Sorry I haven't update in a while! I hope you'll like this new chapter though!

~Safety~

Roxas watched Xion from the shadows as she danced with Ventus, who wasn't as graceful as Sora. The blonde sighed as he kept watch for any guards nearing his siblings, Vanitas would normally be with them but he had gone to check on Riku. Kairi and Namine were both absent that day, Diz ordering visits to the city to be rarer and if they must go to do so in small groups.

He froze for a split second as he caught sight of movement at the edge of the crowd. He briefly noted the guards uniform before he rushed out from the alley he had hid in. Xion and Ventus met his eyes before they dashed away in the opposite direction of the guards. Roxas quickly knocked down one of the guards, drawing the other's attention to him.

He smirked before turning and darting away into the crowd, he made sure not to get too far ahead so that the guards continued to follow him. He knew that once he got most the guards on his tail that Ventus and Xion could deal with the few that may have followed them. He glanced back briefly to see the guards splitting up, his eyes widening as he realized they plan to cut him off.

He glanced up as he noticed the church ahead, he knew he'd be safe once he made it inside. He dashed between groups of people, noting how the guards seemed to disappear from his site. He didn't slow though, believing it to be a trap, as soon as he got to the doors he slammed the open and ran inside. He closed the doors behind himself quickly, knowing that he was safe for the moment.

He looked up at the ceiling as he moved further into the church, he'd need to find a hiding place. While he was safe if given the chance the guards would try to drag him out if he was too close to the entrance. Also if they were indeed allowed in, he wouldn't put it past them to try and break the sanctuary rules, so he needed to hide.

He paused as he glanced up at the rose window directly above him, admiring its beauty. He paused but didn't turn around as he heard something move behind him. He waited for the other to get closer, but was shocked when they kept their distance, but he still didn't turn.

"You want to face me blondie? I'm smart enough not to sneak up on you, not after what you did to my guards," A cocky male voice spoke up.

Roxas turned and his eyes widened briefly as he met green eyes, and he was amazed by how the man's hair looked like it was on fire, from how deep the red was. Roxas noted the guards uniform, and realized the guard must be the captain of the guard by the fact that it was a more elaborate style, which was just great.

"What do you want? If it's too arrest me, you'll have to drag me out," Roxas stated boldly, not willing to back down to this man.

The red-head smirked, "Nothing of the sort, just figured I'd introduce myself, after how much trouble you've given my guards."

"Don't bother with it, we won't be meeting again, so I have no need to meet know you," Roxas replied.

"My name's Axel, and you are?"

Roxas stared at the man suspiciously, couldn't the guy get take a hint? The red-head waited patiently for him to respond, still smirking at Roxas. Roxas began to feel annoyed by all the staring and finally gave in, if only to get the guy to leave him alone.

"It's Roxas if you must know you impertinent moron," Roxas snapped.

Axel smirked, "Well aren't you a spit ball, Roxas."

Roxas glared, "I have no need to be respectful to a guard who wouldn't hesitate to strike my family or I down."

"As long as you're in here, I can do nothing."

Roxas paused but didn't let his guard down, "Why are you being so...civil towards me?"

"You intrigue me is all," Axel stated as he turned to walk away.

"Wait...is that all?" Roxas asked confused.

Axel paused, "You're two friends are fine, my guards called off the search for them after you escaped into here."

"Why should I believe you?"

"Believe what you want, I suggest you stay here for now though just to be safe," Axel responded.

Roxas watched as the man left before collapsing against a pillar. He watched the door close and took little notice of a priest telling him that while he stayed in the church he had nothing to worry about. Roxas stared up at the lancet windows and sighed, before he closed his eyes. How he wished he could just get back to his family.

~Vanitas~

Vanitas walked between the houses, staying out of sight as much as possible. He saw the house ahead of him and waited for a few moments. He looked at the back yard where he saw Riku doing some work. He whistled and saw his friend look up and in his direction, but the boy made no move to approach him.

Riku looked towards the house before making a few signs with his hands. Vanitas watched closely and nodded as he was updated. Riku then looked up to the upper floors of the house and signed to Vanitas a number and area, Vanitas counted the windows on the front and paused as he saw movement behind a curtain. He nodded at Riku before disappearing back into the shadows.

He had gotten Sora's exact position in the house, now they just need a plan. He hoped Riku would think of a way to get them more accurate information, as this was too risky. Vanitas left the area, being careful to avoid the main streets, he needed to check on his siblings as soon as possible.

~End ch. 11~

Finally updated, and finally with Roxas and Axel meeting. So been debating on who Xion and Vanitas should be with.

In previous stories these were who they were paired with:

Vanitas x Hope (FF13)

Xion x Marluxia

Anyone have any suggestion or do you like those pairings for them? I'm wanting to do a chapter around them sometime soon.

Reviewer's corner:

Breaking6883: Hopefully Ventus will meet Terra soon, not sure yet when.

Vertigo Step: Sorry I haven't updated! It's been such a hectic year...and I just feel like doing nothing when I have free time...working on forcing myself to write more!

Pocket Princess 12: Sorry for the long wait! Thanks for the review!

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Till next time.