Rating: M
Summary: They said their vows, and promised to be together for forever, but what happens when tragedy strikes and that's no longer the best course of action? SEQUEL to Reckoning. Roxas' POV Akuroku.
A/N: I was rereading Reckoning, and as I did, got inspired to write a sequel- especially since so many of you asked me to.
Dis-claimer: The characters- they're not mine.
Happy Akuroku day everyone (early).
I'm horrible with waiting- wanted to do something for A/R day. But... 's like... if I get Christmas or birthday presents- I want to give them early or on the same day, cos I love seeing the look of pure joy on the reciever's face. =.=;
I might write someting else on Akuroku day. If I don't.... uhm... happy AKUROKU DAY.
How Long is Forever?
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It was an average Saturday morning. The birds were chirping and sunlight was filtering in through the window to Axel- the most wonderful red-head in the world- and my bedroom and it hit my face, gradually waking me, as was often the case. I opened my eyes slowly, smiling widely at that beautiful face next to mine.
Axel was sleeping soundly, dreaming perhaps of something that made him content. Slowly, I ran my thumb along his cheek, smiling wider yet, and a little sleepily, as I remembered that today wasn't so average after all- today was the one year anniversary of our marriage.
I lent in, pressing my lips to his, not surprised in the least when he woke.
"Good morning," I whispered, pulling back and smiling at him. Brilliant emerald met my sapphire and he smiled back at me, making my heart nearly stop.
"Good morning, beautiful," he whispered back, pulling me closer. "Happy anniversary," he whispered, eyes lighting up.
"You remembered," I said, happily.
"How could I forget?"
"I wasn't sure of if you thought it was important-"I started, stopping and glancing at him questioningly when he pressed his fingers to my lips.
"Roxas… you mean more than anything to me. Today is very important to me," he said, quite seriously. I felt my face heat up slightly and he smiled, replacing his fingers with his lips, kissing me slowly. I kissed him back, just before he pulled away, smiling. "Let's get ready," he said softly.
"What are we going to do?" I asked.
"Whatever you want- my entire day is dedicated to you." I smiled widely.
"Alright."
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I waited for Axel in the living room- I'd decided on wearing something simple, a plain black t-shirt and jean shorts that went to my knees- wondering what we would do today. I glanced down at the rings on my left hand, smiling slightly and supposing that it didn't really matter. Axel being there would be the most important thing and I was sure that we'd have a great time.
I smiled at him when he emerged.
He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and his tight jeans and his brilliant red spikes were pulled back into a low ponytail. My smile widened as he approached and the red-head smirked, not stopping until he was in front of me.
The red-head's smirk widened and he bent down until our noses brushed. "Ready, Rox?" he asked. My smile widened.
"Almost," I whispered, gripping his neck and pulling him down until our lips crashed together. Axel immediately responded, kissing me back with full force, not pulling away until I was breathless. I smiled again, kissing his cheek and grasping his hand before standing. "Alright," I said, leading him to the front door.
Axel pulled out his car keys as we went outside and I paused. "What is it Rox?" he asked. I glanced up at him.
"It's a beautiful day, do you mind if we walk?" I asked. The red-head smiled down at me, lovingly.
"Of course not," he said, grasping my hand more tightly. "Where do you want to go?"
"Well," I said as we walked down the stairs, toward the gate surrounding Axel's house, "How about the park?" The red-head looked thoughtful for a moment then smiled widely.
"Alright," he said. "Would you like some ice cream first?" I laughed lightly.
"You know me too well," I replied, pulling him along. His smile widened.
"I'd hope so."
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We soon found ourselves walking through the park, left hands joined, each eating a sea-salt ice cream bar.
"Axel, can we sit for a while?" I asked.
"Sure, Rox," he said, following me as I led him toward a grassy area. We sat next to a rose bush, silently eating and I glanced up at the sky. It looked somewhat… foreboding. "What are you thinking about?" Axel asked suddenly.
I licked away the last of my ice cream then glanced at him. "I think it's going to rain," I said. Axel seemed to cringe slightly but didn't complain- he knew I loved the rain. "You know, if it does rain, we can go indoors until it stops."
The red-head gave my hand a gentle squeeze. "What do you want, Roxas?"
"I'd rather stay out here-" I said, stopping when it began to sprinkle.
"Then would you like to dance?" he asked. I smiled excitedly, remembering the first time I'd asked him to.
"Really?" I asked. Axel laughed.
"Yes," he said, standing and pulling me up as it rained harder. I hugged him excitedly.
"I'd love to," I said, hugging him tightly. The red-head looked more than happy to see me happy and hugged me closely to himself, beginning to slow dance.
We danced for at least ten minutes, becoming thoroughly soaked, but laughing and spinning and having a good time. I shivered, sneezing when we paused, and the red-head wrapped his arms around me.
I smiled up at him when he pressed our foreheads together. "Are you alright, Rox? Do you want my sweatshirt?" I shook my head and gripped either side of his face with my hands.
"No," I whispered, standing on my toes and locking our lips together. He kissed me back and in that perfect moment, he became my entire world.
Eventually I pulled back, smiling and wiping a few strands of his wet hair out of his face. "Thank you."
"For?" He asked, looking confused. I laughed.
"Getting soaked for me."
"I'd do anything for you, Roxas," he whispered, pressing our foreheads together again. "You mean the world to me. I love you so much."
"I love you too, Axel," I whispered back, our eyes locking.
The red-head smiled, kissing my forehead before grasping my hand again and continuing our walk even though it was still raining. Soon we were exiting the park. I smiled up at him then glanced out at the street and froze.
There was a little girl, running out into the street, hopping in the puddles and not paying attention. Neither was the driver who was heading straight for her.
I heard Axel call my name questioningly when I dropped his hand and ran toward her without thinking. All I could think about was getting there in time.
I heard my name again- in a more panicked tone- when he realized what I was doing but ignored him, running out into the street and pushing the girl out of the way.
"Roxas!" I heard, glancing back at Axel just before something hit me, causing extreme pain, knocking the wind out of me and sending me flying as my vision went black.
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When I woke, I was frightened, alone and defenseless in darkness. I panicked somewhat when I looked below me, seeing doctors surrounding my body, trying desperately to revive me. I also noticed… the pain I was in wasn't as bad.
I saw a familiar red-head anxiously pacing in the next room and felt somewhat relieved, calling out to him until yellow glowing eyes surrounded me, belonging to shadowy monsters that I was certain would devour me the second I let my guard down.
I backed away, fear growing and just when I was certain they were about to attack, I saw a brilliant, comforting light and ran toward it, feeling relief from the pain I was in as I approached it. I was nearly there when something pulled me back, jolting me back to my body and all I could think of was the immense pain I was in. I wanted to scream, to do something- but I was powerless to do anything about it.
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When I woke again, I saw a stark white ceiling and was unsure of where exactly I was.
I glanced to the side, seeing someone sleeping next to my bed in a chair. His hand was on the bed, next to mine. I stared at his brilliant red hair for a moment then slowly reached out, grasping his hand, wondering if he knew what was going on.
He grimaced when I squeezed his hand then slowly opened his eyes. They were brilliant- the most vivid green I'd ever seen.
The second he saw me, his eyes widened then watered. "Thank God, Roxas!" he said, hugging me tightly. "I'm so happy that you're alright!" I blinked, somewhat confused but otherwise didn't move. "Roxas?" he asked, pulling back. I tilted my head to the side slightly.
"I'm glad that you're happy that I'm alright but…" I said, growing more confused by the minute, "who are you?"
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-TBC-
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