A/N: Ending a la Ocean's Eleven, sort of. XD
11. What Happened Next
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Two weeks later, Xehanort was still in a coma. Riku's fall had been cushioned by his brother's body, but he had still sustained injuries. His head was bandaged and he had broken one leg. All of this was a cause of quite some renewed popularity at school, although this was the least of his concerns. Both of Xehanort's shots had found their mark, and Braig had been in critical condition for a while. He had pulled through, if only just. One of his arms was in a sling. The doctors predicted a long period of recovery, but Braig only laughed at them.
"You don't seriously think that these little scratches will keep me down?" the captain had scoffed. "You're out of your fucking minds. I have a city to protect."
"So, uh, Braig?"
"Yeah?"
"Your first bullets."
Braig laughed.
"That's what friends are for."
"What's going to happen now, Braig? To Xehanort, I mean?"
"Ienzo says that this… uh… problem of his is nothing that a little help wouldn't fix after a while. After all, the hardest part is admitting you've got a problem, and he tried to tell Riku, maybe even Ansem. Personally, I think the reason Xeha's still in that coma is that he's fighting a battle in his head, y'know? Squaring everything away. He'll be better when he wakes up, I guarantee it. 'Course, he'll still probably be institutionalized for a while. Better safe than sorry."
"Not just that."
"Ah… with a good lawyer, he can probably get a reduced sentence on an insanity plea. He'll serve some time, though, once he's better. He'll have to."
"And what will happen to Riku? He's too young to legally live alone."
"Oh, I've got a feeling Riku has it all planned out."
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Some time later.
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"Hey. Know what day this is?"
"Of course I do."
"Then get your lazy ass out here. Welcome to parole. Here's your badge and your gun."
"Already?"
"Can't spare an officer. I'll look the other way."
"Thanks."
"Oh, and by the way, you were right about that diamond murder case. The butler did it after all. Riku owes me twenty bucks."
"How's he doing?"
"He's a great detective. Like his dad. Like you. Hop in."
"Where are you taking me?"
"Party. Ansem left you and Riku most of his money, and his place, too. Sora and I helped Riku move in. Got your room all ready for you. I think I remembered to make the bed, I crash there sometimes."
"He did."
"Yeah. Considerate of him, wasn't it? Sorry, it wasn't enough to bail you out."
"I wouldn't have wanted you to. I deserved it."
"Shut it, Xeha. That other one, the killer, he's gone. For good."
"Yeah. Yeah, I know."
"…Xeha?"
"Hm?"
"It's good to see you. Out, I mean."
"Yeah. It's good to see you too."
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A/N: So, yeah, fastest fic I've ever written that wasn't a oneshot! I heard from a few people that this was a way different style from my other fics... I'd have to agree. There was so much dialogue! Wow!
So, if you're reading this, thanks for sticking with me to the very end!
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