A/N: Hey guys! So, I noticed I just posted the prologue without even introducing it or anything! xD Silly me.
Anyway, I started writing this while I was on vacation. I was playing 356/2(Is that even right? D: ICR) and the idea just... Idk. Hit me. The summary kinda stinks like poop, but the story is much better than the summary, I promise!
Innywho, I wanna thank everyone who's reviewed so far! It keeps me writing, knowing people like my story! =] Speaking of reviews: This chapter is pretty fast paced aswell, only because this part of the story is boring. xD But things wil slow down, characters will develop and I'm sure everyone will love what I do. xD
Also, there will be a few Original characters. Mainly because I feel like it. O_o; And they let the story move along. xD So nyah.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts or its characters. If I did, the games would be much different and definitely rated M. o_o;
WARNING: This story is rated M for Violence, Drugs, and SEXXYTIME. If you have a problem with any of this, please stop reading before you begin to like what I write. :D 3
I can't think of anything else to write...
So- enjoy Chapter one! And don't forget to review! =]
Chapter 1. Change
"Roxas, are you seriously going to sit there and do nothing? We have a week and a half before summer ends and we all have so much homework to do!" Ollette was nagging again, standing in the middle of the usual spot with her hands on her hips. Roxas's blue eyes traveled to one of his closest friends and he stared at her a moment before shrugging.
She rolled her eyes and threw up her hands. "I give up on the two of you!" She looked over at Hayner, who was half asleep on the couch. "At least Pence and I are done. Maybe Pence and I will be the only ones who go to the beach today."
Hayner sat up at this and frowned. "What! No fair! You're gonna take him but not your own boyfriend!"
"Yep! Sure am. You should get your homework done, and then you and I could go on a date by ourselves, as a reward." Ollette smiled and Hayner glowered.
"Not fair." Hayner grumbled. "But it's a good incentive as any, I guess. Whaddya say, Roxas?"
Roxas rolled his eyes and smiled slightly. "Sure. But can we get it done today? I leave in three days."
Both Ollette and Hayner exchanged glances. "Oh, right." Hayner mumbled, rubbing the back of his head. "It'll be…."
"Nine years." Roxas said, his voice soft but monotonous. Ten years ago, Roxas's twin sister, Xion, was raped and murdered. The death of his sister tore their parents apart and his dad had packed his stuff and moved the two of them to Twilight Town, where Roxas had been ever since. Roxas had only been to visit Xion's grave once, three years ago. His father didn't think he was ready until then and Roxas wasn't ready even then. Sometimes, he still didn't think he was ready. Though he had gotten over the fact his sister was gone, he still felt the grief of it everyday.
They never did catch the mother fucker who had done it and Roxas regretted it everyday. He had a terrible feeling it was the man he had seen across the lake the day she died. He was the man who did it. But, Roxas didn't know who he was or if his hunch was even accurate. He would never know, though.
"Sorry, man." Hayner tried to console the blonde with his words, but Roxas didn't want their pity. He wanted his sister back.
Roxas shrugged and stood up. "It's cool, bro. I'm gonna head home and do it now. I'll text you when I get home. When you two are done with your 'alone time', come over my house so we can get this stuff done."
Hayner grinned and gave his best friend a thumbs up as he stood up and pulled Ollette to him by the waist. "No problem, man. See ya soon."
Roxas nodded his head and lifted the flap to the usual spot, stepping out into the mid-day sunlight. He heard Ollette giggle behind him and let out a long sigh as he walked down towards the sandlot.
He was thankful he didn't run into Seifer or his lackeys. He didn't feel like feeling with their bull today. Especially so close to such a somber day for Roxas.
When Roxas reached his home, he was surprised to find it empty. His dad was usually home by this time of day. Shrugging, Roxas sent a text to Hayner.
Dad isn't home. Come over whenever.
He didn't wait for a response. He put his phone on the charger and went upstairs to his room. When he opened the door, he was greeted by the familarness. Everything was exactly as he left it and it comforted him. Roxas wasn't one who liked change. The normal was enough for him. He had enough change to go through all those years ago and he didn't feel like he needed anymore. It was bad enough he was about to finish high school this year. That meant in 9 months, Roxas would be on his own. He'd need to find a job or go to college. He would no longer be in school and it was one of his secret fears.
Shrugging that feeling of anxiety off, Roxas went into the bathroom to relieve himself. When he finished his business, he looked at himself in the mirror. He looked pretty much the same as he had since he was young. His hair was blonde and spiked in strange angles, his eyes were a bright, ocean blue. He wasn't tall, but he wasn't short. Up until two years ago, he had been ridiculously short. A measly 5'4". Now, thanks to a late growth spurt, Roxas was nearly 5'7". Three inches. Big whoop. But those three inches made him taller than Pence and Ollette, so he didn't care. The body beneath his white T-shirt was lean and slightly muscular. Roxas played for his schools soccer team so he had to stay in shape.
Overall, Roxas was fairly attractive. It had attracted a few girls over the past few years, all of which ended because Roxas wasn't as interested as the girls had been. The only one that had ever last long was a girl by the name of Selphie. She was bubbly and cute, and Roxas had thought he was falling in love with her. He soon realized it was just the hormones talking and they only lasted about five months.
He opened up the cabinet behind the mirror above his sink and found his medicine. He took the three separate pills he was supposed to take everyday and swallowed them dry, chasing it down with tap water.
A yawn escaped his lips and he walked back out into his room and layed on his bed. Hayner was probably gonna fool around with Ollette for a while, so Roxas felt he had time for a small nap. He hadn't been getting very much sleep lately, so he felt a nap was necessary.
He didn't remember how long he napped. But, he awoke to the sound of loud, loud banging. He sat up and rubbed his eyes. As he stood up, he glanced out the window. It was still bright outside.
Downstairs, the banging was even louder. Grumpily, Roxas unlocked the door and swung it open. "What!" He nearly shouted. It was Hayner and something looked off about him.
"R-Roxas, man…"
Roxas's expression softened. Something was wrong. He tilted his head.
"I-.. It's your dad. There's… there's been an accident."
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"I'll miss ya, man. You sure you don't want to crash at my place? There's a couch with your name on it." Hayner meant his words to be light and amusing, but the situation made it much less funny.
Roxas shook his head, his eyes dry and red. "Thanks, but I'm just going to go live with my mom. She's been really lonely lately anyway. Might as well spend my last year in high school with her…"
"Roxas, we're really sorry about your dad…" Ollette was crying again.
Roxas gulped and looked away. He didn't want to think about it.
"Don't take this as a good bye. I'll be back when I'm done. Promise."
Roxas looked at his three best friends. Pence was on the verge of tears. Ollette clung to Hayner, tears spilling from her beautiful dark green eyes. Hayner stood tall and strong for Roxas. He appreciated his friends' strength so much and only hoped it traveled with him to Hallow Bastion.
He pulled Pence and Ollette into a hug, both of them wishing him a good last year. When he got to Hayner, his blonde best friend held out his hand. Roxas smiled softly and took it in his hand before pulling Hayner into a big hug. They stood there for a moment before they both pulled back.
"Don't forget us, kay, man?"
"I could never." Roxas smiled and walked to his car, opening the door. As he slid in to the driver's seat, he glanced at his friends. "I expect text messages, phone calls, and e-mails. Understand?"
Ollette giggled and started crying harder as she nodded. Pence just nodded and patted Olette's back. Hayner didn't do anything, just stared off at his best friend as Roxas started the engine.
Pulling out of that drive way and away from his friends was one of the hardest things Roxas had done in a very long time. Once again, his life was changing. All his things were packed up and either in the back of his car or on their way to his old home.
It didn't surprise him that as he drove out of the city limits that Roxas had to pull over. He cried his heart out. Not only was his dad gone, but he was leaving all he knew behind to live in a place with his crazy, alcoholic mother. He would be virtually alone as he finished high school. And to top everything off. Nine years ago today, he lost the most precious thing to him.