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"How is he holding up?" I asked, poking my head into the carriage.
"He should be fine. He has a concussion, but other than that, he's unharmed." Aqua informed me.
Roxas and Ven sat on the floor, fidgeting nervously. I chuckled, nodding them outside. Roxas sighed, but got up and left, Ven hesitating a second before going as well. Aqua smiled, then leaned over her patient, dabbing his forehead with a cloth. I moved closer, noticing the way Sora's face was now relaxed, sleeping peacefully.
"I'm glad he's okay." I whispered. "Thank you, Aqua."
"You are practically family, Hayner. No need to thank me."
I left them alone, closing the door of the carriage soundly. Terra stood right outside of it, waiting for word of Sora's health.
"Well?"
"He'll live. Aqua said he only has a concussion, nothing more."
"Now, we have more important things to consider, right?" Ven jumped in.
"Like a certain law." Roxas frowned at his own words. "I can't believe the King would do such a thing. We have done no wrong, and he wants to punish every gypsy."
"Which is why we have to have a Gipsi Gathering." I walked over to Donald and Goofy, the horses who drew our carriage. "It's been years since I've been to one…"
Roxas laughed, going over and throwing his arm over my shoulder. I gave him a curious look.
"Don't you remember the last one we went to, when we were six? Ven and Sora ended up accidently drinking the wine, and then they threw up because they spun around too much." Ven and Roxas both laughed. "And…and you got so embarrassed by that Squall guy, 'cause you had the biggest crush on him!"
"Yeah! And Roxas and I started teasing you, and you got so red!" Ven said, grinning.
I tried to deny the large blush that was growing on my face, shoving Roxas into Ven, who both toppled over onto the ground, still laughing. Terra gave me an amused look.
"Do you mean Squall Leon, the leader of the Gypsy Magicians? That Squall?"
"Shut up." was all I said.
Terra, Roxas, Ven, Aqua and I sat in my pitched tent, a table standing between us. I pulled out a map from my bag, spreading it open on the table, then pointed at it. I knew the plan already, for it had formed in my mind over time.
"So, Roxas will go down this path, into Wonderland, through Radiant Garden and Hollow Bastion and Agrabah. Terra, go with him. Make sure to go to Neverland to get more messagers." The two nodded, and I noticed Ven give Roxas a dirty look. "Ven and Aqua will to Halloween Town, Traverse Town, then The Land of Dragons. Stay at Destiny Islands and keep all gypsies hidden. Get some messagers to go to the other places."
"Where will you go?" Roxas asked.
"I'll go through all the royal palaces. We may bump into each other once in a while. From there, tell me how the mission is going."
"Wait!" Roxas stood up. "Are you going to the Enchanted Castle?!" I said nothing, giving Roxas his answer. "No! You'll be arrested there if you're caught! You're the most Wanted person in all the kingdoms!"
"Roxas, I'm going to go. I know the kingdoms' and their grounds. I won't get caught." He frowned, but sat back down. "Besides, I would rather go alone. I can distract the kingdoms while you warn all the gypsies.
"And, remember that we have three days to gather all gypsies in Port Royal. From there, we'll stay hidden and do the Gathering. I don't know how everything else will go, but we have no choice but to take the risk." I glanced at them all. "Any questions?"
"What of the Imperial guards?" Terra said, nodding up at the three soldiers he had tied up and thrown on top of the carriage.
"I'll take care of them. You have more important matters. Anything else?"
Terra and Roxas shook their heads, but Ven seemed to be fuming by himself. Aqua smiled, nodding in understanding. I eyed Ven for a moment, who didn't say anything.
"I think we should start. How about tomorrow morning?" Roxas asked.
"Perfect. We should eat our leftovers, then get some sleep." I sighed. "That delicious apple pie will have to wait."
The four began to leave my tent, but I reached over and grabbed hold of Ven's wrist. He jumped, turning back to look at me. I could see that he was trying to hide something from us, but I wasn't fooled.
"Sit down. Tell me why you were so angry at Roxas."
He tried to yank his wrist free, but I pulled him down, forcing him to sit. He reluctantly did so, a frown on his face.
"I'm not angry at Roxas."
"Then what was the look for?" He glanced up at me. "Don't think I didn't notice."
He gazed back down at his hands, fascinated by them. I waited, putting my map away while I waited for him to speak.
"I…I'm not angry at my brother. Really, I'm not. But…" he trailed off.
"But…?"
"I…it's Terra." He ran his fingers through his spiky hair, putting his elbows on the table. "I feel…like I should have been with Terra for the mission! And then…you said that Roxas was going to be with him…I couldn't help but feel…"
"Jealous?" I tried, and he went bright red.
"No!" He locked eyes with me. "I could never…not with Terra…"
I sighed. Obviously, the poor boy was in denial when it came to Terra. For now, I would let it pass. Ven seemed to be in enough conflict as it was.
"Very well. Then Roxas will go with Aqua."
"Wait…really?" The tone in his voice was hopeful.
"Yeah. You can go with Terra. Maybe you can figure out what you feel towards Terra, after all this settles."
"Thanks! I'll go tell Terra!" he said excitedly, dashing out of my tent with a large smile on his face.
I shook my head in wonder, then continued to unpack my things, wishing I had someone to love. And I wouldn't be in denial, either. I scoffed, unfolding my two pathetic blankets that I used for a bed.
"Hayner! Dinner!"
I didn't need to be told twice.
Terra saluted me from his own carriage, where Sora was now sheltered. Ven sat beside him, smiling widely. I had to say, he was in major denial if just being with Terra made him this happy.
Aqua and Roxas were next to me, both on their own horses ("borrowed" from a couple Imperial soldiers we had found), armed and ready to go. I sat on the carriage Roxas, Sora and I shared, saying I would take it along with me. It would help me in the long run…I hoped. I wore a large, faded green cloak, the hood concealing my face.
"Be careful." I said, but Roxas threw me a look. "What?"
"It's you who should be careful, moron." His expression softened. "Don't get killed, alright?"
"Gotcha. I should be fine." I held the reins of the horses tighter. "I hope the carriage can stand the journey."
"This is good-bye…for now." Aqua told us.
"See you guys at Port Royal!" Roxas said, then kicked his steed. "Yah!"
The two left, right as Terra snapped the reins, turning the carriage in the direction he needed to go. Ven shoot me a grateful look, and then they disappeared into the trees. I took a deep breath before flicking the reins. Donald and Goofy both whinnied, then started off. I was already counting down the time until the gathering.
Squee for Terra x Ven! I adore those two.
As for this story, I'm liking it so far. Unlike a certain fanfic I wrote *coughKeybladeAdventurescough*.
But ANYWAY~
By the way, I think Hayner has a thing for scars on sexy mens' faces. XD Freakin' Squall...I mean, Leon. Lawl.
