When Roxas awoke, jittery and estatic, he was engulfed by white sheets smelling of sex and a mix of his lover's and his seed. He attempted to stretch, but he was squeezed by a slumbering Xigbar, who's face was nuzzled in the crook of his neck. The memories of last night's love making flowed into his mind, the way his lover held his hand as he thrust deep inside, and when the latter moaned his love; It reminded him of the first time they had sex...
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'I'm cold...' Roxas groaned, shivering in his obsidian cloak. He trudged through waist-high snow, trees and grass englufed by the frozen, icy snow. Ahead, shivering also but attempting not to show it, was Xigbar, a fellow organization member and superior by eleven spots. He would never like the Land of Dragons after this...; Curse Superior Xemnas for sending them to this frozen wasteland in the dead of winter, during a raging blizzard to search for some artifact that probably wasn't here in the first place! Roxas blinked icy snow from his saphhire orbs, growling at the temperature and the fact it was becoming harder and harder to see...Even though his superior was dressed in all black, hood up, it was almost impossible to see him through the snowy whirlwind..
'You okay back there, kiddo?' The californian accent of Xigbar was drowned out by the raging wind and driving snow.
'What?' Roxas panted, but he tripped and crashed face-first into a snow drift, coughing snow from this throat...He was so cold...He could barely move..The boy watched blankly as Xigbar ran over to him, kicking and throwing piles of snow from his path, until he fell to his knees next to Roxas, tripped by a patch of frozen rocks, masked by layers of ice and snow. He felt strong arms shake him awake, telling him not to fall asleep, not to stop moving or he would freeze to death...and become a Roxi-cickle. A bare chuckle bubbled from his throat, breathing white air into Xigbar's face.
'C'mon, kid, gotta get up, ya gotta start moving lil'dude.' Xigbar said as he forced snow away from Roxas, the snow having piled up so quickly, lifting the tiny boy up to his feet; The latter swayed and began falling again, but he was caught by Xigbar, who grunted at the sudden weight. Roxas was lifted, but this time, he was cradled in Xigbar's arms. Hazy warmth breathed through the freezing leather, and the blond curled and writhed, trying to force the warmth closer towards his icy body. The simplest, smallest form of warmth coming from Xigbar made Roxas desperately sneeze and cough as his body wracked in the cold, the latter carry him trudging on towards some type of shelder, even a tree, just to shield them from the freezing wind for even a minute. Roxas stared up at the tan face above him, watching the man grunt pearl breath into the sky, and then brush snow from his only eye and face with a scarred, gloved hand. There, in the distrance, Xigbar spotted a cave, a medium-sized cave but it could shield them from the snow and wind and he could get a fire started... The sniper hurried towards the meager shelter, and as soon as he reached the shelter, Roxas was laid on the cold stone floor, but it wasn't as cold as the snow, so that was a plus. Xigbar used his Sharpshooters to shoot down snowy yet surprisingly not wet branches, before he used hand and foot to break them into even smaller pieces. Next he gathered rocks, for a circle to contain the fire. He managed to find large almost blanket-like moss fields, hidden, but he stripped the moss for makeshift door. He made a few trips to back and forth, before he was finally able to rest, but he wasn't done yet. Rocks were arranged in a circle, leaves and sticks piled in the center, and the makeshift door hung from the spiky ceiling rocks.
'You okay?' Xigbar questioned, huddling against the younger male, searching for sleek black rocks.
'Y-Ye-yeah...' Roxas coughed; He curled against the warming body to his left.'Thanks...'
'No prob', don't worry, I'm gonna get it real warm in 'ere.' Xigbar assured the smaller male, with a chuckle and a gentle elbow to the side. He managed to find a small chunk of flint and a regular rock to strike the flint against. Maybe he could get used to caves if he had too... A strike against the rock, and a few fiery sparks showered onto the tinder and sticks. They smoked as Xigbar blew on them; They went out. Again he tried, until they finally caught, and lit up. Xigbar added a spare branch to the fire as it grew and snacked on the tasty wood and leaves. A luminous glow of red filled the dark cave and Roxas wriggled closer to heat. A arm wrapped around his shoulder.
'This f-feels..be-be-better...' Roxas breathed, smiling softly to his mission partner.
'Damn right, kid. I like this better than that freakin' snow out there.' Xigbar laughed as he pointed to the moss door with a thumb; He tossed another branch into the fire.
'I'm still...cold...' Roxas murmured. He stared at Xigbar, the blazing dance of the fire reflected in those pools of equally golden fire. He had never noticed how...beautiful Xigbar looked, until now. His tan skin was glowing in the light, a simple, bored expresession lacing his feature, but somehow, it revealed a thousand silent words. A lusty image popped into his mind and he jumped suddenly...He shouldn't be thinking of things like that, he barely knew Xigbar. He blushed harder when the sniper unzipped his cloak to bask in the pleaseant warmth; The blond couldn't help but stare at the defined, sexy muscles of the man sitting close to him. Roxas felt his cock twitch and spring to life, erecting; Hands fumbled to cover the growing erection and Xigbar noticed this. The man stared at Roxas, who moaned softly, oblivious to the male beside him.
'Hm, seems yer...too warm..' Xigbar smirked at Roxas.'I know a real good way to get warm...'
'Y-yeah...' Roxas moaned quietly, watching Xigbar lean towards him and place chapped lips on his equally chapped, yet rosy lips. He let Xigbar lay him down to delve into his mouth further, as they kissed harder. Xigbar stripped Roxas and himself of all their coverings, before he prepaired the boy beneath him, then thrust in. Wanton moans and shrieks echoed off the cave walls, striking the two males at every angle, as they writhed in pleasure. When they were spent, Xigbar pulled Roxas close, spooning against his new-found lover. Using both their cloaks to cover there nude bodies. The cold, they could barely feel it for the sweet hype of love. Maybe...The common sense would flow in later...~
"Hnn, Roxas..." Roxas was forced back into reality, memories ushered to the back of his mind.
"You're awake, Xiggy." Roxas smiled cutely.
"So are you." Xigbar grinned back at him and kissed his lips."You seemed to be distracted, baby."
"I was thinking of the first time we made love..." Roxas sighed, smiling. He pulled Xigbar close and kissed his nose, hugging his beloved sniper close.
"Mmm...That cave was fun, baby. I liked that 'cause it made ya feel so good then and it kept us warm." Xigbar chuckled, staring at Roxas' with a lusty golden orb. He let Roxas curl in his lap, nuzzling his stomach while he patted the latter's.
"I enjoyed last night also..." Roxas purred.
"Oh, I know ya did kid, moaned louder than I ever heard ya...I loved every moment." Xigbar smiled and pulled Roxas up and kissed his nose. "Y'know, I really love you so much baby."
"I love you too, Xigbar. And I love our baby, though he's not really here yet." Roxas laughed and let his lover hold him close, wrapping his arms around the latter's neck; He was rocked slowly, blue orbs glistning with emotion. Today was a nothing day, as there was nothing really to do.. No missions oddly and appearenly, no one was going to bother them.
"Mmm, wanna go somewhere? I gotta great place in mind." Xigbar suggested.
"Why not.."
"It's summer inna Land of Dragions, kitten. Have some good food, watch the fireworks..." Xigbar mused, smirking. He finally realized that they were both nude, so he opened a portal and snatch clothes for both of then from his room; They slept together whenever they could so he kept some of Roxas' clothes in his room. Maybe one day... They could share a room, together, with no consequences toward them... They dressed, helping each other with smiles even though needed no help; It was just for the fun of it. The sniper opened a portal, and allowed his Roxas through first before he followed.
The two lovers appeared in a forest of cherry blossom trees, the pink petals swirling about as if a blizzard, the fragant scent flowing with them. Xigbar reached and picked a single blossom, still intact and perfect, stem including before gently sliding it behind Roxas' ear; The cherry blossom matched Roxas perfectly, and brightened his face and mood.
"Thank you, Xigbar." Roxas murmured softly, hugging his lover close.
"My pleasure, my sweet flower." Xigbar breathed softly, kissing Roxas."C'mon, let's get something to eat, rest, then the firworks will start, baby."
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When Zexion awoke the next morning, he was cuddled close to Demyx, his new found boyfriend. The schemer smiled, but his smile morphed; He hadn;t told Axel nor Superior of his progress. He needed to quickly report to them before them came snooping, but that was mostly Superior. He gently removed Demyx's arms from around his body, and slid out of bed.
"Dem, I forgot I need to give Xemnas a mission report," Zexion whispered in his boyfriend's ear softly."I'll be back in a few minutes."
"Mmmm...Okay..Zexy.." Demyx muttered sleepily, rolling over and puling the covers over his disheveled hair with a 'hmm'.
Zexion quickly pulled his cloak and pants on, followed by the rest of the standard Organization uniform, quickly and quietly exiting his room, as not to awaken his Demyx further; Demyx was a much different person when you wake him up, cheerful turning into just plain mean. He scurried down the hall and behind a large, ornate statue; He opened a portal there so no one would see him. He arrived in Xemnas' office, clearing his throat to warrant attention.
"Ah, Number VI," Xemnas regarded his informant, turning his chair towards the latter."What news do you have for me?"
"Yesterday, I overheard Number XII ranting about how much she loathes Number XIII when I walked past her room. I have reason to believe that she is the perpatraitor." Zexion replied.
"Good, good...I will await more evidence from you before I make a final judgement..Also..What of Number II? I've seen neither head nor tail of him."
Axel hadn't prepaired him on what to say if anyone asked about Xigbar. He would have to lie and hope that Superior believes him.
"I-I haven't seen him either.." Zexion stammered, lieing.
'Strange.." The silveret mused, turning away from the schemer with no sound but the creak of the furniture; Something was going on here, and he was determined to find out and put a stop to it. "Very well, you are dismissed."
Zexion bowed low, and made a swift exit via portal. He returned to his room to find Demyx dressed, and sitting on his bed, swinging his legs back and forth, like a small child waiting for their parent.
"Mornin' Zexy!" Demyx exclaimed with a smile.
"Oh, Good morning Demyx." Zexion found himself smiling, an action not usually done. he had to be more happy for himself and Demyx...
"Guess what?" Demyx groaned."I got a mission...But I'd rather play my sitar! How lame is that?"
Zexion chuckled."Pretty lame..Where are you going?"
"Beast's Castle..." Demyx huffed, pouting. Zexion laughed at the cute pout and crossed arms of his boyfriend.
"You'll be okay." Zexion assured the taller male. He never tried encouraging anyone, he generally put them down, especially if they weren't as intelligent as he...But he knew he would never be like that to Demyx, he couldn't bare to compromise his new relationship..Yet, he ccompromises Xigbar and Roxas' nearly everyday... He stepped across the blond's threshold, violating him in unspeakable ways...
'What does that make me?' Zexion asked himself; he was completely unsure of the answer, if there was one.
"Aww, thanks Zexy!" Demyx stood and hugged the schemer tight; He would have to do something nice for Axel since he got them together...Maybe, he could also talk to Zexion about Roxas, when the schemer was comfortable...
"When do you leave?" Zexion gasped through the bear-crushing hug.
"Umm-Aww man, I better go! Saix'll kill me if he finds me slacking off again!" Demyx exclaimed, flustered. He gave Zexion a quick kiss on the cheek as if he were a husband in a cartoon, just about to leave for work, portaling away, leaving a blushing Zexion to stare in to space, estatic; the latter shook his head comedicly.
"Now, to go talk to Axel..." Zexion sighed aloud. He opened a portal, and emerged in the pyro's room.
"Hey! My main informant man."
"Gah!"
"Chill man, you scare easily." Axel sneered, chuckling.
Zexion bared his teeth, frowning with a hand over where his heart may be.
"So...Any news?" Axel clearly didn't care about the schemer, brushing the male's frowning face off as 'stuck up'.
"Yes...I heard Larxene saying how much she hated Roxas, so I told Superior that," Zexion informed."I left Larxene's room after that, Marluxia had just come in."
"Awesome Zexy! And things with Demyx?" Axel smirked, raising his eyebrows in a suggestive manner.
"G-Good.." Zexion stammered, smiling to himself."-I forgot to mention thatr Superior asked me where Xig-"
"Don't say its name." Axel growled.
Zexion raised an eyebrow at thew pyro's sudden change in mood, especially with no warning.
"Okay then... Where 'it' was.." Zexion rolled his violet orbs.
"Good then. Just say you don't knwo where the hell it is." Axel shrugged, smirking.
"If you say so..."
"Anything else?" Axel ignored the comment.
"Nothing else at the moment." Zexion said; He nervously picked imaginary pieces of lint from his cloak, licking smooth lips.
"So...Guess I'll see you later?" Axel proposed, implying he wanted the schemer to leave, now. He had some private 'thoughts' he wanted to liberate from his troubled mind. He knew his accomplice was fully aware of his intentions and most of his feelings, but he believed that some things needed to be genuinely kept confidential.
"Uh sure..." Zexion quietly exited, and Axel smiled at this.
The pyro strolled up to the wall just behind where the schemer last stood, gently feeling along until he struck a small fissure in the bumpy plasture; He pressed down. There was a delicate click, and a thin panel on the wall creaked, lurching to expose a open crevise stuffed with a stack of glossy photos. A single photograph was snatched from the top to aavoid them all crashing down, and stuck to the adjacent wall with a tack hidden with the photos. Axel scowled at the picture of Xigbar, who supposedly was chatting with Roxas, but nothing was shone apart from the open, motionless mouth of the sniper caught in the middle of talking, complegely unaware; A single digit of his burst into a reddish-blue hue, small embers exploding in a beautifully dangerous aqua blue.
"Oh 'Xiggy', Axel snarled, tone positively drooling with sarcasm and dudgeon, talking to the photo as if it would respond; He paced back and forth slowly, silent."How you absolutely wrench my heart with your digusting antics...with MY Roxas, tainting his beauty with your shit."
Axel sauntered up to the photo, breathing hard, staring at the joyous expression of Xigbar with a mixture of rage and pain.
"I HOPE YOU BURN IN FUCKING HELL!"
The picture exploded in flame, charring black and curling like a dieing spider, grey ashes decending to the carpet. Axel allowed a haughty, jealous chuckle to bubble from his vocal cords and he turned, smirking.
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Vexen sighed, stretching; Xigbar and Roxas were gone again after he missed them this morning while he made himself breakfast and lunch, and he wished to check up on the blond's health just to make sure he was okay; His pregnancy would put a higher strain on his tiny body compared to say Marluxia, or Zexion. If something happened to Roxas, Xigbar would beat the crap out of him, then kill gulped subconsiously as he carefully sat down in his computer chair, rolling close to the icy desk, where ice crystals and stalagmites hung from the sides and bottom of the desk.
"Now, where is it?" He mumbled softly, probing through papers and sifting through piles of notebooks filled to thr brim with information of all kind; He realized he had forgotten to wash his plate, considering he just brushed breadcrumbs all over his desk. He brushed them onto the floor, promisibng to vaccum later. The blond gave a small smirk of satisfaction when he lifted a blue notebook from behind a stack of rather large books, hidden on purpous to the point of not even it's owner being able to find it; He opened, and grabbed a blue pen-
July 7
I have listened to both Roxas and Xigbar talk about Axel's actions thusfar. I do not know the honest cause of these actions, but I assume it to be either a strange fascination with something about Roxas, how some say, a 'crush', or he simply may be jealous of just the relationship between the two. He seemed secretly opptobrious towards even Xigbar and Roxas friendship from the beginning, despite the fact that Roxas was open to having both he and Xigbar as friends, even when things got serious. Xigbar and Roxas so not know this, but I saw them kiss once, in the dead of night in front of Roxas' room before the blond went inside. I haven't to them this, but I saw nothing truely wrong. We have no hearts, so maybe in the beginning thy found it nice to have intimate interaction with another living being (though Demyx think otherwise about this, believing us to have hearts, but we forgot how to feel).
I believe Axel to be the 'unseen occurance' that forced Zexion to do such a horrid act against Roxas with no warning. The two were never bad to each other, polite in passing since they weren't friends. I could never imagine Zexion doing something like that to anyone, no matter how irritated he got with them...And seeing as he disguised himself as Xigbar before raping Roxas suggests that either he liked Roxas(which I do believe), or Axel was trying to use Zexion to break the two up...
I know naught how or even if the two actually feel any emotions towards each other, but, I can tell that they are serious, and what is between them is real; Hm, I believe to be contradicting myself...Nevermind. I am a man of science, yet nonetheless, I believe what I want and what I feel to be true, however faulty or unlogical it may seem... Besides the fact that I am indeed in a romantic relantionship, and my boyfriend also happens to be pregnant.
I'm not sure how Roxas got pregnant, though it may have something to do with Xigbar's powers over space; I will research this later. But, if Axel is indeed jealous and he doesn't show a need to care what happens as long as he gets what he desires, I will need to secretly keep an eye on those two, and their future child...I may seem cold and a 'prude' to some, but deep down, I care...sometimes. Ah, Braig..Braig was young when he begun training to be a guard, prehaps fourteen or so. I became sort of a father figure to him, seeing as his parents were both dead and I was a good deal older, being twenty-five. I was often sent to bandage up his wounds from training or fights with the other boys in training. Even now, I find myself watching over him, unbeknownst to us both... I do not knwo why I have began a journal, nor why I even talk of past or present feelings, especially to, technically myself...
Vexen closed the journal with a sigh, but he smiled softly. He hadn't bothered to think about Radient Garden nor Braig for quite a while...It brought back memories of the good old days; Not to say these days were bad, but before all of this, before they became nobodies and before Braig was brainwashed by a horrid old man hell bent on corrupting and destroying them all. Maybe, it corrupted one of them far beyond the point of nobodyhood. A point where nothing stands in the way of one's desire; He could only imagine what might coem next... Vexen coughed, stood, leaving without pushing his chair in. He might as well change the sheets while Xigbar and Roxas were gone... They kept him up well, but fortunately the walls of his lap were sound-proof; To bad the infirmary walls weren't...
"The agenda tomorrow..." Vexen mumbled to himself, a bad habit, entering the first infirmary room and snatching musty sheets from the bed, cringing. "Talk to the lovebirds...then with Zexion..."
The scientist hummed, strolling to the washing machine in the lab; He was often to bsy to go very far from the lab, especially to the wash room, which was not so conviently stationed on the twelveth floor, while he was on the second floor... He heard the door to his lab open, and he turned at a cheery voice.
"Vexy, where are you~"
"Marly, I'm near the washing machine!"
The assassin strolled past the desks and metal tables, sauntering up to his lover to place a kiss on the forehead of his lovely, chilly scientist.
"Good afternoon, Vexy. How are you today?" Marluxia asked, blue orbs mischevous as he twirled a rose in his hand.
"Good afternoon to you to, Mar. I'm okay, what about your pregnancy? Have you thrown up at all today?"
"I'm fine, baby. I was resting today. Hadn't realized I slept so late, so I probably need to eat." Marluxia said, patting his stomach.
"My lunch is still in the refrigerator, so you can eat that."
"Don't you need to eat it? You're looking thin."
"I'm fine, you need to keep your strength up, Mar." Vexen sighed, and gave Marluxia a peck on the cheek before stuffing the sheets in the washing machine. The latter smiled and walked past the door to the infirmary, to where Vexen's desk was. The scientist thought a mini refrigerator would be good for him, and up under his desk would be the best place since he spends most of his time sitting down there anyways. The assassin opened the small refrigerator and pulled a plate of spagetti with a fork atop plastic wrap from inside, smiling at the fact that it was his favorite food; His love of spagetti invloved a long, harrowing tale of a child daunted by the usual forces of bigger kids, a pet dog, and as always, his love of cooking, which got him beat up a few times. He never liked to talk about that, shivering as he sat down.
"How's Roxas? Y'know, Larxene doesn't like him. She was throwing a hissy fit yesterday.." Marluxia stated as his lover strolled up to the desk and stood near where he sat. He placed a forkful of pasta in his mouth, chewing thoughfully aas Vexen pulled up a chair.
"She hates everyone," Vexen chuckled."What did she say?"
"That she hated Roxas for stealing Axel from her. I mean, she can't take a hint that Axel doesn't like her, but I told her to keep trying. He may fall in love with her one day, just like us." Marluxia smiled.
"That may be true. I'll keep an eye out for the boy." Vexen sighed, shaking his head. Apparently it was worse that he thought, or it was at least getting there...
"How is he anyways?" Marluxia asked. He winced when he bit down on the fork too hard when he stuck some pasta in his mouth.
"He's doing okay, he healed up nicely." Vexen said."But I worry about the two of them..."
"I can see why. With Axel out to get them and probably Larxene next, they'll need all the help they cxan get, so I'm willing." Marluxia smiled, and gave his boyfriend a peck on the cheek. Vexen was precious too him, and if he had too, he would help Vexen's friends; Neither Roxas or Xigbar deserved that type of treatment.
"Thanks baby..."
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Roxas gave a content sigh, curling in the lap of his lover, a hand patting his full stomach. Xigbar found a wonderful place to watch the firworks from, a secluded glade behind a waterfall surprisingly, with a small precipice that overlooked the imperial palace, where the festivities would be taking place; Xigbar forgot to tell him they were going to a festival.
"The fireworks will start soon, babe. I'll have a surprise for ya." Xigbar said.
"I can't wait." Roxas smiled and snuggled closer.
Xigbar sincerely grinned."Let's enjoy this, I plan to spend all the time I can with you while Superior's being lazy."
Roxas hummed softly, as crowds of people flocked to the custling palace courtyard, where the towermaster's began to lite ablaze the fireworks. The flames exploded, and multi-colored smoke trailed after the rockets; Roxas gasped softly as shimmering silver, violet, and coblt patterns erupted across the night sky, developing into shapes of peole hugging, kissing, and holding hands. Another round of fireworks followed as silvery ash fell to the ground, emerald, vermilion, gold, and pink lit up the sky again with the contours of hearts, maple leaves, roses, and shells, all symbols of love with different meanings.
"Y'know why we came?" Xigbar asked quietly.
"Not really...Why?" Roxas responded.
"'Cause this is the Festival of Love, only once a year." Xigbar explained. "Legend says if ya promise eternal love to whoever you like during the fireworks, the god of love, Yue-Lao or Tu Er Shen keep watch over you and your lover. For us, it's Tu Er Shen."
"Tu Er Shen?" Roxas repeated hesitantly.
"Yeah," Xigbar chuckled and pulled Roxas closer. "That deity keeps tabs on love and sex between homosexual like us. I got a bad feeling about Axel, so I thought if I could do somethin' like this, I can keep you safe... Lots of people say they've seen Tu Er Shen, so I figure it's for real."
"Xigbar..."
"Roxas... I love you. I love you more than anythin' in the entire universe. If somethin' happened to you... I wouldn't know what to do. I know Axel's gonna do somethin' bad... If somethin' happens to me, stay with Vexen or Xaldin, don't be alone." Xigbar stated, almost pleading to his tiny lover softly, clutching at Roxas' desperately.
"Xigbar, it's gonna be okay... If this is for real, I have to do it also," Roxas murmured, caressing Xigbar's face with a gentle touch, ghosting over the jagged facial scar; He loved the way his skin felt, the touch calluses on his hands, the way his skin was so tough and leathery yet so sensitive. Roxas heard a small whine, and he looked down at Xigbar,whose head rested in his lap.
"I love you Xigbar, I truly do. You can always talk to me, no matter what. You don't have to be scared alone... I'm scared too, Xigbar. I couldn't lose you either, our little one wanted to see their father, both of them, I know this.." Roxas said finally."Tell how you feel, Xiggy."
"I..." Xigbar trailed off, curling closer to Roxas. "I just feel like we're gonna have a rough time 'til he's gone. I got the feelin' he had somethin' to do with your rape, 'cause Zexion ain't a bad guy, he's just emo..."
Roxas petted Xigbar's back gently, look one would do with a puppy. This was one of those rare moments... a moment of Xigbar's insecurity... Not just about Roxas, but about himself. Insecure...about his ability to protect roxas, his unborn child... Roxas was so close to Xigbar, but he had only seen Xigbar so uncertain once before, when the entire Organization almost found out about them. When would Xigbar realize, he mused to himself, that he didn't always have to protect him; He could fight. He found that his sniper would beat himself up if he didn't keep Roxas safe, if he did something that might jeapodize theire relationship.
"It's okay Xigbar... We'll be okay.." Roxas cooed softly."You have the strength to protect me."
Xigbar silently held Roxas' much smaller hand in his, using a scarred thmb to ghost over pale, supple flesh; Axel had to have something to do with his lover's rape... Zexion would just out of the blue rape someone for no reason.
"Thanks..." Xigbar saighed and sat up, shaking his head furiously. "I'm fine now, babe."
Roxas looked down below at the city; "The fireworks are over..." He stated.
"Seems so. Guess we better head on back." Xigbar stood, followed by Roxas. As they stepped through the portal, a cool blast of icy air hit them, a nice change in comparison to the Land of Dragon's summer heat; They were back in the infirmary room. The sniper's ears twitched when the soft sound of chatter caught on his ears.
"It sounds like Marluxia and Vexen..." Roxas stated, surprised. He though the scientist and the assasin hated each other; They certainly didn't sond like they were arguing...
"Shouldn't they be fightin'?" Xigbar asked, confused as Roxas.
The two stood at the doorway, peeking through the small window, though Xigbar had to lift Roxas up because he was so tiny; Roxas protested, saying he was indeed going to grow, it just hadn't hit yet. They gasped in unison as Vexen kissed Marluxia, gently holding him close. The two, unaware, broke the kiss, smiling at each other.
"Guess we can walk in on them do, do some justice..." Xigbar said, implying he wasn't just going to walk in on the drop of a hat, especially if they were kissing; He didn't need or want them mad at them.
"Yeah, I see what you mean." Roxas piped up, making sure Vexen and Marluxia turned towards the door to notice their presence.
"Hey Vex." Xigbar greeted as he opened the door."S'up Marluxia."
"There you two are, I'm been looking for you." Vexen returned to his usual self."We need to talk."
"I guess I'll be going. See you later, Vexen." Marluxia turned and began to walk away, but a small hand grabbed his wrist.
"You don't have to go Marluxia...We know.." Roxas stated quietly."We saw from the door, but we didn't wanna interrupt you two..."
"I appreciate that...You won't tell?" Marluxia asked the small boy.
"Nope, neither will Xig."
"I guess we're all aware of the situation at hand between Xigbar, Roxas, and Axel?" Vexen asked the group as if they were some club, discussing daily matters.
"Yeah... Larxene doesn't like you Roxas..." Marluxia added.
"Axel?" Roxas groaned, raising a eyebrow.
"Yeah."
"She can take him...We're not friends anymore..." Roxas said with a tone of saddness, but a arm wrapped around his shoulders: Xigbar.
"Vexen, Imma cut to the chase. I got a bad feelin' about Axel. If somethin' were to happen to me, take care of Roxas, you here me?" Xigbar ordered; It was more of a question, than a deirect order.
"Yes, Number II, I will. Marluxia, you also?" Vexen stated."You are both pregnant, so it will be easy to keep an eye on you all's pregnancy."
"You're pregnant?' Marluxia exclaimed."With...X-Xigbar, correct?"
"Yeah." Xigbar smiled to himself briefly, looking at Roxas'. "Xemnas don't know a damn thing... He'd have a freakin' cow if he knew..."
"Probably..." Vexen mused, pinching the bridge of his nose."I'm going to tell him that both Marluxia, Roxas, and I guess you included Xigbar, have all caught a virus with no known cure, so that he won't give you any missions... Xigbar, I know you want to protect Roxas, that's why I'm telling himk you caught the 'virus' also. Tomorrow, we are going to speak to Zexion. I believe he is hiding something..."
"Good." Xigbar smirked."Roxas, where are you gonna be?"
"Marluxia, is it okay if I stay with you?" Roxas asked.
"Of course, I have to tend to my garden tomorrow, so we can stay there." Marluxia responded with a smile; Roxas had never seen the assassin smile. He guess it was the same with him though, he really never smiled unless Xigbar was around, so Marluxia must smile when he's around Vexen.
"Well you two, it's late and we have much to do tomorrow. Before Xigbar and I go speak to Zexion, I wish to check on Roxas' pregnancy, along with yours, Marluxia," Vexen announced.
"Okay...I'm just glad I haven't throw up today..." Marluxia sighed.
"Neither have I.." Roxas said thoughtfully."I guess that's a good thing."
"Yep." Xigbar agreed."C'mon baby."
Xigbar lifted Roxas up and carried him into the infirmary door, shutting the door tightly.
"So they're together?" Marluxia asked softly."I suspect Xigbar is the father?"
"Correct," Vexen said."I hope Roxas will be okay, seeing as he has problems with Axel, Larxene, and being quite small..."
"Quite small?"
"Birth will take a much larger strain on his body..."
"I see..."
"Come on, off to bed," Vexen said, herding Marluxia towards their secret room, hidden in the wall. He pressed a button, and they strolled in before the door closed behind them, and the wall shifted back into place.