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Chapter 10 Son Of A Devil

Over the next few days Aerith checked on Xentshi twice a day, making sure he was fed and that he was healthy. And to my surprise, Sora didn't tell anyone that my son had a heart. He actually kept that secret to himself, but other than that he was the same old hyper active keyblade master. Zexion didn't say a hint either, not that I expected him to since he can keep secrets.

Meanwhile, Axel was showering me with love, and I mean he sort of treats me as his lovable house wife. When I help with the chores, Axel was not far behind every now and then doing chores turned into running around the house trying to catch me. Sometimes Demyx or Sora would join in, running around teasing Axel that he couldn't catch us. Tifa would try to stop us, but Cloud just laughed as her yelling was unfazed as we continued to play.

"Let them have their fun, Tifa. They're just kids." Cloud said, taking over cooking duty as to not let the food Tifa left burn.

"Well, one of them just had a kid. To think, they could have grown more mature by now." huffed the dark haired woman, crossing her arms.

"Maybe when the kid grows. Right now they're just having their fun. Besides, you wanted to see them laugh and smile right? The past few months they weren't very happy." Cloud pointed out.

"Well, its just that this house needs a tune up. You know that you can't do all of it on your own." Tifa frowned, watching her friend making lunch.

I was around the corner, I didn't mean to listen in but it was hard not to since I was now back to dusting. And everywhere else in the house was quiet, except for the tv in the living room where the others who had finished their jobs. Even the two newly added members of this temporary were being quiet for once, for it was their nap time. Temporary. I frowned at the thought, sure nobodies were unwelcome here but I liked it here.

"And what do you want me to do? Ask Leon for help? He hasn't been talking to me Tifa, he's acting like I never existed." the blond sighed.

I blinked, Leon must not really like me since I was the first nobody to come here. I bit my lower lip as I heard Tifa groan as she paced a few times around the kitchen.

"Cloud, sometimes you need to ask. Sure, Leon is a jerk half the time, but if you really ask nicely and say that you really need the help-"

"I already did. And guess what he did? Shut the door at my face." Cloud hissed, breaking the corn he was preparing to bake with a loud snap.

He was really mad. I could tell he was trying his best to calm down, since he kept on breaking a couple more corn with a harsh snap and crack. Tifa sighed and began to help him with the cooking. Everything was quiet again, and I just realized that I had stopped dusting just to listen to them talk. Biting my lower lip, I strained to listen some more.

"You didn't tell me, why?" Tifa asked, hurt from not being told the truth.

"Because you wouldn't take it lightly. And, I'm sorry Tifa, but I don't think there will be a future for me and Leon. Not with the way he's acting like a complete bastard." Cloud answered.

I gently set the duster down, and made my way to the front door. I had passed the living room, and Axel got up to follow me with a curious gaze.

"Where ya going?" he asked.

"To set things straight with a certain brunette gunman." I growled.

"Leon? Why? What did he do?" Axel raised an eyebrow, clearly confused with this new attitude of mine that didn't include mood swings.

"Cloud needs help with the house, I guess its something about remodeling or fixing it, and Leon was being a total asshole to him when he asked for help." I explained, putting on my light blue jacket.

"And you're trying to set things straight...why?" Axel tilted his head, snaking an arm around my shoulders.

"Well...I want to be of some help here, and Cloud said 'I don't think there will be a future for me and Leon'. I may not know him that well, but I have a feeling he has a crush on Leon."

"And Leon doesn't know?"

"I don't think so. But I can imagine that there were signs and Leon was oblivious to them." I shrugged.

"Ok, now that I hear more and more of this, the more I realize that he is a complete jerk. But you sure you want to intervene?" Axel asked me, his intense green eyes staring into mine.

I nodded. "It's the least I could do to repay Cloud for taking everyone into his house for the past few months."

He stared at me, then he grinned and leaned to give me a peck on the cheek.

"Well then, I'm coming with. But I'll stay out of the way, if he tries anything I will throw my chakrams." he warned as his grin widened.

"Ah, ok then. Now let's go." I said, heading out the door.

About ten minutes later I found Leon's house, and Axel hid on the side as I stood in front of the door. Taking in a deep breath, I knocked. Not too long afterwards the door opened to reveal Leon, who grimaced when he saw me. His expression turned cold, as he glared down at me.

"What the hell do you want?" he growled.

"Why did you turn Cloud away like that? He asked you for help, and what do you do? Shut the door in his face! Why did you do that when he came to you, someone he admires, for help?" I questioned him, I don't know where this courage came from, but right now I wasn't afraid of Leon.

"Because of you nobodies he's gone too soft. And, I really don't like any of you, even the newborns." Leon crossed his arms.

"Listen here you bastard, hate me all you want, but don't you dare talk about my son that way!" I screamed.

"I can talk all I want." he said, about to close the door.

"For your information, my son has a heart just like you! So don't you dare start saying shit about him, when you never even met him or Zaxiou." I shouted, watching him as Leon slowly opened the door to stare at me.

"Your son, has a heart?" he asked me.

"He does, Aerith can prove it. I don't know how, or why, but he has a heart. All I know is that he'll be the lucky one, like you."

"Like me how?" he raised an eyebrow.

"To have someone love him. Because I know that there is someone that loved you, and all you did was push him away and made him suffer." I growled lowly at him.

"Who the hell are you talking...?" Leon's eyes widened, realizing who I was talking about and he leaned against the doorframe.

"Cloud...does he really-"

"You're running out of time if you wish to be with him. Earlier I heard him say that there may not be a future for you and Cloud." I said, crossing my arms.

"So what's it gonna be? Are you going to swallow your pride, and help Cloud? Or are you going to be a bastard and miss out the only, and last opportunity with Cloud?" I asked.

He stared at me for a few moments, sighing as he grabbed his keys and stepped onto the porch to lock his door. I blinked a few times, watching him until I realized that he was really taking this chance. A smile crept on my face, and Axel grinned as he made himself known.

"Let's go." Leon said, leading the way back to Cloud's mansion.

Soon I walked into the mansion to find everyone in it walking around trying to find me. Instantly Sora yelled out that I was home, and he screamed Axel's and Leon's name too. Everyone instantly ran to the front door, Cloud was the first and he stopped to stare at Leon in shock. Tifa gasped and put her hand on Cloud's shoulder.

"Roxas what's going on?" Tifa asked, still staring at Leon.

"Look, I'm sorry I eavesdropped, but I had to do something. And this was my way of repaying Cloud." I explained, and once I was done one of the newborns started crying.

"Now if you would all excuse me, I've got to check on who's crying." I said, walking upstairs to the nursery.

When I came into the nursery, I found that it was Xentshi who was crying. I gently picked him up and held him close, cooing softly to him as I rocked him.

"Hey, calm down little one. What's wrong?" I asked him.

Xentshi continued crying, and I sniffed the air. My nose may not be as sensitive as Zexion's, but I could easily tell if the diaper needed to be changed. Turned out that it wasn't the diaper, so it means he was just hungry. Still cooing to him as I made my way to the kitchen. Sighing, I glanced around to find something stable and soft for Xentshi to lay down. Finding none, I frowned. Well, looks like I'll practice mutli-tasking.

A few minutes of trying and failing later, Xentshi was crying like crazy. His face was red from all the crying, tears running down his cheeks like there was no tomorrow. I kept trying to calm him down, to be patient and he'll get his food. But him being a baby, and without a doubt had Axel's stubbornes, he continued crying. After the fifth try of making the formula, I accidently dropped the bottle and everything spilled on the floor.

"Roxas? You could have asked for help." someone said, making their way to the mess with a few paper towels.

"Well, I have to practice multi-tasking." I stated, stepping away as he held Xentshi with both hands now.

"Oh no, you're not gonna leave us." Aerith smiled. "You've spent too much time here, and besides, you have no where else to go right? Why not stay here and raise Xentshi?"

I blinked. "Really?"

"Yes, really you silly. I'm sure no one would mind, and your secret will be kept between those who know. Now that Leon isn't someone to worry about, I can assure you that you'll be happy here. I mean, happier than you are now." she nodded, throwing away the wet paper towels.

"I...but wouldn't I need to have some sort of papers to show that I'm a somebody?"

"I talked to Cloud about it, and he wouldn't mind if you were to be his younger brother. He also knows a friend who could take Axel into his family, by name that is." Aerith offered, still with her sweet smile.

This feeling in my chest, was it bewilderment? I guess it was, because for some reason I felt excited and happy to know that I was finally accepted somewhere other than the organization. I smiled at her, silently thanking her before I settled Xentshi into her arms. She gave me a puzzled look when I innocently kissed her cheek and ran out to find Axel. Normally I don't kiss anyone's cheek, but I was so happy I couldn't stop myself. Besides, I only have my eyes set on the one man who is the father of my son.

When I saw him, I skidded to a halt to turn and jumped into his arms. He laughed and held onto my legs as I wrapped them around his waist. He twirled around in circles, the two of us giggling like no tomorrow. Zexion raised an eyebrow at us as he passed by, while Demyx grinned with a slight confused expression as to why we were so happy and giggly. Once they left, Axel stopped twirling in circles to squash me against the wall. I didn't pay no mind and pulled him into a kiss.

"So, why so happy all of a sudden, Roxy?" he asked after he pulled away from the kiss.

"Do you perhaps have an idea on where to live and raise Xentshi?" I asked him. He shook his head.

"Well, what do you think if we stay here? Cloud can deal with the paperwork, and he has a friend who can take you into the family name. We could just be the long lost brothers, reunited when Sora brought us home." I suggested, watching as his worried expression turned into his casual grin.

"Sounds like a plan. Now, who would take me in? I haven't seen any redheads in this town." he asked.

I shrugged. "I didn't get the chance to ask, I was so happy I left Xentshi with Aerith to tell you the news."

"Aw, and here I was hopin' to find someone to be part of the family." he frowned in a fake attempt to make me feel guilty.

"Oh hush, you'll find out when we tell Cloud we'll stay." I smacked the side of his head playfully and he grinned.

"But what about McEmo and Mr. High-On-Crack?" Axel raised an eyebrow.

I blinked, taking a few moments on who he meant.

"Oh, I'm sure Zexion and Demyx can find a place here too. I wouldn't seperate the little ones when they are already friends." I said, my arms tightened their grip around his shoulders as I nuzzled his chest, taking in his spicy-cinnamon scent.

I sighed, as he showered me with sweet kisses along my cheeks, neck and a lil bit on my shoulders. Finally his lips met mine, in a tender, sweet kiss. I sighed again in content, and he licked my bottom lip then pulled away. I whined when I opened my mouth for him to enter, but he had pulled away to tease me unfairly. He grinned, chuckling as I pouted at him.

"That was for randomly jumping into my arms without warning." he chuckled, pecking my cheek.

I pout even more. "But thanks to me, we have a place to stay where we won't have to be afraid of being ourselves."

"Hm...that's true. Buuut, you still jumped into my arms without warning." I knew he couldn't resist my pouting any longer, I could see it in his face.

By now my lower lip was quivering, my eyes giving him the 'big kitty eyes' similiar to Puss 'n Boots. He growled, all sense of his control snapped. Lips crashed into mine, his tongue forcing its way into my mouth, not that I minded. I moaned softly as his tongue massaged mine, loving his taste. When he pulled away we breathed heavily to catch our breath. My cheeks were flushed, and he couldn't help but grin.

"You just love to grin don't you?" I laughed, once I was able to have enough oxygen in my system to talk.

"It's my second...no third thing I love." he chuckled, pecking my nose.

"Oh? And what's the first two things?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Xentshi, is number two." he said, kissing my cheek.

"And you, are number one." another kiss on my other cheek.

"Aw, I love you too." I smiled.

We both laughed, nuzzling our noses together in an eskimo kiss. My smile mirrored his own, and our foreheads remained in contact as we stared into each others eyes. Was this what heaven felt like? Was this supposed to be normal for a nobody, a couple should be like in a relationship? Was it even possible for us nobodies to feel this content, even if we didn't have hearts? All I could say, was yes to all of the above.

This was what happiness felt like. To be with the one you love everyday, a new member of my family to look after, friends to watch over and help me. To be showered with love everyday, from everyone around me even if some of us didn't have a heart. This new change was strange to me, for I've never felt so happy before. I guess it was a blessing to arrive here, all those months ago when I was alone, four months with child, and had no friends.

And now here I am. Happy as a clam.

If only I knew that danger was just around the corner.

The next day, it was the day Cloud called in his friend to come over. It was then I found out who might take Axel in, his name was Reno Sinclair. From what I've heard from Tifa, he was a stuck up bastard, loud-mouth pervert with amazing bright red hair, and very bright green eyes. He even had marks on his face, somewhat similiar to Axel's. Well now, if he likes Axel enough then they'd make the perfect brother cover up.

When I heard the door open, Axel was leaning against the wall in the living room, arms crossed. I was sitting on the couch, with Cloud next to me with his legs crossd, clearly nervous.

"All righty! Where's the lil bucker I'm supposed ter take in, eh?" an unfamiliar voice called out.

"In here, Reno." growled Leon, who was pacing around the living room.

The new guy walked in, and my eyes widened. He could easily pass as Axel's brother by looks without a doubt. Indeed his hair was bright red, brighter than Axel's. It was long and tied in a ponytail in the back, on the top of his head were spiked with goggles in the fluffy mess. His mako green eyes examined his almost twin, and I noticed two red lines under his eyes. He was thin, and smaller in height compared to Axel.

"Whoa...ya weren't kiddin' Cloudy, he friggin' looks like me but taller!" Reno snickered, leaning on one leg as he crossed his arm with a wide grin.

Axel raised an eyebrow. "We may look alike, but we don't talk alike. And the name is Axel, commit it to memory."

"Whoa, just calm down, yo. I mean no harm, and I'm not sure if you know this, but the name's Reno. Got it?" Reno shot back, poking his temple to add symphasis.

I watched as they both grinned, really they were very similiar in more ways in one.

"Ya know, I think I like this guy. He looks and talks like a street rat, but then again I'm not one to judge." Axel snickered, uncrossing his arms.

"Hah, I could say the same thing, yo. Now what do we have here?" Reno asked, turning his eyes onto me.

"Roxas, and I'm already owned." I smirked at him.

He cursed under his breath. "Damn! All the good ones are always taken."

"You'll find someone eventually. Hopefully. I don't know if anyone can stand your bad mouth language." Cloud shrugged.

"And what the fuck is dat supposed ter mean!? I can be civilized if I wanted to, yo!" Reno retorted back.

I raised my eyebrows, now I see why no one wants him. Sure, he's got looks, but a bad mouth. And by the look on my love's face, he thought the same.

"Yea, when hell freezes over. Now are you going to agree with Axel being your brother or not?" Leon growled as lightly as he could.

Reno chuckled to himself. "Ya, I'll take the kid into the family. At least now I won't be so lonely, yo. Everyone else dead 'n all."

"Good, then let's get started on the paper work."

As soon as Cloud said that, my whole body stiffened, the familiar air of danger filled my senses. I quickly stood up, gathered my keyblades and ran out the front door. Everyone shouted my name and followed, their weapons in tow. Even Reno had a weapon at hand, a metal stick thing and I had a feeling it could do more than just whack the hell out of someone's brains. There, in the middle of the street, was two figures of the organization.

I stared, they held two bundles of newborns, actually one was more of a toddler and the other was probably a few days old. I lowered my keyblades slightly, waiting for them to reveal themselves.

"Ha! And this is the thanks they give us, returning Sora's baby." huffed the shorter of the two, and my eyes widened.

"Larxene?"

"And to warn them that the rest of the organization is gathering to attack this world." groaned the other, again my eyes widened.

"Marluxia?"

"Yes, it is us. You can put your weapons away." the pink haired nobody sighed, removing his hood.

"What do you want?" Axel demanded.

"Just to help you guys, jeez. Oh, and some of the other members will help defeat the Superior, but they won't make their move until the last moment." Larxene smiled evilly as she flicked her hood off.

"Wait, the organization is getting ready to attack here?" Cloud asked, settling his sword on his back.

"Correct. And with Larxene and I betraying the Organization as a distraction, it will only be two left to stay by the Superior's side until the very end." Marluxia explained, handing the toddler to me.

I almost dropped the kid, for he weighed much more than Xentshi and Zaixou put together. Glancing at the little bundle, I realized this was Sora's lost son. He had spiky brown hair, with silver streaks all around his head. His big blue eyes blinked and stared at me, as he tilted his head with curiosity.

"Sora's child. Larxene and I were busy taking care of him while everyone else did a search for the four of you." the pink haired man sighed.

"Sukai...damn he's heavy." I said, doing my best to hold him up while I mentally called Sora out.

When everyone arrived back into the living room, Sora and Riku walked in. Riku recognized Sukai and ran to me to take him. I watched as Sukai was reunited with his parents, the pair of them hugging him close and muttering thank you to Marluxia and Larxene.

"There's a catch, I know it. The two of you always had a catch when it came down to helping others." Axel growled, crossing his arms as he glared at the new couple.

Larxene giggled as she smiled deviously. "We want a place to raise our daughter. If everything goes into plan, we'll stay on your side."

"How much time do we have left until the organization attacks?" Leon demanded, giving the two new nobodies a cold stare.

"At least two more hours, three at the most." Marluxia replied. "By then this whole town will be cleared, and we'd be ready."

"Which ones would stay by your so called Superior and what do they look like?" Cloud questioned.

"First one is Saix, he has long blue hair and looks like an elf with scar that looks like an 'X' on his face." Marluxia explained.

"He's the Superior's puppy dog, more like his man servant." Zexion added when he walked in. "You'll easily spot Xemnas when you see Saix."

"And the other two?"

"Xaldin, big bulky man with side burns. He has spears as weapons, and has the power of wind. Anyone who fights him will have to have a great amount of speed and power to not get knocked down by him."

Zexion visibly flinched by the description. I realized then that Xaldin was the reason why Zaxiou was born prematurely. I inwardly growled, because of Xaldin and his spears, Zexion went through hell and a whole lot of pain. My hands fisted to calm myself, to save my anger for the upcoming battle.

"And that leaves Lexaus. He's more bulky and has more muscle than Xaldin, light brown curly but spiky hair. You won't miss him." Larxene shrugged.

"Lexaus? But he doesn't agree to the Superior at all. Why do you think he will stay with the Superior?" Zexion questioned, staring at the pair.

"Because he wants revenge on Demyx taking his little emo." the tall woman giggled.

Zexion lowered his gaze, biting his lower lip. Demyx frowned and glanced worriedly at his lover. Tension and silence began to build up in the room. Tifa sighed and stood up.

"All right, Cloud, Leon, and Reno. You three come with me to help clear everyone out to hide at Merlin's place. He can ward off any danger to his castle, so while he does that, we take them head on with no fear of injuring any civilians." Tifa said, heading out the door as the three men she ordered followed.

"I'll get my potions and healing medicines ready. And there should be at least three people here to help me defend the little ones." Aerith added, once the four left the house and made her way to the kitchen.

"All right kiddies, I'll be staying here." Larxene volunteered.

"I thought you enjoyed giving others pain?" Axel raised an eyebrow.

"I'm still recovering from giving birth, dumbass." she shot back with a death glare.

"I'll be staying. My wound is still healing." Zexion said.

"I'll...stay here too." Demyx added, biting his lower lip nervously.

"Then its settled. The rest of us will meet them head on." Axel sighed, crossing his arms.

The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I turned around, watching the streets through the window outside. I saw a flash of silver, and instantly my keyblades were back into my hands, raised up in defense.

"Larxene, Sora, run!!" I shouted just before the window glass broke.

The two ran down the hallway just in time to avoid the scattering glass, and I raised my keyblades up higher to block the seven foot long katana. Marluxia instantly lunged forward with his pink scythe, and the nightmare jumped back to dodge the swing of the deadly weapon.

Sephiroth raised an eyebrow at the unusual colorings for a scythe.

"Oh? It matches you." he commented, dodging another swing.

"Don't underestimate me." Marluxia hissed.

"I don't plan to."

The Nightmare leaped back, now in the middle of the street. I jumped after him, Marluxia jumped after me but remained on the sidelines. When Sephiroth raised his sword up high, I leaped again and attacked with both keyblades. He blocked, and using his sword, he pushed me into the air like the first time we fought. His wing raised and he flew after me. When he was a few feet away, I raised my keyblades and my thirteen shields surrounded Sephiroth.

"Now that I have my powers back, its time to show you how powerful I can be!" I shouted at him.

Before he could blink, I shot my Light orbs at him from all sides. He tried to block them off with his sword, but too many attacked him so quickly and the orbs exploded upon contact with him. Sephiroth lost altitude, but remained in the air by about ten feet off the ground. The thirteen shields dissipated, and I levitated Oblivian in the air, swirling it in circles as I sent is as a boomerang at the nightmare.

A second after I sent Oblivian, I glided in high speed towards him with Oathkeeper, keeping my free arm out of his vision to give him the illusion that I was readying myself for a powerful swing of the keyblade. I hit him with Oathkeeper hard on his side, and Oblivian struck at the joint of his wing and shoulder. He cursed as the hit caused temporary paralysis and he fell. As he fell I struck him ten more times at different angles.

Cloud and the other three that went to warn the city, came back to witness the last few attacks on Sephiroth before he landed on his feet, slightly kneeling. I stood a few feet away, not even panting from the recent show of energy. Sephiroth growled and lunged at me with his sword raised. Something glowed in the corner of my eye, and I realized that he was using a Firage Materia. I was about to dodge, when I realized that the house was right behind me. Biting my lower lip I sliced through one with Oblivian, blocked the second with Oathkeeper while the third hit me straight on.

"Ow." I hissed. But for some reason, there was little damage from the Firaga attack.

After the last fireball hit, I quickly glided out of Sephiroth's attack. I rushed forward to attack at different sides and angles in high speed, bringing intense damage on the nightmare. But before I was about to make my eighth attack on him with this speed, his wing flapped and teleported out of here. I stopped, my keyblades dissipating while I huffed a few stray bangs that were over my eyes.

"Whoa! Nice Roxas! You've grown more powerful than the last time I saw you fight!" Demyx cheered, his casual happy grin widened from one ear to the other.

I blinked, was he really saying the truth or was I really more powerful before I got pregnant? Sora bounded towards me with an equally large grin compared to Demyx.

"I forgot to tell you, having a child and your powers grow an excessive amount." Sora explained, still wearing his wide grin.

I raised an eyebrow. "You tell me this now?"

"Ehehen...I said I forgot to tell you all right?" Sora crossed his arms.

I shook my head. "Whatever."

"Oi, is everyone in town safe and away?" Axel asked.

"Yup. Everyone is safe in basements or sent to Merlin's place." Tifa nodded.

"Nice work on driving Sephiroth away, Roxas." Leon commented.

I shrugged. "He had it coming."

"All right, let's get going. If anything the organization should arrive any minute." Cloud ordered, leading the way to the center of the city.

"Let's go peeps!" Reno cheered, following the leading blond.

I raised an eyebrow but brushed my random thoughts away and followed, Axel next to me. The others that didn't volunteer to stay behind followed in a close clutch. Marluxia was a few paces behind me and Axel, while Leon walked along my left. Sora was on my right, with Riku in tow. Tifa, Yuffie, and Reno took up the rear. I saw a flash of silver to my right, and I glanced over and strained to see if it was either Riku's hair or a certain someone else.

Seeing nothing, my attention went back ahead. The flash was probably Riku's hair. We continued on towards our destination, all in silence. The only noise was the usual clatter of our shoes on the street pavement. For some reason the sound of our shoes on the street calmed me, at least the edge of my anxiety. I don't know why I feel anxious about this fight, but it probably had something to do with protecting the babies. Xentshi, Zaxiou, Sukai, and the most recent - Larxene's daughter.

Weird how silence can help take the edge off. When we reached the center of town, everyone stopped and spread out. Weapons ready, I stood not too far from Cloud with Axel on my left. I inhaled deeply, trying to help calm myself. Axel noticed and he gave me a smirk, pecking my cheek to try and help me. I smiled weakly, silently thanking him for helping.

"Anyone want to call dibbs say so now." Marluxia said out of the blue.

"I'll take the Superior." I growled.

"And I'll help." Sora pitched in.

"Fine, then I call Saix, the bastard has some payback for me." Axel huffed, twirling his chakrams with anticipation.

I raised an eyebrow. "What for?"

"For fucking setting me up." he replied.

Seeing Axel this angry, I didn't press on the matter. Usually he didn't curse, unless he was deadly serious. And when he was this serious, it was best not to question him until after he settled the situation. And that, let me tell you, mostly resolves many three degreee burns on whoever was on the receading end. Well for anyone besides me, I'd imagine he'd probably try something more pleasurable...Cough cough.

A few minutes later of waiting, the organization arrived. Their hoods on, they stared at us, with my guess with shock. The Superior stepped forward and lowered his hood, glancing at everyone of use facing him. His sharp, yellow eyes gazed on me last, slight glaring, slightly loathing.

"Number XIII, you're a bigger thorn on my side for much too long." Xemnas hummed.

"Good, cuz this thorn is going to destroy you!" I lunged forward in great speed.

Sora lunged after me, heading Xemnas straight on while I attacked at different angles. And then the battle began, Axel took on Saix like he said but with some help with Reno and his...metal stick weapon. Marluxia attacked Lexaus and Vexen with some help with Riku (why Riku was helping Marluxia of all people on our side I don't know). Tifa and Yuffie took on Luxord and Xigbar, amazingly Tifa was able to add some damage to them despite the fact she only had her punches and kicks. And lastly Cloud and Leon teamed up to fight Xaldin.

Just when I thought things were going well for the first twenty minutes into the battle, Xigbar managed to get one of his large bullets through Tifa's chest. She gasped and fell, hand over her wound as she tried her best to stay concious and breathe. Leon was nearest, and fired at Xigbar so Tifa could take a Hi-Potion. The second Leon was distracted, Xaldin attacked with all of his spears at Cloud. The ear splitting scream stopped me momentarily to glance at Cloud. My eyes widened to realize that three of the spears pierced Cloud's body.

The first one was the worst of all three, it struck his right lung as his breathing became raspy and desperate. The second spear was just below his last rib on his left, making his other side hurt to even breathe. The last of the spears was straight through his right thigh, the knee he was kneeling on to keep himself up. Leon shouted something and he turned his attention back on Xaldin, blinded with rage.

"Sora, keep Xemnas at bay as long as you can!" I shouted as I ran to help Cloud.

I heard my other shout something, but I didn't pay attention to the words. The three spears were retracted and Cloud fell. I quickly ran to his fallen and bloody body, using two Hi-Potions on the first two wounds. It seemed to have helped but he was still fading, his eyes distant and his breathing still raspy and heavy. I heard another scream and I glanced up to see the first few feet of the familiar sword of Sephiroth piercing Xaldin on the left side of the chest. Right where the heart should be, but sometimes depending on the attack it still eleminates a nobody the same way.

"No one, can kill Cloud but me." Sephiroth whispered before Xaldin dissipated into the air.

The Nightmare gave me slight glare, and I realized he wore the same wounds as Cloud. And with a smirk, Sephiroth teleported out. I blinked, before using a potion on Cloud's thigh to help him stand. As gentle as I could, I helped him up and slung his arm around my shoulder and my other arm around his middle, careful to avoid the wound under his ribs. Carefully I lead the distant blond back to the mansion.

We walked as quickly as we could, and when we were a few yards away I stopped for the both of us to take a breath.

"Aerith! Zexion! Demyx! I need some help here!" I shouted when both of our breathing calmed down somewhat.

"I'll...be fine...back...to the...battle..." Cloud huffed between panting.

"No, you need to be healed. You got that? I nearly lost Axel a few months back, and without you guys I would have lost Xentshi from all the stress too. No matter what I'm not gonna loose you." I glared at him slightly.

Aerith and the other two I called came running out. The flower girl gasped when she saw the amount of damage on Cloud. She bit her lower lip, while she reached out to her friend's shoulder. Gently, Demyx picked up Cloud bridal style and he quickly headed back into the mansion with Aerith in tow. Zexion sighed and glanced at me.

"Everyone else doing fine?" he asked.

"Good, so far. Tifa had some trouble but I think she's doing fine. Unfortunately her wound created a domino effect, and Xaldin's spears pierced Cloud." I explained.

Zexion nodded. "His spears are deadly, I can tell you it will take a long time for Cloud to breathe normally again."

"Oh, yours and Cloud's fatal wounds are avenged." I said, turning back to the battle field.

"Really? And who it is do I give thanks to?" Zexion asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Sephiroth."

Zexion's P.O.V.

I stared, as the keyblade master ran back towards the battle field. I couldn't question Roxas' explanation, he wouldn't lie. But why would Sephiroth randomly step into a battle he wasn't even supposed to be a part of? I doubt he would stay for long, considering his wounds from the battle against Roxas not too long ago. Not to mention, it was most probable that he was avenging Xaldin for injuring Cloud to the point he was in the near brink of death.

Sighing, I turned back to the mansion. Ten minutes later and a loud bang sounded in the street. Instantly I ran outside with Demyx behind, only to stop and stare at Lexaus bounding down the street. He spotted us, and his attention was instantly on me. With a battle cry, Lexaus raised his weapon at me. Quickly I used my illusions, and I was a twin Demyx. The two of us ran in circles around the bulky man, confusing him on which one of us was me.

We stopped, and we both grinned.

"Aw, what's the matter?" Demyx mocked.

"Can't figure out which one is which?" I snorted.

"Damn it all Zexion! Your illusions have gotten more realistic!" Lexaus yelled.

"What can I say-"

"After all I had-"

"A baby recently. And-"

"My powers have gotten stronger-"

"Because of it."

My lover and I chimed like a pair of twins finishing the other's sentences. Lexaus growled and before he attacked, a sudden cry from inside the mansion started. Soon all three babies inside were crying, either from a chain effect from one or because they finally woke up from all the noise. Huffing, Lexaus decided to change his attack from us to the babies. My eyes widened, he wanted to harm my daughter!

I lunged at him, ready to tear his head off when he struck me where Xaldin's spear sliced through. I screamed, and the illusion dissappeared and I landed on my side fetal style. My hands clutched on the reopened wound, I coughed a bit and blood poured out. Demyx was having a panic attack, not sure whether to defend Zaixou or help me.

"Go, you idiot. I've had worse." I growled.

"But-"

"Go!" I shouted.

He nodded and ran inside. Gathering up my strength, I managed to stand up and limp my way into the house. Aerith was busy with Cloud, so she couldn't get out to help the babies, so it was up to Larxene and Demyx while I try and calm the babies down. I arrived at the right hallway to nearly get electrified by one of Larxene's kunons.

"Larxene! Keep the damage to the house at a minimum!" I shouted when a vase broke.

"Oh, boohoo!" she struck her tongue out.

I growled, and limped my way into the nursery room, where the crying got louder and more demanding. Lexaus managed to get by Larxene, and was already inside with Demyx doing his best to distract the bigger nobody with attacks at a minimum. With quick ease, Lexaus pushed my lover to the floor, and glanced at each bundle to notice any resemblance Zaixou had of me. He saw her, and was about to grab her when Xentshi growled.

Newborn he may be, but I could tell he was smarter than he let on. At the moment Xentshi and Zaixou shared a twin baby crib, even though they're weeks apart. I watched as the child of the devil himself and an innnocent angel (even though he wasn't as innocent now), screamed and flames appeared out of nowhere on Lexaus' cloak. He screamed and ran out, I stepped out of the way just in time to avoid the flames.

"Demyx, go after him. I'm staying here." I ordered, casting a glance at Xentshi.

As soon as Demyx left, Larxene checked on her daughter. I watched her calm the newborn down, and I took a real glance at the newborn's looks. She had pink hair, but not in layers like Marluxia's. Her eyes were deep, dark green, just like Larxene's. And with this one glance I could tell this girl was going to be as evil and as bitchy as her mother.

"Her name is Faurxo, if she weren't a nobody she would have been named Furoa." Larxene explained.

I raised an eyebrow. "Flower?"

She grinned and giggled. "She does have Marly's looks, and the only thing she has from me is her eyes and her brattyness."

I fought the urge to roll my eyes. "I think I can understand that."

"Shut up." she frowned, settling Faurxo down and left to help Demyx.

I took a glance at Xentshi, who was blinking innocently as if nothing had happened.

"You really are the son of the devil." I said, he pouted. "But, I guess Roxas was the best to be your mom."

Xentshi giggled.

Shado: aha! I'm guessing the longest chappie EVER in this story! XDD A reward for the long wait, sorry but I had to get most of the plot into this one chap. After this it would be...how should I say this? The tip of the climax? This is only the beginning of it!

Faurxo: It's really a name based off of Furoa, which really does mean 'Flower'. I wanted the daughter to be more have Marly's looks, and a lil bit of brattyness from Larxene. I mean, sure she's a bitch, but she's the awesome kind! If you're not fighting her that is, then she's the painful kind. T.T But I don't play Chain of Memories, so I wouldn't exactly know! But I heard she really was tough to beat.

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