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He really didn't want to leave everyone behind, but it was necessary. He only had half a heart! What good was he like this?

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"I've thought about it. I've decided," she had said, "that the Organization will create havoc on the world. They must be stopped. As it is, Sora cannot stop them alone; his friends can't, either. You're half of him, Roxas, remember that. If you go to him, the world will be a better place."

But what did he care for the world?

"You won't disappear." she continued on. "Instead, you'll be whole again. The strength of you and Sora will combine and be something incredibly formidable against the Organization. They no longer will be unstoppable, and you'll no longer be empty."

"I'll forget you guys," the blonde countered darkly.

"You won't forget us, Roxas; instead, you'll remember us. We'll all meet again, someday, so don't worry. It's for the best."

Roxas slammed his palms on the table and stood up, quivering with rage.

"You're only saying it's for the best because I was never supposed to exist!"

"Roxas, please don't-"

And he left.

He had teleported to Sunset Terrace and strolled around to cool off his temper. Roxas simply couldn't understand why it had to be this way, and still was barely grasping the facts Namine had given him. His feet stopped on the platform where the train would leave shortly. The train looked intensely repulsive.

"Train leaving for Twilight Town!" A man hollered. Roxas stepped aboard, and the doors shut behind him. Inside the locomotive car, he was the only one and had no difficulty finding a seat. He sank into the nearest, crossed his arms, and brooded the entire ride back to Twilight Town.

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While Namine had said that he would be whole again, that he wouldn't forget them all, that he would meet them all again, he doubted her. Everything pointed out that he was alone and would always be alone. Roxas just wasn't like all the others, and never would be.

He hugged his knees to his chest and buried his face in them. "I won't forget them, maybe, but they'll forget me for sure," he thought. The jump off the station tower looked tremendously inviting, suddenly.

"Got room for one more?"

Startled, Roxas lifted his head to determine the source of the voice.

"Axel," he breathed out. His best friend wouldn't take this any better than he would; worse, if possible.

"I hear you're leaving us," the man continued. "You were going to leave us all, and without a word."

"Yeah." He had no defense. "I spoke with Namine," he paused, swallowing his fear. "about being whole."

"Yeah, I can imagine it's hard having only half a heart," the red-head uttered, lowering himself down to sit.

Was that supposed to mean something?

"Roxas," The Flurry called softly, catching the blonde's attention.

"Do you... Do you really have to go? I know how it is to be lonely, you didn't forget that did you?"

"Of course not, but I have to do this."

"Oh, well I know..."

"But," Roxas added, "she said that I wouldn't forget. She says we'll all meet again." He paused, then continued, "I don't know, but, I'd like a home."

"Huh? But aren't you happy here with us?"

"Well yeah, but it's not home. When I'm whole, then I'll be home."

"Yeah, that'd be nice."

Unsure of what to say next, Axel produced two Sea Salt Ice cream bars and handed one to Roxas. Although he was surprised, the blonde took the treat and began to nibble on it with his best friend.

"So," Axel began, breaking the small silence they had, "do you think this other person will really let you come back?"

"Maybe. You'll be the first person I'll visit, if I can. We could meet right here, where we're sitting."

"Yeah, I'd like that."

"Axel, I'm going to miss you and the Organization... a whole lot."

"And are you telling me who you're leaving us for?"

"Yeah. It's the Keyblade Master, Sora."

"Ah, that guy." In the corner of his eye Roxas saw his friend viciously bite off a corner of the ice cream.

"He had better take good care of you and let you visit."

For a long while the two of them sat in silence, enjoying each other's company while it would last.

At last, The Key of Destiny felt the tingling surge go through his body and he knew it was time. Thoughts raced through his head. What would he say? How could he leave like this? It was too soon – he wasn't ready! The light wasn't waiting, though; it wrapped around the two and began to pull at Roxas.

"You have to let go. It's time," it said.

He wanted so badly to cry.

"Axel, I love you," he stated, his most heartfelt smile on his face.

The blonde thought at first his best friend wouldn't respond, but he saw the tears in Axel's eyes and understood that the man was choking up.

"Roxas, I love you too."

And he was gone.

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Even without Sora, he suddenly felt complete.