A/N: Rawr! Royal Dragon here! Well this chapter will be a lot lighter than the last one. And it only took one phone call to my wonderful fiancee to help me start this chapter wooo! So I hope you guys enjoy this! It will be another few days before chapter 5 is up. I haven't started it yet... hehe... Ima get on that! So anyway I hope you guys enjoy!

Disclaimer: 4 chapters in and I'm finally putting this up here! Yeah I don't own this I only wish I did!

Chapter 4: Mated
Roxas POV

"What's going on?" I questioned sitting up and scooting away from Axel. He was the one who had found me right? After all he was the last one I thought of when I went to bed at night. "Cloud… what's going on?" He seemed to be having some stare down with Axel who seemed to be getting angrier by the second.

"You mother fucker!" Axel yelled jumping off the bed and throwing Cloud against the wall his hands around his neck. Both of them were about the same height Cloud being just an inch taller. "I can still kill you remember that." He hissed just as Cloud withdrew a blade from gods knows where.

The sword was huge wrapped in some kind of white gauze. Seriously how did he hide something like that? Jumping back Axel summoned a pair of Chakrams out of nothing but thin air and blocked the blow that was delivered by Cloud. Good friends my ass! These two hated each other! Throwing one of the Chakrams Cloud ducked just in time as the Chakram hit the wall. Growling Axel dodged a hit from the sword before going back to pull the Chakram out of the wall.

"Guys… guys please." Olette whimpered grabbing me and pulling me back so that I was out of the way.

Both of them headed out into the living room as the battle raged on. Gripping Olette's wrist we headed out just as a Chakram lodged itself into the wall beside Olette's head. Olette dropped to her knees backing up as fast as she could. "BOTH OF YOU STOP IT!" I screamed running into the middle of their fight.

Sure it could have gotten me killed but in all truthfulness I wasn't thinking about that. It seemed so natural to hold my hands out gripping the thin air just as two Keyblades popped into my hands. Jumping back from their hostile positions both of them look stunned for a moment before relaxing positions.
"Look if you're not going to say anything useful then I'm leaving, and I'm taking Olette with me." I hissed.

The Chakrams disappeared instantly as Axel crossed his arms. The house was practically destroyed so we decided to head into Cloud's and Leon's room. It had been left untouched thankfully so we all made our place on the King sized bed. All except Axel who was left leaning against the door arms still crossed.
Olette giggled nervously, "Well now that that's over with let's get onto more pressing matters shall we?" At this point all eyes were back on Cloud.

"Fine whatever! Look I may have called in a favor and got your memories erased…" Cloud grumbled not meeting my eyes.

"..." Well this was news… wait he may have?! "Wait you may have? What the hell does that mean?" I questioned trying not to throttle my brother.

"Are you kidding me you've been trying to break Roxas and I up since the day we met!" Axel spat his knuckles were going white with the pressure he was putting on his arms.

"Looks like I did a pretty good job," Cloud remarked.

"You turned him into a whore you bastard!" Axel cried.

"Both of you shut the hell up for five minutes would you! Cloud what do you mean? Where we really together? Axel and I?" I questioned jumping off the bed when Cloud reached out.

"Yes you were both together but that's not the only reason why I had your memories erased…" He growled sending a glare Axel's way. "Our sister is dying, and its all his fault! She was poisoned by a Hunter while you two were off doing gods knows what! Leon and I were at work while you were supposed to have been with her that night until we got home but you weren't. Dhamphirs are weak to silver, he injected her with a large amount of silver that's been slowly poisoning her body. Had you been there we could have gotten her to Zexion in time… she wouldn't be dying. Maybe if you had been there you would have been the one who was injected. Then I could keep you away from that scum!" He growled.

I couldn't stop this uncontrollable laugh that just seemed to bubble out. "So you think Naminé is dying? Yeah I know she's frail but dying Cloud you erased my memories of Axel because you hated him! Don't bring our sister into this!" I screamed trying hard not to punch him in the face. It took a moment and after a look at Axel's face go completely blank did I realize what Cloud had said. "You wanted me dead?" I asked.

"It would have been better for you to be dead then to be with this Vampire." Cloud said in all seriousness.

I didn't know what to say, in fact I couldn't say anything at all. Getting off the bed I felt hot tears rush down my face. Cloud my big brother who had practically raised us… I just couldn't believe it he would rather have me dead then see me with Axel. I hurried outside and leaned back against Axel's cherry red car trying hard to stop the tears.

It wasn't long maybe about five minutes before Axel came tearing out with Olette not far behind him. "What took you so long?" I muttered waiting for Axel to open the door.

It felt natural to have the door opened for me, like he had always done this for me. Climbing in Axel shut the door for me, walking around and climbing in he started the car. Olette climbed in the seat behind us as Axel started off towards the hospital. When we got there I offered to walk Olette inside.

"Is Naminé really dying?" I questioned as we got to the door. I refused to acknowledge what my brother had said about me dying.

"I don't know Roxas I really don't. I had to stop Axel you know from killing your brother. He did get a few good punches though, I'm sorry things turned out like this Roxas I would have never taken you there had I known. Cloud and Axel really did used to be good friends I'm not sure what changed but something did. Anyway you two go home and get some rest it'll be day break soon." Olette reasoned giving me a hug before going inside.

The way back to Axel's was uneventful, he didn't ask any questions but he did reach over and hold my hand. Once in the house Axel led us to his room closing the door softly behind him. "Is what Cloud said true?" I asked sitting on the edge of the bed.

"I really don't know Roxas. I'm sorry I wish I did. Cloud has always been a good liar. When he took you away from me, we were in our room sleeping. He just picked you up and took you away and had your memories erased. He called me later that night when I woke up and said he didn't know where you were. Later I found out you guys moved." Axel responded pulling me down so that we were lying next to each other. "You don't know how much I've missed you." He whispered nuzzling my neck. We weren't going to mention the other things Cloud had said were we? I didn't know if I could handle that right now.

"I wish I knew more about you. I'm sorry I don't…. and I'm sorry for running away." I said letting Axel pull me in a little closer. After a few moments he had managed to pull me on his chest and tuck my head under his chin. "Axel what if I don't ever get my memories back?"

"Then we'll just make new ones." He whispered turning me so that I was facing him. I knew what was going to happen so I just let him. His lips were warm and his tongue snaked out tracing the seam of my lips. Pecking my lips again he furrowed his brows trying again to gain entrance into my mouth. "Roxy…" He groaned nipping at my bottom lip.

Grinning I ran my fingers through his hair, "But if I kiss you then you'll just want more."

"I've had a lot more than just a kiss from you Angel." He responded pressing his lips against mine instead.

Once the sun started to rise it was as if my body became paralyzed. "Axel what's going on?" I asked trying to sit up but finding it impossible. Dropping back to the bed I curled up close to Axel my eyes closing.

"Sleep Angel we'll talk when the moon rises." He responded running his fingers through my hair.

I dreamed that morning that I was back at the beach, the plate of pearls was still hanging in the sky near the moon. The waves lazily made there way to the shore before being pulled back as more waves came crashing in. As usual there were shells of all colors lining the beach floor so I followed them until I saw two people in the distance. Upon closer inspection I realized one was Zexion and the other Demyx? How the hell had Demyx gotten here?

Waving Demyx rushed over until he had knocked us both to the ground. "Hey Roxas how are you?" He cried hugging me.

"Demyx down boy!" Zexion said helping me up as Demyx sat there grinning like a fool. "I told you I'd bring you here if you were good."
If every Dhampir and Vampire had a power I was assuming Zexion's was the power over dreams. "What are you guys doing here?" I asked still mesmerized by the plates.

"Just came to check on you. We heard you were with Axel is everything going ok?" Zexion asked.

"Yeah everything's going great. Hey Zexion what's that plate up there? Why does it have pearls on it?" I asked cocking my head to the side.

"Those are your memories." Zexion responded helping Demyx up. "Let me ask you something have you been experiencing headaches recently?"

"Yeah I do when the bubbles pop or when one of the pearls falls. Its like only Axel can make the pain stop." It was true the few times it had happened when Axel had held me the pain seemed to dull and then stop. "I feel so bad that I ran away from him. I feel like my memories are starting to return."

"If all those pearls fall before you regain your memories you'll lose Axel forever. Its very important that you try to regain those memories. I wouldn't worry though as long as you're with Axel he'll make sure you remember." Zexion smiled and we just continued to walk along the beach.

I learned a little about the odd couple, I was right when I thought Zexion had the power over dreams. He had been watching over me along with Sora when I had lost my memories. Zexion had several times tried to convince me to go back to Axel but I could never remember the dreams I had, had when I woke up. Demyx had the power over water and loved playing his Sitar in his free time. He was teaching Xion everything he knew and I also found out that Demyx was a Dhampir to.

Zexion had been with Demyx for a few centuries and he showed no signs of leaving the musician no matter how weird he was. He was very nice but he acted as if we had known each other all our lives. He was however very good friends with Axel and Sora.

"Hey can I ask you something?" I questioned as we stopped near the shore letting the water lap at our feet.
"What's up?" Demyx responded as Zexion sat on one of the rocks nearby.

"Your close to Axel right?" When Demyx nodded I continued on. "Olette said that Axel and my older brother Cloud used to be good friends, what made them stop?" I asked.

Demyx shrugged, "I don't know but I'm betting it has something to do with you... why not just ask Axel I'm sure he'll tell you." Demyx reasoned grinning.
Shaking my head we continued to walk along the sandy shore before I woke up curled close to Axel. The room was dark save a few burning candles that Axel must have lit before we fell asleep. He was holding one of my hands close to his face and when I tried to tug it back he only gripped it harder. Chuckling I was able to dislodge myself and go into the living room where I was met with Sora staring at the fire again.

"I always seem to find you staring at the fire." I said coming to sit at one of the chairs.

"Axel taught me how to stoke it, I always get up before everyone else. I don't like the cold very much and neither do you as I recall. By the way Axel's put himself in a twilight sleep he should be rising in the next few minutes. I would go check on him before he thinks you've run away again." Sora giggled just as there was a loud crash.

Getting up I was halfway to the room before Axel swooped in picked me up and carried me back to the room. Throwing me on the bed he jumped on and pinned me down. His lips found mine forcing them open so he could slip his tongue in. "I thought you had run off again." He growled nipping at my bottom lip.
"I was with Sora, he told me to go check on you so that's what I was doing. You know if theres not going to be any trust in this relationship I might as well run off again." I chuckled.

Letting me go I sat up and pulled him down beside me. "I'll just follow you wherever you go. As you can see I'm very persistent." He responded kissing my forehead.

"Axel we were in love weren't we? I can tell by the way your acting. And I'm pretty sure I loved you just as much… Right?" I questioned.

"Yes very much, that's why I followed you. I figured even if you couldn't remember me I would make you. I love you Roxas and now that I've got you back I refuse to let you go." He stated cradling my face in his hands.

"You won't hate me if I can't say that right now will you?" I asked. I wanted to gods knows I did but at the same time I still felt like I was still learning.

"I could never hate you. You could spend the rest of your life running from me and I'd never hate you." I couldn't help but smile. I was going to try from here on out to be what Axel wanted. I would regain my memories one by one before time ran out, because I couldn't lose Axel not again.

We lay there for a few minutes just holding each other until Axel sat up abruptly. Riku was leaning against the doorways entrance with a smiling Sora behind him. "Looks like you two are getting cozy." Riku remarked pulling Sora in the doorway with him.

"Go away you bastard. He finally likes me again." Axel muttered chucking one of the pillows at him which Riku doged.

"We just came to tell you that everything's been set up so I'd suggest you go before the sun rises." Sora giggled as Riku pulled Sora closer in his arms.
A grin spread across Axel's face as he jumped up and ran into the closet throwing random articles of clothing on the bed. "Get dressed we're going on a field trip!" He exclaimed as Riku and Sora filed out closing the door behind them.

"What's going on? Where are we going?" I asked picking up one of the shirts from the pile Axel had created.

"You'll see," Axel whispered coming around to pull me close in his arms and kiss me. Letting me go he quickly shed his pants and shirt digging in the pile of clothes. Axel was anorexic skinny and pale. He had well defined muscles and a fire red happy trail leading past the waistband of his boxers. There was a roman numeral eight tattooed on his hip, and I had to keep myself from moaning in want. Seriously I had, had sex with this god of sexiness before?

Slipping on a pair of dark skinny jeans I tried not to slap that perfect ass that was turned towards me. He was trying to kill me wasn't he? Turning away I quickly grabbed a random pair of jeans and a shirt and ran into the adjoining bathroom. I heard laughing as I hurriedly slipped off my pants and shirt trading them for a pair of clothes that smelled exactly like Axel. I tried to keep myself from burying my nose in the in the lightweight sweater I had picked out. Once I felt like I was ready I hurried out of the bathroom just as Axel was pulling his hair back. He looked so good with a deep blue V neck shirt that hugged his body along with a pair biker boots and he was ready to go.

My heart had always beat at a fast rate but now it felt like it was just going to explode out of my chest.

Turning those glowing toxic green eyes on me he smiled exposing those sharp canines. "I can hear your heart beating." He purred sashaying over placing his hands on my hips.

Sweeping the hair off my neck he groaned just barely pricking me with his fangs. My legs had turned to jelly and Axel had to support my weight as I practically fell into his arms. "Your Mark is gone…" He growled.

"Not gone… hidden…" I whimpered hoping to hell he'd just go ahead and bite me. Damn he was working me up!

"Good boy Angel its not gone after all. Your right just hidden… how did you know that?" He asked running his fingers through my hair.

I took a step back, "I don't know… I just… I'm not sure it just seemed like it would be there…"

"Angel… don't you get it? Your memories they're coming back!" Axel cried. "Come on I have another place I want to show you!"Dashing out of the room I was left alone with my body aching for more of his scorching touch.

Hurriedly I threw a pair of sneakers on and ran out into the living room, Axel wasn't there but Sora and Riku were both of them trying hard not to laugh. "He's outside." They said. I'm sure my face was red as I dashed out after him intent on finding out where we were going. The car had been started as Axel waited for me with the passenger door open. Climbing in he shut it behind me and rolled over the hood of the car throwing the drivers side door open. I couldn't stop myself from laughing as he sped off in some general direction.

"I don't want the night to get away from us, besides there are so many things I want to show you!" Axel shouted giving me a wolfish grin.

I didn't know where we were going and honestly I didn't care as long as I was with Axel. We drove for about ten minutes before Axel sped down a small gravel road. Once we had reached some sort of destination he parked the car and jumped out running over to my side to hold the door open for me. Grabbing my hand in his we started off him finally taking the lead and running leaving me to chase after him. It wasn't long before we had reached the spot Axel had taken me to see. It was a small wooded area and there were leaves blocking the path that we had been taking. Pushing them aside Axel covered my eyes and led me into what I assumed was a small clearing.

I could hear water rushing somewhere and there were hardly no leaves as we walked. Taking his hands off my eyes a flood of memories rushed back. There were patches of flowers everywhere and a small river complete with a waterfall. Trees lined the forest and you could hear the owls and crickets as they made their music. Moonflowers were in full bloom and I couldn't stop myself from picking one.

I remembered this place… Axel had Marked me here. He had brought a picnic blanket and small basket packed with all my favorite foods. "Roxas we've been dating for a long time…" He had started that night. It was a summer night and we had previously been swimming practically naked in the small river. I remembered pulling him down for a long and sensual kiss as he phrased his next words. "I want us to Mate."

"Mate? As in me and you?" I had stuttered.

Smiling Axel nodded, we ended up Mating that night on the blanket I remembered his strong body and how he held me so close that night. Could feel his fangs as they punctured my neck letting the crimson life flow into his awaiting mouth. It was the first time I had let a man touch me in such a way, I had never had sex with anyone until that night. He told me how lonely he was without me and then shortly after I had moved in. It felt complete, I had felt whole.

"...ou ok?" I snapped out of the memories that had assaulted me to find out I was crying.

"We became Mates here… this was our spot…" I whispered as Axel enveloped me in a hug.

"Yes it is, you always came here sometimes by yourself if you were mad at me or even just upset. I could always find you here. After your memories were erased I came here often to see if you would come back but you never did. Those first two years were tough I didn't know where you were. It was like you had just disappeared. Your finally remembering though that's what matters!" Taking my face in his warm hands I closed my eyes as he began wiping the tears away.

"I'm not going anywhere. I promise, I won't leave you again. I'll remember, I'll remember everything!" I cried.

I would I had to believe that. Before time was up, but I still couldn't shake the feeling of my little sister Naminé. Cloud had lied right? He'd hated Axel from the beginning… Axel said he was a good liar and he was… I was just hoping this was just another one of his the thing that nagged me the most was why did Cloud and Axel hate each other? Why did Cloud want me dead? Maybe those could be found in the memories that I had long forgotten. But right now I was exactly where I needed to be.

A/N: What another cliff hanger?! Haha I love cliff hangers fun aren't they? Well I hope you guys enjoyed it! So review and let me know what you guys think of it! I'll start on chapter 5 so let me know in the meantime what you think! Bye for now!

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