A/N: Aaaand we are almost done.

Riku

"You've reached Agent Legrand, please leave a message-" I hung up, and punched in Sora's speed dial on my phone again.

"Fucking hell, Sora! Pick up the fucking phone." Dammit, I hated it when he disappeared on me. I wasn't too worried right now, he'd only been gone for a day and he'd cleared that with Roxas, the little shit. He'd specifically told Roxas, making it sound as if I knew about it, and so Roxas hadn't mentioned anything. But, he should be back by now. I glanced at the wall and saw that he'd been gone for about twenty hours, having left last night after I fell asleep. No wonder he'd put on reruns of MacGuyver. He knew I got so into it that I crashed right afterward. I really did not want to inform my senior agent that my partner had gone off without me on some unknown mission that he hadn't told me about.

I sighed and stared at the ceiling as I made my way from our room to Leon's office. I really, really did not want to talk to him. It was so hard to look him in the eye after all the nights we could hear him and Cloud. I'd had this image in my head of Leonhart. Stoic. Asexual. Job oriented. Cloud had ruined it. Not only ruined it, but taken it out back and shot it to pieces. Shredded forevermore. Maybe I'd start with Roxas and see what he had to say, then I'd call Leon on his phone. That way, if he was Cloud, I could fucking spare my eyes.

"Roxas!" The blonde behind the desk jumped as I ripped his headphones off, before turning around and glaring dangerously at me.

"What the fuck, Riku?" He grabbed them out of my hands and scowled. "Listen, I don't know when Sora will be back, chill the fuck out!" Ignoring me again, he turned back to the monitors on his desk.

Before I could snap at him again, someone interrupted, "Hey," Both myself and Roxas turning, we saw Cloud popping his head into the room, "Leon needs all agents in the conference room right away, Axel included as apparently explosives were involved. Dem and Zex can skip this one though." He said that last to me, reassuring me that they weren't about to put more pressure on my little brother. "The capital called, so Leon needs you all to be there in five minutes at the most." Nodding once he was done, he left us, Roxas already standing, shouting Axel's name who then responded back in a shout, saying he'd be there.

Well, that was fucking great. I went back to my room to grab my notepad for the meeting. Maybe I could bring some of Sora's clothes and convince them he was really there. I rolled my eyes as I pushed my door open, then froze when I heard the water in the bathroom running.

"Sora? Is that you?" I made my way towards the bathroom, drawing my gun just in case.

"Put the gun away, Ri, yes, it's me. One second." The water turned off, shower curtain pushing aside and he stepped out butt naked, soon covering himself with a towel. "I got your thirty so voice-mails and twenty something texts." Sighing, he looked my way sheepishly.

I glared. "If you had maybe fucking answered, maybe I wouldn't have freaked out so much!" So, maybe I was shouting. I had a good reason. "Where the FUCK WERE YOU?!" At this point, I tried to take a physical step back, or I was liable to grab his towel and start smacking him with it.

He wrinkled his nose, hitching up the towel. "I'm sorry, okay?" The fact that he didn't tell me to calm down, told me he knew exactly how aware he was that he should have told me of his whereabouts. "I would have told you, but I..." He scratched his head, "You've just been so happy lately now that Zexion is back? I don't ever want to see you not like that. I had to make sure nothing and specifically nobody could harm the good it has done to you to have Zexion back." He paused, eyes fixed on mine before he dropped them to the ground and walked passed me, over to our bedroom and starting to put on some boxers. "So, I took your brother's notes, had Roxas open a few sealed files, tracked Thirteen down and then killed him."

I saw red. "You did WHAT?!" Now I really did go over to him and grab his shoulders, checking him over for injuries. "Are you kidding me?! You went after Thirteen, fucking Sephiroth and you didn't TAKE ME?!" He was killing me. This kid was gonna give me a fucking heart attack standing there in his boxers.

"Yes I did." He said simply. "And it worked. He's dead. It's why Leon is asking all of us in the conference room because once I offed Sephiroth, thanks to the personal info Zexion gave me on him, I called it in at the Capital, as protocol demands it, was permitted to leave the scene, came back here and now I get to sit down and listen to the good news Leon is about to give us." He kissed my lips, ignoring my dumbfounded facial expression as he went to shrug on some pants. "The explosion was in fact a smoke bomb, which I used to be able to blind Sephy long enough so I could disarm him and then beat him with hand to hand combat. Your little brother is right, he sucks without his sword."

I still could not really wrap my head around what exactly Sora was saying. "So, you killed Sephiroth. The biggest baddy of the Organization." He nodded. "And you're not dead." He nodded again. "You are in no way injured or going to die within the next little while?"

He grinned. "I can see where you're going with this and believe me, I'm still running on the adrenaline rush so sex is really something I want as bad as you. But how about we go to the conference room, be the good agents we are and then once finished there, we'll come back here and you can pound me as hard and fast as you like?" He patted my hardening, pants covered dick, giving it a squeeze. "Hmm, okay, come on, lets go." Taking my hand he tugged on it and dragged me out of the room, into the hallway and towards the conference room.

"Just you wait, you little brat." I murmured into his ear, letting my breath tickle his neck so that goosebumps erupted on his arms. We took our seats in the conference room, ignoring Roxas' surprised look.

Cloud – Somewhere later into that night

Reaching up with my uninjured arm, I tried to grab the mug that was hidden on the highest shelf. Axel was the one that grabbed it for me though, settling it down beside the other five.

"Thanks." I murmured, staring at the coffee pot I'd freshly made. It was the third one I'd made and if Roxas had any say in it, it wouldn't be the last. "You think they'll notice if I switch it with tea spiked with sleeping pills?"

Axel chuckled shortly, "At this point? I don't know, Cloud. Roxas' eyes are bloodshot, Riku has destroyed at least six dummies so far and Sora has stopped trying to calm him down. As for Leon-"

"As for Leon..." I cut in, "He still isn't back and I don't think he will be until he's covered every inch of the island to make sure neither of them are here."

"He'd have been able to cover more ground if he'd allowed Riku to accompany him." Axel pointed out. Looking over at the redhead, I raised an eyebrow at that.

"He was right to order Riku into lock down. Agent Cartwright is in no state to do anything right now without possibly harming himself or somebody else. If Leon had let him go free, Riku would have gone straight to the Organization base and raided the entire undercover case of us here right now to One and we'd all be dead within a week."

That had Axel do a double take. "Point." Yes, that was a point and a good one. I could understand why the agents found Leon to be a tad strict and harsh from their point of view, but Leon didn't make his work related decision lightly, he thought them over despite what some people thought. While I was very worried for Leon right now, I knew he was the most level headed out of the entire lot and the only one remotely capable of finding Demyx and Zexion, if they could be found, without alerting any spying eyes that may belong to the Organization.

Roxas was already thinking that the Organization had gotten their hands on them and while I could see where that fear came from as Leon still hadn't found them and it had been hours, say they hadn't been taken and we did make noise and the Organization was alerted? Then we might be putting Demyx and Zexion in danger with our actions. It was all very delicate. Tense, worrisome and able to produce head aches so painful, I knew I would be popping many aspirins until those two came back safely.

"Here," Axel had placed all the mugs with the exception of one on a platter, "I'll bring these to the guys and be on the receiving end of their snaps this time as you took the last three shifts." He winked, trying to lighten the mood, and I was grateful for it. I was glad he was calm and composed compared to all the other people in this place. "Call Leon, get an update, make yourself feel a bit better. I'll come keep you company in a bit." Nodding my thanks, I watched him leave with the coffee and only pulled out my phone once he'd closed the kitchen door behind him. Dialing Leonhart's number, it rang two times before he picked up.

"Leonhart." It was clipped, but not stressed.

"Hey..." I murmured, smiling weakly. "Please tell me you have some good news. Riku is destroying your training room and Roxas' fingers have officially merged with his computer."

I heard a sigh before I heard a car door open and shut. "They're alive, at least. And no, I have no fucking clue where they are, if they are together, or what. They made it off the island, that's all I know. But," The car started up and I heard him moving around to direct it. "It seems that the other Numbers were looking for Zexion. I overheard one of them talking about Four getting too close and scaring 'them' off. That could mean Demyx was with him, or something else. Hopefully, we'll know more as the week progresses. Tell Roxas to check the footage from Demyx's store. They may have searched it and I want a head count of these fuckers."

"Will do." I agreed. "I hope they are together, despite the footage of the cottage's surroundings." I sighed, running a hand over my face. "Zexion looked very angry... Demyx upset. Neither hesitated to step over the security perimeter." Sitting down on one of the kitchen chairs, I told him Axel's theory. "Red believes Demyx came clean to Zexion."

Leon grunted. "Makes sense. Roxas told me his cousin was a sensitive kid and I may feel bad about putting all that pressure on him. It's no wonder he popped after being cooped up in the base all week." Another sigh and I could picture him running his hands through his hair. "I hope they are together. Zexion can keep Demyx safe."

I nodded at that. "Yes, yes he can. At least his Number training gave him solid survival instincts." Smiling when I saw Axel walk back in with an empty platter, I turned my back to him as though it would give me more privacy. "Come home soon, kay?" I whispered. "I can't keep them in line forever."

"Be there in ten." Click.

"Come on, lets make them some food. It'll keep us occupied and they have to eat sometime." Axel said, grasping my arm so we could find some ingredients. Sighing, I smiled at him in thanks, deciding that a distraction may not be a bad idea.

Leon – Roughly 6 months later (a giant skip, I know:D)

"You sure you don't need help with all that?" Roxas was eying my rather full trunk, overflowing with duffel bags and boxes and I shook my head. We were outside and he was checking the small garden I'd let him plant in the front yard while I was loading up my car with everything I needed.

"No. I don't need you annoyances while I surprise Cloud. Besides, he doesn't know so why would you come along?" I slammed the trunk shut and eyed the car. It wasn't riding any lower than before which was perfect. That way he couldn't tell it was full of stuff. The front was empty so as not to give anything away.

"He doesn't know? How could he not?" The small blonde stared as though I was possessed.

"Because I'm smarter than that! Now, leave me alone, go get Cloud, and if you even so much as hint at anything,I'll assign you to the North Pole for six months." It was satisfying to see Roxas blanch at that and he dropped his watering can and skipped inside to alert my boyfriend that I needed him.

I'd thought about blindfolding him, but he wouldn't let me after that stupid incident two months ago. It had only been a small cut and I'd apologized, but no. It really hadn't been my fault that Axel had rearranged the living room and moved the coffee table making Cloud trip on it and break the glass during a rather risque game of Hide and Seek. I smiled to myself as I remembered the lecture he'd given me followed by a rather spectacular make up session. Remembering my plans, I tried to keep a straight face as I had all month and not tip him off. I'd just tell him that we were needed to run a perimeter check through town and then go from there.

Cloud walked out, giving me a hesitant smile. "Why is O'Malley blabbering on about the North Pole?"

"Because Axel woke me from my nap yesterday with a firecracker." That idiot had purposefully dropped one when I was on my hammock outside. And I did not for one second believe that it had been an accident. "Feel like a drive?" I dangled my keys.

He perked up marginally at my words, excitedly jumping into my car. I could understand why. Usually when I suggested we go for a drive it meant we were going to park in someplace secluded and get down to business as to avoid making our roommates ears bleed.

"You know, I'm starting to get used to having to put up with lack of privacy." He said while buckling up. "Can we go to that beach spot you found again? I love that place."

I chuckled. "It is a favorite of mine, so maybe next week if you feel up to it. But first, we are gonna do a perimeter check of the town and then we'll see." The car started with a shudder and I made a note to get a mechanic to look at it. We didn't really use it that often, only for fast trips. Normally we walked to the town. When we could walk to the town. Even now, we kept everything on a low note so as not to draw attention to the area.

"Oh, alright." The enthusiasm was less overwhelming now, but he didn't seem too reluctant to accompany me on a perimeter check. "Any word on..." He didn't say their names, knowing better as it usually set Roxas and Riku off.

"No. Which is really a good thing. If they'd been caught, we'd notice something with the Organization. They've been quiet though." I reached over and rested my free hand on his leg to give it a squeeze. I knew he was worried about Demyx. So was I.

Sliding his fingers through mine, he lifted our hands and placed a quick kiss on the back of mine. "They'll be okay." I smiled as he frowned out of the car window. "Why are we going to the town plaza?" I'd made sure he wouldn't go there for his own safety for months now. He hadn't been there ever since he'd gotten to the base that night Thirteen had stabbed him.

"That's the part we need to look at. Roxas said he saw something." Leaving that in the air, I quickly parked and got out, then opened his door for him. I was patting myself on the back now. We'd walk through, then I'd drag him into the bookstore. And then...good things would surely happen.

"Always the gentleman." He teased, but I knew he secretly loved it. Placing my hand in his, he held onto it as we walked. He always did that and I was glad the need to do so didn't burn out. Before Cloud I didn't think I'd be into it to be so physically touchy with my partner, but my blond seemed to crave my touch all the time and I couldn't say I minded.

As we walked along, I tried not to let on to where we were headed, but I noticed that Cloud kept glancing ahead towards the bookstore, trying to keep it in sight, but not stare at it. After about the sixth time glancing at it, I rolled my eyes and started dragging him towards it at a fast pace.

"Leon?" He shrieked, "We aren't supposed to come near the book store. Book store is forbidden. Going near the place has you deny me sex. Stepping in close proximity can get me killed. Book store is off limits, the zone surrounding said store is deadly!" He did let me drag him though. "You're the one who told me all these things! What are you doing?"

I waited until we were inside and the door was locked safely behind us before responding. Giving the place a quick look over, I felt bad at the fine layer of dust that was covering everything. Thankfully, we'd been able to keep an eye on it through the security cameras Cloud had over the registers so we knew that everything was still in place. Turning to look at him, I smirked.

"It's been cleared. In fact, the town has been cleared as of this morning. You're the first to know. Good for you." I patted his head. I'd tell Roxas later and he could decide what he'd want done with the music store.

He did a stutter. "Cleared as in..." His eyes widened. "The agency caught One? All Numbers are in?" The silly man started to bounce, shock still written all over his face, "Are they in jail yet? When is the trial? How long will it take? Are they going to get convicted for all the wrongs they've committed, or have you guys not been able to proof everything? I mean, come on Leon, don't leave me hanging, tell me!"

I grabbed his shoulders to get his attention, a smile making it's way past the smirk. "Yes. Yes. Yes. In a couple months. It took five months and yes slash no. We are going to convict them and no, we do have all the evidence we need. There, happy now?" I pulled his hand into mine and went towards the back of the store. "We need to unload the car."

Again, he let me drag him along. He was surprisingly compliant today. "Why...?"

"So I can unload my stuff." I turned towards him, feigning hurt. "You don't want me to move in? I thought we were really getting along, Cloud. I guess I thought wrong." Dropping his hand, I tried to keep my face sad and hurt.

He punched my arm. "You deserved that assault!" He declared before grabbing my face and kissing me hard. "You sneaky son of a bitch, are you serious? I'm allowed to move back here? Run my store? And you'll move in with me?" He showered my face with numerous kisses, "Hmm, I love you. Thank you!"

I tried to keep up with the kissing, but finally rolled my eyes and pulled my face away after missing his mouth for the third time. "Sheesh. Okay, okay. Love you too." Staring into his eyes, I got his attention. "Let's get my stuff, have some sex, and blow off the annoying calls I'm probably going to get while we're doing it, okay?"

He chuckled, pulling me back when I tried to walk away and get to it already. Arms coming around my neck, he dipped his head down, lips attaching to my neck as he licked, nibbled and sucked on the skin there. "Hmmmhow about, we have some sex now," His hand trailed down my chest, covering my hardening dick, rubbing it over my pants, "Blow off the annoying calls you'll probably get while we're doing it," Squeeze. "And then we'll get your stuff."

"Deal."

Axel – Another six months later

"She's not that bad!" I laughed as Roxas glared after Kairi, who was leaving now that her shift had ended. "She did work here before we came along and she's actually helped us run it. Without her we most likely would have ruined the place." I poked my boyfriend's sour looking face. "Come on, Love, just stop the growling, forget about Miss Bossypants and relax with me upstairs on the couch." When he didn't react, I resorted to extreme measures. "News feed should give us the verdict..."

He rolled his eyes. "Fine. But I swear, if she so much as pulls that 'But I'm taller than you' crap, I'm totally firing her." Grabbing my hand, he gave the door one more glare before leaning into my side. With no word from Demyx or Zexion yet, he was still having trouble not getting freaked out. The trials and news feeds were comforting, but not quite enough yet.

"Hey," I murmured, kissing the top of his head while holding him against me as I guided us up the stairs. "you're a mighty all-powerful agent. Don't let her get to you. You rock this world, you rock my world." Smiling at him, I kissed the tip of his nose before nudging him so he'd fall back onto the couch. "Where do you want me?"

He pulled me down next to him, and pulled my arm over his shoulders so he could continue to lean against my chest. "Right there, but no talking. I can't hear the TV while your chest is rumbling." He poked my ribs.

I squirmed away, "Alright." Patting him, I turned the thing on, flipping until I reached the right channel.

The anchorwoman was in the middle of talking as a clip of a white haired man was being led out of the courthouse. "And we see here Xemnas, or Xehanort Reid former head judge for the city of Radiant Garden, is being led from the courthouse and to a federal penitentiary. He was convicted of conspiracy to commit multiple crimes including, robbery, murder, kidnapping, and treason. Former Number one of the Organization he created that held this country in the grips of fear for decades, has finally been stopped. The Lustitia released this statement on the arrest and subsequent sentencing of the man."

It jumped to another clip where a man was in a suit talking into multiple microphones. "Yes, we have in our custody all of the numbers that were currently under Xemnas. They are being held and will have their trials within the coming weeks. Number Thirteen was killed when he resisted arrest roughly a year ago, by Agent Sora Legrand. We have taken down the Organization for the citizens of this country." He went on to brag about the Lustitia while Roxas rolled his eyes.

"That guy is taking credit for our hard work. I'm surprised he didn't say he killed Thirteen. Fucking politicians."

Closing my eyes, I leaned my chin on top of his, smiling happily even though he was being negative. Roxas was generally negative, it was who he was, I loved him for being him. "I'm just happy everything is finally over. This is freedom, Rox. For me this is freedom."

"Yeah, well. I still say my bonus should have been bigger." He was still growling, though his body was curling into mine. So he wasn't that mad, just generally annoyed with his job. Weren't we all. "I just wish..." He trailed off, his voice tight with unhappiness that always popped up when he thought about it. "I just wish I knew if Demyx was really okay. I mean, so far none of the numbers have said anything about him. I know that leans towards him being alive, but I just don't know."

I opened my mouth to say something, but was cut off by my phone ringing. Kissing his mouth quickly, I moved so I could fish the device out of my pocket, pressing it against my ear. "Hello, this is Axel speaking." I nodded my head at the voice, looking down at Roxas. "Hmm, he turned it off. Here, I'll pass him the phone." Standing, I offered him my cellphone, and when he raised an eyebrow in question, I shrugged, placing the thing in his hand before walking off to the kitchen, getting us some beers and Rox some privacy.