So sorry for the late update! I've been meaning to for a while but just got my new laptop! Still getting used to using it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.

~Hurry~

Hope walked up to the door and knocked on it. The door opened to reveal Marluxia who looked at him confused. He allowed Hope past and led him to the living room where Rygdea, the brothers, Riku, and Sephiroth sat.

Sephiroth, being a friend of Sora's, had taken a great interest in helping them win the trial. He and Riku looked surprised to see Hope walk in. Saix just scowled as he paced some more.

"Why are you here Hope?" Riku asked.

"I just met with Vanitas." Hope told him.

"How?" Ventus asked.

"I don't know how he came to see me but he did." Hope said.

"Why?" Roxas asked.

"Well he wanted to give me this." He held up the envelope. "To give to you."

"What is it?" Rygdea asked.

"Pictures to be used in the trial." Hope answered.

"WHAT?" Terra and Zack shouted before lunging for the envelope.

Sephiroth grabbed Hope before he was trampled and passed the envelope to Rygdea. Hope sighed as he was set back down away from the two excited boys.

"Why you?" Cloud asked Hope.

"Vanitas thought he might be watched, he figured by choosing a…cutie like me he said…they'd think it was a date." Hope answered.

"He used you then?" Riku asked angrily.

"No…he did…um…well…" Hope blushed and looked down.

"He what?" Riku asked becoming an older protective brother.

"Riku." Sephiroth ordered before looking at Rygdea. "So?"

Rygdea pulled out the photos and his eyes widened as he moved through them. He shakily handed them to Saix who had Marluxia looking over his shoulder. Saix's expression changed from blank to angry while Marluxia showed worry. Cloud and Zack glanced at them next and both were ready to storm out of the house. Finally the last four all looked over and they sat in shock.

"What are they?" Riku asked.

"These will definitely win the trial…" Marluxia whispered.

Riku was handed the pictures and Hope looked over his shoulder. Hope looked away feeling sick and sat down covering his mouth. Sephiroth took them as Riku began to shake in rage. He held Riku down in his seat as his eyes burned with hate after he looked over the photos.

"Let me go Sephiroth!" Riku yelled at him.

"Look you wouldn't stand a chance bursting in there without thinking." Sephiroth told him.

Riku sighed but remained sitting. "Fine…"

"Poor Sora…" Hope whispered.

"The wounds look treated was it the uncles who treated them?" Riku asked.

"They wouldn't, it was Vanitas." Rygdea stated.

"I thought Vanitas hated Sora." Ventus pointed out.

"Could you ever truly hate your twin?" Cloud asked.

"No…I couldn't." Ventus said.

"Then neither doe Vanitas." Cloud finished.

"Let's take this to the police and go get them!" Terra said happily.

"Are you nuts? That's putting them into even more danger. We wait till the trial." Demyx argued.

"Did you see those injuries? Who is to say they won't beat Sora to death before then!" Terra argued back.

"They wouldn't risk it. They know if they killed one of them before the trial they'd be taken down immediately." Cloud stated.

"What about afterwards?" Zack asked.

"They probably won't like it if we win the trial. Who's to say they're safe if we win." Sephiroth pointed out.

Rygdea looked down sadly. "Maybe I should sign over the company."

"They won't let them go, they know too much." Sephiroth pointed out.

They all sighed and sat down with a depressive sigh. Riku clutched his legs angrily as he thought of what they could do.

"Isn't there anywhere they can be safe?" Hope asked.

'That involves them getting away from our uncles." Saix stated.

"Well we have a step up, a way to win the trial." Rygdea said confidently.

"That's better than nothing." Sephiroth agreed.

~Vanitas and Sora~

Vanitas sighed as he entered the house. He hoped Hope had gotten the pictures to his father. As he walked up the stairs he heard a cry from upstairs. He began to hurry and followed it to Sora's room. He opened the door and his eyes widened as he saw Sora being whipped by Xehanort. He covered his mouth and exited the room. He leaned against the wall his eyes clenched shut.

He heard the sounds of the whip on flesh stop and the door open. He bowed his head to his uncles before running into Sora's room. Sora lay on the ground bleeding as Vanitas knelt next to him.

"Sora? Sora wake up!" Vanitas urged.

"Vani?" Sora asked tiredly.

"I'm here! Look we need to get out! Do you know anyone we can go to?" Vanitas asked.

"N-no…well actually…" Sora said in thought.

"Yes? A friend of mine lives around here…I think…" Sora told Vanitas.

"What's his name? Do you have his number?" Vanitas asked.

"Snow…Villiers…" Sora said quietly.

"And his number?" Vanitas asked.

"Notebook…with the crystal picture on it…has number of family and friends from Destiny Islands."

Sora collapsed into Vanitas' arms. He put him down and grabbed the notebook before bandaging Sora. He picked Sora up and headed for the door. He walked quietly so he wouldn't be caught. He checked to make sure his uncles were in the study before quietly leaving the mansion. He began to take off down the rode a bit before moving off to the side.

He walked a bit of a ways from the road to an abandoned house he knew was nearby. He went in and put Sora on the bed before going to see if the phone still worked. He heard the dial and opened the notebook to a page and dialed the number and waited.

"What?" A male voice asked.

"Is this Snow Villiers?" Vanitas asked.

"Yes, and this would be?" Snow asked.

"Vanitas, I'm Sora's twin brother." Vanitas answered.

"Sora has a twin?" Snow asked.

"That's not important! We need your help." Vanitas said.

"What's wrong?" Snow asked worry in his voice.

"Look can you come get me and Sora? We're a few hours out of Twilight Town, you'll see a road that hasn't been used, and it'll lead to an abandoned house. That's where we are. Hurry." Vanitas said.

"What is going on?" Snow asked.

"It's a life or death situation." Vanitas stated before hanging up.

He sat down and watched Sora as they waited.

~End ch. 7~

Poll: Sephiroth's significant other?

Rygdea: 8

Genesis: 3

Last chance to vote!

Also for one of the prequels instead of having it be the brothers before Sora moves in (most of that will be in one shots) it'll be about Sora's life with his mom on Destiny Islands!

Sneak peek of prequel of Sora's life: Sora was in another relationship.

Side stories have been decided here is a list of one shots that'll be included (what should the side story series be called?):

How Saix and Xemnas met (Progress: Complete)

How Marluxia and Larxene met (Progress: Being Written)

How Zack and Aerith met

How Cloud and Leon met

How Terra and Aqua met

How Roxas and Axel met

How Demyx and Zexion met

How Saix and Xemnas got together

How Marluxia and Larxene got together
How Zack and Aerith got together
How Cloud and Leon got together
How Terra and Aqua got together
How Roxas and Axel got together
Roxas, Cloud, and Saix's first times
Marluxia proposing

Zack meeting Aerith's dad
Hearing Sora is coming
Saix and their uncles
Rygdea hearing Sora is with Saix

How Demyx and Zexion got together
Sora walking in on Demyx (Demyx pov)
Sora walking in on Saix (Saix pov)
Leon and Cloud after Sora sees the video
A day in Riku's life
The bar after Saix Saves Sora
Sora's first day of school (Riku's pov)
A school day for Xion

Hope's thoughts on Vanitas (after being given the letter)
School festival
Vanitas seeing Sora (Flashback through life)
Xion and Ventus

Reviewer's corner:

Andthensome14: Sorry I can't do Snow! I have plans for him already!

SIHN: I'm not quite sure about Lex…maybe a lawyer or detective?

Valkyria Raven: Saix didn't exactly go berserk (probably because he knew it wouldn't be wise too)

Animesaki: Hope is like Sora the perfect uke, so he's allowed to be flustered.

Nyx The Last Keybearer: Ha-ha nice!

Totalanimeloverno1: Well didn't go into too much of the beating. Trial will happen soon!

Mrs. Zach Porter: I'll try to kill the uncles.

JadeDawn: Thanks glad you like Vanitas.

Dinnerwarrior: He is.

persona3adict: You most definitely will see more!

XxKingdomxXxHeartsxX: Ha-ha well I hope everyone will like the side stories (I came up with the list during math class).

TheDisillusionedDreamer: I can't wait for the trial as well!

Cazzylove: Thanks for the review.

nejisoifon-lover91: Not sure about Vincent making an appearance, he might…in fact he will!

PUMPKI N MASTERETTE: I'm thinking a nice "Accidental" fire to the mansion would be a great way for the uncles to go (get it?).

carolina1k: Thanks for the review!

AkatsukiKingdomHeartsAnime: *gives cookie at your pout* It is sad.

XamierTheNobody: I'm thinking more of an "accidental" fire killing them. Also congrats on beating the two! And I know of the new game have you seen Riku's new outfit? OMG is he hot! Short hair (shorter then when he was a kid) and he makes it work!

XxAngel of MadnessxX: Thanks for the review!

darkmoonfairy16: They will!

Till next time everyone!