Author's note: Here's the thing. This is my first fanfic and it's sooooooooo stressing.. DISCLAIMER TIME!!
I, however much I want to, do not own Lea (Axel) and other KH characters or Kingdom Hearts. I only own my OCs and err.. the plot..

Anyhow, enjoy XD

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Mother's POV

I woke up because of a sudden scream. I looked out my window and saw him, my young red-spiky haired Lea. I screamed on top of my lungs and ran towards him. I scooped him up from the ground and made a dash towards the house. My name is Sophiara dé Fioré and I'm the mother of the red-spike haired boy. Lea Leonhart. Memories suddenly rushing through my mind. I suddnly remember when he was only 16....

* * *

"Lea!!" I shouted at my only son.

"Yes mother?" he said cheeks red, after chasing the dogs.

"I want you to help me with something." This would be the time where I hugged him and tell him to do chores. But not today, today is special. It was his birthday. As I reminded myself not to spoil the surprise, I bent down and asked him whether he knew what sort of event is going on today.

"Is it the annual swimming competition?? Wait, that's 3 more days.. Hmm...." he was thinking. His expression clearly shows he can't think of another guess. So, I told him to go change since we're going to the market.

"Mother!! I'm done changing!!" He shouted

"Yes, dear! I'll be coming down, wait a moment, please!" I shouted from upstairs.

* * *

"Good afternoon, ma'am. How can I help you?" the gentleman behind the counter said.

"Well, good sir. I would like to have some flour, eggs and milk." I said.

"How many eggs, ma'am?" He asked again.

"Make it 10 or so." I replied.

"Thank you ma'am. That would be 150, please."

"Here's the money. Thank you."

I walked out from the store and saw Lea bounding towards me and gave me the supplies.

"What are they for, mother? Why do we need 16 candles? Why so many sugar? Will there be no wood today? I can chop some if you want." He asked so many questions.

"No, dear. Just wait and see." I replied with a smile.

We came back to the house to find my husband, Leonardo, sitting there. When he saw us, he stood up and whispered, "Everything ready, dear?"

"All set, beloved." I said. "I just need some time for the cake. Please shove him out from the house first."

"Hey, Lea. D'ya wanna play catch with yer old man?" My husband asked with his famous pirate accent.

"Catch? My favourite game!! Well, what are ya waiting for? Let's go, pops!!" Lea shouted.

Finally, now since they're gone, I can work something out!! I said to myself. Here we go. I mixed the eggs, milk and flour together to make the first batch of cake. Some vanilla would do.. Where did I put it.. Right!! There it is!!

After what seems like forever, I made a big cake. It was square and had chocolate icing. The words "Happy Birthday, Lea Leonhart." Was written on top of it. I made some flowers at the end of the cake. I put all 16 candles on it and now, it's done.

I called Lea and my husband, Leonardo, back. I turned the fire off so the room would be dark.

"Lea," I began. "Stay there, darling." I lit up the candles and my husband sang the song.

"Woah!! Mother, father!! You can't spend that much of money for me!!" He said startled. My husband laughed and pat his back.

"My boy, today is a very special day for you and I want you to feel special." Leonardo was really something. I'm lucky to have him for a husband.

* * *

But now, that's only a memory. Right now, I'm standing in front of a man who burnt the castle. A man whom I thought had a calm and collected manner. A man who I used to call my son.

I stared at him, anger in my eyes, hoping he would notice. But Lea just hung his head down. He's 20 now. I can't imagine him acting like he wasn't suppose to.

"Lea!! What were you thinking???" I shouted.

"I was only trying to avenge father!" He growled.

"Oh Lea." I am not a woman who gets angry easily. So when I did get angry, it would be nasty. "I know the empire killed him, but that doesn't mean you can burn the entire castle!!"

"It wasn't dad's fault!! You know that more than I do." His voice quivering.

Oh no, what have I done? I cursed myself for letting him now what had happened to his father. Leonardo, was a wise man. He died because of us. The empire knew, I was a sorceress, an enemy towards the empire. He died saving us, saying he was the only wizard in the house. Unfortunately, Lea also gained my trait, of fire that is.

I hugged my dear son. He was on the verge of crying, I just knew it. I could also tell that his tears won't fall.

* * *

"For burning the whole castle," The Queen said, "From this day forth, you are banished from this empire. You and your son."

The punishment was harsh, but we accepted it. The Queen was waiting for us to beg for forgiveness, but since we were very hard-headed, we refused to beg. The Queen wasn't so satisfied. Angrily, she turned her back and marched towards her burnt-down castle.

I was actually happy for Lea burning the castle. It made that stuck-up Queen realize that some of the citizens DID defy her. The previous Queen wasn't like this. Oh no, Queen Elizabeth was a gentle, kind and a very wise woman. She would help her people when needed. She was like a mother to us all, when she died, everyone grieved for her death. Even the animals seemed to have the sadness in their hearts. After 4 months of grief, her daughter appointed herself Queen of all the empire.

I giggled as we walked pass the empire gate. Lea was quite confused and his expression shows a question.

"No, Lea. I'm not crazy yet." I managed to say that and continued on giggling. I was just so happy seeing the Queen flushed and stormed off angryly towards her now burnt-down castle. I repeat, it was truly a sight to behold.