Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Kingdom Hearts nor the Final Fantasy Characters.
Summary: An accident forces the handicapped Sora to move to Twilight town where he meets a mysterious boy named Riku who happens to be a vampire. RikuSora
Author's Note: Just realized how long it's been since I started this fic! I'm so sorrrry!
Sora arrived at the house a few minutes after school. Books filled his lap and the extra bag he had on the handles of his wheelchair. His blue eyes searched for the doorbell. Before he got a chance to ring it, the door swiftly opened.
"Glad you could make it," Axel said with a smile.
The two sat the same way they did on Sora's first visit. Nothing was out of place and not even dust rested on the ancient items.
"Sorry you had to wheel yourself all the way over here. I'm on babysitting duty today," Axel said picking up the rabbit and petting it.
"No, it's fine. Where's Riku? He wasn't in school today…well you knew that but is everything okay?"
Axel stopped petting his rabbit and looked at the boy sitting across from him. With a shake of his head, he put the bunny down to hop around as they talked.
"Well, Riku was in an accident. He still hasn't woken up but I know he'll live. It may take some time but it appears he'll be okay. The reason why I invited you so early is because I knew everyone else would be out of the house. I guess you deserve to know about us. I guess you probably know by now that none of us are related at all. Our dad just took us in when we were little. He helped raise us. There were times when some of us would take off and not show our faces again for years."
Sora sat continued to sit there, absorbing every word. He was beginning to get a little irritated that Axel didn't tell him where Riku even was but thought the story had a purpose.
"We move around a lot because we…outgrow where we live. People begin to see that we never change in appearance and it's that kind of stuff that forces us to leave before others find out what we really are."
Sora narrowed his eyes and shook his head. "I don't understand. What do you mean your appearance never changes?
Axel gave Sora a bright smile. Two large white fangs could be seen resting in his mouth.
"We're vampires…blood suckers. Most of us don't feed off humans though whenever we see some homeless suffering we usually take them out. No one really knows them nor cares so we basically cure their depression."
Sora sat, bewildered at the news. Everything pointed to them being vampires, but it should just be a myth. No, they would die in the daytime. They couldn't be vampires.
"If you guys are vampires, how come..." Sora started.
"We don't turn to dust in the daytime? Well, it's hard to explain. Since we also feed on animal blood, it helps us enter the light. We became immune after years of drinking animal blood. We are one of the only clans who eat animal blood. I know it's hard to understand. Even we have a hard time getting all of the information."
Sora stared into nothing as he tried to work everything else.
This can't be real. Why is he telling me this? What really happened to Riku?
"So, what exactly happened to Riku?" asked Sora who was almost shaking with curiosity.
"Vampires...from a place called Gaven City..." muttered the silver-haired vampire, leaning against the doorway.
Axel and Sora jumped at the voice.
"Riku! Please sit down! Don't hurt yourself anymore," exclaimed Axel, who had stood and helped Riku to the sofa. Riku sat down still holding his abdomen. The cuts still hadn't healed completely.
"Sephiroth will probably punish you for telling Sora of our kind. We BARELY even know the kid."
Sora stared at the ground, knowing Riku spoke the truth.
Axel growled lightly as he stood. "Yes, I have realized this. I am not the idiot you all think I am. You keep muttering stuff about Sora in your sleep so I thought he ought to know. Now, I don't care what happens when Sephiroth finds out, but I do care about Sora. I have a different feeling about him. So, shut the fuck up and leave me alone!" he yelled, stomping out of the door.
Both were very surprised by the attitude Axel had shown.
"I apologize for any offenses we have caused towards you. Axel has never acted that way before. Still, he has a special gift. None of us really know what it is. Anyway, I hope you will forgive me...us for this not so pleasant visit."
The cell phone in Sora's pocket began to go off. He picked it up and saw his dad was calling.
"Sora, so sorry, but I completely forgot you had an appointment with Dr. Strife in about an hour. It's supposed to just be a consultation. Where are you? I'll come pick you up."
"Don't worry about it. I can go by myself. I'm nearby anyway," Sora said as he looked for something to stare at other than Riku.
"If you say so Son. Just call me when you're done or if something goes wrong."
With that, the Sora said goodbye and hung up.
"Sorry, I kind of have to go soon. Apparently, I have a doctor's appointment that I just can't
"I'll drive you up there," Riku said as he stood up.
"No, you should uh...get some sleep. Judging by the bandages, you're still hurt."
Sora felt slightly uncomfortable. It was weird to him to be in the house with just Riku.
The vampire chuckled and unwrapped his waist.
"Not all myths tell the truth about some things. When a vampire is awake, we heal faster. Though, it doesn't show on the skin, we still feel it for a while."
Sure enough, there were no marks on his body. Not even scars appeared on the flawless body.
The brunet couldn't help but stare at Riku. A small blush appeared on both of the male's face. Riku quickly walked to his room and changed. Sora remained motionless as he waited. He was glad for the offer, but wasn't sure how to react with Riku anymore. He did save his life.
I couldn't take my eyes off of him. Am I actually having feelings for him or being thankful? Thought Sora as Riku walked back out without a word.
Riku still had a small blush across his face. The look on Sora's face had surprised him.
"Well, we better be going. Wouldn't want you to miss this," said Riku, looking at Sora as he tried to hide any expression that would reveal his feelings.
With a nod, Sora turned around and headed out of the front door. He was always grateful for the ramp that was set up instead of stairs. It made it much easier. Plus, it made Sora feel a bit more confident.
xXxXx
Roxas stared at his old friend with much hatred down a forgotten alley.
"Damn you, Demyx," he said shoving the other vampire against the wall.
"Correction Roxas. I'm already damned so the words mean nothing to me. Look, you know I didn't really have anything to do with the attack of your brother. I don't really belong to the Shikyo Clan anymore. To be honest, I don't remember how I got in," Demyx muttered with a nervous chuckle.
Roxas growled as he pushed him harder against the wall.
"I'll tell you how you got into the "Death" Clan. You betrayed us, your true clan, because you allowed your fear get the better of you! Did you honestly think Terra would allow you to continue being his servant when he can get a much better one? I remember when you first came in. Riku had just left and you were begging for a home. Lucky you...Sephiroth was quite merciful that day to let you join. And for what? You just ran off because Terra threatened to kill you! Because of you, Father had to go through a lot to have me not kill you. I don't ever want to see you on this turf again. I ought to kill you for practically lying to Riku."
"How did I lie to him? I never even met him. I told him exactly what I was told. There would be food here and we are from Gaven City."
"You left out the big part that I managed to figure out. You were the bait. You were the distraction for the others to squeeze their way in here. Lucky for you, Sephiroth doesn't know and you better hope that when Riku awakens, your name won't be said. If Father wants me to kill you, I will kill you."
Demyx gave a shiver, letting out a small sigh.
"Roxas, what about those nights we shared together? Remember all of the good times we shared?" he said quietly.
Chuckling, Roxas shook his head.
"Demyx, I don't love you. I never did and neither did you. We were just sex buddies. When you betrayed us, you were nothing to me. Now, get out of here before I kill you."
With one final shove, Roxas let go of the vampire and walked off.
XxXxX
The dark car pulled into the parking lot of the rehabilitation center. Sora did not move his eyes from the window. He felt with Riku driving him. The one thing he wanted, he will never have again. The negative thoughts filled his head until he looked towards his new friend.
Riku did not move his eyes away from the door to the building.
"Are you ready?" he asked quietly, turning to Sora.
Sora, letting out a small laugh shook his head.
"Yeah, I just really hate being here. Dr. Strife is nice, but I prefer to be home."
Riku jumped at the name and almost knocked Sora in the face.
"Dr. Strife! Dr. Cloud Strife! He's one of us...You're lucky to have him as your doctor. Good man. Good vampire. He doesn't belong to any clan, though he is our ally."
Sora blinked and brought his doctor's face into his head.
Of course...A flawless face. How did I not even consider it before? Oh, right. I just learned vampires are real today. Yup...
Riku grabbed Sora's wheelchair from the back and pulled it to the passenger side. He wheeled himself to the front as Riku trailed behind.
Once Sora was inside, the two headed into the familiar office of Dr. Strife.
"Riku? What are you doing here?" asked the blond doctor. His hair resembled a mix between the hair of Sora and Roxas.
"I decided to escort Sora, a new friend of mine."
At this moment, Sora avoided all eye contact. Since Cloud was like Riku, it seemed almost uncomfortable to look at either of them now.
Cloud noticed the look on Sora's face and so decided to continue on to the more important business. He stood from his desk and walked over towards the small boy.
"Well, let's get you examined to see if you've made any improvements."
Sora turned towards Cloud, then looked down at his own legs.
The wellness exam took a while, then the therapy started. Every time he had to do his therapy, it hurt his back where the glass pierced through it.
I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
xXxXx
"Roxas, were you able to find anything?" asked Sephiroth as his youngest son walked through the door.
The blond vampire shook his head.
"No, Father. Where is Riku? I sense that he is not in this house," Roxas stated looking around.
"Ah, yes. It appears that he is well enough to go out. As for Axel, he's out in the back. Do try not to upset him. I found him in that damn alleyway again crying his eyes out."
Roxas nodded then walked through the backdoor to see his new lover sitting with his rabbit.
"Hey, Roxas. Thanks for last night. I had a great time reliving the past…but for the time being, I believe we should keep a bit of space between us."
Roxas was bewildered by the seriousness of Axel's voice. It had never been so serious before.
"Axel, what the hell are you talking about? What made you come to this conclusion all of the sudden?"
The fire-headed vampire chuckled quietly, avoiding all eye contact.
"I saw you with Demyx today. Don't worry, I didn't tell Dad. You still love him don't you? Even after he betrayed us…Even after he broke your heart."
At this, Roxas laughed so hard, he was almost crying.
"Dear Axel. If you think that I ever loved that fool, you must be high. I know he's the one who led the clan to Riku."
"Then why did it look like you were kissing his neck and ear and everything?" he asked, turning his bright green eyes on Roxas.
"I wasn't. I was whispering threats into his ear while trying not to kill him. Axel, please stop this nonsense and come inside."
xXxXx
Kairi looked into the window of Riku's car as it sat outside of the rehabilitation center.
"Damn, no clues. Don't worry Sora. I'm coming to rescue you," she muttered walking up to the long building.
She had trailed Riku ever since he saw Sora being lifted into his car.
Kairi kneeled in the bushes under the small window and saw the doctor touch Sora's legs.
Dammit! Keep your hands off my man!
The backpack she was wearing was starting to hurt her shoulders. It was no wonder since there was every possible item said to kill a vampire. From the myths, of course.
She kept mumbling to herself and decided to head home once she could no longer see the love of her life.
"I bet Riku's been trapped in by the intense sunlight and hasn't had the energy. Sora probably was passing by when he captured him. But that doesn't answer why he was at the rehabilitation center…unless….the doctor is a vampire too and is going to dine on Sora with Riku! I have to go back!" she yelled, running back a few blocks.
XxXxX
"Alright, Sora. Let's take a break. How are you feeling."
Sora shrugged as the doctor sat him up.
"I've been worse, but I can manage."
The doctor nodded and gave Sora his medication. With hesitation, Sora took the two small white pills and swallowed them. He had never gotten over his first episode.
Sora was about to say something when the doors to the large room smashed open.
"SORA! DON'T WORRY, I'M HERE TO STOP THESE VAMPIRES FROM DRINKING YOUR BLOOD!"yelled Kairi as she ran to the shocked male.
"Kairi, what the bloody hell are you talking about?" asked Sora, pushing Kairi off.
"These two are vampires! Duh! I thought I told you that."
"Really? You are starting to take things way too far. There are no such things as vampires, you moron! Look, if Dr. Strife was a vampire, how do you think he stands working here? There could be blood at any given moment. Plus, it's daylight out. So go away. I'm trying to get some muscle in the limp things called legs!"
Kairi looked surprised and felt her face grow hot with embarrassment.
"Right…I was practicing for a play the fan girls put together. They threatened to kill my sister if I didn't cooperate. So, uh, I'm going to go now. Bye!"
With those last words, she ran out of the room, leaving the trio still in shock.
"So, uh…how does she know?" asked Riku.
Sora laughed and shook his head.
"She doesn't truly know. It's all in her head. Well, she did see you get attacked, but had no proof and still has no proof that vampires exist. You guys are safe."
The two vampires laughed, showing their sharp canines as they proceeded with the next round of therapy.
Note: Changed this one quite a bit too. Sorry it's not as long as the last chapter, but I am trying to make it balance out for those that also do not like long chapters. Thanks for reading!