Sora: *Fangirl scream* FESTIVAL!
Phlyx: This chapter is a calmer chapter, kind of cute. She apologizes for not getting everything right, like the festival, which is supposed to be in Spring, but it's summer. Plus, technically, it's in Japan. But hey, in a fanfic, you hold te powah! Oh, and Roxas is a bit perverted in this one XD
Roxas: Wow... you sure like festivals.
"Festival!" Sora yelled, azure eyes shining. The captivating lights strung around the trees shedding their blossoms. The pink flowers fell gently to the ground with the breeze. The brunette ran off, wearing a kimono that matched his eyes. Roxas laughed to himself, watching in disbelief. The blonde wore a kimono that matched his skin, with a small pattern that was the color of his eyes.
"And you want me to bring him to the tree, when he's so distracted?" He scoffed at Namine, who wore a delicate pale yellow and pink kimono.
"He'll adore it – the blossoms are white, and it resembles snow." She smiled. "You'd better show him it before the fireworks."
"Point taken. We'll meet you three over by the river, beside the tree." He started to walk off, and stopped. "Oh, and tonight might be a good time to tell Kairi how you feel."
"What?" She blinked in disbelief, her face red. Before she could hound him, he waved and ran off towards his brother.
"Sora! Wait!" He took the drink from his hands. "That's Sake, you know." He said flatly.
"Oh, really? The man said it was bubble juice."
Roxas sighed.
"You're too innocent for this world." He stated, patting his back with a hand. "Come on, I want to show you something before the fireworks."
The festival of the Sakura trees continued on as they weaved through the crowds, a few drunk men cackling loudly. Sora caught a falling blossom in his hands, giggling. Roxas watched him out of the corner of his eyes as the brunette watched the petals and the flowers fall, his azure eyes shining, amazed. Without knowing why, Roxas took one of Sora's hands, which startled the brunette. He looked to his older twin, and smiled, pressing back as they walked on.
The flowers that fell began to turn white as they stopped by the oldest tree, which had one or two couples nearby, talking or something of the sort. Sora looked to the tree with awe, reaching up to catch a falling flower. As he looked at it, another landed on his head.
"They're beautiful." He gasped, letting the flower fall gently to the ground. Roxas took the one off his head, laughing to himself.
"It'll be a real shame when the tree stops making flowers." Roxas sighed, letting the blossom fall to the floor. It landed beside the one Sora had let fall, petals touching. They told a story of their own.
"I think the fireworks are about to start!" Sora pointed to where a man was lining up the fireworks on the grass, checking them for defaults. They walked in the direction of the crowd, and turned to go towards the river.
"I wonder why everyone thinks the best spot is near the fireworks." Roxas mused. "It's better at the river, and plus, you get a gentle shower of flowers. Quite something, really."
Sora ran ahead, tugging Roxas along by the hand he still held so gently. Yelping, he followed along.
Kairi waved them over, chopsticks in her hands. She was smiling, laughing, her eyes shining. Two people sat at the base of a thin Sakura tree, one of them dirty blonde, playing a sort of guitar. The second was Axel – it was obvious by his red hair – and he was listening to the blonde teen playing. Namine was setting up a blanket, and setting some food onto the floor, for six people.
"It's the twins!" The dirty blonde laughed. "I haven't seen you two in a long time!"
"Hey Demyx!" Sora smiled.
"You two finally accepted your feelings, huh?" He teased.
"Ignoring that – come on, guys. Foots all set up, just before the show." Namine smiled. Kairi sat down beside her – a little close, but they didn't point that out. Sora sat down with his back to a tree, picking up the plate piled with the elegant Sushi. He smiled.
"You seem happy." Roxas noted, laughing. Axel just ate, his hands a blur. Demyx was finishing up a song, Namine was getting out some drinks, Kairi was eating slowly, and Sora was eating with a childish grin on his face.
"I wuff shushi!" He smiled, his mouth full. The blonde took a bite of his own helping, taken aback by the taste.
"Who made them?" He asked, blinking. He ate another, holding the chopsticks a little awkwardly.
"Kairi did." Namine smiled. "She made everything, even the Miturashi Dango, and the Onigiri."
"Miturashi!" Sora cheered, and, to his demand, three were given to him. He ate them, smiling.
They ate, talking about small things, finishing their food in no time. Roxas listened, humming a song to himself.
We've seen the power to change the future
In our dreams
I can hear your cries within the noise
I laughed at it, and it only exposed my weakness
The first firework went off, showering the night in bright colors. Kairi and Namine walked nearer to the river, to get a better view. Demyx and Axel went after them a moment later, and Sora and Roxas just watched from where they sat, flower petals falling elegantly around them.
"It's so pretty." He whispered. Sora hadn't seen many fireworks in his life. You could say this was the second show he'd seen, and the first one was when he was two – too young to remember.
"Yeah." Roxas agreed.
Only you can know the path that you walk
While chasing a different sky
We wished for the courage to face the future
You kept on smiling
"Hey, Roxas?" Sora asked. Roxas looked at him, his profile being highlighted by the show with many different colors.
"Yeah?"
"Do you think… someday people won't have to hide who they are? I mean… take Christians, for example. They're not allowed to love someone of their family, or of the same gender." He smiled softly when the next array of fireworks looked blue and white in the night sky.
"Maybe." Roxas said simply, looking back to the show, leaning back until he had his head on the grass. He put his arms behind his head. "Just count yourself lucky that you're not in that situation."
Sora giggled.
"True." He lay down on the grass like his brother. "We'd be shunned for sure."
"Don't think so negatively." Roxas chided. "Think of the good things."
While being lost in the past
Until you can return to the real present
The first time I want to know about you
I was scared at how far the distance between our hearts
"Okay!" He smiled at the challenge. Another set of white, red, green, yellow and blue fireworks set off in the sky in succession. "Umm… friends like Axel, Kairi, Namine and Demyx."
"I'm sure there's more than that." Roxas scoffed, smiling as the next firework was an elegant blue that looked like a dragon breathing orange fire.
"Umm… mom and dad." Sora strained to think. "And my brother!" He finished.
"Good job." Roxas ruffled Sora's hair. Sora swatted the hand away, but the blonde caught his hand instead, and held it gently.
"Okay. So now shush and watch the fireworks." Sora hissed, but his threatening demeanor was ruined by the twinkle in his eyes and the smile on his face.
Just by understanding any misunderstandings
We can start over
I wanted to hold your fears and pains
But if I run it becomes restless as I run further
"Hey… Sora?" The blonde whispered, afraid to speak above a whisper.
"What's wrong?" He asked. He marveled in the gentle hold of Roxas' hand, soft as a whisper.
"N-nothing's wrong… I just want to tell you something."
How far do I have to keep on running?
I can hear your songs within the noise
And I started seeing my disappearing self
Please give me the strength to change the future
"So… what is it?" The brunette looked to his brother, his other. Roxas avoided his gaze.
Where I'm supposed to walk alone
I can fly very high
Just because you smile
"I love you." The blonde blushed. Sora laughed inwardly, turning his face with his index finger on his jaw so that their eyes could meet.
"Silly. I already knew that. I got the hint when we ended up in bed together, if you know what I mean." Roxas blushed further.
"I just wanted you to hear it."
"I'm glad to hear it."
He kissed the blonde. It was a soft, sweet kiss. Nothing more, nothing less.
We wished for the courage to link our hearts
To keep on smiling with you
While being lost in love
Until I can return to the real me
"Awww, that's so cute!" Namine sighed, watching the two clueless boys on the grass. "Kind of sweet, really."
"At least they're happy together." Kairi smiled, watching as well. Axel, having seen, made a rather crude remark.
"Woo! Go Roxas!" He cheered, earning an elbow to his stomach from Kairi. Roxas lifted a hand, curling all his fingers into his palm except the middle finger. He flipped the redhead the bird, but his hand was brought back down by Sora.
"Keep your boyfriend entertained instead, asshole." Kairi hissed. "Leave them be. They've had too much done to them in such a short while."
"Funny how we're the ones who started it all." Namine mused, watching the fireworks. She fiddled with the cuff of her sleeve, thinking.
"Is something wrong?" Kairi asked. Namine shook her head.
"No… I'm just thinking, that's all." She smiled to the reddish-brown haired girl.
"I can already tell what you're thinking, Namine." Kairi laughed when the blonde gaped at her. "We're twins; I've gotten used to reading your thoughts through your eyes."
"So… you know?" The girl asked in a whisper.
"Of course. If I didn't accept it and return it, do you think I'd be talking to you like this?" The older of the twins winked at the other, making her blush.
Sora parted for air once that exchange was over, looking back at the fireworks, which were coming to a close.
"Looks like it was another successful year." He commented. Roxas licked his lips, smiling.
"Yep. I'm looking forward to the next one."
"We'll come back next year, right?" The brunette asked. The blonde smiled, sitting up as the last twenty fireworks shot up, making an amazing array of colors and patterns, ending with two shower sparks of white fireworks to finish it off.
"Of course. We'll have more happy memories, I promise."
"Okay!" The stood up and stretched as the others walked back, smiling.
Each of them had one hand to hold.
Roxas hissed at the light streaming through the window and into his eyes, covering his eyes with a sleepy hand. He turned around, away from the light, in hope of sleep.
"Get up!" A voice yelled, laughing. Sora jumped onto the mattress, in nothing but his pajama bottom, his crown necklace hanging off a chain around his neck, as usual. Roxas groaned.
"No." He threw a pillow to the brunette. Sora huffed.
"Suit yourself." He got off the bed, making Roxas think he'd won. The blonde smiled, going back t sleep.
Sora lunged, making the blonde roll back in surprise onto his stomach. He sat on the small of his pale back, his hands on pale shoulders.
"You gonna get up?" Sora asked.
"No!" He groaned.
"Don't make me use force. You won't like it." Sora threatened. It was deadened by the smile in his voice.
"Fuck. You wouldn't dare." Roxas hissed.
"Try me." To emphasize his point, he slowly got off his back, as if he was about to go with his threat.
"Fuck! Fine! Just – don't!" Grinning, Sora sat on his knees beside Roxas as he sat up and glared at the brunette. "Were you actually going to…?"
"If it would've gotten you up, yes." He smiled. Roxas sighed, getting up.
"You owe me breakfast for this. Waking me up at – six thirty?" He turned to Sora, a glare that could kill a whole city in his eyes. "Sora!"
"Uh oh." He cried out as Roxas tackled him onto the ground, pinning his hands over his head with his hands.
"Why, for fuck's sake, did you wake me up at such an inhuman hour?" He hissed.
"Because I was bored." Sora whined, struggling in his grip. "And I was gonna make you some breakfast to make up for it."
Roxas sighed, the rage being drained out of him. He hung his head, his forehead leaned on Sora's.
"You owe me one hell of a breakfast." He muttered, stealing a quick, gentle morning kiss. "And it has to be ready by the time I step out of the shower."
"Roxas!" He whined.
"Better get started." He sang, getting up off his brother. "If it's not done, I'll have to punish you."
Sora's face grew red as he got up. Roxas stepped into the bathroom, but before he closed the door, he shot one more thing over his shoulder.
"I might just do it anyways." He laughed, closing the door.
"Tease." Sora muttered. "Just watch me. I'll cook up such a damn storm he won't be able to move for an hour. I'll make him fat."
Sora laughed at the mental image of his brother being obese, getting out what he'd need.
"Aw man, now I can't punish you." Roxas sighed, smiling as he swallowed his hot chocolate. "But thank you."
"No problem!" He smiled, sitting beside his brother on the second stool beside the counter. "I'm just surprised that Namine managed to get us this awesome house to live in."
"I agree." The blonde burped, earning a scowl from Sora. "Speaking of, let's go visit them." Roxas laughed at a thought. "Hey, remember the 'signs' Demyx was giving Axel last night?"
"Yeah…" He raised an eyebrow, not sure where this was headed. He followed Roxas into their room so they could change.
"Do you think they finally took it up a notch?" He ducked a pillow aimed for his head.
"Roxas!"
"What?" He complained. "I'm just asking an opinion."
"I'd rather not think about it." Sora shuddered, searching through his clothes.
"Oh, so would you think about it if it was certain twins?" Roxas whispered into his ear as he passed, making the brunette squeak and shiver.
"Roxas!" He repeated. "Behave!"
"I'm behaving; I've done nothing wrong, that I know of." He smiled innocently.
"Since when are you so… perverted?" Sora asked, scowling. He threw a blue sleeveless shirt with front pockets in front of the stomach on the bed, searching for some pants.
"Perverted? Me? Nooo, not at all." He said the last part sarcastically, the rest innocently. Sighing, Sora threw a pair of black shorts onto the bed beside the shirt, and proceeded to tug the shirt on.
"Of course not." He rolled his eyes, Roxas zipping up a black vest with no sleeves and a collar that stuck up a bit.
"Don't complain. I can tell you like it." The blonde laughed, making the brunette blush. Sora pulled his shorts on; Roxas put his own black pants with white fabric starting from halfway down his thighs to his ankles on.
"Evil."
"Jealous?" Roxas teased, running a finger down Sora's jaw. Sora shivered.
"N-no." He stuttered. "We should get going."
"Of course." Roxas stepped closer, and, being Roxas, he stuck out his tongue and lightly licked Sora's lower lip, before pulling back and winking. "Come on, you'll eat a fly if you keep staring at me with your mouth open. You don't want me to take advantage of that, now, do you?"
Sora quickly closed his mouth, shaking his head, blushing.
"Liar." He laughed, and walked off. Sora fumbled after him.
Well... things aren't going to stay calm for long, sadly. I'd love to give Sora what he wants and let him go to festivals all throughout the fanfic, but, then again, the readers would be bored.
Roxas: Damn, a little more and I'm sure you would've made me jump him.
Of course. The fans demand it (Not really *Gigglesnort*)
Sora: Jump... me? *Confused*
Roxas: N-nothing!
Sora: Oh, you mean this! *Glomps*
Song: Linked hearts (Pandora Hearts Op)
Miturashi Dango: Aweosme treat, but not sure if it's what its called. (I heard of it from -Man, thanks to Allen and his appetite XD)
Onigiri: Triangular-shaped ball of rice with usually a sour plum in the center
Sushi: Awesome Japanese dish that includes Seaweed, sometimes raw fish, rice, and other things, depending on the Sushi. I suggest them!
Sakura Tree: A beautiful tree that blooms pink blossoms for about ten days only, in Spring. They hold a festival for them in Japan around the midle of their blossoming, I think. the word 'Sakura' means Cherry, henceforth the English translation 'Cherry Tree', but it sounds nicer as 'Sakura tree.' Unique only in Japan, the trees grow nowhere else. You can litterally walk in rainfalls of the petals and blossoms in certain places.