-1Title: Meaning of a Nobody
Author: Chibi Envy Chan
Rating: PG-13
Warning: None.

Pairing: Hinted Axel/Roxas
Summary: Roxas thinks too much so says Axel.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts.

Searching throughout the entire castle, Axel couldn't find him. He combed through the basement, much to the irritation of the three who resided there. Then he searched the rest of the castle, floor by floor until he wound up on the roof.

Still, there was no Roxas. The youngest member hadn't been sent out, otherwise, he would know about it. Asking the others was out of the question. He really, really didn't want to lower his I.Q. or make them think he actually wanted to associate with them.

"If I were Roxas, where would I go?"

"Far away from a nobody named Axel. I seriously thought he had more intelligence."

"What makes you say that?" Axel growled.

The only female nobody laughed pointedly at him. "He's hanging out with you of all people. He could do much better."

"Screw you."

"You're not my type, and not all the money in the world would make me consider."

Number VIII was definitely tempted to throw his chakrams at her retreating back, so very tempted. He needed to Roxas now.

Out in a nearby field, Roxas stared into the cloudless sky. He wondered how he came to be, where was his heart, and why did they exist. Surely, they, nobodies, had a purpose for living, for being here.

"Oy, I've been looking everywhere for you."

Roxas felt someone sit next to him. He didn't have to look to know who it was. "I needed to spend time with my thoughts."

"Oh? What are you thinking about?"

"Have you ever wondered how we came to be?"

The older nobody shrugged. "I'm here. Isn't that enough? Don't worry about it. It's bad for your health and makes you get wrinkles."

The blond didn't move or bat an eye. "I'm serious about this. All I know is that we used to have hearts, used to be somebody before this happened."

"So you want your old life back?"

"In a way, yes. At least then I would have a purpose for existing." Sometimes, he wished he could float through life like those clouds on the wind. They had a purpose even if it was wandering aimlessly, dropping water down on people.

"I wouldn't."

Roxas was perplexed. He thought all the nobodies wanted hearts. "Why?"

"Because I wouldn't have met you. If we were somebodies, I'd never get to know you. You know how the saying goes, 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' I guess I'm saying make the most of what you have. If you keep looking on the other side, you'll miss out on what you have. Look to the future, not the past is what I say."

Roxas was rendered speechless. It was such a simple idea, but he still wondered about his life, his purpose, and his future.

"You okay there?" Axel asked, hearing nothing for awhile. He had been tempted to tickle him, but those key blades were extremely painful, During their first meeting, he had the pleasure of getting to know them intimately.

"Yeah, I suppose." Roxas finally sat up, his coat covered with grass. He could care less about his appearance.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

How could he explain this? Axel was such a simple guy. Yet, sometimes, simplicity was better. "I don't know. I have too many questions. Axel, I'm not like you. I can't accept simple answers. There has to be more."

"More than?"

"More than this. We fight and fight, but there has to be something else. I guess I want to find a reason for existing. I want to find a purpose."

"Can't help you there," Axel said, starting to pick on the grass off of Roxas, who didn't complain or push him away. The green didn't look good on the black, and there were some tan ones. Someone needed to take care of this lawn. Actually, let nature take care of it. They had enough to worry about.

"I know," Roxas sighed. Life was complicated or was he making it more complex than it really was? "I want to thank you."

"For what?" He couldn't remember anything lately that warranted gratitude.

"For being here," Roxas replied. "For being my friend. For being yourself." He could go on and on, but he didn't want the older nobody to get a big head.

"Uh, you're welcome. I'm here for you any time. We're best friends, right?"

The blond nodded his head. "Best friends. Looks like we'd better go back." It was getting late, and it was his turn to cook. Actually, he was the only one who could make a decent meal without burning it or give someone food poisoning.

"Sure," Axel said, following his best friend.

If someone were to ask, he would have to say he had a heart.

His name was Roxas.