Ya ya ya, i know i should be working on my actual stories but i couldn't resist. I had this idea in april around my birthday...very depressing time as it was...and started writing. Well i decided to write this, a one shot that i've divided up into parts. ending in probably a short story. not very many "chapters" as it were. But either way. here it is, my first attempt at this pairing. Axel and Sora. enjoy please.

Disclaimer: i own absolutely nothing. well i made up the city of Nocture and Hallows City but hey....wouldn't you???

Description: Sora is stuck where he began, Destiny Islands. One day he decides that he needs to get away and so he leaves. But upon leaving he's caught up in an accident leaving him with minor amnesia. And the person to help him through is none other than Axel.
Pairing: Axel and Sora
Background Pairings: Probably Random most likely ones like: Marluxia/Vexen , Zemyx ,
Rating: T because it might get up there by the time i'm done. some bashing is involved!

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Masquerade of Light

Part 1

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I float in the warm light, but it does me not good. I'm still cold inside.

Past memories slip in and out of focus. All equal in pain while in my state of misery.

In one I see myself pushing the Door to Darkness shut, while Riku pulls it on the other side. A sorrowful smile slips onto his lips as he tells me to take care of her.

How could I ever do such a thing?

She'll be safe back on the islands, he won't. Deep inside I wanted to tell him-no, to beg him not to leave. To bargain with Riku into letting me take Mickey's place. That way I could've protected my dear friend. Desperately I wanted to collapse onto my knees in tears, grab at Riku, and force him into the light.

Instead I only let a small smile show before the door shut, closed. As I sealed the keyhole I didn't know that it would be a year before I would ever see those sea green eyes and long silver locks again.

As I turned away I could see Kairi standing nervously on a platform of our island's sandy beach. I rushed to her but all too soon the land she stood on began to take her away.

Even though I would have Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy...I wanted my friends to stay.

Deep inside I wanted to yell at Kairi to jump and I would catch her. Instead I smiled another lie and buried my feelings deep.

Before I met Riku I was considered odd and was picked on constantly. When I was happy I smiled, sad I cried, scared I shook, mad I yelled, and confused I questioned. Other kids knew how to push my buttons and one day it got rough.

I was only five during school when a well-known bully approached me. I was thrown down to the sand and I yelled at the bully.

The boy slapped me across the face. In response I curled up into a ball, wanting to dissolve right there. I couldn't take it anymore and I began to sob uncontrollably. The bully only laughed and laughed, mocking me.

Then the laughing abruptly stopped and whimpering began instead. That's when I heard that voice.

"Leave him alone!"

An equally small hand touched down on my shoulder. "What's your name?"

I raise my head, 'S-Sora…who are you?"

A grin shines off of his countenance. "It's Riku, just stay with me and I'll protect you."

I nod and smile happily, letting Riku lead me back into the school building. What a happy time that was…

A sigh escapes my lips and I close my eyes, attempting to block out the light. I had thought as friends we would be closer but I was wrong.

Kairi transferred to a prep school a few cities away. Riku moved to the flourishing city of Nocturne and began his new life as a talented 19 year old.

I on the other hand, was left alone. That's how I ended up here, I the light, in the realm before death.

I had just walked to a new city, away from Destiny Islands. I know I had gotten to a city resembling Twilight Town when a bright light blinded me.

For the briefest second I felt the impact but then it had faded away.

Just like I will.

A consistent beeping fills my ears and I struggle to open my eyes. I had left that cruelly bright light and dove right into another.

I don't know how I got here but…I guess I'm grateful. Although, I don't like hospitals very much.

A man in his doctor's outfit walks in and over to me. His shoulder length blonde hair and analyzing green eyes sit down next to my bed.

"I'm glad to see that you're awake. I'm Dr. Vexen. Do you remember you're name?"

"My…name? It's…S-Sora?"

Dr. Vexen picks up a clipboard and scribbles something on it before turning back to me.

"How old are you Sora?"

"…18…"

"Do you have family?"

I lower my eyes to the sheets and think. I do remember floating in a bright light surrounded by memories but now…I can't recall a single one of them.

Dr. Vexen must have understood. "Fine…then you have amnesia. It doesn't seem to appear severe and the memories should come back to you in time. But now-"

"What happened…to me?"

Dr. Vexen sighs, irritated apparently. "You were almost hit by a car. Lucky for you someone saved you from a major impact, though due to the impact of the concrete you did earn amnesia."

He stands and strides to the door. Before he exits, he turns back to me, "I'll send your savior in. I'm sure your dying to meet him."

As the door shuts I let a sigh escape my lips. Running a hand through my brown spikes I sink down into the hospital bed.

The door opens and my sky blue eyes connect with emerald orbs. Spiked crimson hair falls to his shoulders and a reverse purple teardrop sits comfortably under each gleaming green eye.

As he stands in front of the closed door my breath catches in my throat.

I know him…but I don't know him at the same time.

"S-Sora?" comes the silky voice of the red head.

"That's me…"

He strides over to my bedside in an instant.

"Why are you here? Hallows City is a long way from Destiny Islands."

I eye him curiously, "Who are you? What are you talking about?"

The man's expression blanks and his face darkens. With a deep breath he sits down on the edge of my bed.

"My name's Axel, got it memorized this time?" I nod slowly and he continues. "When you were 14, your friend Riku opened the door to darkness. Your island was destroyed and you got a Keyblade in return."

Not sure why, I flinch from the words. A few stray memories float back into my mind; me with the 'Keyblade' striking down people in black cloaks and creatures that strike me as 'Heartless'.

"Axel…I want to forget…I want a new beginning. Please don't make me go back to my home."

"What about Riku, Kairi, Namine, and…Roxas?" he asks with hurt in his voice.

The names hit home and I shift over onto my side facing the open window instead of Axel's side.

The only one that I have any idea about is Roxas. As I floated in the bright light I felt a piece of me leaving…that must have been Roxas.

"Um…Axel…Roxas is dead. When I was in the light…he kind of moved on without me."

Axel puts his head in his hands, massaging his temples. "Well, can't help that…weird that he went without you though. But Sora…where exactly do you plan on staying?"

I roll back over, "I don't know."

Axel straightens up, "Aren't you scared?"

Taking a deep breath I put on my façade, "Nope, not at all!"

I smile brightly and he seems to believe me. Thank God…I dodged one hell of a bullet.

"Sora…you're lying. Tell me the truth." he demands.

I stare at the redhead, dumbfounded. No matter how bad my amnesia is I know how I've acted. I live behind a mask of courage and happiness.

I shake my head no. Before I could even think of rolling over completely a hand catches my shoulder.

"You're going to stay with me. But Sora…if people come looking for you, you are going to have to open up. I know that due to your journey you've had to consider other's feelings above your own."

I gaze into those emerald orbs that hold so much concern and worry I feel as though my mask I put on is melting slowly away.

Axel stands and starts toward the door, "I'm going to go see when you can leave." As he walks out the door my body grows cold.

I'm not sure how many minutes pass. But that doesn't matter because I feel so much better when Axel walks back into the room.

"Vexen said you can leave tomorrow. I have to go but I'll be back to take you home." the redhead informs me.

The way he says home makes me want to spring up and leave this second. I want to go with him so bad it makes me itch to get moving.

With a quick turn Axel starts back out the door.

"Axel…wait?"

He turns back and raises an eyebrow, "Yeah Sora?"

I take a deep breath and prop myself up on my elbows. "Promise you'll be back?"

"I promise." he answers without hesitation.

I let a real smile pull at the corners of my mouth. Axel flashes a grin before leaving me, only to return again.

As I sink down into the bed, Dr. Vexen strides back into the room. "Get your sleep. In the morning you'll be up bright and early so you can leave."

Curious I turn to the closed window, "What time is it?"

"Around ten at night, so go back to sleep, if you have any severe head pain there will be a nurse here in just a little while."

With my nod he turns on his heel and walks out, leaving me in silence where I instantly fall asleep.