Beginning A/N:

I thought about it long and hard, and some didn't want this story to end, so I decided to make the sequel! All while writing my other story at the same time. I hope it's as good as the original. (If you haven't read it, then this won't make any sense to you. Please, please, read the original before reading this. Or reread it before hand.)- Speaking of the original, I gave it a complete once over. Revising it, and adding in some things I really should have mentioned while the story was being written. I (heavily) apologize for that... It's one of my faults.

Contains: AkuRoku, , violence, swearing, crude humor, and lovely romancing. You have been warned! XD

Chapter One: Surprise, Surprise

(Roxas's P.O.V)

I was awoken by the sound of my window slamming shut. I jumped and glanced around the room, but no one was there. I looked upwards and something was on my ceiling: a shadow like figure. At first, I thought it was my imagination, that was soon put to rest as the figure landed on me. Thus knocking me down. However, I wasn't scared. I knew what it was, it was Axel Furga, my vampire boyfriend. "Hey, love you awake?" He asked in a whisper.

I looked over at my clock which read: 2:00am, I glared at Axel. "No, but I sure am now..." I grumbled. Axel and I have been together seven months now. Our first meeting wasn't what one would call... 'romantic.' I had broken into his unkept Manor, (which was just up the road) and he attacked me. I forgave him and we've been together ever since, despite our squabbles. He also liked to surprise visit me, no matter the time of day or night. Which I used to find really sweet. However, it stopped being sweet after receiving them at two in the morning!

Axel got off of me and flicked on my light, which blinded me. I snapped my eyes shut then hissed like he would when he was angry. I heard him chuckle. "Oh sorry, didn't mean to blind you." *You jackass, you knew very well it would!* Once my eyes adjusted, I threw a pillow at him. "Hey, now what was that for? I haven't seen you in a week and you throw things at me." He glared at me, I wasn't fazed. I wasn't in the mood to deal with his attitude. "I missed you." He then pouts.

I gave him a sarcastic smile, "Axel...hunny... It's two in the morning. I'm very tired and I worked all afternoon." I dove back under the blankets. "I love you, I've missed you too, but come back later ok?" I started going back to sleep, only to have him pounce on me. I groaned, I was very cranky. I was on my feet all afternoon, serving (some) snotty and ungrateful customers. I work as a waiter at Silvia's Diner four days a week now. I'm saving up for a car, I just got my license last month. But until I get said car, it's the bus for me for school. For work, my co-worker Julia gives me a ride there and back.

Axel didn't go away, he just shut off the light and laid next to me. Next he pulled the blanket off from my face and stole a kiss. "I love you too. I'm sorry I woke you up." I couldn't help but forgive him. He was hard to stay mad at.

"Yeah, yeah... Just don't ever wake me up like that again babe." I yawned and held him close to me. Not long after that I'd fallen back to sleep.

The Following Afternoon:

I woke up late in the afternoon, groggy, but happy. Today was August 13th my boyfriend's birthday. Thankfully I didn't work or have class on Tuesday's and I could get everything together. I just hope nothing would go wrong. I looked in my closet to find Axel sleeping upside down. I was dying to give him a rude awakening like he'd done to me this morning, but I chose not to. I had a busy day ahead of me. I knelt down and gave him a little kiss before shutting the closet door. I then go into the living room.

Dad had gone to work on an out of town case and wouldn't be back until tomorrow sometime. Which means I'm going to have to ride the bus to the mall. I sighed and grabbed my keys off the wall hook. I also grabbed some spare change lying on the coffee table. I then headed out the front door, locking it behind me. After that, I walked to the bus stop which took some time.

As I stood there waiting, I noticed a semi-muscular woman wearing an all white uniform with a red cape. She was sitting on the bench, occasionally I'd catch her staring at me. She was pale and had short dark brown curly hair. I saw that there was something attached to her red belt, it looked like a sword. I doubted it was real, probably just a cosplay prop. She also had a silver badge on her chest. I couldn't see much on the badge other than a giant number 36. *Man that's a neat cosplay, I wonder what Anime it's from. The convention isn't for another two months... Yet she's dressed up?*

The bus arrived, I put change in the coin dispenser and sat in the back by the window. The brunette woman was soon to follow; only she sat by the window to the left of me. I put in my earphones and turned on some music. Every few minutes or so I'd catch her staring at me... Well mostly at my neck. At first I wondered why, then I remembered Axel's bite hadn't completely gone away. I put my hand over the wound and looked away. I felt a little embarrassed, because I'd forgotten to put a bandage over it.

When the bus finally arrived at the mall, I stepped off and headed inside. Once again she followed me, keeping her distance. I wanted to find out what her deal was, as I turned around to confront her. She was gone... For now at least. I rolled my eyes and walked towards the jewelry shop. I had ordered a custom necklace for Axel for his birthday. (This would be the gift I'd give him when I got him alone.) Since he melted his old broken one into a locket for me. (Which I wear every day.) Also, I had already bought his other present, a new black jacket, it wasn't too expensive, still I hoped it would fit him right.

I entered the shop, and approached the counter. A man of average height was standing behind it. He was blonde and had a charming smile. I saw on his name tag, the name Jayce. "Hello there how can I help you?" He said.

"Hi, I'm here to pick a necklace I ordered. It should be under the name Haven." I told him. Jayce went over to the register and starting looking through a pile of papers sitting near it. Muttering to himself as he searched for a filled out order form.

I waited patiently, because I wasn't in any hurry, I had till sunset. I watched as Jayce looked through more of the papers. Then after about five minutes he finds the order form. I went over to the register. "Yep your order is in the back, I'll go grab it for you." He placed the order form in front of me, I read it over and made sure there weren't any mistakes on it. I hand it back to him and he goes to the back.

Within minutes Jayce came back with a small black velvet box. He set it on the counter and opened it, and my god the pendent was beautiful. It was white gold and diamond shaped. Sadly they couldn't put a gem in the center, it would cost more money... Money I don't have... Instead I had them engrave an A in the middle."I have to say, you have good taste. I'm sure your special sweetheart will love it." I gave Jayce a friendly smile. *I'm sure Axel will love this.*

"Thank you," I get my wallet and pulled out what's left of the money I made at work. Along with some cash I withdrew yesterday. The necklace was pricy, but it'll be worth it. Once I paid for it, Jayce wrapped it up for me and handed it to me in a small bag. *Sweet I don't have to wrap this one myself.* I told Jayce thanks and goodbye, then went on my way. After walking out of the store my stomach growled...I haven't eaten anything since last night... I searched around the mall for the food court. Eventually, I found a place to get something, my favorite: McDonald's. Good thing I had a bit of money left.

As I sat down at a table near a window. I noticed out of the corner of my eye, the brunette woman in the white outfit watching me from a distance. It was starting to piss me off. *Just what does she want with me?!* She then pulled out a tablet and started fiddling with it.

Once I was done eating, I throw away my garbage. It was then I decide to confront this so called stalker. However, as I got closer, I bumped into someone. A good friend of mine, Xion Madison. She is a Dark Witch that can cast curses and what not. I met her when I first moved here at the town library. "Hey Roxas." She said cheerfully. I looked behind her saw the brunette make eye contact with me. I broke it off and looked back at Xion. She was dressed in a Gothic Lolita type dress. Her usual style.

Xion looked confused and turned around. Her eyes go wide she grabbed my wrist and started to pull me away. My guess is that she knows who that lady was. "Has she been following you around very long?" Xion asked, there was worry in her voice. I nodded. "Shit... Axel has to know about this asap...And man, he's going to be pissed."

*Wait Axel knows that chick? Great just how many other women does he know?* A wave of jealously came over me. "Whoa, who the hell is that woman? And more importantly, how does she know Axel?"

Xion rolled her eyes, she could probably see I was jealous. Even though I never needed to be. From what I've seen, Axel has been very faithful to me. Although sometimes he'd use that hypnotic charm of his to get free stuff. "Roxas, that woman is a vampire hunter. She almost killed Axel before. She's the one I saved him from, her name is Melissa Gurina. Now come on we'd better get you back to your house. I'll drive you." *Well, I feel like an idiot, but I've never seen a vampire hunter...So how was I supposed to know? Maybe I shouldn't assume things so quickly.*

"Ok... And we need to get Kendel. You do know what today is right?" I told Xion. She looked confused. "Axel's birthday?" I waited for her to respond.

(Kendel is also a witch, though I don't know what kind. She was once a cursed cat who could only take human form when need be. She is also Axel's closet friend, along with Xion. After defeating Maxwell a while back, Kendel's curse broke off earlier than expected. Everyone was so happy. Especially Axel, not only can she use her magic and not have to be a cat anymore. There's also no need for her to walk around naked all the time. However, she would every once in a while just to piss off Axel. Which I thought to be funny.)

Xion smacked her forehead, "oh right. I forgot. Whoops. Been so busy with filling out job applications it slipped my mind. I think I still have his gift in my trunk though." She said as we walked to her car. The car was a nice one too. Her parents got it for her as a graduation present. It was black with a purple skull on the trunk. "We'll tell him about Melissa later. Wouldn't want him to be upset about this... Not today at least." I nodded, then get inside and she drives by the Manor. Kendel hopped in the backseat. She was dressed in blue-jean shorts and a cropped red tank top, no shoes and her long orange hair flowed free. We all go to my house and wait for night fall.

It was about eight when I heard my closet upstairs creak open. We shut off the lights in the living room and hid behind the front of the couch. Then I remembered there wasn't any point of making it dark. Axel had night vision. Oh well, he wasn't expecting any surprises. He's never really liked his birthday, says it's pointless. I beg to differ, not every day someone turns one hundred twenty-one right? Hopefully on this second twenty-first birthday... he doesn't end up getting hit by a car later on...

"Any reason all the lights are off? Hello?" I heard Axel say. Kendel used her magic to make the lights turn on.

Xion, Kendel and I popped out and yelled, "Surprise! Happy birthday Axel!" We were smiling. Axel though, he screamed, jumped and clung to the ceiling. We all looked up at him, he looked back and hissed at us like an angry cat. The girls and I started laughing. *Didn't think undead vampires could have heart attacks.* We expected him to be laughing with us... That wasn't the case.

Axel soon came down from the ceiling and didn't look happy. "Roxas... The hell?! I told you I don't like birthdays." He sounded so mad. "All of you knew that in fact." Kendel walked up to him and punched his arm. He wasn't fazed. Xion rolled her eyes and looked furious. As for me I felt a bit heartbroken, and then fury arose within. I grabbed the box that was sitting on the couch. Wanting to just throw it at him. Maybe smack him in the face with it too!

"Fine... Forget it then." I shoved the boxed up coat into him hard. "Must of just wasted my time and money planning this for you, you ungrateful jackass." I said in an angry voice. I then went into my room, slamming the door behind me. I looked at the other gift I'd spent the last of my extra money on. It was sitting on my desk, I just shoved it into a drawer and threw myself forward on to the bed.

I then hear my door open. If it was Axel I would throw more than just a pillow at him."Roxas?" However, it was Xion. "You going to be ok?" *Define ok!* I felt her sit on the bed. I didn't answer her, I was too upset to say anything at the moment. I rolled my eyes and sighed rather loudly. "I'll take that as a no... Anyway, I'm just as angry about it as you." *Angry doesn't even begin to describe what I'm feeling right now!* I tightly grip on to the pillow.

"Well if it makes you feel better, Kendel yelled at him. I did too." I heard her laugh, but it didn't make me feel better. Yelling never made any situation better. I take in a calming breath, then buried my face into my pillow. *Please go away...* "I can see you want to be alone. I'll be in the living room if you need me."

Xion soon left the room, lightly closing the door behind her. I rolled on to my back and stared at the ceiling. Then a few minutes later my door is thrown open, I didn't bother to see why. That was until I heard a loud thud and my door slam shut. I jolt up and see Axel lying face down on my carpet. "You better apologize to him you blood-sucking bastard! He planned all this just for you! Magic blocks the door and windows. So don't even try escaping until you fix this mess!" It was Kendel yelling at him obviously. I heard her stomp away. I just laid back on the bed and tried ignoring him.

"Ow... That hurt... Damn it Kendel..." I looked at Axel for a quick second, then turned away. "Love, I'm sorry..." I just rolled my eyes. Again trying to ignore him. Alas, it failed.

"Fuck you." I said coldly. Not bothering to care whether or not I hurt his feelings. He sure hurt mine by acting like that.

I hear him groan. "Don't be like that... It's just.. You knew I didn't like my birthday." I felt him lay next to me. I scooted away, or tried to. He pulled me close to him. I just folded my arms not even acknowledging his affection. "Please look at me...I really am sorry."

I sighed and turned around. I noticed he was wearing the new long leather jacket I bought him. *Well then, guess it fits him just fine. Hmph.* "You really hurt my feelings you know that? I spent two weeks planning this. I... I was all excited, and couldn't wait... I thought you'd be happy..." I felt myself getting chocked up. "Instead you acted like a complete jerk face... When all I wanted...was for you is to have...a birthday you'd love and cherish."

Axel touched my face and then ran his hand through my hair. "Can we start it over?" He gave me a kiss, I wanted to pull away. I didn't, I kissed back. "I promise I won't be a jerk face about it this time..." He sounded sincere, I sighed and gave in as always. *Damn it! How come I can't stay mad at you?*

"Alright. No take backs." I told him. Axel got off the bed and stood up. "By the way, that jacket looks really good on you." I hopped off the bed and stood in front of him, next he started modeling himself. I couldn't help but smile.

"Thank you. It's a bit of a change from my other one." Axel sighed, "ah well. That one was old anyway, I like this one better." He gave me a smile, showing those sharp fangs. Fangs that could very well kill me, but he only kills people who deserve it. You know like serious criminals, huge perverts and what not. Though, I still wonder if there are other vampires out there that are the same way. So far, Axel's the only vampire I've seen in this town. Well aside from Maxwell and his small coven, but they're dead and gone. (They were all evil sons of a bitches!)

"No problem..." I looked over at my desk. "Oh I have something else for you..." I walked passed him, and opened the drawer. I felt him wrap his arm around my waist. My fingers wrapped around the bag's handle and I pulled it from the drawer. Axel kept trying to peek in the bag. "Hey, wait a minute mister nosy." I giggled and pulled the small gift out.

Axel lets go of me, I turned around and hand him the small box. "It's so tiny." I watched as his sharp nails slice the wrapping paper off. He looked confused at first. I started to get a bit nervous, I wondered if he was even going to like it. He opened the box and his jaw dropped. My heart started to pound in my ears. "This is... Just wow.. It's beautiful." Axel sounded happy, I breathed a sigh or relief. He took the pendent out and put it around his neck. The chain on it wasn't too long; the necklace looked really nice with his new jacket.

I smiled at him. "Glad you like it." Before I could move he had me in an embrace. I gasped because of how fast he did it. "Happy Birthday again, Axel." I threw my arms around him, leaned up on my tip toes and I kissed him lightly. When I pulled back he looked disappointed. "Babe? What's the matter?" I played with his shirt.

"That was hardly a birthday kiss." Axel smirked, and started gliding his hands along my sides. It drove me crazy when he did things like that. "Let's try it again, love." Before I could respond, his lips pushed against mine, he lightly bit my bottom lip. Which drove me even crazier. I threw my arms around him again and we kissed ever so passionately.

My fingers ran through his red hair, his hands explored my body. My room was getting really hot... For me at least. He then goes for my neck, I felt his fangs poke my skin. "Go ahead. Bite me, I want it." I breathed. Next he bites down, sending my body into a world of sweet bliss. I moaned softly. Not long after, he stops biting, and yanks me into another hot kiss. This had made me so damn horny, that it wasn't even funny!

I pulled back so that I could take a breather. My heart was pounding, my mind was racing. "Now that's a birthday kiss." Axel winked. He still had his arms around me. I bite my lower lip, I was burning with desire right now. "Love? You ok?" I couldn't take it, I wanted him in my pants. I shove him on to the bed. "Whoa there.." He said playfully.

"I want you, right now. Take off all your clothes." I didn't give him time to respond. I got on top of him, kissing him hard and heavy. All while trying to rip his clothes off. I thought I was winning this time. He then shifted his weight and was now on me. I was again defeated. *It'd be nice if I won for a change!*

Axel had a huge grin on his face. "Oh really now? Naughty Roxas., but are you sure you're ok with this?" I nodded, "Then you may have me." I pulled him into a kiss. I was sure, I wanted this. I felt it was long enough and we loved each other.

As we were about to really get into it, my door was pushed open. "Oh my..." It was Xion, Axel and I look at her. Her face was red, she was just standing there. I groaned, and was no longer in the mood. "It just got quiet... and-"

"Ever heard of knocking?!" I glared at her. However, I can't be angry with her. I did forget her and Kendel were here. I guess it's really my own fault for not locking the door.

"Sorry... Didn't think you two would be getting it on." She laughed. Axel got off me and sat on the side of my bed. I sat up as well and scooted close to him. He placed his hand on mine, Xion smiled. "Glad you two have made up. I'll take Kendel home, you guys have your time together." She snapped her fingers and the spells off the doors and windows were released.

After that Xion left with Kendel. Axel and I now had the house to ourselves. I leaned on his shoulder and sighed. Having been pulled out of a wonderful moment. It's a downer. "You ok?" Axel asked and he intertwined his fingers with mine.

"Yeah, just bummed." I sighed. My eyes wondered around my room.

"About Xion ruining our moment, right?" I heard Axel chuckle. I looked at him weird. Thought he'd be just as annoyed by it as I was. Still maybe it wasn't time for us to get that close. Even though I wanted to. I nodded in response. "Awww, how can I cheer you up, love?" He said in a tender voice.

"Just hold me, please." I told him. He keeps me close to him. I snuggled into his chest. I've grown used to him not having a heartbeat. Or the fact he's as cold as ice. However, there was this part of me that wished he could be alive with me. Sad to say that'll never happen. Whether Axel is alive or undead, I loved him. Who knows, maybe I'll be a vampire with him someday and this whole thing won't be an issue.

The next day, I woke up at seven and started getting ready for college. My classes didn't start until nine. However, the latest bus wasn't here until eight. I looked to see Axel sound asleep in my bed. Once I was ready, I go over to the bed and gave him a kiss. As I'm about to leave, he pulls me back on the bed. It amazes me how he can just come in and out of sleep so fast. "Axel I have to get to school." I said with a smile.

"I know, but I like seeing you off." I heard him yawn. He seemed to be really tired. He must spent half the night feeding after I passed out. Which was roughly around eleven. I run my fingers through that mane of his. Axel seemed to like it whenever I did that.

"Alright come on then. I have to hurry." I told him. Axel let me go and dragged himself out of bed. All he was wearing was his fleece pants... It caused me to blush. *Goddamn he's gorgeous!* His shirt was laying on my floor. I picked it up and handed it to him. He took it and threw it over himself.

Axel walked me to the front door. I zipped up my hoodie, for it would be a bit chilly out today. He smiled and hugged me close. I hugged him back, he tilted my head back and gave me a light kiss. "Have a good day my love." He said in a tender voice.

"Aw, thank you. I'll be sure to." I told him as he opened the front door for me. As I stepped out, he lightly smacked my rear. By the time I turned around, he'd already shut and locked the door. *He's something else...* I laughed to myself as I made my way to the transit bus that would take me to school: Destiny Square Institute for the Arts or D.S.I.A... That bus ended up being very late.

It took about fifteen minutes for the bus to arrive at the school. As soon as those doors opened, I bolted out of the bus. I ran to class as fast as I could. Holding my laptop/school bag against my chest. Wouldn't want it smacking into anything while I'm running. I had managed to make it just before the lecture started. I found a seat by Riku. Yep, Sora's buddy Riku goes here too. Which is pretty cool. I've sat by him since the first day of class. It was nice to see someone here that I knew. Riku was tall with long silver hair, and had a good build. He's also really attractive, but my heart belonged to Axel.

I leaned back in the chair and take in a few heavy breaths. "That was close. Freaking bus." I noticed Riku looking at me funny. I returned his look and he laughed. I sat up straight and began setting up for class.

"Bus late again?" Riku asked with a chuckle. I shoot him a glare. It didn't faze him, my glares didn't seem to have an affect on anyone... All because of my baby face. "Don't give me that look. Anyway, if you'd like. I can take you to and from school. That way you don't have to take the bus." Riku suggested. I stared at him for a moment. This is the first he's offered since school started a couple of weeks ago.

"That would be wonderful. I hate the bus. It smells weird and people stare at me." I told him as I booted up my laptop. Once it was working, I open it up to my desktop and pull up my latest project. It was a picture I drew of Axel's Manor. Only I drew it in the way it used to look before it went under. I started adding the finishing touches on it. The picture was turning out beautifully.

"Alright. Starting tomorrow. I'll be picking you up at eight thirty. Sound ok Roxas?" Riku said. I look at him and responded with a nod. "Cool, you want to hangout some time?" I raised and eyebrow, wondering what this sudden interest to hang out came from. I mean, I hardly ever spoke to him outside of school. Other than when he and Sora would include me in something.

"Sure? Fine with me. It'll have to be on a day I don't work. Would Saturday be good?" I suggested to Riku. He leaned back in his chair and appeared lost in thought. Within a minute he responded to me with a nod. I smiled, then the lecture began.

While sitting in said lecture, my mind was elsewhere. About this so called vampire hunter named Melissa Gurina. I knew these hunters hunted and killed vampires. But why would one be following me? A normal human being. I was confused, and it bothered me. Yet again another one of Axel's enemies from the past appears. Only this one is human and not another (evil) vampire. Human or not this is bad, and he has to be told about it tonight.

My classes for the day have ended and I met Riku in the parking lot. He drove me home, while in the car, him and I just talked. He kept telling me how much different I am from Sora. And how talented I was. It was flattering. I told Riku he was a good artist too, but he insisted my work was better.

"I'm serious Roxas. You're an amazing artist." Riku again praised me. "Seriously where did this talent of yours come from?"

"Again thanks Riku. As for the talent, I just sorta started drawing as a kid and kept practicing at it." I replied with and gave a halfhearted laugh. I kept looking out the window. Thinking of how to tell Axel about that hunter woman. Her being here terrifies me. I don't want her taking him from me. My heart hurts at the thought of losing Axel. I almost lost him before. I never want to feel that again.

"Everything ok there?" I heard Riku ask in a concerned voice.

"Yeah, just a little spacey today. Got a lot on my mind. No need to worry." Which is partly true. However, there's no way I could tell Riku what's going on. He'd think I was nuts.

Riku sighed, "alright if you say so."

Riku pulled into the driveway, I thanked him. After that, I rushed through the door and go into my room quietly. Careful not to bother Axel, who is asleep in my bed. *Odd, usually he's in my closet hanging upside down when I come back from school.* He is buried under the blanket, hiding from the sun. I've yet to get curtains in here. I hurry and switch out of my school clothes and into my work uniform. Throwing on my hoodie from earlier in the process.

I look over at Axel again, he's still asleep. I pull the blanket away and kiss him lightly. "I'll be home at eight. Love you baby." I whispered to him. I then put the blanket back over him and left the room. I now wait for Julia to come pick me up at three.

Thankfully, she picked me up on time. I was at work five minutes early. I rush in and begin working. Tending to customers, some nice...some, not so nice. There was this one couple who just kept whispering about me, it was annoying. However, I'm used to that sort of thing.

My break was just five minutes away. As I was walking away from a table, I hear someone come in the diner. I went up to the front and put on a smile. "Hi, welcome to Silvia's Diner." It's then I saw Xion. She laughed, I rolled my eyes. "Just one ma'am?"

"Yes, Roxas just one. Such a formal greeting." Xion teased. I smiled and showed her to a table. She sat down, then I handed her a menu. "I'll have a coffee please?" I scribbled it down and grabbed it for her. As I set the drink on the table I noticed it was break time. But I had to finish up with Xion first.

"Anything you want to eat?" I asked politely. She looks at the menu.

"You know what I like Roxas. I love breakfast for dinner. A cheese omelet and hash-browns." Again I scribbled it down and run the order to the kitchen. I then decide to take my break. I grabbed myself a coffee and sit across from Xion. I let out a sigh. "Anyway, Roxas I came here to ask if you told Axel about Melissa yet. I haven't had the chance to."

I looked up at her and shook my head. "No I haven't. He was asleep when I got home from school. I didn't want to wake him." I told her.

"Alright. But I thought you should know that I saw her earlier. She had been following me since noon." Xion said in a worried voice. "Though I think I stopped seeing her about an hour ago. Which is a relief."

"Damn, tell you what. Meet me back at my house at eight. Pick up Kendel and we'll all talk about what we're going to do about this." I told her. Xion nodded, then sips her coffee.

For the rest of my break I just chat with Xion. Once it was over, her order came up and I served it to her. Then went back to other tables, making sure everyone was happy. Some were, some weren't. I'd get heat for giving a person something that was made wrong. It made me angry, but there's nothing I could do but smile and take it back to the chef. This job kind of sucks, but it pays and it keeps me busy.

I arrive home before my friends got there. My Dad is home meaning the discussion about Melissa will have to be kept quiet. I run up to my room, I find Axel sitting at my desk just reading. He was dressed in his usual clothes (a red shirt and black jeans.) He was very focused on the book he was reading. I go up behind him and wrapped my arms around his neck. I kissed him on the cheek and let him go. "Hey, good evening mister vampire."

"Hello love." He spoke softly. "How was your day?" Axel bookmarked his page and set the book down on the desk.

I replied with, "it was ok. Nothing out of the ordinary. Except for-" I'm then interrupted as Axel stood up and grabbed me. It's then he inhaled. "Axel? Everything ok?" I asked in a concerned voice. I then heard a low growl from Axel. Making me more concerned.

"Not really. I smell werewolf on you. Why?" Axel asked curiously. It's then he starts inspecting me. "No bites or scratches..." I looked at him like he was crazy.

"What the hell are doing?" I asked in an agitated tone. Axel ignores me and keeps doing whatever it was he was doing. I sighed, "to answer your question Axel. I have no idea why I'd have a werewolf smell on me. Unless, one decided it wanted to rub on me just to annoy you." I added in some sarcasm in that last part. Axel glared at me, I rolled my eyes.

"Don't be a smart-ass Roxas." Axel sighed and threw himself on my bed. I looked at him weird as I began to get changed into my pajamas. Not long after that there's a knock at my door. I open it and there stood Kendel and Xion. They looked very serious.

"You tell him yet Roxas?" Xion asked. I shook my head. "Alright, tell him now. I filled Kendel in on the way here." Kendel shut my door and leaned back on it. Her eyes focused on Axel.

"Just what is this about?" I saw Axel sit up. He looked very concerned. Xion and Kendel looked at me. "Love, what is going on?" He stood up.

I cleared my throat, then began speaking. "Some woman named Melissa was following me yesterday..." Before I could finish, Axel had me in his arms. "She didn't talk to me, she just followed me until Xion came up to me at the mall. After that, Melissa was gone."

Xion crossed her arms and looked towards Axel. "Melissa was following me earlier today. After some time she just left me alone." Kendel hasn't said a word since she came in. Which I found to be odd.

I heard a growl, "damn it! Why didn't you all say anything to me sooner?" I hold him tightly, and looked up at him. His eyes red and he sounded really pissed. I haven't seen him like this since the whole Maxwell incident.

"We wanted you to enjoy your birthday that's why... And before you blow another nut, she didn't attack me. It looked to me like she was just observing and taking notes." Xion explained to him with a tone. "Maybe she was thinking me or Roxas would lead her to your whereabouts."

It's then I see Kendel comes up to Axel and I. "What do you want to do about this?" She asked sternly.

"I don't know, but when I think of something. I'll let you two know." The two he's referring to are the girls... The witches. I'd probably be of no help in this situation. For I was a normal human with no real special powers. However, that wasn't going to stop me from asking if I could be useful.

I looked at the girls and they nodded. My head is then tilted up. "Axel, what can I do? Even if it's the smallest thing. I want to help." I saw him move the hair away from my eyes. His own eyes looked worried.

"Fine, I'll let you know too." Axel said with a half smile. I found it hard to believe he'd let me help him with this. I was skeptical, because this was someone trying to kill him. And she could possibly use me against him. That is if Melissa found out that I had a connection to Axel. Great, just as things were starting to steer away from chaos, it comes swinging back!

The weekend was here and was it ever so nice out. The sky clear once again. Though the outside air was chilly, it's still a good evening. Axel had left to go feed some hours ago, but hasn't come back. He either went home for a while, or is having bad luck finding a...meal. I look at the clock and it was pretty late (it's almost midnight.) My mind was restless and I couldn't sleep. I thought to go for a walk to tire myself out.

I get down into the living room only to be caught by my Dad. "And where are you going at this time of night Roxas?" He asked in a stern voice. He gets off the couch and blocked my way of the front door.

I sighed. "Just for a walk. I can't sleep. I won't be long." I told him. I didn't plan on being gone longer than an hour. Also what's the big deal anyway? I'm eighteen. Then again, Dad's house, therefore, Dad's rules. Living here rent free, so really can't complain.

"This late? I don't think so." Dad's arm crossed. I rolled my eyes. "Don't roll your eyes at me young man. I know you're of age now. However, that does not mean you can do as you please around here." He said with a fatherly tone.

"But I can't sleep. Taking a walk usually helps me clear my mind." I said truthfully. Though, it has gotten me into all kinds of...mix ups. "Please Dad? I'll be careful." I tried to reassure him. But it fazed him not. He shook his head.

"I said no Roxas. You're not going out this late, and that's final." Dad stared me down. His eyes full of seriousness. "Find some other way to help yourself fall asleep." He didn't move from the door. I groaned and dragged myself back up to my room. Where I waited for him to go to bed so I could go out for a bit.

I laid back in my bed for a while. Staring at the ceiling, bored but not tired (still.) I looked at my clock, it's now 1:00am. I got up from my bed and peek out my door really quick. All the lights are off which meant Dad was sound asleep in his bedroom. I quietly close the door and grabbed my hoodie off the wall hook in my room. I throw that on along with a pair of Converse and tuck my phone in my pocket. It's then I went out like I had planned earlier.

I walked passed Axel's Manor it looked so dead inside. No movement in any of the front windows. I thought to pop in and see him. I stepped in through that small hole in the fencing. I made my way into the Manor. The smell is still the same: mildew and rotted wood. I will never get used to that stench. "How can he and Kendel live like this?" I whispered to myself. I turned on the flashlight on my phone and looked around for him. "Then again, they're probably used to it by now. Don't know how anyone can get used to a smell like this though."

I checked all over the first level and Axel is nowhere to be found. Sometimes when I'd come in here, I'd find him sitting in on an old couch in front of a mantel. Which over it, hung an old painting of Axel's human family he once had. However, he wasn't there either. I then thought to check downstairs. When I got down there his coffin was open, but empty. I wasn't worried, he'd probably be back before sunrise. But like hell I was going to wait. Also throughout my search I didn't see Kendel.

I saw myself out and decided to go to the park. I walked along the trail looking at the trees as the wind blew at them. For some reason I stopped walking and take in a deep breath. It really smelt like Autumn out here. Then suddenly I heard the sound of crunching leaves. My eyes grow wide, my heart started drumming in my ears. I turned around and swallowed hard."Who's there?" I asked in a shaky voice. I got no response, not surprising.

I shook my head, "phew just my imagination." I breathed a sigh of relief. That relief was cut short as I heard a swishing sound. But that could have been the wind. *I have got to stop reading scary books so much.* I laughed at myself, then began walking again.

Moments later, I felt an arm reach around my waist. "What are you doing out so late?" A voice asked, it's then I'm pulled back and I shrieked. I ripped out of the person's grip with ease. I spun around to find...Axel?! He started laughing. *His twisted sense of humor I swear!* "You should have seen yourself Roxas. You about crapped your pants." Axel then continued to laugh. My face gets hot and I was about ready to punch him. Then I remembered his bones are reinforced.

I was royally pissed! "Axel, you son of a bitch! You scared the hell out of me!" My breathing was heavy and my heart was pounding hard. After a minute I go up to Axel and shoved him harshly. "The fuck is wrong with you?! Sneaking up on me like that!"

He looked down at me with a stupid grin on his face. I was in no way amused. "Hey, now calm down. I didn't think you'd scream bloody murder." He acted like everything was ok. It wasn't, I thought he was an attacker or some pervert... The jerk face.

"Screw you! That WAS NOT funny! You gave me a heart attack." I told him in a stern voice. His grin turned into a frown. He came up to me and held me close. At first I ignored his affection.

"I'm sorry." Axel spoke sincerely. Like always I couldn't stay mad at him. I returned his embrace. "Forgive me?" I didn't say a word, I leaned up on my toes and gave him a kiss. *Damn you Axel...Just damn you.* "Now, what are you doing out at this hour my love?" He asked as he stroked my cheek. Causing me to giggle.

"Couldn't sleep. Trying to tire myself out. Would have been out sooner, but Dad blocked my path. He didn't end up going to bed until close to one am. So, here I am." I explained to him. I then felt his hands on my hips. I wrapped my arms around his neck. "What about you? I didn't see you in the Manor."

Axel sighed and appeared disappointed. "I've had no luck finding a meal." I noticed his eye were red. "No bad guys were out tonight. Been out searching all this time. But now that you're here...My luck has changed." He reached up and tucked some of my hair behind my ear. Next he moves the rest of the hair away from my neck."May I?" He asked in a soft voice.

"Go ahead." I tilted my head to the side. His teeth then bite into my neck, which felt amazing as usual. Axel bites down harder and a moan escapes my lips. My blood was leaving my body, which in turn started to make me feel sleepy. Not the sleep-aid I had in mind, but it's ok. "Ok, Axel...That's enough..." I breathed. He lightly pulls away, I see some of my blood at the corner of his mouth. Axel wiped it away and his eyes changed back to their original color.

"Sorry, it's just your blood tastes so damn good." He said with an apologetic grin. I couldn't help but smile. I threw my arms around his neck again."Want me to take you home now?"

"Please and thank you." I told him. It's then I see Axel glaring at something. I let go of him and turned around and I see Melissa, she was about a good few feet from us. She had a gun aimed at Axel. I heard him growl and it was very loud; it scared me. His arms pulled me back and he kept me close.

"Seems my assumptions were correct. You are the bloodsucking fiend around here Axel. And you've been feeding off this poor human boy after all. I've seen the marks on his neck." She had a Russian accent and spoke firmly. My arms reached up and I hold on to Axel's. Melissa looked at me, "I heard you scream. I'm here to rescue you from this monster." She held out her other hand. I shook my head and still hung on to Axel. "Come on now child." *I'm an adult...I hate my baby face!*

"No, I'm fine... You've got it all wrong. He just scared me that's all. Axel isn't that bad." I tried to explain, but it didn't seem to get through to her. I see her finger about to pull the trigger, my eyes grew wide. "Please don't!" I cried out. However, she ignores me. Axel scooped me up and he ran very fast. I looked behind him and she was keeping up with him. I was very puzzled as to how a human could keep up with a vampire. She then starts shooting. Luckily none of them hit us so far.

We're still on the run from a crazy vampire hunter I looked over Axel's shoulder and Melissa hadn't gotten tired. Again I was puzzled. It's then she jumped over us. Axel stopped and ran in the other direction. As he turned, the gun goes off again and within in seconds he tumbled down; dropping me in the process. And I fell hard too. "Ouch!" I yelped. I scrambled to my feet and rush to his side and examine him. I see that he had been shot in the back. The wound didn't regenerate quickly, or at all for that matter.

I shook him, but he didn't budge. I looked up and saw Melissa, no emotion in her eyes. "You should run boy. He's dangerous." She ordered. I glared at her. "Don't leer at me. I just saved your life. You should be grateful." She had some bite to her words, which only made me angrier.

"Piss off! He hasn't done anything wrong!" I shouted at her. I then feel Axel's hand on my shoulder. I looked down at him, there was pain in his eyes.

"You're still able to move, vampire?" Once again she ignores me. It's like what I say goes in one ear and out the other. "Let me fix that..." As she readied her weapon, Axel quickly stood up and pulled me back as Melissa shoots. "Hold still you bastard!" She kept shooting until there were no more bullets left in her pistol. Axel managed not to get hit by them this time. *Her anger must be messing with her aim.*

Axel jumps over Melissa and took off. I looked at his face, he was hurting so bad. But why? He should have healed by now. "Axel..." I buried my face into his shoulder again. Hoping that Melissa would get lost.

Sadly, that wasn't the case. Again Axel gets shot, he holds me tight. We come to a stop in an alleyway. A wall blocked our path. Though it shouldn't be an issue. Axel can walk up walls. However, he looked so weak... He put me down and almost fell over. I caught him...and he's really heavy. This time he was shot in the shoulder. It's then Melissa came closer.

"Leave us alone!" I yelled at her. I heard Axel groan, I was relieved he wasn't dead. But I don't know how much more he can take. He can hardly stand on his own right now.

"I'm afraid I can't. He's a monster. He's hurt many people, including me." Her words were as cold as her stare. The woman lifted up both of her pant legs and I saw bionic legs. *So that's how she can keep up with Axel...wonderful.* After she let the pant legs down she pulled out another gun. "Step aside, I won't tell you again. I don't wish to kill an innocent person. Please understand." Just then Axel lifted his head up, his eyes had become black and he growled at her.

I looked around the area in search of something I could use against her. "Forget...about...me Roxas. Run...away." I heard Axel say in a broken voice. I wasn't going to leave him, no way in hell. He's saved me many times, now it's my turn to save him.

"No Axel." I had to think quick. It's then I saw a something I could throw: a small rock. I threw it at her head hard, she spun around and fell over. This was our chance. I threw Axel's arm around my shoulders, I put my arm around his waist and helped him walk. He kept stumbling. But I was determined to get him away from her.

Axel eventually collapsed and I couldn't carry him anymore. Thankfully, there was a bench we could rest on. To my surprise he was still conscious. "Why...didn't you...just run?" He said to me as we sat down. Axel leaned on my shoulder. I looked at his back, neither wound healed on him... I became worried.

"That's easy, because I love you dummy." I said with a half smile. "Just what were in those bullets? Your body isn't healing..."

"Usually it's harvested sunlight. However, if that were the case. I wouldn't be sitting here right now... But whatever was in those...has blocked my healing ability and weakened me. Get me to Kendel and I'll be fine..."Axel kissed my cheek. "Thank you..for saving me." He then cringed, I hold him.

"No problem babe...Now how can we get to Kendel, when you can't even walk?" I spoke softly.

"I can try... The Manor isn't too far..." He throws his arm around my shoulders. I put my arm around his waist and I lift him to his feet. We tried walking back to the Manor. Only to be surprised by the hunter. *Damn she sure is one persistent woman!*

"You brat! I'm trying to help you!" Melissa barked at me. I just raised my middle finger. "How dare you show me disrespect! However, that could be his doing. So I'll forgive you this once. After I kill him you'll be free of his control." She now holds a sword in her hand. I looked to see Axel with a terrified expression. I took a closer look at the blade, it was glowing. Just like Xion's sunlight magic bottles... Oh no this is bad! "Too bad, so sad, you monster. Now you'll die for good this time." Didn't think a walk in the park would turn into such a mess. Then again, my walks are never just walks.

Some times, surprises really suck!

Chapter One: END!

End A/N:

Well my fellow followers/fans. What do you think of this beginning?

Also this may not come out fast. I am still working on Tortures of the Heart. (Next chapter should be out soon for those of you who read it.) However, I plan on finishing that and this one too. I love writing these and I have the stories all planned out. Thanks for reading. There's more to come!