Title: Khristmas
Author: Shini Strife
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Mainly AkuRoku and RikuSora, but hints of Zemyx and others.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts nor its characters.
Description: Khristmas is a series of 25 drabbles, each with their own artwork. One drabble posted for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas! The drabbles are sent in a time where everyone has been reborn. The characters do remember their past, but the drabbles will all focus on a single theme that differs each day of the month.
Theme – Fire and Cocoa
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It was night fall again, but this time instead of a large blizzard outside their window there was only the light falling of snow on to the already covered ground. The moon glowed brightly outside the window, casting its light into the room where a group of people sat on different chairs around the glowing light of the fire. Everyone seemed comfortable, each curled up just the way they want to and calmed by the warmth and light of the fire. Suddenly a door opened and light from the hallway outside the door filtered into the room as two young men walked in holding trays filled with cups of steaming hot chocolate.
Carefully the two men held their trays with both hands as they entered the room, closing the door once again. Quietly they walked amongst everyone, handing out specific cups to different people. It wasn't too hard as the boys could easily tell which cup belonged to who, such as the black mug with little red hearts was Xemnas' and the one with numerous flames was Axel's; not hard at all. Finally the two men grabbed their own mugs and placed the trays off to the side on some random table before heading back to their own seats where their lovers and friends sat waiting.
Sora happily drank his hot chocolate as Riku once again joined him on the couch. He subconsciously learned closer to the man and laid his head on his shoulder as he took a break. A gentle ruffle of his hair and a kiss on the brow made him sigh in content and close his eyes. Even with his eyes closed Sora could tell what everyone one was doing. He could hear Demyx chatting with Zexion and Xigbar as he rejoined them with his own mug of hot chocolate. He couldn't help but smile at the scene of the three.
Most people thought Sora to be very naïve in all things, but one thing the boy knew was love and he most specifically knew that Zexion and Xigbar both loved Demyx and that the blonde equally loved them, though he'd never admit it in fear that he'd lose them as friends. Of course, Zexion and Xigbar knew this and tried to coax the boy that it was alright, though it never worked. Demyx would come along eventually though.
Over near the three on a large chair he could hear the strange, yet gentle purrs of Saix as he sat curled up on Xemnas's lap, content to just lay there as Xemnas continued to stroke his hair. Those two were a sight of their own, but Sora always thought they made a cute scene. It also showed how human both were and that made Sora happiest of all. He was glad the two men had found love within one another.
Finally he could make out the sounds of the last group within the room. The light whispers between Axel and Roxas were nothing but mumbles to everyone except Saix, but from the smiles and happiness radiating off of the two, everyone could tell it was nothing to worry about. Sora couldn't help but allow his smile to grow at the thought of the two. Roxas' life was a tough one in both this life and the last, but the boy had managed to find Axel again and that had all that mattered to him.
He was happy for his cousin and was glad that everyone had been given another chance at life, but he was most happy to see Axel and Roxas together. He still remembered the tears that weren't his, flowing down his cheek as he watched Axel fade away after his kamikaze attack. When he had realized that it was Roxas he had felt deeply sadden for his Nobody's lose and had hoped one day that Roxas and Axel would get the chance to meet again. Now they were reborn and seeing the two made him so happy it wasn't funny.
"What are you thinking about, Sora?"
Sora blinked open his eyes and glanced up as the curious face of his lover. He gave the man a small gentle smile before placing his lips lightly against Riku's. The chaste kiss only lasted for a second, but it felt much longer for both of them. Quickly Sora snuggled back into place with Riku's arm pulling him closer.
"It's nothing, just random musings."
Riku gave a small 'mm-hm' while he took another sip from his hot chocolate before placing his cup with Sora's on the small side table.
"Whatever you say, love."
Yes, Sora was greatly happy they had all been reborn. At least this time he wouldn't have to worry about Riku disappearing nor about worlds needing saving. Everything was just perfect.