No, I don't own kingdom hearts. They belong to Disney and Squeenix. However I am proud owner of any of the original characters that appear here unless stated otherwise
Summary: KeyToDestiny and DancingFlames are widely known over the internet. No one knows who they are, though. It is only known that one of them has two 'keys' tattooed and the other has piercing green eyes...
Ignoring the growing admiration to those two amazing models, Roxas is recovering from a suicide attempt and has moved back with his family to his old hometown, Destiny Islands, to start anew. In that same hometown a new life, old friends and wonderful challenges await for him. Will Roxas and his new friends manage to pursue that dream that they chase?
Last Time…
"Are you allowed to leave before school ends?" Axel asked, walking out to the corridor with his boyfriend, who was heading towards another door.
"You forget about Vincent…"
Axel shook his head, smiling at the boy as he walked into Vincent's office to ask for permission, which he would surely get. Even though the day had been pretty awful, now it was starting to turn for the good…
'Let's just hope it stays this way…' the red haired thought as Roxas came out and signalled him to get going. 'Roxas deserves a happy ending today…'
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Sora is normally a happy, aloof person. Friend of his friends, he'll go out of his way to help anyone that needs it. Sora is also extremely good at detecting people that have a problem, need help but are too stubborn to ask for it. It happens that Riku is one of those people. You see, Riku has sleeping problems. Extremely bad sleeping problems; ones that he can't solve by himself. But Sora can. And, at this very moment, the brunet Strife twin is planning how to do so… Without Riku knowing, of course. Sora wouldn't want Riku to know of his slightly evil plan, would he?
"I don't think I like that face, Sora…" Demyx commented as he looked in the same direction the brunet was looking, his gaze falling on the sleeping Riku. "What are you planning?"
"Riku needs to release all the energy he has…" Sora muttered, frowning hard as he thought. Demyx blinked, visibly confused.
"Pent up energy?"
"Yeah something like that…" Sora sighed "He needs something to keep him occupied… something that releases all of it in one go"
Demyx snorted.
"What he needs," the Mohawk boy started "is to get laid"
Sora looked at Demyx. Slowly, an evil grin started spreading across his face. The blonde boy cringed.
"Sora?"
"I think I love you, Demyx"
"Sora what are you going to do?"
Sora started laughing, but didn't answer. Demyx looked at Riku, shuddering. What exactly was going to happen to the poor silver haired?
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When Axel and Roxas arrived at Vexen's office, they were surprised to find the psychologist rushing out of the building, a maniac grin on his angular face.
"Change of plans, dudes!" he shouted, laughing. "Luxord came to town!"
"Luxord?" Roxas asked, blinking. "Why does he sound familiar?
Axel smiled.
"He's Demyx' ex boyfriend. He's also a master gambler, so any time he comes to town…"
"Poker time!" Vexen exclaimed, clapping Axel on the back "Think you can do me a favour?"
"But don't I have an appointment with you, Vexen?" Roxas asked, distracting the man.
"That is exactly where I'm going, Roxas. Patience, my friend." The older blonde said, much to Roxas' annoyance. He then turned to Axel. "Can you drive us to Sunshine Avenue?"
"Sure…" Axel nodded. "I could do with a round of poker myself…"
"We're going to play poker?" Roxas was extremely confused. Vexen smiled.
"It will be extremely therapeutic for you, Roxas. Luxord is a master gambler, and quite insane… it will indicate me exactly how sane you are-"
"By comparing me with a mad man?"
"A mad man that wins every single poker game we do." Axel added. "We need to break his luck, Vexen-"
"Well," Roxas interrupted the two older males. "Since I'm being dragged into this, I only think it's fair that we drag my brother and Demyx with me"
"Oh don't worry about that…" Vexen shook him off with an attempt at a reassuring smile. "I told Zexion to go and pick them up. They should be on their way right now…"
Why, oh why did Roxas feel that he was NOT going to enjoy the outcome of all this?
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"Since no one wants to bet any money, we bet with piercings… The bet starts with surface piercings, anywhere in the body, and from there we start going to more specific parts. The higher the bet, the more… kinky… Yes, kinky… The kinkier the place becomes. The maximum bet, which is the ALL IN, is…" Luxord paused for dramatic effect. "GENITALIA"
Roxas made a face "So, when we do all in, if we lose… We have to get our cocks pierced?"
"Exactly, Sora"
"I'm Roxas…"
"That I said…" The blonde gambler looked around the table, where his 'victims' were sitting around him. Directly in front of him, Vexen, his all time rival. Starting at Vexen's left were Sora, Roxas, Axel, Demyx, Luxord, Zexion (who already looked bored), Larxene, Marluxia, Xemnas and Saix. Riku had fallen asleep as soon as he arrived, so he was lying on a nearby couch in a quite uncomfortable position. "So, everything clear?"
"Crystal" Everyone answered back. Luxord released a rehearsed evil laugh and started shuffling the cards. It was going to be an interesting evening…
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"Fuck…" Demyx swore as he realised he had lost the round. He smiled 'sweetly' at Luxord "That was a rook… right?"
"A rook, two left ear piercings and a nipple stud, honey" Luxord said, returning the smile. The Mohawk boy pouted angrily and crossed his arms.
"I'm not playing anymore then…" he whined. "That's too much for me!"
"You shouldn't have bet so high, then" Xemnas replied smoothly, shuffling the cards. "It was your idea to add the nipple stud, after all"
Three down, seven more to go. Saix had given up after the first round, seeing no point in continuing the game and opting for lying on Xemnas and watch the game from the silver hair's lap. Poor Marluxia had come down shortly after Saix, along with six ear studs. That had been enough for him… and also, he'd rather cheer for his over competitive girlfriend. Three games after him, Demyx had fallen.
Xemnas dealt the cards and another round began.
"Let's start with some hip surfaces… two of them." he purred, analysing the crowd with his golden eyes. "Vexen?"
"I up it to a belly button ring" The psychologist smiled. "What do you say, Sora"
"I'm adding a central lip piercing to your button" the brunet mumbled.
"So it's a belly button piercing and a lip ring… I'm adding an eyebrow rook." Roxas added, looking at his cards. It was a good hand, three 10's and two queens… he had a good chance of winning"
"I'm going for that" Axel decided. Zexion looked at his cards critically and placed them down on the table.
"I give up." He said. Luxord grinned.
"You know what that means, right?"
"Yes, I have to get the starting bet… two hip piercings for me… yippee" he droned. Demyx giggled.
"You sound so enthusiastic, Zexy"
"I'm in as well!" Larxene exclaimed. "I've got four fives and an ace!"
"Good one, Larxene" Xemnas conceded "Straight flush" he placed his cards down. "Sora?"
"Four of a kind… of nines" the brunet laughed. "And a three"
"I've got a full house" Roxas stated, not liking the way it was heading. Why was everyone getting higher rankings than him? "Axel…?" he asked, slightly scared for what was coming. If Axel didn't get a lower hand than him…
"Royal flush of hearts" The red haired shrugged, showing off his impressive hand. Luxord shook his head, smiling, and showed his straight flush of sevens. Roxas groaned and slammed his head against the table. Oh, damn it…
"Well, that was fun" Luxord said. "I think we've got time for two more rounds before I have to leave…"
"What are you getting up to?" Larxene asked, handing her cards to Vexen, who was now shuffling.
"I say, we go for risky places now. And then… all in"
"Don't mind me if I leave…" Roxas mumbled. "I still have to get used to the fact that I've got to get my lip pierced…" he sighed and leaned against Axel. The only good thing about his bet was that he already had a belly button piercing, so that was one down. Axel smiled and wrapped his arm around Roxas.
"Don't worry baby. Positive it'll look gorgeous on you"
"Thanks…" Roxas smiled, unconsciously snuggling into the warmth. "You better not lose, Aku"
"Ah, I never lose at poker. I manage to score high enough every time somehow"
"Lucky…" the blonde mumbled, keeping quiet now that the cards were dealt. It was true. The cards had just been dealt, but Axel already had three kings, a queen and a seven. He just had to play his cards right and…
"Let's start with a tongue barbell"
"I'm adding a left nipple stud" the red haired said almost instantly.
"Kinky Axel… you wouldn't be thinking of losing on purpose so that you can get them, right?" Luxord teased. "I add two hip piercings"
"And a piercing on the very base of your cock" Larxene smiled. All the men stared at her. "What? It's awesomely kinky. Just above the shaft, in straight line with the bellybutton and…" she sighed lovingly "Marluxia, I think I'm making you get one of those"
"Okay, baby…" the pink haired man sighed, knowing he'd never have his way. The girl squealed and kissed him full on the lips.
"I love you, baby!"
"Love you too…"
"I'm in" Xemnas and Vexen said. "I think that's enough…" The silver haired added. "Anyone need to change any cards?"
Axel was the only one who changed, and he was unlucky enough to get a four instead of the other seven he was hoping for. Seeing that no one was going to change, Xemnas spoke again.
"I've got a straight flush of diamonds" Ouch, Axel thought.
"Full house of threes and two fours" Double ouch.
"Poker of aces…" Sora mumbled. "I got a poker of aces!" he then exclaimed, jumping out of his seat and landing on Riku, who swore loudly and woke up with a start
"Who died?" the younger silver shouted, confused. Sora hugged him tightly.
"Riku I got a poker of aces!"
"Eh? Ah, yes…" Riku thought and then smiled. "I'm glad, Sora"
"Very lucky, Roxas…" the blonde gambler praised.
"I'm Sora…" said brunet angrily pouted at Luxord. "Seriously, we're not that identical!"
"For someone that just met you, you are" he said in his defence. I got a flush… Wait, Axel what have you got?"
The red haired sighed and showed his hand. "Three of a kind"
Luxord started laughing. "So you DID lose on purpose!"
"I did not! It's just a coincidence!" the red haired huffed, crossing his arms and staring straight at Luxord. "You're just… just…" Damn. Where did all good comebacks go when he NEEDED them?
"Just…" the blonde pressed
"Just… a… I don't know! Something bad!"
"Hon, that the worst comeback I've ever heard" Roxas snickered as he snuggled into Axel. "You're so cute"
"Oi. I'm the man in the relationship…" Axel grumbled, a VERY faint blush tinting his cheeks.
"Yeah right, and I'm the sub" Roxas retorted.
"Oh, aren't you?" Axel arched an eyebrow. Sora, who had heard the whole conversation, started laughing hysterically. The couple stopped their bickering to stare at the twin, who was clutching his stomach and trying to breathe.
"Sora… are you okay?" Roxas asked, poking his brother. Sora simply snorted and started laughing even harder.
"So… Who's up for the last round?" Larxene drawled. "All in, guys"
"All in" Axel nodded, flexing his fingers. "I'm up to it"
"I'm also in…" Sora giggled, finally calmed down. "Oh, that was so funny…"
"What was funny?" Roxas asked
"Your face!" Sora stuck his tongue out and suddenly put on a serious look on. "Come on, let's get going… I'm gonna win this one again"
Luxord, Axel and Larxene shared a look. When playing against Luxord, it was never good to announce your victory in advance…
"No! No, no, no, no!" A furious scream, a smash, then silence.
"Oh come on, it's not that much of a big deal-"
"YOU'RE NOT GOING TO HAVE A NEEDLE STUCK THROUGH YOUR COCK, DEMYX!" Sora bellowed, leaning dramatically against Axel's car. "But my poor Shakespeare is!"
"Shakespeare?" Demyx cocked his head, confused. "I thought he was dead…"
"No… as in, his dick" Roxas patted his friend on the shoulder as he opened the car door.
"He named his dick?" Axel laughed. "Sora, get in…"
"Doesn't anyone care the least about Shakespeare?" Sora wailed, but got in with Demyx in the back seat. Roxas and Axel laughed.
"Not really" the said in unison. Sora harrumphed and turned to look out of the window, leaving a slightly freaked out Demyx to still get used to the fact that one of his best mates had named his cock. Roxas smiled to himself as he discretely (and rather blatantly) stared at Axel as he was driving. The teen was just so hot when he had that serious, concentrated face on. He participated in the chat, but kept his eyes on the road. The blonde had never liked cars after what happened with Xion but… he felt safe near Axel. And he loved it. Savoured and enjoyed every minute he spent with the red haired. Cheesy? Yes, but it was a cheesy truth. He happened to be a hopeless and romantic sap! No harm in that…
"Roxas…" Axel said as he turned a corner and headed for Highwind Hill. "How about you come over Friday night and stay the weekend?"
"Y'know, if you want sexy time alone, you just have to say it…" Sora grumbled, trying to fight a small smile. To Demyx' amusement, Axel flushed beet red.
"Sexy time?" the green eyed stuttered, avoiding Roxas' glance all of a sudden. Demyx' smile grew.
"Yeah… Y'know. Sexy as in candle lights, cinnamon and vanilla smell in the air, your Jacuzzi… loads of bubbles…"
"Wait, you got a Jacuzzi?" Roxas turned to Axel, slightly annoyed. "How come you never showed it to me?"
"… and a long, black leather collar and leash" Demyx finished with a smile. Everyone sweat dropped and looked at Demyx, who blinked innocently. Axel thunked his head against the steering wheel, glad it was parked and he had already taken the keys off. Really, the image of Roxas, naked, in his Jacuzzi and with a leather collar on DID NOT help in absolute… he turned his head to look at his boyfriend, who had a devilish smile on his face.
"I might ask Larxene about where I can get hold of the leather collar" the blonde trailed, staring at Axel with a sexy glimmer that had the red haired almost coming there and then. He choked and started coughing at the same time as Sora.
"Roxas!" the brunet exclaimed, alarmed "Don't speak like that when I'm around!"
"Why, because you get dirty ideas too?" Roxas snickered.
"Dudes, get out of my car, you perverts" Axel laughed. Demyx winked at Roxas and grabbed Sora by the arm.
"Come on, Mr. Shakespeare. We need to find a way of breaking your little piercing problem to your brother"
"It's not like he'll care…" the brunet mumbled. "Cloud's got some perverted piercings of his own…"
Roxas laughed as he watched his twin and Demyx walk up to the house. Turning to Axel, he crawled onto his lap and poked the red hair's nose. "So… about Friday…"
"Damn you for being so devilish…" Axel mumbled as he leaned in for a kiss that Roxas gladly gave him. He kissed the blonde's lips, nose, forehead and his lips again, smiling into the kiss when Roxas uttered a soft moan. "I'd have my wicked way with you right here and now if I could…"
"It's not like I'll oppose, you know…" Roxas breathed, smiling. "But who's exactly going to have his wicked way with whom, eh?"
"We'll see, Roxas… we'll see…"Axel laughed huskily and kissed Roxas again.
Yes, I know it's rather short… but I needed to get this out of my system somehow. I've been busy with exams lately, so sorry for the lack of updates! I won't promise anything, but let's hope that I manage to get the next chapter by next Friday! J
And thank you so much for all those kind reviews! Reviews are extremely motivating, they keep me going now ;P the more reviews, the happier I am.