is real.