A/N: Rawr! Royal Dragon here back again! Hehe so I thought I'd go ahead and post chapter 9 since I'm feeling in a pretty good mood! Enjoy!
Chapter 9: Gone
Roxas POV
Something wasn't right. The feeling that I was being watched had started about two weeks before Christmas but now that it was over the feeling only intensified. Axel was always asking questions making sure that I was comfortable and that the babies were alright. They were starting to get more active now especially during the night.
I was starting to unconsciously rub my stomach. Sora was always wanting to press his ear against my small rounded stomach to see if he could hear the babies. I soon forgot about that watchful feeling and just concentrated on my Mate, son and my babies.
It wasn't long before Zexion was calling us and scheduling an appointment so we could see the sex of our babies. Axel was bouncing around the house and twirling me around.
"What do you think Roxy? I hope we have a girl! Wait no then the boys will be after her... I hope we have boys! But a girl would be nice to..." He cheered smothering me with kisses.
"Boys... We're going to have boys again." I whispered pulling him down for a passionate kiss.
"Papa top kissing Daddy! Its icky!" Sora giggled running over and jumping in my arms. "Only I kiss Daddy!" Kissing my cheek I hugged him close and kissed his cheek. I loved Sora he was what I had been living for, for so long. I had to keep this tiny little infant alive, wolf form or in human form. Now he was growing up so fast and I had two more on the way.
I also had a Mate so in fact I had a lot to live for. The night before the appointment Axel left to go next door to Cloud's and Leon's. We had just finished bathing Sora and he was streaking around the house giggling and squealing as we chased him down with towels.
Wrapping him like a small burrito Axel deposited him in my arms and kissed his forehead before kissing me.
"Be good for Daddy! I won't be back for bedtime so go to sleep when Daddy says to ok?" Axel stated.
"Yes Papa!" Sora sighed leaning over to kiss his cheek before he left.
He hadn't been gone but about twenty minutes when the door opened. I was still in the bathroom attempting to dry Sora's unruly spikes as he wriggled and squirmed under the hair dryer's heat. Putting the dryer away I picked Sora up, placing him on my hip.
I felt very uneasy as I crept around the house. "Axel?" I called pulling Sora close so that his head was resting on my shoulder.
"Papa? Papa!" Sora giggled.
"Sora go back to the bathroom. Close the door and don't come out until I tell you to ok?" I whispered.
Wide chocolate brown eyes stared back at me and nodded. He didn't ask any questions just silently tottered back to the bathroom making sure to shut the door behind him.
"Axel?" I called walking down the hall and into the living room. The door had been left open letting in the cold December air. Something was wrong... very, very wrong.
From around the corner came a wolf with ice blue eyes. He was a silver wolf his pelt looking exactly like Riku's only he was larger. After a long staredown I recognized just who I was dealing with.
"No... no! I'm Mated get away from me!" I screamed. Running down the hall I planned to lock myself in the bathroom with Sora but the wolf pounced knocking me down.
I fell to my stomach and cried out in pain. My babies! Were my babies ok? But Sora? Sora I had to get to my other baby! Attempting to scramble to my feet I felt two massive paws on my back as a wolf growled behind me.
I screamed as loud as I could hoping that someone would hear me and at least send help! The door swung open and out came a chocolate colored wolf.
"Sora no!" Charging down the hall he jumped on the wolves face snarling and scratching giving me enough time to roll out of the way. I couldn't shift because of my babies so instead I ran into the kitchen to grab something to beat the wolf with.
Before I could even stand up I heard a loud yelp as Sora soared through the living room and hit the wall. Blood was everywhere and I screamed as I rushed over to pick up my baby. He was limp and blood was pouring from his face and back. Whimpering he attempted to snuggle close.
Tears poured down my eyes and I screamed louder this time heartbroken and angry. Just as I turned around someone wrapped their arm around my neck and shoved a rag against my mouth. I was out before I really understood what was happening.
When I woke up I heard chains rattle. I was disoriented and confused before the events rushed back to me. Sora my baby! Sitting up I attempted to move but was quickly stopped. Looking back I saw that I had been chained to the bed. I could move my hands just a little bit but not very far. I couldn't even rub my stomach.
Looking around I found that I was sitting in front of a mirror. There I was with blood matted to my face and on my hands. A collar was around my neck attached to a leash and I wasn't wearing anything! I was pregnant and completely naked while chained to a bed... this wasn't kinky! When the door opened a few minutes later and He stepped inside my stomach dropped.
"Just give up. The sooner you do that the more freedom you'll have around here." He cooed coming over to lift my chin up so that I was forced to look into those unmerciful eyes.
"Fuck you, you bastard! Where's Sora? I want my baby!" I screamed rattling the chains and praying that they would give.
"Don't you see Roxy what he did to my face?" He asked.
There were a few cuts but they were disappearing right before my eyes. "Good I'm just sorry he didn't gouge your fucking eyes out!" I spat.
Grabbing the leash he tugged it harshly effectively cutting off my air supply. "You little slut! You really thought that you could run away! But I found you again. I'll always find you and I'll always bring you back." He hissed.
Gathering what little saliva I had at the moment I spit in his face. Letting go of the leash I breathed in a lung full of air. Instead of hitting me he pinned me down his hands wrapping around my throat.
"Do it again I dare you and I'll kill those fucking parasites you're carrying around!" He growled. "You wouldn't want that now would you?"
Raw fear gripped my heart and wouldn't let go as I shook my head. When he finally got off of me I crawled to the end of the bed and put my legs up.
"That's a good boy." He said sauntering away and slamming the door shut behind him. The lock clicked into place and when I was sure he was gone I wept.
Axel's POV
I hadn't been gone long probably around twenty minutes when I felt his emotions change. From contemptment to terror. Something was wrong, something was very wrong. Cloud noticed my change in emotions first.
"Roxas... a while back when we Mated something changed. We were going to talk to you about it but we forgot what with the babies and everything. But I can feel his emotions, when they change I know and the same with him." Cloud's eyes were as wide as saucers while Leon was grinning.
"Congratulations son you've found your Soulmate. Did he submit to you that night?" Leon asked in all seriousness.
I didn't know what to say so I nodded. "Completely. Our hearts at that moment... they beat as one." I whispered.
No one said anything for a while and Roxas emotions had been drowned out for a moment.
"Leon we've been waiting for this moment for so long." Cloud whispered walking over and grabbing Leon's arm.
"Yes we have my love. Axel I'm relinquishing my title as Alpha. You are now the Pack's new Alpha. Cloud and I were only temporary we were waiting for the new Alpha to arrive and when you came into our Pack as a pup we knew you would be the next Alpha. True Alpha's are able to submit and have their Mate submit to them in a way that causes this emotional bond to occur. No one knows much about it but this is the Bond the Soulmate bond is what it is known as. Only Soulmates are Alphas but if one is not present to take over the Pack will elect leaders until such a time when the true Alpha shows himself." Leon explained.
"No I can't... I'm not an Alpha! I can't do this!" I cried.
"Yes you can. Axel you'll be a wonderful Alpha. The Pack knew that one day this would happen. They've been waiting a long time for this. You'll make some mistakes but that's ok who hasn't? Besides its not like we're going anywhere. We'll still be here, we'll always help you because you're our son and we love you." Cloud stated pulling me into a hug.
It was supposed to be a happy moment but pain radiated through my body and I fell to the ground with a scream. My head was throbbing with pain as I reached up to grab it. Pictures of Roxas and Sora started flashing behind my eyelids.
Roxas was chained to a bed with a collar around his neck. His knees were drawn and he was crying. I couldn't tell where he was but then it flashed to Sora who was lying at home on the floor bleeding. I could hear Leon and Cloud shouting my name and shaking me but the pictures just kept coming.
Every time it flashed to Roxas I always saw a streak of silver. It wasn't until the visions were fading when I saw the face. Sephiroth.
When I came to again I was lying on the couch with a splitting headache. Jumping up Leon tried to push me down but I pushed him away and ran to the door. Cloud and Leon followed behind me as I headed straight home. They were quiet not asking any questions. When we made it there I threw the door open and was greeted with a messy house. Things had been knocked over as if in a struggle and there were splatters of blood everywhere.
"D-d-daddy?" A weak voice called out.
"Sora!" I cried rushing around the turned over couch and to my son. Blood was everywhere! Oozing out of a gash on his head, it had also soaked through the shirt on his back. "Sora baby! Papa's here! Papa's here now!" I was almost in hysterics but I had to keep calm.
"P-pa-papa... I-I- h-h-hurt." He whimpered as I pulled him into my lap and cradled him close.
"I'm so sorry baby. Papa's so sorry he wasn't here." I whispered. He was getting colder and it wasn't long before he fell limp in my arms.
I screamed in agony at the thought of my baby dying. Standing up I ran into Cloud who had tears streaming down his face.
"I'm going to kill him. I'm going to kill him!" I screamed. Silently holding his hands out I kissed Sora's bloody head and handed him over to Cloud.
"Zexion's on his way." Was all Leon said.
My clothes ripped to shreds as I shifted into a wolf. I wasted no time in dashing out of the house and outside. Thankfully it hadn't started snowing again so the trail that Sephiroth left behind was fresh. That bastard was either really stupid or he wanted me to find him.
I was beyond pissed, that bastard had not only stolen my Mate but he had hurt my son as well. I was going to find him but a brunette wolf blocked my path. Snarling I bared my teeth but Leon stood his ground his eyes challenging me to charge him. Whining I sat down waiting for him to shift back.
"Come inside Axel you can't just go charging in there without a plan. You have a whole Pack that will be behind you! We're going to help you, and get Roxas back." He said reaching a hand out.
I didn't want to shift but my body unconsciously did what Leon wanted me to. At this point everyone had heard about what was going on and Zexion was quick to inform me that Sora's condition was critical. Even though Sora was a Shifter he sustained a lot of damage that his body couldn't heal itself properly. So instead of trying it wasn't doing anything at all.
He was so small and fragile I couldn't let my son die. I couldn't let my baby boy die! Pulling me into an uncharacteristic hug Leon led me inside the house so we could put some clothes on.
Coming downstairs I saw that the whole Pack was gathered inside of Cloud and Leon's house all of them waiting for my direction. Anyone male or female that was pregnant was left behind but we made sure to group them together and keep them highly protected.
Taking a deep breath I looked out at the sea of people. They were all waiting for me to speak. Looking over I saw Cloud silently making his way over. Taking my hand in his he whispered to me, "You can do this. This is your Pack they love you and we'll do anything to help you."
"Thanks dad." I whispered back. "Thank you everyone for coming under such unfortunate circumstances. My Mate was abducted... and our son Sora... he's in critical condition. Sephiroth's Pack has captured my Mate I'm sure of it and I'm going to get my Mate back. I need your help I cannot take the whole Pack on by myself, I'll understand if you don't want to go but anyone that is coming we met here in an hour. I'm going to rescue my Mate and kill Sephiroth."
After I was done with my little speech I rushed straight to Zexion's to check on Sora. When I got the small hospital Demyx was there to greet me.
"He's back in surgery Vexen's with him along with one of the other nurses Aerith. There going to stitch his head but his back is the worst part... its all cut up and they can't wake him up for that. He's two the pain will drive him insane. His right ear the tip of it was ripped off, Zexion can stitch it back but when he changes back into a wolf that part will be missing. His inner wolf won't recognize it as part of his body but Axel... he's going to be very scared after this." Demyx explained.
"I don't care I just want my son alive!" I whispered.
Leading me over to one of the old plastic chairs Demyx sat down beside me wrapping his arm around my shoulder. "I heard you're the Alpha now. I'm proud of you Axel. We all are. You're going to get Roxas back, those babies are going to be fine and so is Sora." He stated.
Demyx was getting larger now and it wasn't going to be long before he was due. Demyx and I had always been friends and we shared a lot of things with each other but then when he met Zexion we kind of drifted apart so it was nice just to be back in the musician's presence.
"I don't think I can do this." I confessed putting my head in my hands.
"Yes you can! I'm here, Roxas will be by your side, you've got Sora and Zexion and your parents! The whole Pack loves you and we're all behind you because we love you. I wish I could go with you tonight... you know I would." He giggled pulling me down so that I was resting my head on his shoulder.
"I know you would. Make sure Sora is ok and tell him that Daddy and I love him." I said getting up and kissing Demyx on the cheek. It was time for me to go and rescue you my Mate.
I still had a good forty minutes before we left to go and rescue Roxas. As soon as I made it back to Cloud's I realized something... I had no idea where Sephiroth's Pack was. All I knew about Sephiroth was where he worked at and I highly doubted that he was keeping Roxas there.
Dejectedly I made my way inside of Cloud's and Leon's. There were several Pack members there and as the time went by more started to show. A few of them were women among them was Aerith. She had her long brunette hair pulled back into a low ponytail.
"Hey everything alright?" A voice asked coming to sit down beside me on the couch.
Looking over I saw that it was Saix. Xemnas was behind the couch one of his large hands on his Mate's shoulder.
Groaning I shook my head. "I don't know where Sephiroth is... I mean I know where he works but that's not exactly where Roxas is." Sephiroth was a secretive person. No one but his Pack knew where the hideout was.
"I know." Saix whispered. If it wasn't for the fact that I was part wolf I wouldn't have understood what he said.
"You know?" I asked relief flooding through my body. He knew! Someone knew where Sephiroth was!
"But I can't tell you..." He said hurriedly. "I was... I was part of Sephiroth's Pack at one point. If I hadn't escaped he would have Mated with me. That's how I got my scars... I promised I'd never go back." Xemnas squeezed his shoulder in comfort before coming around and pulling his Mate in his lap.
"You can just tell me where he lives! I know the Pride Lands like the back of my hand!" I responded.
"It's not that simple. It's a very complicated route. Only his Pack knows where he lives. If you try to leave the Pack they kill you, so far I've been the only one to barely get out alive. If it wasn't for Xemmy I would have probably died." He said smiling.
"Must you call me Xemmy in front of our new Alpha?" Xemnas said with a sigh and narrowed eyes to his Mate.
"Mmm only because I love you." Saix whispered pressing a kiss to his Mate's jaw.
"I love you to but I really think you should show him. I'll be right beside you the whole time. I swear I won't leave your side." Xemnas whispered in his Mate's ear. As soon as Saix started to protest Xemnas continued on. "We'll leave as soon as you show them where it is. I promise."
Biting his lower lip Saix leaned close to his Mate. For a long while they just stared at each other. Nothing was said they were both quiet. Saix was the first to break the gaze turning away he sighed and looked straight to me.
"I'll show you." He whispered.
"Thank you this means a lot to me." I responded with a smile. As I tried to pull him into a thankful hug Xemnas growled and pulled him out of the way.
"Mine!" He growled nuzzling his Mate's neck.
The whole time we talked I could feel Roxas' emotions swirling. He was terrified and I tried to quell those fears through the Bond that we shared. Closing my eyes I blocked out all of the chatter from the room and just imagined my Mate. I imagined holding him close and whispering that everything was going to be ok. That everything would be fine. I was coming for him.
When I tried to open my eyes back up I was knocked down with a wave of nausea and another headache. This picture was of Roxas screaming and tied to... I wasn't sure I couldn't see that but his cries were filled with pain. Tears were rushing down his face and there was blood... so much blood.
What was going on? I had to find him and quick!
A/N: Oh my what is going on? Whelp you'll have to find out in chapter 10 I suppose! Leave me some reviews and maybe I'll post again tomorrow or tonight just depends. Oh and thanks for all the reviews, favorites and followers you guys are fucking awesome! So remember review and I'll post chapter 10 a lost faster for you.
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