Zexion sat on his bed with Amaya in sitting in front of him. He was braiding her long silver hair.
"You know, Zexion. I think I like you better as a girl."
"Well too bad because this is the only time you're going to see me like this for the rest of your life." He took the hair elastic off of his wrist and slid it around the free hair at the bottom of the braid. She turned to face him.
"But why? You make a really pretty girl."
"I'm never happy as a girl."
"You seem pretty happy right now.
"There are a few things I do miss about it."
"Like what?"
"Like not getting in trouble and getting good grades."
"There has to be something else you miss."
"Nothing."
She got up on her knees and gave him a hug.
"Just think about it…please." She got up and kissed his forehead. She walked towards the door, "Goodnight…Aya." She walked out the door and closed it. Zexion stayed awake for the entire night thinking about that conversation.
"Aya, do you know your father is coming on Friday?"
"Mom, my name is Zexion and if he does I'm leaving."
"No, your not."
"Why not? He's an abusive man."
"No he's not. Aya-" Zexion shot her a glare, "Sorry, Zexion, look your father just needed some help. He's okay now." She pulled a picture out of her pocket. It showed a little girl with long silver hair sitting with two boys with red hair. The little girl was kind of adorable.
"Who's that? Amaya?" He asked
"No Zexion, that's you. When you were a little girl." She handed it to him. He took it and looked at it. Was this really him? This five year old girl with waist length shiny silver hair, pink nails, a blue dress, and a ribbon in her hair, "You know, maybe you could let dad see his daughter."
"Why can't I introduce him to his son?"
"He hasn't seen you since before you became a boy. Please Zexion."
"No."
"Fine then. Don't come."
"I wasn't planning to anyway."
"Your father means well."
"Mom, I saw him beat up Kadaj and Yazoo!" He yelled.
"Aya! You will NOT come to the dinner as Zexion and that's final!"
"Then I'm not coming at all!"
"Yes you are! Go up to your room!"
"I'm not a little kid! You can't ground me!"
"Yes I can! Go up to your room!" She pointed to the stairs. He threw down a chair and walked into the hallway. He slid his hand across the table knocking everything off of it including the framed picture of his family.
When Zexion got into his room, he turned on his radio and laid down on his bed. He grabbed a book from his nightstand and opened it up to the page that was marked. He was so deep into reading that he didn't even notice his sister come in.
"Why are you listening to this?" She asked. It was Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz, one of his favorite songs.
"Because it's good music. Better than the crap you listen to."
"Why won't you just go as Aya? Please Zexion. I want my sister back." She put a hand on his arm. He pulled it away.
"You don't have a sister. Only four brothers."
"I never met dad. I just want him to be happy." She turned around and left. She shut the door. Zexion got up and walked over to his closet. He let out a sigh of defeat and pulled a plastic box with the words 'Aya's clothes' on it. He opened the lid and looked at its contents. He pulled out a red hoodie and tried it on. It fit him pretty well. He pulled it off and pulled off his shirt. He took off the wrap that was around his chest and put on a pink tee shirt and a pair of skinny jeans. He pulled the sweatshirt on over it. He looked into the box and found a jewelry box. He put on a necklace, a pair of earrings and a few bangles. He looked back into the mirror. 'Maybe if it's only for one night.' He thought. The black haired boy walked towards his brother's room. He knocked on the door and walked in. To his luck, his brother's boyfriend Rufus was there as well. For some odd reason, he thought of it being him and Demyx on the bed making out. He shook his head to get that thought out.
"Hey Kadaj." The silver haired boy looked up. Thank god that Rufus already knew about him.
"Looks like Aya came back for a visit." Kadaj said.
"I'm just wearing this when dad comes."
"Oh god, dad's coming?"
"Yeah. Better get your helmet. I'm just scared for Amaya."
"He's not going to hit her. He'll hit her when she brings a girl home and calls her her girlfriend. You know how much of a homophobe he is."
"She's bringing over her boyfriend Keitari. Blondie here will have to stay away from the house."
"What about your boyfriend. What was his name? Demyx?"
"I only ever talked to him once. Look, I just came in here to get your opinion on me staying as a Zexion for dad or letting him see Aya."
"If you don't want to get beat, I'd go with Aya." He said. Zexion nodded and the two other boys went back to kissing.
"What's wrong Zex?" Reno asked before school.
"My mom wants me to dress up like Aya for my dad coming to visit."
"Your dad?"
"I don't want him to come and I really don't want to make him happy."
"Why don't you just do it for your mom?"
"I don't know."
"Hey Demyx! Why don't you come here? We have something for you." One of the school bullies said. They were right next to their table so it was easy to hear."
"Just leave me alone!"
"I don't think we will." The other said in a British accent. He pulled out a pocket knife. Zexion stood up and turned around.
"He said leave him alone." Zexion defended.
"Is his boyfriend here to save him?"
"I think you mean girlfriend, Lux." The other said. Zexion clenched his fist and sent it flying. It came in contact with the long haired one's face. He came at Zexion but the black haired boy just punched him in the nose, knocking him out. He fell down and the blonde charged at him. He swung his knife through the air and it made a huge gash in Zexion's arm. Then he punched him in the face and stabbed him in the shoulder. Zexion tried to take advantage of his foot, but he was thrown against the wall. He slid to the ground and was kicked again.
"Zexion!" He heard a few people shout. A group of kids formed a circle around him. He heard different voices but he couldn't make out any exactly. Any except one.
"Zexion, I have the nurse." A worried Demyx said.
"What happened?" The nurse asked in a calm voice.
"He got in a fight with Xigbar and Luxord. He was punched a couple times and Luxord stabbed him twice." His head lolled to the side and he saw a pool of blood surrounding him.
"Both of his legs and his left arm are broken. He's lost a lot a lot of blood too." Next thing he knew he was lifted onto a gurney and taken to the hospital.
"Zexion, it's okay. I'm here with you." Demyx told him. That was his last thought before he went unconscious.
