I loved how this chapter turned out x3 like so so much. Lets hope there's more like this one lol

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The Flower Crown

It only took a day to get between Tacte and Lamina, but for both Axel and Roxas it felt like it lasted a life time. The tension from last night was still thick between them. They had lucked out and didn't need to share the bed and Axel slept on a small love seat that was in the corner of the room. When morning had come and they had been woken up, Axel wouldn't even look at Roxas. Changing the blond's bandages had been an interesting affair. The silence that surrounded them was suffocating. Roxas couldn't stand it anymore. He tried to make a lame joke about a duck, but it didn't work. Axel finished and left to get breakfast.

Roxas sighed heavily as he watched the landscape. They had made it to Lamina. Roxas thought he would be happy to be back home, but he just couldn't shake what had happened last night.

"You know if you keep you face like that it's going to stick forever." Ventus poked his twin in the forehead, successfully pulling him from his thoughts, "What's the problem anyway? We're going to be home in a few hours. You can finally relax and forget everything that's happened for at least a little bit."

"I just didn't sleep very well last night." It wasn't a complete lie. While the bed was comfortable and he didn't have to worry about Axel, Roxas just couldn't sleep.

Ventus didn't seem to completely buy it but when he opened his mouth to ask what was really bothering Roxas, the carriage stopped, "What the hell?" Ventus opened the door without hesitation. The blond froze at what he saw, "Hey Rox, come take a look at this." Without another word the older twin stepped out, closely followed by a confused Roxas.

The villagers of the small town had gathered all around the streets to see their King and Queen. But Roxas's attention was drawn somewhere else. A little girl who could barely be five years old stood next to Axel who was still sitting on his horse.

"Are you Prince Axel?" She asked. Her voice was soft and she fidgeted nervously under the man's stare. Her hands played with something in her hands.

"Yes?"

"Well…ummm…I made this for you." The girl thrusted the object in her hands towards the redhead. A beautiful flower crown made from daisies was presented to Axel, "I was making it for my mommy, but wanted to thank you."

Axel slid off of his horse and knelt down so he was level with the girl, "You don't need to thank me." Despite his words the man didn't stop the girl from placing the crown on top of his red spikes.

"But you stopped the war." The girl fiddled with the crown, biting her tongue in concentration as she tried to straighten it out so it sat perfectly. Once she was happy with her work the girl turned and spotted Roxas. She turned back to Axel with a confused look, "Why don't you two ride together? Is it so you can protect Prince Roxas?"

Axel looked dumbfounded, "It's just how things worked out."

The girl made an O shape with her mouth, "Do you kiss? My mommy and daddy kiss a lot. And hold hands."

Axel bit his lip. He didn't know what to say to the child. I'm sorry sweetie but our love isn't real? That wouldn't work.

Suddenly a warm hand eclipsed his shoulder. Axel let out a sigh of relief when he saw it was only Roxas. Whatever issue he had with the blond earlier completely gone as he tried to figure out how to answer the girl.

"We do kiss, but only when no one's looking." Roxas copied Axel and got down to the girl's level. His index finger placed over his lips, "Gotta keep it a secret."

"A secret?" The girl seemed to light up at the first sign of some gossip, "Why is it a secret? Everyone knows you're married sillies."

Roxas smiled at the girl, "Because it's more fun that way."

"Ohhhh." The girl giggled, "You're funny." Then suddenly the girl gasped, "I don't have another crown for you!" She looked worried as tears started to swell in her eye, "I-I'm sorry! You help…helped too and I didn't…"

Roxas was internally freaking out. He didn't want the girl to cry over him. Without thinking the blond pulled a decretive flower out of Axel's daisy chain, "Here, how about I take this?" He tucked the simple flower behind his ear, "There all better. What do you think?"

The girl sniffed as her tears started to subside, "It looks nice." She mumbled.

"Then I love it."

"Does Prince Axel like his crown?" Her eyes went back to the redhead who had been quiet for the exchange.

Axel reached up to touch the gift, "It's beautiful. Thank you for it." And for some unknown reason, he meant it. It felt so surreal to be given something so simple and pure for a marriage that was littered with sin and guilt.

The girl smiled one last time before her mother called for her. Once she had left the crowd started to thin out, bored now that the scene was over.

Ventus came up to the duo and gave them a knowing smirk, "So you act like you hate each other but snog when no one's looking?"

Roxas blushed and punched his brother, "Hush up. You know I just said that to shut her up." He looked up at Axel and gave him a genuine smile, "Thanks for not freaking out on that."

The redhead just shrugged, "She was sweet enough that I could swallow my pride. Plus I'd take daisy chains over rotten tomatoes any day." And with that Axel got back on his hose and trotted away. Ventus and Roxas went back to their carriage so they could get moving again.

~X~x~X~x~

"Roxas! Roxas! Wake up" Ventus violently shook his brother. Roxas groaned and swatted the hyper blond away, mumbling that he didn't care if Ven saw another deer he wanted to sleep. But the older twin was relentless, "No we're approaching the citadel. We're home!"

Roxas was up in an instant. But he sat up too fast and his forehead caught Ventus's jaw. Both cried out in pain. Roxas fell back into a fetal position while Ventus tumbled into his seat with his hand clutching at his face, "Oh god Rox. Why must you be so violent?"

"I didn't do 'nything." Roxas moaned. He slowly sat back up and glanced out the window. He smiled at the familiar scenery around them. The walls that kept them safe from invasions were quickly coming into view, but not fast enough, "I need to find Hayner and tell him everything that's happened."

"Don't tell him too much. He'll probably try to kill Axel."

An evil smile crept on Roxas's face, "Even better. Maybe poison? I don't think Hayner can duel someone let alone wield a sword." Ventus rolled his eyes. Roxas could turn into such a kid when Hayner was involved.

It didn't take long for the carriage to come to a stop and Roxas was the first one out. The blond was about to book it into the castle, but was called back by his father, "Roxas, I don't want you running off. You still have some duties to do before you disappear. You need to show Axel to your room and around the castle. We don't need him getting lost during his stay here. Then I want you both to get cleaned up for dinner. We're having a feast to welcome Axel and I'd like you both to be on your best behavior."

Speaking of Axel, the redhead had dismounted from Zephyr and handed the reins to a stable servant. His attention turned to King Ansem as his stomach made a noise at the mention of food. Being on the road all day made it hard to eat. The redhead was looking forward to eating. And the sooner he got Roxas to do his job the sooner he could grab some food.

"I'm ready to go explore if you are." Axel said to Roxas. The blond nodded and excused himself from his father. The two walked up the steps and into the palace. Axel looked around as the servants ran around busying themselves to finish last minute things.

"Roxaaaas!" A dirty blond ran up to the prince and hugged him.

Roxas grunted in surprise. He almost fell over, but managed to gain his footing back, "Hi Hayner. Missed you too." The blond tried to push his friend off of him as arms squeezed around his chest just a bit too tightly, "C-can you let go? I kinda hurt myself."

Hayner was off of Roxas in a second. Brown eyes looked over the prince's shoulder and studied Axel up and down, "This the guy?"

Axel was taken back by the harsh tone. How dare a mere servant talk about him like that? And to his face too. The redhead was about to reprehend the dirty blond, but Roxas interrupted him.

"Yeah. But don't piss him off." Roxas put a hand on Hayner's chest in a weak attempt to push him away, "I don't think I can do anything if he gets mad enough."

Hayner never took his eyes off of Axel, "Why? Is he sensitive about someone making fun of his pansy crown?"

That made Axel flush. He was still wearing the daisy crown that the little girl had given him. It mostly had to do with the fact that he had nowhere to put it without it falling apart. Suddenly defensive Axel crossed his arms over his chest, "What? Are you jealous you don't have one?"

"Axel, just stop. I don't want to break up a fight right now." Roxas was rubbing his temples. Even with the bickering the blond had to admit that he was surprised that Axel hadn't docked Hayner yet.

"I won't fight him while I'm a guest here. But if he was in my kingdom I would have his sorry ass tossed in the darkest pits of the dungeon by now." Axel hissed then walked away. Not wanting to start an unnecessary fight and causing any more drama.

Roxas sighed as he watched the man go, "I should go after him and make sure he doesn't get lost." The blond apologized to his friend as he ran after the tall redhead, "Will you wait." Roxas growled as he caught Axel by the arm, "My legs aren't as long as yours and my chest is starting to hurt."

At the mention of the injury Axel's defenses came down, "Well, where's your room? The sooner you get changed the sooner I can get some food."

Roxas rolled his eyes at the redhead's motives, "Just follow me. I guess I can give you the grand tour later. Maybe Hayner can tag along." Axel was pulled down long, narrow hallways filled with rushing maids. Up one flight of stairs and down another never ending hall.

The redhead was about to ask if they had to go any farther, but instead managed to walk straight into Roxas's back. The blond grunted in pain but ignored the taller man in favor of opening a door. The room wasn't as big as Axel's, but it was still suitable for a prince.

The windows were covered with thick red drapes that were just opened enough to let in some sunlight and air. Axel could also make out a small balcony just outside the windows. The large king sized bed was draped in dark red satin sheets. Against the wall was a large fireplace just waiting to be lit. A few feet away from the fireplace was a full body mirror embedded into the bricks. There was a door on the right wall that Axel could only guess lead into the bathroom. There was also a large bookshelf with a plush chair next to it. A wardrobe and desk sat in the corner, completing the room

Roxas took a deep breath and walked into the room, "Home sweet home." He sighed as he traced the many books that lined their shelves. While the blond looked finally relaxed in days, Axel couldn't help but notice one problem. While the bed was big, there was nowhere else to sleep unless he decided to opt out for the chair, which didn't look comfortable.

"Why don't you take the first bath?" Roxas offered, not quiet done with taking in his room and soaking up the feeling of being home. In the corner of his eye the blond saw the other man shuffle into his bathroom. Maybe now he'd be able to catch a peaceful nap. Stripping off his shirt and carefully pulling off his dirty bandages to give his stitches some fresh air.

It felt so nice to finally be in his bed. No more uncomfortable couch or single blanket. He missed the feel of his sheets and pillows along with the way they didn't smell of Axel, but his own scent. It was his and no one else's. He got so comfortable that it was hard not to fall asleep as quickly as he did.

Axel on the other hand wasn't enjoying his time in the bathroom. He had stripped and carefully placed his flower crown on the counter. But now came the hard test. Getting the water temperature to be perfect. It took time, but after standing in the freezing water for almost five minute, Axel managed to figure it out. Green eyes scanned over the selection of soaps and shampoos to use. Axel's nose scrunched up at that. Why was everything here so feminine?

With no other option the redhead decided that until he could get someone to fetch him a better smelling soap he could live with smelling like a woman for a day or two. He squirted the light yellow liquid in his hand and started to lather it up in his hair. Axel couldn't help the stir in his body as the smell surrounded him. It must have been the same thing Xion used.

Axel couldn't help but feel lonely and miss the girl's touch. His body started to ache and want for someone's touch. The redhead could feel his cock harden just at the thought of what Xion could do to him. His hand traveled down his body, caressing all the spots that his concubine would normally tease.

"Fuck." He gasped as he touched his hardening shaft. His quick pumps weren't enough. He thought of Xion and how well she could give head. Axel moaned at the thought. He had to hold himself up by placing his forearm against the slippery tile. His hips flexed as he thrust into his closed hand. He pictured Xion on her knees servicing him.

Axel's breaths came out in short, quick pants. His fist closed tighter around his cock. He hissed around the friction, but it wasn't tight enough. Not tight like…

Axel shook his head of those thoughts. He didn't need his husband invading his thoughts now. Even if the last time the redhead had been intimate was with the prince. Axel shuddered as he remembered how hot it had been inside the blond.

The mental image of Xion on her knees sucking Axel suddenly changed. Roxas on his hands and knees while panting and moaning Axel's name as the redhead rammed into him. Tears of pleasure streaked down the blond's face as he threw back his head and let out a long moan. His hips bucked back to meet Axel's thrusts.

With a gasp the redhead came. A sick feeling washed over him as he watched his seaman swirl down the drain. What had he done? The rational part of Axel's brain told him that it was just his subconscious messing with him. Roxas was the last person he had been intimate with. And with everyone trying so hard to push them together with the effectiveness of putting two puzzle corner pieces together.

But Axel wouldn't listen to the rational part of his brain. Axel's only concern was to prove he wasn't gay. Especially not for Roxas.

Axel managed to finish his shower with no more incidents. It wasn't until the man was drying his body did he realize he never grabbed a change of clothes before heading into the bathroom. Great. Just perfect.

With his towel securely wrapped around his waist, Axel opened up the bathroom door. His eyes did a sweep of the room as he looked for the chest his clothes had been packed in. But it wasn't there. Axel growled low in his throat. What kind of kingdom was Ansem running?

Then his eyes landed on Roxas. Axel grit his teeth at the half naked boy like everything wrong in the universe was his fault and he had the audacity to take a cat nap.

Axel couldn't help but look at the naked chest rise and fall with each deep breath. He had never seen Roxas look so at peace. Axel could feel his heart beat quicken as he watched the blond. The redhead had to take a deep breath to calm himself. Why was he feeling like this? He wasn't attracted to the male for the fact that he was male. Roxas moaned in his sleep and rolled over. The noise river bending through Axel's head. It sounded just like the moan in his fantasy. Anger started to pulse through Axel. Why was his head messing with him like this?

"Axel?" A soft voice called, startling the redhead. Roxas had woken up and was studying the troubled looking man, "Are you alright?" Roxas sat up and got off the bed. He slowly approached Axel with a concerned look, "You look a bit pale. Do you want me to find Olette or-"

"Can you just leave me alone for a few minutes? Why do you insist on hanging around me?" Axel snapped. Roxas instinctively took a step away from the redhead, eyes wide in fear, "And where the fuck are my clothes? Are your servants really so incompetent that they can't do anything in a timely manner? They didn't even seem prepared for our arrival. No wonder your father was losing the war and had to sell you off."

Slap!

Axel's face stung from the hit. Narrowed green eyes turned to angry blue, "Don't you ever speak about my father like that." Roxas growled, "Your kingdom wasn't doing too great either and your father needed this truce just as much." Roxas clenched his fist making Axel think he would hit him again, "And never speak to me like I'm just some cheap whore that was just given to you. Or else I'll have the guards on you so fast-"

"What can't fight your own battles? You're so fucking weak." Axel pushed Roxas out of his way, not caring when he heard the sharp intake of breath, "Now how do I call a maid so I can find my clothes?" The redhead turned when he asked his question, only to see Roxas on the floor clutching at his chest, "Shit!" All anger was forgotten for Axel as he rushed to the blond's side. He ignored Roxas's cries of protest as he gently pried the boy's hands away to check for any damage. Roxas wouldn't let up though. He kept pushing Axel away, not letting the redhead get close enough to check his injury. Having enough of the blond's fight Axel climbed in the boy's lap, his lack of clothing and his thoughts from the shower completely the last things on his mind. He was so concentrated on checking on the stitches and fighting against Roxas's struggles that he didn't even notice his towel start to slide down his hip.

A harsh knock at the door startled both men. They didn't have any time to separate before the door creaked open, "Hey Rox you'll never believe what-" Ventus stopped mid-sentence once his eyes landed on the scene in front of him. Roxas was breathless with his hands on Axel's shoulders. Ventus didn't know how he felt about Axel straddling his baby brother's hips with his fingers running down the injured chest.

"Will you move? This thing's heavy!" Hayner groaned from behind the blond prince, "Hey!" The servant yelled when he was knocked back and the door was slammed shut, "Why'd you do that for?" He groaned as he placed the large chest down.

A small smile spread across Ventus's face, "I didn't think they'd make up that fast."

"What? You mean Roxas was getting it on in there?" Hayner wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.

"Think so. We should leave them alone for a bit. Just put the luggage against the wall." The prince turned back to the door and knocked again, "Hey we're leaving your things out here! Come get it when you're done. Also dinner should be done soon, so skip the foreplay and finish up!" The two blonds quickly left the hall to get ready for the feast.

Back in the room Axel was across the room. The moment Ventus had closed the door he was off of Roxas like the blond had electrocuted him. Roxas was still, sitting on the ground. His eyes wide as saucers. The pain in his chest forgotten thanks to the adrenalin rush. Neither man could look at the other. Shame and embarrassed by what had happened.

Very carefully Roxas picked himself up, "I…I'm just going to go take a shower." He muttered as he vanished into the bathroom.

Axel let out a sigh of relief, happy to have the blond away from him. The redhead fixed his towel and made sure it wouldn't fall off. He needed to get his chest into the room so he could get dressed and get out of the room before Roxas finished up. If he needed space to think it was now.

~X~x~X~x~

Roxas took longer in the shower than usual. He just needed to be alone with his thoughts. He needed to figure out what he was going to tell his twin and how he was going to confront Axel. By the time he got out he wasn't surprised to find the redhead gone. Roxas silently prayed that Axel didn't get lost somewhere, he didn't need his father lecturing him on top of everything that had happened today.

Once out of the shower Roxas was faced with a dilemma. With Axel gone and Olette nowhere to be found the blond had no one to help him with his bandages. He could always find a maid to fetch the local doctor to help him, or have them find either Axel or Olette. But Roxas didn't want to have to wait for them to show up and make him late for dinner. What harm could come from not putting on gauz? Just as long as he got the ointment on he'd be okay.

The blond easily managed to slather the goo over his stitches without hurting himself or pulling anything lose. A knock sounded from the door shortly after Roxas finished getting dressed. It was Hayner coming to inform him that the feast was finished.

"So…" Hayner drawled out as they walked down the hallway, "You and Axel?"

Roxas blushed and stuffed his hands in his pockets, "There's no Axel and I. What you saw was a misunderstanding."

"Well I personally didn't see anything. I was carrying all the luggage and your brother was in front of me. Why did I miss something good?"

Roxas growled and elbowed his friend in the ribs, "Shush. It was just a misunderstanding. Hell would have to freeze over before I get intimate with that bastard again."

"Again? So you have gotten down and dirty before? Aw my little boy's all grown up and is a man now." Hayner gushed, "So I take it he's a terrible lay?"

Roxas couldn't take his eyes off of the carpet, not wanting to have this conversations but knew his best friend would find out anyway, "We had to consummate our marriage. I didn't want that and I don't want anything else from Axel."

"So I take it that this isn't going to be a happy marriage?" Hayner's usually cheerful voice dropped down at hearing his friend's own sad tone, "Well how about I come to Ignis with you? See if King Xehanort needs any help in the kitchen or anything. Hell I can talk to your father about becoming your personal butler or something so I can go."

Roxas smiled at that. Hayner had always been supportive of him and always tried to help, "That'd be nice. I was worried about living there alone. I mean Kairi seems to have taken a liking to me so I at least have one friend."

"Yeah but you can't replace me with a dame. I won't have it."

Both blonds laughed, "Really? I wouldn't know the difference. You can act like such a woman sometimes." It was Hayner's turn to elbow Roxas.

The two laughed and joked around until they made it to the dining hall. Hayner opened the door for the prince and gave a respectful bow while the blond walked into the room. He was the last to arrive, and his father looked mad about it. The youngest prince sank down into his chair between Axel and Ventus. He could feel Ansem staring at him, a silent command for the boy to give him his attention, but Roxas just couldn't look up from his plate. He knew what his father was going to say.

"Roxas, look at me." The king's deep voice commanded. Blue eyes slowly peered up and looked at the older man, "Why did Sora find Axel wondering around aimlessly in the halls? I thought I told you he was to stay with you."

Roxas was at a loss of what to say. He had no good excuse for his actions. But before he could say anything Axel spoke up, "With all due respect, I'm an adult and can look after myself. After I changed Roxas's bandages I told him that I wanted to explore on my own since I get a better feel for my surroundings when I'm by myself and have to actively remember where I'm going. I took a wrong turn somewhere and luckily to bump into Sora. But Roxas and I had already arranged for him to give me a proper tour tomorrow."

Roxas blinked at Axel in confusion. Did he really just save his ass? "Roxas is that true?" Ansem asked.

"Yes father." The blond replied a little too quickly, "I wasn't feeling well after the trip and wanted to rest before dinner." Ansem didn't say anything, showing that he'd accept the excuse.

The food came out. Bowels of soup were placed in front of the each royal. Platters of roast beef, chicken, lamb, and mashed potatoes were placed on the table for the royals to serve themselves. Once everything was set and everyone had plates full of food, did anyone talk again.

"While we were in Tacte I talked to King Cloud about Sora's training and he pointed out that Ventus and Roxas should also take part in it." Ansem abruptly said, making the twins yell out in protest.

"But I didn't do anything wrong!"

"I can barely move as is!"

But the king didn't listen to them. Instead he turned his attention to Axel, "You and your brothers are all trained soldiers. Am I correct?" The redhead nodded, "I'm afraid that my military would go soft on the boys because of their status. It would bring me great joy if you could train them. Roxas of course will only do light work until he heals more."

"I don't think they'd go easy on me." Sora had to put his two cents in, "And what's the point of it being my punishment if Ven and Roxas have to do it too?"

"Them doing it has nothing to do with your punishment. You'll be working twice as hard. I only want your brothers doing it so they can learn to defend themselves."

But Sora just wouldn't have any of it, "You'd really think having Axel train Roxas and Ven self-defense is a good idea? Look what he's already done to Roxas! Just think about what he can do to them and blame it on a training accident! More harm than good will come from this. Have more faith in your own military to train us."

Ansem slammed his hands on the table. Silencing his oldest son, "I will hear none of it! You'll do as you're told and train under who you're assigned to."

Sora instantly turned to Terra, "Mom you can't let him do this!" But the queen just shook her head, making the brunet pout.

"It's no problem King Ansem." Axel piped up. He wasn't too thrilled to be asked. He was brought here to help aid Roxas with his healing, not to become the princes' personal trainer. But as long as he was a guest in this kingdom he couldn't really reject the proposition without offending his father-in-law.

Ansem smiled at the redhead, "Thank you Axel. I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that, but like I said, I'm afraid that my general will go easy on my boys. I've also heard that Ignis has a rigorous training process and I'd like to indulge myself and see it in the works."

"But what about me?" Roxas chimed in, "I can't really train in my current condition. Are you really going to make me do it too?"

"We'd never make you do that Roxas." Terra said in a soothing voice, "Until you're well enough to move more freely you don't have to do it. You won't have as much as training as your brothers by the time you have to leave," Her eyes traveled over to Axel, "When you two get back to Ignis I'd like Roxas to keep his training up, but that's something for the both of you to discuss and neither myself or Ansem would get a say in it."

Roxas groaned and sat back in his seat. He had a feeling that Axel would keep his training up just to torture him even more. This could not get any worse. That was it couldn't until Ventus opened his mouth, "From what I walked in on earlier I'd say you could start training now." The eldest blond gave the couple a knowing wink followed by an evil laugh.

Terra blushed and looked away from the young couple, getting second hand embarrassment at the public announcement of his and Axel's personal life. Sora openly gapped at his younger brother, not believing what he was hearing. Ansem seemed to just be fed up with all of his kids antics for the night.

"Ventus that is not proper conversation for the dinner table. All three of you have been misbehaving since the moment you sat down. Don't make me send my grown sons to bed without supper because they don't know how to behave." The king looked at Axel, "I'm very sorry. This was supposed to welcome you into our family, but it seems we have offended you more than once in this short time." The man truly did seem remorseful and ashamed of his sons' bad behavior.

Axel took his glare off of Ventus and softened his face when speaking to Ansem, "Thank you. I appreciate the gesture none the less. I'm happy you're willing to let me into your family so easily."

Terra smiled at the prince across from her, "Of course sweetie. Marriage is taken very seriously here. You become a part of your spouse's family. Even if it is arranged. Remember if you ever need anything we're here for you." Axel returned the smile. It was a nice gesture.

"Thank you Queen Terra."

Things calmed down for the rest of dinner. Once everyone ate their fill they slowly excused themselves from the table. Roxas and Ventus were the last to leave. The youngest of the twins was quiet, still upset with his brother for what he had said earlier at dinner.

"What? I didn't do anything." Ventus sighed in annoyance. He had been trying to start a conversation with Roxas for the last few minutes only to get the cold shoulder.

"You told mom and dad about my personal sex life. Not to mention you don't even know what you saw." Roxas growled. He was suppressing the urge to deck his brother in the face, "I can't believe you did that."

"Look I'm sorry I said that. I know it was uncalled for. And I'm also sorry for walking in on you and Axel. I probably killed the mood." The blond did look truly sorry.

Roxas groaned in frustration, "You didn't kill any mood. I somehow managed to hurt myself and Axel was just checking."

"But you were both naked." Ventus sounded so convinced of what he saw.

"I just had my shirt off. And Axel had just gotten out of the shower and his clothes hadn't arrived yet. What you saw is a total misunderstanding. There's no way in hell I would ever have sex willingly with him. And he probably feels the same way."

Ventus frowned at that. He knew it was asking for much, but he wanted Roxas and his new husband to get along and have a healthy relationship before Roxas had to leave Lamina, just for his own sake and to lessen his worries about his twin's safety, "Oh. I'm sorry for assuming. Can we make up now?"

The older blond did look sorry for his actions and his pathetic face tugged at Roxas's heart strings, "Yeah. You're forgiven." Roxas let out a grunt when he was pulled into a hard hug by his brother, "V-ven? It's getting kind of hard to breath."

But the blond wouldn't let go, "I know. But indulge me for a bit." Roxas surrendered to Ventus's request and returned the hug. The two stood there in the middle of the hall for what could have been ages, "Feel better?"

Ventus nodded his head and released Roxas, "Yeah. I really am sorry about earlier. I wasn't trying to start any trouble. It just kind of slipped out because I was caught off guard by dad wanting us to join Sora with the training."

Roxas shook his head, "Well now you know that there's nothing going on between Axel and I. At least Mother and Father think things are going well between us so they don't have to worry."

"I'm worried about if things don't work out." Ventus quietly admitted.

Roxas pulled his brother into another hug, "Me too, Ven. But you know I'll have Kairi looking after me if Axel does do anything. And Hayner's going to try to come with whenever we leave. So I won't be totally alone."

"Yeah? That's great!" The oldest blond smiled, "So what are your sleeping arraignments going to be? Will you be okay sharing a bed with Axel?"

Roxas scrunched up in nose in thought. The bed really was the only place to sleep. But it was big enough that he wouldn't bump into Axel if the redhead wasn't a bed hog and stayed on his side, "I think I'll live." He admitted.

"Well if you get uncomfortable in the least bit you come straight to my room okay?"

"Yeah I will. Don't worry."

The brothers continued to walk back to their respective rooms, Ventus leaving first. When Roxas got to his room he walked in without knocking. He blinked in surprise to see Axel already there, sitting in the chair with one of Roxas's books in his hands.

"Wow, you found your way back." The blond's voice came out bland. He just said something to break an awkward silence before it had time to set in.

Green eyes peered up from behind the book, "I got a maid to help me. But I think I can get between here and the dining room with no help now."

"Yeah?" Roxas let out a heavy breath through his nose and rubbed the back of his neck. The words Axel had said earlier telling the blond to leave him alone ringing through his mind, "Thank you for covering for me earlier. If you want me to set something up so someone can show you around tomorrow I can do that."

A thin red eyebrow quirked in interest. Axel placed the book down on a small end table and stood up, "If I have to do my duties while I'm here then so do you. First lesson you and your brothers are going to learn under me."

Roxas crossed his arms over his chest, "Oh?"

"Consider your training starting tomorrow. I'll need you to show me the armory and training area. I'd also like to talk to the general that Sora is going to be learning under to make sure I don't step on any toes." The redhead walked into the bathroom for a few seconds and came back with ointment and gauze in his hands, "And while we're on the subject of my work, I also said your bandages were changed, but your poster was too lax. You never got anyone to tend to your injury."

Roxas growled low in his throat, "I'll get Ven to do it. I think I'll sleep with him while we're here. Give you space to adjust and all." The blond snatched the items out of Axel's grasp. After the events from earlier today and Ven's misunderstanding, Roxas wasn't feeling up for being shirtless around Axel and having the redhead touch him.

Axel didn't have a chance to say anything on the subject before Roxas was out of the room. Suddenly alone and not having anywhere to go, the prince went back to his book. He couldn't help but think his time in Lamina was going to be exactly like this, so he was already prepared to get used to being alone in the room.

So much happened in this. I wonder what Axel's little fantasy means ;) I'm excited about where this is going.

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Until next time~~